A Servants Guide

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering Gods grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

Rev. August 2013

ONE
Thats all it takes!
ONE smile ONE hug ONE hour ONE day ONE prayer ONE card ONE witness ONE handshake ONE teacher ONE meal ONE hour JUST ONE

In this busy world in which we live, we dont think we have time to make a difference because we only think in terms of great quantity. It feels overwhelming, and in the end we do nothing. Still, we yearn to make a difference. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. ONE ACT AT A TIME JUST ONE. Thank you to every one of you who share in the ministry of Pender UMC as you use your time, talents and spiritual gifts so that Gods kingdom will move forward: One humble act at a time.

Experience the power of ONE!

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A Servants Guide
is the tool we use at Pender United Methodist Church for dedicating ourselves in ministry as we Know God, Share God, Grow in God, and Love God. HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW YOU CAN USE YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS TO DO MINISTRY? Inside A Servants Guide you will find descriptions of ministries. Find one that excites you and matches up with your spiritual gifts and talents. Send an email to church.office@penderumc.org to indicate where you would like to serve. The ministry leader will then contact you. NOT SURE WHAT TO SIGN UP FOR? Explore ministry possibilities based on your gifts, passions, personality and experience with a pastor at the Pender Connection Class, a basic introduction class to the people, beliefs, and ministries of Pender. Every new member is encouraged to take this class as it provides a solid foundation to grow with others in faith and family. It takes place over a 3-week span of time, usually on Sunday afternoons. Past groups love
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the ability to get to know other newer people to Pender and the pastors on a more personal basis.

Vision Statement
Pender United Methodist Church will be a tree of life in the community rooted in Gods living Word with branches growing and moving by the Spirit and spreading the love of Jesus for all.

Mission Statement
To make disciples for Jesus Christ

Table of Contents
KNOW GOD CLUSTER....................................................................................... 8 GROW IN GOD CLUSTER.................................................................................18 LOVE GOD & OTHERS CLUSTER......................................................................24 SHARE GOD CLUSTER..................................................................................... 29 SERVE GOD CLUSTER..................................................................................... 36 LEADERSHIP RESOURCES..............................................................................38 OTHER............................................................................................................ 47 DESCRIPTION OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS.................................................................48

KNOW GOD CLUSTER

Janet McConaghie, Cluster Leader 703 266-8075 Meredith Kinerney, Assistant Cluster Leader 703 988-0883 Music Ministry Spiritual Contact: Supporting and strengthening Gifts: Theresa the worship experience . Creative Carpenter through the integration of Communicati 703 278music is the purpose of this on 8023 ministry. There are many . Evangelism Sean Niehoff ways to participate in this . Knowledge 571 212vital ministry, and only a love . Leadership 5727 for Gods music is required. . Administratio n . Craftsmanshi p . Helps Adult Music Groups Contact: Sanctuary Choir: Leads Thursdays, Theresa worship primarily at the 7:30 pm in Carpenter 11:00am Sunday service. the 703 278Knowledge of reading music Sanctuary 8023 is not required.
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Handbell Choirs: Our groups cover all ages and experience levels. You do not need to know how to read music to ring handbells. Instrumentalists: We welcome instrumentalists of all types who would like the opportunity to play during worship. Common Ground Music: Our family praise and worship service is looking for musicians and vocalists to assist with the music at 9:30. In addition, we utilize those with computer skills to help design and present our videos and song graphics each week. The commitment for any of these positions is flexible, so please consider this contemporary worship service as a means of using your gifts and talents.

Tuesday evenings in the Sanctuary Call for rehearsal times. Spiritual Gifts: . Creative Communicati on . Evangelism Contact: Sean Niehoff 571 212-5727

Youth Music Groups Students in 7th through 12th grade are invited to participate. Refer to the Pender web site for group details and contact information. Youth Choir: This group sings approximately once each month on Sunday mornings. They celebrate the end of the school year with a mission trip! Youth Handbells: There are two groups for 7th-12th graders. Ringers are assigned based on experience. Instrumental Ensemble: This group consists of strings, woodwinds, and brass players. They play about 4-5 times a year. Childrens Music Groups Pre-school through the 6th grade are invited to participate. Refer to the Pender web site for group details and contact information. Vocal Choirs:
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Contact: Theresa Carpenter 703 2788023 Sundays 5:45 pm in the Sanctuary

Sundays 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary Sundays 4:15 pm in the Sanctuary

Contact: Theresa Carpenter 703 2788023 Thursdays @ 5:00 pm

Cherub Choir (Pre-school-K) Asbury Choir (Grades 1-2) Wesley Choir (Grades 3-6) Handbells and Handchimes: Cherub Bells (Pre-school-K) Rainbow Chimers (Grades 12) Genesis Ringers (Grades 3-4) Jubilation Ringers (Grades 56) Music Ministry Adult Volunteer Opportunities Accompanists: If you play piano, you can play for a childrens or youth choir on a regular or substitute basis Second Adult Support: We seek adult volunteers to assist directors during rehearsals musical skills are not required

Thursdays @ 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 4:45 pm 4:45 pm

Spiritual Gifts: .Creative Communicati on . Encourageme nt .Evangelism .Shepherding .Helps . Administratio n

Contact: Theresa Carpenter 703 2788023

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Music Ministry - Spring Musical Telling Christs story through musical presentations brings the Good News to both performers and audiences. Volunteers in this ministry area help with costumes, choreography, sets, music, and general logistics for the musicals. Worship Support Worship support provides an environment to enhance the congregations worship experience through preparation and maintenance of the worship areas of the Church. This ministry works to support, recruit and train volunteers for those groups who assist with worship.

Spiritual Gifts: . Shepherding . Craftsmanshi p . Creative Communicati on . Helps . Evangelism Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n . Evangelism . Knowledge . Leadership

Contact: Theresa Carpenter 703 2788023

Contact: Ann MacDonald 703 631-1935 Janet McConaghie 703 266-8075

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Ushers Welcoming, serving, and assisting that is the role of ushers at Pender. Members of this ministry staff the entrances to worship, escorting congregants and visitors to seats, giving out bulletins, and generally directing traffic flow during communion and special services. Acolytes Even children and youth can play a part in worship service. Pender encourages our younger members to serve as an acolyte during worship services, taking responsibility for the lighting and extinguishing of altar candles at services, handing ushers the offering plates and leading the pastors and congregation to the exit after services are completed.

Spiritual Gifts: . Evangelism . Helps . Hospitality

Contact: Glenn Lammi 703 383-0277

Spiritual Gifts: . Helps

Contact: Sandy Tucker 703 391-1949

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Wedding Coordinators Here comes the bride. But not without a wedding coordinator at Pender. Volunteers of this ministry work with couples that are planning a wedding using Penders facilities. In support of the pastors, these volunteers help ensure the smooth flow of the wedding service and provide oversight of church resources before, during and after the ceremony. Sanctuary Care Ever wonder who cares for the Sanctuary prior to and after services? Volunteers of this ministry are the silent stewards of our worship area. They attend to the candles, police the pews, ensure the attendance rolls are ready for use, and other housekeeping needs.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n . Encourageme nt . Helps

Contact: Janet McConaghie 703 266-8075 Mary Alice Gaskell 703 222-7187

Spiritual Gifts: . Helps

Contact: Ann MacDonald 703 631-1935

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Communion Stewards These servants work to ensure that the communion elements are always ready for use and in place when the pastors plan to serve communion. Can you pour liquids into tiny glasses? We need you here and we even have funnels! Communion Servers Are you a sacramental person? Do you like holding things? You can help us with communion by being a server, and offering the sacraments to our worshippers. Seasonal Flowers Congregants honor family and God with flower offerings. These are coordinated and placed in the Sanctuary by volunteers of this ministry for the appropriate services. This ministry coordinates and procures flowers, plants and decorations for special liturgical seasons such as Easter and Christmas. Say yes to Flower Power!
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Spiritual Gifts: . Helps

Contact: Beth Nooralian 703 378-1444 Jean & Anita Meslie 703 266-4743 Sarah Hocker 703 222-8959 Contact: Janet McConaghie 703 266-8075

Spiritual Gifts: . Hospitality . Helps

Spiritual Gifts: . Helps

Contact: Liliana Rivera 703 953-3128

Audio Visual Can you hear me now? Not without members of this team. This ministry serves worship as well as special services for oral and visual support, electronics and recordings. This ministry maintains the equipment and works to assure present and future needs for equipment are monitored. Worship Committee Great worship takes planning and lots of work behind the scenes. Working with the pastors and the music ministry, volunteers of this ministry ensure Penders various forms of worship honor our Lord, spiritually feed our congregation, and energize our visitors. Sing n Celebrate Would you like a relaxed evening praising our Lord? Sing n Celebrate is a once a month evening service on the first Sunday of the month. It includes praise music, biblical dramas and devotion either
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Spiritual Gifts: . Creative Communicati on . Helps

Contact: Steve Hocker 703 222-8959

Spiritual Gifts: . Apostleship . Creative Communicati on . Discernment . Evangelism . Knowledge . Leadership Spiritual Gifts: . Apostleship . Creative Communicati on . Discernment

Contact: Katie Taddeo 703 620-9145 Linda Konya 703 435-3487 Jan Niehoff 703 455-8796

Contact: Carol Wilson 703 815-1744

by a lay person or pastor.

. Evangelism . Knowledge . Leadership

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GROW IN GOD CLUSTER

Karen Cross, Cluster Leader 703 378-4225 Mary Wetzler, Assistant Cluster Leader 703 378-2967 Education of Children and Youth Our children and youth are our priority. Goals, experiences, and programs are developed by this cluster to support children and youth in their daily discipleship of growing in their relationship with God within a caring and nurturing environment. Education of Adults You are never too old to learn, right? Activities and experiences are developed to help individuals grow in their knowledge of God and in their faith. Pender Youth Turning Point Spiritual Gifts: Contact: Where can teens learn and . Evangelism Tim Lyberger grow in their walk with Christ . Giving 703 278at their own pace and in a . Helps 8023 safe environment? This group provides an opportunity for Junior and Senior High youth to meet weekly to share and support each other, engaging in fun spiritual retreats, ski
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trips, meaningful worship, short-term mission trips, and service activities.

Gods Positional Squad (GPS) If you are a teen and want to help plan Penders youth group meetings and activities, this is the place to be. Youth Small Group Know a teen that feels more comfortable talking and sharing in a small group? Want to help support teens like this? Think about joining as an adult volunteer of this ministry. Youth Small Groups are comprised of Junior and Senior High members who come together to connect, work on special outreach projects, and talk about what it means to be a Christian in todays world

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n . Discernment . Knowledge . Leadership Spiritual Gifts: . Evangelism . Giving . Helps . Hospitality . Teaching

Contact: Tim & Sally Lyberger 703 2788023 Contact: Tim Lyberger 703 2788023

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Youth Retreats How do you spell party? R-E-T-R-E-A-T! Penders youth are involved in fun spiritual retreats to help them grow in their knowledge of faith. This ministry is always looking for adult volunteers to be a part of the party! Childrens Ministry Childrens laughter there is no sweeter sound to us or to God. Volunteers of this ministry vision and plan activities during the year such as the Easter celebration, Church Picnic, Harvest Party, Christmas pageant, and other activities for the children of Pender and the community.

Spiritual Gifts: Contact: . Tim Lyberger Administratio 703 278n 8023 . Evangelism . Giving . Helps Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n . Creative Communicatio n . Encourageme nt . Evangelism . Knowledge . Leadership Contact: Somya Subramanian 571 5226467

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Vacation Bible School (VBS) Imagine a week filled with hundreds of children, singing, dancing, playing, and learning of Gods great love. This is Vacation Bible School. Volunteers of this ministry plan and coordinate the VBS program that is scheduled during the summer months for one week for pre-K through 6th grade.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n . Craftsmanshi p . Creative Communicatio n . Encourageme nt . Evangelism . Knowledge . Leadership . Teaching

Contact: Jami Flemmons 703 8300202 Maya Berry 703 3781640

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JLU (Jesus Loves You) Sometimes kids need a special reminder. That is the role of JLU. This group of 4th through 6th graders bridges the gap between children and youth activities. JLU meets monthly for fun get togethers, experiencing challenging ways to think about faith in God and creating projects of the heart. Adult volunteers of this ministry help support, lead and plan activities of this ministry. American Heritage Girls Growth. Encouragement. Christian responsibility. Acceptance. Pender sponsors this Christian based organization for girls from kindergarten through high school. Volunteers of this ministry provide adult leadership and guidance for this organization.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n . Creative Communicatio n . Encourageme nt . Evangelism . Knowledge . Leadership Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n . Creative Communicatio n . Encourageme nt . Knowledge . Leadership . Teaching

Contact: Theresa OBrien 703 8034555 Katie Chapin 571 2966854

Contact: Cherie Kronimus 703 8156197

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Library Looking for Christian reading or other materials? Welcome to Penders library! Volunteers of this ministry ensure that materials are available that are spiritually enriching in matters of Christian growth and education. Sunday School Sunday School is not just for kids. A variety of classes are provided for all ages to encourage every person to learn more about the Bible, their faith, and beliefs within the United Methodist Church. Classes are held at 9:30 am until 10:40 am and from 11:00 am until 12 noon every Sunday during the school year.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n . Helps

Contact: Jeanne Osborne 703 7090854 Laurie Cacner 703 7165516 Contact: Tim & Carolyn Fink 703 3911373

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n . Creative Communicatio n . Encourageme nt . Knowledge . Helps . Leadership . Teaching

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LOVE GOD & OTHERS CLUSTER

Carrie Cahoon, Cluster Leader 703 620-4437 Lisa Bryda, Assistant Cluster Leader 703 626-0543 Visitation Ministry (Smiles on Wheels) A visit from a friendly face can mean the world to a congregation member who is unable to leave at will from the confines of his or her home. Volunteers can provide a loving touch to those who may feel alone, out of touch, or forgotten. Spiritual Gifts: . Giving . Helps . Hospitality . Mercy Contact: Cheryl Moxley 703 2620196

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Penders Senior Citizen Members To ensure that our senior members continue to be a part of our church family, this group reaches out to identify and address those needs. Prayer Group This group is a collection of individuals formed to participate in collective prayer. Pender Prayer Groups exist for various needs and circumstances. Volunteers of this ministry help to organize persons interested in participating in a Prayer Group.

Spiritual Contact: Gifts: Becky Bryan . 703 273Encourageme 5550 nt .Giving .Helps .Mercy Spiritual Contact: Gifts: Joyce Munt . 703 278Encourageme 8023 nt . Faith . Giving . Helps . Mercy

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Casting Gods Love A group with the love and devotion of knit, crochet, and needlework crafts to create prayer shawls, baby blankets, crosses, hats and scarves, and other items as requested which help others heal and feel loved. We use our gifts to spread compassion and comfort, from our hands to others' hearts. No experience necessary as we have ongoing classes every Thursday. Marthas Table This ministry provides meals to members who may be in short-term need due to surgery, delivery of a baby, or another life changing event. Teams of volunteers share the work required of this ministry area.

Spiritual Gifts: . Encourageme nt .Faith .Giving .Helps .Knowledge .Mercy . Craftsmanshi p

Contact: Priscilla Van Steelant 703 2223262

Spiritual Contact: Gifts: Lisa Bryda . 703 626Encourageme 0543 nt . Giving . Helps . Hospitality . Mercy

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Family Ministries/Events A family that plays together stays together. By creating programs and venues within and outside of Pender, volunteers of this ministry make opportunities, such as movie night, available for families to spend time in a Christian environment.

Spiritual Gifts: . Encourageme nt .Evangelism .Hospitality

Contact: Merri Carnahan 571 5121649

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Welcome Team The welcome table in our narthex is staffed every Sunday with a volunteer to offer a warm welcome to visitors, direct people to a Sunday School class or child care, answer questions about current volunteer sign-up opportunities, or put people in touch with other members who can provide more detailed information. Volunteers are also present at the entrance of the sanctuary before each worship service to share a good morning and handshake or hug. Before, during, and after the worship services, refreshments are provided in the Fellowship room to provide an opportunity for visitors and members to socialize.

Spiritual Gifts: . Encourageme nt .Evangelism .Helps .Knowledge .Hospitality

Contact: Cee Cee Evans 703 8303805

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SHARE GOD CLUSTER

John Amos, Cluster Leader 703 266-2424 Sue & Chuck Russell, Assistant Cluster Leaders 703 3271831 Outreach Center Despite our countys great affluence, many individuals and families in our local area are in need of a helping hand. This ministry helps by providing clothing, furniture, kitchen and household items to those in need. Volunteers help organize donated items, staff the Outreach Center, that is open the second and fourth Saturdays each month, and deliver furniture. Spiritual Gifts: . Administration .Evangelism .Helps .Mercy Contact: Martin Patch 703 3786013 Anton Groff 703 2732434

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Food Pantry A small bag of groceries can mean the world to someone who has nothing. This ministry helps those less fortunate to feed themselves and their family by providing non-perishable foods and personal hygiene items. Funded through donated items, volunteers of this ministry sort and stock the Pender pantry to bless others who are in need. Hypothermia Center Imagine no place warm to sleep in the winter! In Fairfax County there are over 500 homeless people who need shelter nightly during the winter months. We are blessed to be able to offer this shelter several weeks during the winter. Volunteers help support this ministry by giving of their time to spend the night at church, planning meals, and offering spiritual support and fellowship to those who come for shelter and a warm bed.
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Spiritual Gifts: . Administration .Evangelism .Helps .Mercy

Contact: Gail Michel 703 3279734

Spiritual Gifts: . Administration .Evangelism .Helps .Leadership .Mercy

Contact: United Methodist Men David Cacner 703 7165516

Sanctity of Life (SLM) Nowhere to turn. This is how many women and men feel who are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. This ministry provides support and help to individuals in this situation, emphasizing the importance of each and every God-breathed life. Pender supports this ministry with prayer, financial support, donations of baby items and by volunteering at the Sanctity of Life centers.

Spiritual Gifts: . Evangelism . Helps . Knowledge . Mercy

Contact: Mary Alice Gaskell 703 2227187

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Jail & Prison Ministry Visit those in prison. - a direct command from Jesus. This applies to a teen who may have made a mistake and is serving time in incarceration. Imagine how scary that would be. Pender conducts a monthly worship service for incarcerated youth at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center. Come share a time of praise singing, worship and fellowship. It may be that your visit might make the difference in the life of a teen. ESL (English as a Second Language) Necessito cambio para el autobus. I need change for the bus. A simple request, but frustrating and even threatening for someone who does not speak English. Volunteers interested in teaching receive training and are provided with course instruction, ideas, and support.
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Spiritual Gifts: . Evangelism . Helps . Mercy

Contact: Doug Gaskell 703 2227187

Spiritual Gifts: .Evangelism .Helps .Knowledge .Teaching

Contact: Liliana Rivera 703 9533128

Disaster Relief Center In time of disaster nothing can be more critical than a plan. This ministry area works with the pastor to help make preparations in coordinating relief for church members and the local community in the event of a catastrophe. Volunteers help ensure a plan of action is in place, helping to follow through on the plan should a disaster happen. Faith Promise Missions Ministry We are saved by faith, and we are to walk in faith. Every year members of Pender are asked to do just that by making a Faith Promise offering. These offerings fund missionary work and the spread of the gospel locally and globally. Volunteers coordinate and distribute these funds as well as train other churches in starting their own missions ministry.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administration . Craftsmanship .Evangelism .Knowledge .Leadership .Mercy

Contact: Martin Patch 703 3786013

Spiritual Gifts: . Administration .Faith .Knowledge .Leadership .Mercy .Wisdom .Evangelism .Helps

Contact: Dave & Laura Shuping 703 2226148

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Servant/Neighborhood Evangelism Small things done with love are changing the world. This ministry reaches out to people in our local community with a smile and a simple gift, for no other reason but to remind them that God loves them. Imagine a hot summer day out on the bike trail, and someone offers you in love an ice cold bottle of water or a cold coke. Members also go out to the community to participate in neighborhood events and to learn of everyday issues being faced. Programs to deal with those challenges can be developed. Volunteers are needed to organize and participate in various projects throughout the year.

Spiritual Gifts: .Evangelism .Helps .Mercy

Contact: Bray Becker 703 7160367 Andy Murphy 703 4379149

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Military Personnel Outreach Ministering to military personnel and addressing specific needs are ways this ministry keeps in touch with our service personnel stationed overseas and with their families here at home.

Spiritual Gifts: .Mercy .Helps

Contact: Kay Creel 703 3273240

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SERVE GOD CLUSTER

Leyla Becker, Cluster Leader 703-716-0367

Servant Recruitment (Ministry Finder) Come join us! Be a part of a team! This ministry motivates and organizes volunteers to be servants in ministry in the Church and in the community.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administration .Creative Communicatio n .Counseling . Encourageme nt .Leadership .Wisdom

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MINISTRY NEED DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR THIS?

Reward Volunteers Awesome job! Well done, good and faithful servant! This ministry looks for creative ways to recognize and reward volunteers.

Leadership Training (Organize Volunteers) How did you do that? Where can I get help? This ministry helps train volunteers and provides resources for leadership development and enrichment.

Encourage Servants (New Member Assimilation) Do you like to people watch? Join a team that watches over our new members, encourages them, and helps them find their place in Pender Church life.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administration .Creative Communicatio n . Encourageme nt Spiritual Gifts: . Administration .Creative Communicatio n .Discernment . Encourageme nt .Leadership Spiritual Gifts: . Encourageme nt .Hospitality .Creative Communicatio n .Helps

MINISTRY NEED DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR THIS?

MINISTRY NEED DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR THIS?

MINISTRY NEED DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR THIS?

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LEADERSHIP RESOURCES

Church Council Want to be on the ground floor of all of the excitement and planning? Come be a part of Church Council which oversees ministry and encourages new outreach and ideas. Must be nominated by Lay Nominations and Leadership Committee. (1 year term) Lay Nominations and Leadership Committee Do you enjoy really knowing people and their gifts? You can help our Church have the right people in the right place at the right time. Elected by Charge Conference. (3 year term)

Spiritual Gifts; .Leadership .Evangelism .Discernment . Administratio n

Contact: KT Tarro 703 8305612

Spiritual Gifts: .Discernment . Administratio n

Contact: Pastor Kenny 703 2788023

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Hang Together Team Volunteers of this ministry work to support a cohesive and integrated vision, mission, and strategy for Pender through activities such as monitoring church-wide initiatives, recommending processes to track progress, and developing related communications for Pender.

Staff Parish Relations Committee Would you like to encourage our pastors and staff? Be a part of the team that finds, hires, and supports employed staff. Must be nominated by Lay Nominations and Leadership Committee. (3 year term)

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n .Creative Communicati on .Discernment . Encourageme nt .Leadership .Shepherding .Wisdom Spiritual Gifts; .Wisdom .Knowledge .Discernment

Contact: Beth Dougherty 703 3592856

Contact: Tony Hines 703 3789271

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Board of Trustees Do you like to help care for our property? We need you to help maintain our property and facilities. Trustees also authorize contracts and legal documents. Must be nominated by Lay Nominations and Leadership Committee. (3 year term) Finance Committee Do you like money? Or figuring out where it comes from and where it goes? We need your help in planning for, screening and overseeing the finances of the Church. Must be nominated by the Lay Nominations and Leadership Committee. (3 year term) Stewardship Team Do you know you are blessed? This team helps our Church be good stewards of all that God has blessed us with. This team also conducts the annual stewardship campaign and works with the Finance Committee.

Spiritual Gifts; .Wisdom .Discernment .Helps . Administratio n Spiritual Gifts; .Giving .Leadership . Administratio n

Contact: Mike Dingman 703 3782017

Contact: Becky Bryan 703 2735550

Spiritual Gifts; .Giving .Teaching . Encourageme nt

Contact: Pastor Kenny 703 2788023 Lloyd Rollins

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Counters Like to count money and operate a spreadsheet? We can use your help on Sunday mornings counting our worship offering and making sure it gets securely deposited in the bank. Office Helpers Do you have a warm, welcoming spirit? Can you answer the phone, perform clerical office tasks, or use a computer? We can use you in our Church Office as a volunteer for support to our regular staff.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n .Giving .Helps Spiritual Gifts: .Hospitality .Helps

Contact: Sue Pierce 703 3783790

Contact: Debbie McKamey 703 2788023

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External Outreach and Communications Do we publicize Jesus love? You bet. And we start by letting people outside of Penders congregation know about the love weve found here and the fact that our doors are open to all looking for a place of friendship, fellowship and worship. This ministry implements campaigns and outreach efforts across multiple communications platforms including Penders website, printed materials, advertising, social media, and a host of other vehicles.

Spiritual Gifts: .Creative Communicati on .Evangelism .Helps

Contact: Butch Kinerney 703 9880883

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Website How many hits did we get? No, were not talking about baseball. Penders website offers a variety of information for members such as a list of daily and upcoming events, sermon topics, and opportunities for involvement. Our web pages also reach out to those looking for a new church home. The pastors, church office, and other ministries provide the content for Penders website, while this ministry is responsible for maintaining it. This Week at Pender All the news thats fit to print. This ministry gathers and publishes church news, information, current events, and articles of interest which is issued electronically via email every Thursday.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n .Creative Communicati on .Evangelism .Knowledge .Helps

Contact: Mary OConnor 703 3786805

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n .Creative Communicati on .Discernment .Evangelism .Knowledge

Contact: Debbie McKamey 703 2788023

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Internal Communication The church has many parts, all making up the body! But just how do these parts communicate? We have many ministries within Pender and so we need good communication to keep them all up and running. This ministry facilitates the flow of information, ensuring that our ministries will have the right information at the right time in order to fulfill their ministries purposes.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administratio n .Creative Communicati on .Discernment .Knowledge

Contact: Butch Kinerney 703 9880883

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THE UNITED METHODIST MEN AND WOMEN

The United Methodist Men Want to join other men in fun, fellowship, and service? Then this is the group for you! This group of Christians has a heart for serving our church and local and worldwide community. We meet monthly for dinner and weekly for Bible study. The Mulch Sale and Flea Market provide substantial funding for our service projects and financial support to Pender men going on short-term mission trips. The men support our Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop as well as help organize and support the Hypothermia Center, Sweetheart Banquet, Easter Sunrise breakfast, barbecues, and
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Spiritual Contact: Gifts: David Cacner . 703 716Administrat 5516 ion .Evangelism .Helps .Giving .Mercy . Craftsmans hip . Shepherdin g .Wisdom .Teaching

Vespers Service. These are just a few of the events coordinated and accomplished by this group. We welcome new ideas and members! The United Methodist Women Would you like to join a group of fellow Christian women and truly feel connected to Pender, its programs, and its women? This group offers many opportunities for fellowship through its circles, Bible studies, retreats, teas, and brunches. They also support various events throughout the year to help raise money for mission trips such as the Boutique during the Flea Market.

Spiritual Gifts: . Administra tion . Evangelism .Helps .Giving .Mercy . Craftsmans hip . Shepherdin g .Wisdom .Teaching

Contact: Jami Flemmons 703 8300202 Cheryl Moxley 703 2620196

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OTHER
Wow what a list of opportunities -- but you still were unable to find a particular place to serve from this list? Please let us know where you would like to help. If you have a passion for a ministry that we are not currently addressing at our church, we would like to hear about it. Please contact the church office.

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DESCRIPTION OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS

ADMINISTRATION: The gift of Administration is the divine enablement to understand what makes an organization function, and the special ability to plan and execute procedures that accomplish the goals of the ministry. APOSTLESHIP: The gift of Apostleship is the divine ability to start and oversee the development of new churches or ministry structures. CRAFTMANSHIP: The gift of Craftsmanship is the divine enablement to creatively design and/or construct items to be used for ministry. CREATIVE COMMUNICATION: The gift of Creative Communication is the divine enablement to communicate Gods truth through a variety of art forms. DISCERNMENT: The gift of Discernment (of spirits) is the divine enablement to distinguish between truth and error. It is able to discern the spirits, differentiating between good and evil, right and wrong.
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ENCOURAGEMENT: The gift of Encouragement is the divine enablement to present truth so as to strengthen, comfort, or urge to action those who are discouraged or wavering in their faith. EVANGELISM: The gift of Evangelism is the divine enablement to effectively communicate the gospel to unbelievers so they respond in faith and move toward discipleship. FAITH: The gift of Faith is the divine enablement to act on Gods promises with confidence and unwavering belief in Gods ability to fulfill his purposes. GIVING: The gift of Giving is the divine enablement to contribute money and resources to the work of the Lord with cheerfulness and liberality. People with this gift do not ask, How much money do I need to give to God? but How much money do I need to live on? HEALING: The gift of Healing(s) is the divine enablement to be Gods means for restoring people to wholeness. HELPS: The gift of Helps is the divine enablement to accomplish practical and necessary tasks which free up, support, and meet the needs of others.
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HOSPITALITY: The gift of Hospitality is the divine enablement to care for people by providing fellowship, food, and shelter. INTERCESSION: The gift of Intercession is the divine enablement to consistently pray on behalf of and for others, seeing frequent and specific results. WORD OF KNOWLEDGE: The gift of the Word of Knowledge is the divine enablement to bring truth to the body through a revelation or biblical insight. LEADERSHIP: The gift of Leadership is the divine enablement to cast vision, motivate, and direct people to harmoniously accomplish the purposes of God. MERCY: The gift of Mercy is the divine enablement to cheerfully and practically help those who are suffering or in need, having compassion that is moved to action. MIRACLES: The gift of Miracles is the divine enablement to authenticate the ministry and message of God through supernatural interventions which glorify him. SHEPHERDING:
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The gift of Shepherding is the divine enablement to nurture, care for, and guide people toward ongoing spiritual maturity and becoming like Christ. TEACHING: The gift of Teaching is the divine enablement to understand, clearly explain, and apply the Word of God, causing greater Christlikeness in the lives of listeners. WISDOM: The gift of Wisdom is the divine enablement to effectively apply spiritual truth to meet a need in a specific situation.

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*The above descriptions are taken from Network, by Bruce Bugbee and Don Cousins

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Lord,
I really want to make a difference, but Im not sure how to do it. Please give me the wisdom to know who you want me to be and where I can best make a contribution. Please reveal to me my spiritual gifts, my personal style, and my passion. Most of all, give me a servants heart. Help me to seek your will and authority, To have peace with my past, and To have confidence about my future. I want to follow the example youve set for Help me fulfill the special purpose youve designed me for. In Jesus name, AMEN
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