The Pilgrim Press
Pilgrim Lutheran Church
E-mail:[email protected]
208 SW 1st Ave
AUGUST, 2011
Phone: (541) 889-5458
Ontario, OR 97914
Pastor Jeff Wilson
[email protected]
Web: pilgrimlutheran.net
Inside this issue:
Orphan Grain Train
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2nd Annual Dinner/
Auction Fundraiser
1
School Supply Drive
2
ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN
For the last month, our Pilgrim Lutheran family has been collecting items for the Orphan
Grain Train. Although we haven’t as yet sorted through all the bags that have been left in
the box at the back of the church, I have seen several packages of the new underwear that
President’s Message
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the Orphan Grain Train will deliver to those in need. Thank you for taking the time to
think of others as you are out shopping. The ladies have also been sewing Pillowcase
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August Birthdays &
dresses and have approximately 50 waiting to be packed and delivered. That is just a
Anniversaries
small part of the talent and generosity that is common for our church family. Please conSchedule & Misc News
tinue to go through clothing and household items at home and bring your extra items to
the church prior to August 4th. I’m sure winter clothing will be needed by the time these
VOTERS
boxes are delivered to Nebraska and sorted out, so don’t forget sweatshirts and coats!
Let’s plan on setting a time to sort, pack and mark boxes to be delivered. Jim & I will
MEETING!
load our big van no later than Sunday afternoon, August 7, to deliver the boxes to the
August 21!
Twin Falls shipper on Monday, August 8. If you have items you want to donate already
packed in boxes, please just label what is in the box so the folks in the warehouse will
know what is in it. Again, thank you for all your donations and work on this project.
LUTHER HOUSE
Please keep in mind that this is not a onetime project. As you ‘clean house’ there may be
MORTGAGE BURNING more things you wish to sort out and the Orphan Grain Train is in constant need as they
answer the call to the many disasters here in the United States and abroad. Gem State
Those who attended the
Trucking of Kimberly, ID delivers these items to the warehouse in Nebraska. Monetary
Congregational Picnic,
donations may be sent directly to OGT. Check out their website at: www.ogt.org
were witness to the Luther House Mortgage
Burning. The Luther
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
House was paid off approximately 1 1/2 years in
The 2nd Annual Dinner/Silent Auction Fundraiser has
advance! Congratulations
been set for: September 24, 2011, Time: 4-7 For Silent
to everyone for their dediAuction items please consider joining forces to put tocation on this project.
gether specialty baskets et al: Gardening baskets, Sewing
baskets, baked goods, candy, possibly an evening away,
THE QUILT RAFFLE
or even offering a service for a day, etc. The meal cost
(BBQ Beef Brisket, Beans, Coleslaw) will be $10 for
Continues until the end of
September.
Tickets are $1.00
adults and $5 for children 12 and under. More info is
each or six for $5.00 Proforthcoming. We would appreciate any ideas you may
ceeds
will go to the General
wish to add, please contact Kay C, Jackie H, or Lois H.
Fund.
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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
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CHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY ASSESSMENT
The items mentioned below are suggestions from the insurance company, not requirements. The sidewalks are the one
thing that the insurance company has put as a priority due to possible accidents caused by tripping, etc.
Following are the results of the risk control survey and the recommendations to reduce the potential for claims and other
forms of loss.
1. The sidewalks surrounding the church appear to have some sections of concrete that have either been raised by
tree roots or have sunk, resulting in abrupt changes in the grade of the sidewalk areas. These areas should be
periodically inspected to ensure that the changes in the grade of the walkway are not so abrupt as to be a ‘trip
hazard’. The Trustees have already started on this.
2. It became clear after discussing details of a specific claim that several volunteers had consulted with the claims
representative. It was unknown if this had resulted in any confusion or other issues. It would be in the best interest of the church to appoint one individual who is conversant with the issues surrounding claims to confer
with the claims representative and reduce the potential for any misunderstanding or slow down in the claims’
resolution.
3. To better protect your organization from the hazards associated with uninsured or inadequately insured contractors, tenants, or outside groups and organizations, you should require all contractors, tenants and outside groups
or organizations that come onto your property or use your facilities to provide you with a certificate of insurance. You should also be named as an additional insured on the certificate. The certificate should be obtained
prior to anyone working on the building/grounds or using the building/grounds.
4. Consideration should be given to reviewing your procedures for privately owned vehicles used for church business or sponsored activities. Church Mutual suggests the following plan of action.
a. Anyone driving on behalf of your organization should be approved by the organization.
b. All drivers should be 25 years of age or older.
c. A copy of the driver’s license of each driver, as well as proof of insurance and proof of registration,
should be kept in your office
d. A motor vehicle record search should be performed on each driver and checked annually. This
search can be made by visiting Church Mutual’s website.
e. All vehicles used for your organization should be in good condition and well maintained.
f.
Discuss hired and non-owned automobile liability insurance with your Church Mutual sales representative.
5. Any inventory of valuable equipment, books and other contents in the church, should be documented in an inventory listing.
We all need to take the time to look around the buildings and grounds to make sure we are keeping up with the needed
repairs and to make sure we remain safe and secure in our church environment.
Yours in Christ,
James Huffman
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL ALERTS
August 10th: A Veggie Tale Premier! “Two
girls Two Dreams” Time 6:30 p.m. at the Fellowship hall in the church. Come and bring a
friend.
September 11th; Rally Sunday
We are repairing to have classes for preschool-kindergarten, 1st-4th & 5th—Jr High,
High school and adult.
October 31st: Trunk or Treat, beginning at
dusk.
December: Christmas program put on by
adults “One Look at the Savior” A Christmas
Musical.
SCHEDULE NOTES!
Music/Choir Practice: Monday evenings at 7:00 PM!
Elder Meeting has been moved to Wednesday, August 3, at 7:00 PM.
LWML will meet Thursday, August 4, at 7:00 PM.
All ladies are invited! Martha Snyder will lead the devotion and topic. Hostesses are Erma L. and Marion
C. Please join us for Bible Study and Christian fel-
August Birthdays
August Anniversaries
Brandi Barto
8-1
Ken Miller
8-3
Harold Christensen 8-4
Ingrid Crawford
8-5
Jeff Burkhardt
8-7
Joseph Wilson
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8-8
BethAnn Christensen 8-12
Jim Huffman
8-16
Eric Rysenga
8-24
Keith & Vicky Anderson
8-1 ?
John & Jill Link
8-5
Leon & Delores Andersen
8-15
Don & Charlene
Burkhardt
8-19
Jeff & Diana Burkhardt
8-20
Gary & Linda Meeks
8-26
Malheur/Harney Thrivent
Chapter News
David & Kari Reynolds
The local Thrivent Chapter is
seeking Thrivent members
18 and over to serve as officers.
Treasurer needed!
Please contact Jill Link or
Roberta Trenkel
God vs Science
8-30
Cassie wishes to thank all
who donated their popcans!
Over $70 was recently taken
in! Reminder...PLEASE NO
glass bottles!
MISSION U WEBINAR!
On August 13, Jessica Bordeleau, Young Adult Ministry Consultant to the LCMS Synodical Youth Ministry Office and Editor
God is sitting in Heaven when a scientist says to Him,"Lord, we of LCMSyam.org , will clue us in on the “how-to’s" of connectdon't need you anymore. Science has finally figured out a way ing with and witnessing to young adults. Check website:
to create life out of nothing. In other words, we can now do what (whatsmissionu.com)
you did in the 'beginning'." "Oh, is that so? Tell me..." replies
God. "Well", says the scientist, "we can take dirt and form it
into the likeness of you and breathe life into it, thus creating
man." "Well, that's interesting. Show Me. " So the scientist
bends down to the earth and starts to mold the soil. "Oh no, no,
no..." interrupts God....................... ……”Get your own dirt."
COMMUNITY IDENTITY THEFT WORKSHOP
St. Paul Lutheran, September 12, 2011, 6 PM
Free chicken dinner and childcare.
Keep in mind that the September Newsletter calendar
and articles need to be in by August 17. I need to have
the newsletter completed by August 22. I would appreciate some volunteers to learn how to do the Bulletin for
when Jim & I are out of town! Thanks! Lois Huffman
Jessica will reveal who young adults are; why they are the way
they are; what they believe and what they think about the
church. Then she will share ways we can reach young adults
from meeting them to worshipping beside them.
If interested in viewing this webinar, please talk to Roberta T
or Lois H. It would be a great learning opportunity!
MEMBER TIDBITS
If you have something available to give away or even
sell, please leave a note in the office. Also, keep in mind
the members who own businesses and be sure to give
them your business!
Ethan and Trent Erickson are looking for summer lawn
mowing jobs. Give them a call!
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