UMCOR is currently working with disaster coordinators and early response teams to provide relief to the many people whose lives have been impacted by hurricane/tropical storm Harvey. Please continue to pray for those whose lives have been impacted by the storm.
To support UMCOR’s efforts, please donate to Pender UMC and designate that your gift is for UMCOR.
Please join us this Sunday, September 17th, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11am Worship Services.
Pastor Dan will begin a new sermon series based on our church-wide study, “Solve: Finding God’s Solutions in a World of Problems” and their first sermon in the series is entitled “Problemists” (Nehemiah 1:1-11).
Turning Point Youth Group for 7th – 12th Grades
All 7th through 12th graders are invited to bring their friends to Youth Group every Sunday at 6:30pm (dinner will be provided).
All parents of teenagers are invited to a parents meeting regarding our Turning Point Youth Group on September 17th at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall.
All donations may be left in the blue grocery cart located in the coat rack area. Financial contributions are also accepted (cash, check or through our website). Please mark your tax deductible donation “WFCM Food Pantry.” This will be recorded on your giving statement.
Please note: We do not accept any items that have been opened.
On September 17th, our Pastors will begin a new sermon series based on our new church-wide study, Solve: Finding God’s Solutions in a World of Problems by Talbot Davis (5-week study based on the Book of Nehemiah).
EVERYONE is invited to join one of our studies. This will be a great opportunity for our church family to grow closer to God and each other! There are groups for everyone!
Adult Sunday School Classes:
9:30 am – Beginning Sept.17th in Room 218/220 (New Directions Class)
9:30 am – Beginning Sept.10th in Room 200 (Bethany Class)
9:30 am – Beginning Sept.17th in Room 215 (Cornerstone Class)
11:00 am – Beginning Sept.10th in Room 218/220 (11am Class)
Mondays:
9:30 am – Women’s Bible Study, beginning Sept.11th in Room 216
Tuesdays:
2:00 pm – Pastor Kenny’s Study, beginning September 12th in Rm. 218/220
7:00 pm – Pastor Kenny’s Study, beginning September 12th in Rm. 218/220
Pender Rocks the Block
Friday, September 15, 6 – 9 p.m.
Pender UMC: 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA
Cost: Admission is Free but for some of the food, there will be a cost.
Pender Church is rocking the block! We’re having a block party for our neighbors, and you’re invited for food, games, and live entertainment.
Fun for the whole family includes:
Food available for purchase from The Farm Effect, Guapo’s, and Rita’s food trucks
Inflatables
Face painting
Balloon sculpting
Glow in the dark games
“Pender’s Got Talent” judged talent show
Attention!! Anyone working with children!! The new and improved Child Protection Policy (CPP) is here! CPP has a new annual renewal timeline and it is all automated and online.
The new policy is now effective September to September of each year. It is no longer based on calendar year. Starting this month any one working with children must complete the online training and review the new CPP on Pender’s website. You can find it under the “Resources” tab, then click policies and forms. The Application and Annual Renewal Form (AAR) is automated and can be submitted from the website. No more paper forms!! No more training forms either because each person is required to review the online training each year.
If you do not have access to Pender’s website, a hard copy of the CPP and the AAR can be found in the Narthex and can be completed manually and returned to the tray marked CPP form. If you are currently working with children, you will need to have your Application and Annual Renewal Form completed by October 1 to continue working with children. Your application is good until September of the following year.
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