Sunday Worship:
In Person and
Streaming
at 9:00 and 11:15 am
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This Week at Pender
April 28, 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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Missions Conference April 30-May 1
Come and attend the Pender Faith Promise Missions Celebration on Sat., Apr. 30, at 8:30AM-12:30PM and on Sun., May 1, at 9AM, Sunday School and 11:15AM Services.
Missionaries will share about their ministries in our Fairfax community, in the US, and internationally.
Our keynote speaker is Christine Hanak, an ordained UMC minister, and her husband, Charlie. They serve globally with Ambassadors for Christ International (AFCI).
As you know, Chris is an ordained minister with the UMC, and we are thrilled to have her back at her home congregation where her missionary life began.
Chris' topic will be
Seeing God in Action
based on
Austin and Sinte House will update us about their ministry in Thailand. Members from Campus Crusade (Cru) on the George Mason University campus will come share their testimonies. Enjoy inspirational music and songs!
Come and be refreshed in the Lord! Share some hospitality with our missionary visitors. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments with an international flair will be served in the Gathering Place.
We look forward to seeing you!
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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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What a fantastic concert this was. There will be more videos coming in the following days but this is a great start! This is the grand finale - the Ukrainian National Anthem arranged by Brian Stevenson, director of Music Ministries at Pender UMC. |
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The Pender Concert Supporting Ukraine on April 23 featured Liz Sellers on piano, Brian on harp, and local professional musicians, including woodwind quintet, drums, organ, guitar, flute, penny whistle, singing and violin.
Concert repertoire included: Harp arrangements by Debussy, Piano trio of Jazz/Baroque, Flute Concertino by Chaminade, Woodwind Quintet with music of Duke Ellington, The Widor Toccata Organ Symphony Movement V and an Irish session!
There was no charge for this concert but there was a free will offering taken to support Ukraine through Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery. This fund provides direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries.
One hundred percent of all Advance contributions go to the designated cause. (The independent charity watchdog, “Charity Watch,” gives UMCOR an “A+” ranking, and includes the UM organization on a highly selective list of charities it recommends when considering how to support the Ukrainian people.
The United Methodist community in Ukraine, though quite small, is actively engaged in assisting neighbors in need. Global Ministries is in touch with the church’s leadership as well as with church leaders in countries welcoming those who are fleeing from violence in Ukraine.
Click this link and choose UMCOR to send direct aid. In the memo line, put Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery.
Thank you for your support!
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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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New Class Forming! A Disciple's Path, with Rev. White
What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? Rev. White will be teaching a six-week course called “A Disciple's Path”.
The class will be offered at two convenient times. Join us Tuesday evenings at 7pm (May 3 start) or Sunday afternoons at 4 (May 8 start).
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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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, May 1, for the next round of donation bags. Bags and food items should be returned to the Narthex no later than Sunday, May 15.
This will be the final GBE food collection for this school year.
Thank you for your continued support of this ministry in our community!
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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 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, elementary school-aged children 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.
VBS will be from 9-12, June 20-24, 2022.
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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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All ladies are invited to the UMW general membership meeting on Saturday, May 7, at 9:30 AM.
We’ll be discussing the renaming of the UMW to the United Women in Faith, which better reflects our calling to faith and action. After the talk, we’re going to be working on a service project - packing activity bags for a WFCM ministry. It’s a sit down and fun activity.
Breakfast and coffee will be served.
Please use the sign up genius so we know how many will be attending. Questions: please contact Iris Salcewicz.
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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: Canned Vegetables
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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April 30-May 1, Missions Conference
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May 1, Coffee with the Pastor
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May 3, Pender Hill School Open House
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May 3, New Bible Study begins. Sign up at pender.church/signup
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May 7, UMW General Meeting and Service Project pender.church/signup
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May 8, New Bible Study begins. Sign up at pender.church/signup
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May 12, Pender Hill School Open House
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May 14, Spiritual Retreat. More info https://penderumc.org/event/6038805-2022-05-14-spiritual-life-retreat/
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May 15, Presentation of Bibles to Sunday School
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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 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 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 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.
- 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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