
Join us at 8:15, 9:30 or 11:00 am in worship this Sunday, June 29th. The sermon for Sunday is “Pentecost Fire” (Matthew 3:10-12)
When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost there were flaming tongues of fire. Jesus had promised that they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire. So what’s with the fire? Where is the fire? Let’s see this Sunday…
Please note: Junior Church will not be meeting during the 11:00 Service in the summer. (Junior Church will resume after Labor Day.)
Click on this link to find out more information about our upcoming sermons.
Also today:
- June 29: Pender UMC Calendar Events
- June 29: This Week at Pender email newsletter
- June 29: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Personal Products (shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.)
- 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 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 153 sermons available. More information
- June 29: Register for Music Camp Wait List (Registration is closed). More information
- June 29: Sunday School Classes. Read the brochure
Classroom assignments for children will be posted near the entrance and outside classrooms.
Come and bring a friend!
- June 29: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
- June 29: Beginner’s Bible Study, 9:30-10:40 am for 12 weeks
- June 29: Our first Pender Softball game, 2:00 pm at Poplar Tree Park, Field number 7, 4718 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA. Come to play or come to cheer! It should be great fun for ALL!
All ages and talents invited. Just bring sunscreen, water, a glove and a smile.
Come to play or come to cheer! It should be great fun for ALL!
- June 29: Disciple II Bible Study, 4:00 pm
- June 29: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information Our Turning Point Youth Group for all 7th-12th graders invites all rising 7th graders to join in all the fun.
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Our very own Thom Jones, a member of Pender, will be preaching this Sunday, June 22nd, at the 8:15 & 11:00 am Traditional Services. His sermon title is “Standing Between Fear and Faith.” (2 Corinthians 5:1-10)
Our Youth Pastor, Tim Lyberger, will be preaching at our 9:30 Common Ground Service this Sunday. His sermon title is “What If!” (Matthew 26:18 & Romans 8:15)
Please note: Junior Church will not be meeting during the 11:00 Service in the summer. (Junior Church will resume after Labor Day.)
Click on this link to find out more information about our upcoming sermons.
Also today:
- June 22: Pender UMC Calendar Events
- June 22: This Week at Pender email newsletter
- June 22: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Cereals & Boxed Milk
- 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 22: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 151 sermons available. More information
- June 22: Register for Music Camp Wait List (Registration is closed). More information
- June 22: Sunday School Classes. Read the brochure
- June 22: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
- June 22: Beginner’s Bible Study, 9:30-10:40 am for 12 weeks
- June 22: Disciple II Bible Study, 4:00 pm
- June 22: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
Tags: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Bible Study, calendar, common ground, Matthew 26:18, Music Camp, parents, podcast, Romans 8:15, Sunday School, This Week at Pender, Thom Jones, Tim Lyberger, Time Out, traditional service, Turning Point Youth Ministry, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM

Today is Graduation Sunday! Our 2014 high school and college graduates will be honored at the 11:00 am Traditional Service. All 2014 graduates are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns.
This Sunday is also Father’s Day! Happy Father’s Day to all of our fathers in our families and Church family.
Sermon on June 15th at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am services:
“Pentecost Passion.” The fire of the Holy Spirit gives us passion for life. As we celebrate our graduates’ accomplishments, we also will be praying that the Holy Spirit will empower their passion and help them and us to use our gifts in the world.
Click on this link to find out more information about our upcoming sermons.
Also today:
- June 15: Pender UMC Calendar Events
- June 15: This Week at Pender email newsletter
- June 15: 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.
- June 15: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 149 sermons available. More information
- June 15: Music Camp registration is open. More information
- June 15: Register for VBS Wait list (Registration is closed, waitlist only) http://www.penderumc.org/vbs
- June 15: Graduation Sunday
- June 15: Sunday School Classes. Read the brochure
- June 15: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
- June 15: Beginner’s Bible Study, 9:30-10:40 am for 12 weeks
- June 15: Disciple II Bible Study, 4:00 pm
- June 15: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
Tags: Bible Study, calendar, Father's Day, Graduate Sunday, Music Camp, parents, Pender Podcast, Pentecost Passion, sermon, Sunday School, This Week at Pender, Time Out, Turning Point Youth Ministry, VBS, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM

The sermon for Sunday, June 8th is “Pentecost for All” (Acts 2:1-13)
Gifts of the Holy Spirit are given so that we will be prepared for the work of service and the body of Christ will be built up. Each of us has gifts. What are your gifts? How are you using them? On this celebration of Pentecost and confirming our teenagers into faith in Christ, let’s celebrate the Holy Spirit and the gifts He gives.
Also today:
- Sunday School Classes. Read the brochure
- Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
- Beginner’s Bible Study, 9:30-10:40 am for 12 weeks
Everyone is invited to join us after the 11:00 Service for a “carnival-themed” picnic. We’ll have yummy food, carnival games and other activities.
And then…
- Disciple II Bible Study, 4:00 pm
- A FREE Car Wash from 5:00 to 6:00!
JLU Youth Group for all 4-6th graders meets this Sunday, June 8th, and our outreach project is to wash your car from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Please be sure to have the kids bring a change of clothes for dinner. We had a great year learning about the 12 disciples and wish everyone the best over the summer break. We will start up again in September with Grades 4 – 6th.
Last but not least:
As usual:
- June 8: Pender UMC Calendar Events
- June 8: This Week at Pender email newsletter
- June 8: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Snacks & Crackers in Sleeves
- 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 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 147 sermons available. More information
- June 8: Music Camp registration is open. More information
- June 8: Register for VBS Wait list (Registration is closed, waitlist only) http://www.penderumc.org/vbs
Tags: 12 Disciples, Acts 2:1-13, Bible Study, car wash, carnival, Christ, confirmation, dinner, food, games, gifts, Holy Spirit, JLU, Music Camp, outreach, parents, Pender Podcast, Pentecost, picnic, Sunday School, Time Out, Turning Point Youth Ministry, VBS

June 1 – Children’s Musical
Join us in worship Sunday, June 1st at all three services as the Wesley and Asbury choirs present “Holy Moses!” a telling of the life of Moses in the form of the popular television series “Trading Places.”
Also on Sunday:
- June 1: Sunday School Classes. Read the brochure
- June 1: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
- June 1: Beginner’s Bible Study, 9:30-10:40 am for 12 weeks
- June 1: Pender ReGift Thrift Volunteer Appreciation Party, after the 11:00 Service. More information
- June 1: Disciple II Bible Study, 4:00 pm
- June 1: Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. Register for this orchestra.
- June 1: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
- June 1: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
- June 1: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
- June 1: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
- June 1: Sing ‘N’ Celebrate, 7:00 pm More information
Tags: Asbury Choir, Bible Study, Celebration Ringers, children's musical, Holy Moses!, parents, Pender Regift Thrift Store, Sing 'n Celebrate, Sunday School, Time Out, Trading Places, Turning Point Youth Ministry, Volunteer Appreciation Party, Wesley Choir, Youth Choir, Youth Handbell Ensemble, Youth Orchestra