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The Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 17, 2024
Prelude: | Heidi Jacobs | |
Greeting one another in Christ | Glenn Lammi | |
Gathering Chorus: “Shalom to You” (UMH #666) | ||
Call to Worship
Create in us clean hearts, O God |
Psalm 51:10, 6 (NRSV) | |
* Hymn: “Lift High the Cross” | The United Methodist Hymnal #159, vs.1-3 | |
* Opening Prayer | ||
The Church in Ministry (Announcements) | ||
A Moment for Missions | Maya Berry | |
Good News from the Prophet: Jeremiah 31:31-34 | ||
Good News from the Psalm: Psalm 51:1-17 (responsive) | UMH #785 | |
Response: “Change My Heart, O God” | The Faith We Sing #2152 | |
Good News from the Epistle: Hebrews 5:5-10 | ||
Good News for Children | ||
* Good News from the Gospel:John 12:20-33 | ||
* Affirming the Church’s Faith: The Apostles’ Creed | UMH #881 | |
Hymn: "Signs of Glory" | Pastor Bruce | |
Prayers of the People with The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, |
UMH #895 | |
Tithes and Offerings | ||
Offertory: "Our God" Words/Music: Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman; Arr. Jay Rouse | Sanctuary Choir | |
* Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; |
UMH #94 | |
* Prayer of Dedication | ||
* Closing Hymn: “Since Jesus Came into My Life" | TFWS #2140, vs.1-3 | |
* Sending Forth | ||
Postlude | Heidi Jacobs |
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 17, 2024
*Standing, as able
Greeting | Jane McKee | |
“Shalom to You” (UMH #666) | ||
Prayer | ||
* Amen (Because He Lives) by Matt Maher | Pender UMC Praise Band | |
Announcements | ||
A Moment for Missions | Maya Berry | |
Good News from the Prophet: Jeremiah 31:31-34 | ||
Responsive Psalm: Psalm 51:1-17 | UMH #785 | |
Good News from the Hebrews 5:5-10 | ||
Good News for Children | ||
* Good News from the Gospel: John 12:20-33 | ||
Sermon “Signs of Glory” | Pastor Bruce | |
Prayers of the People | ||
Offering: “O Give Thanks” by Judith Christie McAllister | ||
* Sending Blessing | ||
* Sending Song: At the Cross (Love Ran Red) by Chris Tomlin |
After a four-year delay, the 2020 General Conference will take place April 23-May 3, 2024 in Charlotte, NC. More information about this important Conference is at https://penderumc.org/conference/
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 supports 67 missionaries and cross-cultural workers worldwide.
For the month of March, please lift up our 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 62 Missions Teams and Cross-cultural Workers worldwide. For more info, please contact Greg or Maya Berry at
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 9am and 11:15am worship services. 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: 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, 10:15 - 11am. Sign up for 1 week or 40!) Please contact Jane McKee.
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 10:15am - 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 10:15am in person in the Youth Room.
THE COMMON GROUND BAND practices on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm in the sanctuary.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING IN PERSON
Sunday Morning, 10:15 am, The Seekers Class meets in Room 216 Contact Stan Kurzeja.(Class begins at 10:15am.)
Connections Sunday School Class David Kinard facilitates a video/discussion.
As of February 29, 2024:
YTD actual revenue is YTD actual revenue is $ $173,003;
YTD actual expenses are $112,301.
Bridge of Hope Fund:
2023 $37,159
2024 (as of 3/14/24) $122,721
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Total as of 3/14/24 $159,880
We gathered on Sunday, March 17th, for a powerful and transformative service observing the fifth Sunday of Lent. Pastor Bruce Johnson led us in a profound exploration of "Signs of Glory," drawing upon the spiritual depths of Psalm 51:10, Psalm 51:6, Jeremiah 31:31-34, and Psalm 51:1-17.
During this reflective and anticipatory time leading up to Easter, Pastor Johnson's sermon delved into the themes of repentance and renewal. He offered insights into witnessing God's glory in our lives, intertwining the messages of God's forgiveness, the joy of salvation, and the promise of a new covenant with Him.
The service was a significant opportunity for deepening faith and understanding of God's word, marked by a moving journey of spiritual renewal and divine discovery. Whether in person or online, attendees found the service to be a nurturing experience in their Lenten journey.
Read the Bulletin for more information.
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The Next Contemporary Worship will be April 7, 2024 at 11:15 am
Sunday School Classes |
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Sunday School for Everyone!Time: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Children's Sunday SchoolTime: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Youth Sunday School ClassTime: Every Sunday, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM |
Adult Sunday School ClassesTime: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
GBE Backpack Meal Program Thanks and Update
The next bags will be available April 7 to be returned by April 21st.
We wanted to thank you all so much for your very active participation in filling the blue bags for GBE. Each time we put them out they are all taken and brought back full! We can't tell you how much we and the counselors and students at GBE appreciate this! The bags will once again be available this weekend..
You might notice that we will no longer be asking for Mac-n-Cheese and Milk. Thanks to WFCM, who has provided a refrigerator to the school, as of last week, they are also providing Mac-n-Cheese and fresh produce and refrigerated items.
In addition to filling the blue bags if you have any plastic grocery bags that you would like to recycle, they have said that would be of great help in distributing the additional WFCM provided items. Thank you again for your continued support. If you have any questions, please contact Jami Flemmons or Ann Hines
Rest Stop
Items can be left in the blue bin or in the church office labeled "Rest Stop".
Items often needed are: 16 oz water bottles (They do not use the 4oz ones) and energy/protein drinks.
They also enjoy individual size bags of potato chips, jerky, cookies and nuts.
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM)
JDC (Juvenile Detention Center)
Wanted: Volunteers to attend Pender's monthly church service at the Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center. Our next date is March 24th..
We meet at the jail at 12:30p, and are out by 2:00p.
Our ministry at the jail is growing, and the young people thirst for the water of life because of their circumstances. It is easy fishin' as they already stepped out of their cell to come to church.
It is a showing up thing. That's all you need to do... show up. Contact Arlet if interested.
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