Pender UMC

Sunday, November 17th, during our in-person and live stream, when Pastor Bruce Johnson led us through an insightful sermon titled "Discipling Our Money."

On this 26th Sunday after Pentecost, Pastor Bruce delved into Genesis 28:16-22 and 1 Timothy 6:17-19, guiding us through a thoughtful exploration of our financial stewardship and the spiritual principles that should govern our use of money.

This message is particularly timely as we consider how our financial decisions can reflect our faith and values.

At Pender, you're welcome just as you are! There's no dress code—whether you prefer jeans and a t-shirt or a dress and suit, you'll fit right in.

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12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA US 22033

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Pender's next Worship Service will be November 24, 2024 at 10:00 am

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Sunday School for Everyone!

Time: Every Sunday
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Time: Every Sunday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Time: Every Sunday, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Opportunities to Serve

JDC (Juvenile Detention Center)

On the fourth Sunday of the month, people in the Pender community lead a one hour worship service at Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center (JDC). This worship service supports teenagers (7th to 12th grade) and the staff.

Worship service is from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. Volunteers are asked to meet at JDC at 1:15 PM. You do not need to have any special skills, just a willing heart and spirit to share the gospel with teens and young adults.

Questions can be directed to Arlet Williams, (703) 474-2661 or

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Christmas in Philippi

November 16 and 17, we're packing our bags and heading to the town of Philippi, West Virginia, on a mission of love and cheer! Our youth mission trip is all about spreading joy to those living on Chestnut Ridge who might not otherwise experience the magic of Christmas!

Please select a child from our Angel tree. Follow the instructions on the card to buy, pray over, and donate the gift that will light up their faces and fill their hearts with joy!**

Our Pender Youth Team will join forces with local Philippi youth to wrap those gifts with love!

This mission trip is not just about giving; it’s about sharing hope, love, and the true meaning of Christmas. Let’s show the world the power of God and the promise of the season!

Let’s bring hope and love to Chestnut Ridge this Christmas!

**Please bring all gifts to the church by Sunday, November 10th so we can pray over them!

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM)

WFCM has been providing food and services to the community for 37 years! Pender was one of the twelve founding churches that set the path and began the journey. Becky Bryan is our current liaison with WFCM. Please contact her with any questions.

In April more than 700 families were provided groceries from the Food Pantries, a 48% increase over April of 2023! Serving more families means we have a greater opportunity to make an impact with our donations.

There are multiple ways you can support this community ministry. The ways we hear of most often are donations of goods or money. Another way to participate is through volunteering of time to work in the Food Pantry. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the WFCM office or Becky Bryan.

Financial donations to be used to stock the Food Pantry can be made to Pender to be forwarded to WFCM. In a recent newsletter, WFCM explained that, because of the savings that flow out of bulk purchases, a donation of $100 is used to purchase the equivalent of $600 of food.

For donations of food and toiletry items, you may leave your gifts in the grocery cart located by Pender’s front doors. OR, you can order from Amazon for direct delivery to WFCM at 4511 Daly Drive, Suite J, Chantilly, VA 20151.