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Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks Tonight!

Daylight Savings time begins again!

On Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2:00:00 AM (or earlier!) clocks are turned forward 1 hour to become Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 3:00:00 AM

Daylight Savings TIme is not just a way to annoy us when we want to sleep in on Sundays. The modern idea of daylight saving was first proposed in 1895 by George Vernon Hudson and it was first implemented during the First World War.

Although most of the United States used DST throughout the 1950s and 1960s, DST use expanded following the 1970s energy crisis and has generally remained in use in North America and Europe since that time.

Everybody sing along…

Image above from http://www.gbod.org/planning-calendar/daylight-savings-time

Daylight Saving Time (techlearning.com)
Daylight Saving Time kicks in this weekend (fox4kc.com)
Daylight Saving Time 2013 date, (wptv.com)
The Time Has Come To Spring Forward (miami.cbslocal.com)

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Posted by MaryO on March 9, 2013 in Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: church, Clock, Daylight saving time, DST, GBOD, George Vernon Hudson, Methodist, sleep, Sunday, United States

Candles — Chuck Knows Church

21 Feb

Some may think churches are a little obsessed with candles. Why so many? Why have them at all? Chuck sheds a little light on the subject.

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Posted by MaryO on February 21, 2013 in Chuck Knows Church, Videos

Tags: candles, Chuck Knows Church, church, video

Next Pender Connections Class ~ Feb. 10th

09 Feb

Pender Connections Class

Join our next Pender Connections Class on February 10th from 9:30-noon in the Chapel.

Hear about the history of our wonderful church and ministries. You will have the opportunity to make decisions about baptism and/or membership as you explore options to use your gifts and talents for God.

To sign up, email Joyce Munt

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Posted by MaryO on February 9, 2013 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: baptism, chapel, church, Connections, gifts, God, history, membership, ministries, Pender Connections Class, talents

Smiles on Wheels

09 Feb

We have wonderful news to share – the Pender UMC Visitation Ministry (aka Smiles on Wheels) is up and running! It is a blessing to have their services and we are looking to you, our church community, to let us know of folks who might enjoy a visit from our volunteers. The group of women have been trained by Chris Hanak, and have been busy since the fall bringing smiles and Christ to those who are not able to come to church on a regular basis.

Please contact Joyce Munt in our Church Office with any names or questions you might have concerning visitation and fellowship by this group.

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Posted by MaryO on February 9, 2013 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: Christ, church, fellowship, Pender UMC Visitation Ministry, smiles, Smiles on Wheels, Visitation Ministry, volunteer

Ash Wednesday

08 Feb

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. It derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of adherents as a sign of mourning and repentance to God.

Ash Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner
Hosted by Fairfax American Heritage Girls Troop VA 1907
February 13th at 6 pm

Proceeds from donations to the dinner will help support the needy in our community. The dinner includes a choice of white or wheat pasta and meat or vegetarian sauce, garlic bread, salad and dessert. A gluten-free option is also available.

Reservations requested to help with planning. Call 703-815-6197 or email the troop by clicking here by Feb. 10 to reserve your spot.

Our Ash Wednesday service will follow the dinner at 7:30 pm
Everyone is welcome to attend!

And Chuck Knows Church says…

Ever seen a little smudge mark on someone’s forehead as they walk out of church? That’s a sign of the cross and it means it’s Ash Wednesday during Lent. Chuck tells you about this important worship service: