August 2, 2026

All hymn, music and scripture information is on the screens during the service.

For a paper copy of this week's bulletin, please attend Sunday worship in person.

Information

PENDER PRAYER TEAM: Send prayer requests via our website, Connection Card in the bulletin, or contact the Church Office.  You can also text your prayer request to (833) 674-0619 or scan the QR code below:

To become a PRAYER WARRIOR, or if you wish to have a loved one who needs ongoing prayer listed in the bulletin, please contact the Church Office.

Pender Faith Promise Missions.

Pender supports 67 missionaries and cross-cultural workers worldwide.

Please lift up our Pender Philippi and Ethiopia Teams; 10 Mission Teams serving in the USA: Laura Bowers (CRU, DMV), Warren & Joy George (Navigators, CA), Rev. Neal & Shirley Hicks (TMS Global, TN), Stephen & Meiyun Hoyle (COM, VA), Stephanie Mberego (Bridges Int'l, DMV), Andrew & Karlayne Powars (CRU, DC), Rev. Ruston & Donna Seaman (Peoples Chapel, WV), Joe & Laura Sullivan (COM, PA), Kathie Virunurm (CRU, DMV), Rick & Debbie Yorgey (Navigators, DC).

Please select "Faith Promise Missions" for online contributions or indicate in the memo line of your check. Pender supports 67 Missions Teams and Cross-cultural Workers worldwide. For more info, please contact Greg or Maya Berry at

Save the Date

• July 31, Dinner and a Movie
• August 1, Pender Hikers
• August 3, Mary Martha Circle
• August 4, Pastor Bruce Evening Bible Study
• August 5, Ruth Circle
• August 5, AA Open Meeting
• August 6, Pastor Bruce Morning Bible Study
• August 6, Joyful Thursday
• August 8, Caring Hands
• August 22, Summer Spirit
• August 23, Impact Youth resume
• August 29, Louise Weller Service at noon
• August 30, Patrick's Last Sunday
• September 1, Handbell Rehearsals Resume
• September 3, Choir Rehearsals Resume
• September 20, Back to Church Sunday
• September 20, Fellowship Feast/BBQ
• September 20, Kid's Sunday School resumes
• October 17, Walk to End Hunger
• October 17, Washington Soloists Ensemble Concert 

Weekly Events

Sunday

• Children's Sunday School Classes. The children will meet in the sanctuary until just after Children's Time. They will then leave for Sunday School with their teachers. We are asking for volunteers to periodically relieve the Sunday School teachers so they may attend the full worship service.
• Youth Sunday School Class at 10:30
• Seeker Adult Sunday School Class meets at 9:00 am.
• Praying Our Faith at 9:00 am.
• The Impact Youth Group at 5:00 pm

Monday

• Fun with Music on break until fall.
• Mary Martha Circle, online

Tuesday

• Handbell rehearsals on break until September 8
• Pastor Bruce Bible Study

Wednesday

• Ruth Circle, Second Wednesday of the month
• AA Meetings at 6pm

Thursday

• Pastor Bruce Bible Study
• Lectio Divina Prayer Group
• Choir Rehearsal on Break until August 31

Check here for other meetings.

PENDER NEEDS YOU!

Sign up to help at www.pender.church/signup

Pender Hill School Registration is open. Learn more at https://penderumc.org/pender-hill-school/

DO YOU HAVE THE GIFT OF HOSPITALITY & LOVE MEETING PEOPLE? Pender needs you! Help is needed during our 10am worship service. If you would like to be a Greeter or an Usher, please contact Glenn Lammi.

REACHING NEW PEOPLE Help your church grow! What does it mean to start thinking of “visitors” as being “guests”? Well, a visitor is someone who knocks on your door at night and you won’t let them in. A guest is someone you welcome! Pender is looking for some good men and women to help project Pender’s presence into the community for the sake of Jesus Christ. We want you to help us plan events and welcome guests! Contact Peter Andrews.

Support our First Responders– Help us restock our First Responders Rest Stop. The following donations are welcome: chips, 16 oz bottled water, energy drinks, vitamin water, snacks, frozen sandwiches, ice cream, candy, and cookies. Donations can be dropped off in the Church Office. Our officers continually let us know how blessed they are to have a safe place here at Pender! In turn, we are safer because of their presence!

Calling all Shepherds!   If you like working with children (ages PreK - grade 6) and are willing to help distribute materials and assist children in the classroom, we'd love to have you join our Children's Sunday School team! Help our children feel God's love and the support/encouragement of our Pender family!  (Sundays, 10:30 - 11:30am. Sign up for 1 week or 40!)   Please contact Jane McKee.

Get Connected

Lectio Divina Prayer Group, Thursdays at 1:30-3:00pm. Lectio Divina, or “divine reading” is a traditional Christian practice that helps you dive deeply into a passage of scripture and see how God speaks to you. The group reads a Bible passage, reflects on the passage, responds to what God’s word is saying to us and meditate on the Bible passage. The group is meeting by Zoom. Please contact Carol-Anne Kaye for Zoom information.

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL at 10:30am - We meet in person!  Any questions?  Please speak with Miss Jane McKee!

Impact Youth Group (for all rising 7th-12th graders)

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL meets every Sunday at 11:15am in person in the Youth Room.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING IN PERSON

Sunday Morning, 9:00 am, The Seekers Class meets in Room 220 Contact Stan Kurzeja

Financial Info

As of June 30, 2026:

MTD actual revenue was $44,396;   YTD actual revenue was $266,025;
MTD actual expenses was $52,762; YTD actual expenses was $309,141;
MTD net loss was ($8,366);       YTD net loss was ($43,116).