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Opportunities to Serve At Pender
PENDER’S
CHRISTMAS LOVE TREES ARE IN THE NARTHEX
and near the elevator outside of Common Ground.
There are tags for our Pender Missionaries (Charlie & Chris Hanak
and Ruston & Donna Seaman) as well as Faith Promise Missionary families who
are serving overseas. Monetary gifts for
these families should be made by check directly to Pender UMC. Please include the gift tag(s) with your check
and write “Love Tree” in the memo section.
HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS The "Love God and Others" Cluster is seeking volunteers to help
deliver gifts to shut-ins for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays and to
notify Laura Shuping at lshuping@verizon.net or call 703-222-6418 if you would
be willing to help.
WEDDING
SHOWER! We are looking for people to
help honor Sean Niehoff (our Common Ground Worship Leader) and his beloved
Melissa Leppert with a wedding shower on January 10. Please sign up at the table in the back of
the Fellowship Hall or at the Welcome Table in the Narthex, or contact
Maryalice Gaskell at 703-222-7187. God
bless you for volunteering for this fun event!
BLESS A MILITARY SERVICE MEMBER who is serving overseas this Christmas. Please stop by the military ministry table in the hallway between the Narthex and the Fellowship Hall today to sign Christmas cards for them. May God bless your family this Christmas and always!
YOUTH! INTERESTED
IN SERVING THE PASTORS DURING SERVICES AS AN ACOLYTE? If you are in 5th grade
or higher and would like to be an Acolyte please contact Jenna Rhodes at
703-657-2662. Will have training based
on response.
THE PENDER OUTREACH CENTER NEEDS YOUR HELP! Every
2nd & 4th Saturday from 9:30 – 12 noon as we minister to those
struggling to make ends meet. We could also use your help each
Saturday morning (also from 9:30 – 12 noon) packing up boxes and moving
items from the storage pod inside the Outreach Center as well as
organizing and moving furniture. This is an excellent opportunity for
students looking to fulfill their community service hours as well as
fellowshipping with others. Contact the church office for more
information
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPORT TEAM Volunteers are needed
to help with Sunday morning administrative activities related to the
Sunday school program. If you can help on 1 or 2 Sundays each month,
please contact Mary Wetzler, 703 378 2967 or by email at bigdubbs4@verizon.net.
HELP OUR WIDOWS
We want to launch a new ministry to assist our widows, elderly, ill,
disabled, etc, with home maintenance jobs and yard work. Services will
be performed by volunteers, groups and individuals consisting of men,
women, youth and older children. We are calling our willing workers
“The Widow’s Hands.” Please see insert in bulletin and fill it out
and leave it at the welcome center or in the church office if you want
to volunteer. Let us know of a need for our service. Questions,
contact Guy Wilson at 703-815-1744.
Bible Studies and FAITH-GROWING opportunities
PASTOR KENNY’S BIBLE STUDY :
- 2:00 pm will be studying II Samuel as we look at the life of King David and his family.
- 7:00 pm will be studying the book of Judges. Judges reads like the morning newspaper. Our nation is paralleling the nation of Israel. Lets see what God has to say to us.
WOMEN’S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES at 9:30-11:00 a.m. Nursery care is available.
- There Is A Season, written by Laurie Cole, is an 11-week study, meeting in Rm 218.
- The Gospel of Mark, published by NavPress, is an 18-week study, meeting in Rm 216.
- Living Beyond Yourself, written by Beth Moore, is a 20-week study, meeting in Rm 215.
Sign up at the welcome tables. Nursery care is available. For more info, contact womensbiblestudy@penderumc.org or Maya Berry at 703.378.1640
MEN'S BREAKFAST AND BIBLE STUDY MEETS every Saturday morning in Rm. 202-204 at 7 am. Please come and join us! For more info contact Peter Kotiah at 703-542-5742. We are studying Proverbs.
Women's Ministries
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UMW
CHRISTMAS BRUNCH to celebrate the Christmas season with
the women of Pender. We will meet
Sunday, December 13 at 12:15 pm. We hope
to see you there!
BRING ON THE COOKIES! We would like to invite everyone to a fun time of fellowship as we bake cookies for the
UMW’s annual cookie tray fundraiser. Two
baking sessions will be available in Pender’s kitchen, so hopefully one of them
will fit your schedule: Thursday,
December 17th at 9:30 am and again at 8:00 pm.
Please contact Carrie Cahoon for more information at 703-620-4437.
Mens' Ministries
PENDER MEN HAVE A GREAT 2010 PLANNED We are planning an exciting 2010 and need your help. We have many qualified leaders here at Pender with skills from all walks of life. This is an opportunity to use your skills to help build God's kingdom by taking a leadership role and directing the tireless efforts of the United Methodist Men. Our annual officer nominations process is ongoing through December and if anyone is called to serve in any of these positions, or would like to nominate someone else, please contact Guy Wilson or Dave Cacner for additional information. Current vacancies include the First Vice President, Chaplain, VP Communications, and others.
cOMMUNICATIONS CORNER
GET YOUR WORD OUT Pender's revitalized Communications Team exists to help you communicate about your activities, events, studies and other news from your committee, ministry area or special activity. We're here to help on public relations, advertising, marketing, signage, websites and more! Let us know how we can help at communications@penderumc.org.
OUTSIDE SIGN TAKING A NEW DIRECTION For the past couple of weeks, the Communications Team has been trying something a little new with the Message Sign on Route 50. Let us know what you think and/or if you'd like to help keep it witty and updated. Contact Butch Kinerney for more.
YOUR COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS CAN BE PUT TO GOOD USE Ever wanted to enter the exciting, fast-paced world of Communications and Public Relations? Here's your chance! The Pender Communications Team needs talented writers, artists, photographers and others to assist with the myriad of Communications responsibilities of the Church. You'll compile news and articles, help produce the Pender Post Newsletter, update the website, develop advertisements and more! Contact Butch Kinerney.
Creative computer-types needed at services
CREATIVE COMPUTER TYPES NEEDED The “Know God" cluster needs volunteers to assist during the 8:15 and 11:00 services by operating the Power Point/Easy Worship programs, or the audio sound board. Power point/Easy Worship are used to display the praise songs and slides used by the pastors. The time you volunteer will help all those in worship have a more fulfilling and rewarding time. No experience necessary, and on-the-job training will be provided. If you can serve God in this ministry area, please contact David Cahoon, 202-631-4894 (cell) or email at dccahoon@cox.net.
Access to Church Office, Vehicles
DRIVE THE VAN? GET AUTHORIZED! Our recently
updated Vehicle Use Policy requires that all drivers of our vehicles be
authorized to drive by Pender’s automobile insurance agent. Our agent will review driver’s records
annually and will confirm that the driver license is in full effect. Authorized users who wish to maintain their
driving authorization must renew their authorization annually (on or about
October 1st of each year) by completing an approval process. Current drivers will be contacted by the
church office. If you aren’t currently
an authorized driver but would like to be, contact Debbie McKamey in the church
office.
TRUSTEES TO SET NEW OFFICE ACCESS PROCEDURE Due to the need to improve security of the church office, the Trustees will soon implement a new procedure for gaining access. The church has a card key security system that currently allows access to three of the outside doors of the church. A card key reader on this system was recently installed at the church office front door. The doors to the office will soon be re-keyed and access to the office will then be only by card key. (As a backup to the magnetic keys, traditional metal keys will be made and issued to a few key personnel.) The Trustees have developed a procedure for granting access by card key for times when the office is not otherwise open. Access will be determined by office or position, not by person. If you need access to the office when it is not routinely open (M-F 8am – 3pm & Sundays from 7:30am – 1 pm), please contact Debbie McKamey in the church office or at and give her your church position, the reason & times that you need access. The Trustees will then accumulate all responses and determine how to grant access.
A PILGRAMAGE TO ISRAEL - Feb. 22-March 4, 2010
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO WALK WHERE JESUS WALKED? See the tomb where Jesus was raised from the dead? Ride in a boat on the Sea of Galilee like the disciples? Go to the little town of Bethlehem? See a gate and a well that Abraham used? Float in the Dead Sea? You’re invited to have that opportunity with Pastor Kenny and Mary Dale next year for 12 days. You will be staying in hotels at the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee and in Jerusalem. Pastor Kenny and a Christian guide will be sharing along the way. Contact the church office for more information.
Community Outreach/Involvement
TIME TO
RETURN THOSE BABY BOTTLES for Sanctity of Life Ministries! If you picked one up in October, now is a
great time to return your Baby Bottles filled with your spare change. Your contributions help support the essential
work of Sanctity of Life Ministries. Sanctity of
Life Ministries reaches out to women and men faced with an unplanned pregnancy
or who are post abortive, providing counseling and support while sharing
Christ's love with them. Sanctity of
Life Ministries works with students at area high schools,
YOUR OLD CANDLES ARE NEEDED Martin Patch is in need of candle wax for a project in
URGENT FOOD NEEDS Help restock our Food Pantry and
GIVE YOUR HEART TO A CHILD – Volunteer Emergency Families for Children (VEFC) needs volunteers to open their homes and provide short term emergency shelter to local children who are abused, neglected, etc. You can choose the age, gender and length of stay. Call 1-800-75606167 or visit our website www.vefc.org.
WESTERN FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES HAS EXPANDED ITS HOURS The store is now open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and extra volunteers are needed. Won’t you consider volunteering your time to make a difference in our community? Both men and women volunteers are needed. To volunteer, contact Jen Adkins at admin@wfcmva.org or 703 988-9656, ext. 106.
Blood Pressure Screenings
HAVE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED Second and fourth Sundays from 9:15 - 9:45 and 12:00 - 12:30 in the Health Ministry Office inside the church office.
Other Announcements
IT IS TIME
TO ORDER YOUR POINSETTIA FOR THE CHRISTMAS ALTAR The cost is $10.00 per plant (white) and a
check must accompany the order. Please
print clearly.
Name
_______________________________Phone________
In Honor of
________________________________________
In Memory
of_______________________________________
POLAND
SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP If you are interested in participating in
the Poland Sports Camp short term mission trip to Ostroda, the dates of the
camp will be June 26 through July 4th. This is a camp for Polish youth where we
support the local church in attracting youth from across
SUPPORT THE AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS by purchasing a 2009-2010 Entertainment Book. Cost is $30 and can be used immediately. Look for them near the coat rack.
WHEN YOUR GROUP REARRANGES THE FURNITURE for your meeting, the Trustees ask that you return the furniture to the way you found it before you leave. This will keep our rooms organized, ready for the next group and will help control the cost of custodial help. Thank you!ask that when your group rearranges the furniture for your meeting, that you return the furniture to the way you found it before you leave. This will keep our rooms organized, ready for the next group and will help control the cost of custodial help. Thank you!
TWELVE METAL FOLDING CHAIRS ARE MISSING! – If you have these chairs, please return them.
FRAGRANCE
SENSITIVITY Just a reminder as we
gather for the Fall and Winter activities, some members and visitors coming to
Pender have Fragrance Sensitivity.
That means they are severely allergic to perfumes, deodorants, hair
products and after-shave lotions. Some
of the symptoms they suffer are migraine headaches, dizziness, shortness of
breath and asthma-like symptoms. What
can you do to help? Be sensitive to
others and do not wear any of the above products while attending church
functions. Your fellow church members and our visitors affected by this allergy
will be so grateful!
Music Ministries
JOIN OUR MUSIC PROGRAM ! We are now accepting fall registration forms for children, youth, and adults for 2009-2010. Pender’s Music Ministry offers many musical opportunities for all ages, starting with preschool. To see a detailed list of musical opportunities or to register yourself or child to participate, visit the Music Ministry area of Pender’s website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pender History
GET YOUR COPY OF ROOTED, GROUNDED AND GROWING, Pender’s Centennial History Book. Hardback copies are on sale in the Narthex today for $20. Any questions, contact Kay Matthias at 703 968 6689
CENTENNIAL TIME CAPSULE CONTENTS are now being put together. Stop by the table near coat racks and:
1. See what we are planning to archive.
2. Make any suggestions you may have.
3. Autograph your picture in the Membership Directory.
