Worship This Week - May 20, 2012
I’m sitting at a table in one of my
favorite Louisville restaurants: Lynn’s Paradise Cafe! Allen introduced me to it
when we were dating. There’s a tree in the middle of the place with carrots,
sheep, fish, and balloons hanging off it…it’s that kind of
place.
I’m on my way home from the
monastery…but have stopped here to meet a friend who just lost her brother.
It’ll be good to see Jane.
When I get back in the car, guess who
I’m going to dial up on the iPod? John Coltrane! I’ve been reading about John in
prep for Sunday’s jazz service. I can’t wait to share with you some of what I’m
learning!
Sunday’s going to be great! We’ll be
doing jazz! There will be a little bit at 8:30 and a lot at 10:00. Be sure to
bring your groove to church on Sunday. You’re going to need
it!
See you Sunday!
Kim
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Ecumenical Prayer Calendar
May 20 – May 26
Malawi
Zambia
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pilgrimage Work Day Next Saturday
Today, May 19th at 9:00 a.m., we have scheduled a Pilgrimage work day. If you can partake
for a few hours, we will have a lot of little tasks that need to be addressed
and done. There is some outside and inside work that we would
like to complete-also, this is a kid-friendly event and their help is always
welcome.
770-722-4611.
Jazz Sunday Tomorrow!
This Sunday’s worship
service will be focusing on jazz music. The choir will sing 5 anthems that are
in a jazz style, Monty Wyne will perform, Brad Ketch will accompany the choir
with his harmonica for one of the anthems, Chuck Jones will accompany the choir
on alto sax for the Introit, and Jared Leach, a student from KSU majoring in
jazz guitar will play a couple of pieces. Please plan to attend and enjoy this
special service of music as we approach the end of the choir year.
Family Picnic
Following Jazz worship Sunday, we hope you will join us for the Annual Parish Life Family
Picnic. Parish Life will provide hotdogs and buns, and you are encouraged to
bring your favorite side dish, drink or dessert to share. Invite your friends
and family to enjoy a great afternoon of good food and fellowship!
Help Wanted!
As you all are aware, Kenneth is recovering from surgery which he had undergone this past
week. Theresa has something she needs to do this Monday, May 21st, and is in
need of someone to stay with Kenneth at her home for a couple of hours. She can
be flexible with either morning or afternoon assistance, and Kenneth would need
only moderate help getting up to use the bathroom.
If you are able to help Theresa, please call her at 678-677-4707.
Summer Spirit Sessions
Last Sunday we celebrated our Sunday school year, which also meant the end of Sunday school
during the summer months.
But that doesn’t mean our search for spiritual community has to end. This summer the CE Committee
is looking for volunteers to facilitate groups of many kinds and folks who are
interested in participating. Ideas include movie or book discussions, dinner
groups, field or camping trips; however the spirit moves you! If you are
interested in helping or attending a group, please email Janet Derby at
ce@pilgrimageucc.org. There is also a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Times and
places will be determined by the participants once a group has been formed.
Adopt A Volunteer
Now’s the time to act!
For your $10 donation, you will receive these fabulous benefits: decorated name badge (to
wear June 3 & 10), a pre-addressed note, your name on the Hall of Fame, and
a VBS email update. A $20 donation gets you all that plus a VBS t-shirt
designed by Pilgrimage kids! See Janet Derby after the service or contact Karen
Clark at 770-973-9297 or at karensclark@comcast.net.
If You Can Sew, VBS Needs Your Help!
Anyone who would like to make
school bags for the VBS children to fill during that week will find instructions
available on the table in the Narthex. We will need 40 bags, so assistance with
this task will be greatly appreciated.
Pathways Program
The Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ, Lancaster Theological Seminary, and
The Center for Progressive Renewal are joining efforts in creating an
outstanding ON-LINE PROGRAM that has its foundation in Theology Among the People
(TAP), a proven program of lay theological education with a reputation for
excellence. It is called PATHWAYS: Theological Education for a Changing World.
Knowing that all of us are called to ministry through our baptism, the program
is for individuals who want to understand their faith more deeply and explore
their call more fully in the context of an intentional learning community. We
are now recruiting for the next group, to begin in July 2012. More information
about the PATHWAYS program can be found at www.pathwaystheologicaleducation.org
or by emailing info@pathwaystheologicaleducation.org.
MUST Lunch
We are getting ready for the MUST lunch on May 29th. The sign-up board is in the Narthex where
you can volunteer to serve, bring in chicken or other food items, or provide
cash. Please see Fran Howard if you have any questions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read To Rescue Organization
As part of the VBS outreach this year, we are asking children to participate in Read to Rescue, a
Christian non-profit organization that works against abuse and slavery of women
and children around the globe. Sponsor sign-up sheets, a video, and brochures
are available at: http://sheissafe.org/engage/read-to-rescue/
In addition, copies are available on the Narthex
table. We will specifically be in prayer for and supporting a team in Indonesia.
Please visit the Pilgrimage website (pilgrimageucc.org) and simply go to the VBS
page for details.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Book Club Info
Day Group:
Date: Wednesday, June 13
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Book: “Doc” by Mary Doria Russell
Evening Group:
Date: Thursday, June 7
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Sylvia Goodyear
Please let Sylvia know if you will be attending the meeting.
Book: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
A Future Not a Past Voices Project is a direct service program that
provides healthy and holistic solutions to deter potential child sex trafficking
involvement. Working with girls between the ages of 11-17, the programming
delivers fundamental messages educating girls of the dangers of child sex
trafficking, the benefits of a healthy relationships, empowerment, and
self-esteem. This program needs volunteers for a variety of tasks and
responsibilities. Find out more here . Or contact The Voices Project at
404-613-4576 or keisha@juvenilejusticefund.org.
UCC Connections
Want to keep up with what’s going on in the United
Church of Christ?
Sign up for a weekly email update at www.ucc.org. We are part of a great denomination!
You will love learning about what’s happening in UCC churches in other parts of
the country.
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SUPPORT
Cancer Support Community
www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org
Support groups link:
http://www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org/current_support_programs.htm
Tidings & eTidings Information
The deadline for the articles and prayer list in Tidings is WEDNESDAY at 5:00 PM. You may continue to send in prayer concerns at any time, and they will go into the next Tidings.
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To receive the weekly eTidings, please make sure we have your
current email address by sending an email request to office@pilgrimageucc.org
and we will see to it that our address book is updated.
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astor Kim’s Weekly Blog
Check out Pastor Kim’s weekly blog, “Spirituality for Real Life” at: www.reallifepastor.wordpress.com
Global Ministries
If you want to learn more about ways in which the UCC is involved
in Global Missions, visit the Global Ministries website at www.globalministries.org.
(You can also sign up to get weekly global ministries updates.)
Going Green!
Pilgrimage’s newsletter is posted to our website each month.
If you wish to continue to receive the newsletter in the mail, please contact the
office at office@pilgrimageucc.org. Copies are also
available in the narthex.
Recycling:
Pilgrimage has always recycled, but now we are going to streamline the process.
See how easy it is! Let us know if you have any questions or comments regarding our recycling program by emailing office@pilgrimageucc.org.
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Joys & Concerns
New
- Janet A-good news that her Dad’s eye surgery
was successful; also a joy that they have a new great nephew, Lincoln Lee. - Sharon G-prayers for the family of Jim M, Sharon’s dear friend who passed away this past week.
- Becky S-prayers for a full recovery as she had breast cancer surgery on Monday.
- Theresa W-prayers for Kenneth who underwent surgery for scoliosis on Tuesday.
- Mary H-sad news on the sudden passing of her Aunt Bonnie.
- Georgeanna H-is now home from rehab; continued prayers for a speedy
recovery from knee surgery. - Rochelle L-prayers for guidance for all teenagers that they make the
right decisions. - Vickie B-Maggie is home from college for the summer; prayers for Maggie as she goes through a difficult transition from youth to adult.
- Jeff D-prayers for Ken D who left for Afghanistan.
- Caroline B-prayers for a new lease on life for Morgan B who had a
kidney transplant after suffering from renal failure for 5 years. - Dawn M-prayers for her Dad who fell & crushed his ankle; as a result of surgery it was discovered that he also has
leukemia. - Kim B-prayers for her Mom, who is facing complicated stomach surgery, that they find the right surgeon to perform this
operation. - Monty W-prayers for his friend, Chuck H, who is suffering from mental illness & is now in a facility to regulate his
medications. - Darlene W-prayers for want-to-be moms.
- Juliann H-prayers for a friend & neighbor, Lynne S, who lost her brother when he fell off a roof during a construction job; prayers for another friend, Lisa M, whose Dad is in the hospital recovering from hip
surgery & is also undergoing dialysis; joy that Sam’s God-mothers came in
for a surprise visit over the weekend when Sam played her flute in her first recital.
Ongoing
(Unless we hear from you, the following prayer requests will be removed next week.)
- Elaine M-prayers for a friend, Ron’s family, who was killed in a vehicle accident this past week.
- Duke Y-prayers for his Mom who fell & broke her leg; she has had surgery & is recovering well.
- Rachel S-joy that she will be associate pastor in a church in Kentucky; also a joy that Rachel & Leslie will be married June
16th in Scarsdale, NY. - Angel B-joy that a good friend received a PhD and is getting married.
- Ari G-prayers for her friend who is returning from NC because of issues with her aunt.
- Miles-joy that his team won a soccer championship against his
friend & he showed him good sportsmanship. - Helen K-prayers for the Messina family; a former classmate of Linda’s who threatened his Mom (who is in stage 4 breast cancer) & was ultimately shot by police.
- Kathleen M-prayers for Mary Ellen who is in the hospital struggling with a pulmonary embolism.
- Jean W-prayers for Jim’s mom, Shirley, whose kidneys are failing.
- Don T-joy that his son’s medication is working & he will be able to continue with sports; his daughter has a small
leak in her heart but the doctors are not concerned & she can continue with
a normal routine. - Heather K-prayers for her friend, Jessica, whose father passed away from ALS.
- Darlene W-prayers for her friend who was in a car accident & may face jail time.
