At Pender UMC Traditional Worship on Sunday, October 1, 2023 On Sunday, October 1, 2023 Guest Preacher Beth Dougherty preached on "It Was the Best of Times" based on 1 Corinthians 1:18 and Psalm 66:16.

The hymns were “How Great Thou Art”; “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” and “Trust and Obey”.

The Offertory anthem was “A Prayer for Healing” (Words/Music by Joseph M. Martin) sung by the Sanctuary Choir and accompanied by Heidi Jacobs.