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Volume 36 Number 04
The Monthly Newsletter of Pilgrim
Lutheran Church 3901 First Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (612) 825-5375
From the Desk of Pastor Pete
Why does this matter?
Nearly everybody has asked the question. You learn some fact or formula in a classroom. Maybe you
memorize it so that you can reproduce it on an exam and get a good grade. You have the fact, but
there’s a deeper question that you need to answer: why does this matter? What meaning or value does
this fact or formula have for my life?
Here’s a fact that we recite often as a Christian church: “On the third day he rose again in accordance
with the Scriptures.” Why does that matter? Why do we call Easter the central holiday of the church,
and remember his resurrection every day?
There are a lot of anwers to the question, really. Here’s one way to summarize: “Just as Christ was
raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Why does Jesus’
resurrection matter in our lives? It’s the reason we have the life that we do. Jesus’ resurrection means
that although we will die, physical death is not the end for us. Our own resurrections, our own place in
the Father’s heavenly home has been guaranteed to us by the living Savior Jesus Christ.
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April 2014
Table of Contents
Sermons/Meet the Confirmands ……………...Page 3-4 FamilyFunTime ….…………………………Page17
Birthdays/Anniversariers………………….…...Page 5 Childrens Fun Time..………………………...Page 18
Announcements/Prayers……………………... .Page 6-10 Church Calendar ………................................Page 19
School News…………………………………..Page 11-16
And there’s freedom in this new life. Sin was once our master, the driving force that kept us in fear,
guilt and shame trying to hide from God. But now that Jesus is alive the power of sin has been broken.
It no longer masters us. Sure, sin is real in the world and in our lives: lust, greed, hatred, drunkenness . .
. you name it and it’s still around. But sin is no longer in charge. The life that we live in Jesus is a life
empowered to say “no” to the old boss and embrace the real life that Jesus won for us.
Jesus’enemies worked hard to put him to death because they knew that a living Jesus was trouble for
them. They knew that a living Jesus mattered. They were right. He still does.
I look forward to celebrating Easter with all of you this year, Pilgrims!
“Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?”
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves
fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. –1
Corinthians 15:55-58
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Meet the Confirmands
Confirmation Sunday at Pilgrim will be May 18 this year.
On Palm Sunday—April 16—we’ll have a “meet the confirmands” coffee hour. Our class of three will
be on hand so that we can meet them, get to know them, encourage them and be encouraged by them.
Our young people are the future of our congregation! Come on out on Palm Sunday and see what God
has in store for us.
Pilgrim's "Becoming A CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN" Workshop
Saturday - April 26th - 9:30am to 3:00pm
Brunch 8:30am-9:30am (Coffee, OJ /Fruit nd Rolls)
Luncheon 12:00 - 12:45pm
Please join me in exploring and realizing all the aspects of how to evangelize in telling others about
Christ and our life here at Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School. You will discover through this
workshop your natural evangelism style, how to develop a contagious Christian character to build
spiritual strategic relationships with direct conversation in matters of faith and share biblical truths in
our everyday language. This is a relaxed, enjoyable interactive program with videos and breakout
sessions that center on:
---Benefits of Becoming a CONTAGIOUS Christian
---Being Yourself and Impacting Others
----Deepening our Relationships and Conversations
---Telling Your Story
---Communicating God's Message
----Helping Friends Cross the Line of Faith
With these conversational points in mind, please plan on attending this very special workshop that
through God's grace will ensure healthy Christian growth and future in our life and new friends in
Christ at Pilgrim. See Pastor Pete to register.
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Lent starts with Ash Wednesday on March 5. Worship will be at 1:00 and 7:00 pm and will include the
imposition of ashes. We’ll keep the same schedule for the rest of the Wednesday’s in Lent.
Our theme for Lent will be Stand Out from the Crowd
April 2 A Frightened Crowd Luke 23:48
April 9 A Lonely Crowd Luke 23:27-31
Surely he took up our pain
and bore our suffering,yet we considered him punished by God,
stricken by him, and afflicted.
But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;the punishment that brought us peace was on him,and by his
wounds we are healed.
We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to our own way;and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
Isaiah 53:4-6
Sunday Sermons 2014
APRIL
6: Psalm 116 Mercy
13: Matthew 21:1-11 Palm Sunday:
Servant Leader
20: Matthew 28:1-10 Easter: He Lives!
Hope lives
27: 1 Peter 1:3-9 New birth
MAY
4: EDUCATION SUNDAY
11: 1 Peter 2:19-25 New purpose
18: Confirmation
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April Birthdays
Joe Bottensek 1
Abram Johnson 1
Anita Kurth 3
Justin McGowan 3
Christopher Wasley 4
Steve Cambrice 5
Linda Munson 8
Nora Dominico 9
Viola Jensen 9
Tarnue Jallah 10
Ethel Goplen 12
Paul Dahlin 14
Robert Helmen 14
Michael Noonan 16
Caroline Schwedler 16
Deja Huggar 17
Stephanie Miller 17
Benjamin Anderson 19
Caitlin Bandelin 19
Blanche Odegard 19
Connie Wasley 19
Robert Gunderson 20
Galen Sommer 20
George Cattle 21
Elaine Weber 21
Timothy Holmgren 22
Mia Puterbaugh 22
Yeane Kiazolu 25
Christen Sorensen 25
Connie Bonde 26
Rose Hoppenrath 26
Shirley Scroggins 26
Allen Geiselhart 27
Cynthia Sroga 28
Adam Heilman 30
April Wedding Anniversary
Thomas & Anita Kurth 1
Darrell & Karla Sampson 22
Herbert & Eunice Johnson 23
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April 20, 2014
Pilgrim Lunchroom
FREE Breakfast --->--> 9:15 -11:15am
We will also have an Egg Hunt @ 10am
(Meet by the Coke Machine in Hallway)
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If you are interested in making a donation, please look for the sign-up sheet
located by the coffee hour poster board in the lunchroom.
Any questions, please contact Shannon Gostchock 612-825-5375 ext 115
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Announcements
LIFT
Are you interested in studying the Bible in a relaxed atmosphere with other Pilgrim women? Do you
feel disconnected and want to get to know your church sisters better? Do you desire to live life with a
more worry- free, peaceful heart? Come to the L.I.F.T. Women’s Bible study on Wednesday nights.
7:00pm-8:30 pm, in the Pilgrim cafeteria. ALL Pilgrim women are invited and encouraged to attend.
Contact Tammy Leyrer at [email protected] or call 612 229 6544 if you are interested.
SON Experience – Sunday Evenings in the gym at 6:00
Any of you here today that are just getting to know Jesus for the first time or even if church can make
you a bit uncomfortable, we invite you to come and join us for the SON Experience. The SON
Experience is a casual and relaxed environment in which a bunch of people gather and experience the
presence of God among us. Everyone is welcomed, but we are especially there to serve those in need of
something a bit different. We welcome you!
Early riser’s bible study – all are welcome!
All are welcome to join us for bible study every Tuesday morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Coffee
and refreshments are provided. Digging into God’s word with fellow Christians is a great way to start
the day!
Attention: ladies of pilgrim
Whether you are married, single, young, middle aged, a senior citizen, retired, or working, we invite
YOU to join the Pilgrim Ladies Guild. We meet at noon the first Wednesday of the month in the
fireside room during the school year. We have a dessert, a meeting (some times with very lively
discussions and always with humor), and a short Bible study with Pastor Pete. He also updates us on
all that is going on at Pilgrim and with our church members.
Many think we only cater food; but the truth is, very few of us cook or bake. We have many areas of
interests and our committees are: sanctuary, flowers, annual garage sale, food shelf, cards, annual craft
sale, and catering. We are a Guild of many ages, thoughts, words, and actions. Please consider joining
us. We would be pleased to see you!
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Announcements
Electronic News Letter
Did you sign up for the electronic version of our monthly newsletter but are not receiving it? If you
answered yes to this question please get in touch with me. It is due to the way you signed up so I
would like to get that fixed for you. Zoe Herzig 763-360-6150
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found items are in a basket by the tracts in the narthex (1st Avenue entrance) of the church.
Call the church office at 612-825-5375 to inquire about lost and found items.
Lock doors and turn off lights
Pilgrim Church highly encourages the use of our facilities by groups: Pioneers, Ladies Guild, Bible
Study, etc. We ask for each group, upon leaving, to verify all lights are turned off and doors are shut
tight. Doors need to be checked by pulling on them as they may not lock unless forced shut.
Numerous times staff members have arrived to find the doors not locked and lights left on. Not
checking the doors puts our property in danger of vandalism, theft and a host of other issues. Leaving
lights on causes additional funds to be sent to Xcel Energy that could have been used to spread the
Gospel.
PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for the United States military and the following enlisted and/or deployed service men and
women:
Paul Bandelin, Errol Belanger, Justin Brandt, David Chernohorsky; Jason Fahey, Brent Hassler,
Jennifer James, Nicholas Neumann, Andrew Rolston, Cory Williams, and John Zimmerman.
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR OUR MEMBERS
People to pray for (Please call the church office if you would like a name added to this list.)
Gerald Belsaas; Connie and Bill Bonde; Amina Bushey; Michael Dieter; Kirsi Fischer; Brian
Florin; Ken Gostchock; Rebeccca Herzig; Jean Loescher; Jim Petroske; Rick Puterbaugh; and
Pilgrim shut-ins.
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Announcements
Want to place an article in the News Letter?
If you want to place an article in the News Letter you may do so by handing it in to Zoe Herzig or
email it to her at [email protected]. All articles are due NO LATER than the 20th
of each month.
Do YOU need a ride to Church?
Or, do you know someone who would like to attend a worship service at Pilgrim but has no
transportation? Pilgrim is reaching out in love to bring all those who want to worship in person to our
church, beginning Sunday, February 10. The benefits of being present in God’s house, sitting with
others, singing, praying and praising God are huge. If you would like a ride to church one Sunday a
month to attend the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service, please call Pastor Leyrer or Tam in the church
office at 612-825-5375.
Church Nursery Supplies Needed
Please contact Rachel Josephitis at 954-554-2772 or [email protected] if you have any
baby items (gently used) you would like to donate to the re-start-up of the nursery. Location to be
determined. Specific items looking for changing pad, baskets for under changing table, toys, rocking
chair, swing, rocking horse, bouncy chair. Also, any diapers (all sizes) or wipes. Thanks! Rachel
Josephitis
Catering – your help is needed
The Ladies Guild needs help with catering events (mostly funerals). Both men and women can help!
There are several areas that you can help with: setting up tables, serving, clean-up, and furnishing
bars. Whether you work or not, bringing a pan of bars is always greatly appreciated! If you are
willing to serve Pilgrim and the Lord in this way, please contact Sherry Schochenmaier at 763-416-
5003 or contact the church office. Thank you!
Networking/Job Transition Group
We meet once a month on the 2nd Thursday of each month at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in
Bloomington (Address: 9201 Normandale Blvd; 952-831-5276).
The group is open to anyone wanting to network or those seeking help with their job search. You do
not have to be a member of St. Michael's Church to join this networking group. The group is listed on
www.Linkedin.com under St. Michael's Networking Group. Paul Dahl is listed as the owner of the
group. The Co-Managers of the group are Ruth Arves (St. Michael's member) and Geri Geiselhart
(Pilgrim Lutheran member). For more information, contact Ruth Arves at 612-869-0393 /
[email protected] or Geri at 612-822-2318 / [email protected] . Also, if you are currently
employed and your company has job openings, please let us know and we can post them on the
LinkedIn group site.
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Announcements/Thank You
Eleven day tour to England and Scotland
Retired WELS pastor, James Humann, invites you to join him and fellow WELS/ELS members on an
eleven day tour to England and Scotland. The tour dates are July 14-24, 2014. Space is limited.
Twenty people have already joined the tour. For a colorful brochure with the daily itinerary, costs and
General Conditions, e-mail Pastor Humann at [email protected] or call 253-839-9055. If you
would like a hard copy of the brochure, be sure to include your mailing address.
I teach part-time at Evergreen Lutheran High School in Tacoma, WA. We’re enjoying our new
campus.
Again, thank you, and blessings on your school year.
In Christ,
Pastor James Humann
Camp Croix Weekend
Come and Join us at Camp Croix August 22nd
, 23rd
and 24th
. This is a weekend that Pilgrim has
reserved and would everyone to join us for a weekend of fellowship, many outside activities, camp
fires , hiking, and relaxation. Price yet to be determined. Questions please ask Jodi Nelson 612-861-
1260
Ladies Guild Rummage
The Ladies Guild will be having their annual Rummage sale June 18th
– 21st, Due to my recent back
surgery I will be in more need of people to help set up and break down. Things will have to be all set
up by 3 pm on the 19th
as that is when the actual sale starts. I am looking for anybody that can help
even if it is after work for a couple of hours. Tables will need to be set up after the Son Service on
June 15th
, Please if you can help in any way contact me at either [email protected] or call me on
my cell phone 763-360-6150. I would hate to have to discontinue having the rummage sale as each
year we have been able to raise more then the year before.
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What’s happening at West Lutheran…. 3350 Harbor Lane North Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone: 763-509-9378, http://www.wlhs.net/
Garage Sale
The Garage Sale and Bake Sale is scheduled for Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at West
Lutheran in the main gym.
Spring Production :
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR© DREAMCOAT
Spring Drama Production Dates: (held in the West Gymnasium) Friday, April 11th --- 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 12th -- 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 13th -- 2:00 PM
Tickets: Adults - $7
Students & Seniors - $5
Under 5 - Free
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What’s Happening at St. Croix Lutheran
22nd Annual St. Croix Auction & Gala
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Hilton Hotel MSP Airport/Mall of America
3800 American Blvd. E
Bloomington, MN 55425
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Doors open & silent auction begins
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Remarks, dinner & live auction
Tickets will be on sale soon!
Tickets include appetizers, catered dinner, dessert, and drinks.
Everyone is invited to attend this community event.
If you'd like to donate goods, services or make a cash donation, we would be honored to partner with
you this year. Each gift we receive contributes to supporting the programs of academic excellence as
we strive to provide a high quality, faith-based Christian education.
View a Wish List of some of the items we are looking to obtain.
Contributions can be brought directly to our office, or arrangements can be made for a volunteer to
pick up your donation. Please call the school at (651) 455-1521 ext. 105 or email Ashley Wittig to
make those arrangements. Donated items need to be received by March 21, 2014 to be included in our
catalog.
Volunteers are needed for the day of the auction and prior to auction day. Please contact Ashley
Wittig if you are interested.
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FAMILY FUN TIME
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CHILDRENS FUN TIME
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