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Volume 40 Number 01
The Monthly Newsletter of Pilgrim Lutheran Church
3901 First Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (612) 825-5375
From the Desk of Pastor Schmeling
More time or more life? Which would you want?
"I have come that you may have life and have it to the full"
Congratulations citizens of Minneapolis! You made it through another holiday season and it’s a new year! As you flip the calendar to 2018, you may reflect upon the events of the previous year— gatherings and graduations, birthdays and business, kids and careers, vacations and visits. You may wishfully think, “I wish I had more time to enjoy my kids, parents, and friends.” Now you see the schedule filling again… you want to scream, “I need more time!”
Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10). I know, life is full enough, but Jesus is not talking about doing more but having more; more purpose and a better future. We celebrated Jesus entering our world those years ago. He came so that we could be included in his family in heaven. He lived in perfect obedience each day until he died to suffer the punishment of sin for all people of all time. Then, in three days, he came back to life in order to proclaim his victory over death and his gift of life .
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January 2018
Table of Contents
Pastor Notes ………….…………………………. Page 1-2 Family Fun Time..……………………………………Page 9Birthdays/Anniversaries .………………………….Page 3 Children Fun time…………..……………………… Page 10 Announcements………...………………………….Page 4-7 Church CalendarSchool News…....…………………………………..Page 8
Did you know that I, as Pilgrim’s pastor, am here to help and counsel with you to know and appreciate a full life in Jesus? That's right. I have been called by Pilgrim to give Christian counsel, to teach you Biblical truth, help apply God’s Word to your life. That makes me God’s representative in your midst. Pastors have the great joy to proclaim our confidence now and in our future home in heaven. We have the joy to tell you that it’s no longer about getting all of life’s gusto. Instead, we live in thanks to our Savior.
Feel free to talk with me, as your pastor at any time. Time…just what we need more of…with Jesus and his Word. You won’t get more hours; but you get more out of the hours you have.
God Bless you in 2018!
Pastor Schmeling
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January Birthdays
Navindra Prasad 3Norma Kettner 10Phyllis Martin 10Thomas Kurth 12Katherine Wasley 13Geri Geiselhart 14Zoe Herzig 15Travis Moy 15TyNeice Nix 15
Nicole Minea 17Jenessa Gronemeyer 18Gunnar Maki 18Guy Engelke 19Arthur Wessels 22Juniper Tyrrell 24Milo Tyrrell 24Solomon Tyrrell 24Lori McGowan 27
January Wedding Anniversary
Duane & Karen Sonnenburg 7
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Announcements/Prayers
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS If you would like an announcement in the bulletin, please contact Bonnie in the church office (612-825-5375 ext. 100) by Wednesday of each week. Thank you!
EMAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS If you would like an email announcement sent to the congregation, please email Joe Sorensen at [email protected]. NEWSLETTER ARTICLESIf you would like to place an article in the newsletter, email it to Zoe Herzig ([email protected]). All articles are due NO LATER than the 20th of each month.
LOST AND FOUNDLost 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 lightsPilgrim 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.
P ILGRIM IS SPONSORING A REFUGEE FAMILY! Our Pilgrim RLM Team (Refugee Life Ministries) is patiently waiting to be assigned a refugee family. Since refugees are not currently arriving in the U.S., we are still anticipating our family match. The good news is that Arrive Ministries is working to match us with a refugee family who has been in the U.S. for about a year and is in need of a support system. Please stay tuned for more updates and information!
The RLM team consists of about 8 Pilgrim members and we are looking to add more members to the team. It's a fun group with many opportunities to make connections both within our church body and the community. If you are interested in volunteering between 2-5 hours per month and/or have questions, please email Melissa Rach at [email protected].
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Announcements/Prayers
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? The benefits of being present in God’s house, sitting with others, singing, praying and praising God are huge. Many of us are already giving rides to those who need it, but there are still some drivers who would be willing to pick others up on a regular basis or occasionally. If you would like a ride to church some Sunday please call Pastor Schmeling or Bonnie in the church office at 612-825-5375.
PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for the United States military and the following enlisted and/or deployed service men and women: Chris and Ryan Altema, Thomas Bonde; Justin Brandt, Jason Fahey, Nicholas Neumann, and Cory Williams,
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR OUR MEMBERS
People to pray for (Please call the church office if you would like a name added to this list.)Lee Brandel, Ken Gostchock, Rebecca Herzig, and Pilgrim shut-ins
LET’S NURTURE OUR PILGRIM FAMILYIf you haven’t seen someone you know in church for a while, please reach out to them with a phone call, text, email, or card. Everyone needs to feel loved and appreciated
Thank You
I would like to thank everyone who helped put up our Advent and Christmas decorations in the church. With all your help this could not have happened. Thanks and happy New Year! Jodi Nelson
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Announcements Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving
Pilgrim wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual congregation members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. Direct Debit Giving is used to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to the church’s bank account. Credit & Debit Card Giving lets you make offerings automatically on a predetermined schedule using a credit or debit card. Online Giving lets you go to www.pilgrimonline.net at any time to set up an automatic donation plan, change your donation plan, make a one-time donation or view your online donation history. As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. Authorization forms and additional information are available from the church office.
LIFT's Winter Bible Studyis planned to start--Saturday, January 13th. All Ladies In Faith Today--invited !!
We will be studying the book entitled--"The Quest"--"An excursion toward Intimacy with God". Written by Beth Moore. As discerning women in faith, we will study this "Scripture packed" devotional with videos and study guides.
All ladies are welcome--bring some friends & relatives. We will plan to meet every other Saturday AM, as previously done. Time--10:00 AM til 11:30 AM. Let's REALLY plan to get into God's Word in 2018!
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Opportunities
Pilgrim Ladies GuildWe are looking for new members to join our Ladies Guild. We are a service organization and
we need and invite you to bring in new thoughts and ideas. Please mark your calendar for the 1st
Wednesday of any month to attend and see what we are about. All Pilgrim women are encouraged and welcome to attend. 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! Thank you!
Help Needed Catering – your help is neededThe 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!
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Upcoming School Calendar for Pilgrim
Basket Ball Games
Friday, January 12th - Home vs. Christ LutheranFriday, January 19th – Bloomington (not sure of location, if it’s a home game or not)Friday , January 26th – Home vs. St. John’s BereaSunday, January 28th – B Team Tournament at West Lutheran High School
~Please turn in all Box Tops—Thank You!~
· Save Box Tops, Ink Cartridges and Aluminum Can Tabs· Join us for chapel on Fridays at 9:15 AM· Like and Rate us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PilgrimLutheranSchool· Would you like to reduce your tuition? Buy SCRIP and SAVE with SCRIP! Contact Shannon Gostchock for more information. If you would like to place an order, you can do so by contacting her via email [email protected] or phone 612-825-5375 ext. 115. You may also place an order online at www.shopwithscrip.com. The enrollment code for online orders is FF24CA616L24.
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FAMILY FUN TIME
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PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL JANUARY 2018Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 New Year’s Day 2
School ResumesEarly Risers Bible Study
6:30 AM
3Mornings with Mommy
10 AMBible Exploration 10 AM
Ladies Guild @ NoonWorship Meeting 11:30 AM
Catechism Class 6 PM
4 5 6 The Epiphany of our Lord
7 Epiphany 8:30 Sunday School 8:30 Bible Study 9:30 Worship 10:30 Coffee Treats & Prayers
8
Council of Elders6 PM
9
Early Risers Bible Study6:30 AM
10Bible Exploration 10 AM
Worship Meeting 11:30 AMCatechism Class 6 PM
11 12 13
14 Baptism of Our Lord 8:30 Sunday School 8:30 Bible Study 9:30 Worship with Communion 10:30 Coffee Treats & Prayers
15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School
16
Early Risers Bible Study6:30 AM
17Mornings with Mommy
10 AMBible Exploration 10 AM
Worship Meeting 11:30 AMCatechism Class 6 PM
18 19 20
21 Epiphany 3 8:30 Sunday School 8:30 Bible Study 9:30 Worship 10:30 Coffee Treats & Prayers
22 23
Early Risers Bible Study6:30 AM
24Bible Exploration 10 AM
Worship Meeting 11:30 AMCatechism Class 6 PM
25 26Kindergarten
Round Up
27
28 Epiphany 4 8:30 Sunday School 8:30 Bible Study 9:30 Worship with Communion 10:30 Coffee Treats & Prayers
29 30
Early Risers Bible Study6:30 AM
31Bible Exploration 10 AM
Worship Meeting 11:30 AMCatechism Class 6 PM
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
