The Means of Grace

09.05.10

Grace is not an option of life it is the essential quality. God has given us specific ways to tap into that grace of Jesus every day. Let’s talk about how we appropriate this grace as we share in Holy Communion.

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Witness of the Spirit

08.22.10

August is Campmeeting at Pender. During this month we harken back to our heritage when we would come together and sing, sing, sing. Then hear a word from the Lord and offer ourselves to Him anew and afresh. This month we will be challenged by John Wesley, our founder. The sermons will be an updated version of the words that led Methodist to a life of faith.

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Saved: How Do I Know?

08.15.10

Some folks seem so sure of when they were saved by believing in Jesus Christ. They can tell you the date, the time, and where they were at. Others aren't so sure. It's kind of like they grew up this way. How do we know if we're saved or not? Come, find out!

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Wesley Retro

August is Campmeeting at Pender. During this month we harken back to our heritage when we would come together and sing, sing, sing. Then hear a word from the Lord and offer ourselves to Him anew and afresh. This month we will be challenged by John Wesley, our founder. The sermons will be an updated version of the words that led Methodist to a life of faith.

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Flying On Eagles' Wings

07.25.10

Lord lift us up where we belong. On the mountains high, where the eagles fly. Have you ever watched an eagle soar? It is majestic and beautiful. Let’s talk about how to fly this Sunday.

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Three Men and Three Trees

07.18.10

Our children will be sharing with us on this Sunday. All week we will have shared together in learning, singing, worship and crafts. Let’s reclaim a child like faith and celebrate together as we journey to the Amazon and praise God.

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Celebrating What’s Right!

07.11.10

Do you ever listen to what’s coming out of your mouth? Do you spend more time praising or complaining? If this is the day that the Lord has made, what should we be doing with it? Let’s talk about the POSITIVE rejoicing that can be our lives.

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Are You Listening?

07.04.10

New Associate Pastor Dan Elmore's first sermon at Pender UMC focuses on listening to God's messages to us.

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Is This What Church Is Like?

06.27.10

Recently a person who had never been to church was worshipping with us. When he came out of the service he said, “Is this what church is like?” For most of us we have definite opinions about what CHURCH is like. Let’s talk about what Jesus sees as being the essense of worship and praise.

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Heroes: Dads!

06.20.10

Dads with the heart of a champion play by different rules! "Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad."

Pastor Sandy will be preaching her last sermon with us. Let’s gather to wish her well and God’s blessings on the new ministry into which God has called her. Let’s celebrate her ministry among us.

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Graudation Sunday

06.13.10

We will recognize all of those who have graduated this year from local High Schools and Colleges and Universities. Graduation is never an ending. It only calls us to Continue ON! Let’s see where that leads all of us on our faith journey.

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Children’s Musical – Miracle of Loaves and Fishes

06.06.10

Our children will lead our worship and share with us the familiar story of the Miracle of the Feeding of the 5,000. What kind of faith does it take to believe 5 loaves and 2 fish can feed so many? Can we claim that faith today?

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Heroes: Pursuit!

05.30.10

How did Paul know not to go one place, but to go another place? What helps a hero know which way to go?

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FIRE!

05.23.10

We can’t do without the Holy Spirit in our lives. Yet, most of us don’t know who He is and what He does. As we confirm our young people and receive new members into the church on this Pentecost Sunday, let’s have our hearts warmed! For that is what’s necessary for the faith journey.

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Heroes: Impossible!

05.16.10

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Balancing the Busy-ness

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Mission Conference: Rev. Richard McClain

04.18.10

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Reinventing Life

04.11.10

Imagine a different life! That's what Jesus claimed.

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Cross Carrying

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Rock Your World

We are called to make a real, tangible, hands-on difference in the world. A disciple rocks the world! Where we serve God, we rub shoulders with Jesus himself. Ready to rock?

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Dreams That Matter

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Coming Home For Christmas

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Community Thanksgiving Service

11.25.09

The Community Thanksgiving Service will be at Pender this year. It is a time to worship with other churches and share in the greatest way of giving thanks Holy Communion. Truly it is important this year to give thanks for what God has done during this trying time. Come and bring a friend to give thanks!

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Consecration Sunday

11.22.09

Dr. Alan Rock will be sharing the Joy of giving thanks on this Consecration Sunday. It is a time to give thanks for all God has given to us. To see our blessings as something to be shared.

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The Sermon on the Amount

11.15.09

The Corinthians were a church that was undergoing turmoil, uncertainty and financial struggle. Paul writes to them and reminds them of the JOY of giving and the assurance of God’s provision in the face of fear. Let’s talk about hope for our future this Sunday!

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A Church That Matters

Hear Dr. Cho, our District Superintendent, lead us in our annual Church Conference. We are a church on the move!

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Soaring in Life

Promises, promises, promises. There's a
lot of hype in the world about getting that good life, isn't there?
But this is not hype. God wants your entire being to be revolutionized,
inside and out, for a life of pure wholeness. Come, listen to Jesus
-- for a new beginning.

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A Church That Matters

What is a church that matters? And how do we become that kind of church?

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Blessed Hope - Second Coming

During the month of August we will be relaxing in worship and singing quite a bit in the service. It will be a time to enjoy some upbeat music and some great preaching. Have you ever wondered about what will happen at the end of time? Is Jesus going to come back? What will the end of the age be like? What are the signs of Jesus coming? All month we will be talking about the “blessed hope”, the Second Coming of Jesus.

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Angels & Demons

08.02.09

Have you ever been suspicious that God was absent from the church? Tell your story.

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Taking Jesus to Work

07.26.09

Take that job and love it! The ability to work is a gift we often don't talk about, as if it's a ''necessary evil.'' Have you said about your job: ''I'm tired of my job. I wish it were more fulfilling''? How do we match our faith with our daily work?

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Someone Just Like Us

07.19.09

All week our children have been at Son Rock Kid's Camp and learning about faith through the eyes of a man called Peter. It is amazing how much like Peter most of us really are. Let's look at the similarities of our lives to this man Jesus called, protected, chose, loved, and used.

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How Do You Smell

07.12.09

During the summer there are all kinds of smells. Some are very pungent and others are sweet. Paul says that we are “a sweet smelling aroma.” What does he mean by that? How do you smell?

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Pray For America

07.05.09

Our Nation stands at a crossroads in many ways. We are facing issues that are mind boggling. Our leaders are dealing with situations that no other leader has faced. Let’s talk about our role as Christians. What are we to do to be a part of the solution to our problems and not a participant in them? When was the last time you prayed for America. Let’s do so this Sunday.

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Pray for America

Our Nation stands at a crossroads in many ways. We are facing issues that are mind boggling. Our leaders are dealing with situations that no other leader has faced. Let’s talk about our role as Christians. What are we to do to be a part of the solution to our problems and not a participant in them? When was the last time you prayed for America. Let’s do so this Sunday.

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Is God good?

What is God doing? Come, find out.

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Dinner on the Grounds

There is an old Methodist tradition that says, “Where 2 or 3 Methodist gather, there shall be food.” There is something about eating together that is a basic part of the Christian life. The early church met in each others homes breaking bread. Jesus instituted a “Last Supper.” Let’s talk about “dinner on the grounds” and then after the worship join us for our church picnic.

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Dinner on the Grounds

06.14.09

There is an old Methodist tradition that says, “Where 2 or 3 Methodist gather, there shall be food.” There is something about eating together that is a basic part of the Christian life. The early church met in each others homes breaking bread. Jesus instituted a “Last Supper.” Let’s talk about “dinner on the grounds” and then after the worship join us for our church picnic.

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Part of Something BIGGER

I am ONE. But I am ONE. But I can be MORE than ONE. When we come to Jesus we bring who and what we are. He takes us and makes us a part of something so much bigger and greater. We are connected with others and become a "spiritual house." Let's talk about what it means to be a part of something bigger than we could ever ask, think or dream.

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Family Matters

Bring your friendships and family relationships in for an overhaul this month! We proactively encourage real health when it comes to relationships. Pender aims to help out this month. More important than an oil change and more vital than mowing the lawn, you can expect a time of deep engagement into what makes relationships tick well and what can harm them - temporarily or permanently.

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Missions Conference

Pender's 22nd Annual Missions Conference

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Hope for a Hopeless World

Hope is an important word in the midst of the financial downturn and uncertainty. The good news - there is hope. Easter happens again.

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Conversations with God

Prayer, that quiet conversation with God is exactly what we need. Are you ready for a wonderful plunge?

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Tag, You're It - Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts are a present from God, that you can be present in the world - in a very unique way. Let's explore.

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