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Today at Pender UMC ~ April 3, 2016

This coming Sunday, April 1st, Glen Osborn from China Outreach Ministries will be our special pre-Pender Missions Celebration speaker and will be preaching at all 3 services on “We Work Out, God Works In” (Philippians 2:12-13)

Rev. Glen Osborn has served as President of China Outreach Ministries since 2000. Previously, he served as a youth pastor in Erie, Pennsylvania, a music minister in Cleveland, Tennessee, and a lead pastor in Canton, Ohio. Glen earned a BA in Music Education from Glassboro State College and an MA in Christian studies from Wheaton College in 2015. Glen received his doctor of ministry degree from Columbia International University.

Please join us on Sunday and give Glen a warm Pender welcome!

Listen to 276 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

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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:

April 3: Pender UMC Calendar Events
April 3: This Week at Pender email newsletter
April 3: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Canned Fruit
- 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.
April 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 276 sermons available. More information
April 3: Registration is open for Vacation Bible School (VBS). More information
April 3: Registration is open for Music Camp. More information
April 3: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
April 3: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
April 3: New Directions Sunday School Class. New study entitled “Soul Keeping – Caring for the Most Import Part of You” by John Ortberg. 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.
April 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.
April 3: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
April 3: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
April 3: Teen Sunday School. 11:00 am-noon
April 3: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 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.
April 3: Sing ‘n Celebrate, 5 pm More information
April 3: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
April 3: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
April 3: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
April 3: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30-8:30 pm, with dinner. More information

Today at Pender UMC ~ Sunday, April 12, 2015

12 Apr

Join us this Sunday at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.

Rev. Suzanne Spencer, our Pre-Missions Conference Guest Speaker, will be preaching on “Are You Bearing Fruit?” (John 15:1-8)

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)

This Sunday, April 12th, Suzanne Schmid Spencer will be our special pre-conference speaker. At a time in life when she was looking forward to retiring from her career as a research gerontologist and assisted living administrator, Suzanne was surprised to hear a call to pastoral ministry. She served as Director of Congregational Care at Woodlake UMC near her home in Midlothian VA, as Director of Christian Education at Fairview UMC in Danville VA, and as pastor of New Hope Charge on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. She found a love of mission as a girl under the discipleship of Miss Jean Craig, who served as a Virginia Conference missionary to China and Korea before returning to Richmond to serve local churches. Suzanne has served on a short-term mission team to Mexico and on six Pender teams to Peru. Now retired, she joins her husband, Dr. John Spencer in opening their home in the Valley as a place of rest and renewal for pastors and missionaries.

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:

April 12: Pender UMC Calendar Events
April 12: This Week at Pender email newsletter
April 12: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Canned Fruit & Juices
- 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.
April 12: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 209 sermons available. More information
April 12-April 15: Sign up for Mulch, delivered by the Pender Men. More information
April 12-May 31: Online VBS Registration. VBS will run from July 6-10, 2015.
April 12: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
April 12: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
April 12: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
April 12: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
April 12: 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.
April 12: 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.
April 12: 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.
April 12: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
April 12: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
April 12: Youth Confirmation Classes, 2:00 pm
April 12: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
April 12: Lenten Sing ‘n Celebrate, 7 pm

Sunday, April 12, at Pender UMC

10 Apr

Join us this Sunday at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.

Rev. Suzanne Spencer, our Pre-Missions Conference Guest Speaker, will be preaching on “Are You Bearing Fruit?” (John 15:1-8)

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5)

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:

April 12: Pender UMC Calendar Events
April 12: This Week at Pender email newsletter
April 12: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Canned Fruit & Juices
- 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.
April 12: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 209 sermons available. More information
April 12-April 15: Sign up for Mulch, delivered by the Pender Men. More information
April 12-May 31: Online VBS Registration. VBS will run from July 6-10, 2015.
April 12: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
April 12: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
April 12: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
April 12: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
April 12: 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.
April 12: 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.
April 12: 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.
April 12: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
April 12: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
April 12: Youth Confirmation Classes, 2:00 pm
April 12: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
April 12: Lenten Sing ‘n Celebrate, 7 pm