Pilgrim’s Progress August 2021 Pilgrim United Church of Christ FROM YOUR MINISTER Grace and Peace to you, SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Ushers Needed, p. 2 and 5 I am pleased to say that life at Pilgrim is starting to feel normal. I say that cautiously, as I watch numbers in areas across the country slowly increase. But, I Towel Drive, p. 3 am going to ride my sense of optimism because I do not think we have much to Job Postings, p. 8-10 worry about here in Ozaukee County. It feels so good to see all of you on Sundays--to give you hugs and listen to your Mt Horeb Health & Wellness Fair - volunteers needed - stories again. It feels so right. And, I hope for that those of you who are not able Aug 14, p. 3 to attend in person or are not yet ready to join us, that you continue to take advantage of our virtual services. I know that many of us are relishing in being Survey for Parents, p 4 able to be back in the sanctuary and be together, but I also know (and am Women’s Journey Lunch - incredibly proud) that this congregation has taken a difficult situation like the pan- Aug 17, p. 5 demic and allow it to invite us into new frontiers: Like virtual services. We as a congregation have embraced this new virtual wilderness. And now, we “Blessing of the Animals” - are looking for someone to join our staff to assist with our transition to live stream- Aug 22, 10:30 am, p 5 ing. Pilgrim is still searching for a Digital Media Specialist, and we need the Rally Day - Sept 12, w/ Back- congregation’s help to fill this position. I am certain that someone knows someone to-School Food Drive who would be willing to hang out with us on Sunday mornings! I know we do! This is coupled with the other open positions on our Educational team. We Confirmation Meeting with continue to look for a Children’s Ministry Coordinator to work with the Children’s Parents and Students - Ministry team to offer high quality education to our littlest Pilgrims! I am certain that Sept 15 someone at Pilgrim either IS that person or knows that person who would be willing Senior Coffee & Funsetters - to hang out with some pretty cool kids on Sunday mornings. returning in September It is with great excitement that I am able to announce that Devon Polzar has accepted the position of Early/Middle School Education Coordinator! Devon is Inside this issue: shifting his role from an emphasis in Music Ministry to this position to become a vital component of our Children and Youth Team! This means we now have Pilgrim 2 another staff opportunity for the Children’s Music Ministry Director. More Announcements information will be coming in the weeks ahead, but Pilgrim is now actively search- Missions 3 ing for someone to fill the Children’s Music Ministry Director position. I know that there is someone at Pilgrim (or someone knows someone) who loves working with Children and Youth 4 children and has knowledge of music development that will be a vital addition to Ministry our staff! I know this person exists! Social, Events, 5 If none of these are you, but you feel called to dive deeper into Ministry at Pil- Committees, grim, we are always looking for people to back up Beth Hartman and Kory Kobliska Opportunities in the booth on Sundays. Or, you might love to feed people, as Kathy Ellenbecker has stepped down as our Hospitality Coordinator (Kathy we love you!). And that is Our Thanks and 6 a role you might be willing to try. (P.S. this role comes with some amazing human Pilgrim Prayers beings on our hospitality team!) Thank You Notes 7 I know that these people are here! I know that we are being given an incredible opportunity to expand our ministry and our reach at this time. I can feel God calling Job Descriptions 8 us to a beautiful and new post-pandemic chapter. Council Highlights 11 It is so nice to be together again, church, to dream and imagine what could be. 12 Finance Team, Help Needed “ For surely God know the plans God has for us, says the Lord, plans to give you a future with hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11) August Birthdays and 13 Office Hours August Calendar 14 Your servant in Christ, Pastor Ashley Page 2 PILGRIM ANNOUNCEMENTS In-Person Worship Services at Pilgrim - We continue with our “Summer Worship Schedule,” which is one service on Sundays at 9:00 am. With COVID numbers increasing, we have reinstated the mask requirement for inside the building. Thank you for your assistance in honoring Pilgrim’s gathering guidelines as we continue our endeavors to keep everyone safe and healthy! Recorded services continue via Sunday email announcements and on the church website. Please contact the office anytime with questions or concerns: [email protected] or 262-377-2640. The lift (elevator) is currently out of “Blessing of the Animals” - August 22 order. Repair parts will not be avail- 10:30 am, following the 9 am service. able before mid August. Carport Details found on page 5! stairs, front entrance door with minimum stairs, or the side narthex entrance will be the only Job Opportunities at Pilgrim: access options to the sanctuary. We will update Children’s Music Ministry Director you as soon as the repair has been made. We apologize for the inconvenience. Children’s Ministry Coordinator Production Manager/Digital Media Specialist The complete job descriptions begin on page 8. “A Call for Usher Volunteers” Our active list of volunteers to serve as church ushers Please direct your inquiries to either Dave Braby, is well below our level prior to the pandemic. As we Staff Relations Chairperson, or Pastor Ashley. approach the fall season, please consider joining this Dave can be reached at [email protected] or group to assist with this important service for our congre- via his cell 262-501-6892. Pastor Ashley can be gation, at either the early or late service. In addition, reached at [email protected] rather than assigning ushers for a month-long schedule, or by calling the office. we may allow you to pick specific Sundays to better fit your schedule. We need your support. More details to come. For sign-up, questions, and general procedures, please contact Chris Leidel (usher coor- Please contact the office or sign up dinator) at 414-469-5776 or [email protected]. in the Narthex to read scripture or to provide flowers - We could really use your help, especially Click for with the return of 2-service Online Giving Sundays. Online Giving App: SCRIPTURES READINGS FOR AUGUST 1 Bread of Life: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a; Psalm 51:1-12; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35 8 Shaping Community: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33; Psalm 130; I Kings 19:4-8; Ephesians4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51 15 Wisdom Quest: 1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14; Psalm 111; Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 22 At Home With God: 1 Kings 8:(1,6,10-11), 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84; Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 29 Be Love: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9; Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, MISSIONS Page 3 Lunch Help Needed Hello, I am in need of volunteers to help provide lunch for our hard working volunteers in the month of August and September. We usually have between 10-14 people work- Dear Pilgrim United Church of Christ - ing on site. Lunch starts at 11:30 and goes until 12:00. Thank you so very much for your generous donation. Lunch can be anything you choose. If you would like to With your help we were able to safely move our client volunteer or you have a child who needs community (and 3 cats!) into a new home. It was a very challeng- service time, contact Peter Federspiel at [email protected] ing and unique situation, and your donation of $200 Our volunteers appreciate the meals that are provided helped make it possible. them every week. Thanks again! If you want to help make a difference, consider helping make a lunch for our Habitat workers. Charlotte Coenen Outreach & Homeless Prevention Advocate Peter Federspiel Advocates of Ozaukee Habitat Lunch & Volunteer Coordinator Dear Friends at Pilgrim Church, We want to thank you for your contribution to the English Education Program of Ventures in People in the amount of $290. We are so pleased with the progress our English teachers are making with the children in our schools in Mirebalais. The last group of volunteers who went to Haiti enjoyed reading with the children and witnessing the interac- tion between the students and the teachers. VIP’s purpose in the program is to better educate and equip the children in Haiti to become more knowledgeable about their country and its relationship to the rest of the world. Sincerely, VIP Education Co-chairs Karen Hintz, Ann Neumann, Barb Seefeldt MOUNT HOREB COMMUNITY HEALTH, WELLNESS & RESOURCE FAIR — As of July 11, we have received $1,005 in donations to be used by Mount Horeb to purchase school supplies, which they will distribute at their community event on August 14.