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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
this Sunday, April 21
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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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 is dire and bleak. NPH needs your support to continue the necessary work caring for children in Haiti. In a country of 11 million people, 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/
Please see a special message from Fr. Rick Frechette:
YouTube Message
Our Goal is to Raise $5000.00
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Women’s Bible Study This Saturday, April 20 at 9:00 am
We will continue our study on the Gospel of Mark The Jesus We’re Aching For, by Lisa Harper All are welcome! Bring your bible and a friend!
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The PWC Men’s Group
This Saturday Morning,
April 20
Fr. Dale will be concluding our look at the Book of Job
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 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. The coffee will be ready at 8:45 am!!!
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Adult Education
Night with Fr. Dale
Revival
This exciting evening will be a time of praise and worship, music, sacred scripture, and spiritual motivation. Refreshments will be Served Invite Family Members and Friends
Wednesday,
April 24:
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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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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Active Listening Lab with Fr. Mike Lessard
The Active Listening Lab I is a 40-hour course that will teach the language of healing using 11 different skills. The next class at PWC will take place May 2 through June 6
Click here to see the flier
for more information
To sign up for the class call, PCA, Pastoral Care Associates at 480-406-4746 or here at PWC at 480-649-0300
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Mosaic Art Class
Saturday, May 25:
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
A PWC Fundraiser: Donation: $75.00
Make your own small mosaic art panel!!!
Please CLICK HERE
for the flier for more information and to register.
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A Message from Deacon Dennis Paschke
I want to let you know that after five years heading the launch and operation of the ministry of Recovery Cafe Arizona, I have made the decision to step down in my role effective May 2024.
This is not an easy decision but it's a decision arrived at after much prayer and consideration and it will allow Dawn and I to focus on our family first. As with any ministry startup it has been quite an exhilarating experience!
The Café is exceeding our original goals and continues to grow! We have a beautiful space and healing is happening! The Cafe has a strong Board and is up and operating well. The dream has taken root and is being realized! I have been asked by the Board to continue as a Board member and I have agreed to do so.
Our Operations Manager, Anthony Eaton will assume the role of Director for Recovery Café Arizona in May. Anthony came to us as a member of the Café about 18 months ago on his recovery journey. He readily admits that he is today in his recovery, in large part because of what the Café offered him.
I am convinced that the good work that has been the Recovery Café Arizona will continue to grow and be ever more impactful.
In Christ,
Deacon Dennis
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Searching to quiet yourself in this busy world? Center yourself with Contemplative Prayer on Wednesday, April 24 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the office conference room.
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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 Fourth Sunday of Easter is: John 10:11-18. Here is a synopsis of the reading.
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In John 10:11-18, Jesus portrays Himself as the Good Shepherd, a profound image that resonates deeply within the Christian faith. This passage invites believers into a contemplative reflection on the nature of Jesus' love, His sacrificial mission, and the intimate relationship He desires to have with His followers.
As Christians, we are called to meditate on the significance of Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. This act of selflessness exemplifies the depth of God's love for humanity. Jesus willingly sacrificed Himself to save us from sin and death, illustrating the ultimate expression of love and redemption.
Moreover, Jesus emphasizes His intimate knowledge of His sheep, highlighting the personal and caring relationship He shares with each believer. As His followers, we are invited to trust in His guidance and provision, knowing that He leads us with wisdom and compassion.
In contemplating this passage, Christians are encouraged to reflect on their own relationship with Jesus. Are we willing to heed His voice and follow Him wherever He leads? Do we trust in His provision and protection, even in the midst of uncertainty and challenges?
Additionally, John 10:11-18 calls us to emulate the example of Jesus as selfless shepherds in our own lives. We are called to love and care for others, following the example set forth by our Savior. This includes extending grace, compassion, and sacrificial love to those around us, just as Jesus did for us.
Ultimately, John 10:11-18 reminds us of the profound depth of Jesus' love and the transformative power of His sacrifice. It calls us to deepen our relationship with Him, trust in His guidance, and live out His love in our daily lives. As we embrace Jesus as our Good Shepherd, may we experience the fullness of life that He promises to His flock.
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Please pray for peace in our world, especially in the Middle East and in people’s hearts. Have a wonderful weekend, we look forward to seeing you on Sunday at 10:00 am for service.
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Love,
Fr. Dale and Pastor Mark
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