Dear friends,
I hope you’ve had a good week. I had a great time in California catching up with my friends and family. Our whole family was able to be together for Mother’s Day which was great. I think we’re all looking forward to more time with friends and family — something we’ve all be missing the past year. I’m also looking forward to being back in worship with you all on Sunday morning for worship and then a brief congregational meeting following the service. The congregational meeting is called by the session to act on Lottie’s request to end her call as our associate pastor. We’ll also have a chance to hear about some upcoming summer plans for PCWS including some great outdoor gatherings about which I’m extremely excited. I hope to see you there. As always, you can easily join following the postlude — the link and connection information is at presbyws.org/zoom. Our preacher during worship will be Rev. Dr. Barbara A. Wilson. We’ve welcomed Barbara to PCWS previously, and this Sunday we’ll be sharing a sermon she prepared based on Ephesians 3:14-21. It will no doubt be a strong word of encouragement for us all.
One more reminder and request for information about graduates. We would like to recognize and celebrate the graduates in our PCWS community, but we can only do so if you let us know! Please email Lottie with the details (graduate’s name, school, degree, or other details). We’ll list the graduates in the Weekly Connection and include them in a listing during the worship service on May 23. Thanks for helping us be sure that we’re including everyone!
Also, a quick reminder about the workday coming up a week from Saturday. I hope you’ll join us for a couple of hours in the morning as we work to beautify our campus and spend some time together in fellowship. Come at 8:30 with your gloves and a good attitude!
Finally, today is a special day in the church calendar — Ascension Day. This means it has been forty days since our Easter celebration. According to our Book of Common Worship, “on this day, in particular, we give thanks for Christ’s sovereign rule over all creation, as well as his priestly intercession for us at the throne of God’s mercy. We proclaim with joy that Jesus is already Lord of heaven and earth and head of the Church, and watch with longing for the day when he will come again in the glory of God’s new creation.” I really love this message … it is a continued message of hope that God’s work is continuing in our world, in our church, and in our lives. Join in this prayer for Ascension Day:
Almighty God,
your blessed Son, our Savior Jesus Christ,
ascended far above all heavens
that he might fill all things.
Mercifully give us faith to trust
that, as he promised,
he abides with us on earth to the end of time;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
See you on Sunday!
Peace,
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Watch our Worship Services Live
Sunday morning @ 9:30 a.m.
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Let's Continue to Fill the can and Support Second Baptist Church of La Grange Food Pantry
Our regular Monday morning delivery has helped to make a greater impact on the community that 2nd Baptist serves. Please continue to remember our neighbors who struggle with hunger and, as you are doing your grocery shopping, consider adding a couple extra items for the pantry. Food items can be dropped off Sunday mornings or any time during the week in the can near the entrance from the parking lot.
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Our siblings at Nueva Paz Presbyterian Church in Cuba, especially this week we pray for Gladys, and Tirisay and her parents.
Our men & women serving our country in the Armed Services
The people of Syria, and especially the relatives of PCWS’ Interfaith Women’s Book Group
First responders, nurses, doctors, and others providing care to others
Ann, friend of Joyce & Herb Smyers
Betty Anderson
Brent Young, son-in-law of Larry & Becky Glasscock
Caryle Aitken Wilkie
Don Swaar, uncle to Jill Dold & Kay Kelly
Eva Kelly, mother of Tom Kelly
Family and friends of Antonina Glos, friend of Cheryl, Peter, Erik, & Alex Hanson
Gary Miller, Brother-in-law of Laura Hepburn
George Bruser, uncle of Donna Kanak & Diane Bonner
George Rodighiero, friend of Lori Carsten
H. Edward Jordan, father of Laura Fruit
Holly Oliver, daughter of Mary Kae Headland
The family of Inez Martinez, friend of the Merrifield family
Jake Trego, friend of Tom & Kay Kelly
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Jan Fortina
John Kregg
Joshua Haberkorn, grandson of Shirley Pine
Julie Garino
Kathy Keener, former Interim Pastor PCWS
Laura Querry, daughter of Becky & Larry Glascock
Marc Goldstein, friend of Carol Ulreich
Mary Jo Long
Mary Kate Miller, step-mother of Julie Garino
Mary, dear friend of Bruce Geary
Michael De Vries
Michael, friend of Jane Norman
Nate & Joann Dardick, friends of Laurie Merrifield
Norb Mirlenbrink, Uncle of Lori Carsten
Pat McTiernan, friend of Phyllis DiFrancesco
Pat White, friend of Becky Glasscock
Paulette Erickson, friend of Carol Ulreich
Peter Wilkie
Phil Kasik
Rachel Johnson, friend of Laurie Merrifield
Ron Stone
Ruth Kaduke, niece of Herb & Joyce Smyers
Steve Coates, husband of Stephanie Coates
Steve, friend of McMahon Family
Teri Tuffner, aunt of Candice Mares
Terry Moore, friend of Mike Pelton
Wendy Montague, friend of Candice Mares
Will McLawhorn, nephew of Julie Kelly & Eric Boeckmann
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Thank you for your prayers for former PCWS interim pastor Kathy Keener who had surgery last week. Elaine Hooven informed us that she has heard that the operation went well and that Kathy is doing well, in high spirits, and smiling. |
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If you, or someone you know, would like to be added to the prayer list, please email Michelle Hennessy, and include the following: Name of person, prayer request, whether this is a private (Stephen Ministers are notified) or public (added to the list above) request, and include your name. Members of PCWS and our Stephen Ministers pray regularly for everyone on the public list and those who have requested private prayers.
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5/13 David Skjei
5/15 Kathy Wennerstrum
5/16 Drew Petersen
5/18 Brian Sullivan
5/18 Julie Tinaglia
5/19 Joyce Smyers
5/20 Abby Sindelar
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5/20 Megan Sindelar
5/21 Phi Kasik
5/22 Cara Haeske
5/22 Jon Metcalf
5/22 Kalie Hoskins
5/23 Dorothy Andersen
5/23 Nana Mintah
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Ministry Support
During this time of virtual worship all are invited to continue supporting the mission and ministry of PCWS. There are 2 convenient ways:
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Dropping off or mailing your contributions directly to our church office at 5250 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558, or
- Donating online - click the button below.
Did you know you can use our giving site to set-up recurring or one-time payments (there's no fee when you use your checking or savings account.) Since we’re not gathering in-person, this would be a good time to set-up electronic payments. Please contact our Financial Secretary Patrick Rivers, with any questions or for instructions for setting up payments through your bank.
If you choose to use a credit card, we appreciate if you will include the amount of the fee charged by the credit card company.
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Thank you for your ongoing support of our ministries, particularly during this uncertain time.
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PCWS Office Closed
The PCWS office remains closed during the pandemic. Our office staff are working remotely and on a limited basis. If you need immediate assistance, please email Pastor Erik or leave a message for him on his church extension which he checks regularly, or call his cell. Staff is checking the U.S. Mail daily. The mailbox is a locking box, so please feel comfortable dropping off correspondence directly (including contributions).
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Remember PCWS in your will and estate planning.
Please contact Pastor Erik for more information.
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