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Thursday, August 27, 2026
What’s New for You?
- Meet Pilgrim Lutheran Church’s Call Committee.
- Welcome back, Pilgrim Community Preschool!
- Parent Pro Tip: Where’s the Line between Missing a Parent and Separation Anxiety?
- Oktoberfest 2026 is back! Mark your calendars!
- A Message from Presiding Bishop Curry
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Happy Thursday, Pilgrims!
We’re excited to announce the elected members of our Call Committee and to install them into this role on Sunday. They will be the group of people trusted with the important work of finding our next pastor.
After this Sunday, I will no longer have any responsibilities for this process. My ministry continues as your interim pastor until my retirement. The Church Council will also step away from the process unless they are needed for something specific. The Call Committee’s key partnership will be with the SC Synod Office, which will provide advice and counsel and will provide names of candidates.
All of us will be in partnership with the Holy Spirit, who will be the most active participant in this process.
As a member of the congregation, what is your role in all this now? You are like the expectant parents waiting for what is to come.
You will be required to give yourselves to prayer and patience, as this is not a process that can be rushed.
You may find it a difficult process — especially if it takes longer than you hoped. You may also be frustrated by the confidential nature of the Call Committee’s work.
They will be making reports to the Council and the congregation, when they have something significant to report. Don’t mistake silence for inactivity. Don’t mistake silence for secrecy.
Thank you for understanding that while their work is not done in secret, it is confidential work. It’s confidential because they will need to protect sensitive information. Secrets are never intended to be shared and are hidden from others. That isn’t what this work is about.
The Call Committee will be trusted by the Synod and by the candidates they speak with to keep their names and situations out of public view. Imagine if a pastor from Charleston was interviewed at Pilgrim. If that pastor’s name leaked out and his/her congregation in Charleston heard their pastor was interviewing for another call, that could easily damage the pastor’s relationship with the congregation. All kinds of trust would be broken.
The most common complaint Call Committee members report is the pressure they often receive from others in the church, who are fishing for confidential information. Please honor the work of this team and treat your fellow members with respect.
If you are struggling while we are all waiting to hear the next report from the committee, or if you are frustrated with the process, please feel free to speak to me about it. I can perhaps explain some things you don’t understand, or I can simply allow you to vent!
I give great thanks to our eight committee members. I trust them to do this work, and I promise to pray for them all along the way.
Now, on we go, in Jesus’ Name!
Pastor Mary
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Council President’s Page
Mary Beth Hill
It stays exciting here at Pilgrim!
Pilgrim Lutheran Church’s Call Committee met for the first time after Worship Sunday afternoon (August 23) with Deacon Peter Reinhart, Pastor Mary Anderson, and me.
The meeting again showed us how blessed we are that these eight extremely qualified people — Kathy Boivin, Linda Corley, Todd Hendrix, Jackie Kaminer, Don Kosanka, Carol Murray, Wolfram Schwabe, and Delores Steinhauser — agreed to serve.
On Sunday, August 30, during Worship, Pastor Mary will officially install the Call Committee as we recognize the eight extremely qualified people who have agreed to serve.
We are so thankful they have agreed to serve. We know that their special skill sets will benefit the entire committee and its work.
We will also welcome Kimberly Heindl, ELCA Deacon and Assistant to the Bishop of the SC Synod, who will join us for Worship. She will also meet the members of the Call Committee when the Church Council and Pastor Mary Anderson share lunch with the Call Committee and Deacon Heindl after Worship.
Hospitality Table Happenings!
There is nothing like catching up with friends over a treat after our Worship Service! Our hospitality table plays a huge role in creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our regular members and visitors.
To keep providing these moments each Sunday, we need your help building fellowship. We need volunteers to sign up to bring treats for the coming weeks. We provide the paper plates, napkins, utensils, water, and even a tablecloth. All you need to do is bring the treats — whether bought or homemade.
Please consider being a part of this important ministry by contacting Kathleen Shutt, Mary Beth Hill, or Courtney Coker in the church office.
Mark your calendars
Our soon-to-be next-door neighbor, Mission Lexington, holds a groundbreaking tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 28, at 8:30 a.m. to mark the start of construction on their new 30,000-square-foot building.
The new property is located at 1426 N. Lake Dr., right next to us here at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. If you are facing the church, their location is to the right.
Before, during, and after the Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m. event, they will use our parking. If you need to do something at Pilgrim on Friday morning, you may want to reschedule.
Saturday, December 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., St. Nicholas Festival, at Pilgrim in the Fellowship Hall.
Saturday, December 12, from 3 to 5 p.m., Cheers to the Years Retirement Party for Pastor Mary Anderson.
Sunday, December 27, is Pastor Mary Anderson’s last Sunday here at Pilgrim.
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We need YOU!
We are hoping that now that summer is over, plenty of you will volunteer to serve as worship assistants, ushers, communion assistants, hospitality table providers, Children’s Time teachers or assistants, and AV and sound providers. We teach you all you need to know, and we aren’t looking for perfection. We are looking for those willing to serve.
If you are interested in serving or have a question about one of these, please reach out to Pastor Mary or Courtney Coker about serving as worship assistant or Children’s Time teacher or assistant; Linda Corley about serving as communion assistant; Jimmy Smith about ushering; and Kathleen Shutt about blessing the Hospitality Table.
| | Meet Pilgrim Lutheran Church’s Call Committee | | |
Kathy Boivin
Kathy Boivin is a lifelong Lutheran who has belonged to three congregations throughout her life: Christ Lutheran in Duquesne, Pennsylvania; Good Shepherd Lutheran in Gaithersburg, Maryland; and now Pilgrim Lutheran Church. In the Pittsburgh area, Kathy later moved to the suburbs of Washington, D.C., where she spent her career with Montgomery County Public Schools.
During her time in education, she taught elementary grades, served as a library media specialist in both elementary and high schools, and worked as a consulting teacher supporting new and struggling educators.
Throughout her life in the church, Kathy has been deeply involved in music ministry, singing in groups ranging from junior choir to the Chancel Choir. At Good Shepherd, she taught Sunday School, participated in the drama ministry, and served on various committees.
At Pilgrim, Kathy continues her active service as a worship and communion assistant and regularly helps prepare meals with the Holy Casseroly ministry.
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Linda Corley
Linda Corley and her husband, Myron, have been members of Pilgrim Lutheran Church since 1975, choosing to join because they felt right at home.
Over the years, Linda has been active in numerous ministries across the church. Currently, she serves as part of the Altar Guild, sings in the Choir, acts as Co-leader of the Leah Women’s Circle, and assists with the Food Pantry.
Linda is honored to serve on the Call Committee, asking God to guide her and the team as they work to find the best candidate for the vision and ministries of Pilgrim Lutheran Church.
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Todd Hendrix
Todd Hendrix and his wife, Melissa, have one son, Caleb.
Todd works as a Design Engineer with Partition Systems, Inc. of South Carolina.
Prior to joining Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Todd was an active member of Wise Drive Baptist Church from 1995 to 2010. During his time there, he served as a Deacon, on the Finance Team, as Prayer Coordinator, and sang in both the Choir and Church Quartet.
Todd and his family joined Pilgrim Lutheran Church in July 2010. Over the years, he has been involved in a variety of church activities, including Salt and Light Sunday School, Small Group, the Choir, the Personnel Team, the OYTL Men’s Ministry, and the 10:10 Children’s Ministry.
Beyond his church involvement, Todd served for six years as a Sumter County Mental Health Association Board Member and has been involved with Courageous Men’s Ministry.
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Jackie Kaminer
Jackie Kaminer brings a passion for community, music, and service to Pilgrim Lutheran Church, where she is an active choir member and serves on the Vision and Mission team. Her husband, Joe, serves on the church council, as Jackie has previously done.
Outside of Pilgrim, Jackie serves as the Membership Coordinator for the Heart of Columbia chorus, helping welcome new voices into the group.
Jackie holds a master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Clemson University. Professionally, she serves as the Zone Competency Manager for the Production Workforce in the Americas Zone at Michelin, focusing on equipping employees by developing future-focused skills, creating training solutions, and nurturing talent.
She is honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Call Committee and looks forward to supporting the future of Pilgrim Lutheran Church and guiding its next chapter.
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Don Kosanka
Don Kosanka and his wife, Jamie, are residents of Chapin, SC. Don and Jamie built their home on Lake Murray in 2015 and moved in permanently in 2017. Don and Jamie are lifelong Lutherans and discovered Pilgrim Lutheran Church in early 2018 and became members of the church later that year.
Both Don and Jamie are originally from Ohio and met while attending the University of Toledo. After graduating, Don and Jamie married in 1980. Don graduated with a bachelor of business degree and started working for Owens Corning. Don remained at Owens Corning for 41 years and retired at the end of February, 2019.
Don has served a term on Pilgrim’s Council and was the Financial Leader for two of those years. Don and Jamie have two children, AJ and his wife, two daughters in Michigan, and Hali and her husband, son, and daughter in Georgia.
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Carol Murray
Carol has been a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church for the past 15 years. She has retired from teaching middle school orchestra after 30 years.
Carol has performed as a cellist with the SC Philharmonic Orchestra since 1987 and enjoys playing in church whenever she gets the chance. She also plays in Pilgrim’s handbell choir. Carol’s sister, Kristin Dashiell, is also a member of Pilgrim.
Carol and her wife Lisa have been happily together for 30 years and enjoy their retirement by serving our aging population and traveling in their RV.
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Wolfram Schwabe
Wolfram Schwabe is an active member of Pilgrim and has served in various capacities, including on teams to chart the path of the church forward.
Pilgrim has also been an important part of his family’s life, as he was married at the church; all four of his children were baptized here; and his children have attended Pilgrim’s preschool. He is grateful for the many ways Pilgrim has helped shape his family’s life and faith.
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Delores Steinhauser
Delores Wingard Steinhauser was born into Pilgrim Lutheran Church as a great-granddaughter of founding members Esaias and Angella Wingard.
After living in New Jersey for 25 years, she and her husband, Wally, returned to South Carolina to buy Wingard’s Market from her parents and rejoined Pilgrim in 2014.
Delores plays flute with the choir occasionally, rings handbells, and has served as treasurer for Pilgrim Community Preschool for the past 10 years, drawing on her background as a former Economics Professor.
Excited by the congregation’s recent progress, Delores looks forward to seeing how God guides the Call Committee in finding the right pastor to shepherd Pilgrim into its next chapter.
| | Welcome back, Pilgrim Community Preschool! | | On Monday, August 24, our halls officially came back to life! After a quiet summer, the building is once again filled with the sweetest sounds: bright little laughs, playful songs, and the happy hum of a brand-new school year underway. | |
We love seeing all the familiar faces and warm welcome-back moments, including a pair of best friends, Lilly and her sweet classmate, sharing a big hug after missing each other all summer long.
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This school year also brings an extra special milestone for our community. We are honored to welcome back the Cox family! Both Dad (Lucas Cox) and Mom (Kayleen Cox) graduated from Pilgrim Community Preschool back in 2001. Now, their family legacy continues as both of their children step into the very same classrooms their parents once did. Cruz is in our 4-year-old class, and Wesley is in our 2-year-old class!
Seeing generations return to our school reminds us just how special this community is. Enjoy these sweet snapshots from their very first day, and help us give a warm welcome to all of our new and returning families!
| | Leah Circle September gathering | | |
All ladies are warmly invited to join the Leah Circle for our upcoming monthly gathering!
This month, we are pleased to welcome a guest speaker from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, who will present an important discussion on every day safety issues and the latest scams targeting our community. It is a great opportunity to gain valuable tools to protect yourself and your loved ones, ask questions, and connect with fellow sisters in Christ.
Details
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Prayer and Share Room (located behind the kitchen in the Fellowship Hall)
Lunch: Bring your favorite sandwich or salad. Our hostess will provide dessert, drinks, and the rest!
Whether you are a longtime member or joining us for the first time, we would love to see you there.
For questions or more information, please contact Linda Corley at 803-348-7519. We look forward to sharing this time of fellowship with you!
| | Wear Your Work Clothes this Labor Day Sunday! | | |
Labor Day is September 7 this year. To celebrate and recognize the many ways we live out our vocations and professions in the world, all are invited to wear something to church on September 6 that reflects their work in the world.
This might be your work uniform, company shirt, school or workplace ID, etc. If you are retired, you might wear something or carry something representative of your area of service and expertise. If you don’t have anything to distinguish you in your current work or past work, we’ll have stickers you can write on and wear during worship to share how you serve or served in the world. Our “Labor Lives” will be fun to share before and after worship. Thanks for joining in!
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Stewardship Fall 2026
Woven Together in Generosity
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A Moving Story of Generosity from the Church in Macedonia, 55 C.E.
2 Corinthians 8:1-15
At Pilgrim this Fall, your Generosity Team is inviting all mission partners/members and friends of the congregation to pray and consider our financial stewardship for the coming year. Stewardship campaigns and stewardship letters are as old as the New Testament.
Our key Bible story for this campaign is Paul’s second letter to the church in Corinth, Greece. Paul writes to them, encouraging them to contribute to a collection he is gathering among all those little churches scattered around the Mediterranean Sea to send to the church in Jerusalem. Think of it as the church headquarters of the day. Read 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 here.
Our Ministry and Mission Generosity Goals
- To increase our capacity to provide a compensation package to our new pastor that meets the SC Synod Guidelines for a full-time pastor.
- To increase our capacity to comfortably provide for the necessary repair and maintenance of our facilities that support our many ministries.
- To increase our generosity in giving to the wider church as we live out our commitment to be a connected church.
All these goals can be achieved with an overall increase of 15% in congregational giving in 2027 over giving in 2026.
Kickoff: September 8
A paper letter and email will be sent with the full information about this Generosity campaign.
Temple Talks: September 13, 20, and 27
Each talk during the announcement time in worship will be centered on one of our ministry goals to provide us with information and inspiration.
Stewardship Stories and Scriptures from Pastor Mary in Pilgrim’s Progress in September.
Pledge Sunday: October 4
We will receive Generosity Pledges during our Offering Time in Worship.
The final deadline for turning in these pledges is Thursday, October 15.
| | Pizza, Planting, and Popsicles! | | |
Join us at Pilgrim on Saturday, September 19, at 12:30 p.m. for a special afternoon where families grow together!
Enjoy an afternoon filled with food, faith, and fun. We’ll kick things off with pizza before breaking into groups, and then we’ll all reunite at the end for popsicles and community celebration.
Children will get to explore nature, plant seeds, help our garden grow, and discover how God helps us with worry and builds our hope. Parents will connect with other parents and discuss practical ways to help kids thrive, based on the book Balanced and Barefoot.
This event is completely free, and every family will receive a complimentary copy of Balanced and Barefoot to take home!
Space is limited. So, please register today.
| | Question Marks: Doing Theology by Asking Big Questions | | |
We’re diving deep this fall with Question Marks: Doing Theology by Asking Big Questions, led by Pastor Mary.
In-Person: Tuesdays, 10 –11:30 a.m., in the Prayer and Share Room, Pilgrim Administrative Building
On Zoom: Tuesdays, 7 – 8:15 p.m. The Zoom link will be in Pilgrim’s Progress and on Facebook.
Anytime: Watch the recorded Zoom session. The link to watch will be published in Pilgrim’s Progress, on the website, and on Facebook.
Overview: In these four sessions, both in-person and on Zoom, Pastor Mary Anderson will lead us in theological conversation about some of the big questions we have about God, Christ, the scriptures, and our contemporary lives. We’ll combine scriptural interpretation, church doctrine, Lutheran theology, and our own experiences as people of faith and simply as human beings, as we speak about and listen faithfully to these four big questions.
September 22: How Can We Understand the Ancient Scriptures in Modern Times?
In this first session, we’ll lay the groundwork for how we, as Lutheran Christians, understand scriptures from an ancient time and culture and experience them as relevant to our contemporary lives. We’ll also touch on ways that Christians differ on their interpretation of scriptures and how we can manage that in our conversations with one another.
September 29: How Can We Share Our Faith with Others?
In this session, we’ll talk about how to share our story of faith with openness and respect with others who are faithful members of other religious communities, those who are seeking how to have a spiritual life, those who are skeptical about any faith, and those who have declared themselves “done” with the Church. We’ll also talk about what it looks like to preach the gospel without words!
October 6: How Does God Show Up in Our Lives?
In this session, we’ll honestly and faithfully ask the question of how God abides with us in ways seen and unseen. We’ll also talk about our experiences of feeling that God is a “no-show” in some of our darkest times.
October 13: How Do We Understand Death and Resurrection?
In this final session, we’ll speak about the end of our mortal lives and our hope that as Christ was raised, we too, will have new life. We’ll also reflect on how to talk about these questions with the young children in our lives.
| | A Hot Mess: A workshop on Church Record Keeping with Pastor Mary Anderson | | |
The ELCA Virginia Synod is once again offering a workshop on church recordkeeping to support congregational pastors, parish administrators, and archivists.
Many congregations discover, especially when they have big celebrations coming up (like an anniversary) or have a crisis (like a problem with their building or a request for someone’s baptismal date), that they suddenly need records they can’t easily find.
This introductory/overview session will be September 21, 7 – 8:15 p.m. EST. Depending on continued interest, we may hold a four-part series in October to detail how to keep our vital records and how to find and organize them when they're a “hot mess!”
If you or your congregation are interested, here’s the registration link: Register for Records.
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In preparation for the Navigating the Pressure Creek Walk last month, our preschool parents shared their most pressing parenting questions with us. We passed these along to Counselor Jill Smith and her team, who provided a wonderful handout summarizing expert insights from the event.
Over the next several issues of Pilgrim’s Progress, we are continuing to share these valuable takeaways. Pass it on!
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Where’s the Line between Missing a Parent and Separation Anxiety?
“Missing” looks like sadness that responds to comfort and rituals. Separation anxiety looks like distress spreading to other separations like school drop-off or sleepovers.
Separation anxiety may also result in physical symptoms like stomach aches or sleep disruption. It also no longer responds to the parents’ reassurances. Track these things, and if it’s not easing within a few weeks, even when potential causes seem to be stabilized, that’s your signal. Get some help.
| | A generous offer to Pilgrim Church and Preschool | | |
Counselor Jill Smith, Psychotherapist, CEO of Jill Smith Associates in Lexington and Columbia, has been a wonderful donor, both financially and with her counseling services, to our Navigating the Pressure series.
Jill Smith is now offering to all families in our congregation and our preschool a 25% discount on a first counseling session with her or one of the other counselors. They see clients of all ages. They do not take insurance but offer a receipt that clients can submit to their insurance. They will soon be taking Medicare.
You may contact them at (803) 814-5559. They are located at 426 South Lake Dr. in Lexington, or at 1717 Bull Street in Columbia (next door to St. Paul’s Lutheran).
Thanks, Jill, for this generous offer to us!
| | Pilgrim’s Annual Garage Sale | | | | |
Mark your calendars for Pilgrim’s Annual Garage Sale on Saturday, October 10, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Pilgrim Lutheran Church.
Donations are welcome, and you may drop off items starting October 6. Please contact Keith Galloway for more information.
| | “Meat the Need” this August | | |
Throughout August, Pilgrim’s Leah Circle is hosting the “Meat the Need” drive to support the Pilgrim’s Food Pantry with nutritious protein options.
This Sunday is your last chance to donate for August!
A single can of meat helps create a satisfying meal for a family in need. Please drop your donations in the Food Pantry bin located in the Narthex.
Suggested items to donate:
Canned Tuna and Salmon
Canned Chicken and Turkey
Canned Beef Stew
Canned Pork and Ham
Look for the Food Pantry donation bin in the Narthex. Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
| | Join us at Reconstructing Home 2026 | | |
Tickets are now available for Transitions Homeless Center’s annual Reconstructing Home Art Show and Awards!
Reconstructing Home is a special evening celebrating resilience, community, and lives being rebuilt. Attendees will enjoy a silent art auction, live entertainment from the Easy Does It Duo, local food, and inspiring stories of impact.
We are so proud to share that Pastor Mary Anderson will be honored with the prestigious Cathy Novinger Award for her outstanding service to Transitions and dedication to supporting those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Event Details
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Columbia Museum of Art (1515 Main St, Columbia, SC)
Tickets: $25 per individual or $45 per couple
| | Oktoberfest 2026 is back, mark your calendars! | | |
Join us at Incarnation Lutheran Church (3005 Devine St) for Columbia’s original German festival!
What to Expect
Biergarten and Bites: Authentic Paulaner beer, homemade German food, and freshly baked pastries.
Music and Dancing: Live, traditional oompah bands and performance groups.
Family Fun: A dedicated Kinderzone featuring face painting, a balloon artist, and a playground.
Dates: October 9–11, 2026
Connect: Follow them on Facebook to stay updated on event schedules and announcements!
Calling all Pilgrim friends!
We would love to hang out together during the festival! A group of us will be meeting up for dinner on Saturday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m.
Look for us under the main tent to grab a table, eat some great food, listen to the live music, and enjoy time together. Bring your family and friends. Come join in on the fun!
| | A Message from Presiding Bishop Curry | | |
Presiding Bishop Curry issues his fourth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled “All Together in One Place.”
Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God's presence today, our rich theological tradition, and the social teaching that connects us.
| | Bishop Wade Roof’s Installation Service | | |
An exciting new chapter is beginning for our synod, and you are warmly invited to be a part of it!
The installation of The Rev. Wade Roof as Bishop of the South Carolina Synod will take place this fall. All are invited to join in the celebration.
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Stretch, breathe, recharge, and pray with yoga led by Sister D’Etta Broam!
Details
When: Saturdays at 10 a.m. (45 minutes) on September 5, 12, and 19
Where: Pilgrim’s Fellowship Hall
Cost: $50 for a 5-session package or $12 drop-in (Venmo, cash, or check accepted at class).
Participants may contact Sister D’Etta directly with any questions.
| | SCLMM Beach Weekend is October 2-4, 2026 | | |
South Carolina Lutheran Men invites you to their upcoming beach weekend at the Lutheran Coastal Retreat Center! They have an incredible lineup for Saturday, including breakfast, a testimony by Josh Carter, lunch, a beach day, and evening entertainment. Full weekend meals are $20.
Can’t stay the whole weekend? You can still join them for just Saturday evening’s Seafood Boil at 5 p.m. with a suggested donation of $15 per person.
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They do need an accurate head count for the boil, so please let Jimmy Smith know ASAP if you plan to attend!
A few overnight rooms are still available for $100 per night on a first-come, first-served basis.
| | Pastor’s Discretionary Fund | | A reminder that our church maintains a Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, which is used to provide confidential assistance when needs arise within our community. If you would like to contribute, please note “Pastor’s Discretionary Fund” in the memo line of your check or on your envelope. Thank you for your generosity and care for one another. | | Stay updated with Lutheran publications | | | | If you’re looking for inspiring stories and updates about the ELCA and happenings around the world, be sure to check out the Living Lutheran magazine. Just click here. | | |
If you’d like to stay connected with what’s going on in South Carolina, don’t miss the weekly newsletter from the South Carolina Synod, the Lutheran Living in South Carolina eNews. Just click here to read it. Enjoy!
| | How Can I Give to Pilgrim? | | |
We offer multiple ways to give that make supporting us easy and convenient. You can give in person or online. Send your donation by mail to Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1430 N. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072. Or, set up recurring giving with Simply Giving, our electronic automatic giving program.
As you think about your contributions, please consider electronic giving. It’s simple, reliable, and helps us plan better for the future. With Simply Giving, your donation is ready to go toward our ministry needs right away, and it also involves fewer fees than online credit card donations.
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Worship Service Volunteers, please read!
You can view the 2026 list of Worship Volunteers in the schedule here. It is always a work in progress. If you notice an error or suspect a conflict, please notify us. We need your help keeping up with them.
Remember, if you can’t cover your assigned job, please find someone to take your place. If you ask, other volunteers will swap weeks with you. Then, once you’ve found someone to take your place, call or text Courtney Coker in the office, and she can make those needed changes online, in Pilgrim’s Progress, and in the Sunday Bulletin.
August 30, 2026, 10 a.m.
Worship Assistant — Lou Galloway
Ushers — Joe Kaminer and Ricky Wingard
Communion Assistants — Kathy Boivin and Jimmy Smith
Counters — Melissa and Todd Hendrix
Hospitality Table — Martha Drafts
Children’s Time — Allison Hallman and Terri Lemke
September 6, 2026, 10 a.m.
Worship Assistant — Jackie Kaminer
Ushers — Carl Richardson and Need Volunteer
Communion Assistants — Delores and Wally Steinhauser
Counters — Delores and Wally Steinhauser
Hospitality Table — Need Volunteer
Children’s Time — Need Volunteers
September 13, 2026, 10 a.m.
Worship Assistant — Ryan Mears
Ushers — Jimmy Smith and Wally Steinhauser
Communion Assistants — Carl and Debra Richardson
Counters — Melissa Hendrix and Scott Grosse
Hospitality Table — Need Volunteer
Children’s Time — Need Volunteers
September 20, 2026, 10 a.m.
Worship Assistant — Peter Reinhart
Ushers — Don and Jamie Kosanka
Communion Assistants — Kathy Boivin and Margie Bundrick
Counters — Don Kosanka and Delores Steinhauser
Hospitality Table — Need Volunteer
Children’s Time — Need Volunteers
September 27, 2026, 10 a.m.
Worship Assistant — Kathleen Shutt
Ushers — Scott Grosse and David Marshall
Communion Assistants — Jane and David Park
Counters — Melissa and Wally Steinhauser
Hospitality Table — Need Volunteer
Children’s Time — Allison Hallman
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Pilgrim’s Prayer List
Alan Addy
Myra Boyd
Norma Drafts
Rick Harris
Shelia McCullough
Jimmy Metts
Bill Sanders
Greg Sommer
Johan Jansen Van Vurren as he grieves the death of his son.
Friends of Pilgrim
Annie Allen, Shelia McCullough’s mother
Joyce Czarnecki
Diana Davis, sister of Lisa Davis
Ben Green, Greg Sommer’s brother-in-law
Nadine Greene, friend of Karl and Carolyn Horner
Joanna Kirkland, sister-in-law of Debra and Carl Richardson
Tina Krause, friend of Pastor Mary
Lars, Brenda Sommer’s Nephew
Eileen and Ronnie Leaphart, dear friends of Myron and Linda Corley
LeMaster Family, family of Melissa Hendrix
Louise Newton, friend of Ricky and Becky Wingard
The family, friends, and colleagues of Master Deputy Jillian Hope Olson, as they mourn her death.
Jill Sanders, Wally and Delores Steinhauser’s cousin-in-law
Heidi, Wolfram Schwabe’s sister
Trey Soud, friend of Wally and Delores Steinhauser
Louise Velky, the newest member of Mary Beth Hill’s family, as she is facing a rare genetic diagnosis.
Pastor Carl and Debra Yost, as his health struggles continue.
Please contact the church office if you would like someone added or removed from the prayer list.
| | Worship is at 10 a.m. each Sunday. | | |
Scriptures for this Sunday
First Reading: Romans 12:9-21
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28
| | Worship Service replay from Sunday, August 23, 2026 | | | | |
