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Prayer Retreat
with Deacons Cheryl Armstrong and John Null this coming Saturday, February 24 at 10:00 am in Building 4:12 Our Theme: Hearing God’s Voice
Bring your bible! Bring your friends and family members! A continental breakfast will be served.
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Fr. Dale's Lenten Bible Study
on the Passion of Christ
This Sunday morning
February 25, and continues
March 3, 10, & 17
in Building 4:12 from 8:45 am to 9:30 am.
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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The Children’s Ministry
will meet this
Sunday, February 25
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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Our Theme for Lent Easter 2024 at PWC is
This is Our God: He Loves Us, He Saves Us
It is based on the song This is Our God from Phil Wickham, here is a link to the song:
YouTube Link to song.
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• Marriage Enrichment: Friday, March 1: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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• PWC Men’s Group: Saturday, March 2: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
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• Women’s Bible Study: Saturday, March 2: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
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A Note from Father Dale
Dear Friends,
I want to thank Peter and Carol Palmer for their service to our church as deacons. Deacon Carol coordinated our women’s ministry. Deacon Peter coordinated our men’s group. Before coming to PWC, Peter and Carol served as pastors. They are discerning where God might call them to serve as pastors at this time. We are so grateful for their time, service, friendship, and faith. May God bless them in their journey.
Love, Fr. Dale
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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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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 25 The Second Sunday of Lent is Mark 9:2-10 Here is a synopsis of the reading:
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In this passage, we witness Jesus taking Peter, James, and John up a high mountain where he is transfigured before them, his clothes becoming dazzling white and his very being radiating with the glory of God. Alongside him appear Moses and Elijah, representing the law and the prophets, conversing with Jesus.
As Christians, this event holds deep significance for our Lenten journey. It serves as a reminder of Jesus' divine nature and his fulfillment of the law and the prophets. In the midst of our Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we are called to encounter Jesus anew, to behold his glory, and to listen to his voice speaking to us.
Moreover, Peter's response to this transfiguration offers us a valuable lesson. Overwhelmed by the sight, he suggests building three shelters for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. However, a voice from heaven interrupts, declaring, "This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!" (Mark 9:7, NIV). In our Lenten journey, we are reminded not to cling to fleeting experiences or seek to preserve moments of encounter with God. Instead, we are called to listen to Jesus, to follow him faithfully, and to allow his transformative love to permeate every aspect of our lives.
Furthermore, as the disciples descended from the mountain, Jesus instructs them not to speak of what they had witnessed until after his resurrection. This highlights the importance of embracing the fullness of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection during the Lenten season. We are invited to journey with Jesus through his passion, to enter into the mystery of his suffering and death, trusting in the promise of resurrection and new life.
As we meditate on the transfiguration during Lent, let us open our hearts to the transforming power of Christ's love, allowing it to illuminate our lives and empower us to bear witness to his glory in the world. May we, like Peter, James, and John, be attentive to Jesus' voice, following him with unwavering faith and devotion, as we journey towards the celebration of Easter and the hope of salvation.
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We look forward to seeing you at PWC this week!
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Love,
Fr. Dale and Pastor Mark
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