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Snowball Mountain Challenge at Pender UMC

Get ready to turn your next summer VBS into an unforgettable adventure with Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS 2026!

Snowball Mountain Challenge invites kids to an exciting winter sports event where they become Challengers, gearing up for frosty games, snowy surprises, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. They will come to realize that with the strength God provides, they can share their gifts, be brave, give their all, pray, and hope.

Your kids will be guided by the energetic Activities Director and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet, who is reporting on the events. Challengers aren’t just playing games. Using their Challenge Companion (the Bible), they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories, while connecting the learnings to Bible Stories and Lift Lessons (Key Learnings). With a unique winter theme and solid theology at its core, Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure, teaching kids that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, NRSV).

Bring your family together to experience Snowball Mountain Challenge. Your VBS program will be transformed into a mountaintop experience filled with laughter, life lessons, and lasting faith. As children face their challenges and discover their strength in God, you’ll hear them say, “Challenge accepted – with God I am strong.”

Ages

Potty-trained three year olds through ninth grade

Registration includes lunch and a T-shirt.
The cost is $30.

Questions?

Contact
Jane McKee
VBS Director
(703) 278-8023

Can you help?

Volunteer here.

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Posted by MaryO on June 8, 2026 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: children, kids, lunch, middle school, Philippians 4:13, Snowball Mountain Challenge, t-shirt, toddlers, Vacation Bible School, VBS

Pender Woman of the Year Tea, February 22

21 Feb

Our “2025 Woman of the Year” has done so much for Pender members of all ages! She has taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years.

Our special nominee has served on Church Council and has often graced us as Lay Leader on a Sunday morning. She continues to be a Conference Delegate, and her outreach now includes being a guest preacher at other churches.

Our nominee is always able to say a prayer upon request with eloquence. She has personally counseled many young women, and attends Bible Study and “Lectio’ Divina” for her own spiritual growth. She is a wonderful role-model of faith and perseverance!

This special woman has lightning fingers when making prayer shawls, and she rings bells with accuracy and teamwork. She continues to bless others, despite her own health issues.

“Well-done, good and faithful servant!

Please stand in appreciation for our amazing “2025 Woman of the Year”, Carol-Anne Kaye.

On February 22 at noon, there will be a tea honoring Carol-Anne. Please come and congratulate her!

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Posted by MaryO on February 21, 2026 in Ministries, Pender UMC, Pender Women

Tags: Carol-Anne Kaye, handbells, Lectio Divina, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Sunday School, VBS, Woman of the Year

Congratulations, Pender Woman of the Year 2025!

16 Feb

Our “2025 Woman of the Year” has done so much for Pender members of all ages! She has taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years.

This special woman has lightning fingers when making prayer shawls, and she rings bells with accuracy and teamwork. She continues to bless others, despite her own health issues.

“Well-done, good and faithful servant!

Please stand in appreciation for our amazing “2025 Woman of the Year”, Carol-Anne Kaye.

On February 22 at noon, there will be a tea honoring Carol-Anne. Please congratulate her!

Leave a comment

Posted by MaryO on February 16, 2026 in Ministries, Pender UMC, Pender Women

Tags: Carol-Anne Kaye, handbells, Lectio Divina, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Sunday School, VBS, Woman of the Year

Coming Soon!

27 Jan

Please join us on Saturday, March 7 from 9:30 to 3:00 PM at Pender United Methodist Church for a powerful women’s retreat enabling you an opportunity to engage in corporate and individual worship and prayer.

The retreat is designed to bring women together for spiritual growth, personal reflection, and fellowship. The retreat Unshakable Faith will offer two powerful sermons, workshops, and a healing and anointment service that addresses, hope, healing, renewal, and overcoming doubt to stand firm in the midst of your trials.

Narcotics Anonymous, founded in 1953, is a “nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.”

Similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, this will be part of Pender’s Recovery Ministry

Our vision is that one day every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in their own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life.

Needed:

Prayer Warriors … Pray for the support team. Pray for those fighting their addictions.
Support Team… Sign up to welcome and be available on a Monday evening.

Alpha Youth!

Unpack the basics of the Christian faith together. No pressure. No judgement. Just open conversation over some good food. That’s it. Come along, see what you think.

Adults, we need you!

Facilitator.
Assistant.
Meal prep.
Prayer leader.

This is a week-long hands-on mission trip for middle to high school teenagers that introduces the youth to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through missional living, confronting issues of social justice, and completion of a hands-on project in Philippi, West Virginia.

Adult volunteers are also needed to assist and support the youth.

This year’s trip begins Saturday July 17, 2026

Get ready to turn your next summer VBS into an unforgettable adventure with Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS 2026!

Your kids will be guided daily by the energetic Activities Director and the lovable Ollie the Arctic Seal puppet, who is reporting on the events. Challengers aren’t just playing games. Using their Challenge Companion (the Bible), they learn to draw strength from their faith through powerful stories, while connecting the learnings to Bible Stories and Lift Lessons (Key Learnings). With a unique winter theme and solid theology at its core, Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS delivers joy and meaning in equal measure, teaching kids that “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, NRSV).

Bring your church family together to experience Snowball Mountain Challenge. Your VBS program will be transformed into a mountaintop experience filled with laughter, life lessons, and lasting faith. As children face their challenges and discover their strength in God, you’ll hear them say, “Challenge accepted – with God I am strong.”

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Posted by MaryO on January 27, 2026 in Children's Council, Get Involved!, Impact Youth, Ministries, Missions, Outreach, Pender UMC, Pender Women, Philippi, Young Adult, Youth

Tags: alcoholics anonymous, Alpha Program, Alpha Youth, Narcotics Anonymous, Pender United Methodist Women, Philippi Mission Trip, retreat, Vacation Bible School, VBS, Woman of the Year, Women in Faith

VBS 2025 – Road Trip!

26 Mar

Both Pender and KUMC will share in this year’s VBS.

This year’s VBS is for potty-trained three year olds through ninth graders.

Embark on an exciting journey with Road Trip VBS, based on Joshua 1:9 – “The LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Discover God’s presence everywhere as we explore new places, make new friends, and experience God’s goodness together. Join us in a fun-filled adventure on the open road, taking all the kids (Travelers) on thrilling journeys to exciting destinations. Led by the Navigator and an adventurous pup Scout, kids will learn that God is always with them.

Through engaging stories from the Navigators’ Guide (the Bible), Travelers will delve into timeless tales of faith from the Old and New Testaments. Get ready for twists, turns, and excitement as they face new challenges and find strength in God’s presence on this unforgettable trip! Road trips are a great way to build strong relationships and create indelible memories. This makes Road Trip VBS not only a fun experience for kids, but also an opportunity for them to strengthen their faith and bond with others in their community.

With engaging activities, interactive games, and meaningful lessons, children will have a blast while they grow in their understanding of God’s love and promises for everyone.