2012.09.17 Monday Morning Message

Greetings from Vinita, Oklahoma:

It was 130 years ago that someone had the insight to name this church the Pilgrim Presbyterian Church.  I love the name.  I love the fact that it implies that we are still searching, moving, traveling, learning, changing, growing.  We really are pilgrims, people on a journey.  And this is not just a sightseeing trip.  No, we’re headed somewhere.   And we’re going together.  But as we all know, pilgrims have to carry baggage and sometimes it gets heavy.  And sometimes we get confused about where we are going, or we have differences of opinion about the best way to reach our destination.  And sometimes it just gets so dark that it seems the path has disappeared.  These things slow us down.  But Pilgrims keep moving.

We are moving in the direction of being the people God has called us to be.  We are moving in the direction of being transformed by the grace of God, revealed to us so beautifully through Jesus Christ.  We are moving in the direction of finding the best way to share the Gospel, to live the gospel, to be the Gospel.  So, if you are tired, that’s okay.  Rest up.  If you have lost touch with fellow pilgrims, give someone a call, reconnect.  If you need help with your burdens, let us know.  We’re all in this together.  And our leader promises us the strength and the light we need to make the journey.

Blessings,

Ken Bailey

Announcements: 

Session Meeting, Wed. Sept 19 - 7:00

"Daniel Bailey Concert"
Vinnie Ream Cultural Center
to help benefit the Vinnie Ream Center
Thursday, Sept. 20
7:00 p.m.

Vinita area churches are coming together to promote
"A Team of One, Unity in our Community"

Vinita High School Football Stadium
Feeding the football team, coaches, trainers, band, cheerleaders, pom and dance team from both Vinita and Oologah schools.
4:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2012
If you would like to donate cookies, ice, etc.,  help serve or need more information call Robert Sanders at 918-244-2304

Pictures of our Valentine's Dinner!

Hello to Everyone!

I have gotten the Valentine's Dinner Pictures up courtesy of Jewell Morgan, our Official Church Photographer!  Thanks again, Jewell.   Anyone else who has photos of Church functions or photos that you feel everyone would like to see about our church, its history, etc.  We would love to have them.  Please send them to me and I will get them up.  Contact eMail below.

-Brian

2010.03.01 Monday Morning!

Greetings and best wishes from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, in Vinita, Oklahoma.

On our Christian journey there are four highroads to travel. The first is the Damascus Road - the road of awakening. On it the Apostle Paul experienced a decisive spiritual transformation. As his life was steered in a new direction on that road, so must our life be.

On the Road to Damascus Paul's whole life - his thoughts, attitudes, actions - was changed forever. We need travel the Road of Awakening, keeping in mind spiritual exercise which will renew us daily.

The second high road is the Jerusalem Road of Commitment. Going to Jerusalem Jesus knew he was headed for death on a cross. Those who followed him were afraid. (Mark 10:32).

To follow Jesus means no reservation in dedication, commitment, whatever the cost.

Next week, we'll consider the other two highroads we must take as pilgrims, following our risen and ever present Master.

Cheers...as we travel together!

Richard

PS: Today is March 1. Happy St. David's Day to family and all my Welsh friends.