Sunday Worship:
In Person and
Streaming
at 9:00 and
11:15 am
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This Week at Pender
July 21, 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, July 24, 2022, Pender Lay Leader Ken Ferris will preach on "Pity on the House" based on Hosea 1:2-10.
Hosea puts to rest that old cliche that the Old Testament is about the God of Law and Judgement and the New Testament is about the God of Love. The God of the Hebrew Scriptures is much more complex than such an adage can describe. As is the God of the New Testament, of course. Join Lay Leader Ken Ferris when we examine a God who calls for risky love. It is a love that responds lovingly even when hurt, even when not returned.
"Pity on the House" is from the sermon series titled Prophet Margins.
We look forward to seeing you!
All of Pender's services are streamed live and in person. Masks are currently optional.
Join us live at Pender UMC
12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033
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The Sunday Traditional Service is in person and live-streamed at 9:00 am |
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Pender Common Ground Contemporary Worship is in person and live-streamed at 11:15 am |
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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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Getting to Know Our Neighbors – On Sunday, August 7, join us for fun and fellowship as we continue with our Ice Cream Social! Though the presentation on racism has been moved to August 21st, we will continue to meet and enjoy time together in the Gathering Place at 4pm for ice cream with all the mix-ins! Bring a friend!!
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United Methodists Stand Against Racism – On Sunday, August 21st, at 4pm - The presentation "United Methodists Stand Against Racism" has been moved to Sunday, August 21st. We'll still plan to meet in the Gathering Place at 4pm. The Rev. Deborah Porras will lead an intense Bible study on the important social issue of racism. After the study, join us for informal discussions over a light boxed supper! We hope to see you there!
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Reaching New People – This is proven, current, methodology for “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” UMC BOD, 2016, ¶ 120, It utilizes local church strengths and people to “project the church’s presence” into the community.
The Rev. Melissa Dunlap has agreed to be our consultant. She is coming on Sunday, September 18, from 3-5pm, to lead an introductory workshop. Everyone is welcome with the goal that there will be a Reaching New People team, made up of both volunteer and recruited members, that will meet monthly with our consultant over a twelve-month period.
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From the SPPRC:
Christ’s prayer for our unity and command to gather all to the table, to make space for
one another, appreciate one another, and look for Christ in each other, prohibits us from
creating individual tables only for those who think, act, look, and perceive the world like
we do. We cannot be a church that fractures its identity and commitment to Christ by
aligning itself with political parties. We cannot be a traditional church or a progressive
church or a centrist church. We cannot be a gay or straight church. Our churches must
be more than echo chambers made in our own image arguing with each other while
neglecting our central purpose. This is the way of the world.
Instead, we must be ONE people, ROOTED in scripture, CENTERED in Christ, SERVING in love, and UNITED in the essentials. It is hard work. It is sacred work. It is the ministry of reconciliation that Christ gave to each of us. Our best witness is to love each other as
Christ loves us, to show the world the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to bind us
together despite our differences. This is living out the gospel. [emphasis placed by S/PPRC]
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Women's Bible Study Wednesdays mid-September to the end of October
Points of Contact are Becky Bryan and Maya Berry.
The study will be led by Dr. Christine Hanak, Focus on the Heart Bible Series
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Backpack Collection
Pender is partnering with WFCM to supply backpacks for Greenbriar East and Greenbriar West Elementary Schools for next Fall.
The schools have requested 30 backpacks in a variety of sizes and colors for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Donations can be placed in the Narthex.
If you prefer to shop online, please ship backpacks to the Pender church office. The deadline for donations is Sunday, August 7.
Please contact Ann Hines with questions.
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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!
Get your Bibles ready as our Children's Sunday School classes participate in 7 video lessons about the Bible!
Our regular Sunday School classes will be taking a break while Miss Jane teaches you a short lesson about the Bible, shares a Bible story, and creates a fun craft with you online!
The fourth video lesson is below and will go live on Sunday at 10 am.
We will have our 7 online lessons until August 14th. We will meet again at church in rooms 200 and 202/204 starting August 21st!
Any questions? Please speak with Miss Jane!
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Bring a friend!
July 30: 4 - 5:30pm Movie Night #1
Join us as we spend time with our friends Sully and Mike as we watch "Monsters Inc."!
August 7: 4 - 5:30pm Ice Cream Social!
Enjoy a scoop (or two!) of yummy ice cream with some fun mix-ins as we share in a great summertime treat!
August 27: 6 - 7:30pm Movie Night #2
Wear your jammies, bring a blanket and curl up to watch everyone's favorite ogre in "Shrek"!
September 10: 6 - 7:30pm Movie Night #3
Bring your blanket and comfy jammies to watch the cutest chef in town as we join Remy and his friends in "Ratatouille"!
Note: All activities will be at Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA
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Sunday School
Topic: Youth Sunday School
Time: Sundays @ 10:oo am-11am
At Pender
Note: No Sunday Night Youth Group tonight - the youth are in Philippi
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Have you signed up for Philippi yet?
This is a week-long hands-on mission trip for middle to high school teenagers that introduces the youth to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through missional living, confronting issues of social justice, and completion of a hands-on project in Philippi, West Virginia. Adult volunteers are also needed to assist and support the youth.
This trip starts July 23rd.
Point of Contact: Rev. Will White
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All Pender Meetings, Classes and Events on the Church Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year expired at the end of June 2022.
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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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: Peanut Butter
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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July 23, Missions Trip to Philippi, WVa
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July 24, Juvenile Detention Center (JDC). Learn More
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July 30, Movie Night
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August 7, Coffee With the Pastor
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August 7, Deadline for Backpack Collections
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August 7, Ice Cream Social event at 4pm
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August 21, United Methodists Stand Against Racism. After the study, join us for informal discussions over a light boxed supper!
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August 22, Boy Scouts resume
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August 27, Movie Night
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September 10, Movie Night
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September 14, Women's Bible Study begins
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September 18, Fall Kick Off
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September 24, You Are Loved: A Panel Discussion on Suicide Prevention
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October 1, Walk to Fight Suicide
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October 2, Spiritual Gifts Discovery/Ministry Fair
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October 29, Trunk or Treat, 4:30
Weekly Events
- Sunday
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Children's Sunday School Class at 10:00 am. Currently video lessons.
- 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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