Please join us today Sunday, August 28, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.
At our 8:15 & 11:00 am Services, Pastor Kenny will continue his Sermon Series,“Something Fishy,”and will be preaching on“Who Deserves Mercy?” (Jonah 4)
At our 9:30 Service, Pastor Dan will continue his Sermon Series,“Sunday School Revisited,”and will be preaching on“Abraham & Isaac.” (Genesis 22:1-18)
Check out this summer video greeting from Pastor Dan:
Pender’s Vision Statement:
By following Jesus and reaching out to others, we seek God’s transformation of ourselves and our world.
Listen to past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
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
August 28: New Directions Sunday School Class. 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.
August 28: 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.
August 28: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
Please join us today Sunday, August 14th, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services.
At our 8:15 & 11:00 Services, Pastor Kenny continues the sermon series,“Something Fishy,” and this Sunday’s sermon is entitled “A Fishy Prayer” (Jonah 2)
At our 9:30 Service, Pastor Dan continues the sermon series,“Sunday School Revisited,”and this Sunday’s sermon is entitled “Noah & The Flood” (Genesis 7:11-8:1)
Check out this summer video greeting from Pastor Dan:
Pender’s Vision Statement:
By following Jesus and reaching out to others, we seek God’s transformation of ourselves and our world.
Listen to past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
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
August 14: New Directions Sunday School Class. 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.
August 14: 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.
August 14: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
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
July 3: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Pancake Mix, Syrup & Breakfast Bars
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 3: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 296 sermons available. More information
July 3: Shop using AmazonSmiles AmazonSmiles and benefit the Capital Campaign! More information
July 3: Registration is open for Summer Sports Recreation Camp. More information
July 3: New Directions Sunday School Class. 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 3: 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.
July 3: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
Please join us for a wonderful time of worship this Sunday, November 8th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 worship services.
Pastor Dan will be preaching at all 3 services on“More Than a Book Study” (John 15:9-17)
We just recently completed our church-wide study and message series called,“A Disciple’s Path,” in which we rediscovered our identity as followers of Jesus in the Wesleyan tradition. An important aspect of living out our faith together is what John Wesley called, “watching over one another in love.” How do we do that, especially today in the 21st century?
For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.
Listen to 250 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
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
November 8: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Peanut Butter & Jelly
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.
November 8: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 250 sermons available. More information
November 8: 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.
November 8: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
November 8: Pender ReGift Thrift Store Christmas Decorating Party, 1:00 pm. More information.
November 8: The Pender Youth Orchestra will kick-off the 2015-2016 season at 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.
November 8: JLU (Jesus Loves You). 5-7 pm
November 8: Sing ‘n Celebrate, 5:00-6:00 pm. Celebrating Military More information.
When we were children, many of us had someone we wanted to be like when we grew up. “I wanna be like Mike,”sang the old Gatorade commercial, referencing the great basketball player, Michael Jordan. Did you know that as we grow up in faith, from baby Christians to mature believers, we can have spiritual role models as well? These are those we call saints; whose lives we might imitate as they followed Jesus. Come and hear about some ancient and modern day saints, and consider who you might want to be like.
For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.
Listen to 248 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
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
November 1: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Pancake Mix, Syrup & Hamburger Helper
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.
November 1: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 248 sermons available. More information
November 1: 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.
November 1: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
November 1: Pender Church Building Renovation Preview Meeting, 11 am. Committee members will present the concept-level plan for Pender’s renovation and be available to answer questions.
Bring your backpacks for a special blessing as we all prepare to start a new school year!
Who: Students of all ages & teachers
What: Back to School Backpack Blessing
When: Sunday, August 30, at all 3 worship services
Item of the Week for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries:
Pancake Mix, Syrup and Jelly
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart located in the coat rack area at the Church.
DON’T HAVE TIME TO SHOP for “Items of the Week”?
You can make a financial contribution – by cash, check or online using direct ACH or a credit card -to the WFCM food pantry.
IMPORTANT – Mark your donation to “WFCM Food Pantry” -if giving online, choose the Miscellaneous fund and write “WFCM Food Pantry” in the optional description box that pops up.
That way we’ll be sure your donation is handled the way you want. This will be recorded as your giving and is tax deductible.
Items of the Week for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries:
Juices, Pancake Mix & Syrup
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart located in the coat rack area at the Church.
DON’T HAVE TIME TO SHOP for “Items of the Week”?
You can make a financial contribution – by cash, check or online using direct ACH or a credit card -to the WFCM food pantry. IMPORTANT – Mark your donation to “WFCM Food Pantry” -if giving online, choose the Miscellaneous fund and write “WFCM Food Pantry” in the optional description box that pops up.
That way we’ll be sure your donation is handled the way you want. This will be recorded as your giving and is tax deductible.
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