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, 2011 Volume VI , Issue 6

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 Angela Davis Minister Carmen Jordan

Minister Sharon M. Olson Minister Willie Reed

Minister David Sidney Minister Carl L. Towns

WEEKLY WORSHIP Tuesday: 9:30 am—Bible Study

Wednesday: 12:00 Noon—Bible Study 6:00 pm—Prayer Service 6:30 pm—Bible Study 6:30 pm—Youth Bible Study

Sunday: 9:00 am—Sunday School 10:30 am—Worship Service 10:30 am—Children’s Church* *Will resume in the fall”

INSIDE

Events Calendar 2

Birthdays & Anniversaries 2

Creekwood/Pilgrim Service 2

Children’s Church 3

More Honoring Mothers 3

Pilgrim Beautification Day 4

“A Church Inspired by the Word and Empowered by

the Holy Spirit.” ALL ARE WELCOME!

The Pilgrim Messenger

Guest speaker for the “Annual Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers” on May 7 was Mrs. Sharon Malone, First Lady of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. At right, Mrs. Malone is shown with Minister Carmen Jordan (left) and Mrs. Albertha Towns, President of the Pilgrim Women’s Ministry (right). Mrs. Malone was introduced by her husband, Rev. Louis E. Malone, Pastor of St. Luke. Pilgrim’s men served the many guests in several ways.

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“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her . . . Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman

that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.”--Proverbs 31: 28, 30

Two special events honored all Mothers at Pilgrim. On Satur-

day, May 7, there was the “Annual

Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers,” sponsored by the Women’s Ministry.

On Sunday, May 8, the Lydians Ministry

honored mothers with their “Annual Rose

Bowl.” Recipients of roses at left included church mothers, fos-ter mothers, adoptive mothers, and others.

In the above photo, Mrs. Matti Chappel sings “Give Me My Flowers . . .” just before the Lydians Ministry women distributed roses to mothers during Sunday morning worship on

Mother’s Day. President of the Lydians Ministry is Mrs. Lillie Hamberlin.

The Pilgrim Messenger June, 2011

JUNE, 2011

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES All are birthdays unless stated otherwise!

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PILGRIM OFFICE STAFF

Office Manager Mrs. Beverly Owens

Phone: 815-968-4449 Fax: 815-968-2603

beverlyzsong@aol.com

Administrative Assistant Mrs. Queen Patterson

815-968-4449

NEWSLETTER TEAM

Senior Editor/Advisor Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board

Senior Pastor

Editor and Producer Mrs. Helen Ware

815-877-6593 h.f.ware@comcast.net

Associate Editor

Mrs. Beverly Owens 815-968-4449

beverlyzsong@aol.com

Contributing Photographers Mrs. Helen Ware

Mrs. Janie Wilson-Cook

Proofreader Mrs. Jacquelyn Tenard

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

JUNE, 2011

05 Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service / Communion 12 Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service 13 Monday HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Pastor and First Lady Board! 19 Sunday 9:00 am - “Bring a Father to Sunday School” 19 Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service - FATHER’S DAY 26 Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service-Graduate Recognition Day!

JULY, 2011

01 Friday HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Pastor Board! 03 Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service / Communion 04 Monday Independence Day - Church Closed 10 Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service 10 Sunday Birthday Reception for Pastor Board (following service) 17 Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service 24 Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service 30 Saturday “Fishing with the Pastor” - (Watch for more information) 31 Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service

01 Pastor Kenneth R. Board 05 Mother Beulah Slaughter 05 Marquise Williams 07 Willie & Bertha Bell Wedding Anniversary 07 Deacon Chris Morris 08 Dea. Emer. Robert Thomas 08 Min. Willie & Mrs. Margaret Reed Wedding Anniversary 14 Mother Lillie Martin 14 Minister Willie Reed 16 Shneera Habib 18 Polly Saunders 28 Albertha Towns 20 Mother Georgia Cooper 21 Dea. Emer. Carl O. & Mrs. Towns Wedding Anniversary

JULY, 2011

EVENTS CALENDAR

01 Deron Brooks 04 Mother Thelma Fisk 05 Nichole Gallas 06 Randell McLin 06 Barbara Wilson 07 Lorene Skelton 08 Marquavian Williams 08 Willie Bell 13 Pastor & First Lady Board Wedding Anniversary 15 Sheila Waller 17 Mitch & Matti Chappel Wedding Anniversary 17 Shatuana Williams 22 Barbara Spady 24 Jerry & Beverly Owens Wedding Anniversary 26 Margie Johnson 27 Deacon Ben Newson 28 Randy & Janie Cook Wedding Anniversary

What a blessing to God and His people it was to have the Creek-wood and Pilgrim Baptist Church families back together in fellow-ship and praise once again! From the first time these two great bodies in Christ began their fellowship, it was evident that God was at the head of it all! We have learned, shared, cried, worshiped and rejoiced over many a good meal together over the years. Through pastoral leadership, member and location changes, God’s plan for the binding of these two church’s hearts has not been lost. Pastor Darren Loeppky brought a powerful word from the Lord and Pilgrim’s Mass Choir lifted hearts in song. Prayerfully, coming to-gether again has given each person a renewed spirit to once again let the world know that we are Christian by our love!

Happy Birthday & Anniversary!

“Bring a Father to Sunday School”

is a special tribute to all fathers, hosted by the Sunday School staff

and the Women’s Min-istry. Come to Sunday School on Father’s Day

and bring all dads with you!

BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS OUR HEARTS IN CHRISTIAN LOVE!

The Creekwood and Pilgrim Baptist Church families continue to share in worship and breaking bread.

Photos courtesy of Oscar Trujillo

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The “Annual Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers” was a wonderful event in a room beautifully decorated with colorful butterflies by Matti Chappel and Carol Bell. The meal was prepared with leadership by Shirley Aliprandi and help from many others. The Men of Pilgrim honored the mothers by serving the meal and acting as hosts. Mrs. Sharon Malone’s inspirational message about mothers referenced Pilgrim’s 2011 theme, “Our Best for God’s Glory.” Entertainment included a “barbershop” version of the “Mother” song by Minister Carl L. Towns and his sister Carol Jo Brown of Lafayette, IN. Minister Sharon Olson of Pilgrim and her husband, Dr. Mitch Olson, performed a mov-ing instrumental duet with violin and keyboard. Many attending said it was a great way to honor mothers!

Mistress of Ceremony Bethanne Holifield kept the program moving while entertaining with witty anecdotes. Staci Wright presented the gifts prepared for mothers in four categories: Mother with youngest child; oldest child; most children; and the mother who traveled far-thest. Recipients were Shatiqua Brown (at right); Carol Jo Brown; and Mrs. Georgia Moore, who was a winner in two categories.

Pastor Louis

Malone and Mrs.

Sharon Malone of

St. Luke Baptist

Church

THEY ARE PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT!

More . . .Honoring Mothers!

Pilgrim’s “Journeyland” Children’s Church at-tendees had a wonderful time experiencing and learning about God in exciting new ways. Seen in these photos, the “Journeyland” teachers and students gather for a picture dur-ing their season end celebration. Minister Car-men Jordan has led the staff and children in using technology, interesting curriculum and fun crafts as a means to excite and empower our children with the Word of God.

The staff has been successful in finding ways to meet our children where they are and engaging them in the activity of Worship. One parent commented that it was exciting to see their child run to her class in anticipation of what would take place that Sunday in “Journeyland”. The “Journeyland” experience will resume in September.

“Journeyland” attendees led by Min. Carmen Jordan (2nd from left) and Mrs. Georgia Moore (back center)

Min. Jordan shares a lesson, assisted by teacher, Albara Morris.

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

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Ministry Focus for 2011: “Our Best for God’s Glory!”Ministry Focus for 2011: “Our Best for God’s Glory!”Ministry Focus for 2011: “Our Best for God’s Glory!”

CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS!

Well … though our moms probably told us that, this statement is not found in the Bible. BUT, it surely ties in with our church focus, “Our Best for God’s Glory!” The Pilgrim family came together under the leadership of Custodian, John Rasch, to help beautify the church facility on Saturday, May 14th. The day was dreary, rainy and cold, but the spirits of those who came to work were high! Each person signed up for a designated project. There were painters, window washers, kitchen organizers and woodwork cleaners. Persons worked inside and outside of our building to get things spic and span. Even the outside shed was cleared out and old things were discarded. From youth to retired seniors, each one had something to contribute toward making things look organized and clean. Mrs. Lorraine Thurmond made sure that all of the workers had a great lunch. The conversation at lunch was priceless, as it centered around the fellowship and pride of completing much needed beautification projects. Thanks to Deacon Forest Patterson and Deacon Emeritus, Robert Thomas for their vision long ago to share the responsibility of helping to keep our church and surrounding areas in a way that would please God, and to John Rasch for resurrecting and directing the vision! It appears that this will become an annual event, so if you missed it this year, keep your supplies and tools in a convenient place! We’ll look forward to seeing you next year! (Below) Members and friends busy at work during Pilgrim’s Beautification Day. (Photos courtesy of Rick Fernandez)