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Today at Pender UMC ~ November 8, 2015

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.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Sunday Childcare

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
JUNIOR CHURCH ~ Grades 1 – 5, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Calendar of Events

Also today:

November 8: Pender UMC Calendar Events
November 8: This Week at Pender email newsletter
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 8-30: Register for Christmas VBS. More information.
November 8: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
November 8: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
November 8: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am 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: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
November 8: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 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.
November 8: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
November 8: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
November 8: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
November 8: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information

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Posted by MaryO on November 8, 2015 in Bible Study, Books of The Bible, Children's Council, Get Involved!, Item of the Week, Ministries, Music, Music Ministry, Outreach, Pender UMC, Sermon, Sing 'n Celebrate, Small Groups, The Holy Bible, Turning Point Youth

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Today at Pender UMC ~ June 7, 2015

07 Jun

Please join us today Sunday, June 7, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.

Sermon Series: STORIES

June 7 – The Children’s Musical, The Sailor’s Bible, will be presented by the Asbury and Wesley Choirs of Pender UMC.

This new children’s musical includes three Bible stories: Noah and the Great Flood, Jonah and the Great Fish, and Paul’s Shipwreck. Each story features the ocean as a symbol for the chaos of life and shows how only the power of God is greater than the natural forces of wind and wave.

It’s all done with a childlike playfulness full of humor and songs rich with catchy melodies.

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also Today:

June 7: Pender UMC Calendar Events
June 7: This Week at Pender email newsletter
June 7: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Juice, Canned Fruit, Yellow Rice, Syrup, Condiments, Breakfast Foods (Pancake Mix, Cereal)
- 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 7: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 218 sermons available. More information
June 7-July 3: Music Camp Registration is open until we reach 60 campers. Music Camp will run from July 6-10, 2015 in the afternoon.
June 7: Philippi, West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
June 7: UMCOR Health Kits due today
June 7: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
June 7: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
June 7: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
June 7: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
June 7: 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 7: 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 7: 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 7: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
June 7: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
June 7: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
June 7: Sing ‘n Celebrate, 6:30 pm. More information

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Posted by MaryO on June 7, 2015 in Get Involved!, Missions, Music, Pender UMC

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Today is Palm Sunday! Pender UMC

29 Mar

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most important week of the church year. At the other end of Holy Week is Easter, the most important day of the church year.

For Christians, this is the big event! And it’s all about the mystery that somehow Jesus Christ makes us one with God.

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!

Today 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.”

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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

March 29 at 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am – PALM/PASSION SUNDAY –

8:15 & 11:00 am Service Sermon Title: Old Rugged Cross

9:30 am Service Sermon Title: Palm Branches & Kings – Luke 19:28-38

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also Sunday:

March 29: Palm Sunday – Holy Week Begins More information
March 29: Pender UMC Calendar Events
March 29: This Week at Pender email newsletter
March 29: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Hamburger Helper & Peanut Butter
- 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.
March 29: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 206 sermons available. More information
March 29-April 15: Sign up for Mulch, delivered by the Pender Men. More information
March 29: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
March 29: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
March 29: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
March 29: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
March 29: 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.
March 29: 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.
March 29: 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.
March 29: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
March 29: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
March 29: Youth Confirmation Classes
March 29: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information

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Posted by MaryO on March 29, 2015 in Bible Study, Chuck Knows Church, Get Involved!, Holidays, Lent, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Sermon, The Holy Bible, Videos

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News from WFCM (Western Fairfax Christian Ministries)

10 Jan

It’s “Food Pantry Friday!”

Top five needs for our pantry this week are:

Cooking Oil

Fruit Juices

Canned Meats

Peanut Butter

Volunteer Opportunity January 25th! “Stuff the Bus”

Here are the details:

DATE: Saturday, January 25, 2014

LOCATION: Clifton Giant
5740 Union Mill Road
Clifton, VA 20124

TIME: 9:30am – 4:30pm (Staff will be there at 9am to set up)

Need 3 groups of 5 to volunteer at during the following shifts at the Giant:

9:30am – 12:00pm

12:00pm – 2:30pm

2:30pm – 4:30pm

Need 4 individuals (or a group) of strong individuals to help unload food at the pantry from 4:45pm – 6:30pm (ages 16 and older).

***MUST FILL OUT Application first to help.

Please contact Annette Bosley at (703) 988-9656, or email her at abosley@wfcmva.org. for more information***

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Posted by MaryO on January 10, 2014 in Get Involved!, Local News, Pender UMC

Tags: canned meat, cooking oil, Food Pantry Friday, Fruit Juice, peanut butter, Stuff the Bus, volunteer, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM

Peanut Butter Run Against Hunger

03 Sep

On Saturday September 21st, participate in a 5K Peanut Butter Run Against Hunger fun run and walk at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. The event will raise money and food for LINK, a Loudoun County based food bank, to distribute to hungry families in the Reston, Chantilly, Sterling, Ashburn, and Herndon areas. Cost of admission? 2 jars of Peanut Butter & $4 or 3 jars of Peanut Butter & $10 per family.

The 5K race begins at 9:00 with a kids-dash at 10:00. Pre-register at pbrunagainsthunger@gmail.com

About LINK:

Providing emergency food to local people in need is the primary mission of LINK. Every month they deliver food to approximately 50-60 qualifying families and many more during the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. LINK also makes food deliveries to other support organizations whenever possible, including the Embry Rucker Shelter, Good Shepherd Alliance Shelters, The Closet, William Waters House, and the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center.