Pilgrimage Herald

Sunday, October 24, 2004---Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Worship 10:00 am Rev. Dan Spacek will be preaching.

Greeters: Judy and Larry Foster.

The Pulpit Flowers are in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Knight Jr and Phillip Cronin. Given by the Cronin Family.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-3pm.

From the Stewardship Committee:
Food for Thought---
"It is not how much we give,
but how much love we put into giving."
Mother Theresa

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!
Annual Fall Family Dinner/Dance
Friday, October 29th 6pm Allerton Hall
Wear Costumes-Prizes will be awarded.
Enjoy a roast pork dinner followed by dancing.
Cost:$6 for adult, $4 for kids, $20 max. per family.
Sign up at coffee hour on Sunday, or all the church office.
See you there!

November 7th marks the return of our monthly Youth Worship Services in the Church House! During these services, communion will be explained and offered to the children. At The Church of the Pilgrimage we practice "open communion" where all are invited to participate. If you have questions about the meaning and intention of this practice, please call Rev. Dan at the Church Office. Thank You.

Pledges for Fiscal Year 2005
Needed to date: $53,575.67
F/Y 2005 Total Pledge Receipts received to date: $43,416.56
($3,571.71/week)
As of 10/16/04: -$1620.46
Please keep your pledges up to date, so that we can meet our overall operating needs!
Thank you,
Jonathan Porter, Assistant Treasurer


garymarks@8townsquare.org danspacek@8townsquare.org	October 24 , 2004	office@8townsquare.org
Volume LXXVI		No. 43
Dear Friends, The Capital Campaign Kick-Off Dinner at the Radisson Hotel last Sunday was a marvelous event in the life of The Church of the Pilgrimage! I personally had a terrific time and I was touched by the desire among people to enhance our mutual ministry through the re-making of our Church House. I honestly felt, and was inspired by the feeling, that our Capital Campaign is an evangelistic and missionary activity which is energizing our overall ministry. The Kick-Off Dinner reminded me again of the vitality and joy of ministry at and through The Church of the Pilgrimage! For sometimes now I've been calling attention to the happy coincidence of our own Capital Campaign and the U.C.C. God is Still Speaking ministry. Both campaigns have a focus on the need to minister to the spiritual needs of people in the twenty-first century. One poster provided by the God Is Still Speaking effort says, "Our message is 2,000 years old, our thinking is not." That is the truth! We are in a position of addressing the deep and abiding spiritual needs of our day and time with the gospel in creative relevant ways. We recognize that God is trying still to speak a message of hope and gracefulness to all people now and in the future. God is, indeed, still speaking and The Church of the Pilgrimage is still building on the foundation of our gospel hope! The Kick-Off Dinner on Sunday not only put the enormous talent of our people on display, it was a display of talent being used as a means of our corporate expression of a dynamic faith. Those who make up your campaigns executive committee are deeply committed people who find great joy in what they are doing. The dinner on Sunday, so well organized, was also an expression of joy in , and dedication to, the faith which has life-transforming power. The afternoon's program was organized as an order of service. We laughed, we sang, we heard the choir sing, we prayed, we sought to learn, we were moved nearly to tears by uncommon generosity, we were challenged to proclaim a joyous and inclusive faith-we were at mirthful worship and rejoiced in praise of God! I loved it! I am confident that we continue in the faith of those who first gave us a church based upon Covenant. Governor William Bradford, faithful servant of God's Word, said in Of Plimoth Plantation, something which is still our own motivation in living a Covenant faith in the twenty-first century. "Thus out of small beginnings greater things have been produced by God's hand that made all things of nothing, and gives being to all things that are; and, as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone to many, yes in some sort to our whole nation." We are still building because God is still speaking! We are owning a Covenant together to light candles of faith! I thank God for all of you who helping us again to share in the sublime joy of the Covenant! Love, © The Church of the Pilgrimage in Plymouth, MA Inc., all rights reserved.
Sunday, October 24, 2004---Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Worship 10:00 am Rev. Dan Spacek will be preaching. Greeters: Judy and Larry Foster. The Pulpit Flowers are in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Knight Jr and Phillip Cronin. Given by the Cronin Family. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-3pm. From the Stewardship Committee: Food for Thought--- "It is not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving." Mother Theresa IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! Annual Fall Family Dinner/Dance Friday, October 29th 6pm Allerton Hall Wear Costumes-Prizes will be awarded. Enjoy a roast pork dinner followed by dancing. Cost:$6 for adult, $4 for kids, $20 max. per family. Sign up at coffee hour on Sunday, or all the church office. See you there! November 7th marks the return of our monthly Youth Worship Services in the Church House! During these services, communion will be explained and offered to the children. At The Church of the Pilgrimage we practice "open communion" where all are invited to participate. If you have questions about the meaning and intention of this practice, please call Rev. Dan at the Church Office. Thank You. Pledges for Fiscal Year 2005 Needed to date: $53,575.67 F/Y 2005 Total Pledge Receipts received to date: $43,416.56 ($3,571.71/week) As of 10/16/04: -$1620.46 Please keep your pledges up to date, so that we can meet our overall operating needs! Thank you, Jonathan Porter, Assistant Treasurer
CHURCH RECORD Hospitalized: Karen Knowlton is at Jordan Hospital. Baptisms: On October 17, 2004 Rev. Marks conducted a baptism for Haraden and McKenzie Bottomley, children of Jane and Allen Bottomley, and Julia Lynn, daughter of Heidi and Terence Lynn. Weddings: On October 15, 2004 Rev. Marks conducted a wedding service for Russell Thurston Fry, IV and Stephanie Gallant Leonardi in the sanctuary. In Memoriam: On October 18, 2004 Rev. Marks conducted a funeral service for Herbert Nils Fredrickson.
THIS WEEK Sunday,Oct. 24: Morning Worship 10:00 a.m., Rev. Daniel Spacek preaching; Pilgrim Association Fall Meeting, Hanover, 2:30 pm. Monday,Oct .25: Aerobics, 9:15 a.m., Allerton Hall; Girl Scouts #1128, 3:30 p.m., Church House; Tiger Pack 47, 4:00 p.m., Church House (upstairs); Pilgrim Festival Chorus Rehearsal, 7-10pm, Sanctuary. Tuesday,Oct. 26: Aerobics, 6:30 pm; Advisory Board Meeting 7pm, Church House (upstairs); Missions & Outreach Committee, 7pm, Church House. Wednesday,Oct. 27: Aerobics, 9:15 a.m., Allerton Hall; Staff Meeting-10:00 a.m.; Brownies #122, 4:00 p.m., Allerton Hall; Pack 47,6-7:30pm, Church House; Troop #47, 7pm, Church House;CCCEB meeting, 7:00 p.m.Allerton Hall; Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.,sanctuary. Thursday, Oct. 28: Aerobics, 6:30 pm Allerton Hall Friday, Oct. 29: Rev. Marks' will be in the church office, 9:30-11:30 am; Aerobics, 9:15 a.m., Allerton Hall; Dinner/Dance Harvest Fair Kick-Off, 6pm, Allerton Hall. Saturday, Oct. 30: HARVEST FAIR
NOTES: Harvest Fair Drawing: This year's Drawing has over 50 prizes, with a total value of over $2,500!!!! Cost for tickets remain at $1 each or 6 for $5. A SPECIAL DRAWING this year will include a chance to win a * TWO NIGHT STAY at WILLIAMS INN (Williamstown), with a complete Dinner and Breakfast each morning. * A QUEEN-SIZE QUILT assembled by Diana Budge. Ticket cost is $10, with a MAXIMUM of 100 tickets to be sold. AND BOTH WINNERS OF THIS SPECIAL DRAWING WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA LITTLE SOMETHING AS A SURPRISE!! WONDERFUL PRIZES! . . . . .GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BE A WINNER! Tickets will be available during Coffee Hour every Sunday until the Fair! SUPPORT THE FAIR WITH THIS FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY - SELL TICKETS TO YOUR FRIENDS, CO-WORKERS, NEIGHBORS AND RELATIVES! Harvest Fair Reminder: Drawing: If you have not taken tickets for the drawing to sell, please consider doing so. This is an important part of our Fair receipts and everyone should become involved. If you prefer not selling the tickets, please feel free to make a contribution if you would like. We have a great selection of prizes and you could be lucky. For Sale: A porch glider. Metal frame is in good condition but foam cushions need to be recovered. If interested, call Helen 508-746-0049 before October 30th. Payment will be donated to the church capital campaign. New Member Classes: The first of three new member classes will meet in the Pastor's Church Study from 11:30am-12:30pm. Childcare will be provided. Please speak with Rev. Marks or call the church office to express your interest. Rev. Marks and Kathy will be in Pittsburgh to attend the wedding of their nephew on October 23rd. Gary will take part in the wedding. He will not be in the pulpit on October 24th. Women's Guild: The Women's Guild meets at 1pm on November 12, 2004 followed by guest speaker, Charlotte Beal. Charlotte will give a talk on Wampum and the jewelry she makes from it. Refreshments will be served. Capital Campaign 2004 Thank you to all who were able to attend the campaign's kick-off dinner this past Sunday. We hope you left feeling inspired and energized to help with the capital campaign! As was announced at the dinner, the advanced gifts pledged so far is $325,000! The next phase of the campaign, during the next couple of weeks, is for the campaign visitors to meet individually with you to explain the goals of the campaign and how pledges can be made. Also announced at the dinner was the Matching Gift Challenge made by the Dr. and Mrs. Goodwill M. Stewart. Pledges of $5,000 or more made between October 17 and November 14, 2004 will be matched dollar for dollar, by the Stewarts, up to a maximum of $50,000. This gives you an opportunity to double the value of your pledge! Please ask your visitor for complete details. We are still seeking people to volunteer to be visitors! Please consider participating as a visitor to meet church members and friends in their homes to solicit pledges. While this role might seem daunting to some, it is essential. Please give this matter your fullest consideration and contact Julie Sears or Gail Mason as soon as you are able. We will train you and promise that you will enjoy your visiting experience! Your church needs you! Women's Fellowship: Women's Fellowship will meet November 1, 2004 at 7pm in Allerton Hall. We will be cleaning the sanctuary for the holiday, putting together food baskets for the Salvation Army, and enjoying some tasty autumn treats. If you can, please bring donations of non-perishables for the baskets. All women are welcome. Don't let the dark keep you home; call Marna (781-826-2543) or Jenny (508-747-7168) for a ride. See you there. MISSIONS AND OUTREACH-------- Food For Church Pantries: During the month of October, we will be collecting peanut butter, pasta and pasta sauce, cereal, macaroni and cheese and canned tuna for the Central Warehouse in Plymouth. Thank you for all who have been contributing generously. Unicef: The United nations Children's Emergency Fund, created in 1946, began with aid to all children in desperate need after WWII. Now, Unicef provides education, vaccines, and health emergency supplies to children in 158 countries and territories. The orange trick-or-treat boxes for collecting coins on Halloween for Unicef will be available in Allerton Hall for the next two Sundays. Crop Walk Sign-Ups: Crop Walks are sponsored by Church World Service to eradicate hunger and reach out to people in need wherever they are. Please see Ken Heckman to sign-up for the Crop Walk this year which will be held on October 31st at 1pm (registration at noon). Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 26th from 7-8 pm in the Church House. A Reminder: Our new church secretary, Shellie McCormack, is in the church office Monday-Friday from 10am until 3pm.
COMING EVENTS Oct. 31 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS; The First New Member Class will meet 11:30am-12:30pm in the Pastor's Church Study;Crop Walk (begins at Zion Lutheran Church at noon) Nov. 3 Capital Campaign Executive Committee Meeting, 7pm, Allerton Hall Nov. 5 Wedding rehearsal in the sanctuary, 6:30pm Nov. 6 Wedding in the sanctuary, 4pm.
Clerk - Lois Post; Moderator - Steven Triffletti; Treasurer - David Kegel; Collector - Thomas Mudgett; Music Director - William B Richter; Organist - Chandler Gregg Secretary - Shellie McCormack; Sexton - Tony Nightingale; World Mission Emphasis - Heifer Project International; Church Building Telephone - (508) 747-1341.