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Help Us Help the Homeless this Winter

Hypothermia Center Planning Meeting

 

Hypothermia Center at Pender

Week of January 12-19.

Help us be a blessing to the homeless in our area.

We are fortunate to have groups who have already committed to prepare and serve each meal. Other ways you can help:

  • We need 4 servants to check our guests in and visit with them each night.
  • We’re also looking for overnight security.
  • Food, miscellaneous, and financial donations welcome too.
Look for the signup sheets at the Welcome Center in the Narthex beginning Sunday, December 15th.  For further information email Dave Cacner or Priscilla Van Steelant.

The following donations are also appreciated:

  • Motel favors (soap, etc.)
  • Combs
  • Toothpaste & toothbrushes
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Towels & washcloths (new/used)
  • Clothing (extra large & up), coats, shoes, socks
  • Backpacks & duffel bags
  • Snacks
  • Plastic shopping bags

Please feel free to drop off your donations in the Church Office.

 
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Posted by on December 17, 2013 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

 

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Blessing of the Backpacks

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Next Blessing of the Backpacks

September 1st at 9:30 am Service

Children are encouraged to bring their school backpacks to be blessed during the 9:30 Common Ground Service.

A special token will be given to each child to take with them to school every day to remind them that they are blessed.

 
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Posted by on August 31, 2013 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

 

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Blessing of the Backpacks

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August 25th at all 3 Services   (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am)

September 1st at 9:30 am Service

 Please join us for worship on this special Sunday.  Children are encouraged to bring their school backpacks to be blessed during the services.

A special token will be given to each child to take with them to school every day to remind them that they are blessed.

 
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Posted by on August 12, 2013 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

 

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Backpack Collection for Rocky Run Middle School

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Pender is partnering with Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to provide backpacks for students in need at Rocky Run Middle School.

Help us collect 40 large size backpacks, with at least 2 compartments, size 17-19 inches high x 13 inches wide x 10 inches deep.

Please drop off the backpacks at Pender by Sunday, August 11th in the donation box next to the Church Office.

(Shopping suggestions:  High Sierra at Costco for $18; or Jansport Supermax at Target for $34.99)

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

 

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Plan Ahead…

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Here are some of our upcoming events at Pender UMC.

 

Our address is 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033• 703.278.8023

and our website is http://www.penderumc.org

 

August 1: The Art of Parenting Regular registration begins.  More information

August 1: Lectio Divina small group. (weekly) 6:15-7:00PM More information

August 3: Men’s Bible Study. (weekly)  7:00-9:30AM

August 4: Sunday School continues for the Summer Session.  Read the brochure

August 4: Turning Point Youth Group, (weekly) 7:00PM (no dinner during the summer)

August 4: Book Lovers Club, (monthly) 7:00PM

August 4: Sing ‘n Celebrate, (monthly) 7:00PM

August 7-20: Paraguay Short Term Missions Trip  More information

August 8: ReGift Thrift Executive Board biweekly meeting, 6:30-8:00PM

August 11:  Backpack Collection for Rocky Run

August 11: Blood Pressure Checks 9:15-9:45 and 12:00-12:30

August 11: Turning Point Youth Group, (weekly)  7:00PM

August 12: College/20-Something Bible study  (weekly)  7:30-8:30PM

August 17: Bessie Gooding circle. (monthly) 9:30-11:00AM

August 20: Tuesday evening small group  (weekly) 6:30-8:30PM

August 21: Church Council Meeting (monthly) 7:30-9:30PM

August 25: Backpack Blessing, all 3 services

August 25: Juvenile Detention Center.  More information

August 29: Sanctuary Choir Kickoff.  (weekly) Register for this choir.

September 1: Backpack Blessing, Common Ground service at 9:30am

September 3: Carillon and Joy Ringers Kickoff.  (weekly) Register for these choirs.

September 8: Kick Off Sunday

September 8: Youth Choir and Handbells Kickoff. (weekly)  Register for these choirs.

September 8: Book Lovers Club, 7:00PM

September 10: Revelation Ringers Kickoff. (weekly)  Register for this choir.

September 11:  Ruth Circle  (monthly) 9:00AM-Noon

September 11: Women’s Bible study (weekly) 7:30-9:30PM

September 12: Dinner with Chris Hanak

September 12: Children’s Handbells and Choir Kickoff. (weekly)  Register for these choirs.

September 15: National Back To Church Sunday

September 15: The Art of Parenting.  More information

September 21: Bessie Gooding circle   (monthly) 9:30-11:00AM

September 22: Juvenile Detention Center.  (monthly)  More information

September 26: Casting God’s Love (weekly)  6:30-7:30PM

September 28: UMW Fall Retreat

October 4-6: Local Short Term Mission Trip, one-on-one buddy to a special needs child, Camp Highroad

October 16-31: Short Term Mission Trip to Thailand

October 24-26: Flea Market & Boutique 

November 3: Church Conference

November 3: Youth Orchestra Kickoff. Register for this choir.

December 1: Sing ‘n Celebrate  (monthly) 

December 7: Christmas VBS

December 8: UMW Christmas Brunch

December 8: Book Lover’s Group  (monthly) 

December 11: Ruth Circle  (monthly) 

December 14-15: UMW Cookie Tray Assembly

December 21: Bessie Gooding Circle  (monthly) 

December 22: Juvenile Detention Center (monthly)  More information

December 24: Christmas Eve Services

February 23-March 6, 2014: Trip to Israel with Pastor Kenny

 

 

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