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The Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2024 9:00 am
| *Please stand, as able | ||
| Prelude | Heidi Jacobs | |
| Greeting one another in Christ | Glenn Lammi | |
| Gathering Chorus: “He Is Lord” | United Methodist Hymnal #177 | |
| *Call to Worship All dominion belongs to the Lord Who rules over the nations. All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, All the families of the nations shall worship before Him. Let us praise the Lord in the great congregation And His deliverance to a people yet unborn. |
adapted from Psalm 22 | |
| *Hymn: “Christ for the World We Sing” | UM Hymnal #568 | |
| *Opening Prayer | ||
| The Church in Ministry (Announcements) | ||
| A Moment for Ministry: Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) | Arlet Williams | |
| Prayer for Illumination: O Lord, you have given us your word for a light to shine upon our path; grant us so to meditate on that word, and to follow its teaching, that we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
St. Jerome | |
| Good News from Acts 8:26-40 | ||
| Response: “We Know That Christ Is Raised” | UMH #610 | |
| Good News for Children | ||
| Good News from the Epistle: 1 John 4:7-21 | ||
| *Good News from the Gospel: John 15:1-8 | ||
| Sermon: "The Divine Conspiracy" | Pastor Bruce | |
| Prayers of the People | ||
| The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. |
UMH #895 | |
| Tithes and Offerings | ||
| Offertory: “Praise You in the Storm” Bernie Herms and Mark Hall; arr. Richard Kingsmore |
Sanctuary Choir | |
| *Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the sources of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! |
UMH #94 | |
| Prayer of Dedication | ||
| *Closing Hymn: “We’ve A Story to Tell to the Nations" | UMH #569 | |
| *Sending Forth | ||
| Postlude | Heidi Jacobs |
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2024 11:15 am
| *Please stand, as able | ||
| Greeting | Jane McKee | |
| Chorus: “Shalom to You” | ||
| Prayer | ||
| *Songs of Praise “Hallelujah You Are” (Amen), Patrick King |
Pender UMC Praise Band | |
| Announcements | ||
| Good News from Acts 8:26-40 | ||
| A Moment for Ministry: Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) | Arlet Williams | |
| Good News from the Epistle: 1 John 4:7-21 | ||
| Good News for Children | ||
| *Good News from the Gospel: John 15:1-8 | ||
| Sermon: "The Divine Conspiracy" | Pastor Bruce | |
| Prayers of the People | Pastor Bruce | |
| Offering: “Let It Rise,” William Murphy | ||
| *Sending Blessing | ||
| *Sending Song: “He Is Exalted,” Twila Paris |
General Conference 2024
After a four-year delay, the 2020 General Conference is taking place now through May 3, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. More information about this important Conference is at https://penderumc.org/conference/
Information
PENDER PRAYER TEAM: Send prayer requests via our website, Connection Card in the bulletin, or contact the Church Office. You can also text your prayer request to (833) 674-0619 or scan the QR code below:
To become a PRAYER WARRIOR, or if you wish to have a loved one who needs ongoing prayer listed in the bulletin, please contact the Church Office.
Pender Faith Promise Missions.
Pender supports 67 missionaries and cross-cultural workers worldwide.
For the month of April, please lift up our 10 Mission Teams serving in the USA: Laura Bowers (CRU, DMV), Warren & Joy George (Navigators, CA), Rev. Neal & Shirley Hicks (TMS Global, TN), Stephen & Meiyun Hoyle (COM, VA), Stephanie Mberego (Bridges Int'l, DMV), Andrew & Karlayne Powars (CRU, DC), Rev. Ruston & Donna Seaman (Peoples Chapel, WV), Joe & Laura Sullivan (COM, PA), Kathie Virunurm (CRU, DMV), Rick & Debbie Yorgey (Navigators, DC).
Please select "Faith Promise Missions" for online contributions or indicate in the memo line of your check. Pender supports 62 Missions Teams and Cross-cultural Workers worldwide. For more info, please contact Greg or Maya Berry at
Save the Date
- May 4, Graduate Dinner
- May 5, Graduate Sunday
- May 11, Chris Atwood Foundation HopeFest 2024
- May 11, Concert presented by the Music Department
- May 18-19, Faith Promise Missions Celebration
- May 19, Pentecost Sunday
- June 20-22, Virginia Annual Conference
- June 24-28, VBS Signup is available now at https://penderumc.org/vbs/
- July 19-26 Youth Philippi Trip
- September 8, Back to School picnic
- October 19, Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat
- December 7, Breakfast with Santa
PENDER NEEDS YOU!
Sign up to help at www.pender.church/signup
Pender Hill School Registration is open. Learn more at https://penderumc.org/pender-hill-school/
DO YOU HAVE THE GIFT OF HOSPITALITY & LOVE MEETING PEOPLE? Pender needs you! Help is needed during our 9am and 11:15am worship services. If you would like to be a Greeter or an Usher, please contact Glenn Lammi.
REACHING NEW PEOPLE Help your church grow! What does it mean to start thinking of “visitors” as being “guests”? Well, a visitor is someone who knocks on your door at night and you won’t let them in. A guest is someone you welcome! Pender is looking for some good men and women to help project Pender’s presence into the community for the sake of Jesus Christ. We want you to help us plan events and welcome guests! Contact Peter Andrews.
Support our First Responders– Help us restock our First Responders Rest Stop. The following donations are welcome: chips, 16 oz bottled water, energy drinks, vitamin water, snacks, frozen sandwiches, ice cream, candy, and cookies. Donations can be dropped off in the Church Office. Our officers continually let us know how blessed they are to have a safe place here at Pender! In turn, we are safer because of their presence!
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 feel God's love and the support/encouragement of our Pender family! (Sundays, 10:15 - 11am. Sign up for 1 week or 40!) Please contact Jane McKee.
Get Connected
Lectio Divina Prayer Group, Thursdays at 1:30-3:00pm. Lectio Divina, or “divine reading” is a traditional Christian practice that helps you dive deeply into a passage of scripture and see how God speaks to you. The group reads a Bible passage, reflects on the passage, responds to what God’s word is saying to us and meditate on the Bible passage. The group is meeting by Zoom. Please contact Carol-Anne Kaye for Zoom information.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL at 10:15am - We meet in person! Any questions? Please speak with Miss Jane McKee!
Impact Youth Group (for all rising 7th-12th graders)
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL meets every Sunday at 10:15am in person in the Youth Room.
THE COMMON GROUND BAND practices on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm in the sanctuary.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING IN PERSON
Sunday Morning, 10:15 am, The Seekers Class meets in Room 216 Contact Stan Kurzeja.(Class begins at 10:15am.)
Connections Sunday School Class David Kinard facilitates a video/discussion.
Financial Info
As of February 26, 2024:
YTD actual revenue is YTD actual revenue is $ $173,003;
YTD actual expenses are $112,301.
Bridge of Hope Fund:
2023 $37,159
2024 (as of 4/4/24) $124,746
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Total as of 4/4/24 $161,905
This Fifth Sunday of Easter, April 28, 2024, the congregation of Pender UMC and Pastor Bruce Johnson gathered for a sermon that unveiled the mysteries of God’s enduring love and our connectedness to the divine. "The Divine Conspiracy" was the cornerstone of our worship as Pastor Bruce expounded on the profound passages of 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8, and Acts 8:26-40.
In that week's service, we delved into the love that originates from God Himself, the intimate relationship we are called to have with Christ as branches to the vine, and the expansive reach of the Gospel as exemplified in the story of the Ethiopian eunuch's conversion. This was an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the divine workings in our everyday lives and how we are invited to participate in God's grand narrative of redemption and grace.
Whether joined in spirit or in person, the message was a call to all who seek to immerse themselves in the essence of divine love and to live out the truth of the Gospel in every aspect of life.
Together, let’s discover the love that binds us, the faith that sustains us, and the divine conspiracy that calls us to be more than we ever imagined.
All of Pender's services are streamed live and in person.
Join us live at Pender UMC
12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033
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The Next Traditional Service will be May 5, 2024 at 9:00 am
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The Next Contemporary Worship will be May 5, 2024 at 11:15 am
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Sunday School Classes |
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Sunday School for Everyone!Time: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Children's Sunday SchoolTime: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Youth Sunday School ClassTime: Every Sunday, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM |
Adult Sunday School ClassesTime: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Next Events
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VBS - Vacation Bible School Registration
April 28, 2024
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General Conference 2024
April 28, 2024
After a four-year delay, the 2020 General Conference will take place April 23-May 3, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. More...
Traditional Service
April 28, 2024
At 9:00 am, Pender offers a traditional/blended worship service. The service includes traditional music as well as...
Opportunities to Serve
GBE Backpack Meal Program Thanks and Update
The final bags for this year were to be returned by April 21st.
We wanted to thank you all so much for your very active participation in filling the blue bags for GBE. Each time we put them out they are all taken and brought back full! We can't tell you how much we and the counselors and students at GBE appreciate this! The bags will once again be available this weekend.
We have just been requested to provide 74 bags for each of our remaining three weeks versus the 50 we have been providing weekly. Because of this...there are even more blue bags in need of filling, but a friendly note that this is the LAST time for us to do this for the school year, because of the help of WFCM.
In addition to filling the blue bags if you have any plastic grocery bags that you would like to recycle, they have said that would be of great help in distributing the additional WFCM provided items. Thank you again for your continued support. If you have any questions, please contact Jami Flemmons or Ann Hines
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.
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM)
Food & Beverages
- Cereal (low sugar preferred)
- Hot Cereal (Oatmeal, Grits)
- Maseca Corn Flour
- Sugar (1 or 2 lb. bags)
- Red Beans (low salt preferred)
- Black Beans (low salt preferred)
- Canned Tomatoes (stewed, crushed, diced, paste)
- Canned Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Flavored Pasta (Pasta Helpers)
- Flavored Rice (Rice A Roni)
- Risotto
- Pancake Mix
- Peanut Butter
- Family Sized Snacks (pretzels, crackers, etc.)
- Canned Mixed Vegetables (low salt preferred)
- Coffee (ground, no k-cups)
- Individual juice boxes (100% juice preferred)
Toiletries
NOTE: Toiletry items cannot be purchased by our clients with SNAP
- Body Wash
- Body Lotion
- Toothpaste
- Hair Shampoo
- Hair Conditioner
- Lotion
- Toilet Paper
- Large size pull-ups (size 4T/5T for toddlers)
- Size 6 Diapers
- Baby Wipes
NOTE: Only size 6 diapers and large pull-ups are needed at this time thanks to our partnership with Greater DC Diaper Bank.
JDC (Juvenile Detention Center)
Wanted: Volunteers to attend Pender's monthly church service at the Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center. Our next date will be April 28th..
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.
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