Sunday Worship:
In Person and
Streaming
at 9:00 and 11:15 am
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This Week at Pender
February 10, 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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Sunday, February 13, 2022 |
Rev Will White
will preach on
“The First Fruits”
from the series
"Love Never Ends:
Being the Body of Christ"
based on
Jesus is the model of living and loving and dying and rising. And while we may not really know what happens at that threshold moment between this life and eternity, we embrace the promise and the hope wholeheartedly.
“Love Never Ends” is both a description and a promise. You are invited to journey with us, guided by the Corinthian epistles to let the light shine around you, and in you, and then from you as we seek to continue to become disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We who have seen the light of Christ now desire to reflect it in our community and in our world by letting others see Christ through our loving presence.
Both services this Sunday will include Holy Communion as well as a Service of Healing, including anointing with oil.
All of Pender's services are streamed live and in person. During Covid we are masked and socially distanced. Family clusters can sit together.
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. |
The Common Ground Contemporary Services are in person and live streamed at 11:15 am on Sunday. |
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Rev Will White
preached on
“Hold Firmly”
from the series
"Love Never Ends:
Being the Body of Christ"
based on
This week, the text invites us to go back to where we started. We can reclaim our initial acceptance of the faith, when we first said yes to Jesus, or first said it in public in the presence of the loving and supporting church family.
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The Traditional Services are in person and live streamed at 9:00 am on Sunday. |
The Common Ground Contemporary Services are in person and live streamed at 11:15 am on Sunday. |
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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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Please join Rev. White for a virtual Bible study focusing on the scriptures we’ll be using through the beginning of Lent.
Each week, there will be a “primer” covering Biblical texts and United Methodist beliefs.
Classes are held on 7pm every Wednesday and 4pm every Sunday.
NOTE: On Sunday, February 13th, class will start at 4:30pm instead of 4pm. Each class will last about an hour.
Sunday, February 13 at 4:30pm
We’ll finish prior to the Superbowl kick off on Sunday!
“Raised in Glory”
Primer: Different Translations
Wednesday, February 16 at 7pm or Sunday, February 20 at 4pm
“Seeing the Glory”
Primer: Ways Scholars Study the Bible
Wednesday, February 23 at 7pm or Sunday, February 27, at 4pm
“An Opportune Time”
Primer: Authority of Scripture Within The UMC
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Care and Connect Team
A new team is being created at Pender called “Care and Connect”.
This team will be involved in assisting Rev. White with routine pastoral care during busy seasons, help provide care when the Pastor is out for educational leave or vacation, and will also engage in periodic efforts to reach out to inactive members.
An organizational meeting will be held on March 6 at 4pm.
If you are interested or want information please contact church leaders at care@penderumc.org
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 WOMEN OF THE YEAR:
Karen Staggs and Jane McKee. These individuals have gone above and beyond to serve God and our church.
Please congratulate them when you see them!
A reception will be held in their honor at a later date.
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Pender Night on the Streets
The FACETS temporary thermal shelter is coming to Pender UMC from March 27th to April 1st.
On Friday, March 4th, adventurous teens and adults from the Pender Youth and Scouting groups will spend the night out on the church grounds to briefly experience homelessness.
Rev. Will White, Minister Howard Finley, Ken Ferris (Lay Leader), and our scoutmasters will accompany them, while surprise guests will appear periodically throughout the evening.
This band of brothers and sisters will not be enduring long-term poverty—but in a very small way, our Christian Community has chosen to endure a portion of those struggles for one night to facilitate empathy and understanding.
Interested? Please contact Rev. White.
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New Small Group for Adults: Video and Conversation
From 10 to 10:15 we have coffee and fellowship. At 10:15 there is a short 10 minute video and then conversation.
Our Music Director, Brian Stevenson and others are facilitating the “Nooma” series. No commitment - each week is an independent unit, so it is not necessary to attend every week. The discussion continues on Facebook.
Our fourth topic was "Rain".
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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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GBE Outreach:
Thank you Pender for your generous support of the GBE Backpack Blessings meal program.
We are currently packing 75 meal bags per week for the school counselors to distribute to families in need of them.
Please look in the Narthex this Sunday February 13 for the next round of donation bags. Bags and food items should be returned to the Narthex no later than Sunday February 27.
Thank you for your continued support of this ministry in our community!
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MEET AND GREET RECEPTION Please join us as we welcome Howard Finley, our new Minister of Children, Youth & Family Ministries, February 13th in between services in the Gathering Place at 10am.
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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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VALENTINE’S PARTY! Saturday, Feb. 12th, at 5 – 6:30pm in the Pender Gathering Place. Make valentines, decorate a cookie, valentine candy hunt and a movie: “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown.
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HYGIENE KIT MAKING - Come join us and help assemble 800+ UMCOR Hygiene Kits on Sunday, February 13th at 2-4pm in the Gathering Place. All materials have been purchased and will be supplied.
We need your willing hands to assemble these kits! Sign up to help at www.pender.church/signup.
Please note that masks will be worn at all times. For more information, please contact the Church Office or Greg Berry.
Thanks for your generous donations for these supplies received through the Christmas offering and several individuals.
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Sunday School
Topic: Youth Sunday School
Time: Sundays @ 10:oo am-11am
At Pender
Sunday Night Youth from 7-8:30 PM. See you there!
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The United Methodist Women will host a general membership meeting for existing members and women who are interested in participating in this ministry.
UMW General Membership Meeting
March 5, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Ladies, please join us for a UMW general membership meeting on Saturday, March 5 at 9:30 AM in the Gathering Place/Fellowship Hall .
A boxed breakfast, orange juice and bottled water will be served. There is a lovely coffee bar in the Gathering Space where you will be able to make your own coffee.
We will be discussing gratitude and will talk about what we are grateful and thankful for. Think about what you are grateful for and can share with the group. Everyone attending the meeting will be taking home a gift bag with items to help us think and remember all our blessings.
Please contact Iris Salcewicz with questions.
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The Mary Martha Circle and guests went to lunch at Mission BBQ on Monday |
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Missionaries give thanks to the Lord.
Pablo and Claudette M. sent greetings from Paraguay.
“2021 was not easy for anyone. Many people lost their jobs, family, friends and others lost their lives. I (Pablo) had a serious health problem which took me urgently to the hospital. I had a bleeding ulcer with complications. Thanks be to God for the immediate and effective treatment, I’m fine now. God has been faithful to me, my family, brothers and friends who faced struggles.” Their children organized a special celebration to give thanks to God for Pablo’s 70 years of life, 45 years of marriage, and 53 years of pastoral ministry.
Also an update from the Manderfields’ in Columbia.
They have been trying for many months to get their Christian school approved by the many different departments of the government. Finally after many meetings and over 2000 pages of documents, it is looking hopeful that it will be approved and they can move on to the next step of accreditation. They give all the glory to God.
Let’s join both of these missionary couples in giving thanks to God’s faithfulness in difficult times.
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Missions Conference April 30-May 1
Rev. White is graciously relinquishing his pulpit on May 1 for our guest/keynote speaker for the conference.
We now have confirmed that Chris Hanak will be our Sunday worship guest speaker. As you know, she is an ordained minister with the UMC, and we are thrilled to have her back at her home congregation where her missionary life began.
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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: Rice
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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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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February 12, Children's Ministry Valentine's Day Party. Sign up at pender.church/signup
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February 13, Pick up GBE Backpack Blessings bags
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February 13, Meet our new Minister of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, Howard M. Fickling-Finley
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February 13, Hygiene Kit Assembly
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February 13, Bible Study “Raised in Glory”
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February 18, Game Night
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February 20, Bible Study “Raised in Glory”
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February 27, Return GBE Backpack Blessings bags
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February 28, Last Day to order Mulch from the Boy Scouts
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March 1, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner. Sign up at pender.church/signup
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March 2, Ash Wednesday Service, 7:30
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March 4, - Game Night, 7:00 pm
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March 4, Pender Night on the Streets
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March 5, UMW General Meeting
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March 6, Care and Connect Team
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March 27-April 3, 2022, Hypothermia Center Sign up to help at pender.church/signup
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April 14, Holy Thursday
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April 15, Good Friday
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April 17, Easter Sunday
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April 30-May 1, Missions Conference
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 am
- Middle 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 7:00 pm
- Youth Group
- Monday
- Mary Martha Circle
- Boy Scout Troop 1530 meets in-person at 7:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Staff Meeting at 11:00 am.
- Carillon Ringers at 6:45 pm
- 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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