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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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Fr. Dale’s Lenten Bible Study on the Passion of Christ Continues!
This week’s topic: The Last Supper
Join us this coming Sunday morning March 3 and March 10 & 17 in Building 4:12 from 8:45 am to 9:30 am. This is a great way to celebrate the Lenten Season! Please know you are welcome to invite friends and family members.
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Marriage Enrichment
Tonight, Friday, March 1 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
All married couples are welcome & dinner will be served. This is a wonderful way to gather with other couples and support each other in marriage. Please contact Pastor Mark for more information
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Join the PWC Men’s Group this Saturday, March 2 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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Women’s Bible Study is meeting this Saturday, March 2 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in the church.
We will begin a new study using the book: The Gospel of Mark (The Jesus We're Aching For), by Lisa Harper. If you're seeking to grow in your relationship with Jesus, this is for you! Bring a friend...all are welcome!
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The Children’s Ministry will meet this Sunday, March 3 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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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, March 3 The Third Sunday of Lent is Exodus 20:1-3, 12-17 Here is a synopsis of the reading:
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Lent invites us to a period of self-examination, a time where we turn inward to face our shortcomings. Exodus 20:1-3, 12-17 offers us the timeless wisdom of the Ten Commandments as a mirror to reflect on our relationship with God and others.
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• Commandments 1-3: A Call to Unwavering Faith The first three commandments remind us to prioritize God above all else:
• "You shall have no other gods before me." It's crucial to ask ourselves: Do any earthly possessions, desires, or idols threaten to overshadow our devotion to God?
• "You shall not make for yourself an image…" Are we fixated on creating our own image of God rather than embracing the divine mystery that transcends human understanding?
• "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God…" Are we mindful of the sacredness of God's name, or is it used flippantly in moments of frustration or casual conversation?
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• Commandments 4-10: A Guide to Loving Our Neighbor The remaining commandments are vital to our relationships with others:
• "Honor your father and your mother…" Have we shown gratitude and respect to the people who brought us into the world and nurtured us?
• "You shall not murder…" Have we truly harbored respect for all human life, even in moments of anger or disagreement?
• "You shall not commit adultery…" Do we honor the sanctity of relationships, including our own, with unwavering commitment and faithfulness?
• "You shall not steal…" Are we honest and just in our dealings with others, respecting their possessions and rights?
• "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor…" Do we build up our communities with truth-telling, or do we damage reputations with gossip and lies?
• "You shall not covet…" Are we content with what we have, or do we constantly compare ourselves and our possessions to others with envy?
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Lent as a Time to Realign: We may feel a sense of dismay when considering how we fall short of the wisdom ingrained within the Ten Commandments. But Lent is not merely about recognizing our faults; it's a season of reorienting our lives towards God's will. Let the Ten Commandments be a guiding light during this introspective time, illuminating the areas where we can strive for deeper love, respect, and integrity towards God and neighbor.
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We look forward to seeing you for Sunday Service at 10:00 am. If you have been away, the Season of Lent is a wonderful time to reconnect with PWC.
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Love,
Fr. Dale and Pastor Mark
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