Join us for our very first Lunch Social (for the recently and not-so-recently retired) on June 23 at 11:30 a.m.in the Fellowship Hall. Anyone interested in coming together for some socializing and a light lunch is welcome! We will also discuss ideas for the upcoming months.
Sponsored by the Visitation/Smiles on Wheels Ministry. Please contact Cheryl Moxley with questions or to volunteer by clicking on this link.
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Celebrate God Schedule
8:15 am Worship Service (Traditional) – Main Sanctuary
9:30 am Worship Service (Contemporary) – Main Sanctuary
Sunday School Classes, All Ages
11:00 am Worship Service (Traditional) – Main Sanctuary
Starting at Projects & Activities
9:30 am Food Pantry Display – Near Outreach Center
ReGift Thrift & Outreach Center Display – Near Outreach Ctr.
Operation Gratitude – Outside main entrance
Prison Ministry Display – Outside main entrance
Nursing Home Display – Outside main entrance
Missions Display – Outside main entrance
Crafts for Kids – 1st-6th grade -Cornerstone Room (215/217)
Kindness Pouches – Cornerstone Room (215/217)
Online Giving Demo – Church Office
Pictures for Pender – Church Office
Starting at Purse Survival Kits – Room 220
10:30 am Smiles on Wheels – Room 220
Starting at Know God Service Project – Cornerstone Room (215/217)
11:00 am Crafts for Small Children – Room 216
Prayer Squares – Room 220
JLU activities – Fellowship Hall
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch (look for the roaming carts)
12:15 pm Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo”-Outside near Choir Room
1:30 pm Ice Cream/Dessert – Fellowship Hall
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Turning Point Youth Group Kick-Off
Join us for an exciting evening on Sunday, September 7th, as we kick off the new school year!
Come hungry! We will have a cookout beginning at 6:30 pm. You won’t want to miss all the fun activities we have planned, including the “Bungee Run!” (Back by popular demand!)
Bring a friend and introduce them to the Turning Point Youth Ministry for all 7th through 12th graders!
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Sing ‘N Celebrate, Celebrating Mission
Sept. 7th @ 7 pm
You won’t want to miss hearing our guest from India, Anita Aidinyantz, as she shares regarding her many opportunities to reach out to Indians heading toward a Christ-less eternity. In past years, she has worked with India Evangelical Mission, Inc. – a multifaceted ministry with the goal of winning the lost, equipping the saints, and then sending them forth to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord.
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Sunday School Class for ALL ages, kicks off on Sept. 7th at 9:30 am.
Children: 9:30 – 10:40 am
Ages 2-3 Room 119
Ages 4 & 5 (Kindergarten) Room 121
1st Grade Room 123
2nd Grade Room 122
3rd Grade Room 124
4th Grade Room 126
5th & 6th Grades Room 103
Youth: 9:30 – 10:40
Jr. High Room 222
Sr. High Room 219
Adult Classes: 9:30-10:40 a.m.
- Bethany Sunday School Class: Jeremiah, Habakkuk, Job, Ezekiel (Room 200)
- New Directions Sunday School Class: “All In” by Mark Batterson – video and study series (Room 206)
- Seekers Sunday School Class: Old Testament Characters (Room 216)
- Genesis to Revelation Sunday School Class: “Is the Bible True” video series by Focus on the Family (Room 218-220)
- Cornerstone Sunday School Class: Ephesians and Philippians (Room 215-217)
Adult Class: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- New Sunday School Class: The Good and Beautiful God (begins September 14th) (Room 205 – Library)
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Celebrate God Schedule
8:15 am Worship Service (Traditional) – Main Sanctuary
9:30 am Worship Service (Contemporary) – Main Sanctuary
Sunday School Classes, All Ages
11:00 am Worship Service (Traditional) – Main Sanctuary
Starting at Projects & Activities
9:30 am Food Pantry Display – Near Outreach Center
ReGift Thrift & Outreach Center Display – Near Outreach Ctr.
Operation Gratitude – Outside main entrance
Prison Ministry Display – Outside main entrance
Nursing Home Display – Outside main entrance
Missions Display – Outside main entrance
Crafts for Kids – 1st-6th grade -Cornerstone Room (215/217)
Kindness Pouches – Cornerstone Room (215/217)
Online Giving Demo – Church Office
Pictures for Pender – Church Office
Starting at Purse Survival Kits – Room 220
10:30 am Smiles on Wheels – Room 220
Starting at Know God Service Project – Cornerstone Room (215/217)
11:00 am Crafts for Small Children – Room 216
Prayer Squares – Room 220
JLU activities – Fellowship Hall
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Lunch (look for the roaming carts)
12:15 pm Musical Instrument “Petting Zoo”-Outside near Choir Room
1:30 pm Ice Cream/Dessert – Fellowship Hall
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Turning Point Youth Group Kick-Off
Join us for an exciting evening on Sunday, September 7th, as we kick off the new school year!
Come hungry! We will have a cookout beginning at 6:30 pm. You won’t want to miss all the fun activities we have planned, including the “Bungee Run!” (Back by popular demand!)
Bring a friend and introduce them to the Turning Point Youth Ministry for all 7th through 12th graders!
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Sing ‘N Celebrate, Celebrating Mission
Sept. 7th @ 7 pm
You won’t want to miss hearing our guest from India, Anita Aidinyantz, as she shares regarding her many opportunities to reach out to Indians heading toward a Christ-less eternity. In past years, she has worked with India Evangelical Mission, Inc. – a multifaceted ministry with the goal of winning the lost, equipping the saints, and then sending them forth to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord.
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Sunday School Class for ALL ages, kicks off on Sept. 7th at 9:30 am.
Children: 9:30 – 10:40 am
Ages 2-3 Room 119
Ages 4 & 5 (Kindergarten) Room 121
1st Grade Room 123
2nd Grade Room 122
3rd Grade Room 124
4th Grade Room 126
5th & 6th Grades Room 103
Youth: 9:30 – 10:40
Jr. High Room 222
Sr. High Room 219
Adult Classes: 9:30-10:40 a.m.
- Bethany Sunday School Class: Jeremiah, Habakkuk, Job, Ezekiel (Room 200)
- New Directions Sunday School Class: “All In” by Mark Batterson – video and study series (Room 206)
- Seekers Sunday School Class: Old Testament Characters (Room 216)
- Genesis to Revelation Sunday School Class: “Is the Bible True” video series by Focus on the Family (Room 218-220)
- Cornerstone Sunday School Class: Ephesians and Philippians (Room 215-217)
Adult Class: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
- New Sunday School Class: The Good and Beautiful God (begins September 14th) (Room 205 – Library)
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This Week at Pender
February 21, 2013
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New Sermon Series ~ Hard Questions
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Feb. 24th Sermon: Are issues black and white or only gray?
Is there an answer to the issues we face in the world today? If you look at our congress and society it seems each charts out its answer and that’s it. Or we simply say there isn’t an answer but it’s a gray area and its up to each to decide. Does the Bible teach an objective truth and, if so, what difference does it make? Let’s look at that this Sunday and the issues we as a society face.
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Supper for the Soul Thursday Dinners starts TONIGHT!
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 Join us each Thursday during Lent for dinner and a discussion based on the sermon from the previous Sunday.
Please plan to attend — the program will begin at 6:00 and be finished by 7:00 so that all may attend other evening events as needed.
What’s for dinner?
Feb. 21 – Tortellini Soup & Chicken Tortilla Soup served w/fruit, bread & salad
Feb. 28 – Baked Potato Bar with all the fixings served w/garden salad & fruit
Mar. 7 – Chili and Baked Potato Soup served w/fruit, bread & salad
Mar. 14- Baked Macaroni & Cheese and Baked Macaroni w/Ham & Peas served w/fruit
Mar. 21- Sandwich Night – Egg salad, tuna salad & assorted deli meats served w/chips & fruit
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Common Ground Beautification” Postponed
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The Common Ground “beautification party”
originally scheduled for this Saturday
is being postponed.
Stay tuned for the make-up date, for a day of fun & fellowship!
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JOB OPENING ~ Church Treasurer
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Due to considerable changes over the last several years in our financial management requirements, the SPRC (Staff Parrish Relations Committee) has restructured the Church Treasurer position. The Church Treasurer position is now a full-time salaried position that requires a degree in accounting and a minimum of three years of professional experience. For more information and to review the detailed job description, please visit the following link. If you, or someone you know, are interested, please email your current resume to Heather Amos or send a hard copy to the church office at 12401 Alderwoods Drive, Fairfax, Va. 22033.
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Lenten Sing ‘n Celebrate and Healing Service ~ March 3rd at 7 pm
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 Many have wondered about in Matthew 21:21 – “that if we have faith and don’t doubt, we can move mountains.” Jesus, of course, was not suggesting that His followers use prayer as “magic” and perform in constant “mountain moving” acts. At our Lenten SNC, we will all have a special time for realizing that He was actually making a strong point about the disciples’ (and our) lack of faith. Have we talked to God about the kinds of mountains we face?
If in need of healing, this is the best time to reserve this evening on your calendar for Pastor Kenny’s Time of Healing.
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Camp Highroad Benefit Concert ~ March 2nd at 7:00 pm
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Join JC Reigns (Rev Kev’s band)
for an evening of Praise and Worship
to benefit Camp Highroad
March 2 at 7:00 pm
at
Arcola United Methodist Church
24757 Evergreen Mills Road,Dulles, VA 20166
All donations received at the concert will help Camp Highroad reach their goal to teach 700 children this summer about Jesus and what it means to have Him in their lives. Help make a life-long difference in a child’s life.
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Three of the booklets in the rack are:
- 40 Days & 40 Ways to Make the Most of Lent This Year
- Make Lent a Season for Healing Your Grief
- A Simple Family Prayer Plan for Lent
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MISSION TRIP TO BRAZIL
We are in the first steps of planning a trip to work with Pender Missionaries,
Charles and Becky Jackson, in the outlying areas of Rio. The Jacksons work with an interdenominational Church which they helped start 10 years ago, along with several satellite churches.
This is a relational ministry with the main focus being on helping to feed the poor, visiting homes, training leaders and outreach.
The dates of the trip are to be determined (most likely the end of June). If interested in being part of this awesome ministry adventure, please contact Sarah Hocker . |
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Wanted: A Few Good Women and Men
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 Do our military service members and veterans hold a special place in your heart?
Pender UMC is looking to expand our military ministry in 2013. Are you good at organizing a donation drive? Enjoy sending cards and notes of encouragement? Willing to organize and host a sporting event to benefit our wounded warriors? Crafty and able to knit, crochet, or sew items to donate? Want to support military families in some way? Looking to help out in a small or large way but simply don’t know how to get started? Please stop by the Military Ministry table near the coat racks anytime in February (between and after Sunday church services). You’ll be able to sign up, get information, share ideas, and ask questions. Or you can simply email Kay Creel with your area of interest and questions.
God bless those who are serving and have served our country. |
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 We have wonderful news to share – the Pender UMC Visitation Ministry (aka Smiles on Wheels) is up and running! It is a blessing to have their services and we are looking to you, our church community, to let us know of folks who might enjoy a visit from our volunteers. The group of women have been trained by Chris Hanak, and have been busy since the fall bringing smiles and Christ to those who are not able to come to church on a regular basis. Please contact Joyce Munt in our Church Office with any names or questions you might have concerning visitation and fellowship by this group.
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 CHILD PROTECTION POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS FOR 2013 need to be signed by all those working with children.
Forms are available on the Welcome Desk.
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With the relatively warm winter we’ve had, Spring is truly just around the corner!
Time to order mulch from your Pender United Methodist Men!
This is our annual fundraiser, enabling the Pender Men to sponsor short-term mission trips for men from Pender to minister in places like Peru, Thailand, Poland, Paraguay, and Philippi, WV. Funds raised also support local missions including the Voices of Youth, FACETS, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, and other vital Pender activities.
This year we will be delivering mulch on Saturday, March 16th.
Please place your 2013 order as soon as possible! Order here..
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Item of the Week for WFCM
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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries
is in great need of the following to
distribute to the needy in our area:
RICE
(yellow, white & long grain)
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.
46 oz. bottles of oil & fruit juices are always needed and welcome too!
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Save The Date
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Feb. 22-23 Youth Participate in World Vision 30 Hour Famine
March 1 Youth Ski Trip
March 3 Sing ‘n Celebrate and Healing Service
March 16 Mulch Delivery
March 23 Arlington District Methodist Men’s Executive Board Meeting
March 24 Palm Sunday
March 27 Easter Story Time and Egg Hunt
March 28 Holy Thursday Service
March 29 Good Friday Service
March 31 Easter Sunday Services ~ Sunrise, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am
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12401 Alder Woods Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 278-8023
(703) 352-3375 fax
Sunday Services at 8:15 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Child Care Provided
www.penderumc.org
church.office@penderumc.org
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This Week at Pender
February 14, 2013
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New Sermon Series ~ Hard Questions
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Feb. 17th Sermon: Is the Bible Relevant for Us Today?
The Bible was written so long ago. How can it be useful for us? It speaks to another time and different issues! Or does it? The Bible speaks to each generation and each age. Let’s see the relevancy of the Bible for us in 2013.
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Is God Calling You?!
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MISSION TRIP TO BRAZIL
We are in the first steps of planning a trip to work with Pender Missionaries,
Charles and Becky Jackson, in the outlying areas of Rio. The Jacksons work with an interdenominational Church which they helped start 10 years ago, along with several satellite churches.
This is a relational ministry with the main focus being on helping to feed the poor, visiting homes, training leaders and outreach.
The dates of the trip are to be determined (most likely the end of June). If interested in being part of this awesome ministry adventure, please contact Sarah Hocker . |
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Common Ground Worship Service Volunteer Brunch ~ Feb. 17th
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 On Sunday, February 17th, there will be a meeting for all the wonderful volunteers and potential servants for our 9:30 Common Ground worship service. If you are currently a volunteer in any capacity, or are considering joining our great group, please plan to attend this brunch, which will start at 10:30 am.
So for all praise team members, greeters, readers, prayers and the list goes on, please mark this date. It is our hope to bring everyone together, discuss plans for 2013 and celebrate our work here at Pender UMC. |
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Supper for the Soul Thursday Dinners beginning Feb. 21st
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 Beginning on Thursday February 21st, we will be meeting for dinner and discussion during the period of Lent. It was a huge success last year and we hope to continue this time of fellowship and learning, in addition to great food, for the duration of Lent. We will be discussing the sermon from the week prior, as a table group, while enjoying home cooked dinners.
Please plan to attend — the program will begin at 6:00 and be finished by 7:00 so that all may attend other evening events as needed. |
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Wanted: A Few Good Women and Men
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Pender UMC is looking to expand our military ministry in 2013. Are you good at organizing a donation drive? Enjoy sending cards and notes of encouragement? Willing to organize and host a sporting event to benefit our wounded warriors? Crafty and able to knit, crochet, or sew items to donate? Want to support military families in some way? Looking to help out in a small or large way but simply don’t know how to get started? Please stop by the Military Ministry table near the coat racks anytime in February (between and after Sunday church services). You’ll be able to sign up, get information, share ideas, and ask questions. Or you can simply email Kay Creelwith your area of interest and questions.
God bless those who are serving and have served our country. |
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Smiles on Wheels
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We have wonderful news to share – the Pender UMC Visitation Ministry (aka Smiles on Wheels) is up and running! It is a blessing to have their services and we are looking to you, our church community, to let us know of folks who might enjoy a visit from our volunteers. The group of women have been trained by Chris Hanak, and have been busy since the fall bringing smiles and Christ to those who are not able to come to church on a regular basis. Please contact Joyce Munt in our Church Office with any names or questions you might have concerning visitation and fellowship by this group.
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Epiphany Prison Ministry
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This weekend a team from Northern Virginia will again go behind the walls at Culpeper Juvenile Correctional Center for an “Epiphany” weekend. Please pray for our team as they show God’s infinite love and grace to young people in prison.
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Child Protection Policy
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CHILD PROTECTION POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS FOR 2013 need to be signed by all those working with children.
Forms are available on the Welcome Desk.
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Got Mulch?
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With the relatively warm winter we’ve had, Spring is truly just around the corner!
Time to order mulch from your Pender United Methodist Men!
This is our annual fundraiser, enabling the Pender Men to sponsor short-term mission trips for men from Pender to minister in places like Peru, Thailand, Poland, Paraguay, and Philippi, WV. Funds raised also support local missions including the Voices of Youth, FACETS, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, and other vital Pender activities.
This year we will be delivering mulch on Saturday March 16th.
Please place your 2013 order as soon as possible! Order here..
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Lenten Care Notes
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| LENTEN CARE NOTES are available in a rack on the right wall near the Sanctuary entrance. These 8-page booklets offer spiritual encouragement, help and hope.
Three of the booklets in the rack are:
- 40 Days & 40 Ways to Make the Most of Lent This Year
- Make Lent a Season for Healing Your Grief
- A Simple Family Prayer Plan for Lent
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JOB OPENING ~ Church Treasurer
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Due to considerable changes over the last several years in our financial management requirements, the SPRC (Staff Parrish Relations Committee) has restructured the Church Treasurer position. The Church Treasurer position is now a full-time salaried position that requires a degree in accounting and a minimum of three years of professional experience. For more information and to review the detailed job description, please visit the following link. If you, or someone you know, are interested, please email your current resume to Heather Amos or send a hard copy to the church office at 12401 Alderwoods Drive, Fairfax, Va. 22033.
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Item of the Week for WFCM
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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries
is in great need of the following to
distribute to the needy in our area:
Canned Fruit
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.
46 oz. bottles of oil & fruit juices are always needed and welcome too!
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Save The Date
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Feb. 22-23 Youth Participate in World Vision 30 Hour Famine
March 1 Youth Ski Trip
March 3 Sing ‘n Celebrate and Healing Service
March 24 Palm Sunday
March 27 Easter Story Time and Egg Hunt
March 28 Holy Thursday Service
March 29 Good Friday Service
March 31 Easter Sunday Services
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12401 Alder Woods Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 278-8023
(703) 352-3375 fax
Sunday Services at 8:15 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Child Care Provided
www.penderumc.org
church.office@penderumc.org
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