Newsletter and eNews for Thursday, September 30, 2021
From Pastor Carla
Dear Pilgrims,
I am so glad to be here and I can’t wait to see you this Sunday! We will be celebrating World Communion Sunday, a tradition that reminds us we are part of a global Christian community, working and praying for peace through our presence at the table of Jesus, our Christ. Does our participation in this simple practice matter in a world filled with tension and conflict? Well, yes and no. As individuals, our practices are not likely to bring about reconciliation between Palestinians and Jews, but committing ourselves to being peace-makers in our own small spheres of influence can bring much-needed reconciliation where there is tension and conflict in our lives. To do THAT work, it helps to be nourished at the communion table. Our Scripture readings for Sunday are actually 28 verses describing the place of the table through the Biblical roots of our faith.
Carla
Pilgrim News
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November Newsletter
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Welcoming Pastor Carla
Hello fellow Pilgrims,
This is a joyful announcement from your Membership and Growth Ministry Committee. Our new minister, Pastor Carla, will be at church this Sunday preaching and leading us in worship. Put on your Sunday best, and your best Sunday mask, and come gather for the service at 10:00 am Sunday, October 3. See you then!
Peace and blessings,
Membership and Growth Committee
Youth Service Project
Thanks to everyone who participated in the service project making dog and cat toys for animal allies. Organized by Parker Tewes and Grace Beaster. It was a lot of fun.
Andrew Strietz and Dee Desotelle, Anne Whitworth and Sarah Beaster master the knots for up cycling t-shirts into dog toys.
Steve Grindy, Julie Johnson, Annalies Schooderman, Grace Beaster, Parker Tewes and Christopher Kirby are enjoying social time as they make the toys for our furry friends at Animal Allies.
From the Business Office
At the request of Pastor Carla, her reserved parking space will be moved to the spot closest to the playground area across from where it is currently located at the front corner near the building. Her previous place will be open for parking. Thank you!
Mailbox Update
The mailboxes in the office have fresh labels, and some have moved. If you have a mailbox, stop by and check it out next time you're in the building!
Treasurer's Report
Going forward I will be providing a brief quarterly financial report for our membership. It was the desire of the Church Council that we provide ongoing financial info and I am more than happy to do so.
Therefore, below are the first 3 months financial results. Again, this is simply a snapshot of how the first quarter went. If you have any questions about the numbers or seek more detail please do not hesitate to contact me via email at jonwelles@charter.net.
During the first quarter, it was not necessary to transfer cash from Investments to our checking accounts. So, we cash flowed well during the first three months. Because we are only in the early part of our 2021/2022 fiscal year, at this time I am not going to compare results to the budget that was approved at our last Annual Meeting. The numbers tend to be confusing early on. But, starting with my next report at the end of the first half of our fiscal year I will add a comparison to budget column. At this point, suffice it to say that our YTD income is on track and expenses are running as anticipated. That is good news.
Jon L. Welles
Treasurer
June, July, and August, 2021
| Operating Budget | YTD | Prior YTD | ||
| Operating income | 97,965.58 | 90,198.85 | ||
| Operating expense | 53,761.62 | 46,847.34 | ||
| Excess revenue over expense | 44,203.96 | 43,351.51 | ||
| Investment Activity | Current | YTD Change | ||
| Second Century Fund | 1,092,479.79 | 68,928.86 | ||
| Scholarship Fund | 45,318.68 | 1,354.92 | ||
| Total Investments | 1,137,798.47 | 70,283.78 | ||
| Capital Fund Summary | ||||
| Capital Income | 6,751.64 | |||
| Other Expense | (0.36) | |||
| Net | 6,751.28 |
Arrowhead AGO: Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza
Join the Arrowhead AGO for a special event, "Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza" at Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior on Saturday, October 23, 10:30 am-1:00 pm.
Contact Tasha Kapp for more info.
Sunday Worship at Pilgrim
Join us Sunday at 10:00 am for Sunday Worship at Pilgrim, in person or online. You can view the service on Pilgrim's YouTube channel and Facebook page.
You can download a Bulletin here.
This Sunday's scripture readings are taken from various passages about tables.
If you have an announcement that you would like read during a Sunday service, please get it to the office by Thursday each week.
In case you missed it, you can view last Sunday's worship service on YouTube.
Attendance: 45
YouTube views: 29
Prayers and Condolences
Keep in your prayers:
- Joyce Young and her family after her the passing of her son, Michael Rookey
- The Shull family after Gene's passing
- Kay Slack and her family on the passing of her husband, Bill
- Anita and her family as she undergoes medical treatment
- Wanda and her family as she continues to receive treatment
Show Us Your Walks
Some extra-large mushrooms from the Setterlunds
We're lucky to live in a community with so much beauty and access to nature. Send Patrick your photos to share your walks with us in future emails! It's another way to stay connected in these troubled times.
What Patrick's Listening To
Yesterday was Madeline Kahn's birthday. Here she is, singing "How Long Has This Been Going On?" for all who celebrated.