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July is finished. Can you believe it!? Although it’s still hot, we are moving through summer very quickly as August starts tomorrow. Please review all that is going on at PWC and get involved! It will spiritually enrich your life!
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A Reflection
for Your Weekend
from Henri Nouwen
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You Are Accepted
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The first love says, “I loved you before you could love anyone or before you could receive love from anyone. I have accepted you. You are accepted. You are loved no matter what mother, father, brother, sister, school, church, society does. You are born out of my love. I have breathed you out of my love. I have spoken you out of my love. You are the incarnation of my love and in me there is no hatred, there is no revenge, there is no resentment. There is nothing that wants to reject you. I love you. Can you trust that love? The original love is the original blessing. The original love is the original acceptance.
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Join us for Sunday Worship at PWC
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This Sunday, August 2
@ 10:00 a.m.
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Make the in-person commitment to be there on Sunday!
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Praise and Worship Never Ends…..It Must Be Lived!
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Morning Prayer
with Pastor Mark
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This Morning, Friday, July 31
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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We Are Also Meeting: August 7, 14 & 21
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begins
Sunday, September 13
9:45 a.m.
in Building 4:12
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Pastoral Counseling
with Fr. Mike
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Pastoral counseling is available at PWC
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Fr. Mike Lessard is available for pastoral counseling on Wednesdays & Thursdays at PWC. Please call the church office to make an appointment at 480-649-0300.
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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!
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Here are the different ways you can tithe to PWC:
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• Mail in your gift to: Praise and Worship Center, 2551 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225.
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• 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.
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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.
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Arrive to Sunday Service prepared to hear God’s Word proclaimed.
The reading for this Sunday, August 2, the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time is Isaiah 55:1-3. Here is a reflection on the passage.
In today's reading, the prophet Isaiah extends a beautiful invitation from God: "Come, all you who are thirsty." God speaks to every person who longs for something more—those who are searching for peace, purpose, hope, forgiveness, or love. He reminds us that the deepest hunger and thirst of the human heart cannot be satisfied by success, possessions, or worldly achievements. Only God can truly fill the emptiness within us.
Isaiah also asks a challenging question: "Why spend your money for what is not bread, your wages for what fails to satisfy?" It is easy to invest our time and energy in things that promise happiness but ultimately leave us wanting more. We can become consumed by work, entertainment, social media, or the pursuit of approval, while neglecting the One who alone gives lasting life. God gently calls us to examine where we are placing our hearts.
The good news is that God's invitation is free. We do not earn His grace or purchase His love. He simply asks us to come, listen, and receive. Every time we gather for worship, pray, read Scripture, or celebrate the Eucharist, God is offering us the nourishment our souls truly need.
This week, take a few moments each day to ask yourself, "What am I feeding my soul?" Set aside time to pray, read a few verses of Scripture, or simply sit quietly in God's presence. As we respond to God's invitation, we will discover that He alone satisfies the deepest desires of our hearts and leads us into the abundant life He has promised.
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We look forward to seeing you on Sunday for Service at 10:00 a.m. Have a blessed weekend!
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Love,
Fr. Dale & Pastor Mark
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the sending address is not monitored.
Please reply to: [email protected]
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Chris Pfund PhD, MBA, BSN, RN
President Homestead Health
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phone: (602) 755-4508
fax: (602) 691-0283
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Homestead Health is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping adults live safely and independently at home. We offer a range of in-home and virtual medical services, including concierge medicine, palliative care, transitional care, and geriatric care management. We believe everyone deserves access to compassionate and affordable healthcare.
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