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Happy Mother’s Day to ALL our moms! We will have a special blessing for all moms on Mother’s Day at our Service at 10:00 a.m. We also remember our moms who have passed away but are still a living reminder of Jesus’ unconditional love for us.
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A Spiritual Reflection
for Your Weekend
by Henri Nouwen
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Rest in God’s Peace
Your main question should always be whether something is lived with or without God. You have your own inner knowledge to answer that question. Every time you do something that comes from your needs for acceptance, affirmation, or affection, and every time you do something that makes these needs grow, you know that you are not with God. These needs will never be satisfied; they will only increase when you yield to them. But every time you do something for the glory of God, you will know God's peace in your heart and find rest there.
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Join us for Sunday Worship at PWC
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This Sunday, May 10
@ 10:00 a.m.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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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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This Sunday, May 10
9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Please contact Helen Dipree for more information about the Children’s Ministry @ [email protected]
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Cross Shop: Mother’s Day Sale
10% Off Merchandise
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Now through Mother’s Day, May 10
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Pentecost Worship Nights
Pentecost is the birthday of the Christian Church. To prepare to celebrate, we encourage you to do two things: Get your red shirt out and wear it on Pentecost Sunday, May 25 and plan to join us for these Praise and Worship Nights.
Let’s make this Pentecost the best one since 33 A.D.
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Wednesdays, March 13 & 20,
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Mark your calendar for this sacred event
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The Diaconate Ordination of:
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Bill Larew
Mike Hewett
Jenny Diaz
Rod Taylor
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Sunday, May 24
@ the 10:00 a.m.
Service Pentecost Sunday
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Please keep these soon to be deacons in your prayers as they begin their ministry as a deacon to the PWC community.
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Blood Drive @PWC
Monday, June 22,
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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To schedule your appointment or for more information, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and use Sponsor Code: PraiseandWorship
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Pastoral Counseling with Fr. Mike is now available Wednesdays & Thursdays 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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Important Children's Ministry Information
We will not meet on Pentecost
Sunday, May 24.
Our final meeting for the school year is on
Sunday, May 31.
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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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Do something special for PWC: If you have ever thought about doing something special for the Church…we are looking for a donor for a new conference table. The cost is $1000. Please see Fr. Dale. Thank you!!!
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The church office will be closed on
Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
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Mark Your Calendar:
“Memorial Day Luncheon Honoring Veterans:” Wednesday, May 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Details are forthcoming.
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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, May 10, the Sixth Sunday of Easter is John 14:15-21. Here is a reflection on the passage.
In John 14:15–21, Jesus speaks words that are both comforting and challenging. He says plainly: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Love, in the Christian life, is not just a feeling—it is expressed through faithful obedience. This can be difficult, especially in a world that often prioritizes personal preference over truth. Yet Jesus shows us that real love is rooted in commitment, trust, and action.
At the same time, Jesus does not leave us to live this calling on our own. He promises the “Advocate,” the Holy Spirit, who will remain with us forever. This is a profound assurance: we are not abandoned. Even when we struggle to live out Christ’s commands, the Spirit is present to guide, strengthen, and remind us of who we are in God’s eyes.
Jesus also says, “I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” These words speak directly to the human fear of being alone or forgotten. In Christ, we are never alone. Through the Spirit, Jesus is present in our daily lives—in our decisions, our struggles, and our joys.
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This passage invites us to examine our own lives:
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- Do I show my love for Christ through the way I live?
- Am I open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit?
- Do I truly believe that Jesus is present with me each day?
As we continue through the Easter season, this Gospel calls us to deepen our relationship with Christ—not just in words, but in the way we live. When we strive to follow His commandments and remain open to the Spirit, we begin to experience the promise Jesus makes: a life lived in communion with Him, never abandoned, always loved.
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Looking forward to seeing all of our moms on Sunday for a special Mother’s Day blessing. See 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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