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Volume 38 Number 04
The Monthly Newsletter of Pilgrim
Lutheran Church 3901 First Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (612) 825-5375
From the Desk of Pastor Pete
The Mad Shepherd
It was just a plastic whistle, a child’s toy really. But it worked.
We were in Wenling, China on a blustery November day. It wasn’t a beach day but our hosts wanted us
to see the ocean. The steep path led down past small family farms. On our way back up we heard the
whistle. We weren’t the only ones who heard. The whistle belonged to a shepherd and every time he
blew it the sheep came from wherever they were—behind rocks and bushes, hidden in ravines. The
sheep were different sizes and colors, male and female. But there was only one shepherd.
Jesus used the same picture to describe himself. To the proud people in his audience who imagined that
only they could be God’s people, Jesus said that he had “sheep that are not of this sheep pen.” The
voice of the Good Shepherd continues to call his followers from people of all nations and walks of life.
It’s too small a thing for Jesus to sacrifice himself for one nation or group of people. So the Good
Shepherd continues to call. He speaks through his Word and the faithful witness of his people, calling
all to new life and hope and peace.
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Jesus ca
April 2016
Table of Contents
Pastor Notes.….………………………………..Page 1-4 FamilyFunTime…….………………………….Page 12
Birthdays/Anniversariers...…………………… Page 5 Childrens Fun Time……………………………Page 13
Announcements/Prayers……………………… Page 6-10 Calendar………………………………………..Page 14
School News……………………………………Page 11
I’m sure the man with the plastic whistle did a fine job of shepherding. But Jesus goes further than any
other shepherd. He lays down his life for the sheep. When Jesus said that his audience called him crazy.
Of course that’s crazy—a shepherd doesn’t die for his sheep. But Jesus did. And in his sacrifice we
find forgiveness and a new relationship with God.
This mad shepherd calls us to see the world through his, the change the world in his Name. In Jesus
Christ, people become opportunities for the gospel, friends that we can share the good news with. The
voice of the Good Shepherd has changed us. Can we be crazy enough to be his voice?
Good Shepherd Sunday is April 17
14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—
15 just as the Father knows me and I know the
Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16
I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also.
They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17
The reason my Father loves me is that I
lay down my life—only to take it up again. 18
No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority
to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.” 19
The Jews who heard these words were again divided. 20
Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving
mad. Why listen to him?” 21
But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”
John 10:14-21
Wednesday Bible Studies
Life’s Healing Choices is a biblical look at the promises of God and the attitudes that set us free from
hurts, hangups and habits. There are questions, memory verses, practical applications and more.
Wednesday’s at 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. in the fireside room.
The Eight Sessions Include:
Session One: Admitting Need - The Reality Choice
Session Two: Getting Help - The Hope Choice
Session Three: Letting Go - The Commitment Choice
Session Four: Coming Clean - The Housecleaning Choice
Session Five: Making Changes - The Transformation Choice
Session Six: Repairing Relationships - The Relationship Choice
Session Seven: Maintaining Momentum - The Growth Choice
Session Eight: Recycling Pain - The Sharing Choice
Are you using Instagram? If you have a picture of Pilgrim people or events,
share it with hashtag #pilgrimmpls
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As always we have opportunities to grow in understanding God’s Word through Bible studies.
Every Sunday you can join Dr. Scott Gostchock with the 7E’s Bible study between worship services in
the fireside room.
On Tuesday mornings we have the “early risers” study at 6:30 am in the board room (across the hall
from the fireside room).
LIFT (Ladies in Faith Today) meets every other Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the fireside room. The
current study is called “Stuck.”
Do you feel stuck?
So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck
pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can't even name. These stuck places
often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think.
We've been trying to fix this feeling with everything but...
God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to
Him. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who
has a plan to restore it, to restore us.
The eight lessons are simple and interactive, offering projects, stories, and Bible study to dig into
Scripture, to deeply engage the mind and heart. Because as we realize that our stuck places are the very
places that make us ache for God, we find Him waiting there for us with hope and freedom.
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2016 at Pilgrim: Rooted and Growing
Our sermon and worship themes for 2016
April
3: Jesus Our Leader: Revelation 1:4-18
10: Jesus Our Song: Revelation 5:11-14
17: Jesus Our Shepherd: Revelation 7:9-17
24: Jesus Our Home: Revelation 21:1-6
May
1: Education Sunday ONE SERVICE at 9:30 a.m.
8: Mothers’ Day
15: Working Together . . . for Good (Pentecost) Genesis 11:1-9
22 Confirmation (Trinity Sunday)
29 Our Message to the World: Galatians 1:1-10
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April Birthdays
Joe Bottensek 1
Alexander Gronemeyer 2
Jakob Shaninghouse 2
Anita Kurth 3
Justin McGowan 3
Steve Cambrice 5
Viola Jensen 9
Tarnue Jallah 10
Ethel Goplen 12
Melissa Rach 12
Paul Dahlin 14
Robert Helmen 14
Caroline Hardyman 16
Stephanie Miller 17
Benjamin Anderson 19
Blanche Odegard 19
Robert Gunderson 20
George Cattle 21
Elaine Weber 21
Mia Puterbaugh 22
Yeane Kiazolu 25
Rose Hoppenrath 26
Allen Geiselhart 27
Cynthia Sroga 28
Adam Heilman 30
April Wedding Anniversary
Thomas & Anita Kurth 1
Darrell & Karla Sampson 22
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Announcements
Electronic News Letter
Did you sign up for the electronic version of our monthly newsletter but are not receiving it? If you
answered yes to this question please get in touch with me. It is due to the way you signed up so I would
like to get that fixed for you. Zoe Herzig 763-360-6150
Want to place an article in the News Letter?
If you want to place an article in the News Letter you may do so by handing it in to Zoe Herzig or
email it to her at Zherzig@yahoo.com. All articles are due NO LATER than the 20th of each month
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found items are in a basket by the tracts in the narthex (1st Avenue entrance) of the church.
Call the church office at 612-825-5375 to inquire about lost and found items.
Lock doors and turn off lights
Pilgrim Church highly encourages the use of our facilities by groups: Pioneers, Ladies Guild, Bible
Study, etc. We ask for each group, upon leaving, to verify all lights are turned off and doors are shut
tight. Doors need to be checked by pulling on them as they may not lock unless forced shut.
Numerous times staff members have arrived to find the doors not locked and lights left on. Not
checking the doors puts our property in danger of vandalism, theft and a host of other issues. Leaving
lights on causes additional funds to be sent to Xcel Energy that could have been used to spread the
Gospel.
Do YOU need a ride to Church?
Or, do you know someone who would like to attend a worship service at Pilgrim but has no
transportation? The benefits of being present in God’s house, sitting with others, singing, praying and
praising God are huge. Many of us are already giving rides to those who need it, but there are still
some drivers who would be willing to pick others up on a regular basis or occasionally. If you would
like a ride to church some Sunday please call Pastor Leyrer or Tam in the church office at 612-825-
5375.
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Announcements
PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for the United States military and the following enlisted and/or deployed service men and
women:
Chris and Ryan Altema, Paul Bandelin, Thomas Bonde; Justin Brandt, Jason Fahey, Nicholas
Neumann, Cory Williams, and John Zimmerman..
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR OUR MEMBERS
People to pray for (Please call the church office if you would like a name added to this list.)
Renee Anderson; Ramon Belanger; Lee Brandel; Dorothy DeYoung; Ken Gostchock; Rebecca
Herzig; Stephanie Kern; Leah Leyrer; Dan and Liana (Leyrer) Tyrrell and babies; Jennifer
(Anderson) Rotering; Tom and Matt Strieter; Mary Ann Williams; and Pilgrim shut-ins.
Early riser’s bible study – all are welcome!
All are welcome to join us for Bible study every Tuesday morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Coffee
and refreshments are provided. Digging into God’s word with fellow Christians is a great way to start
the day!
ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to beautify the altar with flowers, contact Dale Mueller for more information at
dalem9999@yahoo.com or 612-554-9121.
Hello Pilgrim Family,
We are in the process of planning our annual VBS. This year we would like to switch it up a little and
offer a day VBS. We are looking for anyone who is interested in volunteering for all the days or some
day or even half days. We are willing to work with the time you have to volunteer.
Dates: June 20, 21, 22, and 23
Times: 8-3 pm
doors will open at 7:40 am and pick up is 3 pm
We will have lessons, art, science, games, gym, water exploration and a field trip on Thursday, snacks,
lunch, and breakfast
email: shannon@pilgrimonline.net
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Announcements
FOOD SHELF ITEMS NEEDED
The food shelf DESPERATELY needs canned fruit and canned meats only. Thank you!
A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. Proverbs 22:9
Pilgrim Ladies Guild
We are looking for new members to join our Ladies Guild. We are a service organization and
we need and invite you to bring in new thoughts and ideas. Please mark your calendar for the
1st Wednesday of any month to attend and see what we are about. All Pilgrim women are
encouraged and welcome to attend. Many think we only cater food; but the truth is, very few of
us cook or bake. We have many areas of interests and our committees are: sanctuary, flowers,
annual garage sale, food shelf, cards, annual craft sale, and catering. We are a Guild of many
ages, thoughts, words, and actions. Please consider joining us. We would be pleased to see
you! Thank you!
Catering – your help is needed
The Ladies Guild needs help with catering events (mostly funerals). Both men and women can
help! There are several areas that you can help with: setting up tables, serving, clean-up, and
furnishing bars. Whether you work or not, bringing a pan of bars is always greatly appreciated!
If you are willing to serve Pilgrim and the Lord in this way, please contact Sherry
Schochenmaier at 763-416-5003 or contact the church office. Thank you!
Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving
Pilgrim wants to remind you that we offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly
offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual congregation members and provides
much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. Direct Debit Giving is used to automatically
transfer funds from your checking or savings account to the church’s bank account. Credit & Debit
Card Giving lets you make offerings automatically on a predetermined schedule using a credit or debit
card. Online Giving lets you go to www.pilgrimonline.net at any time to set up an automatic donation
plan, change your donation plan, make a one-time donation or view your online donation history. As
you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving. Authorization forms and
additional information are available from the church office.
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Announcements
NEW DAY PREGNANCY CENTER
We are looking for volunteers! If interested please contact Katelyn Witte (952-334-5990 or
k.witte7@gmail.com) or Joy Gostchock (651-207-8387 or bagostchock@hotmail.com). We also are in
need of more donations for the Center: diapers (sizes NB-6); strollers, portable crib/pack ‘n play;
winter clothes (all sizes, boys & girls); winter coats (all sizes, boys & girls); baby food; and formula.
NURSERY HELP
Thank you to ALL who have contributed to the church nursery. It is nice to have a safe place for our
young children, and I am sure the nursery is appreciated by visitors. Help is needed to keep the room
tidy. Please contact Rachel Josephitis (Rachel.josephitis@gmail.com) if you are interested in
volunteering to clean the nursery when needed. Very little of your time is needed—maybe only 30
minutes the whole month to sanitize/vacuum/pick up. Thanks for considering!
FORMULA DRINKS – New Day Pregnancy Center
New Day Pregnancy Center is giving away 9 ounce kid’s junior full-protein formula drinks. Some of
these drinks are expiring at Christmas time, and there are several cases with expiration dates all the
way up to October 2016. Please contact Katelyn Witte (952-334-5990 or k.witte7@gmail.com) or Joy
Gostchock (651-207-8387 or bagostchock@hotmail.com) if you would like to take advantage of this
opportunity. Thank you!
LUNCH ROOM HELPERS
Joni Shields, the school cook, is need of Thursday helpers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you are
interested, please contact Joni at 612-806-1027. Thank you!
COFFEE HOUR – SERVERS NEEDED
Thank you to everyone who has signed up and/or served at our coffee hour(s) between Sunday
services. There are open spaces in need of servers. Please sign up (the sheet is on the door going into
the kitchen) or contact (text or call) Deb Ndekwe @ 612-810-4650. Blessings!
LET’S NURTURE OUR PILGRIM FAMILY If you haven’t seen someone you know in church for a while, please reach out to them with a phone
call, text, email, or card. Everyone needs to feel loved and appreciated
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Announcements
WELS WOMEN’S MINISTRY CONFERENCE
July 21-23, 2016
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI
Join your Christian sisters involved in mentoring and women’s ministry to be nurtured, encouraged and
equipped in Christ. For information and questions, contact Linda at wmconference@wels.net or (815)
540-7463.
WILL YOU BEFRIEND AN MLC STUDENT?
Martin Luther College (MLC) students would greatly appreciate receiving an encouraging card or e-
mail or visit from you during this school year. To get more information on how you or your church
may befriend a student, please e-mail your questions to mlcauxiliary@mic-wels.edu.
Camp Croix
Keep this date open:
August 19-21th
2016 is Pilgrim’s Family time at Camp Croix. Please mark your calendar
and plan to come and have a great time with family and friends. Cost will be adults 35.00
and kids(ages 5-14) 25.00. This cost will coverstaying in the cabins or lodge and food for all
day sat and Sunday AM. Come and enjoy the volleyball, the beach, hiking, swimming,
or just enjoy the peace of the camp. To sign up or if you have question please call
Jodi Nelson 612-861-1260.
Ladies Guild Rummage Sale
Mark your calander, our annual rummage sale will be June 15th
– 18th
, and help will be needed to set up
starting Sunday June 12th
, At this time we are not taking donations yet as there is no place to put them
yet, more information will be provided when you may start dropping things off. If you know you can
help during this week please contact Zoe Herzig @763-360-6150.
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UPCOMING EVENTS – PILGRIM LUTHERAN SCHOOL
www.pilgrimschoolonline.net
Lutheran Grade School Fine Arts Festival April 16
Book Fair April 29
Science and Fine Arts Fair April 29
Band & Piano Concert @ 6 p.m. May 19
Awards & Graduation @ 6 p.m. May 26
UPCOMING EVENTS – ST. CROIX LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
1200 Oakdale Avenue, West St. Paul, MN (651-455-1521) www.StCroixLutheran.org
Friday-Sunday, April 1-3 Spring Musical Bye Bye Birdie
UPCOMING EVENTS – WEST LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
3350 Harbor Lane North, Plymouth, MN (763-509-9378) www.wlhs.net
Saturday, April 9 Gala & Auction – Day at the Derby (Benefiting tuition assistance and
security improvements) Crowne Plaza, Plymouth, MN Event Tickets $50 – Student $40 – Table of
Eight - $360
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FAMILY FUN TIME
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CHILDRENS FUN TIME
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APRIL 2016 Pilgrim Lutheran Church
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
New Day Pregnancy Center
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
L.I.F.T.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
3 Worship
8:30 & 10:30—Worship
9:45—7 E’s Bible Study
9:45—Sunday School
9:45—Coffee Plus 5
4
5
Early Risers Bible Study
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
6 Mornings with Mommy 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Bible Exploration
10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Ladies Guild @ Noon
Worship Meeting @ Noon
7
Commission on Parish
Schools Visit
8
NO SCHOOL
Parent/Teacher Conferences
9 a.m. to Noon
9
New Day Pregnancy Center
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
10 Worship with Communion
8:30 & 10:30—Worship
9:45—7 E’s Bible Study
9:45—Sunday School
9:45—Coffee Plus 5
1:00—The SON Experience
11
Council of Elders
6 p.m.
12
Early Risers Bible Study
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
13
Bible Exploration
10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Worship Meeting @ Noon
14
Shut-in Visits
15
16
M.O.V.E. Cleaning Day
9:30 to Noon
New Day Pregnancy Center
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
L.I.F.T.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
17 Worship
8:30 & 10:30—Worship
9:45—7 E’s Bible Study
9:45—Sunday School
9:45—Coffee Plus 5
18
19
Early Risers Bible Study
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
20 Mornings with Mommy
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Bible Exploration
10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Worship Meeting @ Noon
21
Shut-in Visits
22
23
New Day Pregnancy Center
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
24 Worship with Communion
8:30 & 10:30—Worship
9:45—7 E’s Bible Study
9:45—Sunday School
9:45—Coffee Plus 5
1:00—The SON Experience
25
26
Early Risers Bible Study
6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
27
Bible Exploration
10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Worship Meeting @ Noon
28
MLC Urban Education
Program Visit
Noon to 3 p.m.
29
Science & Fine Arts Fair
6 p.m.
30
New Day Pregnancy Center
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
L.I.F.T.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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