The Music Ministry at Pender is dedicated to using God’s gift of music to joyfully lift praises to His name! Our primary focus is to enhance our worship experience at Pender through music.

We have groups of all ages, sizes and abilities. All of our music groups are comprised of dedicated volunteers who love music and understand its ability to make the heart and soul soar. Children as young as preschool age are having fun and enjoying Christian fellowship by singing and ringing praises to God, and learning what it means to become a worship leader. Friendships and bonds are formed in these groups that can last a lifetime. We learn and present a variety of musical styles in worship, from classical to contemporary. We strive to understand how an anthem’s text or a melodic line in a handbell piece conveys God’s love for all. Through our understanding, we help our congregation know God better, so that in turn, we all may become “Disciples for Christ.”

Our goal is to involve every person who wishes to glorify God through music. There is something for every music lover at Pender. You do not need to know how to read music to sing or ring with us! If you love to sing or play an instrument, we would love to have you join us. If you enjoy handbells and want to join a handbell group, please come!

Adult Groups

Sanctuary Choir, rehearses Thursdays 7:30 -9 pm
Revelation Ringers (adult beginner handbells), rehearses Tuesdays 6-6:45 pm in the Sanctuary
Carillon Ringers (intermediate handbells), rehearses Tuesdays 7-7:45 pm in the Sanctuary
Joy Ringers (advanced handbells), rehearses Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 pm in the Sanctuary

Even if you are a returning member, please register anyway so that we can make sure everything is up to date and in the same place.

Registration opens August 2, 2015.

If you do not have a My Pender Page, registration information is here.

Children and Youth

Cherub Choir – Age 3 1/2 through kindergarten
Cherub Bells – Kindergarteners only
Rainbow Chimers – Grades 1 and 2
Children’s Handbells – Grades 3-6
Asbury Choir – Grades 1-2
Wesley Choir – Grades 3-6
Youth Handbells – Grades 7-12
Youth Choir – Grades 7-12
Youth Instrumental Ensemble, kick-off after marching band season (November)

Registration opens August 2, 2015.

Register for Pender Preschool/Kindergarten Music Ministry through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

If you do not have a My Pender Page, registration information is here.

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Posted by MaryO on August 2, 2015 in Music, Pender UMC

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Today at Pender UMC ~ Sunday, June 14th

14 Jun

You won’t want to miss this Sunday, June 14th!

June 14th is Senior Sunday and we will be recognizing all of our 2015 graduates during our 11:00 Service. (If you are a 2015 high school or college graduate, please wear your cap and gown.)

It’s always an exciting time to see our first graders receive their Bibles, which will also take place during the 11:00 Service.

After the 11:00 service, stay and enjoy our Pender Picnic and RevKev Send off! Everyone is welcome to attend! Enjoy great food, a wonderful time of fellowship with others in our Church family, and LOTS of fun and games.

8:15 & 11:00 am Sermon Title: “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”

9:30 am Common Ground Sermon Title: “Seeds of Greatness Inside Of You”

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also Today:

June 14: Pender UMC Calendar Events
June 14: This Week at Pender email newsletter
June 14: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Applesauce and Juice
- 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 14: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 221 sermons available. More information
June 14-July 3: Music Camp Registration is open until we reach 60 campers. There is a waitlist available. Music Camp will run from July 6-10, 2015 in the afternoon.
June 14: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
June 14: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
June 14: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
June 14: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
June 14: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
June 14: 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.
June 14: 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.
June 14: 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.
June 14: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
June 14: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
June 14: JLU. End of year meeting from 5 – 7 pm. Pender’s Jr. Youth Group will be saying goodbye to our 6th graders with pizza and ice cream.
June 14: FREE Car Wash, 5-6 pm as part of JLU’s outreach project. (It is really FREE — no donations!)
June 14: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information

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Posted by MaryO on June 14, 2015 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Missions, Music, Pender UMC, Sermon

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Today at Pender UMC ~ June 7, 2015

07 Jun

Please join us today Sunday, June 7, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.

Sermon Series: STORIES

June 7 – The Children’s Musical, The Sailor’s Bible, will be presented by the Asbury and Wesley Choirs of Pender UMC.

This new children’s musical includes three Bible stories: Noah and the Great Flood, Jonah and the Great Fish, and Paul’s Shipwreck. Each story features the ocean as a symbol for the chaos of life and shows how only the power of God is greater than the natural forces of wind and wave.

It’s all done with a childlike playfulness full of humor and songs rich with catchy melodies.

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also Today:

June 7: Pender UMC Calendar Events
June 7: This Week at Pender email newsletter
June 7: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Juice, Canned Fruit, Yellow Rice, Syrup, Condiments, Breakfast Foods (Pancake Mix, Cereal)
- 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 7: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 218 sermons available. More information
June 7-July 3: Music Camp Registration is open until we reach 60 campers. Music Camp will run from July 6-10, 2015 in the afternoon.
June 7: Philippi, West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
June 7: UMCOR Health Kits due today
June 7: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
June 7: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
June 7: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
June 7: Sunday School Classes. 9:30 am More information
June 7: 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.
June 7: 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.
June 7: 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.
June 7: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
June 7: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
June 7: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
June 7: Sing ‘n Celebrate, 6:30 pm. More information