Men’s Breakfast February 7th at 9am: Meet at Briarfield Cafe, Maumee, OH

Souper Bowl of Caring Sunday, February 12, 2023 HCC is once again holding a special collection for the Otsego Food Pantry as part of the nationwide Souper Bowl of Caring Initiative held on Super Bowl Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Bring your coins for a noisy offering, and/or contact church for list of items to bring to worship. You can also drop donations off to the    office most Tuesdays and Thursdays  10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please call first (419-823-1972) before coming.

Mardi Gras Celebration: February 19th at 10am. Worship and Jambalaya and cornbread lunch and King Cake following worship. Everyone is invited to wear festive Mardi Gras clothing (or purple, green or yellow) and a Mardi Gras mask or beads, if you have them!

Church Chicks Monthly Luncheon: February 21st at Bob Evans/ Levis Commons

Sunday, February 12th, here at Pilgrim Church,  Fellowship Hall.

You are wanted, needed, AND appreciated in making this event a successful fundraiser. 

All present at the event is asked to vote on the best soup. Ballots will be provided.  And our trophy will be passed to this year’s winner. 

    Bidding will begin at 11 am, Feb.12th.

Once the winner of the Soup trophy is announced, bidding time closes, and the highest bid for each item will be announced, and the item may be purchased. 

December 18: Advent Four – Sacred Knowing (Peace)
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with
child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.” – Isaiah 7: 10-16
“Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary
had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with
child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and
unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just
when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream
and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the
child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 1: 18-25
Many of us look for signs to help us know what to do, or we wish we
could have our own personal angel visit us to let us know the “right”
next steps. Uncertainty is a fact of life–this seems ever more true. This
week we will remember that there is a Christ within us constantly
birthing wisdom and a deep knowing if we will but listen with a
contemplative heart. Let us seek out quiet in order to hear the voice that
brings peace by gently saying, “do not be afraid.”

Please join us Christmas Eve, December 24th at 7pm for a special service at 7pm. The address is 1550 W. Alexis Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43612. Any questions call Pastor Don at 734-625-9548 for more information.

November 13 Worship: Stewardship Sunday

Scripture:  Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19

Sermon:  “Thanks and Giving”. We all love Thanksgiving.  And we are called to Give Thanks.  But let’s take time to look at the connection between   acknowledging that the Lord has given all things to us, so we are to be thankful – but then are called to give generously of our time, talents and treasure.  What is the Thanks and Giving connection?

November 20 Worship: Youth Sunday/Thanksgiving Sunday

Scripture:  Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20;  Luke 23:33-43

            Being grateful and thankful are not just things we are called to do one day a year.  We are called to live a life of gratitude and service, being thankful for the love of God through Jesus in all things!  Our Acts 29 youth have created this worship service, and will lead and teach us to live out of a spirit of a spirit of abundance.