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Christmas at the Movies.

In this Advent series we’ll be looking at some memorable Christmas movies to help us prepare for the coming Christ.

Please join us this Sunday, December 18th, the fourth Sunday in Advent, as we continue our sermon series,Christmas at the Movies.

Have you ever had a dream that caused you to do something different, make a change, or go in a different direction?  Have you ever had a dream that changed your perspective, gave you a new insight, or resolved something for you?

Movie Clip: It’s a Wonderful Life

(Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25)

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.

• Traditional Service 8:15 and 11 AM
• common ground 9:30

What to expect at Pender UMC

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

Calendar of Events

Also today:

• Pender UMC Calendar Events
• Get your event on the Pender UMC Calendar
• This Week at Pender email newsletter
• 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.
    No donations will be accepted during that time period.

  Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.

• The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series.  There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons.  More information
• Shop using AmazonSmiles and benefit the Capital Campaign! More information
• Quick Link to My Pender Page
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• Registration is open for Music Groups.  More information
• December 18: Traditional Service,  8:15 am. More information
• December 18: Common Ground Service,  9:30 am. More information
• December 18: Sunday School Classes.  9:30 am More information
• December 18: 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.
• December 18: 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.
• December 18: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
• December 18: Traditional Service,  11:00 am. More information
• December 18: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
• December 18: Turning Point Youth Group, 7:00-8:30 pm. Friends are definitely welcome, so feel free to invite as many as you like! More information