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Operation Christmas Child

Pender’s Children’s Council & our American Heritage Girls are collecting toys for Operation Christmas Child. Bags for items will be distributed to our Sunday School classes.

Assistance is needed with shipping the boxes abroad which costs $7.00 per box. Samaritan’s Purse works with local churches & ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.

Please make checks payable to Pender United Methodist Church and state in the Memo line “Operation Christmas Child ” and place in the offering plate/basket by Sunday, November 10th.

If you have any questions, please contact Cherie Kronimus.

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Posted by MaryO on November 9, 2013 in Christmas, Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: American Heritage Girls, Children's Council, Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse, Sunday School

New Sermon Series: Being A Good Steward

06 Nov

Series: Being A Good Steward

Nov. 10 – Sermon 51 – The Good Steward – Luke 16:2

We are called to be stewards. A steward is one who does not own what he/she has but is one who cares for what the Master has entrusted to him/her. How are you doing with what God has given you of His resources? You do know there is an accounting for all stewards don’t you?

Nov. 17 – It Takes A Village – 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

The work of the Kingdom is not what one person does but what we all do together. The church at Corinth knew that individually the task and the need before them was to big for anyone to make a real difference. It took ALL of them. You are a part of the VILLAGE. Together we can do the great things of God

Nov. 24 – What A Difference ONE can Make – John 6:1-13

I am ONE but I am ONE. One person purposed in their heart with the passion of God can change the world. One gift made out of gratitude multiplies when placed in the Savior’s hands. One small amount can feed the world. What is your part in making a difference?

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Posted by MaryO on November 6, 2013 in Pender UMC, Sermon

Tags: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7, Christianity, Corinth, God, John 6:1-13, Luke 16:2, Master, Religion and Spirituality, sermon, sermon series

John Wesley Quote

06 Nov

“Only do not forget strongly and explicitly to urge the believers to go on to perfection. When this is constantly and earnestly done, the word is always clothed with power.”

~John Wesley letter dated June 5, 1787

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Posted by MaryO on November 6, 2013 in Posts of Interest, Quotes

Tags: John Wesley, letter, perfection, power

Book Lover’s Group ~ Nov. 10th

05 Nov

Sunday, November 10 at 7:00 pm

at Melissa Niehoff’s home

Come join us for a discussion of the interesting story behind Highclere Castle, the real-life inspiration and setting for the Emmy Award winning PBS show, Downton Abbey.

Everyone is welcome!

For information, contact Joey Kelly.

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Posted by MaryO on November 5, 2013 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: Book Lovers Group, Highclere Castle, PBS< Downton Abbey

Today’s Bible Verse ~ 2 Corinthians 3:6

04 Nov

Today’s Bible Verse

“He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” –2 Corinthians 3:6