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Thank you to all who attended “Pizza with Our Pastors” this past Wednesday. We had a wonderful turnout, delicious pizza, and an excellent discussion. Check out the summer calendar for more pizza dates!!!
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A Reflection
for Your Weekend
from Henri Nouwen
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You Belong to God
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Your true identity is as a child of God. This is the identity you have to accept. Once you have claimed it and settled in it, you can live in a world that gives you much joy as well as pain. You can receive the praise as well as the blame that comes to you as an opportunity for strengthening your basic identity, because the identity that makes you free is anchored beyond all human praise and blame. You belong to God, and it is as a child of God that you are sent into the world.
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Blood Drive @PWC
This Monday,
June 22
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Join us for Sunday Worship at PWC
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This Sunday, June 21
@ 10:00 a.m.
12th 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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Father’s Day Blessing
This Sunday, June 21
@ the 10:00 a.m. Service
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Help us celebrate Father’s Day by honoring your father (living or in heaven) by bringing in your loose change to PWC.
Now through Father’s Day,
this Sunday, June 21
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These funds will be used by Matthew’s Crossing to feed “Meals to Grow,” a ministry that seeks to feed hungry children in our area.
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Morning Prayer
with Pastor Mark
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Today Friday, June 19,
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
For more information,
please contact Pastor Mark at the Office.
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This Saturday, June 20,
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Important Children's Ministry Information
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There will be no meetings in June, July, and August. We will start back up in early September.
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Adult Education with Fr. Mike
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Topic Night:
Living in the New Creation
Wednesday, June 24:
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Also: Wednesday, July 1: 7:00 pm -8:30 pm
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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, June 21, the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time is Matthew 10:26-33. Here is a reflection on the passage.
In this Gospel, Jesus speaks words that are both challenging and comforting: “Do not be afraid.” Three times in this short passage, Jesus tells His disciples not to fear. He knows that following Him will not always be easy. There will be opposition, misunderstandings, and moments when standing for the Gospel may cost us something.
Jesus reminds us God is always watching over His children with loving care.
Jesus points to the sparrows, tiny birds that seem insignificant in the eyes of the world. Yet not one of them falls to the ground without the Father's knowledge. Then He tells us, “You are worth more than many sparrows.” If God cares so deeply for even the smallest part of His creation, how much more does He care for each of us?
Fear often keeps us from fully living our faith. We may fear rejection, criticism, failure, or uncertainty about the future. Sometimes we remain silent when we should speak about Christ. At other times, we hesitate to make difficult moral choices because we worry about what others will think. Jesus invites us to trust that God's love is greater than any fear.
The Lord also calls us to acknowledge Him before others. This does not necessarily mean preaching on street corners. Rather, it means allowing our faith to be visible through our words, decisions, attitudes, and actions. When we live with integrity, show kindness, forgive others, defend the vulnerable, and remain faithful to Christ, we publicly witness to Him.
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Practical Applications to Living out Matthew 10:26-33
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- Identify a fear that is holding you back spiritually.
Ask yourself: What am I afraid of? Rejection? Failure? Loss of comfort? Bring that fear to prayer and entrust it to Christ.
- Speak about your faith when opportunities arise.
Share how God has worked in your life with a friend, family member, or coworker. A simple testimony can be a powerful witness.
- Practice trusting God's providence.
When worries arise, pray: “Jesus, I trust in You.” Remember that your Heavenly Father knows your needs before you ask.
- Let your Christian values guide your decisions at work, at home, and in your community. Often actions speak louder than words.
- Spend time reflecting on your worth in God's eyes. Jesus reminds us that we are deeply loved and known by God. Our value comes not from success, popularity, or accomplishments, but from being His beloved children.
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Pray for peace. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for service.
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Love,
Fr. Dale & Pastor Mark
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President Homestead Health
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phone: (602) 755-4508
fax: (602) 691-0283
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