Western Fairfax Christian Ministries gives thanks to Pender United Methodist Church for our continued support of their food pantry.
Since January 2014, our congregation has provided WFCM with food and toiletries totaling 13,418 pounds!
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Hypothermia Center
Pender is hosting a Hypothermia Center in January and help is needed during the week of January 11-18.
We need servants to welcome our brothers and sisters in from the street during the week.
Servant roles are: greeters, meal preparers/servers/clean-up, overnight security, van drivers, food/toiletry/etc. donors, and anyone interested in experiencing the joy of serving our fellow man!
If you are interested in helping, please sign up on the Connection Card in the Bulletin on Sunday or here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4cacab2a1-pender2
Is God Calling you?
Pender is hosting a Hypothermia Center in January and help is needed during the week of January 11-18.
We need servants to welcome our brothers and sisters in from the street during the week.
Servant roles are: greeters, meal preparers/servers/clean-up, overnight security, van drivers, food/toiletry/etc. donors, and anyone interested in experiencing the joy of serving our fellow man!
If you are interested in helping, please sign up on the Connection Card in the Bulletin on Sunday.
Western Fairfax Ministries Gives Thanks to Pender!
WFCM thanks our congregation for our continued support of their food pantry. With the recent economy, they have seen a tremendous increase in the number of families in need.
According to WFCM, since July 1, 2013 Pender UMC has provided them with food and toiletries totaling 7,952.87 pounds!
Great job Pender!
Help Support Pender’s Mission Team Going to Brazil
Brazil: Muriqui Hills (Photo credit: Rhys Asplundh)
Pender’s mission team going to Brazil in June needs your help in collecting some items for the women we will visit. Please help us collect the following:
. toothbrushes
. make-up (especially lipstick)
. small women’s deodorant
. lotions
. body wash
. shampoo
. hair conditioner
. fancy soaps
. small scarves
. hair accessories
. costume jewelry
Please place these items in the basket in the area wherewe hang coats marked FOR BRAZIL. We thank you ahead of time!
Related articles
- Get More Involved at Pender (pendernews.org)
- Pender’s Annual Mission Conference ~ April 12-14th Faith Promise Missions Budget (pendernews.org)
Health Kits for UMCOR
Our Mary Martha Women’s Circle is collecting health kits to be given to those impacted by disasters through the United Methodist Committee on Relief. Pastor Kenny will be taking these kits with him to the Annual Conference in June.
Each kit should contain ONLY:
1 face cloth
1 hand towel
1 bar of soap
1 comb
1 nail clipper
l toothbrush
6 bandaids
$2 for toothpaste & shipping
Please place the above items in a ziplock gallon plastic bag and drop off in the Church Office by June 2nd.
