Dear friends,
It was so good to be together last night! Wow! It was hot and steamy but so, so good to see folks and to worship together. It was our first time together since our Advent Extravaganza and our first time worshipping in person since March of last year. It really was a gift. Thank you so very much to everyone who helped out, and especially our elders who have been coordinating this gift of togetherness. Last night during worship, I talked about the way the early church gathered and tried to be a place of authenticity and care. In the midst of the pandemic, you all have continued to lean into that calling. As we begin to transition over this summer into our next chapter of the journey, I am excited for what God will continue to do in our midst as we avail ourselves to the work of the Holy Spirit.
A few folks have been bringing school supplies for our summer mission project, benefiting the People's Resource Center. Have you had a chance to pick up some items? Remember, you can also send them to PCWS from an online retailer if that’s easier for you. Click here to check out the list of new items we are collecting. Our collection will go through July 30, so we’re just about 1/4 of the way through the project!
I look forward to being with you in worship on Sunday morning for worship!
Peace,
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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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Outdoor Worship June 9, 2021 |
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It was a beautiful night for the first outdoor worship last night. If you missed it, we hope to see you on June 23! |
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Click the image above for more information! Click here for a flyer to print! |
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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
Connor Smith, friend of Bambi
Don Swaar, uncle to Jill Dold & Kay Kelly
Donna Strunk
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
Herb Habermann
Holly Oliver, daughter of Mary Kae Headland
The family of Inez Martinez, friend of the Merrifield family
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Jake Trego, friend of Tom & Kay Kelly
Jan Fortina
John Kregg
Joshua Haberkorn, grandson of Shirley Pine
Julie Garino
Kathy Keener, former Interim Pastor PCWS
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
Terry Moore, friend of Mike Pelton
The McLawhorn family, relatives of Julie Kelly & Eric Boeckmann
Wendy Montague, friend of Candice Mares
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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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6/10 Michael Kozma
6/12 Marissa Carsten
6/16 Alena Skeels
6/16 Bruce Barnes
6/16 Jonathan Cushman
6/17 Kendra Baise
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6/17 Sarah Hoffman
6/17 Tyler Fronk
6/19 Jill Dold
6/20 Sue Eck
6/20 Vaida Kovalick
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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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