eNews for Thursday, March 2
My Bailiwick
Dear Pilgrims,
So much snow! So much slush! So much waiting for Spring!
Thank you to Andrew Stretiz, Brian Medred, and Harlan Stech for painting the room that was the library and is now the Faith Formation office! M Hakes, our new Director of Faith Formation, will officially start on March 19, but we wanted to get their office ready and, I must say, it’s beautiful! And, we are in the process of a major sorting of all our church’s books, with a goal of sending most of them to new homes. Beginning this Sunday, we’ll be putting books out in Salter Hall for the taking. This show-and-take process will go on for several weeks, until, eventually, we’ll take the remaining books to the Duluth Public Library for the Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale. You need more books, don’t you?!?
Also on Sunday, our youth group will have freshly-baked scones for sale (free-will offering) after worship. The youth will have been “locked-in” over-night Saturday so, why not bake? They are raising money for their youth room, so please, be prepared to be generous.
As many of you know, our friend Kitty Van Evera recently fell, breaking her shoulder and spraining her wrist. She is managing at home, but she could use our help. Might you be able to prepare a meal for her? If so, please contact me for details. And an occasional ride to one thing or another? Again, please let me know. Kitty is making good progress in her recovery, but we can make this go easier for her.
I am so grateful for all the volunteering so many of you do here at Pilgrim. From ushering to singing, playing handbells to spending the night sleeping on the floor, painting, cooking, providing hospitality for a grieving family after a memorial service. It’s an honor to serve you.
Love to you all,
Carla
P.S. This Sunday’s Second Hour is on the topic of Justice—what is it? Join us
Memorial Service for Nancy Berg
A memorial service for Nancy Berg will be held at Pilgrim on Saturday, March 4, at 2:00 pm. A reception will follow the service.
Lenten Organ Recitals
The Arrowhead chapter of the American Guild of Organists is sponsoring a series of Lenten recitals, Wednesdays during Lent, at 12:15 pm. Each recital will last about 30 minutes. Dr. Tom Hamilton will be offering a recital at Pilgrim March 8! Below are the dates, organists, and locations:
- March 8: Thomas Hamilton, Pilgrim Congregational Church
- March 15: Charles Sundquist, Spirit of God Lutheran Church
- March 22: Samuel Black, St. Michael's Catholic Church
- March 29: Karen Hanson Sande, First Lutheran Church
Introducing Borealis Chamber Artists
Sunday, March 12 | 3:00 pm
Our first project is a concert of joyous yet underperformed masterpieces by J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, and Antonio Vivaldi. Join us for an afternoon of inspiring music from the Baroque.
Learn more and reserve your tickets at borealischamberartists.com.
Puzzle Exchange Wrap-Up
February was Puzzle Exchange month at Pilgrim Church. Members and guests of all ages brought and borrowed a variety of puzzles left on the tables in Salter Hall. The last day for the exchange was February 28. On that day, Jackie Falk brought the 33 remaining puzzles to the county jail to be enjoyed. Looking over all the fun in Salter Hall, our own Dr. Salter was heard to say, "I don't mean to brag, but I just put a puzzle together in one day… and the box said 2 to 4 years!"
Sunday School News
We are doing our best to help children and families learn and prepare for Easter. We are lucky to have such talented and generous teachers along with the Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum. If you have ideas or suggestions please let us know. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend!
- March 5. The story of Nicodemus: God’s Love is for everyone and why it is important to ask questions
- March 12. Water, Word and Witness: We will learn more about Jesus with the woman at the well
- March 19. No Limits on Love: We will learn about the extent of God's love through healing of the one born blind
- March 26. Out of the Depths: We will explore Jesus’s comforting love for Mary and Martha
- April 2. Palm Sunday. To the Cross: We will travel through the events of Holy Week with Jesus
- April 9. Easter Sunday. Alleluia! We will celebrate Jesus’s resurrection with Mary, the first witness
Women's Fellowship Group
Although Cindy will be out of town, the Women's Fellowship Group will meet Tuesday, March 14, at 1:30 pm. D Desotelle will update us on CHUM and what's going on in the Minnesota legislature.
Pilgrim Calendar
| This Week at Pilgrim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 5 | 8:30 am | Bellissimo |
| 9:30 am | Pilgrim Choir | |
| 10:00 am | Sunday Worship | |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour | |
| 11:15 am | Lenten Second Hour: Six Theories of Justice | |
| Tuesday, March 7 | 8:00 am | Men's Breakfast |
| 12:00 pm | Knitting Group | |
| Wednesday, March 8 | 5:30 am | CHUM Day on the Hill |
| 3:45 pm | Bellissimo | |
| 5:00 pm | Pilgrim Choir | |
| Sunday, March 12 | 9:00 am | Pilgrim Choir |
| 10:00 am | Sunday Worship | |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour | |
| 11:15 am | Lenten Second Hour: Mercy and Forgiveness | |
| 3:00 pm | Borealis Chamber Artists Concert | |
| Monday, March 13 | 4:00 pm | Pilgrim Women's Book Club |
| Tuesday, March 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 reading:
- Genesis 12:1-4a
- Psalm 121
- John 3:1-17
In case you missed it, you can view last Sunday's service on YouTube.
Attendance: 46
YouTube views: 48
Show Us Your Walks
From Clyde Johnson, a very icy Lakewalk
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!
What Patrick's Listening To
Fifty years ago this past Saturday, my favorite musical opened in New York. Here's a recording of that first audience hearing "Send in the Clowns" for the first time.