Guest Preacher Sunday at Pender UMC – April 27, 2025, 10 am

This Sunday, we are honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Young Bong Kim, Lead Pastor of Korean United Methodist Church of Koinonia, as our guest preacher.

Sermon Title: Resurrection Continues
Scripture Focus: Romans 6:5-11

Additional Readings:
* Acts 5:27-32
* Psalm 118:14-29
* John 20:19-31

Rev. Dr. Kim will reflect on the ongoing power and presence of the Resurrection in our lives today.

Join us for this meaningful message of hope, transformation, and new life in Christ. Come worship with us at Pender UMC and experience the joy of the risen Lord!

“If we have been united with Him in a death like His, we will certainly be united with Him in a resurrection like His.” – Romans 6:5

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.

Join us in person or tune in live to witness this powerful reminder of faith and sacrifice.

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Impact Youth

April 27, 2025

Hey Grades 7-12!  Pender's Impact Youth have different activities and programs each week.

Sunday School Classes
Sunday School for Everyone!

Time: Every Sunday
Location: On Zoom and In Person

Children's Sunday School

Time: Every Sunday, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: In Person

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

Lend a helping hand to our local heroes by contributing to the Pender Police Rest Stop! We are currently in need of bottled water.

We are collecting a variety of items that our officers greatly appreciate during their shifts. You can drop off your donations at the church office, clearly marked "Rest Stop."

Here’s what our officers are currently enjoying:

  • Celsius Energy Drinks to keep them energized
  • Drizzilicious Rice Cakes for a light snack
  • A variety of chips for that perfect crunch

Additionally, we're always in need of:

  • Full-size water bottles (Please note: the 4oz bottles are not utilized)
  • Refreshing beverages like seltzers, Gatorade, Propel, Aspire, and other energy drinks
  • Individual-sized snacks such as potato chips, jerky, cookies, and nuts

Your contributions make a real difference in the daily routines of our police officers, providing them with the sustenance and morale boost they need to keep our community safe. Drop by with your contributions and show your support!


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VBS will be June 23-29, 2025

I'm available for VBS

June 23-29, 2025

Flour (Maseca preferred)
Sugar (1 or 2 lb. bags)
Vegetable Oil
Pasta Sauce
Pasta
Brown Rice
Pancake Mix
Family Sized Snacks (crackers, pretzels, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, etc.)
Canned Chicken
Hot Beverages (ground coffee, tea bags, etc.)

Toiletries: We have a big need for toilet paper right now.
We also need bar soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, and baby wipes (NOTE: we are not currently in need of diapers size 0-5 due to our partnership with Greater DC Diaper Bank. Please only donate larger size pull ups size 4T/5T for toddlers, size 6 diapers, or baby wipes if you want to donate items for babies.)

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.

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