‘Twas the night before Christmas…and the people were celebrating Jesus’ birthday!
You’re invited to spend your Christmas Eve at Pender UMC as we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Messiah, the Savior of the World, with candlelight, Christmas carols, and the incredible story of his arrival on Earth.
Pender’s children’s choirs will present their Christmas musical “The Legend of the Christmas King” at the 5:30 family service. Kid-friendly glow sticks will stand in for our candlelight!
The 7:30 and 11:00 p.m. services will include carols, candlelight, and a Christmas message from Rev. Dr. Catharine Guest.
All are welcome; come as you are! Learn more about all of Pender’s Christmas and December events online: http://www.penderumc.org/christmas2018
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'” ~Luke 2:10-11
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December 24: Invite your friends & family and join us for our Christmas Services!
- 5:30 pm Children’s Service – the Asbury & Wesley Choirs present “Sheep in Heavenly Peace”
- 7:00 pm Handbell Music & Instrumental Concert
- 7:30 pm Candlelight & Communion Worship Service with Live Band
- 10:30 pm Handbell Music & Instrumental Concert
- 11:00 pm Candlelight & Communion Worship Service with Traditional Organ
- Childcare will be available on Christmas Eve
December 25, Christmas Morning
One Unified Service at 10:00 am
A service of Lessons and Carols
Listen to past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
What to expect at Pender UMC
Directions to Pender
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Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services:
– 5:30 pm Children’s Service –“Sheep in Heavenly Peace”
– 7:00 pm Handbell Music & Instrumental Concert
– 7:30 pm Candlelight & Communion Worship Service with Live Band
– 10:30 pm Handbell Music & Instrumental Concert
– 11:00 pm Candlelight & Communion Worship Service with Traditional Organ
(Childcare will be available on Christmas Eve)
Dec. 25 10am– “A Service of Lessons & Carols”
(No Sunday School on Christmas Day)
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Order Poinsettia plants in honor or in memory of a loved one. Cost is $10 per plant. Sign-up slips are at the Sign-Up Center in the church lobby and payment must accompany order. Plants are yours to take after the 11pm Christmas Eve Service.
Deadline to order is December 11th.
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Christmas Eve – December 24, 2015
5:30 pm Children’s Service — Asbury & Wesley Choirs present “The Reluctant Innkeeper”
7:00 pm Pre-service Handbell & Instrumental Concert
7:30 pm Candlelight & Communion Worship Service with Live Band
10:30 pm Pre-service Handbell & Instrumental Concert
11:00 pm Candlelight & Communion Worship Service with Traditional Organ
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Join us this Sunday, December 13th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11am worship services. Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will continue our sermon series,“Under Wraps: The Gift We Never Expected” and will be preaching on“God is Dangerous & Jealous”(Matthew 2:1-3)
God’s mighty power brings danger. God is not tame. As C. S. Lewis writes in his book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, God is not “quite safe. . . but he’s good.” What does this mean? God also doesn’t tolerate competition. God wants the full attention of our hearts and minds. In a season filled with many distractions like shopping and parties, what would it mean to give our good God our full devotion?
For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.
For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.
Listen to 253 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
What to expect at Pender UMC
Directions to Pender
Sunday Childcare
Wondering where to take your children on Sunday mornings? Below is a summary. More detailed information is available at the Welcome desk located in the main lobby and here.
- NURSERY CARE ~ Birth through 2 years, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
- SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 ~ 2 yrs. – Adults, 9:30 am – 10:40 am
- SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 ~ Grades 4 – Adults, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
- CHERUB CHURCH ~ 3 yrs.- Kindergarten, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
- JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP ~ Grades 1-3, 10:45 am – 11:30 am
- JUNIOR CHURCH ~ Grades 1 – 5, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
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