February 18, 2021 www.presbyws.org

Weekly Connection

Dear friends, Yesterday, on Ash Wednesday, we began the Lenten Journey. At our service last night, we were invited to enter into a time of observing lent through our connection to God and one another and we were invited to return to God. One of the ways we can do this is by engaging in the spiritual discipline of daily prayer. We’ll be doing that through our daily scripture reflections and prayers that are being distributed by email each morning. May you be guided by members of our community during this season. I hope you’ll join us this Sunday for worship as Lottie will be our preacher on this first Sunday of Lent. Peace,

Pastor Erik P.S. Check our YouTube channel later today for a recording of the Ash Wednesday Service.

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Serve

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.

Pray

Our siblings at Nueva Paz Presbyterian Church in Cuba, especially this week we pray for Grecia, Maria Eugenia, Nilda, and Raul  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 Bill Ingersoll Brent Young, son-in-law of Larry & Becky Glasscock  Caryle Aitken Wilkie Don Heizer, friend of the McMahons Eva Kelly, mother of Tom Kelly Family and friends of Wayne Filar, Candice Mares’ cousin George Bruser, uncle of Donna Kanak & Diane Bonner H. Edward Jordan, father of Laura Fruit Holly Oliver, daughter of Mary Kae Headland  The family of Inez Martinez, friend of the Merrifield family  Jan Fortina John Kregg Joshua Haberkorn, grandson of Shirley Pine Julie Garino Laura Querry, daughter of Becky & Larry Glascock Marc Goldstein, friend of Carol Ulreich  Mary Jo Blough 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  Peggy Mirlenbrink, aunt of Lori Carsten  Peter Wilkie  Phil Kasik  Ruth Kaduke, niece of Herb & Joyce Smyers  Shannon Cavanaugh, niece of Phyllis DiFrancesco 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

Stephen Ministers Are Available Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life. Are you, or someone you know, struggling with a situation such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, depression or isolation? Stephen Ministers can help! Stephen Ministers are matched with the individual and meet confidentially with that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The caring relationship lasts as long as the need for care exists. If you are interested in learning more about Stephen Ministry, please email Pastor Erik or Joyce Rodos.

Celebrating Birthdays:

2/18    Ryan Gertsmeier 2/19    Betty Banovic 2/20    Ashley Glickman 2/20    Karen Neal 2/21    Janet Millis 2/22   Michael Millis 2/23   Paige McMahon 2/24   Jessica Bonner 2/25   Alison Slezak 2/25   Janet Remiker

Support

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: 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.

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).

Remember PCWS in your will and estate planning.  Please contact Pastor Erik for more information.

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