For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ~ John 3:16
Category Archives: The Holy Bible
Tomorrow at Pender ~ The Second Sunday of Advent ~ December 8, 2019
Please join us this Sunday in worship at our 10:00 am Christmas Cantata
“Prepare the way for the coming of the Lord!
Prepare the way…Rejoice!”
You’re invited to experience the Christmas story through music! The Pender Sanctuary Choir will present their Christmas Cantata, “Night of the Father’s Love”, which tells the story of the events surrounding Jesus’ birth through narrative and song.
Described as “The awe and mystery of God with us,” the Cantata presentation will take place during a combined worship service at 10 a.m.
Also Sunday at 5:00 PM
Christmas bells are ringing! You’re invited to a program of beautiful Christmas music performed by the Pender UMC Handbell Choirs. All of Pender’s handbell choirs will be featured, including children and adults.
Cookies, coffee, and other refreshments will be provided in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the concert.
All are welcome for a night of ringing in Christmas cheer! No RSVP required.
Sunday December 1, 2019 Is the Beginning of Advent
Sunday, December 1, 2019 is the First Sunday in Advent.
The first Candle of the Advent Wreath is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, on December 1 this year. It is called the Prophecy Candle and reminds us that Jesus’ coming was prophesied hundreds of years before He was born. The candle’s purple color represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings.
Suggested Bible Reading: Luke 1:26-38
Chuck Knows Church — ADVENT WREATH. Four candles in a circle with a big one in the middle? Yep, take a moment and learn the basics about the advent wreath. And why is the pink candle…pink?
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving
Psalm 100:4:
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
Sunday, September 8, At Pender
Sunday will be a busy day!
Taste and See That the Lord is Good
At our 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am services Thom Jones will preach on Taste and See That the Lord is Good based on scriptures Psalm 34:1-10 and Psalm 34:11-22
Psalms 34: This psalm from David contains both thanksgiving to God and instruction for all of us.
First, David praises God for the experience which he and others had realized of His goodness.
Secondly, he encourages all good people to trust in God and to seek Him.
The third thing he does is give good counsel to us all, as unto children, to take heed of sin, and to show awareness of our duty both to God and to our fellow man (and woman). Finally, David enforces this good counsel by showing God’s favour to the righteous and His displeasure against the wicked, in which he sets before us good and evil: the blessing and the curse. As we sing the psalm, we are to give glory to God, but we are also ordered to teach and admonish ourselves and one another. It’s a joyful lesson, in a humbling sort of way.
We hope to see you in church on Sunday.
