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National Day of Prayer, 2013

Today is National Day of Prayer, the theme for 2013 is Pray for America, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to place their faith in the unfailing character of their Creator, who is sovereign over all governments, authorities, and men.

Matthew 12:21 has been chosen as the Scripture for this year: “In His name the nations will put their hope.”

National Day of Prayer Events to be held throughout the Mid-South (wreg.com)
Thursday Marks Annual National Day of Prayer (fox2now.com)
National Day of Prayer – May 2, 2013 (joaynn510.wordpress.com)
62nd National Day of Prayer 2013: Why America Needs Prayer Like Never Before (blackchristiannews.com)

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Posted by MaryO on May 2, 2013 in Posts of Interest

Tags: Christianity, God, Gospel According to Matthew, Matthew, National Day of Prayer, prayer, Religion and Spirituality, United States

New Care Notes

01 May

New Care Notes

NEW CARE NOTES are available in a rack on the right wall near the Sanctuary entrance. These 8-page booklets offer spiritual encouragement, help and hope.

Three of the booklets in the rack are:

Helping a friend who is on the edge (for teens)
Bye-Bye Bully! (for kids)
Praying the Twelve Steps to Recovery

Lenten Care Notes (pendernews.org)

Pender Music Camp 2013

01 May

Pender Music Camp 2013

Imagine sixty kids singing and playing music to the Lord. What a glorious sound it would be, right? This is the ministry of Music Camp… to give children a chance to see how fun using music to praise the Lord can be! Like Vacation Bible School, which is held the same week in the mornings, this venue encourages the participation of children in a week-long camp format.

Music Ministry staff and volunteers work together each year to organize and orchestrate a summer music camp. It’s an opportunity for students and parents alike to experience the joy of praising God through music. Musical experience is not necessary to participate!

At Pender’s Music Camp, rising second through sixth graders sing in choir, play Orff instruments, ring handbells, experiment with rhythm in a percussion class, learn to read music, and make crafts. Older youth are always welcome to help out as teaching assistants.

Friday afternoon traditionally concludes with a musical performance, complete with costumes and choreography, which our campers perform for friends and family!

From Monday, July 8 at 12:30pm to Friday, July 12, 2013 at 3:30pm

Sign up here starting May 1, 2013

Get More Involved at Pender (pendernews.org)

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Posted by MaryO on May 1, 2013 in Get Involved!, Music, Pender UMC

Tags: Arts, God, handbell, Lord, ministry, music, Music Camp, Pender, Vacation Bible School

Common Ground Sermon ~ April 28, 2013

30 Apr

Common Ground Sermon April 28, 2013

We Have A Story

Each of us has a story to tell. What is your story to tell? How have you experienced Jesus? What is the Good News that you can tell?

Listen to other past sermons in the Pender Podcast

Thank you! It’s not too late to make a Faith Promise Pledge!

30 Apr

MANY THANKS to everyone who helped with the 26th Annual Missions Conference! We appreciate the support received from the Children’s Council, the Youth Group, UMM, UMW, AV Team, Music Ministry, Nursery Workers, Custodial Staff, the Church Office and Pastoral Staff and members of the Mission’s Committee and others too numerous to mention. Thank you so much for your assistance.

We have faith promises so far totaling $213,435 towards our goal of $310,000 for the 2013/2014 fiscal year. Thank you to everyone who has pledged! Additional pledges are always welcome. Please be sure to see an usher to receive a yellow pledge card or stop by the office.

Questions, contact Laura or David Shuping.