Sunday Worship:
In Person and
Streaming
at 9:00 and 11:15 am
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This Week at Pender
June 16, 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, June 19, 2022, Pender Lay Leader, Ken Ferris, will preach on "From Madness to Stillness" based on Luke 8:26-39.
This week, the theme is redirection. Whether we feature the Gerasene demoniac or the prophet Elijah, there is an invitation to reorient or refocus—from the multi-voiced madness to the single call of Christ, or from the wildness of nature and of personal despair to the silence or stillness of God at work in and through the prophet and through the church.
This service will honor Father's Day as well as Juneteenth.
Masks are recommended.
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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All Pender Meetings, Classes and Events currently on the Church Calendar for the current school year will expire at the end of June.
If you are the leader of a meeting, Sunday School Teacher or event leader, please add your events for the 2022/2023 school year to the Event Calendar.
This applies to events at Pender, Zoom Meetings, groups at people's homes, enjoying a meal at a restaurant. All Pender events must be accounted for as they are reported to the District Office.
Pender Members can add your own events to the calendar through MyPenderPage.
Log onto MyPenderPage, find "Events" on the menu bar, then "Calendar". On the right top, click on "Add Event" to add it to the Pending Calendar.
You will get an email when your event is approved. Note that you cannot add an event to a room that is already reserved for another meeting.
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From the SPPRC:
WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF GOD
At our best, United Methodists are spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of God. Join with US as we rediscover who we are, who we are ALL called to be, and the future before Pender United Methodist Church. #PUMC #BeUMC
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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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Lectio Divina, or “divine reading” is a traditional Christian practice that helps you dive deeply into a passage of scripture and see how God speaks to you.
The group reads a Bible passage, reflects on the passage, responds to what God’s word is saying to us and rests to meditate on the Bible passage. The group is meeting by Zoom on Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30.
Please contact Carol-Anne Kaye or Iris Salcewicz for Zoom information.
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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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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.
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 shepherds to share in a fun teaching experience beginning June 20th-24th, 9am-12noon. 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 Group - the new time is 4:00-5:30 pm
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DO YOU KNOW?
Pender Missionaries, Issam and Abla serve in the Middle East and Canada. They work with church leaders training them in discipling new believers and also how to share Christ with Muslims. They reside in Canada and they use their gazebo to entertain Syrian and Jordanian couples. Conversations include topics such as why Jesus is the only way and the need to believe in Him as Savior. One of the non-Christian guests visited Issam and opened his heart and shared how he was led to immigrate to Canada in an unusual way. Issam asked him, “May I continue your story?”
When the guest said yes, Issam told him that God had brought him to Halifax to meet him and hear the good news of the gospel, then he said, “you need to trust Jesus as your Savior.” The guest strongly assured him that he believes in Jesus and swore that he would say yes to everything he told him. Issam and Abla have known this couple for 3 years and exchanged many visits with them. Please pray that he will develop a personal faith in Jesus and that he and his wife will read Issam’s booklet, “Do you Know?” and put their faith in Christ.
This is one of many times that Issam and Abla have shared the good news of the gospel with non-Christians. Please pray for this ministry and for open hearts as they hear the word.
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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: Pasta
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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Spring is a time for renewal, growth, and expansion.
At Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, we have seen significant growth this past year and we continue to meet the growing needs due to your generosity and many others like you! Your support of our Annual Spring Appeal enables us to continue to expand and assist our neighbors who require help with basic necessities.
Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $35,000 by a family who believes that no individual or family should be concerned with where their next meal will come from. They believe everyone should have access to fresh foods such as dairy, meat and produce that contribute to a well-balanced meal.
Please consider an online donation, or mailing a check, before June 30th for our 2022 Spring Appeal so that we can continue to expand our services.
Checks can be mailed to: PO Box 220802, Chantilly, VA 20153
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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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June 16, Lectio Divina Prayer Group begins at 1:30. Learn more here
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June 20-24, VBS (Vacation Bible School).
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July 3, Coffee With the Pastor
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July 9, Summer Cycle Ministry
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June 12, Book Lovers Group
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June 20, Memorial Concert
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June 26, Juvenile Detention Center (JDC). Learn More
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June 29, Mary Martha Circle Ice Cream Jaunt
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July 11, Mary Martha Circle Dinner at Silver Diner
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July 17, One Combined Worship Service at 11:15am, luncheon to follow in the Gathering Place
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July 17, Send-Off for Philippi
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July 22, Missions Trip to Philippi, WVa
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August 7, United Methodists Stand Against Racism and Ice Cream Social event at 4pm
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September 18, Fall Kick Off
Every Sunday - In Person and Streaming Services.
- Traditional at 9:00 am
- Common Ground Contemporary at 11:15 am
Weekly Events
- Sunday
- Children's Sunday School Class meets at 10:00 am.
- 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
- Tuesday
- Staff Meeting at 11:00 am.
- Wednesday
- Ruth Circle meets on Zoom at 10 am
- Thursday
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Lectio Divina Prayer Group begins at 1:30. Learn more here
- AV and Worship Team Rehearsals in-person at 6:00 pm
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