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The Pilgrim Messenger A Monthly Publication of the Pilgrim Baptist Church—Rockford, Illinois September, 2013 Volume VIII, Issue 8 PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH 1703 S. Central Avenue Rockford, IL 61102 815-968-4449 MINISTERIAL TEAM Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board, Senior Pastor Minister Ernest Evans Rev. R. Brady Johnson Minister Sharon M. Olson Minister Willie Reed Minister David Sidney Minister Carl L. Towns “A Church inspired by the Word and Empowered by the Holy Spirit.” ALL ARE WELCOME! WEEKLY WORSHIP Tuesday: 9:30 am - Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00 Noon - Bible Study 6:00 pm - Prayer Service 6:30 pm - Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm - Youth Bible Study Sunday: 9:00 am - Sunday School 10:30 am - Worship Service Children’s Church Resumes September 8—ages 6-12. “Children’s Sermon” on Sept. 1 and each first Sunday (Communion). INSIDE Birthdays & Anniversaries 2 Events & Announcements 2 Newsletter Notice 3 Minister Sidney (City Mgr) 3 Carl O. Towns (Tollway) 3 Picnic Photos 4 House Blessing 4 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. The Community was invited to help celebrate Pilgrim Baptist Church’s 96th Anniversary! Several events were planned to cele- brate Pilgrim’s 96th Anniversary: SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 From 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., a picnic was held on the grounds of Pilgrim which was free and open to the entire community, and a bazaar was held inside. Flyers had been distributed electronically to the general public and personally delivered to Pilgrim’s neigh- bors . . . and they came! Pilgrim’s men erected the huge tent and sound stage, grilled meat, directed traffic, and did whatever was necessary--including serving seniors so they would not have to stand in line! Many members prepared side dishes, served food, and led games for children and adults. Music and commentary added to the festivities! The bazaar inside provided a res- pite from the heat outside as well as offering free information and items to purchase. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 Pastor Board delivered an anniver- sary message during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. At 3:00 p.m., Pastor Board and Pilgrim members gathered to bless the new home of Helena Mandujano. (See Page 4.) During a 6:00 p.m. Anniversary Worship celebration, Pilgrim was blessed by guests from Providence Baptist Church: Rev. DeCarto Draper, Pastor, and the Providence choir and congregation! Picnic Photos by Deacon Roby Johnson / Also see Page 4.
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The Pilgrim MessengerA Monthly Publication of the Pilgrim Baptist Church—Rockford, Illinois
September, 2013 Volume VIII, Issue 8
PILGRIM BAPTISTCHURCH
1703 S. Central AvenueRockford, IL 61102
815-968-4449
MINISTERIAL TEAMRev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board,
Senior Pastor
Minister Ernest EvansRev. R. Brady Johnson
Minister Sharon M. OlsonMinister Willie Reed
Minister David SidneyMinister Carl L. Towns
“A Church inspired by theWord and Empowered by
the Holy Spirit.”ALL ARE WELCOME!
WEEKLY WORSHIPTuesday:
9:30 am - Bible StudyWednesday:
12:00 Noon - Bible Study6:00 pm - Prayer Service6:30 pm - Adult Bible Study6:30 pm - Youth Bible Study
Sunday:9:00 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Worship ServiceChildren’s Church Resumes
September 8—ages 6-12.“Children’s Sermon” on
Sept. 1 and each firstSunday (Communion).
INSIDE
Birthdays & Anniversaries 2Events & Announcements 2Newsletter Notice 3Minister Sidney (City Mgr) 3Carl O. Towns (Tollway) 3Picnic Photos 4House Blessing 4
VISION STATEMENTThe 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.
The Community was invited to help celebratePilgrim Baptist Church’s 96th Anniversary!
Several events were planned to cele-brate Pilgrim’s 96th Anniversary:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24From 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., a picnicwas held on the grounds of Pilgrimwhich was free and open to the entirecommunity, and a bazaar was heldinside. Flyers had been distributedelectronically to the general public andpersonally delivered to Pilgrim’s neigh-bors . . . and they came!
Pilgrim’s men erected the hugetent and sound stage, grilled meat,directed traffic, and did whatever wasnecessary--including serving seniorsso they would not have to stand inline! Many members prepared sidedishes, served food, and led gamesfor children and adults. Music andcommentary added to the festivities!
The bazaar inside provided a res-pite from the heat outside as well asoffering free information and items topurchase.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25Pastor Board delivered an anniver-sary message during the 10:30 a.m.worship service.
At 3:00 p.m., Pastor Board andPilgrim members gathered to bless thenew home of Helena Mandujano.(See Page 4.)
During a 6:00 p.m. AnniversaryWorship celebration, Pilgrim wasblessed by guests from ProvidenceBaptist Church: Rev. DeCarto Draper,Pastor, and the Providence choir andcongregation!
Picnic Photos by Deacon Roby Johnson / Also see Page 4.
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SPECIAL EVENTS & INFORMATION
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. / Communion each First Sunday
PILGRIM OFFICE STAFF
Office ManagerMrs. Beverly Owens
Phone: 815-968-4449Fax: 815-968-2603
Administrative AssistantMrs. Lorraine Wilson
815-968-4449
NEWSLETTER TEAM
Senior Editor/AdvisorRev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board
Senior Pastor of Pilgrim
Editor and ProducerMrs. Helen Ware
Associate Editor/PublisherMrs. Beverly Owens
PhotographyMrs. Helen Ware and
Contributing Photographers
ProofreaderMrs. Jacquelyn Tenard
Copies of our newsletter areavailable each first Sunday and
are archived on Pilgrim’sWeb site:
www.pilgrimbaptist.org
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES(All are Birthdays unless Labeled Otherwise)
01 De’Angelo Loury01 Joy Tolbert06 Mauresha Smith06 Tracey Schaefer07 Keonna Henson08 Georgia Moore09 Elizabeth Cook13 Karrlishia Jordan13 Lillie Hamberlin20 Yvette Brown22 Dorothy Newson23 Leatha Adams23 Rev. R. Brady Johnson24 Jasmine Holifield26 Virginia Cooper27 Amauri Bryant
OCTOBER, 2013SEPTEMBER, 2013
01 Etta Collins01 Vivian White02 Faye Reed03 Jackie Tenard04 Jake Henson05 Darryl Mitchel07 Minister Ernest Evans07 Janie Wilson-Cook12 Roy Purifoy, Jr.15 Savannah Fernandez15 Teena Garrett15 Minister David Sidney16 Minister Sharon Olson16 Alexia Spivey18 Pastor Kenneth R. Board
Anniversary at Pilgrim
19 Minister Ernest & Beverly EvansWedding Anniversary
20 Peggy Sims23 Deacon Erick & Vivette Hall
Wedding Anniversary23 Rick Fernandez24 Lorraine Wilson30 Tamara Batie31 Tina Fernandez
Congratulationsto All!
NEWSLETTERNOTICE!
We are sorry that therewill not be an October,
2013 issue of “ThePilgrim Messenger.”
Publication will resumewith the November,
2013 issue. Please con-tinue to submit your
news or photos to me atthe above information.
Helen Ware, Editor,and the
Newsletter Team
SEPTEMBER, 201304 - Wednesday: 6:00 pm, CYM (Children & Youth Ministry) Volunteer Training15 - Sunday: 4:00 pm, Pilgrim goes to New Zion, Beloit, Wisconsin21 - Saturday: 8:00 am, Pilgrim participates in Silver Chalice Challenge at Ellis School
(Let’s keep the Silver Chalice another year!)21 - Saturday: 3:30 pm, “House Warming” for Helena Mandujano at Pilgrim22 - Sunday: 10:30 am, Women’s Annual Day Celebration; Guest Speaker, Mrs. Cecelia
Miles, First Lady of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rockford28 - Saturday: 6:00 pm, Senior Saints Annual Fall Dinner; Speaker, Rev. Charles
Threadgilll, Jr., Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Freeport, IL
OCTOBER, 201305 - Saturday: 3:00 pm, Wedding of Minister David Sidney & Michelle Carlson at Pilgrim13 - Sunday: 4:00 pm, Pilgrim goes to Spirit of Truth Church, Rockford,19 - Saturday: 6:00 pm, Pastor’s 8th Pilgrim Anniversary Banquet; Speaker, Rev. Ronald
Bell, Good Hope Baptist Church of Houston, Texas20 - Sunday: 10:30 am Worship; Guest Speaker, Rev. Ronald Bell20 - Sunday: 4:00 pm, Pastor’s Anniversary Worship Service; Guest Speaker, Rev.
John Senter, Faith Walkers Church, Rockford24 - Thursday: 6:00 pm, Pilgrim goes to Progressive Baptist Church, Rockford, for their
36th Year Anniversary
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTSCHILDREN’S CHURCH: Beginning on Sunday, September 8, Children’s Church will resumeexcept for first Sundays when children join adults in the sanctuary for communion. “Children’sSermons” will continue each first Sunday during regular morning worship.GRIEF MINISTRY UPDATE: The next monthly meeting will be from 6 to 7 pm Thursday, Sep-tember 19. A new four-part series will be held from 6 to 7 pm on the following dates: Monday,October 7 (The Grieving Process); Monday, October 21 (Permission to Grieve and Mourn);Monday, November 4 (Misconceptions about Grief); and Monday, November 18 (Copingwith Grief During the Holidays). Facilitator is Minister Sharon Olson - Phone 815-978-1749,CONGRATULATIONS: Teena Garrett earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Med-ical Office Management on August 13. She is continuing her studies to receive a BA degree inHealth and Wellness. Teena is the daughter of Mrs. Vivian White. Congratulations, Teena,from your Pilgrim family!!
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On Thursday, August 15, a reception wassponsored by the Rockford-Winnebago CountyBetter Roads Association for Carl O. Towns as heretires from 12 years of service as a Director onthe Illinois Tollway Board. His three four-yearterms were served under three Illinoisgovernors of two political parties.
He was feted by Tollway officials and localand state representatives. One of several awardswas a proclamation from the City of Rockford byMayor Larry Morrissey, designating August 15 as“Carl O. Towns Day” and outlining some of Carl’sstate-wide and local contributions, such as:
Helping to get the Cherry Valley toll booth re-moved to eliminate traffic bottlenecks andtruck rollovers.
Helping ensure the Cherry Valley interchangewas completely rebuilt to move traffic quicklyfrom I-39 to I-90.
Ensuring completion of the Highway 173 inter-change.The Chair of the Toll Authority Board said
Carl’s “quiet wisdom” would be missed, and theExecutive Director thanked Carl for his role in herbeing hired as the first woman in that position.
During the month of July, 2013, David Sidney was hired as theManager of Comprehensive Planning and Design for the City ofRockford! The media reported that he “is a member of the AmericanInstitute of Certified Planners and has experience in urban planning, ur-ban development, financial analysis, and adaptive reuse strategies forland and buildings.”
He is an active member of the Rockford community and wasawarded the 2012 Community Service Award by the Park District andwas recognized as one of “40 Leaders Under 40” by the Rockford AreaChamber of Commerce in 2008. The Director of the City’s Communityand Economic Development Department was quoted as saying, “We areexcited to have Mr. Sidney as a member of the Community and Econom-ic Development team. He has an excellent understanding of urban plan-ning, a strong background in adaptive reuses, and is a leader within thecommunity. “
David Sidney is also a Minister of Pilgrim Baptist Church andleads the Children & Youth Ministry (CYM) under the direction of Rev.Dr. Kenneth R. Board, Pastor. While standing with Pastor Board, hisfiancée, parents, and grandmother, Minister Sidney announced his newjob to members of his Pilgrim family, all of whom were overjoyed andenthusiastically applauded for Minister Sidney’s blessing!
Carl O. Towns Retires from Tollway Board
Minister David Sidney andPastor Kenneth R. Board
Carl O. Towns is shown above with his daughter,Jackie Tenard, and his wife, Albertha “Bert” Towns at a
reception to mark his 12 years of service as a Director onthe Illinois Tollway Board. He was the first African-
American to serve in that capacity and will be succeededby Earl Dotson, Jr. Pastor Kenneth R. Board was
there to congratulate Carl. He shared thisinformation with the Pilgrim congregation, as Carl also
serves as a Deacon Emeritus at Pilgrim.
Pilgrim Baptist Church / 1703 South Central Avenue—Rockford, IL 61102Office Phone: 815-968-4449 / Fax: 815-968-2603 / www.pilgrimbaptist.org
Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board, Senior Pastor
Ministry Focus for 2013: “Discipleship in Action: Building Toward the Future!”(Philippians 1:4-6)
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As a part of Pilgrim’s 96th Anniversary celebration,Pastor Board and members took time at 3:00 p.m. Sun-day to bless Helena Mandujano’s new home, built byHabitat for Humanity in partnership with other groupssuch as Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Helena works full time; but, as a faithful member ofPilgrim, she makes attending church and Bible studywith her four children a priority. Though assisted by oth-ers, she put in the required hours of “sweat equity” onher house.
In the photo at right (front), Helena and others listento speeches made outside her garage. Pastor Board(third from left) is shown along with other Pilgrim mem-bers who came to bless Helena and her new home.
This is the second Habitat house Pilgrim hashelped build. The first was on Island Avenue last year.
A House Blessing for Helena & Family
Photo by Bev. Owens
Camaraderie
Food
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Grillin’
GamesFellowship
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