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Please choose from the list below:
You may use Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, eCheck or Paypal for any of the categories listed below. If you prefer other donation methods, please contact Dr. Scott Gostchock at Pilgrim 612-825-5375 or sgost@mindspring.com. Please scroll down through this page to see specific projects and donation opportunities that we invite you to share in and partner with us in Pilgrim's vision for ministry.
General Operating Budget
Contributions to the General Operating Budget are treated in the same way as the weekly giving envelopes.
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Worship Coordinator ( $225,000 for three years)
The Worship Coordinator would align and direct all worship services. This position would allow for high quality, memorable worship opportunities for everyone in light of the church and school mission statements.
Position Objectives:
A. Design vibrant, high quality, memorable worship opportunities (means of grace: word and sacrament) in light of “The Great Commission”
B. Coordinate all facets of the worship opportunities
C. Encourage and incorporate all (church and school) in and through Christ to utilize their God-given talents in Christ centered service to the Lord out of love for him for all he has done for them in worship services and throughout their lives
D. Rely on Christ, trust in Christ, and use all gifts and talents in productive, Spirit directed service for the kingdom
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Experiential Learning for All (ELA) ($548,791.90 funds a three year pilot study)
ELA stands for Experiential Learning for All. It is a Christ-centered experiential learning curriculum designed for grades K-8. In a nutshell, the program consists of:
- Eighteen ELAs (Experiential Learning Activities) from grades K-8—An ELA is essentially an expanded and enhanced field trip which has been designed to 1) Show students how classroom learning connects to everyday life, 2) fulfill and enhance specific learning objectives in the written curriculum of the school, 3) expose students to real world situations or experiences that they may have little chance of experiencing otherwise, and 4) help students to build a greater appreciation and understanding of the way Christ uses us in his kingdom.
- A “Teacher Preparatory Kit” for each ELA to help the classroom teacher connect the ELA with the classroom/school curriculum
- A detailed, organized system of pre/post cognitive and affective assessments to help measure student ability and achievement
ELA is designed to include ALL students regardless of race, gender, age, or socioeconomic status. It is a program that could be implemented in any grade school setting. With further research and development, the program could be used with high school, college, and graduate students in any and all school systems.
If you have any questions about the ELA program, please contact Mr. Luke Hartzell or Dr. Scott Gostchock anytime!
Mr. Luke Hartzell
luke@pilgrimonline.net
404-583-2610 (cell)
770-979-4207 (home)
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Sponsor a Student (full cost of a student $5,000)
Pilgrim School is a remarkable institution of quality and academic excellence. The school has operated for over 50 years in South Minneapolis serving a culturally diverse population, and it has helped to positively impact generations of students and families. Over 98% of all of our students have gone on and graduated high school. Many have gone into and graduated college and graduate school. Through your committment to sponsor a student or students, you will be helping to ensure a bright educational future and eternal life through Christ for generations still to come. Please feel free to donate any amount towards helping a student come to Pilgrim and remain at Pilgrim.
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Family Circle Childcare Center
The Family Circle Childcare Center Before and After School Care program provides a safe, structured, caring family environment for students in need of extended care services. This program operates through donations and fees for services. All donations are encouraged and will go towards program enhancement and subsidizing costs for the families in need of and using these services.
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Family Counseling and Marital Therapy Position ($225,000 funds a three year pilot program)
The Family Counseling and Marital Therapy position would allow for Pilgrim to reach out into the South Minneapolis community and serve the populous with an incredibly applicable and needed service. With the astronomical increases in the break up of the family, we as a society see the negative impact in every facet of our daily living. Pilgrim as a church, servant of the community, and servant of Christ has an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the Lord. This position will help us to reach out and to make a difference.
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The Jonah Center ($1,500,000 three year start-up and pilot study cost)
The Jonah Center is a social services agency that would be run as a subsidiary ministry project of Pilgrim ministries. This agency would serve the needs of the South Minneapolis community by providing affordable, cost effective, and free services to assist with the following areas:
Spiritual Welfare; Community based programs and activities; Holistic health and wellness; Social agency services; Legal counsel; Financial counselling; Educational counselling
This program would be holistic in nature covering the needs of an entire family from birth to eternity. This program would provide great benefit to South Minneapolis.
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Bus Replacement Fund ($35,000 new 23 passenger school bus)
Pilgrim School offers bus services for the students in the school. This service allows us to reach more students and families with our services and in providing a Christ-centered, family feeling, Christian education environment. Our bus will need to be replaced within the next 3-5 years.
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Pilgrim Bible Institute ($500,000 three year start-up costs)
Pilgrim will offer core curricular activities for continuing spiritual education and service training opportunities. The spiritual education will formulate a web of educational opportunities that will align with the individual’s unique talents, abilities, and blessings. The purpose of these continuing educational opportunities is to provide and equip the individual for a lifetime of service in and through the Lord. The continued training and spiritual edification of our ministry partners is vital to the effectiveness of carrying out our mission of service in Christ. Through the educational offerings and training, Pilgrim will help to make ministers ready to serve in
South Minneapolis .
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English/Spanish as a Second Language ($150,000 three year start-up costs)
English and Spanish as second languages are very important in our ever changing society and nation. Pilgrim would like to offer English and Spanish as a second language for the entire South Minneapolis population.
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Technology
Pilgrim looks to enhance the educational opportunities of the church and school through enhanced and increased technology. The following technological improvements and additions will assist us in more fully carrying out our mission: "In Christian love we reach out to those who do not know Jesus Christ and nurture believers through God's Word."
Hardwired, permanently affixed projector and screen for each classroom and educational area for church and school (7 classrooms - 1 is done :-), fireside room, school library, computer lab - is done :-), after care facility): total estimated costs $21,000.00.
Fully equipped, wireless laptop cart for church building (25 laptops and cart): total estimated costs $30,000.00
Fully equipped, wireless laptop cart for school building (25 laptops and cart): total estimated costs $30,000.00
Smartboards for each classroom (7 Classrooms) $35,000.00
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Pilgrim Endowment Fund
The Pilgrim General Endowment Fund
Donations to the Pilgrim Endowment fund go to providing for the existing and future ministries of Pilgrim church and school. We encourage you to partner with us through your prayers and support. We rely on the kind and generous donations from people like you to help us carry out the Lord’s work of reaching out with hope and help to as many souls as possible. We thank you for being a vital part in this ministry to help bring God’s love to those whom He has placed in our midst and in our hearts.
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L.A.C.E.
LACE Options
IRA 0-6.00%
5-Year 0-5.25%
3-Year 0-4.00 %
2-Year 0-3.50 %
DEMAND 3.0 %
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Toll Free: 888-550-LACE (5223)
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LACE has “partnered” with GOLDSTAR Trust Company to offer IRA investments.
The IRA funds are invested in LACE certificates to provide funds for church loan projects.
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LACE began in 1960 when a group of pastors and laymen came up with a way for self-supporting churches to finance their building projects by use of member investments. LACE certificates were purchased by investors and the funds were then loaned to the church. Both investors and the church benefited. Investors earned a fair rate of interest on their certificate loans and the church received a lower interest rate on their loan than they may have received from a local bank.
While things have changed in the past 46 years, LACE still depends on member investments to assist in providing loans to WELS and ELS churches throughout the United States. Our mission remains the same: To provide capital funds at low interest rates to WELS and ELS congregations and affiliated organizations.
LACE is located in Saginaw, MI. Please contact our office with questions regarding a loan, or investing with LACE. We will be happy to speak with you and mail you our latest Offering Circular and any other information we have available.
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