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Lent Quiz: Why are Eggs Associated with Easter?

Experts from the age of five to ten, as well as The Rev. MaryJane Pierce Norton from the General Board of Discipleship, talk about the traditions of the Easter egg — from hunting eggs, to coloring them, to the egg as a symbol of new life. The egg became associated with Easter somewhere near the 400s and was often a food that was given up at Lent.

According to Rev. Norton, “In some of the early church traditions, people brought their eggs to the church to be blessed before they ate them, as the first joyful food of Easter.”

Please also enjoy “Outtakes” and other cute stuff we couldn’t fit into the video.

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Posted by MaryO on March 28, 2026 in Easter, Holidays, Lent, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: Easter Egg Hunt, Lent, quiz

Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza!

15 Mar

Bring the whole family and hop on over for a morning packed with smiles, surprises, and springtime fun! Your little bunnies will love the crafts, games, and egg hunts filled with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

It’s the perfect way to celebrate the joy of Easter together — laughter, fellowship, and memories included!

Grab your baskets, invite some friends, and join us at Pender UMC for a morning your family won’t want to miss!

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Posted by MaryO on March 15, 2026 in Easter, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Videos

Tags: crafts, Easter, Easter Egg Hunt, family, games, slideshow

Today at Pender UMC ~ Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016

20 Mar

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.

Please join us at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11am worship services.

Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will be continuing our current sermon series, The God We Can Know, and will be preaching on “Knowing God’s Way.” Scripture: John 14:1-6

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

Listen to 272 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

Calendar of Events

Also Today:

March 20: Pender UMC Calendar Events
March 20: This Week at Pender email newsletter
March 20: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Condiments
- 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.
March 20: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 272 sermons available. More information
March 20: LAST DAY to Register for Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt. More information
March 20: Holy Week Begins More information
March 20: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
March 20: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
March 20: New Directions Sunday School Class. New study entitled “Soul Keeping – Caring for the Most Import Part of You” by John Ortberg. 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.
March 20: The 10:30am Sunday School Class is reading a new study by Adam Hamilton entitled Seeing Gray in A World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics. Contact Angie Green for more information.
March 20: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
March 20: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
March 20: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
March 20: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. The Youth Orchestra is open to all youth grades 7 through 12 who play a wind, brass, stringed or percussion instrument. New members are always welcome! The Orchestra plays 4-5 times during Sunday morning worship from December-June. More information.
March 20: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
March 20: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
March 20: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
March 20: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information

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Posted by MaryO on March 20, 2016 in Bible Study, Children's Council, Easter, Get Involved!, Holidays, Item of the Week, Lent, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Palm Sunday, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sermon, Sunday School

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Today at Pender UMC ~ March 13, 2016

13 Mar

Please join us this Sunday, March 13th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11am worship services.

Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will be continuing our current sermon series, The God We Can Know, and will be preaching on Knowing God’s Power (Scripture:John 15:1-8)

“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” (John 15:7-8)

Listen to 270 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

Calendar of Events

Also Today:

March 13: Pender UMC Calendar Events
March 13: This Week at Pender email newsletter
March 13: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Coffee, Tea & Hot Chocolate
  (individual bags or sleeves)
- 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.
March 13: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 270 sermons available. More information
March 13 to March 14: TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY to Buy a TShirt to help support the Building in Faith Capital Campaign.More information. We offered two colors and two styles (a unisex that goes from youth through adult and a ladies cut). We chose these colors based on recommended colors from the t-shirt designer, since colors we had originally selected would not have highlighted our logo as well once they were printed. And limiting it to two will allow us to better stand out as a group at these events.
March 13 to March 20: Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt, Registration is open. More information
March 13: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
March 13: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
March 13: New Directions Sunday School Class. New study entitled “Soul Keeping – Caring for the Most Import Part of You” by John Ortberg. 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.
March 13: The 10:30am Sunday School Class is reading a new study by Adam Hamilton entitled Seeing Gray in A World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics. Contact Angie Green for more information.
March 13: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
March 13: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
March 13: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
March 13: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. The Youth Orchestra is open to all youth grades 7 through 12 who play a wind, brass, stringed or percussion instrument. New members are always welcome! The Orchestra plays 4-5 times during Sunday morning worship from December-June. More information.
March 13: JLU, 5:00-7:00 pm. More information
March 13: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
March 13: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
March 13: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
March 13: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information