Wisconsin Conference Minister for The United Church of Christ, Rev. Franz Rigert, joined us in worship last Sunday and talked to us about the spiritual practice of resilience.
Good Morning, It Is
Friday, October 21, 2022
What is Happening
This Week At Pilgrim!
1) Pastor's Schedule of Sermons:
October 23 - Luke 18:9-14 - "Hubris & Humility".
October 30 - Luke 6:20-31 - "The Golden Rule" - All Saints Service
2) 63rd Annual Noon Kiwanis Pancake Day on Thursday, October 27th from 6:30AM to 6:30PM at the American Legion Hall on Fond du Lac Avenue. "All You Can Eat Pancakes" - dine in or carry out - Adults: $8.00 - Children Ages 4-8: $4.00; 3 & Under: Free. Tickets sold at YMCA, Horicon Bank at 854 E. Johnson Street or call Stephanie at 920-952-7079.
3) Mark your calendar . . . November 5, 2022 at 3:00PM is Pastor Rob's Installation; Rev. Andrew Warner will be preaching and a reception will follow.
4) Adult Forum: We will meet on Sunday mornings from 10:15AM to 11:15AM. For those choosing not to participate in person, the ZOOM link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87682457999?pwd=NklCT0ZEYWtTRnIwc
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Meeting ID: 876 8245 7999
Passcode: 769374
October 23rd - Fire Extinguisher Safety - Presenter: Calie Tasch, Community Risk Reduction Specialist - What do you know about the care and use of fire extinguishers? In this interactive presentation, you will learn about occupancy requirements, location and placement, the different types of extinguishers and how to operate them. Knowing where to go and what to do in a fire emergency can save previous time and reduce risk.
October 30th - Promoting Factors to Help Guard Against Adverse Effects of Toxic Stress - Comprehensive Service Integration (CSI) - Presenter: Dr. Sachin Jogal, Executive Director - Comprehensive Service Integration (CSI) of Fond du Lac County Inc. is a group of over 25 community stakeholders who recognize the need for social, emotional and behavioral wellbeing of all of our residents. Dr. Jogal is currently a Pediatrician at the Fond du Lac Regional Health. He previously served as a Pediatric Oncologist, Professor of Pediatrics, Medical Director of Pediatric Obesity and Co-Director of a Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program in different areas of
Tennessee and Wisconsin.
5) Expanding Horizons (formerly Bible w/Bagels). We will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. For those wishing to view from home, you can access via ZOOM at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88978012384?pwd=cGxJa0pJbExSM0FFWEtIMmtJYzNodz09
Meeting ID: 889 7801 2384
Passcode: 762316 *Change in Schedule*
October 19 & 26, November 2 & 9 - Dear White Peacemakers by Osheta Moore - Leader: Jill Stiemsma - Dear White Peacemakers is a break-up letter to division, a love letter to God's beloved community, an eviction notice to the violent powers that have sustained racism for centuries. Rooted in the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus, this book is a challenging call to transform white shame, fragility, saviorism and privilege in order to work together to build the Beloved Community as anti-racism peacemakers.
November 16 & 30 - Finish Bible Study - The Gospel According to Luke - Leader: Brian Smith - Luke, a convert by St. Paul, was the only Gentile (non-Jew) to compose a gospel and writing in the 80s he includes much of the oral tradition about Jesus not yet written down in the previous gospels of Mark and Matthew. He wants to make Jesus understandable to the non-Jewish world of Romans and Greeks where Christianity by the 80s was growing rapidly and where the vast majority of people experienced much suffering.
6) Join us TONIGHT for Family Fun Night (Friday, October 21st) from 6:00PM to 7:30PM when we will join in fun and fellowship as we gather together to make tie blankets.
7) Pilgrim UCC Annual Ham Dinner is on Thursday, November 3rd from 4:00PM to 7:00PM - Take Out Only. Sign-up sheets will be in the narthex listing all areas that helpers will be needed which include:
9:00AM -11:00AM Potato Peelers (6) - Applesauce Cup Fillers (4) - Bun/Butter
Packaging (4)
1:00PM - 3:00PM Pie Cutters & Packagers (6)
3:45PM - 5:15PM Take Out Assembly Line (10) - Transporter of Meals from
Fellowship Hall to Narthex (2) - Baggers of Meals in the
Narthex (4) - Car Delivery Runners (5)
5:15PM - 7:00PM Take Out Assembly Line (10) - Transporter of Meals from
Fellowship Hall to Narthex (2) - Baggers of Meals in the
Narthex (4) - Car Delivery Runners (5)
5:30PM - 8:00PM Clean Up Crew/Dish Washing (8)
Cash Donations will be accepted to help offset cost of supplies for the dinner (please put in an envelope marked "Ham Dinner" and can be dropped off at the office or put in the offertory plate); other donated items required include:
Desserts This year we will offer a few varieties of desserts; we will need 8”
or 9” pumpkin or apple pies OR cakes (each line on the sign-up
sheet represents a donation of 2 pies per line or 1 - 9 x 13 cake);
please consider helping in this area
Butter - 1 lb. We need 11 – 1 lb. packages of butter
2% White Milk We need 5 gallon jugs of white milk
Randy and/or Linda will be handing out the envelopes with dinner tickets for you to sell; otherwise, stop in the church office during Cathy's work hours to pick-up your envelopes. Thank you in advance for any way that you are able to help with our Annual Ham Dinner.
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9) ENROLL NOW! The Humanity Project: Telling the Untold Story is a virtual 8-month program that seeks to promote racial understanding and justice through learning about the histories of people of color that never made it to our history books, as well as learning about current realities. Since the program began in 2015, several members from Pilgrim have participated. Are you next?
DETAILS: *Once-monthly, one-hour sessions, on Zoom. *On the first Tuesday of each month (with the exception of Tuesdays that fall on election days; then we move to the second Tuesday). *Choose your session - Noon or 6:30PM. *There is No Cost for this program, only a commitment of your time.
The first session starts on Tuesday, October 4th. Please use this form to register and feel free to share it with others: https://forms.gle/Y1TL53v3ua1X96Dp6. Registration deadline was October 1st.
Contact Tracy Abler at humanityprojectfdl@gmail.com with any questions.
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The deadline for collection of warm coats is Tuesday, October 25th. The collection boxes are located between the entrance doors to deposit the coats. Thank you for your incredible generosity in supporting this program.
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Hats & Mittens: Every year we get requests for hats and mittens for the kids in school. There are many kids who walk to school with no hat or mittens or gloves. So, we are going to try something new.
There is a rack between the front doors that we hope to fill with hats, mittens and gloves through the winter months. All sizes are needed…small through adults. Maybe those of you that knit and crochet would like to donate some hats!?
Our plan is to give them to Rosenow and other schools that have a need during the winter months. Thank you fellow Pilgrims for all you do for the community.
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Shoe Collection for St. Katharine Drexel Shelter: The shelter provides a safe living environment for people experiencing homelessness. It is set up to house both families and singles and offers access to programs that will help with their long term goals of self-sufficiency. People often come to the shelter with little or nothing.
Pilgrim’s Outreach Ministry wants to help by collecting shoes for kids. We are asking you to donate new shoes. All sizes are needed for school age kids and adults. If you prefer, cash is also accepted and earmarked for shoes.
We will be collecting shoes through the month of October. There is a box next to the hats/mittens stand in the entrance for your donations.
13) To support access to Covid-19 self-tests, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched an online portal to order free at-home-rapid Covid-19 tests sent directly to homes. Orders can be placed on the "Say Yes Covid Test" webpage: https://sayyescovidhometest.org or by accessing the DHS website. Initial supplies are allowing one test kit to be ordered per household. Each test kit includes a total of five test.
14) "4-Pictures" is a way to "stay in touch" with members of our church. Pastor Rob continues to ask people to submit 4 digital photos to him that represent your life.
15) Diner's Club! The next get-together is on Sunday, October 23rd at Blancks Supper Club in Johnsburg. Remember when signing up to list the total number of people attending. Gathering begins at 5:00PM with sit down for the meal at 5:30PM. As always, everyone is responsible for their own bill. Happy Dining!
16) Coffee Hour - 1st Sunday of Each Month (except where noted)! Volunteers are Needed! Check the sign-up poster in the narthex and pick a date to volunteer. If you notice coffee supplies are getting low, please let Patty Minter know at 920-251-0425 or pattyminter@gmail.com.
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18) Volunteer opportunities at Rosenow School . . . more information on the table in the narthex.
19) Volunteer Opportunities: If you are looking for some volunteer opportunities, please go to www.fondyvolunteers.org for more information.
20) THANK YOU - If you have an announcement that you would like added to this weekly list, please have it to Cathy Drew by TUESDAY AT NOON.
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The following people are on our prayerful concern list. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers: Tess (daughter of Bob & Jane Flaherty), John Flaherty (Bob Flaherty's brother), Sharon Murphy, Amy Steinke (cancer testing), Josh (relative of Gary & Judy Burton), Joanne Baltz, June Fohl, Mary Mundl, Janet Brandt, Emma Trackney (6 yrs. old w/leukemia; great niece of Billy & Juanita Goodacre).
If you have updates or if you DO NOT want your prayer request posted here, please be sure to tell us. We hope to review the process by which people are continued on this list. Be sure and let us know if someone needs to come off - or if you would like the names continued.
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Mission Statement:
Pilgrim United Church of Christ, a progressive Christian church, pursues growth in faith, social justice, and respect for all voices - with Jesus as our model for how to live and love.
HOW CAN YOU GIVE TO PILGRIM?
Offerings can be made the traditional ways - dropping them in the offering plate at worship or mailing a check.
But, as we get more and more accustomed to using paper money and paper checks less and less in our daily transactions, you might like to use the electronic means offered by Pilgrim for your church offerings, too. Whether you prefer a direct transfer from your bank account (ACH) or payment through your credit card, and whether you want to initiate payments using your computer and the internet or by text through your phone, the choices are yours at Pilgrim. You can even set up periodic automatic payments that you can change or stop at any time. How’s that for convenience?
To give it a try, contact Pilgrim Treasurer, Donna Jost at pilgrim.treasurer@pilgrimuccfdl.org for a link to set up access to your exclusive account in our Pilgrim Breeze Church Management system. You’ll then have all of the easy electronic giving options available through the internet at
https://puccfdl.breezechms.com/give/online
or through text from your smartphone at (920) 796-9933. You'll love the convenience - and both you and the church will save on paperwork. Any way you choose, your gifts (large and small) will always be much appreciated!
Scrip sales are an important part of the total
income for our church.
SCRIP is now available shortly before or immediately
after worship at the table in the narthex.
Call Karen Goodacre ahead of time and she can have your order ready for pick-up on Sunday morning after worship.
Send her a Text or Call her at 920-904-5740 about what you need!
You know you want SCRIP cards!
Your Support is Very Much Appreciated
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