On Sunday, August 13, 2023 Charlie Taylor played Davidsbündlertänze No. 2 and No. 1 by Schumann during the Offertory.
Davidsbündlertänze (Dances of the League of David), Op. 6, is a group of eighteen pieces for piano composed in 1837 by Robert Schumann, who named them after his music society Davidsbündler.
The theme of the Davidsbündlertänze is based on a mazurka by Clara Wieck. The intimate character pieces are his most personal work. In 1838, Schumann told Clara that the Dances contained “many wedding thoughts” and that “the story is an entire Polterabend (German wedding eve party, during which old crockery is smashed to bring good luck)”.
The pieces are not true dances, but characteristic pieces, musical dialogues about contemporary music between Schumann’s characters Florestan and Eusebius. These respectively represent the impetuous and the lyrical, poetic sides of Schumann’s nature.
This classical piano piece was played during Pender UMC’s Traditional Service.
Charlie is 13 years old and was a student at our Pender Hill Preschool ten years ago.
Please join us at Mellow Mushroom this Wednesday, October 20th between 4pm and 9pm.
We are using this fundraiser to support our basement renovation so that the preschool once again has an indoor space to play in inclement weather and the others that use this space including the Boy Scouts can enjoy a nice new clean space as well.
Just mention Pender UMC Basement Renovation fundraiser when you place your order and 20% will be donated to this important cause!
Mark your calendars for other fundraisers: (more info to come)
November 7th at Panda Express and
November 17th at Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom
14335 Newbrook Dr,
Chantilly, VA 20151
Our goal is that all children will know and experience the love of God, and then extend that love to others.
Follow: We want those who are teaching and spending time with children at Pender to be followers of Jesus, who then teach children how to also be followers.
Reach: Our desire is for God to reach your child in a unique and meaningful way. This may come through some of our various Children’s Ministry events and activities, or through the loving community of Pender.
Transform: Ultimately, a relationship with Jesus changes lives. Living in the love that God has for us is a true gift and often times transforms the way in which we live.
We have activities for children during COVID!
Every Sunday
There are two Children’s Sunday School Classes meeting on Zoom at 10:00 am.
Fun with Music. Music and fellowship for children (ages 0-5) and their parents and/or guardians. Contact the webmaster for more information.
March 21, 2021
The final How to Draw Session.
David Raich has been offering How To Draw lessons for children from Pre-K through 6th Grade.
Join us for the final class at 1pm on Sunday, March 21! Sign up at How to Draw Class
April 3, Easter Egg-stravaganza
The youth are hosting the Easter Egg-stravaganza for the church this year! It’s going to be a day where the youth are serving our community by hosting a fun event for the kiddos!
Check in starts at 12:45pm and the event runs from 1pm-2:30pm.
Starting after Easter
Children’s in-person Chime Group led by Brian Stevenson.
April 19, 2021
Children’s Storytime with Miss Ann and Mr Jim from 1-2 pm. In the parking lot.
May 17, 2021
Children’s Storytime with Miss Ann and Mr Jim from 1-2 pm. In the parking lot.
June 21-25, 2021
VBS (Vacation Bible School) Mystery Island
More information coming soon!
In case you missed it:
Our second “Pender Talk” webinar was February 24, 2021. Dr. K. Drew Baker told us about the difficulties children are facing during this pandemic.
He shared how to help children now, as well as how to help them get ready to go back to school face to face.
When we are COVID-free, Pender offers numerous activities for children of all ages:
Sunday worship (All ages!) – At Pender children are encouraged and invited to participate in worship at church.
Sunday School (newborn- 6th grade) – on Sunday morning, at 10:15, we offer Sunday school for children 2 years old through 6th grade. They are in classes with friends that are around the same age as them so they can learn more about God’s love together. We are currently using Orange Curriculum which is amazing! Their goal is to connect the church and family together to deepen the faith of children!
Sunday Morning Nursery– Babies up to 2 years old are welcome in the nursery during the 9:00 and the 11:15 am service. The nursery provides a warm and loving environment for the children. We also have a pager system to ensure safety and communication with parents. We also have the nursery open during other worship services that Pender offers.
Children’s Church– During the 9 :00 service we have a children’s message within the service specifically for kids! After this time of learning, children 2 years old through second grade are welcome to go downstairs for Children’s church.
Jesus Loves You (JLU) (4th – 6th graders) – On the second Sunday of every month JLU meets and has a time of fellowship, learning, and fun together! They meet from 5-7pm and learn more about God together.
Pender is dedicated to having family events throughout the year where the whole family can come and experience God’s love and fellowship with others together.
All teachers are required to submit to a thorough background check and complete Child Protection Training. In addition, all teacher helpers must attend training.
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