Volume 37 Number 12

The Monthly Newsletter of Pilgrim

Lutheran Church 3901 First Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (612) 825-5375

From the Desk of Pastor Pete

Peace

“ . . . and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests,” the angels said on that first Christmas. (Luke

2:14)

Historians tells us that there already was peace that day. They call it the Pax Romana or “Roman

Peace,” a 207 year period of peace throughout the region. The world had never seen anything like it.

But was it really peace? If you know a little about the Jesus story you know about what that “peace”

was like. King Herod kept peace by ordering the death of all two year old boys in Bethlehem.

(Matthew 2:16) Later Pilate would keep peace by ordering the death of Jesus even though he could find

no basis for a charge against him. (Matthew 27:24) Peace meant those in power stayed in power. For

those who didn’t have power peace meant a life of fear.

We haven’t learned much since those days. Shouting down somebody else’s argument keeps things

quiet, but it’s not exactly peace. Using power to threaten or intimate or scare people into submission

works for a while, but it’s not peace.

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Jesus came bring real peace of heart, mind and soul. He told his disciples, “I have told you these things,

so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome

the world.” (John 16:33) And Jesus took a radically different approach to power. As Creator of all

things nobody has more power. But he used his power to serve, to give, to save those who needed sa

December 2015

Table of Contents

Pastor Notes.….………………………………..Page 1-6 FamilyFunTime…….………………………….Page 16

Birthdays/Anniversariers...…………………… Page 7 Childrens Fun Time……………………………Page 17

Announcements/Prayers……………………… Page 8-11 Calendar………………………………………..Page 18

School News……………………………………Page 12-15

The peace that the angels spoke of that first Christmas would be purchased with blood and suffering.

But unlike all those other versions of peace, the blood and suffering would come from the one in

power.

Jesus became weak upon the cross so that we are forgiven and restored to a new relationship with God.

In him our consciences have peace and a new purpose in life. If Jesus came to serve, to use his power

for us we now have the power to serve others.

Peace is ours in Jesus—ours to share.

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope

of the glory of God. –Romans 5:1-2

HOLIDAY WORSHIP AT PILGRIM:

Children’s Christmas Concert: December 17 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve: 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Day: 9:30 a.m.

New Year’s Eve: 6:30 p.m.

Remember: the Christmas holidays are a time of the year when people are most open to invitations to

church. Invite a friend, relative or neighbor to church to hear the good news of the newborn king!

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Dear Pilgrim Members,

Pilgrim Lutheran Church is embarking on a new and exciting venture and we need YOUR help.

Some of you may have noticed the work being done on the church building; that is just the beginning.

“TREE of LIFE: Rooted and Growing” is the theme of our Stewardship Emphasis. It reminds us of

the reason we exist as a church and congregation. We are rooted in our faith, rooted in the Scripture,

and always growing in our ministry. Jesus is the guide of all our earthly decisions, and it should be with

Him that we begin planning for our project. Now, we are looking forward to even more growth. It is

our belief that both spiritual and physical growth will help us at Pilgrim to continue. Rooted and

growing for years to come.

OUR GOAL

Our project has two priorities

1) Building Maintenance Projects.

The LORD has blessed us with a beautiful building that we have been able to worship in for

nearly 70 years. The building serves as a beacon of God’s love in the community. As one could

imagine, after 70 years, there are several serious repairs that need to be completed if we are to

maintain the building for another 70 years. Remember, our building is a tool we use to spread

God’s love to the community. We currently have $40,000 of the budget allocated to the Building

Improvement Fund, however this does not address the total need. For our building maintenance

project, we look to do the following:

Repair the bell tower which has been leaning for several years

Repair the front peak of the sanctuary, which is leaning in.

Tuck pointing several other identified areas

Total Cost of Project: $140,000

Goal: $100,000

2) Long Term Debt Reduction.

In Romans 13:8, God tells us to“…Owe no one anything, except love to each other, for the one

who loves on another has fulfilled the law”. Pilgrim is currently servicing a debt of about

$200,000 from our operating budget. We currently pay nearly $20,000 (almost 10% of the

church’s operating budget) a year in interest and principal payments. We aim to eliminate that

debt and redirect those funds to further the ministry.

Goal: $200,000

TOTAL GOAL: $300,000 (over 3 years)

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Why Now?

Good question; we’ve been carrying this debt for over a decade and the building probably isn’t

going to fall down before next Sunday, so why not next year? Or the year after that? Does this really

need to be done now?

Through our ministry we serve the community and the people in many ways. Our food shelf, the

New Day pregnancy center, and the Scary House are just a few ways we bring people through our

doors. We exist in a dynamic and changing community and we never know who will be there

tomorrow. We need to keep our programs funded and available to all, we never know who may be new

to the community. Imagine how different our ministry would look today if we were able to put that

$20,000 a year in debt payment to ministry programs.

Our Stewardship Emphasis Leadership Team is:

Mark and Lori Heilman

Michael and Carrie Stafford

Sheri Emde

Norma Kettner

Carol Anderson

Andrew Leyrer

Please begin thinking about the opportunity God is placing before us. We believe God is calling each

of us to grow in faith and generosity. Please keep the Stewardship Emphasis in your prayers. On

behalf of the Leadership Team, we thank you for the opportunity to serve Jesus in this way. May Jesus

always be our focus!

UPDATE: As of the end of November, the Tree of Life: Rooted and Growing stewardship emphasis

has brought in $192,414 in gifts and commitments. THANKS BE TO GOD for the generosity of his

people! And THANK YOU to all who returned commitment cards!

If you would like to return a commitment card or make a gift it’s easy. You can put the envelope in the

offering basket on Sunday morning or use the box with the “tree of life” logo in the church entryway.

Electronic giving is an option too—check out pilgrimonline.net: online giving.

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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. Right

now the study is called “Chase: Chasing After the Heart of God.” Each session includes video and

lots of interactive discussion and sharing. During October the LIFT days will be October 10 and 24.

2015 at Pilgrim: Rooted and Growing

Our sermon and worship themes for Fall 2015 – Spring 2016

December

6: My Son, My Savior 2 (Mary’s story)

13: My Son, My Savior 3 (Mary’s story)

20: My Son, My Savior 4 (Mary’s story)

24: Christmas Eve Worship: 3:00 & 7:00 pm

25: Christmas Day Worship 9:30 am

27: More Than Meets the Eye Luke 2:41-52

31: New year’s Eve Worship 6:30 pm

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2016 at Pilgrim: Rooted and Growing

Our sermon and worship themes for Fall 2015 – Spring 2016

January

3: More Than Meets the Eye Luke 1:68-75

10: More Than Meets the Eye Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

17: We are who we are because He is who He is 1: Isaiah 62:1-5

24: We are who we are because He is who He is 2: Isaiah 61:1-6

31: We are who we are because He is who He is 3: Jeremiah 1:4-10

February

7: St. Croix Lutheran High School Croixaliers (Transfiguration Sunday)

14: Walking and Talking with Jesus 1: Luke 4:1-13

21: Walking and Talking with Jesus 2: Luke 13:31-35

28: Walking and Talking with Jesus 3: Luke 13:1-9

March

6: Walking and Talking with Jesus 4: Luke 15:11-32

13: Walking and Talking with Jesus 5: Luke 20: 9-19

20: Walking and Talking with Jesus 6—Palm Sunday: Luke 19:28-40

24: Maundy Thursday

25: Good Friday

27: Easter! He Lives! John 20:1-18

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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December Birthdays

Jim Malkuch 4

Liana Tyrrell 5

Julia Josephitis 8

Joy Gostchock 11

Lucille Flavin 12

Dorothy DeYoung 13

Eric Johnson 13

Sondra Brust 15

Scott Gostchock 16

Laurie Sorensen 16

Mildred Suess 18

Jim Johnson 21

Sara West 21

Wesley Tucker 22

Rebecca Herzig 23

Zachary Johnson 23

Olivia Leyrer 23

Ila Janisch 26

Amber Sattler 27

Stephanie Johnson 29

Juliah Jefferson 31

Oliver Klein 31

Tammy Leyrer 31

December Wedding Anniversary

Robert & Lila Aske 2

John & Phyllis Martin 9

Stanley & Katherine Wasley 19

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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; Lorraine Becker; Gerald Belsaas; Viola Gagnon; Ken Gostchock; Mike Heilman;

Rebecca Herzig; Onyeka Jefferson; Stephanie Kern; Dan and Liana (Leyrer) Tyrrell; Dennis

Nelson; Rick Puterbaugh; Jennifer (Anderson) Rotering; Tom and Matt Strieter; Kathy Wasley;

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.

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

FOOD SHELF ITEMS NEEDED

The food shelf is in need of canned meat, cereal, ramen noodles, peanut butter, and boxed and canned

meals. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

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.

FOR SALE: HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY

Stop down in the church fellowship hall on December 13 and see Joyce Eilers. She will be selling her

internationally famous handcrafted jewelry. She is excited to serve you all with this talent the Lord has

blessed her with. She will be donating back 10% of all sales to Pilgrim.

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!

ROSETTES

The SON Experience team will be making rosettes as a fundraiser to pay expenses related to spreading

the gospel to all the world via The SON Experience. We suggest a donation of $7 per dozen. We will

be cooking the weekend of December 12, 2014 for delivery on or before December 23, 2014. You

can place your order on the sign-up sheets posted on the door in the back of the church, on the

bulletin board at the bottom of the stairs below the church office, and on the easel in the lunch

room. Thank you for your orders!

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UPCOMING EVENTS – PILGRIM LUTHERAN SCHOOL

www.pilgrimschoolonline.net

UPCOMING EVENTS – PILGRIM LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Away Basketball Games at Mt. Olive Dec 4 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30

HOME Basketball Games VS King of Grace Dec 11 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30

Away Basketball Games at Good Shepherd Dec 12 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00

Cupcake Wars Fundraiser in Gym Dec 15 6:00–8:00 PM

Christmas Concert Dec 17 6:00 PM

Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal Dec 17 10:00 AM

HOME Basketball Games VS Crown of Life Dec 18 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30

UPCOMING EVENTS AT St. Croix 1200 Oakdale Avenue, West St. Paul, MN (651-455-1521) www.StCroixLuterhan.org

Christmas Homestays Needed

Host a SCL international student during Christmas break, December 19-January 2. A $500 stipend is

awarded. Contact Sue Galler at 651-455-1521 ext. 118.

Christmas Concerts (streamed LIVE online at www.StCroixLutheran.org)

Middle School – Tuesday, December 15 @ 6:30 p.m.

High School – Friday, December 18 @ 7 p.m.

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Submitted by: Joe Sorensen

Vaccine Safety and Loving Our Neighbors

In the wake of a recent outbreak of measles originating at Disneyland and spreading to more than 20

states, California state legislators have passed a bill implementing mandatory vaccination for students

attending public schools. The grassroots uprising against this legislation surprises and disappoints me.

This is a charged topic, but it seems that this reaction is primarily rooted in misinformation and a false

sense of security that may also involve a failure to consider civic responsibilities. I share here my

scientific perspective on vaccine safety and my Christian perspective—that vaccinations can be an

apologetic demonstration of Christlike love for our neighbors.

Let me say now that I have no ties to pharmaceutical or vaccine companies. As a virologist, I have

spent nearly 25 years teaching, studying, and researching viral pathogenesis (how viruses cause

disease) and correlates of immunity (what aspects of the immune response are necessary for protection

from viral infections). Much of my research involved vaccine proof-of-concept studies. Motivated by

the love of God, and informed by years of study, I saw my research as a form of creation stewardship

and as a way to love and serve others. I felt like my work was making a direct contribution to

redeeming aspects of human disease and suffering.

I offer my perspectives from a passion for the well-being of others. Vaccination is a rich opportunity

for our Christian witness based in the precept of loving others as ourselves, caring for the least of those

among us, and considering others as more important than ourselves (Matthew 25:40; Philippians 2:3).

On these grounds, my appeal echoes that offered by family physician Matthew Loftus in Christianity

Today(May 2015).

Viruses Kill—Vaccines Save Lives Successful US immunization campaigns have erased some diseases from day-to-day concerns—

measles, polio, and rubella are no longer endemic, and incidences of mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis B,

and whooping cough are greatly reduced. Decades of successful childhood immunizations have led

many in society to no longer see their need for vaccines or their responsibility to act for the benefit of

shared public health.

However, as recent measles outbreaks have demonstrated, we are not as protected and insulated as we

think. Many viral-associated diseases are just a plane ride away. Measles is endemic in many other

countries and is highly contagious. Globally,measles kills about 16 people every hour. Outbreaks occur

in the US when individuals are infected abroad, return to the States, and come in contact with

unvaccinated people. Continued widespread immunization is necessary to prevent such outbreaks and

to protect those most vulnerable.

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Evaluating Vaccine Safety Vaccines administered in the US undergo rigorous evaluation. Long before licensure, research

laboratories conduct proof-of-concept (preclinical) studies for potential vaccines. Relevant animal

models are employed to demonstrate safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy. This multi-year process

examines the extent and ability of potential vaccines to elicit an immune response and it examines the

level of protection offered from subsequent challenges with the actual virus.

Once the best potential candidate is identified, production of the vaccine occurs under highly regulated

manufacturing processes. Only then can prelicensure clinical trials begin, which are a multi-stage,

highly regulated process that evaluates safety at every step in increasing populations. (See table.) If and

when the vaccine successfully passes through clinical trials, panels of Food and Drug Administration

(FDA) and non-FDA experts review all preclinical and clinical data prior to licensure. Even after

licensure, safety evaluations continue through the nationwide Vaccine-Adverse Event Reporting

System (VAERS) and, if warranted, in Phase 4 clinical trials. Many times the scientific community

foresees potential side effects and may call for further scrutiny prior to licensure as is the case for

current Dengue vaccine trials.1(Dengue virus threatens millions worldwide each year.)

The FDA has a specific division dedicated to oversight of vaccine manufacturing and development and

pre-licensure clinical trials. If at any time before, during, or after licensure a vaccine demonstrates

dangerous adverse side effects, the FDA can demand more studies, halt manufacturing and

administration, or revoke licensure.

FDA/CBER Road to Vaccine Approval

Preclinical Studies

and Manufacturing

Candidate vaccines undergo extensive evaluation

for animal safety and immunogenicity and for Good Manufacturing Protocols

(purity, sterility, stability, potency, reproducible lots, assay validation, quality

control, assurance, etc.).

Phase 1 Clinical

Trials

Initial human studies evaluated for safety and immunogenicity in a small

number of closely monitored volunteers.

Phase 2 Clinical

Trials

Dose-ranging studies evaluate safety and immunogenicity at various doses in

dozens to several hundred volunteers.

Phase 3 Clinical

Trials

Evaluates disease prevention and safety in large and

diverse populations (usually 1,000s–10,000s).

Application for

Licensure

Internal FDA review and external FDA review: Data from all preclinical and

clinical studies and manufacturing protocols reviewed by experts, including

scientists, doctors, regulators, and consumer advocates.

Licensure

Continued

Monitoring (Optional

Phase 4)

Even after licensure some vaccines may undergo Phase 4 clinical trials to

collect more information under certain conditions or in certain populations. All

vaccines undergo continued safety and manufacturing evaluations and reviews.

Adverse events are reported via VAERS.

The FDA rigorously and continuously evaluates all components of licensed vaccines for purity,

potency, and safety. Continued monitoring has helped suspend or halt production and use of poliovirus,

rotavirus, and respiratory syncytial virus vaccines when adverse side effects were detected.

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Refuting a Falsified Study In 1998, British surgeon A. J. Wakefield published research on an extremely small number of

individuals suffering from bowel disease and implied a link between vaccination and onset of autism. It

was later discovered that Dr. Wakefield had falsified data and had a direct conflict of interest in

discrediting the MMR vaccine. The journal Lancet retracted the article and Dr. Wakefield was banned

from practicing medicine in the UK.2

More importantly, other researchers have never been able to corroborate his research findings.

Numerous additional studies (from multiple countries and multiple research groups) have since

documented vaccine safety in extremely large populations and have found no association of

vaccination or thimerosal (a vaccine preservative) with autism or any other developmental disease. The

data overwhelmingly supports the safety of vaccines. Even the national autism advocacy

organization Autism Speaks indicates the safety and need for vaccination.

Real side effects (not autism) occur in a low percentage of those vaccinated. The side effects are very

rare and, in many cases, pale in comparison to the risks associated with contracting the disease if

unvaccinated. The risks for each vaccine should be discussed with your doctor or pediatrician.

Loving Our Neighbors One of the amazing things about national vaccination campaigns is that you don’t have to reach every

single individual. Based on epidemiological studies measles vaccine coverage of approximately 95

percent is sufficient to protect almost 100 percent of the population.3 As the Disneyland outbreak

demonstrated, this “herd immunity” is critical in protecting those who are immunocompromised (due

to age, illness, or treatments) and unable to receive or elicit a protective response to vaccination. I

believe protecting the vulnerable is a critical part of our Christian witness.

For the sake of others, please consider immunizations. Consider vaccinations for your children’s well-

being and safety. If you think your child is receiving too many immunizations at once, discuss it with

your pediatrician. Please avoid spreading misinformation and unsubstantiated, falsified reports. Instead

consider what impact you might have with your unbelieving neighbors if you shared with them the

conviction that you vaccinate, despite uncertainties, for the sake of their children and the most

vulnerable in society.

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FAMILY FUN TIME

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CHILDRENS FUN TIME

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DECEMBER 2015

PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHURCH

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Early Risers Bible Study

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

2 Ladies Guild

11 a.m.

Bible Exploration 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Mornings With Mommy

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Worship Meeting @ Noon

3

Sunday School

Teachers Meeting

6 p.m.

4

5

Youth Group

Scavenger Hunt at MOA

9:30 a.m.

New Day Pregnancy Center

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

L.I.F.T.

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

6 Advent 2

Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30—Worship

9:45—7 E’s Bible Study

9:45—Sunday School

9:45—Coffee Plus 5

7

8

Early Risers Bible Study

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

9

Bible Exploration 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Worship Meeting @ Noon

10 Shut-in Visits

11

12

New Day Pregnancy Center

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

13 Advent 3

Worship with Communion

8:30 & 10:30—Worship

9:45—7 E’s Bible Study

9:45—Sunday School

9:45—Coffee Plus 5

5:00—The SON Experience

14

Council of Elders

6 p.m.

15

Early Risers Bible Study

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Cupcake Wars Fundraiser

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

16

Bible Exploration

10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Mornings With Mommy

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Worship Meeting @ Noon

17 Shut-in Visits

School Christmas Concert

Dress Rehearsal

10 a.m.

School Christmas Concert

6 p.m.

18

Noon Dismissal

19

New Day Pregnancy Center

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

20 Advent 4

Worship Services

8:30 & 10:30—Worship

9:45—7 E’s Bible Study

9:45—Sunday School

9:45—Coffee Plus 5

21

Christmas Vacation

December 21 to January 2

22

Early Risers Bible Study

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

23

NO Bible Class

24

Christmas Eve Worship

3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

25

Christmas Day Worship

9:30 p.m.

26

New Day Pregnancy Center

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

27 Worship with Communion

8:30 & 10:30—Worship

9:45—7 E’s Bible Study

9:45—Sunday School

9:45—Coffee Plus 5

5:00—The SON Experience

28

29

Early Risers Bible Study

6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

30

NO Bible Class

31

New Year’s Eve Worship

6:30 p.m.