Pilgrimage Herald

New Member Classes: If you were unable to attend last Sunday's class, please feel free to join the others on October 16th.

MISSIONS AND OUTREACH NEWS--
CROPWALK: It's not too late to join the walkers for THE CROP WALK on October 23rd from 12:30-3:30pm or to sponsor a walker. Please make checks payable to Church World Service (CWS/Crop Walk). Thank you to all who are supporting this cause to help the hungry and homeless in our own community and around the world.
UNICEF: UNICEF boxes are available at the Missions and Outreach table this Sunday for anyone who wishes to take one.
SERRV SALE: Please save the date: November 13th for this not-for-profit sale, marketing beautifully handcrafted items from the developing world. John and Elizabeth Minott are an American Baptist minister and his wife who give their time to this ministry.
Monday Meals of Hospitality: The Monday Meals of Hospitality Program, serving people in need in our community, will begin again on November 7th. To serve on a team some Mondays between 12:00-1:00pm, please call coordinator, Diane Flood (508-209-0266).
The Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse: Please contribute cereal and fruit this week.

Movers Needed! The Board of Trustees will be looking for a group of people who can help move the items from the storage bin back to the Christian Education building (church house). We need trucks, cars, back (!), luggers, haulers, cheerleaders, snack providers, etc. The move may be staggered, depending upon people's availability and offers. It may happen over 2-4 days, since we do not have set date in which we can move. Please call the church office and leave your name and phone number with Shellie and we will get back to you. Also, leave the times you are available to help and what kind of assistance you can offer. Thank you!

Women's Fellowship: Women's Fellowship began a program this summer making meals for people in our church family who are in need for one reason or another. We have a good start with about a dozen names so far. We would like to expand the list to share the responsibility further. If you're interested in helping, please call Jenny at 508-747-7168, and I can put you into the rotation. These meals have filled not only a physical need but a spiritual one as well. Thank you to all who have been a part of making this happen and thank you in advance to those who hope to help in our future efforts.

HARVEST DINNER DANCE CANCELLED and FAIR LOCATION MOVED:
In light of delays regarding the opening of the church house, the Harvest Fair Committee has put Plan B into operation. Plan B entails canceling the Friday, October 28 dinner dance so that we can set up for the fair in Allerton Hall. If you have already paid for dinner see Diana Budge for a refund.
Due to the uncertain availability of the Church House, the Harvest Fair Committee has decided to hold the fair scheduled on Saturday, October 29th from 10-2pm in Allerton Hall, inside the church. We will do our best to accommodate everyone involved. All the regular tables will be there and of course the wonderful luncheon will still be held as usual.
We would love to see you there, so please come by and start your holiday shopping early this year! Remember to buy your raffle tickets, there are over $2500 in prizes to be wond in the regular drawing and over $1400.00 in the special drawing to be won! You don't have to be present to win.
I would like to again thank everyone who has helped to make this fair possible. We cannot do it without everyones hard work and dedication to our church and our congregation. Thank you! Sincerely, Laura Curtin

Gift of a Hymnal: The gift of a hymnal dedication is a unique honor to give and to receive. A number of our new hymnals do not yet have dedicatory bookplates. A dedication in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one is available for the cost of a $25 gift to the church. In addition, there is a small supply of uncirculated hymnals available for purchase, also $25. See Bill Harting or Louise Brown for more information.


garymarks@8townsquare.org	October 23 , 2005	office@8townsquare.org
Volume LXXVII		No. 31
Dear Friends, The Apostle Paul writing to a beloved congregation of Christian's in Rome called upon that church to recall constantly the reason for its existence. I cite Romans 154-5 in the King James Version of the Bible because I like one of the words in English in that version. "For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scripture might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus..." The Apostle reminded the fledgling church that its reason for being is to serve Jesus Christ through whom we bring honor to God. It is on the basis of their like-minded focus that the congregation is to consider every aspect of its existence. Being like-minded does not necessarily mean that we agree on every issue within the church. It does mean, however, that when we forget that like-minded focus in serving God through Christ, we may be in danger of giving in to interests less significant than the high calling to which we are called. (See Philippians 3:14). It is as we all intellectually agree, that the church is not it's buildings. It is also true that buildings are one of the means we have of doing ministry in the name of Christ. Buildings can be a sign for all to see our core belief that we are engaged in the "high calling" to which we are called which is to serve God by following the love shown to the world in Christ. The Church of the Pilgrimage will soon have for its use a fabulous educational and administrative facility through which we may honor and bear witness to our covenanted agreement, or like-mindedness, that we as people exist as a church to serve and honor God. Any other reason for having an up to date facility would render the renovated Church House nothing more than a mere perishable building. By constantly reminding ourselves that our buildings are a means of service and ministry, themselves gifts of God's love and grace, our buildings become sacred spaces. Spaces become sacred only when we behave in sacred ways within those spaces. Thus, I'll conclude these reflections by repeating what our Scriptures teach us: "now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus!..." If we all think and pray for the patience God has toward everyone of us, we will continue to be a people who also dwell in buildings sacred only because they are a means to serve our high callings in Christ. Love, © The Church of the Pilgrimage in Plymouth, MA Inc., all rights reserved.
Sunday, October 23, 2005- Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Morning Worship: 10:00am, Rev. Gary L. Marks preaching; New Member Class in the Pastor's Study in the church building, 11:30am-12:30pm. Childcare will be provided; CROPWALK, 12:30-3:30 starting at Zion Lutheran Church. Greeters: Al & Linda Suanders. Flowers: In loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Knight Jr. and Phillip S. Cronin. Given by the Cronin family.
CHURCH RECORD Wedding: On October 15, 2005, Jessica Hague and Christina Borel were married in the sanctuary. In Memoriam: On October 15, 2005 Rev. Marks conducted a graveside service for George Wild. On October 17, 2005 a memorial service was held in the sanctuary for William S. Franks. Rev. Marks and the Rev. Peter Gomes co-officiated at the service. We belatedly extend our sympathies to Lorna Mackey and her family on the death of her mother, Agnes Urban. Agnes was active in The Church of the Pilgrimage while she lived here. Hospitalized: Recuperating at home following a brief rehabilitation stay, Nancy Scheid. Births: Gail and Jim Mason announce the birth of their grandson, David Michael Lis. Parents: Marylew Mason-Lis and David Lis. Great-Grandmother: Bea Armstrong.
HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR SPECIAL $10 DRAWING TICKETS??? Only 100 tickets will be sold. Here are the prizes you could win..... Picnic Basket with Quilt and Goodies from Diana Budge 2 Tickets-Holiday Pops (12/11/05) from Plymouth Philharmonic 2 Tickets-Patriot's v. Dolphins (1/1/06) from Rev. Dan Spacek Weekend at Williams Inn-Dinner& Breakfast from Williams Inn Cane Rocking Chair from Richard & Dorothy Crowell 1 week Time Share, details to follow from Ken & Alice Heckman Drawing tickets (6 tickets for $5) are also available-Over $1,500 in prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the Harvest Fair-see Dave Cowie for tickets, take some to sell to your relatives, neighbors, friends and co-workers. This is a major fund-raiser for the Church and a great opportunity to win some valuable prizes and gift certificates! (You do not have to be present to win! You just need to purchase tickets to be included.)
THIS WEEK Mon., Oct. 24: Aerobics, Allerton Hall, 9am; Brownies and Girl Scouts, Allerton Hall, 4-7pm; Pilgrim Festival Chorus Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7-10p. Tue. Oct. 25: Aerobics, Allerton Hall, 6:30pm.;Advisory Board Meeting, 7:00pm. Wed, Oct. 26: Aerobics, Allerton Hall, 9am; Girl Scouts and Daisy Troops, Allerton Hall, 3:30-6pm; Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 7:30pm. Thurs, Oct. 27: Aerobics, Allerton Hall, 6:30pm. Choir Rehearsal, 7:30pm, Sanctuary. Fri., Oct. 28: Aerobics, Allerton Hall, 9am; Harvest Fair Dinner Dance has been cancelled. Sat., Oct. 29: Harvest Fair, 10am-2pm in Allerton Hall!
PLEASE NOTE : New Member Classes: If you were unable to attend last Sunday's class, please feel free to join the others on October 16th. MISSIONS AND OUTREACH NEWS-- CROPWALK: It's not too late to join the walkers for THE CROP WALK on October 23rd from 12:30-3:30pm or to sponsor a walker. Please make checks payable to Church World Service (CWS/Crop Walk). Thank you to all who are supporting this cause to help the hungry and homeless in our own community and around the world. UNICEF: UNICEF boxes are available at the Missions and Outreach table this Sunday for anyone who wishes to take one. SERRV SALE: Please save the date: November 13th for this not-for-profit sale, marketing beautifully handcrafted items from the developing world. John and Elizabeth Minott are an American Baptist minister and his wife who give their time to this ministry. Monday Meals of Hospitality: The Monday Meals of Hospitality Program, serving people in need in our community, will begin again on November 7th. To serve on a team some Mondays between 12:00-1:00pm, please call coordinator, Diane Flood (508-209-0266). The Greater Plymouth Food Warehouse: Please contribute cereal and fruit this week. Movers Needed! The Board of Trustees will be looking for a group of people who can help move the items from the storage bin back to the Christian Education building (church house). We need trucks, cars, back (!), luggers, haulers, cheerleaders, snack providers, etc. The move may be staggered, depending upon people's availability and offers. It may happen over 2-4 days, since we do not have set date in which we can move. Please call the church office and leave your name and phone number with Shellie and we will get back to you. Also, leave the times you are available to help and what kind of assistance you can offer. Thank you! Women's Fellowship: Women's Fellowship began a program this summer making meals for people in our church family who are in need for one reason or another. We have a good start with about a dozen names so far. We would like to expand the list to share the responsibility further. If you're interested in helping, please call Jenny at 508-747-7168, and I can put you into the rotation. These meals have filled not only a physical need but a spiritual one as well. Thank you to all who have been a part of making this happen and thank you in advance to those who hope to help in our future efforts. HARVEST DINNER DANCE CANCELLED and FAIR LOCATION MOVED: In light of delays regarding the opening of the church house, the Harvest Fair Committee has put Plan B into operation. Plan B entails canceling the Friday, October 28 dinner dance so that we can set up for the fair in Allerton Hall. If you have already paid for dinner see Diana Budge for a refund. Due to the uncertain availability of the Church House, the Harvest Fair Committee has decided to hold the fair scheduled on Saturday, October 29th from 10-2pm in Allerton Hall, inside the church. We will do our best to accommodate everyone involved. All the regular tables will be there and of course the wonderful luncheon will still be held as usual. We would love to see you there, so please come by and start your holiday shopping early this year! Remember to buy your raffle tickets, there are over $2500 in prizes to be wond in the regular drawing and over $1400.00 in the special drawing to be won! You don't have to be present to win. I would like to again thank everyone who has helped to make this fair possible. We cannot do it without everyones hard work and dedication to our church and our congregation. Thank you! Sincerely, Laura Curtin Gift of a Hymnal: The gift of a hymnal dedication is a unique honor to give and to receive. A number of our new hymnals do not yet have dedicatory bookplates. A dedication in honor of, or in memory of, a loved one is available for the cost of a $25 gift to the church. In addition, there is a small supply of uncirculated hymnals available for purchase, also $25. See Bill Harting or Louise Brown for more information.
PILGRIM ASSOCIATION Massachusetts Conference-United Church of Christ ECCLESIASTICAL COUNCIL On Sunday, November 6, 2005 at 2pm At First Congregational Church Stoughton 76 Pierce Street, Stoughton, MA to meet and review the credentials of and share the faith journey of THE REVEREND JEAN LENK. The Association will then proceed with the church, at 3:00 pm to install The Reverend Lenk as Pastor. All churches and clergy are reminded of their responsibility to be present at meeting of the Association, represented by both lay and or clergy delegates.

Clerk - Lois Post; Moderator - Steven Triffletti; Treasurer - David Kegel; Collector - Debra Richters 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.