Today, Sunday, June 4th, WEAR RED! It’s Pentecost Sunday! Pentecost is the day on which the Christian church commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and others assembled in Jerusalem. It marks the beginning of the Christian church and the proclamation of its message throughout the world and is often referred to as the birthday of the church.
Please join us at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am worship services. Pastor Dan will be preaching at all 3 services on “Get in the Flow” (John 7:37-39)
Sunday is also Confirmation Sunday! At the 11:00 service, our 2017 Confirmation Class will profess their faith and become official members of our Church! Let’s celebrate together as a church family this important day in the lives of these teens and the plan God has for their lives.
All youth in grades 7th-12th are invited to bring your friends and join our Turning Point Youth Group every Sunday night from 6:30-8:30 pm. Come hungry and share a fabulous dinner provided by our amazing youth parents at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall.
Enjoy the rest of the evening with your Pender friends in the youth room for music, activities, laughter & a time of sharing together about how God is working in your lives. If you have any questions or would like more information about Pender’s Turning Point Youth Group, Tim Lyberger, our Youth Director, would love to talk to you! Please contact him at the Church Office or by clicking on this link.
Theme for the month of May: What Offends You?
Every Tuesday Night!
All 7th-12th graders who are looking to grow deeper in their walk with Christ are invited to join us every Tuesday night in the Youth Room for our Youth Bible Study led by Carrie Cahoon & Beth Petty. Current study: God’s Not Dead! For more information, contact either Carrie or Beth.
— Youth Confirmation Sunday, May 15th
This Sunday is a special day in the life of our youth where our confirmation students will publicly accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior at the altar during our 11am service and become official members of Pender. All family members and members of our Church family are invited to come and celebrate this important spiritual milestone in their lives!
— Senior Sunday, June 12th
Help us honor our graduates during our 11am service on June 12th (both college & high school). Our high school graduates are invited to attend a special dinner and program hosted in their honor in the Fellowship Hall the same evening at 6:30pm. Invite your families!
— Philippi, WV, Youth Mission Trip, July 22 – 30th
Each year, our youth and adults are invited to participate in our annual mission trip to Philippi, West Virginia. Our youth & adults have been transforming homes & lives in Philippi for many years. Our youth & adults come back transformed themselves through serving God’s people. For more information about this trip and to register, click on this link to our website, or contact our Youth Director, Tim Lyberger.
Please join us this Sunday, May 31, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
Sermon Series: STORIES
May 31 – Confirmation – Our Story To Tell – John 9:13-38
The Blind man couldn’t explain all the details of what Jesus had done or how he had done it. But he did know this, “I once was blind but now I can see.” The stories we have to tell do not have to be elaborate or involved but simple tell what I know to be true because this is my experience with Jesus. What is story you have to tell?
May 28: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Juices
46 oz. bottles of oil, fruit juices, plastic bags and egg cartons are always needed and welcome too!
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.
May 31: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 218 sermons available. More information
May31: Online VBS Registration is closing on Sunday, May 31. VBS will run from July 6-10, 2015. Some grades are already full so act quickly to assure a spot.
May 31-July 3: Music Camp Registration is open until we reach 60 campers. Music Camp will run from July 6-10, 2015 in the afternoon.
May 31: New Directions Sunday School Class. Mark Batterson’s book entitled “The Circle Maker – Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears”. We meet in Rooms 218-220 at 9:30 AM. If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson by email or at (703) 815-1744.
May 31: Sunday School Class: The Truth Project (began September 21) This Focus on the Family’s DVD series, with 26 one-half hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett, is the starting point for looking at life from a Biblical perspective. lesson discusses the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.
May 31: Sunday School Class: The Good and Beautiful God (began September 21) (Room 205 – Library) A new Sunday School course immediately after the 9:30 am worship service led by Brian and Angie Green will be reading and discussing this book. To sign up or find out more information, please sign up on the Connection Card in the bulletin on Sunday.
May 31: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
Confirmation is a time to learn about your church, the entire church community and what it means to be a faithful Christian. You will also understand the privileges and responsibilities of church membership.
Confirmation is open to 7th graders and up. Confirmation gives the student a chance to make their own decision to follow Jesus Christ, to be baptized and to join your local church.
The period of study in confirmation classes is a time for the student to learn and know the tenets of the church they are in so that they can make an informed decision about joining the church as an adult.
Confirmation Sunday is May 31, 2015.
Did you attend Confirmation classes when you were young? And do you know why we confirm young people in the church? Chuck tries to confirm his reservation and talk about Confirmation.
Christianity, confirmation is seen as the sealing of the covenant made in Holy Baptism. On this second part of a two-part episode, Chuck gives his own testimony as to why he is a Christian.
Confirmation is a time to learn about your church, the entire church community and what it means to be a faithful Christian. You will also understand the privileges and responsibilities of church membership.
Confirmation is open to 7th graders and up. Confirmation gives the student a chance to make their own decision to follow Jesus Christ, to be baptized and to join your local church.
The period of study in confirmation classes is a time for the student to learn and know the tenets of the church they are in so that they can make an informed decision about joining the church as an adult.
February 13 Valentines Kid’s Night Out at Pender
February 18 Ash Wednesday Service
Feb. 27-March 1 Youth Ski Retreat
March 1 Sing ‘n Celebrate ~ Celebrating Testimonies
March 7 Women’s Breakfast
March 14 Pender Men’s Mulch Sale
March 22 Youth Confirmation Classes begin
March 27-29 Youth Senior High Retreat — Impact
March 29 Palm Sunday
March 30 Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt @ 10 am
April 5 Easter Sunday
April 12 Lenten Sing ‘n Celebrate
April 17-19 Missions Conference
May 7-9 Flea Market & Boutique
May 31 Confirmation
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