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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 is the Final Session
This week’s topic: The Crucifixion of Jesus
Join us this coming Sunday morning March 17 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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Plan Ahead for
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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Join the PWC Men’s Group this Saturday, March 16 as we continue our study of the Book of Job from the Old Testament.
This is an awesome 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 16 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in the church.
We will continue our 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! Please bring your bible.
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The Children’s Ministry will meet this Sunday, March 17 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].
FYI, the Children’s Ministry will not meet on Sundays, March 24 (Palm Sunday) and March 31 (Easter Sunday)
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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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The funeral for Andrea Goscila will be Friday, March 22 at 10:00 am here at PWC. All members of our community are invited and welcome to attend. For many years, Andrea provided flowers for our community. She will be deeply missed.
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The next meeting of the Grief Support Group with be Thursday, March 28 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. For more information on this ministry, please contact Pastor Mark.
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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 17 The Fifth Sunday of Lent is John 12:20-33 Here is a synopsis of the reading:
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In John 12:20-33, we find a passage rich with meaning and significance, providing us with profound insights into the nature of discipleship and the path of self-sacrificial love.
The passage begins with some Greeks coming to Philip, expressing their desire to see Jesus. This moment serves as a foreshadowing of Jesus’ universal mission, extending beyond the boundaries of ethnicity and culture. It reminds us that the message of Christ is meant for all people, transcending barriers, and welcoming everyone into the fold of God’s love.
Jesus responds to the Greeks’ request with words that may seem cryptic at first: "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified." Here, Jesus speaks of his impending death and resurrection, the ultimate manifestation of God’s glory. Lent is a time for us to contemplate the profound mystery of the cross and to deepen our understanding of the sacrificial love Jesus demonstrated for us.
In the passage, Jesus uses the imagery of a grain of wheat falling to the ground and dying in order to bear much fruit. This image encapsulates the essence of Christian discipleship – a willingness to die to self in order to bring forth new life. Lent calls us to examine our own lives and discern where we are being called to let go of our selfish desires and embrace the way of the cross.
Furthermore, Jesus speaks of the necessity of hating one’s life in this world in order to keep it for eternal life. This is not a call to despise the gift of life itself, but rather an invitation to prioritize the values of the kingdom of God over the fleeting pleasures of this world. Lent invites us to reorient our hearts and minds toward the things that truly matter – love, justice, mercy, and compassion.
Finally, Jesus speaks of being lifted up on the cross, drawing all people to himself. The cross stands as a symbol of God’s unfathomable love for humanity, a love so great that it willingly embraces suffering and death for the sake of redemption. As we journey through Lent, may we gaze upon the cross with humility and gratitude, recognizing the immense cost of our salvation and renewing our commitment to follow Jesus faithfully.
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We look forward to seeing you for Sunday Service at 10:00 am.
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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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Have a wonderful St. Patrick Day on Sunday!
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Love,
Fr. Dale and Pastor Mark
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