Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
~Psalm 90:12, NIV
2 Corinthians 5:17 ~ Today’s Bible Verse
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
~ 2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV
Today at Pender UMC ~ January 1, 2017
Please join us this Sunday, January 1, 2017, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services
Title: Starting Off Right
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3
We’ll be using Wesley’s Covenant Prayer.
I am no longer my own, but yours.
Put me to what you will, rank me with whom you will;
put me to doing, put me to suffering;
let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you,
exalted for you, or brought low for you;
let me be full,
let me be empty,
let me have all things,
let me have nothing:
I freely and wholeheartedly yield all things
to your pleasure and disposal.
And now, glorious and blessed God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
you are mine and I am yours. So be it.
And the covenant now made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven.
Amen.
Pender’s Vision Statement:
By following Jesus and reaching out to others, we seek God’s transformation of ourselves and our world.
Listen to past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
Directions to Pender
Sunday Childcare
Wondering where to take your children on Sunday mornings? Below is a summary. More detailed information is available at the Welcome desk located in the main lobby and here.
- NURSERY CARE ~ Birth through 2 years, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
- SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 ~ 2 yrs. – Adults, 9:30 am – 10:40 am
- SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 ~ Grades 4 – Adults, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
- CHERUB CHURCH ~ 3 yrs.- Kindergarten, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
- JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP ~ Grades 1-3, 10:45 am – 11:30 am
- JUNIOR CHURCH ~ Grades 1 – 5, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Also today:
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- Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- None: WFCM will be closed from 12/22-12/31.
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Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.
- None: WFCM will be closed from 12/22-12/31.
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- Registration is open for Music Groups. More information
- January 1: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
- January 1: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
- January 1: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
- January 1: New Directions Sunday School Class. We meet in Rooms 218-220 at 9:30 AM. If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson by email or at (703) 815-1744.
- January 1: The 11:00am Sunday School Class is very excited to announce its new study of C.S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters.” This is a timeless Christian classic that is as thought provoking today as it was when it was first released, and promises to spur great discussions about our faith, our church, and our nation. Contact Angie Green for more information.
- January 1: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
- January 1: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
- January 1: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
Happy New Year, 2017!
You crown the year with Your goodness,
And Your paths drip with abundance. ~ Psalm 65:11
Bible Studies at Pender UMC
How about growing closer to God by joining one of our studies!
- 7am Saturday Morning Men’s Study-Join us from 7-9am in Room 200 (with breakfast).
- 11am Sunday Study– “The Screwtape Letters,” beginning Jan. 8 in Room 218. Please contact Angie Green if interested.
- 9:30am Sunday Study-The New Directions Sunday School class meets in Rooms 218-220. Contact Carol Wilson for more information.
- 9:30am Sunday Study–Proverbs, God’s Guide to Wise Living. The Seekers Sunday School Class meets in Room 216 and would love for you to join us.
- 9:30am Sunday Study-The Bethany Sunday School Class meets in room 200. New members are welcome!
- 9:30am Sunday Study-The Cornerstone Class welcomes new members to join them for the start of a new study of Exodus on Jan. 8thin Room 215.
- 9:30am Monday Women’s Study-We are continuing our study:“Seamless – Understanding the Bible as One Complete Story” by Angie Smith. We will meet again beginning Jan. 9th from 9:30-10:30am in Room 216. For more information, please contact Ann Hines orJami Flemmons.
- 7:30pm Monday College-Age Bible Study-All young adults are invited to attend CABS every Monday night in the Youth Room. For more information, contact Thomas Parker or Tim Lyberger.
- 9:30am Tuesday Morning Ladies Study–“To Walk and Not Grow Weary” is our current study and we will begin again on Jan. 10th in Room 218 from 9:30-11:00. For more information, please contact Karen Cross.
- 2 & 7pm Tuesday Study-Pastor Kenny continues his study on Revelations, beginning January 3rd. It’s not too late to attend. We are just starting chapter 11. Come and learn about last things!
- 7:30 – 8:30pm Tuesday Youth Study– The Youth Bible study will resume our studies on Jan 10th. All 7th-12th graders who are looking to grow deeper in their walk with Christ are invited to join us Tues nights in the Youth Room. For more information, please contact Beth Petty or Carrie Cahoon. All are welcome — come when you can!
- 7:30pm Wednesday Night Women’s Study and Small Group (“Joy Sisters”) – is studying Ephesians: Discovering Your Identity and Purpose in Christ, written by Sue Edwards and will resume our study on Jan. 11th in the Pender Library. For more information, please contact Mary Wetzler.
- 7pm Wednesday Night Study in Room 215 – Led by Pastor Dan. Our Disciple Fast Track Class will begin a 12-week study of the New Testament on Jan. 4th in Room 215. Study books are available in the Church Office. If you weren’t able to join us for the study of the Old Testament, you are still invited to join us for our study of the New Testament! To sign up, contact Joyce Munt.
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