W o r s h i p S c h e d u l e W o r s h i p S c h e d u l e

Date/Time Elders Acolytes Ushers Greeters Readers

Saturday, May 05, 2018 Dave Broderson Kaylee Natho Lynette Lightfoot

5:30 PM Jim Lightfoot

Sunday, May 06, 2018 Lloyd Hasche Mya Skoff Lloyd Hasche Gloria Wilde Don Wilde

8:00 AM Lou Ferony Don Wilde Louis Ferony

10:30 AM Dave Anderson Evelyn Ferony Bruce Clark Cindy Clark

Jeff Fox Jeff Fox Phyllis Timm

Saturday, May 12, 2018 Jim Lightfoot Kaylee Natho Linda Dick

5:30 PM Lou Ferony

Sunday, May 13, 2018 Ron Coleman Michael McClure Russ Hankins Carol Lange

Ron Cole-man

8:00 AM Lloyd Hasche Ron Coleman Lloyd Hasche

10:30 AM Derrick Antoniak Gnally Boukar Al Sledge Lynne Sledge

Jeff Fox Liz Fox Ruth Tempel-mann

Saturday, May 19, 2018 Lloyd Hasche Lauren Fillion Lynette Lightfoot

5:30 PM Jim Lightfoot

Sunday, May 20, 2018 Lou Ferony Alexandra Ferony Carol Lange Karen Karl

8:00 AM Dave Broderson Louis Ferony Lou Ferony

10:30 AM Dave Anderson Mya Skoff YOUTH YOUTH

Derrick Antoniak Dave Anderson Youth

Saturday, May 26, 2018 Derrick Antoniak Michael McClure Kelly Nichols

5:30 PM Dave Anderson

Sunday, May 27, 2018 Lou Ferony Evelyn Ferony Lloyd Hasche Gloria Wilde Don Wilde

8:00 AM Lloyd Hasche Don Wilde Louis Ferony

10:30 AM Jeff Fox Gnally Boukar Liz Fox Jeff Fox

Dave Broderson Bill Jones Irene Jones

Pilgrim Lutheran Church … where by God’s grace, believers from all walks of life,

together WORSHIP Christ, GROW spiritually in Christ and SHARE His love with others!

Pilgrim Lutheran Church

2311 Fairview Road Bellevue Nebraska 68123 Church Office: 291-2848

Childcare: 291-2848 Pilgrim website: pilgrim-lutheran.org

Facebook:facebook.com/pillgrim.bellevue Email: pilgrimbellevue@gmail.com

May

2018

Volume 74

No.5

Inside this Issue . . .

Mission Central News From the Pastor From the Elder’s

Financials Women of Pilgrim

Happenings around the Church Prayer list

Birthdays and Anniversaries Worship Schedule

May Calendar

Mission Central News Plan now to take a group from your congregation out to visit Mission Central in Mapleton, Iowa to hear from these missionaries.

May 10, Special Ascension Service with Dr. Lawrence Rast, president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne; dinner at 5:30, service at 7:00 June 2, 1:00—Rev. John and Anita Clausing, Kenya 1:30—Rev. Ryan and Emily McDermott, West and Central Africa 1:45—Rev. Steve and Cindy Schumacher, Ghana July 7, 1:00—Matt and DeeDee Wasmund and family, Korea July 11, 1:00—DCE Krista Young and family, Eastern and Southern Africa July 21, 1:00—Rev. Mark Rabe and family, Ethiopia ; Rev. Jerry Lawson and family, Russia 1:30—Rev. Hans Trinklein and family, South Korea August 11, 1:00—Rev. Jacob Gaugert, Togo, West Africa 1:30—Rev. Eric Stinnett and family, Ethiopia September 8, 1:00—Rev. Brian Gauthier and family, Panama November 10, 1:00—Rev. Herb and Markie Burch, Belize

Healthy People Know How To Be Angry

“He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly (Proverbs14:29

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, with all malice (Ephesian 4:31)

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are

still angry, Ephesians4:26

Anger is an emotion that can be righteous or it can lead to sin. The Bible is rather clear that anger is not sin, but rather it is what we do with anger that leads to sin. The Word of God is also clear that we are to speak to each other face to face, when we are angry. But we often practice a Passive-Aggressive way of dealing with one another and sometimes we do it in our Lord’s Church. Being Passive-Aggressive is really masking true aggression. It is indirectly trying to assault someone. How is this done in the church? Common practices are withholding contributions, joking that the pastor works only on Sunday, or by constantly using sarcasm behind someone’s back. All is done indirectly, but never face to face. In our homes it is often done by giving our spouse or children the “silent treatment”, which is actually just pouting until we think we get our way. The goal of this behavior is to get even deceitfully. No emotion is mentioned more in God’s Word than anger, 275 times. Unbridled anger actually destroys the personal harboring the bitterness, but sabotages God’s love. Our true identity in Christ is cast aside when we choose to embrace perpetual anger and bitterness instead of the Love of God for us in Jesus Christ. Thankfully our God has not abandoned us in our sin, but allows us to repent and get our lives back on track with Him. Imagine if our Lord said to us, “you want to be bitter?, then be bitter the rest of your life!” Unfortunately some of us choose this path, but our Lord offers a way out to find joy again and to find peace. For ultimately, when he opens His arms to us and says, “Peace be with you”, that is what He wants for us as His people.

In His Service,

Pastor

Fred Simon

(1) James Lightfoot (2) Cameron Hessler (3) Eric Nietfeld (3) Mya Skoff (4) Herb Barelman (4) Deborah Van Kleek (6) Brian Nietfeld (7) Loren Berthelsen (7) Mark Dillehay (7) Shirley Hasche (9) Barb Dillehay (10) Aaron Spomer (11) Kristin Rodgers (13) Alyssa Beyersdorf (13) Karen Karl (15) Patti Smith (16) Amanda McKibbon (16) Sydney Whitmire (17) Sonja Beach

Anthony Ferony (17) Brandon Clark (18)

Ted McQuatters (20) Barb Lemke (21) Kally Holt (21)

Emma Anderson (22) Jadyn Flowers (22)

Thelma Qualman (22) Angelina McIntosh (23) Michaelia Spomer (23)

Bonnie Loeffelbein (24) Elizabeth Skinner (24)

Deb Whitmire (24) Teresa Kaiser (25)

Debbie Snyder (25) Steven Worrall (25)

Lori Dalton (28) Marla Strongin (29)

Simone Leonard (30) Dan Lilienkamp (30)

Matt Roth (30) Joe Skoff Jr. (30)

Wedding Anniversaries Mike & Jeanette Swenson (1) Don & Diane Kostszewa (8)

LaVerne & Linda McIntosh (12) Bill & Gina Bierbaum (14) Tom & Kathy Skinner (20)

Adam & Michelle Hessler (22) Dan & Molly Oldenhuis (22)

Scott & Patti Smith (26) Glen & Kathryn Anderson (31)

“Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your

hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.” (Psalm 62:8)

In your time of personal prayer, Jean Hankins David Sanborn (Friend of the Stults’)

Bill Leonard Beverly Hurst (Niece of Alice Leonard) Lana Markworth Bob McCormick (Father of Loretta Taylor) Shirley Bailly Sue Reed (Niece of Bill & Mary Reed) Lawana Bierbaum Karen Bortner (Sister-in-Law of Cindy Ruffner) Sonya Beach Marina Fentress (Friend of the Skoff’s) Astrid Ferony Jody Bamesberger (Friend of the Bamesberger’s) Marilyn Neubert Eleanor Padjen (Sister of Margret Haugen) Eleanore Barrett Dennis Farnum (Father of Christina Ferony) Lou Hurley Kim Staroscik (Sister of Troy & Jenny Staroscik) Emma Gehring Rochelle Anderson (Friend of the Leonard’s) Floris Sledge (Mother of Al Sledge) Jennifer Dudycha (Cousin of Laura Conner) Erma Fretz (Mother of Sharon Stuart) Lisa Green (Cousin of Valerie Plowden) Rob Thorne (friend of the Schroeder’s) Ruth Consier (Mother of Rita Mikkelson) Debra Waechter (Cousin of Joyce Evener) Todd Paulson (Friend of Rhonda Leonard) Kurt Wilson (Cousin of Patti Smith) Steve Conner (brother-in-law of Laura Conner) Linda Siebenborn (Mother-in-law of Laura Conner) Kathy Siebenborn (Grandma-in-law of Laura Conner) ShaoHannah Yates (Great-Granddaughter of Margaret Haugen)

Pray for the Lord’s blessings on… our country and its leaders

deployed & overseas military personnel …Scott Simants, Carli Bilbrey, and Jessica

Lemke Lewis

Nebraska District and LCMS Church Leaders.

Our Missionaries… David Bush (Macau) Mrs. Krista Trump (Kenya), Pastor J.P. Cima & family (Vietnam), Rev. David Faulkner & Family (Uruguay), Gail Grieser (Southern Asia), Rev. James Sharp & Family (Uruguay), & Gary Thies, MS World Mission Director. Prayer Requests: Please fill out one of the “Caring Cards” available in the narthex of

the church. They can be given to one of the pastors or placed in the offering plate.

From the Elders Being Prepared: At the last Council of Ministry meeting , I did not respond in proper way when questioned as to why 'I had not been more supportive of their way'. I am sor-ry that I choose to leave the meeting. I should have applied the lesson from last Sun-day's Gospel 'To always be prepared to share in reason you have in the hope of Jesus ... To respond with gentleness, kindness.'. As we prepare for to meet at the next voters meeting, may we find leaders and vote for those who find this same hope in the love of Jesus. We can choose sides or find a common goal of hope in Jesus way. Please plan on attending our voters meeting on May 20th and prepare for a new hope in Pilgrim. May God Bless. Thank You, Lloyd Hasche. Board of Elders.

Financial Report--Pilgrim Lutheran Congregation

For March 2018

Entity 18-March Year To Date

Income Expense Net Income Expense Net

Church $ 24,652* $ 28,215 $ -3562 $ 70,632 $ 69,155 $ 1,477

Daycare $ 56,834 $ 80,267 $ -23,433 $ 183,054 $ 198,458 $ -15,404

Preschool $ 4,705 $ 8,918 $ -4,213 $ 17,070 $ 21,426 $ -4,356

Congrega-tion

$86,192 $ 117,401 $ -31,209 $ 270,756 $ 289,040 $ -18,284

* Cell tower excluded ($1,250 per month)

Pilgrim Financial Savings Pilgrim Checking $144,875 Council of Ministries Savings Account $108,105 Memorial Account $83,636 New Building CD $160,126 New Building CD $153, 526 TD Ameritrade Account $114,048

The May Voter's Meeting will be held on May 20, 2018 following the 10:30 p.m. service.

A light lunch will be served before the meeting.

PILGRIM ANNIVERSARY This year marks the,75th anniversary of Pilgrim's incorporation as a church. It has also been 20 years since we moved out to our current location. We are looking for individuals who would be interested in planning a celebration of these milestones! Perhaps a special service or a meal, a gathering of photos or mementos of our journey so far. If interested, please contact Kathy or Tom Skinner! (Note, there is a 5th Sunday coming up July 29, possible date? ) Look forward to whatever comes about!

The Pilgrim Lutheran youth would like to offer their babysitting services for the voter’s meeting on May 20th. Instead of having Bible Study we will play with your youngsters in the school age room while you attend the voter’s meeting. If you have any questions please get in touch with Jennifer or David Anderson or one of the youth. Thank you!

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS!

If any of you glanced at the BELLEVUE PANTRY box towards the end

of March, you saw an overflowing filled box. Our Pilgrim family did/

does a tremendous job of supporting the Pantry. Let’s set a goal of

collecting 50 cans of much needed PORK and BEANS during the

month of MAY. Any non-perishable food item is accepted. The Pantry

box is located in the coat room. MARCH COLLECTIONS: 19 large containers of

juice, 22 cans tuna, 22 boxes hamburger helper, 36 cake mixes and numerous

other items. 11 boxes of food was collected and delivered to the Pantry. Please

continue to support the Pantry and help us reach our goal of 50 cans of PORK

and BEANS.

Congratulations to our 2018 Graduating High School Seniors:

Ben Dalton Jeremy Qualman

Ben Skoff Jordan Thorstad

Congratulations to our 2018 Confirmands

Gnally Clair Bourkar Kobi Tyreese Connor

Mother & Daughter Tea on

Sunday, June 3rd

Due to the snow storm, Orphan Grain Train, an organization providing relief for human care/need worldwide, had to cancel the fish boil. However … the Rally went on as planned at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, on Sunday, April 15th. Two wom-en from Pilgrim attended and heard about “Recovery Revival” a ministry held at Bethany Lutheran on Sunday evenings.

A large number of cleaning supplies were collected for Orphan Grain Train, including some things collected at Pilgrim … several bagsful, a small quilt and $55.

May Calendar

1st WOP Executive Board Meeting 6th Mite Box Sunday 8th Quilting 10th Acts Circle 14th Esther Circle (Lunch) 20th Election of Officers

LWML Mite Box Sunday … May 6th Your Mite offerings can be dropped in the large mite box on the first Sunday of each month. Mites are also collected at the circle meetings. Our mites join with those from other societies to fund district and national missionary projects. Mite offerings are based on the Biblical accounts of the widow's mite

The 39th Biennial LWML Convention … will be held June 22-23, 2018 in Nor-folk, Nebraska. The theme is “His Light on our Path”. Registrations are due June 1st. More infor-mation and registration forms can be found in the LWML Winter Leaguer. Gifts From the Heart … As plans are made for the convention, we remember those in need. The in-gathering (Gifts from the Heart) have been designated for Bright Horizons in O’Neill and Ainsworth, Ne-braska. Bright Horizons is a place where women can go, either alone or with their children when they leave their homes and need a safe place for shelter. With our giving hearts and hands we can help minis-ter to these individuals in their time of need by collecting the items Bright Horizons provides. Needed are: Paper Products (paper towels, toilet tissue, kleenex, napkins), Cleaning Supplies (Clorox Wipes,

Bleach Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Mr. Clean, Pine Sol, etc) and Non-Perishable Food Items (Canned Fruits, Cereal, Pancake mix, Syrup, Canned Meats, Hamburger Helper, and Spaghetti, Alfre-

do Or Pizza Sauces). Look for a collection box in the narthex. Servant Events: (1) Bible Marking, (2) Fleece Quilt Making, (3) Note cards for Phil’s Friends, (4) Fleece Scarves, (5) Orphan Grain Train …sorting clothes, (6) Witness Bracelets. Supplies needed are: