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A Publication of Pilgrim Baptist Church of Rockford, Illinois

The Pilgrim MessengerPILGRIM BAPTIST

CHURCH1703 S. Central Avenue

Rockford, IL 61102815-968-4449

www.pilgrimbaptist.org

MINISTERIAL TEAMRev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board,

Senior PastorRev. Sharon L. Olson,

Assistant PastorMinister Marvin BallardMinister Ernest EvansRev. Carmen JordanMinister Willie Reed

Minister Carl L. Towns

A Church inspired by the Word and Empowered bythe Holy Spirit.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

WEEKLY WORSHIPTuesday:9:30 am - Bible StudyWednesday:12:00 Noon - Bible Study6:00 pm - Prayer Service6:30 pm - Adult Bible Study6:30 pm - Youth Bible StudySunday:9:00 am - Sunday School10:30 am - Worship ServiceChildren’s Church 10:30 amChapel of the Crosses

CONTENTS

Pentecost: The “Birthday of the Church”By Janie Wilson-Cook

• Pentacost 1• Prayer & Devotional 1• Community happenings 2• Trustees’ Donation 3• Youth Choir 3• Cancer Screenings 3• Calendar 4• Celebrations 4

May 2016 Volume X, Issue 5

PILGRIM’S VISION STATEMENTThe vision of the Pilgrim Baptist Church is the fulfillment of God’s promise of salvation through the belief in the Ministry of

Jesus Christ and the empowerment of excellence in all people through Christian education and community activism.

Pentecost was the occasion of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, as described in Acts 2:1-39. A feast was created commemorating this occasion. For this reason, Pentecost is described by some Christians as the “Birthday of the Church”. The Pentecostal movement of Christianity derives its name from this event, as the movement emphasizes direct personal experience with God, akin to the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.

Pentecost is the old Greek and Latin name for the Jewish Shavuot, called the Festival of Weeks, the Festival of Reaping, and Day of the First Fruits. Jews traditionally read the Book of Ruth at Pentecost, as the story links with the grain harvest theme of the festival. Since Shavuot occurs 49 days after the first day of Passover, Hellenistic Jews gave it the name Pentecost, or “fiftieth day”.

According to Jewish tradition, Pentecost commemorates God’s giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, 49 days after the Exodus.

The Descent of the Holy Spirit took place in the Upper Room, or Cenacle, while celebrating the day of Pentecost. It was also the location of the Last Supper. Present were about one hundred and twenty followers of Christ, including

the Twelve Apostles (Matthias was Judas’ replacement), his mother Mary, various other women disciples, and his brothers.

While those on whom the Spirit had descended were speaking in many languages, the Apostle Peter stood up with the eleven and proclaimed to the crowd that this event was the fulfillment of the prophecy (“I will pour out my spirit”). In Acts 2:17, it reads: “’And in the last days, God says, ‘I will pour out my spirit upon every sort of flesh, and your sons and your daughters will prophesy and your young men will see visions and your old men will dream dreams.” He also mentions that it was the third hour of the day (about 9:00 a.m.). Acts 2:41 then reports: “Then they, that gladly received his word, were baptized and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.”

Peter stated that this event was the beginning of a continual outpouring that would be available to all believers from that point on, Jews and Gentiles alike.

by Rev. Carmen Jordan“After arresting him, he put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out for public trial after the Passover. So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying for him” (Acts 12: 4-5 NIV). King Herod had Peter arrested, put in prison, and was preparing to bring him to public trial. Peter, however, had an army of intercessors. The Church, the Body of Christ, had been “earnestly praying for him”. God heard the collective prayers of the people which led to the miraculous release of Peter, who was bound by chains and heavily guarded. What a vivid picture of how God hears and answers prayer! How often and with what zeal are we praying for our family, friends, neighbors, and strangers? What is hindering our earnest and sincere petitions on behalf of others? As the Church prayed for Peter and witnessed the glory of God in his release, let us, too, pray earnestly for one another as we anticipate, experience, and marvel in God’s love, power, and amazing grace.

Prayer & Devotional

Janie Wilson-Cook


https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A1-39&version=ERV

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A1-39&version=ERV

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Tubman on Dollar Bill Replaces Slave Owner

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YOU REIGNMy God reignsOur God reignsLord You reign above every name!(repeat)

With power and majesty dominion, authorityYou reign!

Over my circumstanceGiven me another chanceYou reign!

You reign!You reign!You reign!

You still reign!

I NEED YOULord, You are so amazing.Lord, You are strong and mighty.Lord, You are full of mercy.Lord, Your name above all others.

And I cannot imagine what my life would be without You.I know I would be hopeless.I’m a wretch undone without You!That’s why I can’t be without You! And I won’t last without You.I need You! I need You!I’m so lost without You.I know that I would fail alone.I need You! I need You!

Lord, You are so amazing!Lord, You are a strong tower.Lord, You are pure and holy.Lord, You are the very air I breathe

Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross; c. 1822 – March 10, 1913) was an American abolitionist, humanitarian, and an armed scout and spy for the United States Army during the American Civil War. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some thirteen missions to rescue approximately seventy enslaved families and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She later helped abolitionist John Brown recruit men for his raid on Harpers Ferry, and in the post-war era was an active participant in the struggle for women’s suffrage.

On April 20, 2016, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced plans to add Tubman to the front of the twenty-dollar bill, moving President Andrew Jackson, a slave owner, to the rear of the bill. Lew instructed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to expedite the redesign process, though the new bill will not enter circulation until after 2020.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman



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The Trustees, and our devoted counters, are blessed to announce the results of our latest mission endeavor for the Veteran’s Housing Program of Carpenter’s Place.

Over a two-week period we purchased requested items which were specifically desired. Our donations included the following: 8-9 packages of toilet paper 14 Containers of cleanser 5 Containers of toilet bowl cleaner 2 eight-packs of paper towels 6 Bottles of all-purpose pine cleaner 2 Boxes of 33 gallon-sized garbage bags

The love, need, and appreciation from the Carpenter’s Place staff and clients was vividly displayed when the items were delivered. It was a graphic illustration of the many needs as well as the blessings received when we give to those less fortunate than ourselves.

n Did you know that one third of all cancers are preventable? n Did you know that cancers of the colon and rectum are commonly called Colorectal Cancer? n Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in African Americans? n If you are between the ages of 45 – 74, have you had a colorectal cancer screening?

If you answered “No” to 1 or more of these questions, you are invited and encouraged to attend a FREE educational series on colorectal cancer and its risk factors and prevention. This three session educational series entitled EPICS (Educational Program to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening) will be hosted at Pilgrim Baptist Church on Sunday May 15, Sunday May 22, and Sunday 29 from 8:30 – 10:00 AM. All attendees (aged 45 – 74 years old) are asked to RSVP and attend all 3 sessions, which will be facilitated by the Black Healthcare Initiative Coalition. To RSVP, please call 1-888-902-3011 ext. 6651 or go to www.sendrsvp.com/epicspilgrimbaptist. All sessions are free and open to the public.

Youth ChoirTrioBelts Out

Blessings

The Goodness of Givingby Jacci Mannery

Colorectal Cancer 101by Rev. Carmen Jordan

Youth Choir members really touched a lot of hearts and brought people to their feet. Ray Buchanan does an excellent job of developing and teaching the different song arrangements, and Jasmine Holifield did an equally outstanding job directing!

Trustee Secretary Jacci Mannery with Pilgrim’s recent contribution to Carpenter’s Place.

Youth Choir director Jacqualine Walker, members Kaleb

Hayes, and Precious Sims made a mighty sound from a trio of

LEARN TO LIVE HEALTHIER, STRONGER & LONGER

EPICS EDUCATIONAL

PROGRAM

TO

INCREASE

COLORECTAL

CANCER

SCREENING Colorectal cancer is the 2nd

most common cancer in African Americans.

An estimated 16,000 cases of colorectal cancer are expected to occur among African Americans in 2012.

An estimated 7,000 deaths

from colorectal cancer are expected to occur among African Americans in 2012.

If everybody aged 50 and older had colorectal cancer screening tests, as many as 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented.

Colon Screenings Saves Lives. Come Learn How!

Are you? 45-74 years of age Not current with your colon screening Willing to attend 3 educational sessions Cost: FREE & FREE

Host Site: Pilgrim Baptist Church 1703 South Central Ave.

Rockford, IL 61102 815-968-4449

Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board, Senior Pastor

Session 1: May 15, 2016 at 8:30 AM Session 2: May 22, 2016 at 8:30 AM Session 3: May 29, 2016 at 8:30 AM

(Please Attend ALL 3 Sessions)

Facilitated by Black Healthcare Initiative Coalition Questions to email: [email protected]

RSVP INFO FOR EPICS CLASS BY May 11, 2016 1-888-902-3011 ext 6651

www.sendrsvp.com/epicspilgrimbaptist

www.sendrsvp.com/epicspilgrimbaptist

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MayCelebrations

Z=Birthdays B=Anniversaries

3 Z Beverly Owens 4 Z Patricia Fricks 5 B Roby & Sonia Johnson 5 Z Eboni White 5 Z Angeline Whitelow 5 Z Anaya Wright 6 Z Deacon Robert Owens 6 Z Jahleel Price 9 Z Kenneth Brown 10 Z Vetisha Rollins Winfield 15 Z Joseph Ortiz, II 16 Z Bretia Smith 18 Z Deacon Emeritus Carl O. Towns 20 Z Deanna LeShoure 23 Z Shatiqua “Tiki” Brown 25 Z Andrea Hamberlin 25 Z Melanie Jones 27 Z Thomasine Hanserd 28 Z Mitch Chappel 28 Z Precious Sims

MAY 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Sun. School 9am

Morning Worship 10:30amNursery Open

Communion

Adult Beginning Fitness 5:30pm

Trustees Mtg. 5:30pm-7:30pm

Bible Study 101-12pm

Prayer & Praise 6pm

Wed. Night Live!Bible Study 6:30pm

Senior Fitness-Low Impact Exercise 10:00am

Adult Advanced Fitness 6:30pm

Women’s Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers with guest speaker, Rev. Karla Garcia 11am - 2pm

Sun. School 9am

Mother’s Day Wor-ship Celebration10:30amNursery Open


Ushers Mtg. 6pm


Pilgrim’s Tots Nursery Mtg. 5pm


Prayer & Praise 6pm




Lydians Mtg. 2pm

EPIC screenings 8:30amSunday School9am-10:00am





Prayer & Praise 6pm




Women’s Ministry Mtg. 10:00am

EPIC screen 8:30amSun. School 9amMorning Worship 10:30amNursery Open

Trial sermon-Kevon Hayes4-6:30pm


Ushers Mtg. 6pm



Prayer & Praise 6pm




EPIC screen 8:30amSun. School 9am


Church and office closed to observe Memorial Day



Prayer & Praise 6pm




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A Newsletter of Pilgrim Baptist Church

1703 South Central AvenueRockford, Illinois 61102

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•Senior Pastor & Advisor

Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board•

EditorJanie Wilson-Cook

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