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Pilgrim’s Progress July, 2014
Pilgrim’s Progress Pilgrim Lutheran Church www.pilgrimindy.org
July, 2014 Volume 60 Number 7
IN THIS ISSUE:
Anniversaries/Birthdays Pg. 7
Church Calendar Pg. 8
Large Print Center Pg. 4
Pastor’s Page Pg. 2
Pilgrim Preschool Pg. 3
Social Ministry Pg. 5
Worship Leaders Pg. 6
Remains the same:
Sunday services will
be at 8:00 a.m. and
10:45 a.m.
Are you going to be
away for the week-
end? Join us on
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. for the brief service
of Evening Prayer with Holy Communion.
Have a safe – and faith-full – summer!
SACRED THREADS
will meet Tuesday, July
1st, 10:00-2:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided.
Pilgrim Service Opportunity! Join Youth Group members for an intergenerational Pilgrim service opportunity! Pil-
grim is taking part in the 2014 Indy Backpack Attack school supply drive by collecting
supplies and helping stuff backpacks. We did this for the first time last year and it was
a great success! Two things about our Backpack Attack collection efforts this year are
different from last year. Backpack Attack will be our designated mission during VBS
this year and we’ve been asked to give half of our collected supplies to the inaugural
Hamilton County Backpack Attack.
We will collect supplies in bins in the narthex from June 29 until July 19. The Hamilton County list of
needed supplies is slightly different from the Indianapolis list, so feel free to bring in items from either
list. Both lists on the narthex table.
We will also be taking about 25 people ages 8 and older to a warehouse in Indianapolis on Friday July
25 from 9:00 am to around lunch time to stuff donated supplies in 1,000 backpacks for children in In-
dianapolis Public Schools and throughout Marion County. We can only take a group of about 25, so the
first 25 to sign up will be the ones who get to help out with this fabulous opportunity! The sign-up sheet
is on the narthex table. The group had a great time last year!
Contact: Jenny Pitts at 317-732-4081 or [email protected] if you have any questions.
Five Gifts From God
Love makes our friends a little dearer.
Joy makes our hearts a little lighter.
Faith makes our paths a little clearer.
Hope makes our lives a little brighter.
Peace brings us all a little nearer.
—author unknown
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Dear members and friends of Pilgrim,
THANK YOU for recognizing me (and Pat, too!) on
the occasion of my fortieth anniversary of ordination
at a special lunch on Sunday, June 22nd, which was
also the date of the baptism of my granddaughter, Jo-
sephine Joylyn Jackson (at 10:45 a.m. worship). As if
that wasn’t enough, many of you were also thoughtful
and gracious to note that Pat and I were celebrating
our 43rd wedding anniversary (June 26, 1971) in close
proximity, as well.
the pastor’s page
My ordination at my “home” congregation, St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, Reading, Ohio (suburban Cincin-
nati) was a Sunday afternoon event on May 26, 1974
– and I remember it well. It was gratifying for me to
have so many from St. Paul’s to attend, as they were
the very people who had nurtured me in the Christian
faith from my early days in Sunday School through
my affirmation of baptism at Confirmation, and
through my high school years when I was active in
the “Luther League,” the high school youth group.
My ordination into the Church’s Word and Sacrament
ministry was made even more special by wonderful
gifts from the congregation presented to me on the
occasion: a pectoral cross and a green stole to wear
during worship, and an “ascending Christ” wall cross
– all of which I still have even after forty years(!) –
and still cherish. (But forty years is a long time: as
the years passed, the pectoral cross became tarnished
and its silver coating eventually wore away complete-
ly; I had it re-finished many years ago!)
The Service of Ordination included an Opening hymn
procession from the narthex into the chancel and I
was pleased to be in the narthex well before the ser-
vice started, to greet those arriving, nearly all of
whom I had known for most of my life. There were
two women I didn’t recognize, though after speaking
with them, I learned that one of them lived down the
street from my parents, and I had actually met her
before, though many years had passed since then –
she was a member of St. Paul’s. The other woman did
not look familiar at all, but she said to me, “You
don’t remember me, do you?” so I thought I should
recognize her. But before I could even give an an-
swer, she said, “You’re the one who pulled up my
tomato plants!” That brought back an unpleasant
memory from my elementary school years: a neigh-
bor woman I did not know well had come to our
house and had angrily told my mother that I had dam-
aged her garden!
My mother turned to me and asked, in the woman’s
presence, “Did you pull up her tomato plants?” I said
I had not – and I hadn’t; I was being falsely accused –
and my mother believed me. The woman was in-
sistent that I was guilty, but my mother trusted my
claim of innocence. I was glad to not be punished for
a crime I did not commit, but I didn’t feel completely
exonerated and free – it was as though the accusation,
false though it was, was a weight that pressed against
me. Even though I had done nothing wrong, after that
I still stayed clear of that woman’s home and proper-
ty!
That such an incident was brought to attention on the
day of my ordination at first felt unsettling and out of
place. Why did that have to come up on such an oc-
casion? But the more I thought about it, the more I
made peace with it. I wasn’t being ordained to serve
in a perfect world. Indeed, pastors are ordained to
serve as agents of the Good News precisely because
we live in a world of imperfection and false accusa-
tion; a world of sin, evil, and death. Didn’t Jesus go
to the cross because of trumped-up charges and false
accusations?
This is not at all to suggest that my little “garden sto-
ry” is in anyway comparable to the Garden of Eden
account or Jesus’ ordeal in the Garden of Gethsema-
ne! This is simply to say that things go awry in an
imperfect world, but God has done something amaz-
ing about it – in the person of Jesus Christ. Thanks be
to God!
Sincerely, in Christ,
Alan Goertemiller
Pastor
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Pilgrim Lutheran Preschool
and Parents’ Time Out
Wow! What a busy June we had back at the preschool! Our
regular school year was over on May 29. We kissed many of
our families good-bye as they ‘graduated’ their last child . . .
But then we find out how many of our current families have
another baby on the way! That should keep us in business
for a while!
During our day camp program, the children had a fabulous
time! Most weeks were good weather-wise and we were able
to play outside most days. We learned about all of the ani-
mals God has created for us and about the give and take of
friendship and love of neighbors. We changed things up a
little when the big dirt moving machinery moved in during
our third week
of camp! We
had a week of
‘Construction’
… the chil-
dren loved watching all of the diggers and earth mov-
ers. The week before the 4th of July we did every-
thing in Red, White & Blue. I don’t think I have ever
cut so many stars before!!!
If you know of anyone who is interested in a top
notch program, have them give us a call as we have a
few openings in some of the age groups. The number
at preschool is: 846-6132 or they can contact us by
email: [email protected].
We are all looking
forward to our third
year in the beauti-
ful brand new Pilgrim Lutheran Church building. We had so
many fabulous memories from the ‘old’ Pilgrim, but we have made
some really great memories since we have moved to our new
school.
Our new place is absolutely breath taking! The beautiful stained
glass windows from the narthex of the old church gives great
‘borrowed light’ in the first and second floor of our education
wing. We all feel so blessed to have such a wonderful place to
grow our next generation in God’s love.
Thank you to all who support our ministry to young children and
their families from our congregation and our community. Please
keep us in your prayers.
In His service,
Pat Goertemiller
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Pilgrim’s Braille Center has become a Large Print Center!
Why did this happen? The Spring newsletter of the Lutheran Braille Workers offers an explanation:
“Although Lutheran Braille Workers began over 70 years ago, by providing the Holy Scriptures in
Braille, it wasn’t long before “Sight-Saving” Large Print was added. Our Large Print Bible is unique
in that it is separated into 37 volumes, just like our Braille Bible. These volumes are: lightweight
and easy-to-handle; made with durable, non-glaring paper; printed with a special, large 18 pt. font;
assembled with spiral bindings to open fully; formatted to have large 1” margins all around, with
increased line-spacing; made available free of charge.
For a variety of reasons, LBW has experienced a decline in Braille orders for several years now.
This decline has caused a reorganization of the workload, and unfortunately, a number of Braille
Centers had to be closed. Our Large Print orders, on the other hand, have been increasing. Printing,
in the past, was primarily centralized at the Home Office, with un-collated pages being sent to Work
Centers. The assemble volumes would then be sent back to the Home Office for distribution to our
readers. This printing of one volume at a time, in large quantities, and having the completed books
returned for distribution, is tedious and labor-intensive for the Print Shop and Shipping/Receiving
Departments. It also lends itself to back-order situations of certain volumes on a regular basis.
LBW’s focus has always been that of providing the best service to our clientele, with the highest
quality publications, while utilizing our volunteers as much as possible.
With these three things in mind, a plan was envisioned and put into place, that would both improve
our method of Large Print production and provide an opportunity to allow many of these Braille
Centers to remain open as Large Print Centers. This plan calls for each of these “New Model Large
Print Centers” to utilize an approved production type, laser printer at their respective centers.
Printing from the PDF file(s) provided to them by the Home Office, the volumes are then assembled
and shipped directly to our readers. Our Information Technology (I.T.) Department has created a
mailing label program similar to the one used for the Braille to enable this new process to run
smoothly. The response from our former Braille Center volunteers has been overwhelmingly posi-
tive. LBW is blessed to have these dedicated volunteers, so overjoyed in the knowledge that they
will continue to serve people with vision impairment by providing God’s Word in the format that
they require. God is Great! – Roy Fisher”
Pilgrim’s Braille Center is one of the centers chosen to become a Large Print Center. We began the process
of shifting to Large Print production in January. By May, we have developed a working process, and are
filling our orders. But Large Print centers are expected to produce and mail 150 books a month and we
have lost one of the other church groups that helped produce Braille volumes. So we are looking for peo-
ple to help us!
One group meets Tuesday mornings, and we are forming a second group to meet on Thursday morning, but
other days and times could be used. Are you willing to donate 2 hours a week to the Large Print Center?
The work is not physically taxing. The laser printer prints the pages that we punch holes in, bind and
check. They are then packed in boxes and taken to the USPS. If you can help us, please contact Phyllis
Swanson at 317-344-3051 or Linda Denger at 317-714-3040. This is an opportunity to help spread the
news of God’s love and grace. Fellowship is another benefit that cannot be underestimated! Please join us
in this ministry.
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The Missions We Support
Indianapolis Congregation Action Network (IndyCAN): IndyCAN is an organization of
20-30 churches of many denominations working with local and state governments to improve
conditions in Indianapolis by advocating upgraded and expanded local public transportation,
hiring, training, career pipeline options, and instituting “Operation Ceasefire”, a proven pro-
gram to reduce gun violence. “Opportunities for All” is the motto of the organization. See
www.IndyCAN.org for more information. Pilgrim has budgeted $1,618.52 for 2014.
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (LOMIK): Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Indiana-Kentucky is
an independent outdoor ministry organization that serves and welcomes all. Our three camps
— Lutheran Hills, Lutherwald & Lake Luther — provide a Christian community and new ex-
periences in a fun environment with caring leaders. No child is denied a camp experience due
to financial need. See www.lomik.org. Pilgrim budgeted $572.13 for LOMIK for 2014.
Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, OH: Trinity Lutheran Seminary is a school of the-
ology of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Because Lutheran identity is
not sectarian but ecumenical, the seminary has consciously sought to be of service to the wider
Christian community. This is reflected in ecumenical representation among Trinity's student
body, faculty and staff, course offerings, and special events. Pilgrim budgets $572.13 annual-
ly to Trinity Lutheran Seminary. See www.TLSohio.edu for more information.
EXERCISE CLASSES are now being offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in our Fel-
lowship Hall by Sheryl Cassis, a fitness professional instructor. There are three different clas-
ses each morning with start times at 8:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Interested? See the flyer with
full class descriptions and cost information on the table in the narthex!
MORE EXERCISE CLASSES are now being offered. These classes will be held on Mon-
day and Wednesday mornings in our Fellowship Hall by Cheryl Kingsbury, a fitness profes-
sional instructor. The first class is called “15-15-15 Exercise” (cardiovascular conditioning,
strength training, and balance training. This class will be held from 9:00-9:45a. The second
class is called “Balance & Strength Basics” and will be held from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Call
Cheryl at 317-903-3377 or email her at [email protected] if you are interested.
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WORSHIP LEADERS
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7/1 Kathy Ransford
7/2 Andrew Shilling
7/3 Scott Borthwick
7/6 Benjamin Bowen
Daniel Harshbarger
Connor Huey
Suzanne Kraft
Maxine Lempke
Alexis Wagenhauser
7/7 Susan Maul
7/11 Ellis Guedel
Steve Witte
7/12 Laura Peeters
7/14 Patricia Sarti
7/15 Carol Kocher
Alexander Rinderknecht
7/17 Jeanette Cover
Stephen Hatfield
Kayla Nelsen
7/18 William Huey, Jr.
Gwen Knipstein
7/19 Layla Lehr
7/20 Evelyn Kramer
7/23 Joshua Gegel
Ella Hatfield
7/24 Audrey Griffiths
Jennifer Kappmeyer
Michael Przybylski
7/25 Margie Fougeron
7/26 Jason Brauer
Charlotte Lippert
Gail Powell
7/28 George Ransford
7/31 Therese Owen
Jason Urban
Dick & Sundy Hughes 35 years
Beth & Josh Kuechler 11 years
Jason & Jaime Follstad 2 years
Dave & Judy Hunden 47 years
Jeffrey & Meredith Keller 3 years
John & Sarah Williams, Jr. 11 years
Michael & Ashley Eddie 8 years
Jason & Melissa Brauer 15 years
Kevin & Tammy Donley 11 years
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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8:45a Exercise Classes
9:30a Pilgrim’s Large Print Group
10:00a Sacred Threads
2
9:00a Exercise Classes
7:00p Wednesday Evening Prayer
3
8:45a Exercise Classes
4
OFFICE CLOSED
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8:00a Worship and Holy Communion
10:45a Worship and Holy Communion
7
9:00a Exercise Classes
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8:45a Exercise Classes
9:30a Pilgrim’s Large Print Group
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10:00a Carmel Library
7:00p Wednesday Evening Prayer
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8:45a Exercise Classes
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11:00a Carmel Library
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13
8:00a Worship and Holy Communion
10:45a Worship and Holy Communion
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9:00—VBS
9:30a Large Print Group – Carmel
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9:00—VBS
9:30a Pilgrim’s Large Print Group
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9:00—VBS
7:00p Wednesday Evening Prayer
17
9:00—VBS
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9:00—VBS Music Under The Stars @ Connor Prairie
19
10:00a Carmina Consort Rehearsal
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8:00a Worship and Holy Communion
10:45a Worship and Holy Communion
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9:00a Exercise Classes
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8:45a Exercise Classes
9:30a Pilgrim’s Large Print Group
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9:00a Exercise Classes
7:00p Wednesday Evening Prayer
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8:45a Exercise Classes
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8:30a Indy Back-Pack Attack Youth Project
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8:00a Worship and Holy Communion
10:45a Worship and Holy Communion
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9:00a Exercise Classes
9:30a Large Print Group – Carmel
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8:45a Exercise Classes
9:30a Pilgrim’s Large Print Group
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9:00a Exercise Classes
7:00p Wednesday Evening Prayer
7:00p Mutual Ministry Meeting
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8:45a Exercise Classes
2014
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Mission Statement: We are a caring Community Called together in ministry by the Holy Spirit Through the Gospel and the Sacraments to: Believe in Jesus Christ as Savior, Worship the Triune God, and Serve God by Proclaiming the Gospel, Joyfully Celebrating our God-given gifts, and Loving and Serving our neighbors With Jesus as our example.
PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHURCH
Staff Pastor Alan Goertemiller Education Director Gloria Worth Preschool Director Pat Goertemiller Youth Director’s Jenny Pitts Gail Powell Cantor to the Congregation Sarah Gran Williams Director of Music for Children & Youth Gail Powell Assistant Treasurer Donna Drew Nursery Attendant Annie Harriman Custodian Maureen Jordan Set-up Matt Worth Maintenance Mark Wylie Handbells Director Kevin Donley
gathering in to Christ, sending out to serve
Sunday Worship: 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. No Sunday School during Summer Nursery Available Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m. Monday—Friday
Church Office: (317) 846-2221 Church Fax: (317) 846-3590 E-mail: [email protected]
www.pilgrimindy.org Preschool Office: (317) 846-6132
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