Sunday, May 19, 2024, was a spiritually enriching day at Pender United Methodist Church as we celebrated both Pentecost and our Annual Faith Promise Missions Conference. This special day aws filled with music, messages, and inspiration.

Here’s what you happened:

Handbell Prelude by the Carillon Ringers

Flag Processional: Our service will begin with an uplifting opening hymn, "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations," accompanied by a vibrant flag processional.

Missions Moment: Laura Bowers from Cru will share enlightening insights during the Missions Moment, highlighting the impact of faith in global communities.

Children’s Performance: Just before the children’s message, enjoy a heartwarming performance by the Pender Sunday School children, who will sing "Lord I Lift Your Name on High."

Children's Message: Laura Bowers will also deliver a special message to our youngest members, inspiring the next generation of faithful leaders.

Guest Speakers: We are honored to welcome David and Laura Shuping from Path International. They will discuss "The Hope and Light of Jesus Christ," echoing the theme of our Missions Conference.

Experience the power of community and faith at Pender as we gather to renew our commitment to spreading God's love across the globe.

Join us in person or tune in online for an unforgettable day of worship and fellowship.

Join us live at Pender UMC
12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033

Do you need Closed Captioning/Subtitles?
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The Next Service will be May 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
Traditional Service

Do you need Closed Captioning/Subtitles?
You do not need to be a Facebook member to watch the Contemporary Worship here.

The Next Contemporary Worship will be May 26, 2024 at 11:15 am

Latest Sermon

 

General Conference Webinar:

The Virginia Conference hosted a post-General Conference Zoom webinar on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. The panel included Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson; Rev. Lindsey Baynham Freeman, head of the Virginia delegation; and delegates Rev. Mark Ogren, Marshall Bailey, and Rev. Dr. Jonathan Page. The webinar was recorded for later viewing.

More about General Conference here.

Sunday School Classes
Sunday School for Everyone!

Time: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: On Zoom and In Person
Children's Sunday School

Time: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: In Person
Youth Sunday School Class

Time: Every Sunday, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: In Person
Adult Sunday School Classes

Time: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: In Person

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Next Events

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Fun with Music

May 20, 2024

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Mary Martha Circle

May 20, 2024

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Pastor Bruce Bible Study

May 21, 2024

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Opportunities to Serve

JDC (Juvenile Detention Center)

Wanted: Volunteers to attend Pender's monthly church service at the Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center. Our next date will be May 26th..

We meet at the jail at 12:30p, and are out by 2:00p.

Our ministry at the jail is growing, and the young people thirst for the water of life because of their circumstances. It is easy fishin' as they already stepped out of their cell to come to church.

It is a showing up thing. That's all you need to do... show up. Contact Arlet if interested.

Sign up

Rest Stop

Items can be left in the blue bin or in the church office labeled "Rest Stop".

Items often needed are: 16 oz water bottles (They do not use the 4oz ones) and energy/protein drinks.

They also enjoy individual size bags of potato chips, jerky, cookies and nuts.

WFCM Current Needs

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM)

WFCM has been providing food and services to the community for 37 years! Pender was one of the twelve founding churches that set the path and began the journey. Becky Bryan is our current liaison with WFCM. Please contact her with any questions.

In April more than 700 families were provided groceries from the Food Pantries, a 48% increase over April of 2023! Serving more families means we have a greater opportunity to make an impact with our donations.

There are multiple ways you can support this community ministry. The ways we hear of most often are donations of goods or money. Another way to participate is through volunteering of time to work in the Food Pantry. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the WFCM office or Becky Bryan.

Financial donations to be used to stock the Food Pantry can be made to Pender to be forwarded to WFCM. In a recent newsletter, WFCM explained that, because of the savings that flow out of bulk purchases, a donation of $100 is used to purchase the equivalent of $600 of food.

For donations of food and toiletry items, you may leave your gifts in the grocery cart located by Pender’s front doors. OR, you can order from Amazon for direct delivery to WFCM at 4511 Daly Drive, Suite J, Chantilly, VA 20151.

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