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Pilgrim's Pastor, Rev. Kenneth R.

Board, kicked off this wonderful ministry,

and clergy from many denominations and

churches have been invited to speak.

Other speakers in May included

Rev. Virgil Woods, Allen Chapel AME

Church, and Minister Angela Davis of

Pilgrim. Others currently scheduled

include Rev. K. Edward Copeland, New

Zion Baptist Church (who was "rained

out" in May); Apostle Mark Williams,

Banner of Truth/House of Refuge; Rev.

Steve Cossey, Total Faith Community

Church; Rev. DeCarto Draper, Jr.,

Providence Baptist Church; and Minister

Carl L. Towns and Minister David

Sidney of Pilgrim.

The half-hour worship time is inclu-

sive of music or dance, prayer, scripture,

meditation, a message, and a closing

prayer. Coffee and rolls are available

following each service, and you may tour

the garden at no cost.

~ Hope to see you there! ~

A Monthly Publication of the Pilgrim Baptist Church—Rockford, Illinois

VISION STATEMENT:

The vision of the Pilgrim Baptist Church is the fulfillment of God’s promise of salvation through the belief in the ministry of

Jesus Christ and the empowerment of excellence in all people through Christian education and community activism.

JUNE, 2010 VOLUME V, ISSUE 7

PILGRIM BAPTIST

CHURCH

1703 South Central Avenue

Rockford, IL 61102

815-968-4449

www.pilgrimbaptist.org

MINISTERIAL TEAM

Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board

Senior Pastor

~ ~ ~

Minister Carmen Jordan

Minister Willie Reed

Minister David Sidney

Minister Carl L. Towns

WEEKLY WORSHIP

Tuesday:

9:30 am—Bible Study (Will

Resume after Labor Day)

Wednesday:

6:00 pm—Prayer Service

6:30 pm—Bible Study

Sunday:

9:00 a.m.—Sunday School

10:30 a.m.—Worship Service

INSIDE

Events Calendar 2

Special Dates 2

Father’s Day 2

Cookin’ w/Brotherhood 2

Jazz on the Lawn 2

Spring/Mothers’ Luncheon 3

Honoring Graduates 4

Rotary Int’l. Conference 4

“A Church Inspired by

the Word and Empowered

by the Holy Spirit.”

ALL ARE WELCOME!

The Pilgrim Messenger

Non-denominational Worship Service - Thursdays from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.

through September at The Pavilion - Anderson Japanese Gardens

Everyone is welcome! Free refreshments! Free tour of Gardens!

(Contributed by Mrs. Beverly Owens)

Do you suffer from the “I’m-not-a-

morning-person” syndrome? Try this

refreshing non-denominational worship

experience just once, and perhaps you will

change your mind! The new Pavilion at

Anderson Japanese Gardens, located at

318 Spring Creek Road in Rockford, has

proven to be a wonderful worship oasis

with each service an awesome and spirit-

filled start to the day.

Mrs. Beverly Owens, Pilgrim's office

manager and coordinator of the Thursday

worship, mentioned that during one of the

services, the Pastor asked everyone to

bow in prayer. Just then, the ducks and

geese started quacking and honking! The

Pastor calmly waited and said, “Let every-

thing that hath breath praise the Lord!”

Though wanting to laugh, the worshipers

somehow found an immediate sense of

reverence and confirmation that all of

God’s creation have a right to praise Him!

The Pavilion At

01 Deron Brooks

04 Mother Thelma Fisk

06 Randell McLin

06 Barbara Wilson

07 Lorene Skelton

08 Marquavian Williams

08 Willie Bell

13 Kenneth & Marilyn Board

Anniversary

15 Shelia Waller

17 Mitch & Matti Chappel

Anniversary

17 Shatuana Williams

24 Jerry & Beverly Owens

Anniversary

26 Margie Johnson

29 Randy & Janie Cook

Anniversary

JUNE, 2010 THE PILGRIM MESSENGER PAGE 3 PAGE 2 THE PILGRIM MESSENGER JUNE, 2010

PILGRIM OFFICE STAFF

Office Manager

Mrs. Beverly Owens

815-968-4449

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Queen Patterson

815-968-4449

NEWSLETTER TEAM

Senior Editor/Advisor

Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board

Senior Pastor

Editor

Mrs. Helen Ware

815-877-6593

[email protected]

Associate Editor

Mrs. Beverly Owens

815-968-4449

[email protected]

Contributing Photographers

Mr. Robert Roby

Mrs. Helen Ware

Mrs. Janie Wilson-Cook

Proofreader

Mrs. Jacquelyn Tenard

Technical Support to Editor

Mr. Sedrick Hyacinthe

OTHER INFORMATION

News may be submitted to the

Editor (as above) by the 15th

of the preceding month. To

receive the newsletter via e-

mail, send request to editor.

Current and past issues are

posted on Pilgrim’s Website,

managed by

Janie Wilson-Cook at

www.pilgrimbaptist.org

EVENTS CALENDAR

JUNE, 2010

06 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship / Communion

11 and 12 Friday & Saturday: Annual Leaders’ Retreat

13 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship

13 Sunday 1:00 pm—Foster Care Luncheon at Pilgrim

19 Saturday 1:00 pm—“Cookin’ with the Brotherhood” (Pilgrim)

20 Sunday 9:00 am—”Bring a Father to Sunday School”

Reception In honor of Fathers

20 Sunday 11:00 am*—Morning Worship / Father’s Day

*(Note later starting time for worship!)

21 Monday First Day of Summer


Reception Honoring Graduates after Morning Worship

JULY, 2010

04 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship / Communion

10 Saturday 6:00 pm—Community Event at Pilgrim

“Jazz on the Lawn” with Evon Sams




01 Pastor Kenneth R. Board

05 Mother Beulah Slaughter

05 Marquise Williams

07 Willie & Bertha Bell

Anniversary

07 Deacon Christopher Morris

08 Deacon Robert Thomas

08 Minister Willie & Margaret Reed

Anniversary

14 Minister Willie Reed

14 Mother Lillie M. Martin

15 Mike Campbell

15 Deacon Douglas Thurmond

16 Shneera Habib

18 Polly Saunders

18 Albertha “Bert” Towns

20 Mother Georgia Cooper

21 Dea. Emer. Carl & Albertha Towns

Anniversary

JULY, 2010 JUNE, 2010

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

All are birthdays unless stated otherwise!

The weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9, was spent at

Pilgrim showing and telling all mothers how much they are loved and

appreciated. There was a wonderful gathering of family and friends at

Saturday’s Annual Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers sponsored by Pilgrim’s

Women’s Ministry, held in a space lovingly and beautifully decorated by

Sisters Matti Chappel, Nanelle Due and Deloras Ransom.

A delicious spring meal prepared by Sister Lorraine Thurmond and

her assistants was served up by members of the Pilgrim Brotherhood, and

music was provided by Brother Evon Sams. The event was kept on track by

M.C. Sister Virginia Pettigrew-Wheaton. During lunch, those attending were

entertained with performances by Sister Beverly Owens and Minister Carl L.

Towns, and gifts were given to special mothers.

All of the above led up to the our dynamic guest speaker, Evangelist

Pamela Jackson of Merrillville, Indiana, (at right) who blessed all with her

message and personalized prayers. Sister Albertha Towns, President of the

Women’s Ministry, thanked the speaker and the many Pilgrim sisters and brothers who helped make the

event such a success. Pastor Kenneth R. Board capped off a wonderful afternoon of celebrating

mothers with his always encouraging remarks and the benediction!

Below Left: Pastor Board and Minister Angela Davis

smile for the camera. Below Center: Minister Carl L.

Towns “performs” the song, “MOTHER.” Below Right:

Sister Jackie Tenard and Deacon Roby Johnson

greet guests. Bottom of Page: The many guests

attending the “Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers”

give rapt attention to the speaker.

~ Photos on this page were taken by Brother Robert Roby ~

LYDIANS “ROSE BOWL”

During Sunday morning worship

on Mother’s Day, the Lydians

presented roses to mothers in

their annual “Rose Bowl” cere-

mony. Sister Lillie Hamberlin is

President of the Lydians.

JAZZ ON THE LAWN!

THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED—NO ADMISSION CHARGE!

~ A free-will offering will benefit the Elevator Wing at Pilgrim Baptist Church ~

~ Bring your chair or blanket / Food Concessions Available ~

Evon Sams has been playing the saxophone since fifth grade and is now a senior at Auburn

High School where he participates in the Creative and Performing Arts Program. As a sought-

after musician, Evon has played at a number of facilities and events and was most recently

pictured in the Rockford Register Star as he played at the Coronado Theater for the “2010

Academic All-Stars Salute.” He has received Rock Valley College’s Outstanding Musician

Award two years in a row. Evon shares his talents during Pilgrim’s regular Sunday worship

service and first gave a concert for Pilgrim’s Elevator Wing Fund at age 13.

(Photo by Robert Roby)

Mark Your Calendar:

6:00 PM Saturday, July 10

On the grounds of Pilgrim

A Concert Featuring

EVON SAMS

On the Sax

See graduates on Page 4.

“COOKIN’ WITH THE

BROTHERHOOD!”

The men of Pilgrim plan to

fire up the grills on the

church’s grounds

on Saturday,

June 19.

Those who

will are asked to

bring side dishes

to complement the

burgers, brats,

and more for all to

share beginning at

1:00 p.m. All are invited!

For more details, contact

Brother Leonard Tolbert

or the church office

at 815-968-4449.

PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

1703 South Central Avenue—Rockford, IL 61102

Office: 815-968-4449 / Fax: 815-968-2603 / www.pilgrimbaptist.org

Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board, Senior Pastor

PAGE 4 JUNE, 2010 THE PILGRIM MESSENGER

Ministry Focus for 2010: “Lord, Make Me A Witness For Jesus Christ.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!

DISTRICT ROTARY CONFERENCE

The 2010 Northern Illinois

District Rotary Conference was

held at the Clock Tower Resort in

Rockford on Friday, April 30,

where Pastor Kenneth R. Board

made a presentation.

The photo at right and others

were sent to Pastor Board by

George R. Partlo, who stated, “I

would like to thank you once

again for the splendid contri-

bution you made to the opening

ceremonies of our District

Conference.”

Family and friends are invited to a reception in honor of

our graduates immediately following worship service

on Sunday, June 27, 2010.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

SHATIQUA BROWN—Auburn High School

Plan: Rock Valley College, Cosmetology / Parent: Sheila

Waller / Grandparents: Mrs. Ruby Brown and the late Mr.

Thomas Brown

PATRICK COOK—Auburn High School

Plans: Beloit College; International Studies

Parents: Randy Cook & Janie Wilson-Cook

JACQUALINE WALKER EDWARDS—Guilford H.S.

Plans: A four-year college; Psychology Major

Parent: Nicole Walker

MICHAEL MANN—Winnebago High School

Plans: Sauk Valley College, Dixon, IL

Parents: Danny and Andrea Mann

MARQUISE WILLIAMS—Jefferson High School

Plans: Augustana College; Psychology Major

Parents: Jahleel & Melva Price and Mark Williams

SHATUANA WILLIAMS—Auburn High School

Plans: Rock Valley College (later transfer to Western Illinois

University) Psychology Major / Parent: Ko Tika Iverson

KARLI WRIGHT—Jefferson High School

Plans: Rock Valley College & transfer to 4-year college

Parents: Ricky & Staci Wright / Grandparents: Deaconess

Hallie Williams and the late Deacon Haughty Williams

COLLEGE GRADUATES

DEVLON BROOKS—Northern Illinois University

B.A. in Industrial Technology, with Emphasis on Computer-

Aided Design (CAD)

Plans: Secure a position as a CAD Drafter

Parent: Debra Curry

ELIZABETH COOK—Northern Illinois University

B.A. in English

Plans: Full-time employment

Parents: Randy Cook & Janie Wilson-Cook

BYRON EMERSON—Ashford University, Clinton, IA

B.A. in Business

Plans: Employment with Wells Fargo Bank in

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Parents: Deacon Oliver and Deaconess Elizabeth Emerson

ELDRIDGE H.E. GILBERT, III—Rice Univ., Houston

M.B.A. and Principal’s Certificate

Plans: Opening a Charter School in Houston, Texas

Parents: Eldridge H. E. “Skip” Gilbert & Paulette Gilbert

ERICIA HALL—Northern Illinois University

B.A. in English

Parents: Deacon-in-Training Erick Hall and Trustee Chair

Vivette Hall / Grandparent: Mrs. Margie Johnson

REV. CATHERINE SCOTT-JACKSON-Virginia Union

University, Master of Divinity Degree

Plans: Continue to preach the Word of God

Husband: Philip Jackson

DEACON CHRISTOPHER MORRIS—McHenry County

College, Associate Degree in Applied Science and Business

Management / Plans: Continued employment & education /

Wife: Deaconess Albara Morris

STUART “A.J.” SCOTT, JR.—Lane College, Jackson,TN

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Plans: Employment in area of interest

Parents: Philip & Rev. Catherine Jackson, and Stuart Scott

VIRGINIA PETTIGREW-WHEATON—Rockford College

M.A., Teaching; working on Special Education Endorsement

Plans: Continue teaching / Son: Noah Wheaton

Graduates listed are those known at the time of publication!

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