April 15, 2021 


Weekly Connection
Dear friends,

I have loved recently how many conversations are dominated by the joy surrounding the eruption of green all around us. What a beautiful scene that unfolds before us during Springtime. I also cannot help but see the connection to our lives in community as we continue toward the time when the pandemic will be behind us. Already we’re seeing more and more ways that we can be creative about safely seeing one another.

During worship this past Sunday, our text from 1 John was an introduction to the next few weeks where we’re looking at what it means to be Easter people — that is, followers of the Risen Christ. Easter people are ones who live in the mystery of Christ’s humanity, Christ’s divinity, and Christ’s intermingling with creation (that’s us!). This week we’re continuing to look at this more closely to try and find more of our own identity in the identity of Christ. I look forward to being with you on Sunday as we worship God and explore God’s claim on our lives!

Peace,
Pastor Erik
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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.
An Opportunity in our Community

Three community organizations, Lyonsville Congregational UCC, the LeaderShop and CommUNITY Diversity Group of LaGrange are sponsoring the upcoming workshop, Building An Anti-Racist Community Together: Action for All Ages. This dynamic event on Saturday April 24th offers an in-person (LaGrange site) or zoom event participation option. It provides activities for folks of all ages to engage together. Please take a moment to look at the conference link for descriptions of the activities being offered. You can choose how you, and your family, participate and from where (home or onsite) for this half-day learning opportunity about ways of making a difference for our community. 

With events for youth, adults and families this free and local presented event seems like a two thumbs up opportunity.
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
Brent Young, son-in-law of Larry & Becky Glasscock 
Caryle Aitken Wilkie
Dan Lewis
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 Carstens
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
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 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
Ron Stone
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
Will McLawhorn, nephew of Julie Kelly & Eric Boeckmann
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.
Celebrating Birthdays:
4/16 Dick Martinaitis
4/16  Jack Rodos
4/16  Rick Remiker
4/17  Chris Lee
4/17  Piper Murray
4/20  Ruth Riordan
4/20  Zack Karstens
4/22  Henry Lobash
4/23  Becka McClintock
4/23  Brian Kohlsaat
4/24  Katherine Millis
4/25  Nick Boxell
Congratulations Candice Mares!

On April 6, Candice was elected to the District 105 School Board!
Support
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).