One of the special Sundays authorized by the General Conference to be observed with the taking of an offering throughout the denomination.
World Communion Sunday is observed the first Sunday in October. The observance focuses the attention of United Methodists on the universal and inclusive nature of the church.
Please join us this Sunday, October 2nd, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.
At our 8:15 & 9:30 Services, Pastor Dan will be preaching the final message in our series:“Shift Happens: Embracing What God’s Got Next.” (Isaiah 43:16-19).
At our 11:00 Service, Javaid Haroon will be preaching on “We are All One in Christ.” (Galatians 3:23-29)
The days leading up to Easter often have an understandably somber feel to them, particularly as we contemplate Jesus’ arrest, trial, and execution. It’s easy to forget that the week begins with a joyful event: the Triumphal Entry!
Sunday, March 20, 2016 is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, we commemorate Jesus’ celebrated entry into Jerusalem just a few days before his arrest, trial, and crucifixion.
The “palm” in Palm Sunday refers to the palm branches waved by the adoring Jerusalem crowds who welcomed Jesus and proclaimed him King. The event is commonly referred to as the Triumphal Entry. Here’s the account from Matthew 21:1-11:
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
“Say to Daughter Zion,
‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
“Hosanna to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
From Chuck Knows Church — Palm Sunday. Have you ever waved a palm branch in a worship service? If so, do you know why? Chuckle along and learn about Palm Sunday with Chuck
2015 Giving Statements are now available in “My Pender Page” accounts. You can click on this link to log in. Statements are found in your “Giving History.”
This would be a great time to sign up for “My Pender Page”!
For those who don’t have “My Pender Page” accounts, statements have been mailed.
For many people, the term evangelism has a bad reputation because of the way it has been abused by mean-spirited preachers and manipulative politicians. Others are intimidated by the idea of sharing their faith. Some suggest that faith in Christ is a private affair, not to be shared with others. In spite of our hesitations, the New Testament is clear that we are called to share with others the good news of what God has done in Christ. How do we do that? Join us and find out.
Chuck Knows Church also has information on witnessing.
“Evangelism”. What’s your church’s relationship with the “E-Word”? Do people run when they hear it? Chuck helps the members of Park Grove Community Church learn how not to be scared of evangelism.
Chuck Knows Church — THE HYMNAL. “Turn in your hymnal to page….” Heard that before in church? Chuck digs into the book that’s usually within your reach each Sunday. And he starts it all off with a solo! Smile and learn with Chuck.
Watch this video to experience the 233rd Virginia Annual Conference held June 19-21 in the Berglund Center in Roanoke. Attendees elected 2016 General and Jurisdictional Conference delegates and voted to petition General Conference to remove the “incompatibility” statement from the Book of Discipline. You can also view highlights of the memorial service, ordination, mission worship service, Imagine No Malaria report, “fixing” of clergy appointments and more.
Pastor Dan was definitely there!
From Chuck Knows Church: An Annual Conference is a regional body that governs much of the life of the “Connectional Church.” Sound confusing? We agree. Chuck will try to make sense of “Annual Conferences” when he makes a conference call.
Pastor Dan began a new sermon series based on our church-wide study, "Solve: Finding God's Solutions in a World of Problems" and the first sermon in the series is entitled "Problemists" (Nehemiah 1:1-11). A video of this sermon is available on PenderUMC.org
Pastor Kenny preached at our 8:15 & 11am services on Galatians 6:9-10, Do Not Grow Weary. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
At our 9:30 Service, Pastor Dan continued his sermon series entitled "Playlist" and preached on "Play that Song" (Zephaniah 3:14-17). Your life has a soundtrack. Every peak, every low note, and every rhythm make up a part of who you are. Don't just shuffle through your days -- create a Playlist worth listening to! A video of this se […]
Tony Hines preached at our 8:15 & 11am services on the Building a Wall, (2 Chronicles 36:15-21). This message includes sermon notes. 15 The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent word to them through his messengers again and again, because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place. 16 But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and sco […]
At our 9:30 Service, Pastor Dan continued his sermon series entitled "Playlist" and preached on "Something Just Like This" (1 Corinthians 1:26-28). Your life has a soundtrack. Every peak, every low note, and every rhythm make up a part of who you are. Don't just shuffle through your days -- create a Playlist worth listening to! A vi […]
At our 8:15 and 11:00 Services, Pastor Dan preached on For the battle is not yours, but God’s (2 Chronicles 20) He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow march down against them. The […]
At our 9:30 Service, Pastor Dan continued his sermon series entitled "Playlist" and preached on "Scars to Your Beautiful" (Ephesians 2:8-10). Your life has a soundtrack. Every peak, every low note, and every rhythm make up a part of who you are. Don't just shuffle through your days -- create a Playlist worth listening to! A video of […]
Pastor Kenny preached at our 8:15 & 11am services. Over this past weekend, we have witnessed what evil and hate can do in our midst. Charlottesville is an example close at home of the violence which is filling our world by the Evil One using people. Let me say in the strongest terms as your Senior Pastor that I and our United Methodist Church condemn vio […]
At our 9:30 Service, Pastor Dan began a new sermon series entitled "Playlist" and preached on "Million Reasons" (Hebrews 12:2-3). Your life has a soundtrack. Every peak, every low note, and every rhythm make up a part of who you are. Don't just shuffle through your days -- create a Playlist worth listening to! A video of this sermon […]
