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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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Prayer Retreat
with Deacon Cheryl Armstrong
and Deacon John Null
Saturday, April 27th, 10:00 am Building 412
Continental Breakfast served at 9:30 am
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The Children’s Ministry
this Sunday, April 28
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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Kentucky Derby Social
Saturday, May 4
from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
...and They’re Off!!!
The 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby, right here at the Praise and Worship Center! Games! Food! Mocktails! Cococtails! Prizes for best lady’s hat and best men’s derby ware!
Last chance to get your $5.00 ticket is
Sunday, April 28 after church.
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A Santa Fe Christmas Adventure!!!
There will be an information meeting for our next pilgrimage. On December 10-13, we will be traveling to Santa Fe for a Christmas adventure!
Join us at Monday, May 6
at 7:00 pm, sign-ups will begin at this meeting.
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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,we are currently at $7500, our new goal is $10,000!
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The 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 2 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Church
“Lift up the Word,
Light up the World”
2 Samuel 22:29-31
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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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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 Fifth Sunday of Easter is: John 15:1-8. Here is a synopsis of the reading.
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This passage beautifully illustrates the intimate and interconnected relationship believers have with Jesus Christ. Here are some reflections for Christians seeking to incorporate John 15:1-8 into their lives:
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Abiding in Christ: Just as branches draw their sustenance and life from the vine, we are called to abide in Christ. This means not just occasional connection, but a continual, intimate relationship with Him. It involves spending time in prayer, studying His word, and surrendering our will to His.
Fruitfulness: Jesus emphasizes that as we abide in Him, we will bear fruit. This fruit can manifest in various ways, such as displaying the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, etc.), leading others to Christ, and living a life that reflects His teachings. Reflect on the areas of your life where you can bear more fruit and ask the Holy Spirit to help you grow.
Pruning: Just as a gardener prunes branches to increase their fruitfulness, God sometimes allows trials and challenges in our lives to refine and shape us. Instead of resenting these seasons, see them as opportunities for growth and trust that God is working all things together for your good.
Dependence on Christ: Apart from Christ, we can do nothing. This humbling truth reminds us of our constant need for His strength, wisdom, and guidance. Instead of relying on our own efforts and abilities, let us surrender control to Him and trust in His power to work through us.
Glorifying God: The ultimate purpose of bearing fruit is to glorify God. As we abide in Christ and bear fruit, we point others to Him and bring glory to His name. Let your life be a reflection of His goodness and grace, drawing others into relationship with Him.
Obedience: Jesus emphasizes the importance of obedience in this passage. As we abide in Him, our desires align with His, and we naturally desire to obey His commands. Reflect on areas of your life where you may be resisting His will and surrender those areas to Him in obedience.
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Incorporating John 15:1-8 into our lives requires a daily commitment to abiding in Christ, bearing fruit, trusting in His pruning process, depending on His strength, glorifying God, and walking in obedience. May we continually seek to deepen our relationship with Him and live lives that honor and glorify His name.
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Please pray for peace in our world, especially in the Middle East and Ukraine. See you on Sunday at 10:00 am!
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Love,
Fr. Dale and Pastor Mark
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