Sunday Worship:
In Person and
Streaming
at 9:00 and
11:15 am
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This Week at Pender
August 18, 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, August 21, 2022, Pender Lead Pastor Rev. Will White will preach on "I Knew You" based on Jeremiah 1:4-10.
We’re back on more comfortable ground this week. Here we have the promise of presence. Supposedly, John Wesley’s final words were “best thing of all, God is with us.” We love to celebrate that God is with us and we are not alone. That is a powerful message at any time of the year.
"I Knew You" 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.
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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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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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The Prayer Shawl Ministry group meets on the third Saturday of each month from 10 AM - Noon. We are currently meeting by Zoom. If you crochet or knit, please join us. The group makes prayer shawls, lap blankets, baby blankets, scarves, hats and slippers. We have show-n-tell so we can see what the group is working on. Please contact Iris Salcewicz for Zoom information.
If you know someone who is sick or suffering, there are prayer shawls available in the office. Please contact Iris Salcewicz if you would like to give someone one of the lovely prayer shawls.
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The ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out) the fourth Thursdays of each month at 11:45 at Bob Evans in Chantilly, VA
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RESCHEDULED! Mary Martha Circle went peach picking at Marker Miller Orchards in Winchester.
Here's a slideshow of some photos from this event.
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Saturday, September 24 - You Are Loved: A Panel Discussion on Suicide Prevention; Talking Saves Lives
Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide.
Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe.
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United Women in Faith General Membership Meeting
All ladies are invited to the Women in Faith general membership meeting on Saturday, September 24 at 9:30 AM. We will be meeting in the Gathering Space, having breakfast and working on a service project. Please contact Iris Salcewicz for additional details.
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Thank you Pender for your generous donation of backpacks for students at Greenbriar East and Greenbriar West Elementary Schools!
Pender's partnership with these schools will continue into the new school year, so stay tuned this Fall for more ways to support this ministry.
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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 resum Sunday 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!
Any questions? Please speak with Miss Jane!
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Calling all Shepherds! If you like working with children (ages PreK - grade 6) and are willing to help distribute materials, and assist children in the classroom, we'd love to have you join our Children's Sunday School team!
Help our children to feel God's love and the support/encouragement of our Pender family!
(Sundays, 10:15 - 11am. Sign up for 1 week or 40!)
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Presentation of Bibles to Children September 25.
Presentation of Bibles to children and sending blessings and prayers to all the Sunday School teachers and shepherds during the traditional morning worship service.
This worship experience is led by Pastor Will and facilitated by the Grow in God Cluster.
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Bring a friend!
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
Youth Group Sunday - 4:00-5:30
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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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A NOTE FROM THE MISSION FIELD
Our missionaries are called to sow the seeds of the gospel and cultivate them, but conversion and its timing are always the work of the Holy Spirit. A COM missionary relates one such story.
When you share the gospel with Chinese students, conversion takes time, a LONG time. I rest fully in the knowledge that it is always God's timing, not mine. But still. it's a LONG time! So when my friend, "Y", casually announced her commitment to the Lord, I almost choked on my water. "Wait, what?" I asked. We had not seen each other for about three weeks. Her announcement wove into her story so subtly, I almost missed it. "Yeah, I've decided to follow Jesus!" she smiled. "God worked it out so perfectly for me to stay in the U.S., I just want to stay with Him."
Apparently, God had been working in Y's heart and finally brought her to faith in Christ. Such stories bless us because we see real lives being touched by the love of God. Our missionary was able to have an impact on her journey to faith because folks like you had been praying and supporting her ministry.
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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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August 20, Prayer Shawl Ministry
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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 22, Church Council
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August 25, Romeos
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August 27, Movie Night
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August 27, Handbell Ringers outing
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August 28, Juvenile Detention Center (JDC). Learn More
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August 31, Serve God Cluster meeting
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September 1, Pender Recorder Consort Resume
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September 1, Choir Rehearsals Resume
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September 6, Handbell Rehearsals Resume
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September 10, Movie Night
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September 14, FULL! Women's Bible Study
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September 18, Fall Kick Off
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September 24, United Women in Faith General Membership Meeting
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September 24, You Are Loved: A Panel Discussion on Suicide Prevention
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September 25, Presentation of Bibles to Children
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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
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December 3, Christmas Concert
Weekly Events
- Sunday
- Children's Sunday School Class 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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4th Thursday Romeos at 11:45
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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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