Thursday, September 5, 2024 by Mary O'Connor | Pender

Calling All Musicians: Join Pender's Vibrant Music Ministry! 

Are you passionate about music? Do you feel called to share your musical gifts in a community of faith? Pender is seeking talented musicians to join our vibrant Music Ministry team and contribute to our uplifting and spiritually enriching worship services!

What We're Looking For:

• Instrumentalists: Whether you shine on the strings, whisper with the woodwinds, or resonate with the brass, we need your skills to fill our sanctuary with harmonious sounds.
• Vocalists: Sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses—lend your voices to help lead our congregation in song and praise.
• Handbells: We will teach you to play during our services and special events.

Why Be a Part of the Pender Music Ministry?

• Community Impact: Through your music, you can touch the hearts of our congregation and inspire joy and contemplation in our weekly gatherings.
• Spiritual Growth: Participate in a ministry that not only serves others but also nurtures your own faith and connection to the divine.
• Musical Development: Collaborate with experienced musicians and vocalists that will help you hone your craft and explore new musical opportunities.

Get Involved:

• Rehearsals: We meet weekly to practice and prepare, ensuring every service is both spiritually and musically fulfilling.
• Sunday Services: Be a part of our regular worship schedule and special holiday performances that highlight the church calendar.
• Community Outreach: Occasionally, our music ministry participates in local events and services, expanding our impact beyond the church walls.

If you're excited about making a joyful noise unto the Lord and enhancing our worship experiences, we would love to hear from you! Contact our Patrick King, our Music Director today to learn more about how you can get involved.

Let your talent soar in a place where music meets ministry, and together, we'll create beautiful worship experiences that resonate with all who attend. Join us and be a key note in our melody of faith!

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Monday, August 26, 2024 by Mary O'Connor | Pender

Step into a world of giggles and song with “Fun “with Music at Pender!

This is not just any music class – it's a journey through sound and imagination designed especially for preschoolers and their favorite grown-ups. Since 2013, Jim and Roberta Pont have been creating a space where tiny toes tap, and little voices echo with joy, crafting a magical musical experience for children from birth to five years old.

Wave 'hello' and join us every Monday morning for a delightful 30-minute musical escapade! Our littlest musicians and their families come together at 10 AM to sing, dance, and make friends with tunes. We dive into a treasure trove of stuffed animals and toys, transforming the room into an enchanting stage for our budding performers. With every stuffed lion's roar or elephant's trumpet, your child's imagination will soar!

After the musical fiesta, it's time for a yummy snack, followed by playtime where kids can explore and make-believe. Meanwhile, moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers can relish a homemade brunch prepared with love – a perfect chance to mingle and share stories.

Our box of wonders is always brimming with surprises! One day it's a car zooming around, another day it's a train chugging along. Flip it over and voilà, it's a drum or even a rumbling thunder to match the beat of our songs. From 'The Wheels on the Bus' to sparkling new Bible-based rhymes, we have tunes that will make your little one's heart dance with every beat!

Last week, our pint-sized percussionists marched on bubble wrap to the rhythm of a march, popping and hopping with glee. And guess what's next? A tunnel adventure awaits their curious little eyes and eager hands!

So, if you're a parent with a playful tot between zero to five, and Monday mornings are open, come and make a splash in our sea of melodies at 'Melody Mornings'. It's not just fun; it's a musical hug for the heart and soul. Can't wait to sing and swing into a new day of joy with you and your little one!

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his class meets every Monday starting September 9 at 10 am except for school holidays. Register at 9:30 on September 9.

Pender UMC is at 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033.

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Friday, December 7, 2018 by Mary O'Connor | Pender

You're invited to a musical celebration of God's gift of eternal light! The Pender UMC music ministry presents "The Promise of Light", a cantata (narrative piece of music) composed by Joel Raney. The piece includes Christmas carols and original choral music blended with narration, piano, handbell, and percussion, to tell the timeless story of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

The production will take place during Pender's only Sunday worship service on December 9, at 10 a.m. Stay for a delicious brunch after worship!

No RSVP required; all are welcome. Childcare will be available during worship for ages birth through 6th grade.

DATE AND TIME

Sun, December 9, 2018

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST

LOCATION

Pender UMC

12401 Alder Woods Drive

Fairfax, VA 22033

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