Dear Friend,

We are looking forward to the weekend and seeing you at PWC! We have lots of good stuff going on at PWC. Please check it out!

A Spiritual Reflection for Your Weekend
by Henri Nouwen

Useless Time

The world says, “If you are not making good use of your time, you are useless.” Jesus says, “Come spend some useless time with me.” If we think about prayer in terms of its usefulness to us – what prayer will do for us, what spiritual benefits we will gain, what insights we will gain, what divine presence we may feel – God cannot easily speak to us. But if we can detach ourselves from the idea of the usefulness of prayer and the results of prayer, we become free to “waste” a precious hour with God in prayer. Gradually, we may find, our “useless” time will transform us, and everything around us will be different.

Casino Night & Dinner
@ PWC

Saturday Evening,
October 18, 2025

Tickets and table sponsors are available through the office for Casino Night.

A night of music, games and friendship!!

We are looking for table sponsors (gaming tables) which includes:
Name of your business or family name at the table.

Two event tickets include your dinner and $250.00 in playing money. On sale in the office.

We only have 120 spots available, so get your tickets soon!
If you have any questions, please call Tami at the office, 480-649-0300.

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Join us for Sunday Worship @ PWC

This Sunday, October 12
at 10:00 a.m.

The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Make the in-person commitment to be there on Sunday!

Praise and Worship Never Ends…..It Must Be Lived!

ADULT EDUCATION

This incredible series
continues this coming
Wednesday,
October 15.

Please note new starting time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In Need of Pastoral Counseling?

Fr. Mike Lessard is available for pastoral counseling on Wednesdays at PWC. Please call the church office to make an appointment at 480-649-0300. 

Children’s Worship Service

Sunday, November 2
@ 10:00 a.m. in Building 4:12.

All are welcome!

At PWC
your tithing & generosity allow us to minister to so many who come through our doors with their spiritual, emotional, and physical needs.

Thank you for your tithing and
commitment to PWC!

From pastoral counseling to grief support, to bible study and adult education, to providing food through Matthew’s Crossing for families who are economically struggling, to Marriage Enrichment and our funeral ministry -- your consistent giving makes a difference, a big change in people’s lives!

Here are the different ways you can tithe to PWC:

• Mail in your gift to: Praise and Worship Center, 2551 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225.

• Donate on our web page: Donation Form.

• Sign up for monthly giving with a credit card or voided check. Just call the office at 480-649-0300 or stop by the office.

Blood Pressure Checks take place at PWC on the first and third Sundays of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Our medical team is providing the blood pressure checks.

Arrive to Sunday service prepared to hear God’s Word proclaimed!

The reading for this Sunday, October 12, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time is Second Corinthians 2:5-11.

Here is a synopsis and reflection of the reading.

In today’s passage, the Apostle Paul speaks not only to a church in crisis but to the human heart in need of healing. He writes about a person who had caused grief—likely someone who had sinned publicly—and how the church had responded with discipline.

But now Paul urges them to forgive, comfort, and reaffirm their love for this individual, warning that excessive sorrow can overwhelm a person and that Satan can use unresolved conflict to gain a foothold among believers.

This passage reminds us that church discipline or accountability should never end in rejection, but in restoration. Paul doesn’t downplay the seriousness of sin, but he highlights the greater priority: reconciliation. He sees forgiveness not only as a moral command but as spiritual protection. “We are not unaware of Satan’s schemes,” Paul says—division, resentment, and bitterness are some of his most effective tools. Forgiveness is not easy. It’s deeply personal. But in the body of Christ, we are called to move beyond punishment toward healing. We are to mirror the grace we have received from God.

Here are some ways we can apply this in daily life:

Release Resentment
If you’ve been hurt, consider where you may be holding on to resentment. Ask God to help you begin the process of forgiving—not because the person deserves it, but because you’ve been forgiven.
Reach Out in Love
If someone has repented but still feels isolated or shamed, take the initiative to reach out. A simple word of encouragement or affirmation can be the very thing that helps them heal.
Guard Against Bitterness
Paul’s warning about Satan’s schemes applies to all of us. Unforgiveness festers. It turns into bitterness. Be vigilant in your heart. Seek reconciliation where possible, and keep short accounts with others.
Restore Gently
When someone is returning from a failure, welcome them with grace. Don’t make them “pay penance” through guilt. Restoration in the church should reflect the mercy of Christ.

Please pray for peace in our world, in our community, and in our hearts.

We will see you on Sunday for service at 10:00 a.m. If you are out of town, please join us on Facebook Live.