Minister Vanlee Tiner was the first organist at Pilgrim Rest. Forty-nine years later they still sing praises unto the Lord. Where would we be without our Music Ministry? From day one, the Pilgrim Rest Mass Choir has blessed our worship services. Our Usher Ministry continues to stand tall and serves faithfully on their post, keeping us in order during all worship services. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and direction of Pastor Tiner, there are various ministries at Pilgrim Rest: Deacon, Mothers, Usher, Nurses, Sunday school, Missionary, Youth and Young Adult, Music, New Members, Support Outreach and Bus Ministry. In our early beginnings, there were none. In 49 years of existence, six men have been called to the ministry, three are currently pastoring. A spiritual camaraderie exists within the Pilgrim Rest family when it comes to serving the Lord. Whether it is learning more about Christ, praising the Lord, participating in fellowship activities within various ministries, or maintaining the church grounds, nothing stops us from working on God’s program. ![]() There is always activity taking place at Pilgrim Rest. As a church family, we’ve learned this statement to be quite true. “IT DON’T RAIN AT PILGRIM REST” is a popular phrase. It is not uncommon to drive past the corner of Martin Luther King and Laurel and see men and women, boys and girls busy around Pilgrim Rest. Serving beside these men are dedicated women and youth in various ministries throughout Pilgrim Rest. Today you will find Pilgrim Rest is blessed to have dedicated men serving throughout the congregation in various ministries. As these men began to grow spiritually, they in turn reached out and drew other young men to the church that began to grow in Christ. ![]() He began teaching these young men about the good news of Jesus Christ. ![]() When Pilgrim Rest first began, men were few and Pastor Tiner went out into the east side community and searched for a small foundation of men who were willing to learn about Jesus Christ and how to become saved. Pastor Shoultz’ words of encouragement to us were “you can stay on this corner and die or you can stay on this corner and grow to become a shining light”. Shoultz, pastor of Union Baptist Church, Springfield, Illinois was instrumental in helping Pastor Tiner organize Pilgrim Rest as a recognized Baptist church. As these souls came, Pastor Tiner blessed them all collectively from the pulpit and took them into the fold. organized Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Augwith a membership of 83 people.
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