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Pilgrim Church Steps Out in Faith



Pilgrim Church, by action of the Church Council, is offering an invitation to Iglesia Pentecostes Maranatha to use a portion of our facility for their worship and fellowship. This is a bold step of faith on the part of Pilgrim Church and comes after much thought and prayer about this missional opportunity.



In January of this year representatives of Maranatha Church, a Hispanic Christian Church, presently meeting on Cleves Warsaw Road, approached Pilgrim Church about the possibility of renting space. Their present space was not conducive to worship and they felt a need to leave. Our Board of Stewards recommended to the Council that we offer them our Chapel for worship and various other parts of the building (as scheduled) for a new church “home.”



Maranatha Church is predominantly Hispanic with its members coming from many Central and South American nations. Their worship is in Spanish yet many of their constituents speak English. Their aim is to grow and bring more members into their Church. Our Stewards and Council felt this invitation was the right thing to do since we are all sisters and brothers in Christ.

Their first service at 4418 Bridgetown Road will be Palm Sunday April 1st. They will meet in the Chapel at 9:30 and then join us in the Sanctuary at 10:00 for a Commissioning Service and an introduction of one congregation to another. After returning to the Chapel for the conclusion of their service, they will be our guest at the Pancake Breakfast as a way of getting to know one another.

Plan now to be in worship on this momentous day to greet our brothers and sisters in Christ as we begin a meaningful relationship with other Christians. Rev. Ruth Brandon, SONKA Association Minister, will bring greetings from the denomination.


Maranatha Church’s Weekly Schedule

Sunday
9:30 – 11:30 am
and 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Wednesday
7:30 - 9:30 pm

Friday
7:30 - 9:30 pm


Your questions about this mission opportunity may be addressed to any Council member or Rev. David Bucey or Nancy Matthew (representing Mission and Outreach).