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Pender UMC Spring Concert 2023: Joy Ringers

On May 13, 2023 Brian Stevenson, Pender Music Director, produced our annual Spring Concert.

This wonderful evening included music by Heidi Jacobs, pianist, the DC Harp Ensemble, the Pender Joy Ringers Handbell ensemble, Sean Wittmer, violinist, and an Irish music session.

The Joy Ringers played Streams of Life by Jason Krug and Fantastica by Ron Mallory.

Streams of Life Review: This exciting original tune from the pen of Jason Krug is not to be missed! Featuring alternating measures of 4/4 and 3/4, the joyful, memorable melody moves throughout the ensemble. Frequent interludes take the piece off in different directions before coming back to the melody once more. A slower, introspective middle section gives a respite before the driving feeling returns once more to close the piece out in explosive, festive fashion!

Fantastica Review: Inspired by the scores to epic fantasy films, this original composition will take your listeners on a journey into their own imaginations while keeping your ringers engaged with its intertwining melodies and multiple handbell techniques.

Donations received went to the REACH International foundation in support of two Sri Lankan orphanages.

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Posted by MaryO on May 25, 2023 in Posts of Interest

Tags: Fantastica, handbells, Jason Krug, Joy Ringers, Ron Malloy, spring concert, Streams of Life, video

Today is Palm Sunday!

02 Apr

Our live streams will be at 9:00 am (Traditional/Blended) and 11:15 am Common Ground (Contemporary).

Traditional/Blended at 9:00 am with traditional hymns, handbells, children’s message and more.

Common Ground Contemporary at 11:15 am with praise band, praise music, children’s message and more

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 28, 2021, 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

Holy week at Pender

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Posted by MaryO on April 2, 2023 in Books of The Bible, Chuck Knows Church, Get Involved!, Holidays, Lent, Music, Music Ministry, Palm Sunday, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sermon, The Holy Bible, Videos

Tags: children's message, Chuck Knows Church, Easter, handbells, Holy Week, Hosanna, hymns, Jerusalem, Jesu, Mount of Olives, palm branch, Palm Sunday, praise band, praise music, The One WHo Cimes, video

Pender UMC Holiday Concert

30 Nov

Come join us for a free concert of holiday music!

Usher in the holidays with the sounds of the Harp, Flute, Piano, Organ, Soprano vocalist, Handbells, Jazz duo and an Irish session!

The concert will conclude with everyone joining in singing some traditional carols.

A reception will follow.

At Pender UMC on route 50, heading east turn left at the light, just before Harris Teeter.

12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033

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Posted by MaryO on November 30, 2022 in Christmas Music, Holidays, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: Christmas, Christmas Carols, flute, handbells, harp, Holidays, Irish Session, Jazz, organ, piano, singer, vocalist

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Carols, Cookies, and Coffee

14 Dec

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Posted by MaryO on December 14, 2018 in Christmas, Christmas Music, Holidays, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: bells, carol, carols, Christmas Carols, Christmas Cookies, coffee, concert, Handbell concert, handbells, Music Ministry

The Promise of Light

30 Nov

You’re invited to a musical celebration of God’s gift of eternal light! The Pender UMC music ministry presents “The Promise of Light”, a cantata (narrative piece of music) composed by Joel Raney. The piece includes Christmas carols and original choral music blended with narration, piano, handbell, and percussion, to tell the timeless story of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

The production will take place during Pender’s only Sunday worship service on December 9, at 10 a.m. Stay for a delicious brunch after worship!

No RSVP required; all are welcome. Childcare will be available during worship for ages birth through 6th grade.