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From YouVersion: Intentional Preparation for Easter

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People around the world will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on Sunday, March 31. In the weeks leading up to Easter, many individuals put intentional practices in place to focus on the nature and meaning of Christ’s sacrifice. This year Lent begins on Wednesday, February 13.

Please consider joining the YouVersion community in preparing your heart with one of the following Reading Plans, each one designed specifically for this season:

Lent for Everyone includes a daily reading from the book of Matthew and a devotional from noted Bible scholar N.T. Wright. From Lent for Everyone. 53 days

Devotions for Lent offers daily devotionals and Scripture readings that focus on Christ. From Holy Bible: Mosaic. 46 days

40 Days of Lent takes you through all four Gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) of Jesus’ last week of earthly ministry. From Journey Church. 47 days

Bringing the Bible to Life

As we study Jesus’ life and his sacrifice for us, it helps to understand the context of his time on earth. The Bible is a five-part series from Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett that breathes life into tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. We’ve been chosen as the official Bible App for the series, and very soon you’ll be able to watch video content right in the Bible App. The Bible series begins 3-3-13; check your local TV listings for times.

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Posted by MaryO on February 10, 2013 in Bible Study, Books of The Bible, Lent, The Holy Bible

Tags: Bible, Christ, devotional, Easter, Gospel, Gospel According to John, Gospel According to Luke, Gospel According to Mark, Gospel According to Matthew, Jesus, John, Lent, Luke, Mark, Matthew, YouVersion

Sunday, January 6 at Pender

03 Jan

January 6: Sunday School continues for the 2012-2013 school year. Read the brochure
January 6: Traditional Services at 8:15 and 11, common ground Contemporary service at 9:30.Still on the Journey – Matt. 2:1-18 Once Christmas is over is that the end? Or does the journey of Christmas continue as we seek the Christ child all year round? What ways can we seek Him? What will we do when we find Him? WE are ALL still journeying. Let’s begin at the Lord’s table on the first Sunday in a New Year!
January 6: Book Lovers Group, 7:00PM
January 6: Turning Point Youth Ministry More information
January 6: Women’s Evening Bible Study More Information. The Joyful in Jesus Small Group meets for fellowship, Bible study, discussion and prayer. Our purpose is to explore the lessons of the Bible and to share insights of how to apply God’s Word to everyday life as we strive to create a community of encouragement and joy through prayer and fellowship. We will be using a study guide with weekly assignments. No prior study experience needed, all women are welcome to join.
January 6: Sing ‘n Celebrate at 7:00pm. More information

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Posted by MaryO on January 3, 2013 in Books of The Bible, Get Involved!, Pender UMC, Sermon, The Holy Bible

Tags: Bible, Bible Study, Book Lovers Group, church, common ground, contemporary, contemporary service, evening bible study, Gospel According to Matthew, Matthew, Matthew 2:1-18, religion, Sing 'n Celebrate, Sunday, Sunday School, traditional service, Turning Point Youth Ministry, Women's Evening Bible Study

Sunday, January 6 ~ Still on the Journey

01 Jan

Once Christmas is over is that the end? Or does the journey of Christmas continue as we seek the Christ child all year round? What ways can we seek Him? What will we do when we find Him?

WE are ALL still journeying.

Let’s begin at the Lord’s table on the first Sunday in a New Year!

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

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Posted by MaryO on January 1, 2013 in Books of The Bible, Get Involved!, Pender UMC, Sermon, The Holy Bible

Tags: Christ, Christmas, Gospel According to Matthew, journey, Matthew, Matthew 2:1-18, New Year, sermon

Christmas Music, Part 10 – O Come, O Come Emmanuel

10 Dec

O come, O come, Emmanuel is the mid-19th century translation by John Mason Neale and Henry Sloane Coffin of the Ecclesiastical Latin text “Veni, veni, Emmanuel”.

The text is based on the Biblical prophecy from Isaiah 7:14 that states that God will give Israel a sign that will be called Emmanuel (Literally: God with us). Matthew 1:23 states fulfillment of this prophecy in the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan’s tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save
And give them victory o’er the grave
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death’s dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Key of David, come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai’s height,
In ancient times did’st give the Law,
In cloud, and majesty and awe.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.

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Posted by MaryO on December 10, 2012 in Books of The Bible, Christmas Music, Posts of Interest, The Holy Bible, Videos

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This Week’s Sermon – December 9, 2012

05 Dec

December 9, 2012: Joseph of Bethlehem: Journey of Trust – Matthew. 1:18-24

The Night Before Christmas says that the dreams were of “sugarplums that danced in their heads.” Don’t know about you but during the rush of Christmas my dreams are more nightmares and not sugarplums. For Joseph I think it was the same. Mary pregnant and it wasn’t his! His life over and dreams crushed! Now he is told “Don’t be afraid!” Trust is the word that Joseph had to learn so that there would be a Christmas.

I wonder do we TRUST that Christmas is love, peace and hope? Do we put our trust in the one who does the Impossible at Christmas? Let’s see how we can Trust Christmas!