Pilgrim Lutheran Church

1730 Wilshire Blvd.

Santa Monica, California 90403

Rev. Nathan R. Kilian

Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

(310) 829-4113

amenmail@aol.com

www.pilgrimlutheranchurch.org

“Pilgrim’s Progress” May 2017

Sunday Worship Service Schedule in May

9:00 a.m. …………………………………...Bible Classes for all ages

9:45 a.m. …………………………………...Pre service Praise Music

10:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Worship Service with Holy Communion

11:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…………………Fellowship

Fellowship with coffee and snacks follow the service!

Worship Services in May May 7 Fourth Sunday of Easter, Worship Service at 10 a.m.

May 14 Fifth Sunday of Easter, Worship Service at 10 a.m.

May 21 Sixth Sunday of Easter, Worship Service at 10 a.m.

May 28 Seventh Sunday of Easter, Worship Service at 10 a.m.

May Worship Schedule at Pilgrim May Worship Schedule at Pilgrim May Worship Schedule at Pilgrim

Pilgrim’s Worship Schedule ~Pilgrim’s Worship Schedule ~Pilgrim’s Worship Schedule ~ Bible Classes for children and adults at 9:00 a.m. and Worship begins at Bible Classes for children and adults at 9:00 a.m. and Worship begins at Bible Classes for children and adults at 9:00 a.m. and Worship begins at

10 a.m.10 a.m.10 a.m. including a Children’s Message and Holy Communion each Sunday. We are blessed to have Fellowship including a Children’s Message and Holy Communion each Sunday. We are blessed to have Fellowship including a Children’s Message and Holy Communion each Sunday. We are blessed to have Fellowship each Sunday at 11 a.m. following the Worship Service with coffee and snacks. Make a point to come early at each Sunday at 11 a.m. following the Worship Service with coffee and snacks. Make a point to come early at each Sunday at 11 a.m. following the Worship Service with coffee and snacks. Make a point to come early at

9:45 a.m. to enjoy a Worship Set of Praise Music to set the tone. 9:45 a.m. to enjoy a Worship Set of Praise Music to set the tone. 9:45 a.m. to enjoy a Worship Set of Praise Music to set the tone.

Evening Prayer Worship Service Resumes at Pilgrim

There is power in prayer! This is why our Lord commanded us to pray. “Be joyful

always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God

in Christ Jesus concerning you.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18. On Wednesday, May 31st

beginning at 6 p.m. Pilgrim Church will be open for a time of prayer. Meet with

the Pastor or an Elder or simply come and pray for your personal concerns or

that of others. Candles will be lit, soft music playing, and a meditative environ-

ment maintained. You may submit special prayer request in our Prayer Request

box in the Narthex, or by email. Prayer requests are also taken during the Wor-

ship Service. Please join us on the last Wednesday of each month for our Even-

ing Prayer worship Service, pending holiday schedules.)

(No “Wednesday Night Live” Bible Study will be held on these evenings.)

Pray for Pilgrim’s Jews For Jesus Missionary Scheffee Taylor

Scheffee will be in Berlin, Germany in June, participating in the Behold Your God Witnessing Campaign. She needs

our prayers for her protection and safety, as she reaches out to Jews and Non Jews, giving them the Gospel of

Jesus Christ. Scheffee and the Jews For Jesus Missionaries will be distributing Christian literature, doing personal

witnessing and will celebrate Jesus with evangelistic street banners and music. There is danger in witnessing

about Jesus and Sheffee has come under danger in the past. Please pray for her and the other Jews For Jesus

Missionaries. Additional information will be forthcoming as for the exact dates she will be gone and for the mon-

ey she needs to raise for this trip. All Jews For Jesus Missionaries must raise their own money. Your donations

are tax deductible and should be made out to Jews For Jesus.

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The Mission of Pilgrim Lutheran Church is to be an incarnation of Jesus Christ to

people of all ages in the Santa Monica area and throughout the world.

Narthex Prayer Box

Prayer requests can be placed in the Church prayer box in the narthex. Please make use of this blessing and re-

member the power of prayer! Pastor Kilian is the only person who opens the box. Please mark the prayers for

private or public petition. Please see the “Prayer List” in the Newsletter and help us keep it updated. We want to

know how God has answered our prayers.

Thank You Volunteers!

How can we ever properly thank our wonderful volunteers who made our Palm Sun-

day and Easter Worship Services and Brunch so successful!. Many thanks to Chair

Lana Bennett, Michael Ashburn, (Michael cooked up a huge batch of lamb chops)

Dietmar Kruger, Joe Lessard, Carolyn Eisenberg, Laurie Risk, Sharon Dean, David

Hutchinson, Kay Morr, Sylvia Haberl, Pastor and Letty Kilian, Kathy Haynes, Beverlee

Gibson, Marcia McCready, the Church Growth Committee and others who provided

delicious food for our Easter Brunch, and helped set up and clean up. We also had vol-

unteers hide Easter Eggs for the Children’s Egg Hunt. Tron Burdick, Jeannette Rhodes

and Pastor Kilian planted flowers in our Courtyard and also cleaned out the wilted

brush and old landscaping. And thank you to those who helped decorate our Sanctuary for Easter Sunday! God

bless you all!

Mary Harper is the Best!

We want to thank our Music Director, Mary Harper and our wonderful, faithful Choir for their performances during

our Wednesday Night Lenten Worship Services, and our Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday Wor-ship Services. They spent many hours rehearsing in the evening and on Sunday afternoons and their work is much

appreciated. Kimshelley Lessard and Michael Haberl enriched our Easter Sunday Worship Service with beautiful

Solos. To God be the Glory!

9th Annual Walk to Africa is Saturday May 6th

From Sierra Leone and the Blood Diamond Wars, to Tanzania and the Brussels terrorism attack, Lighthouse Medical

Missions is once again holding their Walk To Africa fundraising event in Santa Monica on May 6th. They send doctors

and nurses to the poorer nations on this earth with short-term medical care. They will depart for Guatemala on

September 1, 2017. They just returned from The Gambia, celebrating 20 years in Africa. Since 1998 they have treat-

ed over 65,000 people, To find out how you can participate and the ticket prices, call (310) 264-0634 or go to walktoafrica.com for additional information. The event begins in Crescent Bay Park, Santa Monica. There is a scenic

4 or 8 Mile Course and a 2 Mile Children’s Walk and Family Fun Zone. (Santa Monica Four Square Church , Light-

house Medical Missions, 2216 Santa Monica Blvd. # 204, Santa Monica, CA 90404.) See more information in the Nar-

thex. Dr. Bob Hamilton, a local Santa Monica Pediatrician has been leading these trips since 1998. You may contact

him directly at bobhamiltonmd@walktoafrica.com.

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Adult Bible Classes, Worship Services and more… “Wednesday Night Live”

“WNL” (Wednesday Night Live) Bible Class meets at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room. We will continue our study

on the Gospel of St. John the Beloved. Luther said of this book, “(in) John’s Gospel….you find depicted in mastery fash-

ion how faith in Christ overcomes sin, death and hell, and gives life, righteousness, and salvation. This is the real na-

ture of the Gospel.” We are currently in John Chapter 18 and beginning our study on the Trial, Torture and Crucifixion

of Jesus.

“Prime Time Bible Class”

Prime Time Bible Class will meet May 11th and 25th. The Bible Class is followed by lunch (bring your own) and the

celebration of birthdays. Coffee and dessert will be provided. The class is currently studying a series titled “Heroes

of the Bible” in which we have been exploring heroic achievements of various Bible Characters such as Noah, Abra-

ham, David, Rahab, Esther and others. A hero is often defined as one who shows great courage and strength in

achieving an act of noble purpose. We will take a look at these individuals and a specific event of their heroic action,

all in order that we may appreciate the Hero of Heroes, our great and almighty God. This is a Senior's Bible Study,

but all ages are invited. Check it out! Prime Time meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 11 a.m. in the

Discovery Conference Room. You will be glad you came!

Good Friday Drama Titled “Guilty”

We want to thank Kevin Edwards and Dane Gbreyes for their dramatic Good Friday Worship Service performance

tiled “Guilty.” Kevin portrayed Pontius Pilate and Dane portrayed the Roman Soldier. Pastor Kilian wrote the script

and Travis Bauer directed this forceful presentation. Pilgrim’s very talented Mark Calderon made the sets and also

the costumes. The forceful and dramatic acting of Kevin Edwards and Dane Gbreyes captured the attention of eve-

ryone in the Sanctuary. Because the setting was performed in candlelight the photos that were taken came out very

dark. We were able to get a photo of Dane, Pastor, Travis and Mark in the Narthex after the Worship Service and

that photo is on the front page of this publication. We will perform “Guilty” again on Sunday, May 7th in the Wor-

ship Service. (Photo taking will be enhanced during the daylight presentation. )

Church Event/ Worship Photos Request!

We are looking for members to take photos of Church Events and Fellowship. Our

“unofficial church photographer,” Michelle Montgomery has moved to Colorado Springs,

and she used to email photos that were used in the newsletter. We miss Michelle very

much and we miss her expert photography, via her handy iPhone. You may email the

photos to the church office email address or to the church secretary, Kathy. Your help

will be much appreciated.

Pacifica’s “i-site” Show May 25-27

Pacifica will hold their annual “i-site” Talent Show/Art Show May 25-27. We will update you on the performance

times and information. The students display their various talents ranging from singing, drama, poetry, art work, all as

a “Live Performance” talent show.

May Bible Class Sunday Morning Adult Bible Class, meets at 9:00 a.m. before the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service, in the Discovery

Conference Room. All are invited. Pastor Kilian leads this Class. We are doing a background study of the Pericope

Readings for each Sunday. This includes an Old Testament Reading, Epistle and Gospel reading for each Sunday specifi-

cally chosen to coincide with this Season of the Church Year. Understanding these Readings for each Sunday will

enhance your Worship experience and build a greater base of Biblical Knowledge, all for the sake of growth in

Faith. You will have a “head start” on the Sunday Bulletin readings! We have had many compliments on this inter-

esting Bible Class!

Gospel Readings for May

May 7 John 10:1–10 (The sheep know their Shepherd’s voice.)

May 14 John 14:1–14 (Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.)

May 21 John 14:15–21 (Jesus promises the Holy Spirit.)

May 28 John 17:1–11 (Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer.)

Take home your bulletin and use it as a great source of prayer, songs, readings, and reflections for the week.

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Sunday School~ Come and join the FUN!!

Please bring your children to Sunday School! All children are encouraged to participate in the fun time of learning

and spiritual growth. Children will enjoy hearing about God’s love in Scripture through stories, crafts and games.

Invite a friend and let’s build up our Sunday School. Tamara Omwami and Ann Evelyn serve as our excellent

teachers. Sunday School meets at 9:00 a.m. in the Preschool classrooms. Call the church office to sign your child

up for Sunday School by calling (310) 829-4113.

The reason we hold Sunday School at 9:00 a.m., is so the children can then attend the Worship Service with their The reason we hold Sunday School at 9:00 a.m., is so the children can then attend the Worship Service with their The reason we hold Sunday School at 9:00 a.m., is so the children can then attend the Worship Service with their

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May Sunday School Update From Ann Evelyn

Pilgrim's Sunday School aims to serve each child and his or her family. Just as

parents train children for responsible behavior, Sunday School transmits our

Faith. God cares for us because we are His, created and redeemed. For chil-

dren as well as for adults, the Holy Bible is our 'owners manual'. In everyday life,

we look up operating information and 'specs' about products such as automo-

biles and appliances. God's Word tells us we are made in His image, fell into sin,

and are redeemed only through Christ's victory. Sunday School contributes to

your child's grasp of Bible vocabulary and introduces a Christian understanding

of history. God is outside of time. He created time and everything and every-

one in time is traveling to its conclusion. May Sunday School lessons are: Jesus

Appears in Galilee, Jesus Ascends into Heaven, and John's Vision of Heaven. During

the summer the curriculum will include the My First Catechism workbook. Oth-

er activities will be included as time permits. Our class welcomes visitors.

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Privacy Reminder

Please remember that the names, addresses and oth-

er personal information in the Pilgrim Directory is for

members of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. The Directory

or any information regarding personal information of

our members is not to be given out to non-members

The Christian Business & Professional Directory

This Free 2017 Directory is available in the Narthex.

This is a wonderful resource. At least four Santa Mon-

ica merchants are listed in this directory.

Humor “The quickest way for a mother to get her chil-

dren’s attention is to sit down and look comfort-

able.” ~ Pastor Ralph J. Mineo

The Pastor, leading prayers, was being carried

away by his own exuberance. He began: “O Thou,

who rulest the raging of the sea and calms the

fierceness of the winds…” He then seemed to

lose himself for a moment, but soon carried on:

“...bless our wives.” ~ The Desert Wind

Headline in Centre View, a Northern Virginia sub-

urban newspaper: Holy Spirit Now Officially

Lutheran. The article below it was about the or-

ganization of a new church, Holy Spirit Lutheran

Church in Centreville, VA

“Faith always has a companion joy in the Holy

Spirit.” ~ Martin Luther

Question: “Why did the Israelites wander 40

years in the desert? Answer: “Even then the men

would not stop and ask for directions.”

Advice is that which the wise don’t need, and the

fool won’t take.” ~ Rev. John J.Kelly

Martin Luther wrote: “God is not a God of sad-

ness, but the devil is. Christ is a God of Joy. It is

pleasing to the dear God, whenever thou rejoices

or laughest from the bottom of thy heart.”

John Wesley said: “Sour godliness is the devil’s

religion”

Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and

discerning if he holds his tongue.” Proverbs 17:28

June Newsletter Submission Deadline

is May 15th. All Board Chairs are strongly

encouraged to submit an update to inform members about

current activities. Give all submissions to Kathy Fjermedal

in the Church office. Thank you!

LCMS Websites

Keep current on the activities and events of our

Pacific South District (PSD) Missouri Synod by going

to their website at www.psdenews@psd-lcms.org.

You can get a weekly newsletter and stay up to date.

You may also check out the Synod’s website at

www.lcms.org. Good Lutherans stay informed!

LUTHERAN HOUR RADIO The Lutheran Hour now airs every Sunday on KBRT 740 AM at

8:00 am.

New Updated and Expanded “Member Handbook”

Pastor Kilian has updated Pilgrim’s Membership Handbook and it is available for families to receive a copy. The hand-

book features information on the workings of the Lutheran

Church Missouri Synod, (specifically Pilgrim) on Christiani-

ty, Lutheran Theology, and Spiritual Practices. Please sign

out a copy (one per family please) and decide to be in-

formed about your Faith, Denomination, Church Body, and

Home of Pilgrim. This handbook is now also available on

Pilgrim’s website.

Mother’s Day Prayer

Merciful Jesus, Son of Mary, You humbled Yourself to be

born of a virgin and were obedient to her in fulfillment of

the Commandments. We give thanks to You for the gift of

life You have given us through our mothers and for the re-

birth into Your life of forgiveness given to us through Bap-

tism. Grant that we may so love our mothers with Your

love, which renews all things. Amen.

Portals of Prayer, April—June, 2017

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Greeters May 2017

May 7, 2017 Ramona Feldmann

May 14, 2017 Lana Bennett

May 21, 2017 Jeannette Rhodes

May 28, 2017 Bonnie Roche-Blair

Readers

May 7, 2017 Sharon Dean

May 14, 2017 Dietmar Kruger

May 21, 2017 Carolyn Barbian

May 28, 2017 Kay Morr

Altar Guild

May 7, 2017 Sharon Dean

May 14, 2017 Sylvia Haberl

May 21, 2017 Letty Kilian

May 28, 2017 Jeannete Rhodes

Acolytes

May 7, 2017 MIchael Haberl & Dane Gbreyes

May 14, 2017 Annika Haberl & Dane Gbreyes

May 21, 2017 Michael Haberl & Dane Gbreyes

May 28, 2017 Annika Haberl & Dane Gbreyes

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Fellowship

May 7, 2017 Dietmar & Gaye Kruger

May 14, 2017 Letty Kilian

May 21, 2017 Marcia McCready

May 28, 2017 Michael & Julia Ashburn

Flowers Given By

May 7, 2017 By Pilgrim in Honor of Sharon Dean’s, Peter Holms’ and Pastor Kilian’s Birthdays!

May 14, 201 By Pilgrim in Honor of Pastor and Lettys’ 14th Wedding Anniversary!

May 21, 2017 By Pilgrim in Honor of Armed Forces Day.

May 28, 2017 By Scheffee Taylor in Memory of her Mother, Jackie

If you donated flowers to the church this year, please make a check to Pilgrim in the amount of $70.00

Thank You! See the donation chart in the Narthex to sign up.

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May Calendar at a Glance

May 3 “Wednesday Night Live” at 6 p.m.

May 4 National Day of Prayer

May 7 † Fourth Sunday of Easter/ Holy Communion at 10 a.m.

May 10 “Wednesday Night Live” at 6 p.m.

May 11 “Prime Time 11 a.m.—1 p.m.

May 14 † Fifth Sunday of Easter/ Holy Communion at 10 a.m./ Mother’s Day

May 16 Church Council Meeting at 6p.m.

May 17 “Wednesday Night Live” at 6 p.m.

May 20 Armed Forces Day

May 21 † Sixth Sunday of Easter/ Holy Communion at 10 a.m.

May 24 “Wednesday Night Live” at 6 p.m.

May 25 “Prime Time 11 a.m.—1 p.m.

May 28 † Seventh Sunday of Easter/ Holy Communion at 10 a.m.

May 29 Memorial Day Observed, Campus Closed

May 31 Evening Prayer Worship Service at 6 p.m. (No WNL this evening)

Pacifica Basketball!

Every Thursday at 3:30 p.m., staff members of Pacifica meet for “pick up basketball.” Everyone interested

should come out and join them!

Armed Forces Day Prayer

Almighty God , You sent Your Son to fight on our behalf against our greatest enemies of

sin, death, and the devil, and He was victorious. Preserve and protect the men and wom-

en of our armed forces from all harm. Grant them strength and courage as they serve

their country with honor, and guard her citizens from danger. Hold them ever fast in the

one true faith as they face adversity from all sides.

Portals of Prayer, April—June 2017.

Parking Reminder!

Please remember that we are not allowed to park in the “Rite-Aid” parking lot at any time unless we are

shopping there. We want to respect and support our neighbors. Also, when you park in our lot, please pull in

tightly to make space for others. If necessary, you are allowed to double park, but be sure to remove your car

as soon as possible after the Worship Service. Thank you.

Although we now have a Security Guard on Sunday mornings, Security is still everyone’s responsibility.

Please help us maintain a safe environment here at Pilgrim by closing doors, turning off lights, and reporting

any suspicious behavior. The back parking lot door is to remain closed and locked at all times.

Thank You.

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Praise the Lord for Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays in May Pastor Kilian May 7

Sharon Dean May 7

Peter Holm May 7

Karen Witthoft May 9

Carolyn Barbian May 17

Joel Shpall May 26

Kay Morr May 31

Anniversaries in May

Pastor & Letty’s 14th Anniversary is May 18!

Please let us know when your Birthday or Anniversary is so we can celebrate with you!

Pilgrim’s Newsletter Sponsors

Pilgrim's beautiful newsletter “Pilgrim’s Progress” is made possible by the advertising revenue from our generous

sponsors listed on the back of the newsletter. All the sponsors are local, many are our neighbors, and their sup-

port makes it possible for C&M Publications to print our newsletter at no expense to Pilgrim. Please make a spe-

cial effort to patronize our sponsors when the opportunity comes up for their services. And, let them know you

discovered them through their advertising in Pilgrim’s newsletter! Please take extra newsletters and use them as

an invitation to friends, family, neighbors...and everyone else!

Flower Donations/Year 2017 Sign Up Sheet is in the Narthex

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate flowers in honor or memory of a loved one or special

event. It is easy to donate the flowers. All you have to do is sign up on the Flower Chart in the Narthex. The cost

is $70.00 and the flowers are yours to take home following the Worship Service. You can place a check desig-

nated for the flowers in your offering envelope. Please note the flower payment check on the “Other Offering

For” section of the offering envelope. Let the church office know when your birthday is so we can celebrate your

life! When signing up for the flowers, please place the reason you are donating the flowers, and print the name or names of the persons you wish to honor or remember. This information is sometimes not included or is difficult

to read.

Please Update Email and Contact Information for New Directory

Members have reported they appreciate the Church Office sending out Event Reminders by email. We hope to

continue this type of communication and for those who do not use email, the same notifications will continue to

be in the Church Bulletin and Newsletter. If you are not receiving these communications and would like to, sub-

mit your name and email address to the Church Office and we will make sure you are included. Please also up-

date the Church Office of your new address if you have moved and let us know your birthday! We are planning

to distribute an updated “Member Directory” in the near future. This directory is for the use of Pilgrim members

only and is not to be shared with those not attending Pilgrim.

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+Narthex Resources++Narthex Resources++Narthex Resources+

Help Yourself to - Newsletters, Christian Resource Directory, Prayer cards for families and children,

Lutheran ministries and much more!

Prayer Box - Place your prayer requests in this box. Only Pastor Kilian opens the box.

Monthly Newsletter - With dates and information on upcoming events along with other good infor-

mation. Please check out the Business section and support our sponsors.

Local Christian Business Directories - Are available with information on local businesses.

Help Brochures -These brochures cover many specific challenging life situations from dealing with can-

cer to surviving a difficult childhood, to overcoming addictions, and more.

LWML Table - Information about Pilgrim and District LWML activities– get involved!

LCMS Periodicals– Recent magazines, and more. Catch up on Your Church, Synod and District.

Stewardship - Information on serving the church with your Time, Treasure, and Talent.

Information of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod - Find out more about the Church Body’s

Doctrine, Structure and Organization in order to support our ministries.

Pacifica Christian High School– PCH promotional material with information.

Portals of Prayer- Free devotional April—June

LHM Materials— “Lutheran Hour Ministries” has many great resources free of charge. Check it out!

Notices—For current functions and events (See the Bulletin Boards.)

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Mission Statement

The mission of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is to assist each woman of The Lutheran Church-

Missouri Synod in affirming her relationship with the Triune God so that she is enabled to use her gifts in ministry

to the people of the world. Check out the information on the table in the Narthex. Please contact Sharon Dean,

Pilgrim’s LWML Circuit President, for additional information.

Confirmation Classes have begun

We have begun a new Confirmation Class to be held on Sundays after Worship in the Conference Room.

Typically this is for Jr. High/High School, Young adults, but the class is

open to everyone who is interested. We will meet after Worship for

about an hour on designated Sundays. Please let Pastor Kilian know if

you would like to attend. The information never gets old. Come and

refresh your Bible Knowledge. You’ll be glad you did!

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As We Remember Memorial Day

In his farewell speech to Corps of Cadets at West Point,

General Douglas MacArthur gave a moving tribute to the

ideals that inspire the great American soldier. For as long

as other Americans serve their country courageously and

honorably, his words will live on. The following excerpt

from May 1962 is one small paragraph of his famous

speech:

Duty-Honor-Country: The code which those words perpetuate embraces the highest moral laws and will stand the

test of any ethics or philosophies ever promulgated for the uplift of mankind. Its requirements are for the things that are

right, and its restraints are from the things that are wrong. The soldier, above all other men, is required to practice the

greatest act of religious training—sacrifice. In battle and in the face of danger and death, he discloses those divine

attributes which his Maker gave when He created Man in His own image. No physical courage and no brute instinct can

take the place of the Divine help which alone can sustain him. However horrible the incidents of war may be, the soldier

who is called upon to offer and give his life for his country is the noblest development of mankind.

Taken from In God We Still Trust, Dr. Richard G. Lee

Thank You for “Stations of the Cross” Symbol Donations

The Church Office wants to thank everyone who so generously donated meaningful, precious items to be used

on our “Stations of the Cross” exhibits. Pastor Kilian gave “tours” (explanations) of the symbols used for each

Station of the Cross that we used during Lent and Easter. We are asking members who donated their items to

contact the Church Office so you can pick up your items and take them home. Your help was much

appreciated. Please see the photo on the front of the newsletter with Pastor giving a “Tour” of the symbols.

VBS Update

The Board of Christian Education is planning a 2 day event designed for children

ages 2-8, for this year's VBS, and we need your help. We will be celebrating A

Mighty Fortress, In Jesus the Victory is Won! Beginning on a Friday evening, "God's

Might Tumbles Jericho's Walls" will be presented followed by a session on

Saturday morning on "King Jesus Enters Jerusalem." The dates, most probably the

third week in June, are still to be determined. We need your assistance in

publicity and promotion, storytelling, crafts, registration, snacks, games, etc.

Please join us as an energetic, creative, committed volunteer to share the

Gospel of Jesus Christ with God's children. For additional information, please

contact Carolyn Barbian or any member of the Board of Christian Education.

“Building Maintenance Fund”

If you would like to help Pilgrim cover the cost of repairing / replacing the church furnace or other large

expenses that will be incurred, you can simply indicate that you wish to do so on your

Offering Envelope, on the right hand side listed under “Other Offering For.” You can write one

check, then indicate the Offering portion and write in “Building Maintenance” fund on the

“Other Offering“ section. The bookkeeper will then record your Offering and Maintenance

Fund Offering on your Statement of Giving. Thank you for your help!

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In Our Prayers. . . .

Prayers of Intercession

Jeff Ward’s mother’s health

Scheffee Taylor’s family

Bill Spaeter for healing

Mary Newman for healing

Cyndy Later for heart issues

Derrick Pointer’s recovery

Beulah’s mother, for healing

Christopher McMillan-comfort

Gloria Fuller (mental issues)

Gail Roche Van Wye, stroke recovery

Mary Harper’s parents

Cornelia (Coma recovery)

Diane, eye problems

Adam Smith’s Grandmother, health

Michael (brain surgery)

Pastor Gano, health

Frank, ALS

Bernice Amling, health

Elizabeth Metzelaar, health

Sharon Anderson, health

Henry, challenges

Grant, Cranium fractures

Nancy Lareva, hip fracture

Timothy Hill, for safe deployment

Mike and Audra

Gabrielle Smith, heart surgery

Allen Griffiths, health

Gail & David, serious car accidenat

(Continued)

Jim Riley’s continued healing

Adolfo Font’s recovery from stroke

Martha Ehrhart M.S. and heart issue

Alex Beaton for recovery

Jane Brutsch’s health

Mary Ann’s health

Sharon Dean-Healing

Kathy Haynes’ sister Alice—MS

Amy Legault-Ataxia

George Rennie, knee pain

Chris Erving, trials

Heather, spinal surgery

Prayers of Praise & Thanks

For America’s Leaders

For our Wonderful Country!

For the Resurrection!

For Ed Weiss’s Successful heart transplant!

For the return of Athenia!

For Corby Newlan’s successful cancer treat-

ments!

Remember to pray the “Council Prayer” in support of Pilgrim's ministries. See the “Prayer Box” in the narthex. Join our "Prayer Chain"

and become a Prayer Warrior. You will get an email whenever special prayers are needed. Call the church office if you would like to

participate or if you have a request. Please help us in keeping this prayer list current. Attend the January 25th Wednesday Evening

Prayer Service.

Shut-Ins

Everett Batters

Dick & Lavon Slert

Eleanor Fellbaum

Edith Erbst

Prayers for Those

Fighting Cancer Susan Meyer

Rudolph Axford

Fernando Luna

Michelle Morrison

Neville Elliot

Adam Rose

Cindy Cidero

Monique Young

Steve Harrison

Debbie Davis

Susan Safahi

Ken Brocker

Jim Swelgin

Dana Alwin

Kay Thompson

Debbie Ellerbusch

Kim

Daisy

Sheryl

Pastor Voelzke

Jim Lareva

Zack

Bob Newlan’s Aunt

Charles (prostate)

Cheri Fjermedal

Continued Prayers

Protection for Police Officers

Protection for our troops

Jews for Jesus Ministry

Greater Evangelism

End of terrorism

Marriage difficulties

Unemployment.

The ill and lonely.

Persecuted Christians

Michel—Tremors

Dr. Paul Meier, stroke

Help us keep prayers

current by updating the Church Office on Prayer Requests. Unless instructed otherwise names will be struck from the list and new requests added. The Prayer Re-quest Box in the Narthex is availa-ble for use. Only Pastor Kilian opens the Prayer Request Box.

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Easter Brunch, Thank You Lana Bennett &

Volunteers!