By following Jesus and reaching out to others, we seek God's transformation of ourselves and our world.
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Please join us this Sunday, March 26th, at our 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 am Worship Services as we continue our Sermon Series on "The Shack."
Both Pastor Kenny and Pastor Dan will be preaching this Sunday on
"How Can I Know the Heart of the Father?"
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." (John 3:16-17)
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Well Done Good and Faithful Servants!
What a JOY to receive a special note in our mailbox this week from one of our guests who felt blessed by Pender's Hypothermia Center last week. May the Lord continue to provide for the least, the lost and the forgotten through giving hearts like the wonderful people we have here at Pender UMC. The Lord is working in our midst and it's such a beautiful picture of His love!
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:34-35)
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The Prime Timers are Lunching Out Next Week!
The ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) are meeting for lunch on Tuesday, March 28th, at Bob Evans in Chantilly at 11:30 am.
The JULIETs (Just Us Ladies Into Eating Together) will meet Friday, March 31, at 11:45 am at First Watch in the Greenbriar Shopping Center. Please let Becky know by Wednesday night if you can attend so she can request an appropriate sized table.
Email Becky Bryan here
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What's Happening with our Pender Youth?
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Penny Wars!
The Pender Turning Point Youth Group is putting on a Penny War to raise money for the World Vision 30 Hour Famine that they participated in back in February. Look for jars marked for local high schools and two colleges in the Church Lobby on Sundays now through the first week in April.
How it works:
Pennies and paper money are positive points.
For example a penny would be +1 point and a $5 bill would be +500 points
All silver change count as negative points.
So nickels are -5, dimes are -10, and quarters are -25.
Therefore you want pennies and paper money to go in your own high school or college jar and silver change to go in your rival's jar.
All money raised will go to World Vision.
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The Lenten Season Continues...
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Lenten Suppers
Enjoy a time of fellowship and Lenten reflection.
Join us
TONIGHT, March 23rd, at 6pm for a wonderful meal provided by our Susanna Circle.
Our final Lenten Supper will be held on Thursday, March 30th, and food will also be provided by our Susanna Circle.
Come enjoy a special time with your church family during the Lenten season.
Contact Kelly Lucero for more info
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Palm Sunday - April 9th
"Come Touch the Robe" -- a Lenten Cantata presented by our Sanctuary Choir in our Sanctuary on April 9th at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am.
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Lenten Sing 'N Celebrate
April 2, 5-6 pm, in the Sanctuary
This will be a Lenten Hour you won't soon forget! Jason Griffin will set the theme with his portrayal of Peter in "Gethsemane's Lost Prayer." After Jesus reveals His deepest emotions, giving His disciples the most compelling of reasons to do what He asks, they sleep instead of praying for strength for themselves, if not for their Master.
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Celebrate Easter with Us!
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Easter Services at Pender
April 13
Holy Thursday Supper & Worship Service @ 7:30 pm
Join us as we gather in our Fellowship Hall for a light meal, like Jesus and the Disciples experienced, and share Holy Communion around the tables.
April 14
Good Friday Service @ 7:30 pm
Join us in the Sanctuary for a worship service centered around the seven last words of Christ.
April 16
Easter Sunday
6:00 am "Sonrise" Worship (led by youth followed by breakfast)
8:00 am Traditional Worship (in the Sanctuary)
9:30 am Contemporary Worship with Live Band (in the Fellowship Hall)
9:30 am Traditional Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary
11:00 am Traditional Worship (in the Sanctuary)
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Easter Cards for Missionaries
Help us bless our Pender supported missionaries. Please stop by the coat rack area this Sunday to send a little Pender love to our missionaries by signing Easter Cards.
We've heard they look forward to receiving these cards every year!
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Help Decorate our Easter Altar
Order a plant for Easter in memory or in honor of a loved one. Plants are yours to take after the last service on Easter. Order forms are at the Sign-Up Center in the church lobby and payment is requested with your order; or you can order and pay online on our website.
Yellow Tulips - $12
Pink Geraniums - $6
Blue Hydrangeas - $18
Order Flowers Online
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Easter Flower Arrangements for Sale
Silk flower arrangements made by our very own Saundra Sandrock will be on sale this Sunday between services in the area near the coat racks. All proceeds will benefit our Building in Faiith for the Future Campaign.
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Homemade Easter Eggs for Sale
Stop by the Sign Up Center in the Church Lobby and purchase a homemade Easter egg created by our very own Barb Hefferan. All proceeds will benefit our Building in Faith for the Future Campaign.
Suggested donation $10.
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Housing Needed for Visiting Missionaries
Our Missions Celebration will take place on April 28th through April 30th. This is our 30th year celebration and several missionaries will be visiting. Housing is needed for our guests.
Pender congregation -- please contact Beryl Marin below for more details & to offer housing for our invited guests.
Contact Beryl Marin
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Flea Market & Boutique
Join us for a light lunch on Sunday, April 2nd, after the 11am Service and help set up for the Spring Flea Market & Boutique. The sale starts on Thursday, April 6th-7th at 8am-7pm and ends on Saturday, April 8th, at noon. Help needed setting up and selling throughout the week and cleaning up on Saturday from noon until 6pm.
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It's Not too Early to think about Golf!
Last year's Pender Golf Outing was a huge success and a whole bunch of fun! This year will be bigger and better, but we need some help! Anyone interested in becoming a part of the planning team for our 2nd Annual Pender Golf Outing to be held on Friday, October 6th, please contact Jeff Raich below.
Contact Jeff Raich
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By the way...you don't have to be a golfer to help plan or be a part of our 2nd Annual Pender Golf Outing!
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New Christian Movie...
"Facing Darkness" is coming to local theaters on March 30th. This documentary by Samaritan's Purse follows the story of Dr. Brantly and his service to Ebola patients in West Africa. His faith led him there to provide medical care to those suffering a deadly disease and sustained him through his own illness. Only available in this area-at Tysons and Fairfax Towne Center-on two show dates.
Click here for more info
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Items of the Week for WFCM
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WFCM's Current Request for Donations:
Egg Noodles & Dried Beans (all kinds)
All donations may be left in the blue grocery cart located in the coat rack area. Financial contributions are also accepted (cash, check, or through our website). Please mark your tax deductible donation "WFCM Food Pantry." This will be recorded on your giving statement.
Click here for more info about WFCM
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Apr. 28-30 Missions Celebration
May 7 Celebrating Christian Family Life (SNC)
Jun. 11 "In The Big Inning" Children's Musical
July 10-14 Vacation Bible School & Music Camp
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