Pastor Kenny continued his sermon series entitled "Book of Joy" and preached at our 8:15 and 11am services on Philippians 3. The sermon title is Joy of the Journey. Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. "For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— though I myself have reasons for such confidence..."

Pastor Kenny continued his sermon series entitled "Book of Joy" and preached at our 8:15 and 11am services on Philippians 2. Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

Sunday, July 9th, we welcomed Pastor Kenny back from his sabbatical! He began a new sermon series entitled "Book of Joy" and preached at our 8:15 and 11am services on Philippians 1. ...3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ...

Pastor Dan preached at all 3 services on "True Freedom: Free Indeed" (John 8:31-36).

At our 8:15 & 11am Worship Services, our guest speaker Dr. Robert J. Stamps preached on "The Most Profound Witness" (Matthew 5:14-16). Dr. Stamps received the BA from Wheaton College, Illinois ('63), the MDiv from Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky ('68), and the PhD from the Council for National Academic Awards, Saint John's College, University of Nottingham ('86). Dr. Stamps also studied at New College/University of Edinburgh, Garrett Theological Seminary/Northwestern University, Illinois, and the Institute for Holy Land Studies, Palestine. Ordained in 1966 through the United Methodist Church, he has served appointments as university chaplain and as pastor of congregations across the United States. He is also the writer of several published hymns, a connoisseur of great music (BBC Radio Three online), and a student of the American Civil War. Dr. Stamps is married to Ellen Stamps (who was our guest speaker for our most recent Missions Celebration) and father of a son a

Sunday, June 18th was Father's Day and our very own Tony Hines preached at all 3 services on "As For Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord" (Mark 5:21-42) This Sunday was also Graduation Sunday and we honored our high school and college graduates at our 11am Worship Service. Together we celebrated this wonderful milestone in their lives!

Pastor Dan preached on Get in the Flow for Pentecost and Confirmation at all three services.. On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. ~John 7:37-39

Sarah is a United Methodist elder beginning her fourth year serving the Arlington and Alexandria districts as the Bi-District Coordinator for Church Revitalization and Leadership Development.  Sarah says you can shorten the title to: "I'm from the Districts, and I'm here to help!"  Sarah grew up all over as a military kid, ending up in Fairfax, Va. She has a BA in Economics from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg followed by J.D. from George Mason Law School, opening a law firm in Fairfax as her first career. After an overwhelming and literal calling from God, Sarah attended Wesley Theological Seminary for her Masters of Divinity and then again a few years later for her Doctorate in Church Leadership. Her dissertation work was on clergy support groups. 

Pastor Kenny preached at all 3 services on Our Life as a Sacrament (Philippians 1:27, 2:5) "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel." (Philippians 1:27)

At our 8:15 and 11:00 am worship services, Rev. Tony Yeo, Pastor at Covenant Evangelical Free Church in Singapore, preached on "Making a Difference" (Matthew 4:18-22).    As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. ~ Matthew 4:18-22

At our 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 Traditional Services, Pastor Kenny preached on Sacraments Matter: Holy Communion. For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a numbe

Sunday, April 30th, was Missions Celebration Sunday! Our Key Note Speaker, Ellen Stamps, preached at all 3 services on "What if God Gives You a Roof?" (Mark 2:1-5) Ellen Stamps had anticipated she would be a missionary, but God had other plans and she received her RN degree from the Academic Hospital of Utrecht in the Netherlands. In 1976, she was asked by Corrie ten Boom, evangelist and author of "The Hiding Place," to become her nurse, secretary, and traveling companion. Ellen authored an account of their 10 years of life and travels together: "My Years with Corrie." After serving with Corrie, Ellen met and married Bob Stamps in 1976. They have a son and a daughter and continue in ministry together.

Ruston Seaman from New Vision Renewable Energy (NVRE) was our special pre-Missions Celebration speaker at all 3 services. Ruston, president and CEO of NVRE , has dedicated his adult life to ministry and community development in under-resourced rural communities in the U.S.

At our 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 Easter Services, Pastor Kenny preached on Easter Hope. "After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said...

At our 8:15 & 11:00 Services, Pastor Kenny concluded a five-week sermon series using Scriptures and video clips from the film The Shack to help you trust God more completely, connect with Him in a deeper way and experience life-changing love and forgiveness even in the midst of pain. "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (Luke 6:37-38)

Pastor Kenny continued a five-week sermon series using Scriptures and video clips from the film The Shack to help you trust God more completely, connect with Him in a deeper way and experience life-changing love and forgiveness even in the midst of pain. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." (John 3:16-17)

At all three services, Pastor Dan continued a five-week sermon series using Scriptures and video clips from the film The Shack to help you trust God more completely, connect with Him in a deeper way and experience life-changing love and forgiveness even in the midst of pain. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Pastor Kenny continued a five-week sermon series using Scriptures and video clips from the film The Shack to help you trust God more completely, connect with Him in a deeper way and experience life-changing love and forgiveness even in the midst of pain. Scripture: Hebrews 13:5 (traditional) and Matthew 14:22-33 (common ground) A video of this sermon is available on PenderUMC.org in the Common Ground area.

At our 8:15 & 11:00 Services, Pastor Kenny began a five-week sermon series using Scriptures and video clips from the film The Shack to help you trust God more completely, connect with Him in a deeper way and experience life-changing love and forgiveness even in the midst of pain. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.

At our 8:15 & 11:00 Services, Pastor Kenny concluded his sermon series "Coming to Terms with the Story - Parables of Jesus" and his message for this Sunday is entitled "The Invitation" (Luke 14:15-24).

I don’t want to think about that. Jesus didn’t really say that did he? The rich man went where? Come & let’s see. (Luke 16:19-31)

LOST has many meanings. If I lost my Smart Phone, I’d look til I find it so it could serve the purpose for which it was created. WHO not WHAT is lost that you KNOW?

At our 8:15 & 11:00 Services, Pastor Kenny began a new sermon series entitled "Coming to Terms with the Story - Parables of Jesus." All of us love a good story. Jesus loved a good story and told them as parables. For the next 4 weeks we will see what the stories really say and come face to face with Jesus' story. The sermon title for this Sunday is"What Have You Done with the Story?" (Mark 4:1-20)

The final message in our series,"Bless this Home." This Sunday's sermon is entitled "Persecuted." "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." (Matthew 5:10-12)

Pastor Dan preached at all three services. This Sunday's sermon is entitled "Peacemakers" from the Bless This Home series. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." (Matthew 5:9)

Pastor Kenny preached at all three services. This Sunday's sermon is entitled "Pure in Heart" from the Bless This Home series. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Matthew 5:8)

Pastor Dan preached at the Traditional service. Looking to start 2017 off on the right track with peace, happiness and contentment? We want our family to enjoy peace, happiness, and contentment, but so often we stumble through our most important relationships. In "Bless This Home," discover four family-altering qualities: purity, peace, righteousness, and persecution. This Sunday's sermon is entitled "Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness." "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." (Matthew 5:6)

Pastor Kenny preached at the Traditional services. We used Wesley’s Covenant Prayer. I am no longer my own, but yours. Put me to what you will, rank me with whom you will; put me to doing, put me to suffering; let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you, exalted for you, or brought low for you; let me be full, let me be empty, let me have all things, let me have nothing: I freely and wholeheartedly yield all things to your pleasure and disposal. And now, glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, you are mine and I am yours. So be it. And the covenant now made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25

Pastor Kenny preached at the Traditional services. Have you ever had a dream that caused you to do something different, make a change, or go in a different direction? Have you ever had a dream that changed your perspective, gave you a new insight, or resolved something for you? Movie Clip: It's a Wonderful Life Scripture: Matthew 1:19-25