eNews for Thursday, February 2
My Bailiwick
Dear Pilgrims,
Happy Groundhog Day, for what it’s worth. We’ll be lucky if we only get six more weeks of winter.
Last night our Youth Group spent a half hour learning about the Damiano Center—all the many and varied services they provide—and then telling each other about what they learned. Then, in groups of three with several brave adults, they papered the neighborhood with flyers about our Souper Bowl of Caring soup sales. Then they came back to church for hot chocolate and Rice Krispie bars. The whole evening was high energy and the bet combination of service-learning. We are so blessed with amazing youth and amazing adult advisors!
Now, it’s our turn to learn about Damiano. Executive Director Seth Currier will be with us this coming Sunday in worship and leading a Second Hour of learning after worship. He has Damiano’s story to tell, and it’s a truly inspiring one! Also, Sunday is the last day to order soup, the sale of which will support Damiano’s work. Several of the soups are sold out, but there are still three types ready to order, one of which is being made by our youth group this next Wednesday.
Thank you to Damiano for all they do to support the dignity of people in need. Thank you Pilgrim Youth for supporting this Super Souper Bowl of Caring project! And thank you soup makers and buyers, all!
Love, love, love,
Carla
P.S. I hope you read our exciting announcement that the Church Council has extended the invitation to M Hakes to join our Pilgrim staff as Director of Faith Formation. Welcome M!
Social Justice Committee Seeks Ideas for Donations
The Social Justice Committee is beginning to make decisions about which community organizations and activities to support out of the outreach funds approved in the church budget. This year the Committee has about $5,000 of discretionary funds to award to support justice and mercy activities in the community.
If you have ideas about organizations that the Social Justice Committee should review to receive funds in the next several months, please send these thoughts to Denny Falk at dfalk@d.umn.edu or call him at (218) 341-5483. Thanks.
Youth Room
Hello Pilgrims! The youth group is working on redoing our youth room to be more cozy and welcoming. We are looking for donations of a short list of items, and we will gratefully accept any monetary donations as well. Keep an eye out for a scone bake sale in mid-March, hosted by the youth group to raise money for new decorations for our room. Thank you!
Items we’re looking for:
- Bean bag chairs/comfy chairs
- Christmas lights
- Whiteboard paint
- Projector OR tv
- Light fixtures (i.e. small lamps)
- Cozy blankets
Pilgrim Women's Book Club
For February, Pilgrim Women’s Book Club is reading The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan. The book jacket recommends this novel as “A beautiful story of love, loss, and the redemptive power of friendship,” and also, "Old-fashioned storytelling with a sprinkling of magic." We like using the book-club-in-a-bag selections, so there are copies of this book available in the church office in the blue bag to the left of the office entry. Just stop in and sign one out. We will meet at 4:00 pm on Zoom on February 13. And your book will be due back to the church office on Wednesday, February 15. Join us for what always proves to be a fun and lively discussion.
Souper Bowl
Here is your answer to: "What are we having for dinner?" and "How can I help the Damiano Center?" There are five delicious options for great soup, all prepared by Pilgrims in the Pilgrim kitchen.
- Pastor Carla's White Chicken Chili (SOLD OUT)
- Steve and Holly's Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
- Indonesian Carrot Soup—a Steve Cushing original
- The Youth Group with Chicken Wild Rice Soup
- Anne and Bob's Amazing Gourmet Vegetable Soup (SOLD OUT)
Order by Sunday, February 5, using this order form, paper forms in Salter Hall, or by calling (218) 724-8503. Pick up on Super Bowl Sunday, February 12, at Pilgrim, between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Each 20 oz container is $10. All the funds raised will go to the Damiano Center. Thank you!
Puzzle Exchange
Do you need an activity to occupy your time during these cold and snowy Duluth days? If so, a PUZZLE EXCHANGE is just what you need! Visit the Puzzle Exchange table in Salter Hall during the month of February starting Sunday, February 5, through February 28. Members are encouraged to share their new or used puzzles, or not, and take one or more home to enjoy!
Pilgrim Calendar
| This Week at Pilgrim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, February 5 | 9:00 am | Pilgrim Choir |
| 10:00 am | Sunday Worship | |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour | |
| 11:15 am | Second Hour: Damiano Center | |
| Tuesday, February 7 | 8:00 am | Men's Breakfast |
| 12:00 pm | Knitting Group | |
| Wednesday, February 8 | 3:45 pm | Bellissimo |
| 5:00 pm | Pilgrim Choir | |
| 7:00 pm | Pilgrim Youth Group | |
| Sunday, February 12 | 10:00 am | Sunday Worship |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour | |
| 11:00 am | Souper Bowl Pickup | |
| Monday, February 13 | 4:00 pm | Pilgrim Women's Book Club |
| Tuesday, February 14 | 1:30 pm | Women's Fellowship Group |
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.
You can download Sunday's bulletin here.
This Sunday's scripture readings:
- Isaiah 58:1-12
- Psalm 112:1-9
In case you missed it, you can view last Sunday's service on YouTube.
Attendance: 59
YouTube views: 32
What Patrick's Listening To
I don't really understand some of the visual choices in this video, but I am very excited for the upcoming revival of Parade.