SOUTHBOROUGH – Current and former youth group members and congregation members at Pilgrim Church spent a day giving back to the church, painting its east side.
According to a press release, over the winter, Pilgrim Church’s lower level offices and hall were damaged due to burst pipes and was undergoing repairs.
When church members met in May to discuss large budget items, one of the significant items was painting the east side of the church. After learning about the potential expenditure and within 24 hours, three members rallied a group of current and former youth group members and adults for a volunteer event to paint the east side.
Most of the young adults had served on mission trips to Washington D.C. and New York as part of the youth group where they renovated houses, shelters and churches.
Over 20 community members gathered to paint the church on May 30.
“Today was an absolutely fabulous experience,” said church member Bill Landes. “Seeing youth group members ‘all grown up’ and being of great help was pure joy to experience.”
He continued, “This day said so much about the positive energy re-emerging at Pilgrim that I wish we could bottle it and share with everyone. Today demonstrated how great a place it is. We are grateful to the wonderful people that make up the congregation.”
A donor donated what was required to paint the remaining portion of the church.
