Adult ministry is a strong component of Pilgrim and we have many activities that build upon our faith and fellowship.   Activities, programs and educational activities change on a regular basis. So, if you have an interest in something new or you wish to start your own program in an area of interest let us know.   The programs we presently have are:     Worship Team (Band, Musicians, Choir and Planning Team) Children's Church Been There Done That Adult Bible study Prayer Chain Children's Ministry Youth Ministry STORM Camp Evangelism Team Administrative Support Team Staff/Parish Relations Team Buildings and Grounds Team Bulletin Board Team Lay leadership Team Finance Team Missions Team (Pilgrim is a "tithing" church--we give 10% of our receipts to missions.) Welcoming Team (Ushers, Greeters, Refreshment servers) Men's Groups Women's Groups Prison Ministry   As you can see we have many opportunities for you to participate in spiritual and social aspects of our church.
	Youth Ministry The Youth of our church meet each Sunday night at 6 PM. January Youth Newsletter  (click here)     Erik Kling, Youth Director Erik is our Youth Director.  Erik is a graduate of Crown College pursuing his calling to the ministry with experience in missions and youth work.  We welcome Erik into the life of our congregation and are excited for him to be part of what God will be doing in our life and ministry.
	Adult Ministry Service Projects     Part of our Adult ministry is a strong commitment to serving others in a wide variety of ways. Many of the specific programs and project below can use your time, talents, faith and fellowship too.   Activities, programs and educational activities change on a regular basis so please visit this section often. If you have an interest in something new or you wish to start your own program in an area of interest let us know.   Here are some of the projects we serve:  PRISM (People Responding in Social Ministry) 763-529-1350. PRISM is a social service agency that provides families in need with food, financial assistance, transportation and other services in times of financial hardships.  PRISM is located at 730 Florida Avenue South, Golden Valley, MN  55426.  Financial contributions are needed.  PRISM 2008 Suggested Food Donation Calendar April--Baked Beans May--Tuna June--Toilet Paper July--Macaroni & Cheese Campbell Soup "Labels for Education".  Drop off your Campbell Soup Labels in the Church narthex.  Here is a list of qualifying products. Clip the UPC Code on the back of the product. DAYD (Dinner at your Door).  The Northwest Suburban Dinner at Your Door is an ecumenical, non-profit community service program in Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Eastern Plymouth and Robbinsdale sponsored by churches and civic organizations as well as North Memorial Health Care, Good Samaritan Center and Crystal Community Center.  The program furnishes hot, nourishing meals at a nominal cost to shut-ins who cannot cook for themselves.  Meals are planned by dieticians according to the individual's needs and delivered by volunteers.  If you would like to volunteer, please call our Pilgrim Church contact Marion Neumann at 763-424-9789 or call DAYD directly at 763-520-7386.  Financial support is also needed and contributions can be sent to: Dinner at Your Door, US Bank Robbinsdale Office c/o Richard E. Becker, PO Box 22669, Robinsdale, MN  55422-0669. Operation Christmas Child.   Feed My Starving Children.   Tree House.  A program of Family Hope Services.   Parkers Lake Correctional Facility.  We meet every Tuesday from 3 PM to 5 PM with women at the correctional facility.  We call our class "Straight Up Bible Time".  We include at least one scripture from these areas:  salvation, prayer, deliverance and healing.  It is so vital to know and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.  If you are interested in this ministry, please email Kelly Schmidt. Mission Nursing Home.  Since 2004, Pilgrim Church has been privileged to provide Sunday afternoon services for Mission Nursing Home which is located just a few blocks from our church (3401 East Medicine Lake Blvd.).  It takes place at 4 PM every Sunday year round. What a joy to share the Word of God and the familiar hymns they so love to sing! We go in small teams, someone to share a short message of 10 minutes or so, someone to play either piano, keyboard, or guitar, and others to help visit and pray with the people. We've been asked to pray for everything from marriages, to alcoholism, back problems, and reconciliation between family members. It's been wonderful ministry not only for them, but for us. At this point about 13 different people are committed to going once a month. We have several Sundays that could really benefit from bigger teams.
	We also have formal events throughout each month. Contact our church office at  office@pilgrimumc.org for a copy of our calendar and Pilgrims Progress Newsletter or download them here.   Our church is also used for a variety of community meetings:                 Local  Alanon Chapter                 Boy Scout Troops                 Community Clubs                 School Functions