Administrative Information Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday (10 am - 3 pm) Church Office Telephone: 732-747-2348 Church Fax#: (732) 576-1525 Church Website: www.pilgrim-baptist.org Pastor s Email: tkporter21@gmail.com 2014 Thematic Emphasis: Discerning God s Will, Discipling God s People If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed... John 8:31 Minister-on-Duty for the month of January Rev. James Hawkins If you are in need of spiritual consultation, crisis intervention, prayer or if you have questions regarding your spiritual wellness please call the minister-on-duty @: 732-747-2343 Deacon Ministry Members James Hall ~ Guy Credle ~ James Plummer ~ Jesse Garrison Paul Quamina ~ Nathaniel Bean If you are a member of Pilgrim and have any questions regarding Congregational Wellness Issues (Sick & Shut In, Communion, Baptism, Loss in Family etc.) please call 732-747-2343. ~ For Benevolent & Financial Support, please call; Deacon James Plummer @ (732) 757-2258 Trustee Ministry Information If you are a member of Pilgrim and have any questions regarding: financial facility or facility issues, please contact Trustee Randy Phillips @ (732) 977-1869 ~ In case of emergency go to your nearest emergency room, or dial 911 for assistance. General WiFi Access Code SS I.D: QHPV4 Password: 18017D16CE Sunday, February 9, 2014 Church Etiquette Please silence cell phones before worship Please sit near wings or close to rear if leaving early Please move into pews to allow entrance for others Please avoid unnecessary movement during the Offertory & Invitation Remember the Sanctuary is a Sacred Place; reverence God at all times while in it Please leave items of the church in their rightful place Remove all garbage when you leave No food or beverages in Sanctuary
Pilgrim Baptist Church Family Sunday School Classes Quality Christian Education for All Ages Available Classes Beginners Class (ages:4-6) Elementary Class (ages:7-8) Upper Elementary Class (ages:9-11) Jr. H.S./H.S. Class (ages:12-17) Young Adults Class (ages:18-28) Adults Class (29+) Discipleship Class for New Members Please Remember To Pray For: Those At Home: Lillian Williams (Middletown); Betty Stafford (Tinton Falls); Elizabeth Credle (Eatontown); Clint Peavy (Asbury Pk.); Trustee John Powell (Red Bank); Elizabeth Randolph (West Long Branch); Ethel Phillips (Long Branch); Velma Schaeffer (Tinton Falls). Those In the Hospital/Rehab: Ernestine Taylor (Tinton Falls); Grace Hart (Neptune Med Center); Elaine Murray (Chapin Hill); Rose Everett (Care One-Holmdel); Emma Randolph (Kentucky); Mary Dillard (Meridian Rehab.); Nettie Melvin (Lakewood); Ronald Owens (Gateway Rehab.) Prayer Requests (updated weekly): President Barack Obama & Family; Pastor & First Family; Ministries/Outreach Initiatives of PBC; United States Armed Forces - Active Duty & Veterans; Jelani Phillips (granddaughter of Trustee Randy & Ethel Phillips; medical challenges; Shavon Dorsey (illness); Fred Persol ( surgery); Dawn Lasky (knee surgery). Those Who Are Bereaved (updated on the 1st of each month): Milagros Jeter (lost sister); Tyra & Tamara Sawyer (lost grandfather); Ethel & Randy Phillips (lost dear friend). Those in the Military & College: Please See Bulletin Board Outside the Church Office. If you have a picture of these individuals, please drop off in the Church Office. Sunday School Meeting Thursday, Feb. 27 @ 6pm Teachers & Staff Meeting with Pastor Porter. If you are interested in serving in the Sunday School Ministry, you are more than welcome to attend the meeting. Mid-Week Bible Study Class Wednesday s 7pm to 8pm 1 st Quarter Focus: Introduction to Bible Content 2 nd Quarter Focus: Introduction to the Old Testament 3 rd Quarter Focus: Introduction to the New Testament 4 th Quarter Focus: Introduction to Church History *At the end of each quarter there will be a service of celebration. Certificates will be awarded for those attending 80% of the Classes for that quarter Use prayer cards for weekly prayer requests during Mid-Week Prayer Service. Anyone needing the prayers of the Pastor & Congregation, please call @ 732-747-2348. Weather Alert In the event of Inclement Weather (Snow) please call the church on Sunday morning. The Trustees will put an announcement on the church answering machine regarding the service schedule for the day after 7:00am.
February 2014 Happy Birthday to: Pauline Smith ~ 1st Justin Cox ~ 1st Starzan Norman ~ 1st Naomi Porter ~ 5th Deacon Theoplilus Bean ~ 7th Miriam (Joy) Haskins ~ 10th Netanis Bean~ 12th Shyasia Banks ~ 12th Tiffany Burrell ~ 13th Deseree Johnson ~ 16th Danisha Clayton ~ 16th Lamar Davis ~ 17th John Maxie ~ 17th Sierra Parker ~ 17th Ibnameen Berry ~ 18th Rev. Arnold Jeter ~ 28th Eboni Lattimer ~ 28th Happy Anniversary to: Kenny & Rose Casiano Henderson ~ 13th *If you are celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary in the month of January, please contact the church office with your information so you can be recognized in our weekly bulletin. To The Following Members Certified in CPR & AED Training: Robert Wickes Min. Charles Cox Teena Peavy Angela Sheard Mary Thickening Ondrea Murphy Karen Henderson Russell Battle Willie Gill Lisa Henry Donna Brown Helen Clanton Musical Prelude 8:00 am - Order of Worship *Invocational Prayer... Associate Minister ~ Song of Worship ~ *Musical Selection.......... The Men s Praise Team ~ Welcome to Our Visitors ~ Special Presentation...Young Adults Ministry Special Cotillion Presentation... Jazmiera Smothers *Tithing Prayer & Praise Joyous, generous giving is God s plan for financing the work of His church Musical Selection.,,... The Men s Praise Team SERMONIC MESSAGE Pastor Terrence K. Porter *Song of Grace & Invitation.,,,,... Men s Praise & Congregation An Invitation to: Come Grow With Us *Altar Prayer.....Associate Minister *Pastoral Benediction Church Office Volunteers If you are interested in volunteering in the Church Office, please call the office with your availability. Thank you for your consideration. Lunch Break Warehouse Now Open: 986 Shrewsbury Ave, Unit #7 Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Please call 848 456-4750 to inquire about donations. Hours of Operation: Mon.-Sat. 10am-2pm *Congregation Standing If Physically Able.
10:45 am - Order of Service Devotional.......The Deacons Ministry *Processional.......The Men s Choir *Call to Worship... Psalms 103:1-5, 21...Associate Minister Leader: Bless the Lord O my soul: and all that is within me, Bless His holy name. Congregation: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits Leader: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases. Congregation: Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies leader: Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy mouth is renewed like the eagle s Altogether Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of His, that do His pleasure. *Invocational Prayer...Associate Minister ~ Song of Worship ~ Mu- sical Selection......... The Men s Choir Welcome to Our Visitors..... Greeters Ministry ~ The Pilgrim Welcome Song ~ Special Presentation.......Young Adults Ministry Special Cotillion Presentation.. Jazmiera Smothers *Congregation Standing If Physically Able.
*Tithing Prayer & Praise... Associate Minister Joyous, generous giving is God s plan for financing the work of His church PBC Dramatic Arts Ministry Presents: ~ A Black History Month Celebration ~ Pilgrim s Journey to the Promised Land Written by: Sis. Norma Rogers February 22, 2014 @ PBC Doors Open: 6:00pm Showtime: 7:00pm Bring a friend & enjoy an evening of entertainment to God s Glory! All welcome! (Props Needed: Curtains; Quilts; Shawls; Wooded chairs/benches; Tablecloths) ~ Cherub Church ~ Ages 5-11 (Instructors: First Lady Wilma Porter & Sis. Renee Stradford) Sermonic Selection(s).......The Men s Choir SERMONIC MESSAGE Pastor Terrence K. Porter *Song of Grace & Invitation.. The Men s Choir & Congregation *An Invitation to: Come Grow With Us (Please refrain from unnecessary movement at this time) *Altar Prayer....Associate Minister Pastoral Benediction THE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT MINISTRY OF PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Presents: MOVIE NITE GOOD FELLOWSHIP! FOOD! GOOD FUN! GOOD When: Friday, March 28, 2014 Where: Pilgrim Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall Time: 6:30 9:00pm; (movie start time, 7pm sharp) Cost: $10 per couple *Congregation Standing If Physically Able. PBC Nursery: Open @ 10:45pm every Sunday for infants & toddlers. Entertaining & interactive. The Ushers will be happy to assist you. Thank you.
THIS WEEK AT PILGRIM Date Event/Meeting Time Location Sun. 2/09 Family Sunday School 9:30am Lower Level Discipleship Class for New Members 9:45am Board Room Order My Steps Dance Rehearsals (following service) Hispanic Speaking Worship Service ~ 3:00pm Sanctuary Greeters Ministry Meeting (following service) Class Room Mon. 2/10 PBC Dancers 5:30pm Seacoast Rehearsals 7:00pm Sanctuary Tues. 2/11 Sound Meeting 12 noon The Ensemble Rehearsal 6:00pm Sanctuary Church Workers Series 7:00pm Choir Room The Church Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Sanctuary Wed. 2/12 Prayer Meeting 6:30pm Fellowship Hall Bible Study 7:00pm Fellowship Hall Focus: Intro. to Basic Bible Content Thurs. 2/13 Dramatic Arts Rehearsal 7:00pm Class room Walk of Faith Meeting 12 noon Board Room Fri. 2/14 Happy Valentine s Days Sat. 2/15 Arts4theHeart Dance Class 11-1:00pm ~ Church & Community Announcements ~ Thank You To The Pilgrim Family: From: The Hall & Harper Families for all your love & support during their time of loss. TO: Bertha Pullen-Williams: Being honored by the NAACP on Feb. 8th. Please call 732 618-7877 for details. Willie Gill, Bertha Pullen-Williams, & Phyllis Troy: Newly elected to PBC Board of Trustees. 2013 Tax Statements Are Now Available Home Coming 2014 Church Anniversary Committees Selection If you are interested in serving on a committee as a volunteer for our 1st Annual Home Coming Week (Oct, 2014), please contact: Pastor Porter/Church Office. If you have names & addresses of former members, please submit them to Office as well. Thank you. PBC Community Bulletin Board: Please submit pictures & names of members/relatives in the Military or Law Enforcement for our board. Also, please have your college students bring their school s pennants (flag shape emblems of that institution). We would like to post and recogize them on our PBC Community Board (opposite Church Office). Symposuim on Heroin Awareness & Drug Abuse at Neptune H.S. Wednesday Feb. 12, 2014 @ 7:00pm Pizza Dinner at PBC: 6:00pm Van Transport to High School: 6:30pm For registration & permission slips text: Nina Norman @ 732 889-6321 or Min. Charles Cox @ 732 337-1439. (Must register by 2/10; space imited) Upcoming PBC/Community Events Dates Event Sat., February 22 Sun., February 23 Sat., March 1 Mon., March 3 Play: Pilgrim s Journey to the Promised Land @ PBC. Reception 6pm; Play 7pm. (Next rehearsal date: Feb.6 @7pm) Service of Installation 11am service. Meridian Church Challenge Awards Ceremony Sheraton Hotel, Eatontown NJ @ 9am. All Welcome! Pastor Porter will be receiving: The Earl B. Teasley Humanitarian Award for Momouth County on Feb 3, @ 4:15pm. Agricultural l Bldg. 4000 Kozloski Road Free hold. (New Date) Scholarship Applications 2014 Scholarship Applications are now available in the vestibule. Some requirements have been changed. Please review carefully. Deadline is