Dear friends,
This past Sunday our worship service was full! We recognized our graduates (they’re listed below!), and we recognized Lottie’s service as our associate pastor as it was her last Sunday with us (please see a note from Lottie below) — all of this while also celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church on the day of Pentecost. As with all of our worship services, you can visit our YouTube page if you missed it.
I’m starting to get very excited about our summer outdoor worship and fellowship series coming up on Wednesday nights this summer. You should be receiving a postcard this week with the details, and if you have anyone you’d like to invite, you can either send them an electronic version of the postcard or pick up postcards in the office. We’ll even mail them for you! You can also call or email Terri and she’ll send them directly. Can you think of someone who might enjoy joining us? Invite them!
One of my favorite parts of all church events is spending time with the people who volunteer to make the event happen. As much as events themselves are great, the before and after time is where relationships are created and deepened. I hope you'll consider signing up to help with our summer series. You'll be guided by church elders who will be leading the teams, so it really is a low stress (and fun!) way to be a part of it. Click here for the volunteer sign-up.
On Sunday we’re going to be announcing our 2021 Summer Mission Project during worship! Join us to hear about it and get involved … You’re going to enjoy this important, timely, and meaningful project that the Mission Committee has selected!
Thank you again to everyone who came out for our church work day last Saturday! The church property looks quite beautiful with weeding, fresh mulch, and other improvements. Thank you to Matt Mosher and Walt Kovalick for their leadership!
Thank you also to our Mission Committee for our Community Conversation last Thursday night featuring guests from Pillars Community Health and The Leadership (including our own Candice Mares and Shannon Sullivan). Kevin McDermott moderated a great discussion about the important work these agencies do with youth in our community. Thank you also to those of you who attended and were part of the Community Conversation.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning in worship as we celebrate Trinity Sunday (with three vocalists!).
Peace,
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Dear PCWS,
I’m sure going to miss you all! Thank you for your graciousness and kind goodbyes over the last few weeks. Serving here has been a joy. You have taught me so much about how to be a church in community and how to thrive though trying times. I want to especially thank the all volunteers, parents, and students who said “yes” to trying some new and different programming opportunities this year. It’s undoubtedly unusual to form relationships over Zoom and have conversations from behind masks, but I had a wonderful time learning from you and with you in mission, small group, Sunday School, and fellowship. I also want to thank Erik for his mentorship and friendship. PCWS has a wonderful and wise pastor in Erik and I consider myself very blessed to have worked with him and learned from him this year.
It has been a privilege to know you all—even for a short time—and I look forward to hearing about all the wonderful things God will continue to do in and through this congregation. PCWS will always have a special place in my heart!
Be well, friends! I’ll be holding you in prayer.
Lottie
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Watch our Worship Services Live
Sunday morning @ 9:30 a.m.
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No matter where you may be in the world, you can feel close to PCWS! |
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If you'd like to help on one, or more than one, evening, visit the online signup! |
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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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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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5/27 Katie Martin
5/28 Ben Sinele
5/28 Mark Dold
5/28 Scott Karstens
5/29 Marcia Buell
5/29 Sheryl Allen
5/30 Neil Pendleton
5/31 Ryan Maus
5/28 Ben Sinele
5/28 Mark Dold
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5/28 Scott Karstens
5/29 Marcia Buell
5/29 Sheryl Allen
5/30 Neil Pendleton
5/31 Ryan Maus
6/1 Leslee Mezan
6/2 Lorraine Hoskins
6/3 Rick Hughes
6/6 Linda Murray
6/7 Karen Kennedy
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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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