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Fr. Dale's Lenten Bible Study
on the Passion of Christ
It will begin this Sunday morning
February 18, and continue on February 25, March 3, 10, & 17
in Building 4:12 from 8:45 am to 9:30 am.
This is a great way to start the Lenten Season! Please know you are welcome to invite friends and family members.
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Sunday Worship
at 10:00 am
Make the In-Person Commitment
to be there on Sunday!
Praise and Worship Never Ends...
It Must Be Lived!
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Women’s Bible Study
is meeting, tomorrow, Saturday,
February 17 from 9:00 am
to 10:30 am in the church.Breakfast will be served, and we will continue our study of the Gospel of Mark.
So far, this bible study has been excellent, and we want you to join us so you to0 can grow in your relationship with Jesus! All are welcome!
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Join the
PWC Men’s Group
tomorrow, Saturday,
February 17
as we continue our study of the Book of Job from the Old Testament.
This is an excellent way to learn about the Word of God and apply it to your life, plus experiencing the fellowship of other men in our community to support you in your Christian faith. You are welcome to bring friends or family members. A light breakfast will be served. We will meet in Building 4:12 and we go from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.
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The Children’s Ministry
will meet this Sunday,
February 18 from
9:45 am to 10:30 am
in Building 4:12.
Please contact Helen Dippre, our children’s minister, for more information at [email protected].
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The church office will be closed on Monday, February 19 for President’s Day.
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Do you want to be inspired again by Fr. Dale or Pastor Mark? You can re-listen to Fr. Dale or Pastor Mark’s sermons on our podcast page, here is the link: PWC Podcasts Page.
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Fr. Mike Lessard is available for pastoral counseling on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Please call the church office to make an appointment at 480-649-0300.
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Mark your calendar for the Prayer Retreat with Deacons Cheryl Armstrong and John Null on Saturday, February 24 at 10:00 am. Bring your bible! Bring your friends and family members! A continental breakfast will be served.
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• Contemplative Prayer, Wednesday, February 21: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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• Adult Education Night: Holy Forever, Wednesday, February 21: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
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• Grief Support Group: Thursday, February 22: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Your financial stewardship is important to the life of the PWC community. From pastoral counseling to grief support, to Bible Study, to 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! Your generosity allows 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!
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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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Come to Sunday Service Prepared to Hear God’s Word Proclaimed
The scripture reading for this Sunday, February 18 The First Sunday of Lent is Mark 1:12-15 Here is a synopsis of the reading:
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In Mark 1:12-15, we encounter Jesus being led into the wilderness immediately after his baptism by John the Baptist. This period of forty days in the wilderness serves as a time of intense spiritual preparation and testing for Jesus before he begins his public ministry. It is a season of solitude, fasting, and communion with God.
As we enter the Season of Lent, we are invited to journey alongside Jesus into the wilderness of our own hearts. Lent is a time of reflection, repentance, and renewal—a spiritual wilderness where we confront our own temptations, struggles, and vulnerabilities. Just as Jesus faced the temptations of the devil in the wilderness, so too are we confronted with our own temptations that seek to pull us away from God's will for our lives.
Yet, in the midst of our struggles, we are reminded of the hope and promise found in Jesus' proclamation: "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15). Lent is not merely a season of self-denial or guilt but a journey towards transformation and redemption. It is an opportunity to turn away from sin and embrace the abundant life that God offers us through Christ.
During this Season of Lent, let us follow Jesus' example by seeking solitude, prayer, and fasting. Let us allow ourselves to be vulnerable before God, acknowledging our weaknesses and shortcomings. And let us trust in the good news of the kingdom, knowing that through repentance and faith, we can experience the grace and mercy of God in our lives.
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Please pray for our community and for those who are hurting in our world.
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Love,
Fr. Dale and Pastor Mark
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