Please join us this Sunday, July 12, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
July 12 8:15 and 11 Service: RUN for Your Life – I Kings 19:1-8
The image of life as a race is used throughout the Bible. This Sunday we will see how the prophet Elijah ran for his life. We can learn some lessons here that help us in the life of race as well.
Sermon Title at 9:30 Service: “When We Can’t, God Can! — Provide (1 Kings 17:7-16)
Listen to 226 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Kevin Havens and Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
July 12: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
1 lb. bags of Rice
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.
July 12: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 226 sermons available. More information
July 12: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
July 12: New Directions Sunday School Class. We will study the book entitled “The Holy Spirit – An Introduction” by John Bevere. 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.
July 12: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
Please join us this Sunday, July 12, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
July 12 8:15 and 11 Service: RUN for Your Life – I Kings 19:1-8
The image of life as a race is used throughout the Bible. This Sunday we will see how the prophet Elijah ran for his life. We can learn some lessons here that help us in the life of race as well.
Sermon Title at 9:30 Service: “When We Can’t, God Can! — Provide (1 Kings 17:7-16)
Listen to 226 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Kevin Havens and Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
July 12: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
1 lb. bags of Rice
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.
July 12: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 226 sermons available. More information
July 12: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
July 12: New Directions Sunday School Class. We will study the book entitled “The Holy Spirit – An Introduction” by John Bevere. 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.
July 12: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
Pastor Dan Elmore is back with us. Dan became our Associate Pastor, again, in 2015 after serving here previously 2010-2012.
During the time in between, he started a church from scratch, and then helped another existing congregation reach out to new people, especially those who don’t “do church.” He brings those same goals to Pender.
He is passionate about leading people to discover more about God. In doing so, we always discover more about ourselves (funny how it never works the other way around).
When Dan isn’t thinking “church,” he’s enjoying time with his family; his beautiful wife Bekah, his daughter Chloe and his son Mark. They love to take advantage of all the great family activities in the NOVA/DC region.
Please join us this Sunday, July 5, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
Pastor Dan Elmore will be preaching at all three services.
Title: “Don’t Believe Me, Just Watch” Scripture: Proverbs 16:9 Description: When Pastor Dan left 3 years ago, little did he know he’d be returning to serve at Pender again! Join us as he shares about what he’s been up to and where he senses God leading into the future.
Listen to 224 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Kevin Havens and Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
July 5: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Body Soap, Shampoo & Deodorant
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.
July 5: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 224 sermons available. More information
July 5: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
July 5: New Directions Sunday School Class. We will study the book entitled “The Holy Spirit – An Introduction” by John Bevere. 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.
July 5: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
Pastor Dan Elmore is back with us. Dan became our Associate Pastor, again, in 2015 after serving here previously 2010-2012.
During the time in between, he started a church from scratch, and then helped another existing congregation reach out to new people, especially those who don’t “do church.” He brings those same goals to Pender.
He is passionate about leading people to discover more about God. In doing so, we always discover more about ourselves (funny how it never works the other way around).
When Dan isn’t thinking “church,” he’s enjoying time with his family; his beautiful wife Bekah, his daughter Chloe and his son Mark. They love to take advantage of all the great family activities in the NOVA/DC region.
Please join us this Sunday, July 5, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
Pastor Dan Elmore will be preaching at all three services.
Title: “Don’t Believe Me, Just Watch” Scripture: Proverbs 16:9 Description: When Pastor Dan left 3 years ago, little did he know he’d be returning to serve at Pender again! Join us as he shares about what he’s been up to and where he senses God leading into the future.
Listen to 224 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Kevin Havens and Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
July 5: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Body Soap, Shampoo & Deodorant
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.
July 5: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 224 sermons available. More information
July 5: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
July 5: New Directions Sunday School Class. We will study the book entitled “The Holy Spirit – An Introduction” by John Bevere. 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.
July 5: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
June 28: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Body Soap, Shampoo & Deodorant
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.
June 28: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 224 sermons available. More information
June 28-July 3: Music Camp Registration is open until we reach 60 campers. There is a waitlist available. Music Camp will run from July 6-10, 2015 in the afternoon.
June 28: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
June 28: New Directions Sunday School Class. We will study the book entitled “The Holy Spirit – An Introduction” by John Bevere. 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.
June 28: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
June 28: Prison Ministry, 1:00 pm. Join us in worship with the young men and women at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center. Your participation matters to the residents, as the staff repeatedly tells us how we make a difference in the young men and women’s lives and the lives of the staff! All you need to do is show up and worship! We meet at 1:00pm at the Juvenile Detention Center. Hope to see you there!
June 28: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
Please join us this Sunday, June 28, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services. Sermon Series: STORIES
June 28 – Pastor Kevin will be preaching his last sermon with us.
Listen to 224 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Kevin Havens and Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
June 28: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Salad Dressing & 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.
June 28: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 224 sermons available. More information
June 28-July 3: Music Camp Registration is open until we reach 60 campers. There is a waitlist available. Music Camp will run from July 6-10, 2015 in the afternoon.
June 28: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
June 28: New Directions Sunday School Class. We will study the book entitled “The Holy Spirit – An Introduction” by John Bevere. 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.
June 28: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
Please join us this Sunday, June 21, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
Sermon Series: STORIES
June 21 – Annual Conference Sunday. “Father Knows Best”
Using Romans 8:18-25 as a base, we will take a closer look at the significance of Father’s Day from a variety of perspectives – most importantly, God’s. Thom Jones will be preaching at 8:15 and 11:00am
9:30 Contemporary Service: Our very own Angie Green will be preaching at our 9:30 service on Joshua 1:6-9:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
What is the Annual Conference?
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.
June 21: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Salad Dressing & 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.
June 21: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 221 sermons available. More information
June 21-July 3: Music Camp Registration is open until we reach 60 campers. There is a waitlist available. Music Camp will run from July 6-10, 2015 in the afternoon.
June 21: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
June 21: 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.
June 21: 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.
June 21: 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.
June 21: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
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