Sunday Worship:
In Person and
Streaming
at 9:00 and 11:15 am
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This Week at Pender
May 19, 2022
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By following Jesus
and reaching out to others,
we seek God's transformation
of ourselves and our world.
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On Sunday, May 22, 2022, Rev. Will White will preach on "Opened the Heart" from the series “We Are Witnesses” based on Acts 16:9-15.
If the Third Sunday of Easter was about hearing God’s call for the first time, then this week is about carrying on that conversation. God doesn’t tap us on the shoulder and then leave us alone to figure it out from there. God is a constant presence, guiding, advising, hinting, strengthening us for the journey into discipleship.
May 22, 2022 is the Sixth Sunday of Easter.
We Are Witnesses
The season after Easter is where we consider what it means to walk with Jesus into eternity. But it is not about life after death, or rather not only about life after death. It is very much about life before death, life in the face of death. It is about life and about bearing witness to a life that resembles a kingdom existence right here and right now. It is this life, this justice and righteousness, this hope and this glory to which we can say with confidence, “We are witnesses.”
Join us live at Pender UMC
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The Traditional Services are in person and live streamed at 9:00 am on Sunday.
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The Common Ground Contemporary Services are in person and live streamed at 11:15 am on Sunday.
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Pentecost is June 5
Start praying the Pentecost Prayer in the bulletin on Sunday!
Pentecost is a celebration of the birth of the church. Rebirth too.
Wear Red on June 5.
There will be a Spirit Celebration Social in the Gathering Place between the services. The Spirit is poured on all people but it can’t be “all people” unless you are there.
o Join us for a piece of cake.
o Join us for adults’ games.
o Join us for kid’s games.
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"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ. " 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Pender is a church committed to the power of prayer. Our "prayer chain" is a group of church members constantly in prayer for the needs of our congregation. To make your prayer needs known, you may email the prayer chain by clicking here to send an email to our group of prayer warriors.
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UMCOR Advance #14053A
UMC Pastors Ukraine and Moldova
Our Easter Offering this year will support Ukrainian refugee relief and the Hypothermia Shelter at Pender.
We’re thankful for your gifts.
There is another immediate need if you feel the calling to make a donation. It will be impossible for some UMC pastors in Ukraine and Moldova to hold worship due to the invasion of Ukraine.
They will need financial assistance in order to remain in ministry. If you want to help, you can make a check out to Pender UMC and write Advance #14053A on the memo portion.
You can also visit our website and make an offering to UMCOR that way.
Thanks for your gifts!
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A Disciple’s Path
2022
Pender UMC
Please join us on this journey in which we learn together about what it means to be a follower of Jesus within a Wesleyan context! We hope to see you there! All are welcome.
Schedule (Tentative)
Each class session is 1 and ½ hours long unless we double and then we’ll meet for a total of two hours.
Sunday, May 22, 2022, 4PM, Cornerstone, Rev. White
Session 2 – Prayers
Session 3 – Presence
Sunday, May 29, NO CLASS – Rev. White is on vacation.
Sunday, June 5, 2022, 4PM, Cornerstone, Rev. White
Session 4 – Gifts (Financial Generosity)
Session 5 – Service (Spiritual Gifts and Gifts based Service)
Sunday, June 12, 2022, 2PM, Cornerstone, Rev. White
Rev. White must attend the Annual Conference orientation held virtually at 4PM.
Session 6—Witness (Invitational Evangelism)
A few books are available for free from Pender! The class will be concurrent.
Once you sign up, we’ll provide further participation instructions.
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Help Wanted! Common Ground
Have you always wanted to play or sing in a worship band? Common Ground is looking for a few good men and women. Contact Uriah Moore @ 1-443-787-8989. Email Uriah at: uriahjmoore@hotmail.com. He’ll talk with you about an audition.
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Help Wanted!
We’re also looking for some administrative leadership. Would you be willing to go to training to learn how to expand and promote Common Ground?
Are you someone who likes to greet people? Would you be willing to usher?
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WOMEN OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION AND MORNING TEA -
We will be honoring our women of the year, Cathleen Dockweiler, Karen Staggs and Jane McKee, on May 22nd at 10-11am in the Gathering Place.
Our whole church is invited! Enjoy a time of celebration, music and fellowship.
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The Pender Nursery is available on Sundays during services and Sunday School classes.
Please let us know the ages of your children so we can best prepare for them at pender.church/signup.
Note that all children must wear masks and have their temperature taken.
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Children's Sunday School resumed in person and on Zoom
Welcome to Sunday School!
The children's Sunday School is meeting face-to-face (at the church).
Please note, teachers and children need to wear a mask during class. All children will get their own bag of materials to avoid sharing.
We hope to see you soon!
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Pender Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week-long program from June 20-24, 2022 from 9:00am-12 noon, where children explore, celebrate, and care for God's good creation! Through worship and drama, Bible study, nature-themed art projects and snacks, active games, songs, arts and crafts, skits, puppet shows and science explorations, children 3.5-12 will discover God's love for all of creation. They will be challenged to care for God's world in tangible ways - both during VBS and at home.
This week at VBS, we will be exploring God’s Great Big Beautiful World! Your child will experience Bible stories about God’s amazing world and discover the ways God cares for every part of creation. Your child will make new friends, sing fun songs, watch dramatic presentations of the Bible stories, play active games, go on a nature scavenger hunt, do art projects and science explorations, and dig into the Bible.
Every day your child will bring home a Creation Care Card. This card lets you know what your child learned and provides ideas for how your family can HELP creation by endeavoring to Heal, Enjoy, Learn, and Pray. Try to complete at least one activity together before your children returns to VBS the next day.
Our offering this week will go to a group that is helping to provide fresh, clean water to a community that needs it. There is no pressure or requirement to contribute!
Be sure your child arrives by 9:00 am each day. Children will gather with a small group and leader in the same place each day.
Please bring the whole family for the “Creation Celebration” closing program on Friday!
Welcome to Great Big Beautiful World VBS!
VBS will be from 9-12, June 20-24, 2022.
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CAN YOU HELP? We are looking for VBS teachers to share in a fun teaching experience beginning June 20th-24th, 9am-12noon. The theme: "A Great Big Beautiful World!
The theme: "A Great Big Beautiful World!"
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Sunday School
Topic: Youth Sunday School
Time: Sundays @ 10:oo am-11am
At Pender
Sunday Night Youth the new time is 4:00-5:30 pm
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Piano Concert May 20, 7:00 p.m. -- The Church of the Good Shepherd UMC, 2351 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, will be hosting award-winning Oregon pianist, John Nilsen, for a piano concert on Friday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m.
All are invited to hear a successful performing and recording artist from the Pacific Northwest in an evening of music and stories. John Nilsen has performed at over 2,000 churches across the U.S. and 1,500 globally. "The musicianship is flawless." -Keyboard Magazine.
Please join your neighbors at the Church of the Good Shepherd this Friday evening. Free will offering. All are welcome!
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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries |
The WFCM blue cart is outside the church.
All donations of food and toiletries are welcomed and needed.
Item of the Week: Boxed Stuffing
Please no:
* Expired food
* Glass jars
Thank you for your continuing generous support of WFCM.
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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries ("WFCM") Current Request for Donations
The WFCM Food Pantry is accepting outside donations at their address below. There is a greater need for food but fewer donations.
You can also help by ordering from Amazon for delivery to WFCM. Rice, beans, canned fruit, diapers (Sizes 4, 5, 6), pasta, pasta sauce, etc.
WFCM
4511 Daly Drive, Suite J
Chantilly, VA 20151
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.
Thank you for your continuing support of WFCM. In 2021, Pender donated 6,128.74 pounds of food and personal care items to help the needy in the community. Thank you for your ongoing and generous support of WFCM.
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Registration is now open for the 4th Annual WFCM Spring into Action Golf Tournament – Join us on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Chantilly National Golf & Country Club
“Everyone can see that my swing is homegrown; that means everybody has a chance to do it.” Bubba Watson
Take your chance at WFCM’s Fourth Annual Spring into Action Golf Tournament on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Chantilly National Golf & Country Club. Registration is now open at wfcmva.org/golf. We tee off at 8:30 a.m. and the day includes continental breakfast, barbecue lunch to go or enjoy on the patio, contests, free beverages and snacks on the course, and 18 holes of fun with your team. As Bubba Watson suggests, let's all just get out on the course and enjoy the day!
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Pender is an open and welcoming church. We accept and embrace all persons, period. All people are blessed children of God. Pender is a caring and praying church community; we believe as Christians that we are called to follow and practice the ways of Jesus Christ, who is our ever present and living God.
Our mission is to practice and embrace, providing unconditional love and acceptance of all of God's children as He loves and accepts all of us.
We do not discriminate based on age, mental, physical, or intellectual ability, culture, gender, race, religious belief or unbelief, or sexual orientation.
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May 21, Funeral
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May 22, Women of the Year Reception
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May 22, Juvenile Detention Center (JDC). Learn More
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June 4, Memorial Service
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June 5, Graduation Sunday
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June 12, Music Appreciation Sunday
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June 20, VBS (Vacation Bible School). Register here.
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July 9, Summer Cycle Ministry
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July 17, Send-Off for Philippi
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July 22, Missions Trip to Philippi, WVa
Every Sunday - In Person and Streaming Services.
- Traditional at 9:00 am
- Common Ground Contemporary at 11:15 am
Weekly Events
- Sunday
- The Cornerstone Class meets at 10:00 am.
- Children's Sunday School Class meets at 10:00 am.
- Connections Video and Discussion meets at 10:00 a
- Youth Sunday School Class meets at 10:00 am.
- The Seeker Sunday School Class meets at 10:15 am.
- The Turning Point Youth Group at 4:00 pm
- Monday
- Mary Martha Circle, in person and online
- Boy Scout Troop 1530 meets in-person at 7:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Staff Meeting at 11:00 am.
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NO rehearsal this week - Carillon Ringers at 6:45 pm
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NO rehearsal this week - Joy Ringers at 7:30 pm
- Wednesday
- Ruth Circle meets on Zoom at 10 am
- Thursday
- AV and Worship Team Rehearsals in-person at 6:00 pm
- Choir Rehearsal at 7:30 pm
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