Lent comes from the Anglo Saxon word lencten, which means “spring.” The root words mean “long days,” and this combination probably refers to the increasing daylight at this time of year. Lent’s 40 days represent Jesus’ time in the wilderness, enduring temptation and preparing to begin his ministry.
Everyone is invited to join us for fellowship during the Lenten season as the Susanna Circle offers “Suppers for the Soul.”
Lenten meals will be on Thursday evenings at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall.
On February 19th, we encourage you all to bring a potluck dish to share.
A donation of $10 per family is requested.
The meals are as follows:
February 19 Potluck Dinner
February 26 Tacos
March 5 Spaghetti
March 12 Baked Potatoes
March 19 Soup for the Soul
March 26 Pancake and Breakfast for Dinner
For details on the suppers or the Susanna Circle, please email Claire Sax by clicking on this link.
Pender’s own American Heritage Girls Troop VA1907 will host an Ash Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner at Pender on Feb. 18 from 6 – 6:45 p.m ~ prior to our Ash Wednesday Service at 7pm.
The dinner i
ncludes a choice of white or wheat pasta and meat or vegetarian sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert. A gluten-free option is also available.
Reservations are requested to help with planning. Please sign up by Feb. 15 by clicking on this link.
Proceeds from donations to the dinner will help support the needy in our community.
We will kick off Lent Pender-style with our annual pancake dinner and races!
Enjoy a time of fellowship, dinner and the ever-laughable races on February 17th at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
If you would like to help with this event, please contact Merri Carnahan by clicking here.
Please join us for the Pender UMC Kids’ Easter Event on Monday March 30th at 10 am.
We will be enjoying an Easter story, crafts and egg hunts for kids up to 12 years old.
Please bring a basket to collect eggs and a camera!
There is no fee for this event; please RSVP by clicking on the link below to help us prepare for your kids!
NOTE: Registration is open!
More information at http://www.penderumc.org/easter-event
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