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Our PWC
Easter Season Project
Please Support
NPH’s St. Damien
Pediatric Hospital
in Haiti
During the Easter Season PWC will be supporting NPH’s (Nuestros Hermanos Pequenos) St. Damien Pediatric Hospital in Haiti with our loose change or other monetary donations. As you know, the situation in Haiti is dire and NPH needs your support to continue the necessary work caring for children in Haiti. St. Damien is the only pediatric hospital in Haiti. Any amount you can contribute will help this necessary and urgent cause.
There will be a special basket for donations.
Here is more information on St. Damien Pediatric Hospital: https://nphusa.org/haiti-programs/
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Marriage Enrichment
This Friday, April 5 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. All married couples are welcome to attend. Dinner will be served.
This is an opportunity to deepen your love for one another in your marriage and help other couples experience God’s unconditional love for one another through their marriage as well. Please contact Pastor Mark at the office for more information.
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Join the PWC Men’s Group this Saturday, April 6
for a special guest speaker, Bob Ludka
Bob who is from Idaho, is Rick Ludka’s brother. Bob’s talk is entitled, What Makes You Think You’re So Special. Experience 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. The coffee will be ready at 8:45 am!!!
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Women’s Bible Study is meeting this Saturday, April 6 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 return this Sunday, April 7 from
9:45 am to 10:30 am in Building 4:12.
Please contact Helen Dippre, our children’s minister, for more information on the Children’s Ministry here at PWC, [email protected].
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Check out the PWC Website
praiseandworshipcenter.net
You can find all the information you need here: Ministry Information, Weekly Reflections, Podcasts, Calendar of Events, Weekly News Blast, Prayer Requests, Staff Contact Info and more!
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The Funeral for Larry Oien will take place this morning, Friday, April 5 at 9:30 am in the church. All are welcome to attend this service for Larry and to support his family in their time of need. A brunch will follow the service.
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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, the Second Sunday of Easter is: Here is a synopsis of the reading: John 20:19-31
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In John 20:19-31, we encounter the powerful account of Jesus' resurrection appearances to his disciples. This passage invites us to reflect deeply on themes of faith, doubt, and the transformative power of encountering the risen Christ.
The scene opens with the disciples huddled together in fear behind locked doors, still reeling from the events of Jesus' crucifixion. Suddenly, Jesus appears among them, offering words of peace and reassurance. His presence alone dispels their fear and fills them with unimaginable joy.
Thomas, one of the disciples, is absent during this initial encounter. When he hears about it later, he struggles to believe. His skepticism leads him to demand physical proof – to see and touch the wounds of Jesus. Yet, Jesus responds to Thomas with grace, inviting him to touch his scars and believe.
Through Thomas’ doubt and subsequent confession of faith, we are reminded that doubt is not the enemy of faith but rather an opportunity for growth. Jesus meets Thomas in his doubt, offering him the evidence he seeks. In doing so, Jesus teaches us that doubt can lead to deeper understanding and a more profound faith.
Moreover, Jesus’ words to Thomas – “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” – extend an invitation to all future believers, including us today. We may not have physically seen Jesus or touched his wounds, but we are called to trust in the testimony of those who have gone before us and to open our hearts to the reality of his resurrection.
As Christians, we are invited to reflect on how we respond to doubt in our own lives. Do we allow doubt to paralyze us, or do we see it as an opportunity to deepen our faith? Are we open to encountering the risen Christ in unexpected ways, even when our minds struggle to comprehend?
Ultimately, the story of Thomas reminds us that faith is not about having all the answers or being free from doubt. Rather, it is about trusting in the promises of God, even in the midst of uncertainty. May we, like Thomas, encounter the risen Christ in our doubts and proclaim with conviction, “My Lord and my God!”
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We look forward to seeing you on Sunday for service. Have a blessed weekend!
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Love,
Fr. Dale and Pastor Mark
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Praise and Worship Never Ends,
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