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October 2017 Interim Pastor: Reverend Louis R. Paradise
• • • • • •Pilgrim Church has a website, www.pilgrimchurch.com. It now is possible to download or read the “Progress” online. If you would like to receive the “Progress” via email, please contact the office at [email protected] or call, 229-2915.
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Pilgrim’sProgress
So the time has come to write the last Pilgrim’s Progress article. I feel like Paul writing to one of the churches he loves and hopes to see great things coming for that congregation. I do love this congregation and am very convinced that God has called us together for a season of renewal, reflection and revitalization.
I know that I am renewed in many ways. Standing at the front of that renewal feeling is experiencing God who has been leading us these many months. I hope that you have felt God’s presence as I have. We have focused on Christ, and Christ’s grace has brought us before God in a very real way. God has blessed us and filled us with his own Spirit that we might persevere and run the race faithfully; so we have.
Reflecting on this time I see many trials and tribulations overcome. Things we didn’t think we would get through, we did. At the same time many blessings have poured out to us and we have rejoiced. We have relied on one another and each one’s faithfulness to Christ. We have joined hands together and seen change begin to blossom among us.
It’s odd how simple changes can revitalize our energies as a people. A little change in attitude here, a bit more effort and willingness to try something different, sparks in us the creative portion of God’s image we are created in. Being creative with new
ideas and the opportunity to express our creativity has begun to revitalize this church. If you are like me, you wish this could all happen overnight and wiz-bang we are super-Armenian church again. Alas like so many things revitalization is a slow and steady process.
As I look back on my year and a half at PACC I see that only about one-third of what I would like to see change has happened. That means that it would take about three more years for the real transformation to come about. Can I (We) be that patient? It always takes awhile to settle in to a new ministry and figure out what the priorities are, and it is always best to start with the most important first.
Everything Christ did was about change – water into wine; law into grace. It is interesting to note that it took Christ about three years to get the change started. Then it took God’s Spirit pouring into the lives of people to keep the change growing. Change is what we can all expect in our future. With God’s Spirit working in each one of us we can expect God’s change to take place.
Let’s all look forward to the changes God will provide and let’s be patient as we await that change.
In Christ,Rev. Louis R. ParadiseInterim Pastor
A Message from Pastor Lou
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NEWS BRIEFSSAVE THE DATE:
FOUNDERS’ DAY 2018 will be a special banquet at Pardini’s – We have reserved space for 200 people – Come and join the memories January 27, 2018.
VISA AND/OR MASTERCARD – giving is available in the church office. We also have a Square Card Reader, which gives us the capability of charging to the church using a smart phone.
RECIPE BOOK REQUEST – Pilgrim church office has been get-ting requests for, “A Harvest of Recipes” cookbook dated 1901-2001, burgundy in color. If you would like to donate your copy to the church office it would be appreciated.
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WORSHIP For Prayer and Praise
PRAYER CHAIN. For prayer, call Sheri Manoogian at 412-4241 or Helen Sadoian at 439-3443. If you would like to be added to our prayer list, please call the church office, 229-2915.
PILGRIM CHURCH COUNSELORS. If you have any concerns and/or affirmations, please speak with or call any of our counsel-ors, Carol Forrest 431-2530, Alex or Sonia Jemanjian 579-8389, and Joe and Johnanna Soghomonian 834-3150.
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COUNCIL ACTIVITIESBy Moderator Cristel Tufenkjian
The Council held their September meeting starting with a devotional by John Eleazarian on church leadership and an opening prayer preparing us spiritually for the work ahead of us. Highlights of the business conducted include the appointment of Alexander Jaramishian to the Goorabian Family Life Center Committee and Sedrak Israyelayn to the Board of Trustees and approval of three requests to change membership status from inactive to active. The Council concurred with the calling of a special congregational meeting on October 8 to approve expenditures for repairing the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and the fountains and for the installation of a projection system in the sanctuary. The Council thanked the Board Trustees and Deacons for their leadership and the giving of their time in the upkeep of the church campus. Pastor Lou led the closing prayer. This was the last Council meeting under the guidance of Pastor Lou. We will miss his thoughtful input and support. He has helped us with structure and order creating a more efficient, productive meeting. He will be greatly missed.
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October 8 – Special Congregational
MeetingThere is a Special Called Congregational Meet-
ing for October 8, 2017 following morning Wor-ship for the purpose of approving funding for Air Conditioning Repairs; A Projection System for the Sanctuary; Restoration of the Fountains and other items that might pertain to the well-being of PACC facilities and its ministry.
MISSIONSOPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSIONS PROJECTIf you haven’t picked up a shoe box yet,
please see Cathy Cholakian. Sunday School would like to donate 70 shoeboxes from PACC this year and would appreciate the support of the congre-gation to meet this goal. Shoeboxes need to be re-turned to church by Sunday November 12.
Please note when you receive your instruction sheet that CANDY, GUM and TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE INCLUDED in your box THIS YEAR because of cus-toms issues. ALSO the desired donation for postage and handling is now $9.
Harvest Festival Sunday October 22
Join us for an evening of SAFE FUN!Church and neighborhood families are welcome.
Pilgrim Social Hall 5:00-7:00 pm
FUN • CANDY • FOOD • GAMES • SURPRISESLEARN ABOUT JESUS
FRESNO MUSICAL CLUB PRESENTSA PUBLIC CONCERT
Sunday, October 8, 2017 • 3:00 pmPilgrim Armenian Congregational Church
This annual concert features some of the FMC Award winners as well as a few FMC regular members. This year’s performers will be Michael Krikorian, pianist and winner of the 2017 Bell T. Ritchie Audition; Mark De La Mora , baritone and Tiffanie Trujil-lo, soprano winners in the Young Singers Audition; Dr. Alan Rea playing piano compositions by Barbara Ulman, FMC member; and Faye De Long, PACC organist and FMC president, playing the 27 Rank /2 Manuel Reuter Pipe Organ.
The concert is free and a reception following the concert takes place in the Fellowship Overflow Room.
Please join us! – Faye De Long
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SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School classes began on
September 10. The Christian Education Committee and Sunday School staff have adopted a new curriculum – Bible Studies for Life. This is a solid Bible-based program designed to make “disciples at every age.” Middle
School students – 6th, 7th, 8th graders – and high school students will continue to meet in their individual classroom. A rotation through centers model, similar to VBS, is being initiated for preschoolers through 5th graders. Additionally, we have added a Toddler class for 1- and 2-year-old children.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MORNING SCHEDULE10:00-11:00: Middle school and High school; Middle School meet in Library; High school meet in Family Life Center10:30-11:30: Toddlers through 5th graders; all students start in Room 6 for a Bible lesson before going to stations11:00: Worship begins/nursery care available for toddlers and preschoolers11:30-12:00: Enrichment Preschool through 6th Grade
If you haven’t been to Sunday School yet this year YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE MISSING. See you SOON!
15TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL
FELLOWSHIP
Womens
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY… to these individuals who have a birthday in October:
YOUTH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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WANTED!Do you enjoy working with children,
sharing God’s word and having fun at the same time? THEN we need you to join our team as a Sunday School Teacher! Please see Cathy Cholakian or call her at 285-5780 if interested.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
– Romans 15:13
AColyte SCHedule oCtoBeR-NoVeMBeR
10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29Stolebearer Farrah V. Christian T. Michael M. Max G. Kayla S.Crossbearer Remy Arman Armine Remy ArmanCandlelighter Lexah Juliette Nadia Emma CalebCandlelighter Victoria Emma Julia Katelynn Alen Thanksgiving 11/5 11/12 11/19 11/26Stolebearer Farrah V. Christian T. Michael M. Max G.Crossbearer Armine Remy Arman ArmineCandlelighter Lexah Juliette Nadia EmmaCandlelighter Victoria Emma Julia Katelynn
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Reese Der Manouel 10/12Matthew Jinkerson 10/13
Aviana Houk 10/18David Sargysan 10/31
PACC MENS FORUM NEWSAs many of you know, your men’s forum is very active
with the Evangel Home in Fresno. We enjoy sharing the Lord’ blessing with the wonderful family’s at the home at least three to four times a year.
On August 2, 2017 we served a very family friendly dinner (hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings) and presented fully stocked backpacks to 25 children at the home. Needless to say, the family’s and residences were very appreciative. To see the smiles on the children’s faces was so rewarding.
On Saturday, October 21 at 9 am sharp, the Dorcas Guild members and your mens forum will enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in the church hall. Alexander Jaramishian will be the guest speaker. His topic will be a need to hear for all who are over 21. Dorcas members will be our guests. All who plan to attend must let the church office know by Wednesday, October 18 – that means the men, also. Or when you see me on Sundays after church, let me know.
This breakfast will be our kick-off drive for membership. Come and join us to be part of our very active and service ready devoted members. Men, if you can, come early Saturday and join us in the kitchen for conversation and camaraderie.
– Jerry Janigian, Men’s Forum President
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Believe it or not we will NOT count your calories, or overload your schedule or make you do heavy lifting. No, instead we will make sure to serve you some delicious good, provide opportunities for spiritual growth with other God-ly men, and give you space so you can relax and enjoy an amazing retreat.
So grab a friend or two, or come with the men from your church. We will have all our manly activities ready for you to enjoy. Get ready for the annual tavloo (backgammon) tour-nament as well as a ax throwing contest. Some of the men might travel a short distance to Pine Mountain for a game of
golf (bring your own clubs), but if you want to stay back, you can enjoy a game of disc golf at Camp AREV.
Be assured: We’ll provide soujoukh & eggs for breakfast, and a FULL kebab dinner!
About our Speaker: Brad dacus Brad Dacus served as Legislative Assistant to U.S. Sena-
tor Phil Gramm. After receiving his Juis Doctor, Mr. Dacus coordinated religious freedom and parental rights cases throughout the Western states. In 1997, Mr. Dacus founded Pacific Justice Institute, where he serves as President and continues to defend liberties and parental rights.
do you need to get away for a weekend? Camp AReV Men’s Retreat is the place for you!
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Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church
Board of Trustees invites you
Saturday, October 28, 2017Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church
Social Hall3673 N. First Street, Fresno CA 93726
6 p.m. Mezza • 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Richard Kezirianretired history professor, Monterey Peninsula College
TOPIC: The History of the Relationshipof Armenians and Farming
$20/person
SPONSORSHIP TABLES AVAILABLE
For information/reservation, callPACC Office 229-2915, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
or Phyllis Branche (co-chairman) 559-800-4634
Celebrate the Festival of Harvest
…with the first fruitsof the cropsyou sow in your field. – Exodus 23:16
Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church
Board of Trustees invites you
Saturday, October 28, 2017Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church
Social Hall3673 N. First Street, Fresno CA 93726
6 p.m. Mezza • 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Richard Kezirianretired history professor, Monterey Peninsula College
TOPIC: The History of the Relationshipof Armenians and Farming
$20/person
SPONSORSHIP TABLES AVAILABLE
For information/reservation, callPACC Office 229-2915, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
or Phyllis Branche (co-chairman) 559-800-4634
Celebrate the Festival of Harvest
…with the first fruitsof the cropsyou sow in your field. – Exodus 23:16
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MINISTERSTHE CONGREGATION
MINISTRY STAFFInterim Senior Pastor, Rev Louis ParadiseAssociate Pastor of Youth, Rev Kevin Kasper
YOUTH MINISTRY VOLUNTEERSAlexander Jaramishian Jason DavisClaire Jaramishian
MUSIC STAFFDirector of Music, Oscar LunaOrganist, Faye DeLong
SUPPORT STAFFChurch Secretary, Houry Sabiljian Part-Time Custodian, Joe Fischer Wedding Coordinator, Sandy Avakian
CHURCH COUNCILModerator, Cristel TufenkjianVice Moderator, Ed SalibaScribe, Sue MoosoolianTreasurer, Patrice Ruble
CouNSeloRS-At-lARgeCarol ForrestAlex Jemanjian/Sonia JemanjianJoe Soghomonian/ Johnanna Soghomonian
BOARD OF DEACONSChair, Pete Moosoolian
BOARD OF TRUSTEESChair, Alex Jaramishian
By-lAWS CoMMItteeChair, Joy Torigian
CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONChair, Dale Overbay, Sr.Sunday School Superintendent, Cathy Cholakian
DORCAS GUILDPresident, Dianne Kassabian
FLC COMMITTEEChair, John Tufenkjian
MEN’S FORUMPresident, Jerry Janigian
MISSIONS COMMITTEEChair, Doreen Fischer
MUSIC COMMITTEEChair, Vacant
NOMINATING COMMITTEEChair, John Eleazarian
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