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Easter At Pender

6:45AM Sunrise Service

Breakfast will follow the Sunrise Service at 10 am

10:00AM, Combined Service

Celebrate the pinnacle of the Christian faith with us on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Pender UMC, during our special combined service. Experience the power of resurrection and redemption as Pastor Bruce delivers a compelling message titled “God’s Best Sermon,” drawing from the heart of the Gospel in Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, and Mark 16:1-8.

This extraordinary service will not only explore the profound depths of Christ’s resurrection but will also invite you to partake in the sacred act of Holy Communion, connecting us all in a moment of divine unity and grace. As we reflect on the scripture’s revelations, we’ll journey together through the awe-inspiring narrative of Jesus’ victory over death, illuminating the path of faith, hope, and eternal life.

The crescendo of our Easter celebration will be the triumphant strains of the Hallelujah Chorus, filling the air with joyous praise and worship, symbolizing our collective rejoicing in the resurrection of Christ. This is not just a service; it’s a spiritual journey that promises to uplift, inspire, and renew your faith.

Be part of this glorious Easter celebration at Pender UMC. Let’s come together to honor the resurrection of Jesus, embracing the message of hope and salvation that defines this holy day.

All of Pender’s services are streamed live and in person.

Join us live at Pender UMC
12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033

https://youtube.com/watch?v=N7zq4NCGM3A%3Ffeature%3Doembed

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Posted by MaryO on March 30, 2024 in Easter, Holidays, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sermon, Videos

Tags: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, breakfast, Gospel, Hallelujah Chorus, Holy Communion, hope, Mark 16:1-8, s 10:34-43, salvation, Sunrise service, video

Today is World Communion Sunday ~ October 1, 2023

01 Oct

World Communion Sunday offers us an opportunity to experience Holy Communion in the context of the global community of faith.

The first Sunday of October has become a time when Christians in every culture break bread and pour the cup to remember and affirm Christ as the Head of the Church.

On that day, we remember that we are part of the whole body of believers.

Christians celebrate the communion liturgy in as many ways as there are congregations. World Communion Sunday can be both a profound worship experience and a time for learning more about our wider community of faith.

Because Pastor Bruce is away, we will celebrate at Pender next Sunday.

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Posted by MaryO on October 1, 2023 in Chuck Knows Church, Get Involved!, Holidays, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Videos, World Communion Sunday

Tags: Christ, Christian, Chuck Knows Church, church, Communion, faith, Holy Communion, liturgy, One Table, Pastor Bruce, Pastor Bruce Johnson, Religion and Spirituality, video, World Communion Sunday, worship

Stations of the Cross

01 Apr

Holy Thursday, or Maundy Thursday, marks the last conversation Jesus has with his disciples, a conversation grounded in what he calls a new commandment (mandatum in Latin, hence our English word “Maundy”). He illustrates and underscores the new commandment by washing their feet: “Love one another as I have loved you.”

Good Friday, or Holy Friday as it is known in nearly every non-English-speaking culture, we witness the execution of Jesus, recognize our ongoing complicity with the powers of death, and are called to enter the Great Silence of all creation in response to the death of its God and Maker.

7-8pm for a drive-through “Stations of the Cross” with Holy Communion held on our church’s campus. Come and prepare your heart for Easter! Drive through our parking lot to receive Holy Communion from Pastor Will. View Living Tableaux of the Passion of Christ, narrated by Pastor Will with beautiful musical accompaniment by Brian and Uriah.