Pilgrim's Pastor, Rev. Kenneth R.
Board, kicked off this wonderful ministry,
and clergy from many denominations and
churches have been invited to speak.
Other speakers in May included
Rev. Virgil Woods, Allen Chapel AME
Church, and Minister Angela Davis of
Pilgrim. Others currently scheduled
include Rev. K. Edward Copeland, New
Zion Baptist Church (who was "rained
out" in May); Apostle Mark Williams,
Banner of Truth/House of Refuge; Rev.
Steve Cossey, Total Faith Community
Church; Rev. DeCarto Draper, Jr.,
Providence Baptist Church; and Minister
Carl L. Towns and Minister David
Sidney of Pilgrim.
The half-hour worship time is inclu-
sive of music or dance, prayer, scripture,
meditation, a message, and a closing
prayer. Coffee and rolls are available
following each service, and you may tour
the garden at no cost.
~ Hope to see you there! ~
A Monthly Publication of the Pilgrim Baptist Church—Rockford, Illinois
VISION STATEMENT:
The vision of the Pilgrim Baptist Church is the fulfillment of God’s promise of salvation through the belief in the ministry of
Jesus Christ and the empowerment of excellence in all people through Christian education and community activism.
JUNE, 2010 VOLUME V, ISSUE 7
PILGRIM BAPTIST
CHURCH
1703 South Central Avenue
Rockford, IL 61102
815-968-4449
www.pilgrimbaptist.org
MINISTERIAL TEAM
Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board
Senior Pastor
~ ~ ~
Minister Carmen Jordan
Minister Willie Reed
Minister David Sidney
Minister Carl L. Towns
WEEKLY WORSHIP
Tuesday:
9:30 am—Bible Study (Will
Resume after Labor Day)
Wednesday:
6:00 pm—Prayer Service
6:30 pm—Bible Study
Sunday:
9:00 a.m.—Sunday School
10:30 a.m.—Worship Service
INSIDE
Events Calendar 2
Special Dates 2
Father’s Day 2
Cookin’ w/Brotherhood 2
Jazz on the Lawn 2
Spring/Mothers’ Luncheon 3
Honoring Graduates 4
Rotary Int’l. Conference 4
“A Church Inspired by
the Word and Empowered
by the Holy Spirit.”
ALL ARE WELCOME!
The Pilgrim Messenger
Non-denominational Worship Service - Thursdays from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.
through September at The Pavilion - Anderson Japanese Gardens
Everyone is welcome! Free refreshments! Free tour of Gardens!
(Contributed by Mrs. Beverly Owens)
Do you suffer from the “I’m-not-a-
morning-person” syndrome? Try this
refreshing non-denominational worship
experience just once, and perhaps you will
change your mind! The new Pavilion at
Anderson Japanese Gardens, located at
318 Spring Creek Road in Rockford, has
proven to be a wonderful worship oasis
with each service an awesome and spirit-
filled start to the day.
Mrs. Beverly Owens, Pilgrim's office
manager and coordinator of the Thursday
worship, mentioned that during one of the
services, the Pastor asked everyone to
bow in prayer. Just then, the ducks and
geese started quacking and honking! The
Pastor calmly waited and said, “Let every-
thing that hath breath praise the Lord!”
Though wanting to laugh, the worshipers
somehow found an immediate sense of
reverence and confirmation that all of
God’s creation have a right to praise Him!
The Pavilion At
01 Deron Brooks
04 Mother Thelma Fisk
06 Randell McLin
06 Barbara Wilson
07 Lorene Skelton
08 Marquavian Williams
08 Willie Bell
13 Kenneth & Marilyn Board
Anniversary
15 Shelia Waller
17 Mitch & Matti Chappel
Anniversary
17 Shatuana Williams
24 Jerry & Beverly Owens
Anniversary
26 Margie Johnson
29 Randy & Janie Cook
Anniversary
JUNE, 2010 THE PILGRIM MESSENGER PAGE 3 PAGE 2 THE PILGRIM MESSENGER JUNE, 2010
PILGRIM OFFICE STAFF
Office Manager
Mrs. Beverly Owens
815-968-4449
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Queen Patterson
815-968-4449
NEWSLETTER TEAM
Senior Editor/Advisor
Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board
Senior Pastor
Editor
Mrs. Helen Ware
815-877-6593
Associate Editor
Mrs. Beverly Owens
815-968-4449
Contributing Photographers
Mr. Robert Roby
Mrs. Helen Ware
Mrs. Janie Wilson-Cook
Proofreader
Mrs. Jacquelyn Tenard
Technical Support to Editor
Mr. Sedrick Hyacinthe
OTHER INFORMATION
News may be submitted to the
Editor (as above) by the 15th
of the preceding month. To
receive the newsletter via e-
mail, send request to editor.
Current and past issues are
posted on Pilgrim’s Website,
managed by
Janie Wilson-Cook at
www.pilgrimbaptist.org
EVENTS CALENDAR
JUNE, 2010
06 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship / Communion
11 and 12 Friday & Saturday: Annual Leaders’ Retreat
13 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
13 Sunday 1:00 pm—Foster Care Luncheon at Pilgrim
19 Saturday 1:00 pm—“Cookin’ with the Brotherhood” (Pilgrim)
20 Sunday 9:00 am—”Bring a Father to Sunday School”
Reception In honor of Fathers
20 Sunday 11:00 am*—Morning Worship / Father’s Day
*(Note later starting time for worship!)
21 Monday First Day of Summer
27 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
Reception Honoring Graduates after Morning Worship
JULY, 2010
04 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship / Communion
10 Saturday 6:00 pm—Community Event at Pilgrim
“Jazz on the Lawn” with Evon Sams
11 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
18 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
25 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
01 Pastor Kenneth R. Board
05 Mother Beulah Slaughter
05 Marquise Williams
07 Willie & Bertha Bell
Anniversary
07 Deacon Christopher Morris
08 Deacon Robert Thomas
08 Minister Willie & Margaret Reed
Anniversary
14 Minister Willie Reed
14 Mother Lillie M. Martin
15 Mike Campbell
15 Deacon Douglas Thurmond
16 Shneera Habib
18 Polly Saunders
18 Albertha “Bert” Towns
20 Mother Georgia Cooper
21 Dea. Emer. Carl & Albertha Towns
Anniversary
JULY, 2010 JUNE, 2010
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
All are birthdays unless stated otherwise!
The weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9, was spent at
Pilgrim showing and telling all mothers how much they are loved and
appreciated. There was a wonderful gathering of family and friends at
Saturday’s Annual Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers sponsored by Pilgrim’s
Women’s Ministry, held in a space lovingly and beautifully decorated by
Sisters Matti Chappel, Nanelle Due and Deloras Ransom.
A delicious spring meal prepared by Sister Lorraine Thurmond and
her assistants was served up by members of the Pilgrim Brotherhood, and
music was provided by Brother Evon Sams. The event was kept on track by
M.C. Sister Virginia Pettigrew-Wheaton. During lunch, those attending were
entertained with performances by Sister Beverly Owens and Minister Carl L.
Towns, and gifts were given to special mothers.
All of the above led up to the our dynamic guest speaker, Evangelist
Pamela Jackson of Merrillville, Indiana, (at right) who blessed all with her
message and personalized prayers. Sister Albertha Towns, President of the
Women’s Ministry, thanked the speaker and the many Pilgrim sisters and brothers who helped make the
event such a success. Pastor Kenneth R. Board capped off a wonderful afternoon of celebrating
mothers with his always encouraging remarks and the benediction!
Below Left: Pastor Board and Minister Angela Davis
smile for the camera. Below Center: Minister Carl L.
Towns “performs” the song, “MOTHER.” Below Right:
Sister Jackie Tenard and Deacon Roby Johnson
greet guests. Bottom of Page: The many guests
attending the “Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers”
give rapt attention to the speaker.
~ Photos on this page were taken by Brother Robert Roby ~
LYDIANS “ROSE BOWL”
During Sunday morning worship
on Mother’s Day, the Lydians
presented roses to mothers in
their annual “Rose Bowl” cere-
mony. Sister Lillie Hamberlin is
President of the Lydians.
JAZZ ON THE LAWN!
THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED—NO ADMISSION CHARGE!
~ A free-will offering will benefit the Elevator Wing at Pilgrim Baptist Church ~
~ Bring your chair or blanket / Food Concessions Available ~
Evon Sams has been playing the saxophone since fifth grade and is now a senior at Auburn
High School where he participates in the Creative and Performing Arts Program. As a sought-
after musician, Evon has played at a number of facilities and events and was most recently
pictured in the Rockford Register Star as he played at the Coronado Theater for the “2010
Academic All-Stars Salute.” He has received Rock Valley College’s Outstanding Musician
Award two years in a row. Evon shares his talents during Pilgrim’s regular Sunday worship
service and first gave a concert for Pilgrim’s Elevator Wing Fund at age 13.
(Photo by Robert Roby)
Mark Your Calendar:
6:00 PM Saturday, July 10
On the grounds of Pilgrim
A Concert Featuring
EVON SAMS
On the Sax
See graduates on Page 4.
“COOKIN’ WITH THE
BROTHERHOOD!”
The men of Pilgrim plan to
fire up the grills on the
church’s grounds
on Saturday,
June 19.
Those who
will are asked to
bring side dishes
to complement the
burgers, brats,
and more for all to
share beginning at
1:00 p.m. All are invited!
For more details, contact
Brother Leonard Tolbert
or the church office
at 815-968-4449.
01 Deron Brooks
04 Mother Thelma Fisk
06 Randell McLin
06 Barbara Wilson
07 Lorene Skelton
08 Marquavian Williams
08 Willie Bell
13 Kenneth & Marilyn Board
Anniversary
15 Shelia Waller
17 Mitch & Matti Chappel
Anniversary
17 Shatuana Williams
24 Jerry & Beverly Owens
Anniversary
26 Margie Johnson
29 Randy & Janie Cook
Anniversary
JUNE, 2010 THE PILGRIM MESSENGER PAGE 3 PAGE 2 THE PILGRIM MESSENGER JUNE, 2010
PILGRIM OFFICE STAFF
Office Manager
Mrs. Beverly Owens
815-968-4449
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Queen Patterson
815-968-4449
NEWSLETTER TEAM
Senior Editor/Advisor
Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board
Senior Pastor
Editor
Mrs. Helen Ware
815-877-6593
Associate Editor
Mrs. Beverly Owens
815-968-4449
Contributing Photographers
Mr. Robert Roby
Mrs. Helen Ware
Mrs. Janie Wilson-Cook
Proofreader
Mrs. Jacquelyn Tenard
Technical Support to Editor
Mr. Sedrick Hyacinthe
OTHER INFORMATION
News may be submitted to the
Editor (as above) by the 15th
of the preceding month. To
receive the newsletter via e-
mail, send request to editor.
Current and past issues are
posted on Pilgrim’s Website,
managed by
Janie Wilson-Cook at
www.pilgrimbaptist.org
EVENTS CALENDAR
JUNE, 2010
06 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship / Communion
11 and 12 Friday & Saturday: Annual Leaders’ Retreat
13 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
13 Sunday 1:00 pm—Foster Care Luncheon at Pilgrim
19 Saturday 1:00 pm—“Cookin’ with the Brotherhood” (Pilgrim)
20 Sunday 9:00 am—”Bring a Father to Sunday School”
Reception In honor of Fathers
20 Sunday 11:00 am*—Morning Worship / Father’s Day
*(Note later starting time for worship!)
21 Monday First Day of Summer
27 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
Reception Honoring Graduates after Morning Worship
JULY, 2010
04 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship / Communion
10 Saturday 6:00 pm—Community Event at Pilgrim
“Jazz on the Lawn” with Evon Sams
11 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
18 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
25 Sunday 10:30 am—Morning Worship
01 Pastor Kenneth R. Board
05 Mother Beulah Slaughter
05 Marquise Williams
07 Willie & Bertha Bell
Anniversary
07 Deacon Christopher Morris
08 Deacon Robert Thomas
08 Minister Willie & Margaret Reed
Anniversary
14 Minister Willie Reed
14 Mother Lillie M. Martin
15 Mike Campbell
15 Deacon Douglas Thurmond
16 Shneera Habib
18 Polly Saunders
18 Albertha “Bert” Towns
20 Mother Georgia Cooper
21 Dea. Emer. Carl & Albertha Towns
Anniversary
JULY, 2010 JUNE, 2010
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
All are birthdays unless stated otherwise!
The weekend of Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and 9, was spent at
Pilgrim showing and telling all mothers how much they are loved and
appreciated. There was a wonderful gathering of family and friends at
Saturday’s Annual Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers sponsored by Pilgrim’s
Women’s Ministry, held in a space lovingly and beautifully decorated by
Sisters Matti Chappel, Nanelle Due and Deloras Ransom.
A delicious spring meal prepared by Sister Lorraine Thurmond and
her assistants was served up by members of the Pilgrim Brotherhood, and
music was provided by Brother Evon Sams. The event was kept on track by
M.C. Sister Virginia Pettigrew-Wheaton. During lunch, those attending were
entertained with performances by Sister Beverly Owens and Minister Carl L.
Towns, and gifts were given to special mothers.
All of the above led up to the our dynamic guest speaker, Evangelist
Pamela Jackson of Merrillville, Indiana, (at right) who blessed all with her
message and personalized prayers. Sister Albertha Towns, President of the
Women’s Ministry, thanked the speaker and the many Pilgrim sisters and brothers who helped make the
event such a success. Pastor Kenneth R. Board capped off a wonderful afternoon of celebrating
mothers with his always encouraging remarks and the benediction!
Below Left: Pastor Board and Minister Angela Davis
smile for the camera. Below Center: Minister Carl L.
Towns “performs” the song, “MOTHER.” Below Right:
Sister Jackie Tenard and Deacon Roby Johnson
greet guests. Bottom of Page: The many guests
attending the “Spring Luncheon to Honor Mothers”
give rapt attention to the speaker.
~ Photos on this page were taken by Brother Robert Roby ~
LYDIANS “ROSE BOWL”
During Sunday morning worship
on Mother’s Day, the Lydians
presented roses to mothers in
their annual “Rose Bowl” cere-
mony. Sister Lillie Hamberlin is
President of the Lydians.
JAZZ ON THE LAWN!
THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED—NO ADMISSION CHARGE!
~ A free-will offering will benefit the Elevator Wing at Pilgrim Baptist Church ~
~ Bring your chair or blanket / Food Concessions Available ~
Evon Sams has been playing the saxophone since fifth grade and is now a senior at Auburn
High School where he participates in the Creative and Performing Arts Program. As a sought-
after musician, Evon has played at a number of facilities and events and was most recently
pictured in the Rockford Register Star as he played at the Coronado Theater for the “2010
Academic All-Stars Salute.” He has received Rock Valley College’s Outstanding Musician
Award two years in a row. Evon shares his talents during Pilgrim’s regular Sunday worship
service and first gave a concert for Pilgrim’s Elevator Wing Fund at age 13.
(Photo by Robert Roby)
Mark Your Calendar:
6:00 PM Saturday, July 10
On the grounds of Pilgrim
A Concert Featuring
EVON SAMS
On the Sax
See graduates on Page 4.
“COOKIN’ WITH THE
BROTHERHOOD!”
The men of Pilgrim plan to
fire up the grills on the
church’s grounds
on Saturday,
June 19.
Those who
will are asked to
bring side dishes
to complement the
burgers, brats,
and more for all to
share beginning at
1:00 p.m. All are invited!
For more details, contact
Brother Leonard Tolbert
or the church office
at 815-968-4449.
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
1703 South Central Avenue—Rockford, IL 61102
Office: 815-968-4449 / Fax: 815-968-2603 / www.pilgrimbaptist.org
Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. Board, Senior Pastor
PAGE 4 JUNE, 2010 THE PILGRIM MESSENGER
Ministry Focus for 2010: “Lord, Make Me A Witness For Jesus Christ.”
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!
DISTRICT ROTARY CONFERENCE
The 2010 Northern Illinois
District Rotary Conference was
held at the Clock Tower Resort in
Rockford on Friday, April 30,
where Pastor Kenneth R. Board
made a presentation.
The photo at right and others
were sent to Pastor Board by
George R. Partlo, who stated, “I
would like to thank you once
again for the splendid contri-
bution you made to the opening
ceremonies of our District
Conference.”
Family and friends are invited to a reception in honor of
our graduates immediately following worship service
on Sunday, June 27, 2010.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
SHATIQUA BROWN—Auburn High School
Plan: Rock Valley College, Cosmetology / Parent: Sheila
Waller / Grandparents: Mrs. Ruby Brown and the late Mr.
Thomas Brown
PATRICK COOK—Auburn High School
Plans: Beloit College; International Studies
Parents: Randy Cook & Janie Wilson-Cook
JACQUALINE WALKER EDWARDS—Guilford H.S.
Plans: A four-year college; Psychology Major
Parent: Nicole Walker
MICHAEL MANN—Winnebago High School
Plans: Sauk Valley College, Dixon, IL
Parents: Danny and Andrea Mann
MARQUISE WILLIAMS—Jefferson High School
Plans: Augustana College; Psychology Major
Parents: Jahleel & Melva Price and Mark Williams
SHATUANA WILLIAMS—Auburn High School
Plans: Rock Valley College (later transfer to Western Illinois
University) Psychology Major / Parent: Ko Tika Iverson
KARLI WRIGHT—Jefferson High School
Plans: Rock Valley College & transfer to 4-year college
Parents: Ricky & Staci Wright / Grandparents: Deaconess
Hallie Williams and the late Deacon Haughty Williams
COLLEGE GRADUATES
DEVLON BROOKS—Northern Illinois University
B.A. in Industrial Technology, with Emphasis on Computer-
Aided Design (CAD)
Plans: Secure a position as a CAD Drafter
Parent: Debra Curry
ELIZABETH COOK—Northern Illinois University
B.A. in English
Plans: Full-time employment
Parents: Randy Cook & Janie Wilson-Cook
BYRON EMERSON—Ashford University, Clinton, IA
B.A. in Business
Plans: Employment with Wells Fargo Bank in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Parents: Deacon Oliver and Deaconess Elizabeth Emerson
ELDRIDGE H.E. GILBERT, III—Rice Univ., Houston
M.B.A. and Principal’s Certificate
Plans: Opening a Charter School in Houston, Texas
Parents: Eldridge H. E. “Skip” Gilbert & Paulette Gilbert
ERICIA HALL—Northern Illinois University
B.A. in English
Parents: Deacon-in-Training Erick Hall and Trustee Chair
Vivette Hall / Grandparent: Mrs. Margie Johnson
REV. CATHERINE SCOTT-JACKSON-Virginia Union
University, Master of Divinity Degree
Plans: Continue to preach the Word of God
Husband: Philip Jackson
DEACON CHRISTOPHER MORRIS—McHenry County
College, Associate Degree in Applied Science and Business
Management / Plans: Continued employment & education /
Wife: Deaconess Albara Morris
STUART “A.J.” SCOTT, JR.—Lane College, Jackson,TN
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Plans: Employment in area of interest
Parents: Philip & Rev. Catherine Jackson, and Stuart Scott
VIRGINIA PETTIGREW-WHEATON—Rockford College
M.A., Teaching; working on Special Education Endorsement
Plans: Continue teaching / Son: Noah Wheaton
Graduates listed are those known at the time of publication!