THE DAY AFTER…

No doubt about it, Easter Sunday is a highlight of the year. From the “not-so-wonderful” early morning weather (it turned out okay) to the full sanctuary of adults and children at 10 AM, I thank God for the opportunity Easter provides all churches to share the gospel message of good News and see people that are new or haven’t been around in a bit. I thank God for everyone who has found a home here at Pilgrim Church of Duxbury, United Church of Christ!

It is always a blessing to me to watch our church family invest extra time and energy to share the meaning of our faith in the days leading up to Easter. From the Lenten Soup Suppers (thank you Diaconate and all who provide soup and bread), to Palm Sunday (thank you Choir and Sunday School) Maundy Thursday (thank you Choir and Confirmation Class and Diaconate) and all of our special Lenten Devotional Readers each Sunday. And of course, we have to thank our church staff (Melissa, Angelique, Claire, Patti, Gerard and Dawn) for all of their efforts leading up to Easter. And it is, of course, a joy to see people singing and enjoying the music on Easter Sunday itself, in a warm and sunny sanctuary. Another blessing of the weekend is receiving texts from other pastors and seeing reports on Twitter of people watching us online. I love hearing how God is working through local churches around the world.

If you’re like me, however, on the day after Easter Sunday, you are exhausted, and your mind is spinning. There is so much to rejoice in…and so much to do as follow up. And coupled with physical and emotional exhaustion, it’s easy to lose focus. It is easy for your mind to go to the guests who didn’t come, the goals you didn’t reach, or the part of your sermon that you don’t think came out clearly.

You’re tired, but God is not. Jesus’ resurrection is proof that God can do anything…and that God isn’t dependent on us to do it. Take time for yourself, after fully expending yourself in a large event, it is good for you to rest, and it is good for your relationships with your partners, families and self-care. If you schedule some extra family time this week, do it!  

If there is ever a day which should find Christians rejoicing in a risen Savior, it is not just on Easter Sunday. It is every day. It is today.

He is still Risen!

Alleluia!



RB.

Many thanks to all who donated lilies and spring bulbs for Pilgrim Church’s Easter celebration. The lilies and spring flowers are another way we show our joy in Jesus’s resurrection.

Also, thanks to those who helped distribute plants to share a little cheer. 

Soup for Comfort

In our small freezer in the kitchen, we have some homemade soup. Vegetarian lentil/Barley, chicken noodle, chili, corn chowder, clam chowder and green chicken chili.



Soup and some bread can be so comforting.

If you know of someone who would benefit from some homemade soup, please see either Diane Corbett or Lucy Shepard on any Sunday during coffee hour.

SUMMER CAMP FUNDRAISER

We are participating in this Clothing Drive Fundraiser for our campers!

The truck will be in our parking lot on Saturday May 2nd from

10-2 to collect donations!



Stop by and help us out with your donations!

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Pilgrim Church Visitation Team is committed to sharing God’s love and grace, providing comfort care and support, while maintaining and  developing relationships with members of our congregation and the community. 

Come bring your knitting needles and enjoy the company of some wonderful people next Tuesday, April 14 and help make some prayer shawls and baby blankets. Yes, baby blankets! Come see what this is all about! They meet at 11:00 in the Youth Room and/or 6:30 in the parlor.

Build a Bed

Rescheduled date -

Saturday, April 25th

10:00am-12:00pm in Fellowship Hall.



Save Sunday, April 26, 4:30 to 6 pm in Fellowship Hall

Join your visioning and profile teams, and our coach, Rev. Don Remick, for an overview of the process we will use to define the church we want to be in the coming years and to call our next senior pastor.  

SAVE THE DATE!

MISSIONS POTLUCK

SUNDAY, APRIL 26th after church

Join us as we come together to celebrate and learn about our Mission work in the community and beyond. 

A sign-up sheet for food for the event is located on our bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.  

The Mission & Outreach Committee has set up a group Build Day with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth. It will be held on Saturday, May 30th from 8 AM to 3 PM at their Carver renovation site on Green St. We are looking for 10 volunteers for this mission. If you are interested, please sign up on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall or contact

Doug Sinclair at 781-336-9381 or dougsinclair2004@yahoo.com