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8 Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

Posted 8:41 a.m.

Around a foot of snow has fallen across the county, so snow lovers are happy! It will continue to snow for a few more hours, but many of you will spend the day removing snow.

Shoveling snow can by physically demanding and can lead to injuries such as sprains and strains, but even more serious heart attacks. Please follow these safety tips when you go out in today’s wintry weather:

If you or someone you are with begins to have chest discomfort, especially with one or more of the other signs of a heart attack, call 9-1-1 right away.
If you have a history of heart disease do not shovel without your doctor’s okay.
Shovel small amounts of snow at a time.
Push the snow instead of lifting where possible. If you have a driveway, move snow to the opposite side of where a plow will…

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Posted by MaryO on February 13, 2014 in Local News, Posts of Interest

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Medical Personnel Needing Transportation

13 Feb

Fairfax County Emergency Information

Posted 10:10 a.m.

Medical personnel in Fairfax County needing a ride to the hospital today should call our non-emergency number, 703-691-2131, TTY 711, to arrange transportation.

This service is only for Fairfax County residents/medical personnel that need to get to their hospital shifts.

Transportation is being provided by volunteers through Volunteer Fairfax.

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Posted by MaryO on February 13, 2014 in Local News, Posts of Interest

Tags: Snow

Sunday, February 9, at Pender UMC

06 Feb

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Series: Spicing Up Your Love Life: Loving Like Jesus

February 9. What Kind of Love ~ 1 Corinthians 13.
It’s easy to say I love you if or I love you when but that’s not Jesus love. His is unconditional. Let’s look at what that really means this Sunday.

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

Also on Sunday:

February 9: Ruth Circle will be selling necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, 8:00 am-12:00 pm. This is a good time to think about your favorite Valentine. We will also have a few handmade little boxes. All items will be $5.00 each. Again, all proceeds will go to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries and the Backpack program.
February 9: Blood Pressure Checks, 9:15-9:45 am and 12:00-12:30 pm
February 9: Sunday School Classes. Read the brochure
February 9: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
February 9: How to Study the Bible, 9:30 am
February 9: Women of the Year & Man of the Year Luncheon, after the 11:00 Service.
February 9: Disciple II Bible Study, 4:00 pm
February 9: Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. Register for this orchestra.
February 9: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
February 9: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
February 9: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
February 9: JLU, 5:00-7:00 pm. More information
February 9: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
February 9: Book Lover’s Group, 7:00 pm
February 9: Sing ‘N’ Celebrate, 7:00 pm

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Posted by MaryO on February 6, 2014 in Bible Study, Books of The Bible, Get Involved!, Holidays, Missions, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sermon, The Holy Bible, Valentine's Day

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Ruth Circle Will Be Selling Necklaces, Bracelets, and Earrings

30 Jan

Ruth Circle will be selling necklaces, bracelets, and earrings February 9th from 8:00 am to noon.

This is a good time to think about your favorite Valentine. We will also have a few handmade little boxes.

All items will be $5.00 each.

Again, all proceeds will go to Western Fairfax Christian Ministries and the Backpack program.

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Posted by MaryO on January 30, 2014 in Get Involved!, Missions, Pender UMC, Valentine's Day

Tags: bracelets, earrings, Elementary Backpack Program, necklaces, Ruth Circle, Valentine, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM

Benefit Concert for Men of Valor

27 Jan

The Franklin Park Big Band is performing a benefit concert for Men of Valor (movinternational.org) on Sunday, February 16!

The 19-piece band will bring jazz classics from the Swing Era to Centreville Baptist Church, 15100 Lee Hwy, Centreville, at 7 pm. You’ll hear Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey classics like A String of Pearls, Chattanooga Choo Choo, In the Mood, Tea for Two, and Harlem Nocturne.

Tickets at the door. Suggested donation: $10/ person or $30 for a family of 3 or more. Cash or check preferred.

Men of Valor partners with pastors and church leaders around the globe to reach and build men to have engaged, Christ-centered lives and become home, church and community leaders.

Questions? Call 703.989.1792 or e-mail brad.smith@movinternational.org.