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LENTEN WEDNESDAY
SUPPER AND BIBLE STUDY AT 5:30; EVENING PRAYERS AT 6:30
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Dear Pilgrims,
We had, in the experience of many of us, a wonderful worship service on Sunday with the deep story of the woman at the well.
I spoke about how this story in John 4 is connected to the story of Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. That story ends with the famous verse, God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten Son… Jesus shows his disciples what this world of God’s loving looks like. He takes them straight to the despised territory of Samaria – it was all bad blood there as far as the Israelites were concerned. Then Jesus engages in a long conversation with a woman—alone! It really couldn’t get much more inappropriate according to law and custom. But, before it’s all over, the person who (un)checked all the acceptable boxes becomes a gospel preacher.
We also had rich music with an organ, a cello, and the praise band. The cherry on top was the largest number of worshipers so far in 2023!
Our Wednesday Night fellowship, study, and worship events have been well attended, too. Tonight, we’ll talk about how the most Lutheran of all theologies – Law and Gospel – helps us understand the difficult passage in 1 Timothy about women not being permitted to preach and teach. I hope to see you there!
Pastor Mary
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Important news and information from Council | |
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Flood damage update
We received the insurance adjuster’s on-site inspection report and recommendations. In addition, the Property Committee contacted the insurance company to clarify our questions. Council will meet this Sunday, March 19, after church to hear the committee’s thoughts and recommendations. We will have more information for you next week after that meeting.
Communicate, communicate, communicate!
Her last call went out Friday, March 10, at 5:30 p.m. to 150 individuals. Of those, only one was unsuccessful. The other 149 were either answered (63) or went to voice mail (86). That’s excellent news. It means that by our new ability to communicate with our congregation quickly and effectively, we are successfully increasing the accuracy and frequency of information going to our congregation.
For those of you curious about other forms of communication we currently use to keep our congregation and others informed, we use:
DialMyCalls (telephone calling system)
Pastor Mary makes weekly (Friday, 5:30 p.m.) telephone calls to the congregation.
Electronic Sign by Road
Council, Pastor, team and committee leaders, and others email office administrator Reed Corley with information for the electronic sign.
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearepilgrim)
Scott Vaughan maintains the Pilgrim Lutheran Church Facebook page. Scott generally pulls information from Pilgrim’s Progress and schedules it on our Facebook Page. Council, Pastor, team and committee leaders, and members email also Scott photographs and information for Facebook.
Pilgrim’s Progress (weekly e-newsletter)
Council, Pastor, team and committee leaders, and others email Scott Vaughan articles and information by the end of the day Tuesday. Scott Vaughan composes weekly issues of e-newsletter using Constant Contact. The issue goes out each Wednesday morning to the congregation through email.
Preschool Weekly Round-Up Email
Pilgrim Community Preschool Director Meredith Cook sends a summary each week of events that took place within the Preschool, upcoming events, and any standing opportunities/requests. The emails are sent to the parents of all current students. Pertinent information is also shared with the congregation in Pilgrim’s Progress.
Sunday Slides for Announcements and Events
Council, Pastor, team and committee leaders, and others email Scott Vaughan information for slides by the end of the day Tuesday. Scott then creates slides projected before Sunday Worship.
Website PLC (https://wearepilgrim.net/)
Scott Vaughan maintains the Pilgrim Lutheran Church website. Council, Pastor, team and committee leaders, and members email him information and updates.
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Lenten Wednesdays are underway with supper and study | |
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Lenten Wednesdays — March 15, 22, and 29
Supper and Study, 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Come to the Fellowship Hall for a light supper provided by Jane Park. While we enjoy our food, Pastor Mary will lead us in a Bible Study that she wrote, “How (ELCA) Lutherans Interpret the Bible.”
Holden Evening Prayer is at 6:30 p.m.
After our supper and study, we’ll join together for a service of evening prayer in the chapel.
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Holy Breakfasts, Pilgrim!
Join Pastor Mary for breakfast during Eastertide
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Join Pastor Mary for a series of Holy Breakfasts during Holy Week and Eastertide to get acquainted. All those who would like to join in some small group conversation about Pilgrim, their faith journey, or just about life are welcome.
The Breakfasts will be at 8:30 a.m. at Another Broken Egg Cafe on North Lake Drive, Lexington. Dates are Mondays, April 3 (Holy Monday) or April 10 (Easter Monday), or Thursday, April 27 (Third Week of Easter). To register, email Pastor Mary at mwanderson140@gmail.com. The breakfasts will be limited to 4-5 people, so everybody attending has a chance to share.
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Holy Week and Easter Schedule, April 2-9 | |
Holy Week and Easter — April 2–April 9
Maundy Thursday — April 6 at 7 p.m.
Worship in the Sanctuary.
Good Friday — April 7 at 7 p.m.
Worship in the Sanctuary.
Holy Saturday Fun and Egg Hunt - April 8, 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Easter Day! — April 9
7 a.m. — Sunrise Service
7:30–9:30 a.m. — Easter Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall
10 a.m. — Festival Service of Easter in the Sanctuary
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Lutheran Summer Camp 2023
Early register today (March 15) and save $60
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Parents, as a congregation Pilgrim isn't planning a summer camp experience, but you may be interested in Lutheran summer camp options. Explore options through the button below and save if you register today, Wednesday, March 15. Scholarships and payment plans may also be available through the camps. Inquire with your registration.
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Pilgrim Youth will meet monthly for lunch | |
Pilgrim Youth, Middle School, and High School students will have a monthly lunch together and then join in a time of conversation.
Please mark your calendars:
Sundays, April 30, and May 21
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We had another wonderful and busy week at Pilgrim Community Preschool last week. We ended our week by welcoming our Dads (or grandpas and uncles) for Donuts with Dad! We loved being able to share quality time and sweets with these men who play a special role in the lives of our preschoolers. | Preschool prepares for Art Festival, April 28 | |
Pilgrim Community Preschool (PCP) is excitedly preparing for its 3rd Annual Art Festival on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 5 p.m.
This fun event not only showcases artwork from children enrolled at PCP but also encourages local artisans and vendors to join in on the fun. Last year, some of the vendors featured were a local children's author, a jewelry designer, a clothing retailer, handmade charcuterie boards, an antique dealer, and some local favorite food trucks.
Our goal is to bring the community together and celebrate our preschool. We would love to have you join us for the Art Festival as a vendor or attendee. If interested in vending, please email directorofpcp@gmail.com.
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Heart of Columbia Comes to Pilgrim!
We were delighted to welcome this intergenerational women’s group on Sunday afternoon forr its “Friends and Family” concert. Our own Jamy Claire Archer directs this chorus. Jackie Kaminer is one of the singers. This group meets in our Fellowship Hall every Thursday night. It was wonderful having their voices fill our sanctuary!
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Pilgrim Community Pantry Update | |
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Many, many thanks for your generous contributions to our community food pantry. We are thankful for your response and your willingness to share with our neighbors. Currently, we are in need of canned meats such as ham, chicken, salmon, tuna, corned beef, spam, and chili. As always, you can leave your donations in the church office or in the narthex on Sunday mornings.
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Thrivent Financial estate planning workshop | |
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Alan K. Hyatt – Thrivent Financial is hosting an Estate Planning Workshop on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at The Country Club of Lexington, 1066 Barr Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Learn steps to start planning your estate, including wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, and beneficiaries. Light refreshments will be served. We will have limited seating, so please RSVP early to Dawn Hyatt at (803) 957-3073 or dawn.hyatt@thrivent.com to register.
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Prayers and Thanksgivings
Jennifer Schwabe’s grandmother, Yvonne Isola; Stacey Corley; Marie Visscher’s son, David; Bill Sanders; Dell Collins; Vivian Rikard; for all living with cancer that they find strength in God’s promise; Adam Frank; Ron Davis; Zach Maddox; Jaiden Isola.
Lee Ruff at the death of his brother-in-law, Terry
Jerry Shutt
Family of Maggie Cafferty
Hayes Wingard
Lee Ruff’s sister, Terrie
Peter Reinhart’s friend, Chris
Diane Davis’ son, Brian
Jamy Claire Archer’s father, Tom
Dorothy Tunstall’s cousin, Nila
Gary Southerland
Frances Grosse
Christi Honour
Boyd Shealy’s mother, Caroline
Prayers for our congregation and all its leaders
If you have prayer requests and thanksgiving to share, please contact the church office at plc@wearepilgrim.com or call (803) 359-9421 or write requests on the welcome cards at worship.
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Sunday's worship service - March 12, 2023 | |
A Gift or Offering is an act of worship | |
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You may also mail your gift or offering or deliver it in person to:
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
1430 N Lake Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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