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Pender offers many ways to get involved and get to know other members. Among them are the United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women, and social groups like Christian Singles. Pender also has many other activities for individuals and families such as a softball team, concerts and plays, outings and our Annual Golf Tournament and Church Picnic that are fun for everyone.
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United Methodist Women (UMW) of Pender
The United Methodist Women of Pender are part of the Arlington District of the
Virginia Conference. We are a community whose purpose is to know God and serve
Him through mission and service to all persons in the global ministry of the
church.
Every woman at Pender is invited to be a part of this community. There are
multiple circle meetings and a general meeting conducted on a monthly basis.
While circles may meet in the church or in a member's home, general meetings are
usually held at the church.
Programs are planned to meet the spiritual and social needs of the woman. They
give her challenges to serve and participate in the church and community
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Our financial support is derived from our pledge service. The annual bazaar,
baked goods and cookie sales, weddings, anniversary and birthday receptions
provide additional funding.
District Leadership Training,
Spiritual Retreats, and Prayer Breakfasts get the Pender women
involved at all levels, as well as allow us to interact with women
from the other churches. Our women are also involved with District
Leadership Training, Spiritual Retreats, Prayer Breakfasts, Charter
for Racial Justice Committee, the Wesley Seminary Learning Resource
Center Task Force, and the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries.
Finally, each year we assist several Pender women and teens with
funding on short-term mission trips throughout the world.
We ask you to become a part of Pender UMW and give us your support.
The Church Bulletin and the Pender Post offer information regarding
our activities. Our Executive Board Meetings are opened to all women.
A directory is available which gives information regarding Pender UMW
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Pender United Methodist Men's Fellowship
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The United
Methodist Men's Fellowship is the assembly of Pender men whose objectives are to
demonstrate God's love in all actions and to be "doers of the Word." Our actions
and activities reach out to the community in the form of projects and social
events to make disciples.
Major events include the spring and fall Outreach Center sales, annual
Sweetheart Banquet, Rebuilding Together, annual mulch sale, the annual Men's
Retreat and the ongoing support to youth and missions programs. We hold monthly
dinner meetings the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm and concluding at
9:00pm, except November and December (then the third Wednesday.)
The agenda includes devotions, dinner, business meeting, fellowship, and
guest speakers with concerns/issues for building His kingdom with the help of
Christian men. The UMM sponsor a men's Bible study each Saturday morning with
breakfast at 7:00am and study at 7:30am Our membership is approximately 50
members and growing, and your participation is encouraged. New male members and
their families of the Pender congregation will receive a warm Christian welcome
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Christian Singles
Christian Singles (called Fair Oaks Christian Singles to encourage non-Pender
members) is a friendly fellowship group for those over 45. Varied activities are
offered every Friday evening with occasional Saturday outings.
Activities include: Pot luck meals, table game nights, informal discussions,
restaurant outings, videos, sing-a-longs, Reston theater, day trips, cook outs.
This is a great opportunity for adults who are single again or never married to
socialize with other Christians in a friendly setting.
We hope you'll join us!
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Sunday Morning Fellowship
Every Sunday morning we
have a fellowship time after each service. This is a great opportunity to meet
other church members as well as to learn about on-going church ministries and
activities. |
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