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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.

JULY, 2010 VOLUME V, ISSUE 8

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 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

New Fitness Classes 2

Pilgrim’s 93rd Anniversary 2

Graduates Honored 3

Crossover Youth Summit 3

Jazz on the Lawn 3

The Brotherhood Cooks 4

“A Church Inspired by

the Word and Empowered

by the Holy Spirit.”

ALL ARE WELCOME!

The Pilgrim Messenger

Did you know that Pilgrim will be

celebrating 93 years as a church on the

fourth Sunday in August? Our Anniversary

co-chairs will invite you to serve in many

capacities as we prepare to celebrate and

thank God for our GREAT church! Are you

spiritually and physically

ready to celebrate this mile-

stone occasion?

During worship on

the third and fourth

Sundays in July, I will be

preaching from the theme,

“The Theology of Fasting,”

and teaching and preaching

from Daniel 1, Matthew 4,

and Mark 9:14-29. You

might ask, "What is a

Fast?"

First of all, a fast is a

spiritual discipline whereby

one voluntarily withdraws

from eating and drinking

certain foods and beverages. Fasting is to

the spirit as fertilizer is to plants, kindling to

a fireplace, a drummer to a band, and

gasoline to a car’s engine. Fasting gives

us the spiritual power we need to do

ministry! Fasting gives us the inner ear to

hear God’s voice/will clearly, to understand

God’s Word more plainly, to act with

greater faith and clarity, and to serve

others with power from on high!

A "Daniel Fast" is named after the

Old Testament prophet, Daniel, who was

taken captive as a teenager to Babylon to

serve in King Nebuchadnezzar’s court.

Daniel refused to eat the exotic meats and

fine wine offered to him and his three

fellow friends.

He begged the palace master to

allow him to eat pulse (vegetables) and

drink water for 10 days to prove that he

would remain as healthy as those who ate

the food offered by the king. Daniel chose

to obey God and to follow the Jewish

dietary laws (see

Leviticus) rather than

receive favor and special

treatment by the pagan

king. “After the end of

ten days, it was observed

that they appeared better

and fatter (healthier) than

all of the young men who

had been eating the royal

rations. So the guard

continued to withdraw

their royal rations and the

wine they were to drink,

and gave them

vegetables.”

(Daniel 1:15-16)

In order for us to be spiritually fit to

celebrate our 93rd church anniversary, I

am asking all members and friends of

Pilgrim to join me on Sunday, August 1,in

a "Daniel Fast"—a ten-day period of

prayer and fasting, eating only vegetables

and fruit and drinking water. If you are not

able to fast because of medical reasons,

please pray with us as we offer our

bodies, minds, and spirit to God in this

way. What are we praying and fasting

for? We are praying and fasting for

spiritual breakthroughs for our church,

families, and communities! Expect

miracles as we approach our 93rd church

anniversary.

(See Anniversary, Page 2)

The Theology of Fasting

A “Daniel Fast”

By Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board, Pastor—Pilgrim Baptist Church

“Go . . . , and fast for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: . . .”

Esther 4:16

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

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PILGRIM OFFICE STAFF

Office Manager

Mrs. Beverly Owens

Phone: 815-968-4449

Fax: 815-968-2603

[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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

01 Helen Ware

03 Eugene Rigsby

07 Matthew & Emma Gentry

Anniversary

07 Carvin Tenard

09 Connie Goode

09 Eugene & Mia Rigsby

Anniversary

09 Christopher Tenard

10 George Cooper

10 Jean Gaynor

12 Shirley Aliprandi

14 Bertha Bell

22 Herman Aliprandi

26 Christyn Robinson

27 Charles & Patricia Fricks

Anniversary

28 Christopher Reed

29 Ceceli McLin

AUGUST, 2010 JULY, 2010

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

All are birthdays unless stated otherwise!

YOUTH SUMMIT

Minister David Sidney, one of Pilgrim’s youth

leaders, has announced “CROSSOVER,” a 3-day

youth summit for ages 12 to 19 years from Wednesday

through Friday, July 21-23, to be held at Rock Church

located at 6732 Harrison Avenue in Rockford.

The primary initiatives of this summit are to (1)

cultivate spiritual growth and (2) give students a hands-

on missions and service experience through work-

shops, speakers, music, evangelism, and more. The

theme this year is, “Do you see 20/20?” Local worship

leaders and some from Chicago and Tampa, Florida will

challenge students to consider what it means to follow

Jesus during the next decade.

It is anticipated that over 100 students will be

represented from Rockford. The enrollment fee of $55

covers all training and teaching, food, transportation,

lodging, and much more. Pilgrim has an initiative to

sponsor as many of our students as possible.

For more information, contact the church office,

check it out on Facebook, or e-mail Min. David Sidney

at [email protected]

~~ NEW ~~

Low-Impact

FITNESS CLASSES

conducted by Parnell &

Shawndolyn Smith

6:00 p.m. each Thursday

at Pilgrim

Wear comfy clothes and

shoes for 20 minutes of

low-impact stretching and

movement, PLUS great

health information!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Pilgrim Prepares for 93rd Anniversary!

On Sunday, August 22, Pilgrim will officially celebrate its 93rd anniversary during

a special worship service at 10:30 a.m. when Apostle Mark Williams, a former member

of Pilgrim and founder of Banner of Truth International Ministries, will be our guest

preacher.

As a prelude to this special worship, Pilgrim members and the community are

invited to celebrate during our Annual Anniversary Picnic on the grounds of Pilgrim on

Saturday, August 21. More details will be forthcoming from the co-chairs of the

Church Anniversary Planning Committee, Deacons and Deaconesses Samuel and

Jean Gaynor and Roby and Sonia Johnson.

In his message on Page 1 of this publication, Pastor Kenneth R. Board has chal-

lenged Pilgrim members and friends join him in a “Daniel Fast” beginning on August 1

for “spiritual breakthroughs for our church, families, and communities.”

At left, Pastor Kenneth R. Board and Apostle Mark Williams are shown in 2009

when the House of Refuge and Banner of Truth churches were guests at Pilgrim.

Pilgrim honored its 2010 graduates from high schools and colleges as well as

all promoted students on Sunday, June 27, 2010, during morning worship

and at a reception that followed in the Nancy Smith Youth Center. (See

graduate information in the June issue of the “Messenger.” Minister Willie

Reed delivered an inspiring and encouraging message during morning

worship. Special remarks were made by Rev. Catherine Scott Jackson (at

left) who earned her Master of Divinity degree. She is shown with her

husband, Philip Jackson, Pastor Kenneth Board, Vivette Hall (Chair of

the Trustees), and Deacon Samuel Gaynor. Rev. Jackson resides in

Chicago but says “Pilgrim will always be home.”

Pilgrim Congratulates 2010 Graduates

NURSERY OPEN HOUSE

The “Pilgrim Tots Nursery” will host

an open house after morning worship

on Sunday, August 15. The

congregation is invited to join the

staff for cake and punch and see

what is happening with our youngest

members. For more information,

contact Nichole Gallas.

At right, Marilyn Board supervises

tots at play, as Diedre Harvey gives

comfort to a sleepy little one.

JULY, 2010

04 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship / Pastor Ed Libby / Communion

05 Monday Independence Day Observed (office closed)

10 Saturday 6:00 pm—Community Event at Pilgrim

“Jazz on the Lawn” with Evon Sams

11 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship with Gentry/Benton Reunion: Family Clergy,

Speaker; Family Choir (Information, Sister Jacci Mannery)

11 Sunday 4:00 pm—Pilgrim goes to Allen Chapel A.M.E. (Annual Missionary Day)

18 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship (Birthday celebration for Pastor Board

will follow morning worship in Nancy Smith Youth Center)

21 Wednesday ”Crossover Youth Summit 2010” at Rock Church

Wednesday-Friday, July 21-23

25 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship

AUGUST, 2010

01 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship / Communion


14 Saturday 8:30-Noon—”Compassionate Communication” Workshop at Pilgrim

(The Community is invited to attend.)


21 Saturday 11:00 am/4:00 pm—Pilgrim’s 93rd Anniversary Picnic on Grounds of Pilgrim

22 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship / Anniversary Speaker, Apostle Mark Williams


“Jazz on the Lawn”

~ No Admission Charge ~

~ Free-Will Offering to benefit Pilgrim’s

Elevator Wing Fund ~

~ FOOD CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE ~

~ Bring Chairs or Blankets~

THE COMMUNITY IS

INVITED TO

A Concert Featuring

MR. EVON J. SAMS

with his Sax “Li’l Brother” &

OTHER ARTISTS

6:00 p.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010

On the Grounds Of Pilgrim Baptist Church

1703 S. Central Avenue—Rockford, Illinois

Phone: 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

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

PILGRIM’S MEN WERE SMOKIN’ (LITERALLY)

the potatoes he had sliced earlier;

and Pastor Board sautéed peppers

for the fajitas. T. L. Weddle brought

his home-made sweet potato pies

and Parnell Smith came with ribs.

With great cooperation from

wives and other women and men of

Pilgrim, four tables laden with food

were ready by the time the hungry

guests arrived early afternoon! Big

hits were the chess pies baked by

Shawndolyn Smith and the spicy

rice dish made by Joy Tolbert.

After the turkey was done and

the food had been served, some of

the men posed in their chef’s hats, as

they had truly earned the right to

wear the high-domed symbols of true

culinary artists!

The cookout was complete with

watermelon and lemonade!

Diners from all over the city

came to share in this wonderful

event of food and fellowship.

Pastor Board said that if anyone

left hungry, it would be their

fault only! Hats off (chef’s

hats, that is) to the men of The

Pilgrim Brotherhood. Their

sign above left no doubt as to

who they are and what was

happening!

After a stormy Friday night, Saturday,

June 19, dawned with a bright blue

sky and clear rain-washed air—a

perfect day for the men of Pilgrim to

show their skills on the grills!

Had you arrived early, you would

have seen Deacon Oliver Emerson

lovingly hand slicing fresh white

potatoes with a very, very large knife;

Leonard Tolbert (President of the

Brotherhood Ministry) manning several

grills including one with a turkey turn-

ing on a rotisserie; Pastor Kenneth

Board using a thermometer to check

his pork loin on the smoker; Michael

King flipping burgers — well, you get

the picture!

Later, the men seemed to be no

strangers to the kitchen as Remere

DuBois assembled his Mississippi

banana pudding; Deacon Oliver fried

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