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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 Arrest of Jesus
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!
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The Children’s Ministry will meet this Sunday, March 10 from 9:45 am to 10:30 am in Building 4:12. We will also meet on Sunday, March 17.
Please contact Helen Dippre, our children’s minister, for more information at [email protected].
FYI, the Children’s Ministry will not meet on Sundays, March 24 (Palm Sunday) and March 31 (Easter Sunday)
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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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Planning Ahead
Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday
The Palm Sunday Service will be on March 24 at 10:00 am with the proclamation of the Passion Gospel.
Our Good Friday Service is March 29 at 7:00 pm in the church.
Easter Sunday falls on March 31 this year; our services will be at 7:00 am outside and 10:00 am in the church.
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The Grief Support Group will meet on Thursdays, March 14 and 28 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. For more information, please contact Pastor Mark.
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• Women’s Bible Study: Saturday, March 16: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
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• PWC Men’s Group: Saturday, March 16: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
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• Contemplative Prayer: Wednesday, March 20: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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• Adult Education Night: You Say: Wednesday, March 20: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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• Prayer Retreat: Saturday, March 23: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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FYI: PWC recently made a $500.00 donation to Feed My Starving Children as part of our outreach to the greater good and community. Your generosity to PWC allows us to minister to others! Thank you for your stewardship!
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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 10 The Third Sunday of Lent is John 3:14-21 Here is a synopsis of the reading:
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As we journey through the solemn and introspective Season of Lent, the words of John 3:14-21 offer profound guidance and insight for Christians seeking spiritual growth and renewal. In this passage, Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, conveying essential truths about salvation, grace, and the transformative power of faith.
The passage begins with a reference to the Old Testament story of Moses lifting up the bronze serpent in the wilderness, a symbol of healing and salvation for the Israelites. Jesus uses this imagery to foreshadow His own sacrificial death on the cross, emphasizing that just as the serpent was lifted up, so must the Son of Man be lifted up for the salvation of humanity. This underscores the central message of Lent – the journey towards the cross, where Jesus willingly offers Himself as the ultimate sacrifice for the redemption of sinners.
As we reflect on these verses, we are invited to contemplate the depth of God's love and the immense sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf. It is a time to humbly acknowledge our own sinfulness and inadequacy, recognizing that it is only through the cross that we find forgiveness and reconciliation with God. Lent invites us to embrace a spirit of repentance and renewal, turning away from our sinful ways and turning towards the light of Christ.
Furthermore, Jesus reminds us that belief in Him is not merely intellectual assent, but a transformative encounter that brings about a new way of living. He declares that those who believe in Him will not perish but have eternal life. Lent serves as an opportunity for us to deepen our faith, to recommit ourselves to living lives marked by obedience to Christ and love for others.
Finally, Jesus speaks of the contrast between light and darkness, highlighting the moral and spiritual choices we face in our daily lives. As followers of Christ, we are called to walk in the light, living lives characterized by righteousness, truth, and love. Lent beckons us to examine our hearts and actions, to renounce the works of darkness, and to embrace the way of Christ wholeheartedly.
John 3:14-21 invites us to journey deeper into the heart of God during the season of Lent, pondering the significance of the cross, embracing the gift of salvation by faith, and committing ourselves to walk in the light of Christ. May this season be a time of profound spiritual growth, renewal, and transformation for all who seek to follow Jesus more closely.
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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. It is important that as a Christian you connect with a Christian community.
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Love,
Fr. Dale and Pastor Mark
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