Author: Julie Raffa

May 2022

The Pilgrim Herald
Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

1 Corinthians 2:14 14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.

The Allusion of Free Will
The Formula of Concord states that the chief questions in the discussion of man’s will are these:
“1 The will of mankind is found in four different states: (1) before the fall; (2) since the fall; (3) after regeneration; and (4) after the resurrection of the body. The chief question in this article is only about the will and ability of mankind in the second state. That is, what powers in spiritual matters does a person have after the fall of our first parents and before regeneration? Can a person by his own powers—prior to and before his regeneration by God’s Spirit—get ready and prepare himself for God’s grace? Can a person accept ‹and apprehend› or reject the grace offered through the Holy Spirit in the Word and holy ‹divinely instituted› Sacraments?”
We Lutherans also confess in explanation to the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed:
“I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.
In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus
Christ in the one true faith.
In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers.
On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ.
This is most certainly true.”
You see what we Lutheran’s confess about the will and the concept of free will, is that since the fall, man’s will is bound to sin. That is the only free part of our will, we have the free will to reject God and His gift of salvation.
You see, because of the fall we are not free to choose God, in fact if the Holy Spirit doesn’t work through the Means of Grace (the Word of God and the Sacraments, Baptism and The Lord’s Supper) to convert us we are doomed to eternal damnation. There is not a Spiritless Word of God, nor is there a Wordless Holy Spirit. While the Holy Spirit is God and therefore omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscience, yet He has willingly bound Himself to work only through the Word and the visible Word the Sacraments.
This is why regular attendance in Church is encouraged, why regular Bible reading and study is encouraged, why regular and faithful reception of the Lord’s Supper are encouraged, and why we Lutheran’s live (die and rise) each day with Christ in our Baptism. Through these God works when and where He pleases, to create,
nurture, and strengthen the gift of faith. Our Lord Jesus tells us in John 15:16 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
The Formula goes on to speak on conversion:
“2. Likewise, we believe, teach, and confess that the unregenerate will of mankind is not only turned away from God, but also has become God’s enemy. So it only has an inclination and desire for that which is evil and contrary to God, as it is written in Genesis 8:21, “the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth.” Romans 8:7 says, “The mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.” Just as a dead body cannot raise itself to bodily, earthly life, so a person who by sin is spiritually dead cannot raise himself to spiritual life. For it is written in Ephesians 2:5, “even when we were dead in our trespasses, [He] made us alive together with Christ.” And 2 Corinthians 3:5 says, “Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God.”
3. God the Holy Spirit, however, does not bring about conversion without means. For this purpose He uses the preaching and hearing of God’s Word, as it is written in Romans 1:16, the Gospel “is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.” 5 Also Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” It is God’s will that His Word should be heard and that a person’s ears should not be closed (Psalm 95:8). With this Word the Holy Spirit is present and opens hearts, so that people (like Lydia in Acts 16:14) pay attention to it and are converted only through the Holy Spirit’s grace and power, who alone does the work of converting a person. 6 For without His grace, and if He does not grant the increase, our willing and running, our planting, sowing, and watering (1 Corinthians 3:5–7)—are all nothing. As Christ says ‹in John 15:5›, “apart from Me you can do nothing.” With these brief words the Spirit denies free will its powers and ascribes everything to God’s grace, in order that no one may boast before God (1 Corinthians 1:29; [2 Corinthians 12:5; Jeremiah 9:23]).”
As you can see our Formula’s position, the Lutheran position, is founded clearly in the Scriptures. Now the natural question that arises from our understanding of our will is “why some not others?” The short answer is those who go to hell reject God’s Word and promises in Jesus the Christ and those who go to heaven don’t. For the longer answer you will have to wait until June when I will take up the topic of Predestination.
God Bless,
Pastor Fisher
Hebrews 12:1-2

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Pilgrim News
Easter Egg Hunt:
I would like to extend a huge thank you to all who came and helped out in various ways. The time spent stuffing eggs, hiding eggs, finding eggs (took the shortest time of all!!), and with the clean up after.
If not for all the generous volunteers we would not be having an Easter Egg Hunt.
Thank you to all who had donated candy. We actually had enough to fill all the eggs!
Pilgrim is working on a new Pictorial Directory.
We are in need of a volunteer to co-ordinate the scheduling for the pictures and other needed things. If you are willing to help out please contact Pastor Fisher.
The dates for the Directory Photos are as follows:
Tuesday, September 6 1:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday, September 7 1:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Thursday, September 8 1:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Friday, September 9 11:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Saturday, September 10, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Spring Clean Up!!
Will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 a.m.
There is plenty to do inside and outside. Please contact a Trustee for specifics.
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Celebrates 175 Years!
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) believes, teaches and confesses faith in Jesus Christ as taught in the Scriptures and Lutheran Confessions. For 175 years, the Holy Spirit has kept us in the one true faith and still continues to gather sinners into the Holy Christian Church by grace through faith — all on account of Christ. As we give thanks for our Synod’s founding on April 26, 1847, we rejoice in the 175th-anniversary theme, “Only Jesus: No Other Name,” based on Acts 4:12. Until Jesus comes, the LCMS will continue to trust in, teach and preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

Ladies Guild/LWML
Our Spring Rally was a joyous occasion!
27 people attended. A big “thank you” to Dave
Fellenz for sharing his faith through his talk about
“The Chosen.” And, we always give thanks to you our Pilgrim congregation for your generous gifts to Family Promise. We had over 100 items!
God bless you for your kindness!
Thanks be to God for our Pilgrim Pastors and Congregation.
Praise be Given to God!
Our own Seminarian Austin Meier and Beth, Edmund and Agatha are being called to the Two Rivers Church of Good Shepherd.

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Board of elders report
Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church
Board of Elders Meeting Minutes
April 4, 2022
Attendees: Pastor Fisher, Pastor Raffa, Gary, Patrick, Dan, Dennis, Dave, Kurt
The meeting began at 6:30 PM with song and devotion led by Pastor Fisher.
Elder schedules were made through May.
The next elders meeting will be April 25. There will be no elders meeting in June, July, and August unless needed.
We reviewed the questions from Chapter 10, Luther’s Small Catechism, The Laity’s Bible from the Hallmarks of Lutheran Identity. At our April 25 meeting we will be reviewing Chapter 11, Luther’s Large Catechism, A Teachers Manual.
We had a roundtable where everyone had a chance to give updates.
Kurt asked when we usually have the church picnic. Pastor Fisher said that is usually in September.
Pastor Fisher said that he and Pastor Raffa will be at the Pastor’s Conference May 2-4 in Stevens Point.
Pastor Fisher said we will be creating a new church directory this year, likely in September. The directory will be free to all who have their picture taken. A company will be taking the pictures. Members will be able to purchase copies of their picture.
Pastor Fisher said he has been doing services at Ivy Manor in West Bend, however they are now requiring him to wear a mask. The mask is giving him problems breathing so he will longer be doing services..
Pastor Fisher reported that Bethany Ev Lutheran in Milwaukee is looking for some help from the LCMS South Wisconsin District for the Bethany Lutheran Church & School in the city of Asaba (est. 2019). The area is very poor and most students can not afford the tuition of $150. Most attend on scholarship by the donations of Christians in the Milwaukee area. They are asking for some financial support for student tuition and for school supplies. They are now working on filling a cargo container to ship to Nigeria which costs about $10,000. They have already collected 20% of that from donations.
Tanner reported there is an issue with the sound system software and that they are working on it.
Dan asked about how elders should handle spilled wine at the altar during communion. The pastors described how that is handled.
Gary asked about how elders should handle a shortage of wafers during communion. Pastor described how that is handled.
The meeting ended with prayer at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Jenovai

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Church council Report
Church Council April 11, 2022 Minutes
The Pilgrim Church Council April 11, 2022 meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President, Bob Knuth. Also in attendance were Pastor Fisher, Pastor Raffa, Tanner Schmidt, Rob Selzler, Jacob Hand, Nancy Rosenthal, Mary Lehtimaki, Karen Spiering, and Jim Behrens.
Pastor Fisher began the meeting with a reading and prayer.
The minutes of the March 14 meeting were accepted as published, without objection.
Elders Report – Tanner Schmidt
Photos for a new church directory will be taken September 6-10.
Pastors will be away at Pastor’s Conference May 2-4.
Fixed video streaming and sound.
There will be a church picnic sometime after Labor Day.
Elders will not meet in July and August per Pilgrim’s Constitution.
Trustees Report – Rob Seltzer
Spring cleanup will be Saturday, May 14.
Working on sanctuary ceiling fans to provide better speed control.
Replacing blinds at Raffa parsonage.
Working at getting the regular elevator inspection done.
Getting quotes for repair of cracks, sealing, and new lines for parking lot surface.
Planning to get a new vacuum cleaner to replace the current one, which is several years old and need of repair.
Treasurers Report – Jacob Hand
Audit completed in March with no issues found.
A motion to accept the February 28 financial report, subject to audit, was made by Jim, seconded by Tanner, and passed on voice vote.
Pastor Fisher’s Report
Will be away from the office April 27-28 to attend son-in-law’s call night at the Seminary.
Dorothy Millers estate donated 16 cemetery plots at Wisconsin Memorial Park to Pilgrim.
Pastor Raffa’s Report
Staci Anderson will be filling in as organist for about three weeks in early May.
Easter egg hunt went very well, with about 40 children attending.
A motion was made by Tanner and passed on voice vote to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting closed with a prayer by Pastor Raffa.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Behrens

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month volunteer schedule
Sunday, May 1: 8:00 a.m. / 10:30 a.m.
Office Volunteer: Julie R.
Altar Guild: Laurie L. / Nancy R.
Elder: Tanner S. / Gary J.
Usher Team: 3 / 8
Acolyte: Victoria M. / Georgia J.
Thursday, May 5: 7:00 p.m.
Altar Guild: Ginny S.
Elder: Dan S.
Usher Team: B
Sunday, May 8: 8:00 a.m. / 10:30 a.m.
Office Volunteer: Nancy A.
Altar Guild: Nancy R. / Julie R.
Elder: Dave F. / Gary J.
Usher Team: 1 / 2
Acolyte: Rachel R. / Wade J.
Thursday, May 12: 7:00 p.m.
Altar Guild: Karen S.
Elder: Dennis E.
Usher Team: A
Acolyte: Dylan K.
Sunday, May 15: 8:00 a.m. / 10:30 a.m.
Office Volunteer: Carolyn M.
Altar Guild: Norma B. / Carolyn M.
Elder: Kurt M. / Dan S.
Usher Team: 3 / 4
Acolyte: Matthias R. / Josiah R.
Thursday, May 19: 7:00 p.m.
Altar Guild: Ruth K.
Elder: Dan S.
Usher Team: B
Sunday, May 22: 8:00 a.m. / 10:30 a.m.
Office Volunteer: Linda M.
Altar Guild: Nancy R. / Rita F.
Elder: Tanner S. / Gary J.
Usher Team: 1 / 8
Acolyte: Clayton K. / Violet S.
Thursday, May 26: 7:00 p.m.
Altar Guild: Ginny S.
Elder: Patrick S.
Usher Team: A
Acolyte: Dylan K.
Sunday, May 29: 8:00 a.m. / 10:30 a.m.
Office Volunteer: Kathy P.
Altar Guild: Nancy R. / Rita F.
Elder: Kurt M. / Dave F.
Usher Team: 3 / 2
Acolyte: Victoria M. / Georgia J.

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Giving Opportunities At Pilgrim

There are many ways to support the work that Pilgrim does for us and others.
The most common way is through your Offering envelopes. If you have not picked yours up yet they are in the Cry room. If you do not have envelopes and would like them please contact the office.
Pilgrim will be setting up a PayPal account, this information will be available soon. Please note: Your donation statement will be coming from PayPal and not from Pilgrim.
Members who are aged 70 1/2 or older can contribute up to $100,000 from their IRA directly to a charity and avoid paying income taxes on the distribution.
This is known as a qualified charitable distribution. It is limited to IRA’s. If you are interested in this type of giving, please contact Pastor Fisher.
We also have the Amazon Smile program, if you shop on Amazon you can have a portion of your purchase price given to the charity of your choice.
To do this for Pilgrim, please designate Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church as your charity on the home page and place your order as usual.
Thrivent Choice is another good way to support Pilgrim.
To direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars call 1-800-847-4836 when prompted say Thrivent Choice.
Press 1 to direct Thrivent Choice Dollars or
2 to hear Thrivent Choice Terms and conditions. (if prompted, say or enter your phone number and date of birth.)
A representative will work with you to direct the Choice Dollars.
You can also direct your Choice Dollars online.
Visit the Thrivent website at thrivent.com/thriventchoice
Click on Direct choice Dollars Log is by entering your User ID and Password.
(If you have not registered on thrivent.com, click on Register for account access)
Choose the organization you what to direct Choice Dollars: To direct a previous organization: Click Direct Now next to the organizations name, or
Click on the View activity history link, scroll down and click on the name of the desired organization.
Choose Direct All or enter a specific number and click Direct Now.
Follow prompts on the confirmation page to direct Choice Dollars.
Membership report
Baptized: None
Transferred In:
Mr. Steve Stuckey, Mrs. Jennifer Stuckey &
Miss Evaline Stuckey from St. John’s Lutheran
Alexandria VA
Received by Affirmation of Faith:
Mr. Eric Heuser
Transferred Out: None
Released from Membership: None

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Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church
462 Meadowbrook Dr

West Bend, WI 53090
Date: March 26, 2022
Members of Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church:
We, as an elected "Audit Committee," have reviewed the financial reports of Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church. Our financial review covered the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. We performed the review at the request of our congregation, as nominated on January 30, 2022, and in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of our church. We are satisfied that the financial records are true and accurate.
The Audit Committee:
Signed by:
David Boehlke
David Fellenz
Dick Spiering
James Behrens
There is a copy with the official signatures available in the office if you would like to see it.

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A note from the Altar Guild.
Easter is the busiest time of year for the church, Christmas coming in second. The Altar Guild cleans the altar, pulpit and lectern area twice a year from top to bottom. This includes getting someone to dust the stained glass cross area above the altar.
We maintain and clean all the paraments, changing with the seasons of the church, filling of all candles, and changing the banners when needed. Wash and maintain the holy things in which the Lord's supper is served including ordering of the supplies. With a small group of women volunteers, this is accomplished several times a week. We currently have only 8 ladies, it takes about 30/45 minutes to set up and take down for each service. Anyone is welcome to join, if we had say, 12 ladies you would only have to do this once a month.
Easter decorations go up, the cross, change of church colors and flowers. The next holiday will be Christmas, the Nativity, tree and flowers. It takes a little doing but the results are beautiful. Let's not forget baptisms and the cloth’s made by a member of the guild. The Altar Guild also hosts a Lenten meal and the Easter Breakfast.
Flowers were once ordered for the congregation through Kewaskum Florist; they have since retired from the business. For the past several years you may have noticed how beautiful the Poinsettia have been when we worked with another church in ordering them. We have now made arrangements with the same greenhouse and can order our own. This year the Easter flowers were ordered from said greenhouse.
Just a reminder that if a member of the church wishes to purchase flowers for the altar area for a birthday, anniversary or memorial or to just share the joy of your garden, there is still a signup sheet in the narthex and Sarah will put a note in the bulletin on your behalf. Summer gardens will peak before you know it. Vases and pruners are provided in the sanctuary, just bring in a bouquet from your garden, or visit a place that sells flowers and bring them in, see Sarah in the office or track down one of the altar guilds volunteers and we will set them out for you.
Again thank you ladies of the Guild for all you do, thank you Pastors for your guidance and support, and thank you our congregation members for purchasing flowers to beautify our church, and last but not least the men's breakfast for supplying and cooking Easter breakfast this year, thank you.. Watch for a new flier coming late November for Poinsettias and again hopefully we will see more flowers on the altar once the gardens are in full bloom.
PS: candle wax can easily be removed with a hair dryer and paper towel both can be found in the sanctuary.
Respectfully,
Carolyn McAfee
Altar Guild President

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Communal Prayers
Intercession for confirmands: O almighty, true, living God, eternal and merciful Father of our Savior Jesus Christ, who in loving kindness revealed Yourself to us: You say of dear Son, Jesus Christ, “This is My beloved Son, to whom you shall listen”; and this Your beloved Son Himself said, “Let the children come to Me, and do not hinder, for of such is the kingdom of God.” Therefore, since these children present have been brought to Your dear Son, Jesus Christ, in Holy Baptism and are baptized into His death, washed with His blood, and buried with Christ by Holy Baptism, we beseech You, merciful God and Father, of Your lavish goodness, to renew in these Your children once more the Holy Spirit, whom You poured out on them richly in Holy Baptism, that their hearts may be enlightened with the radiance of the Holy Gospel. Increase in them, O gracious God, both the pure knowledge of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, and the true faith, that they may believe firmly in You, the true God, and in Jesus Christ, Your Son, whom You have sent, and with firm confidence abide steadfast in You.
Deliver them from the power of darkness and set them in the kingdom of Your beloved Son, in which we have redemption and forgiveness of sins. Put in their minds the peace of Christ and joy of the Holy Spirit, and the love of God and neighbor. Fill them with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, that He may instruct and guide them into all truth, and make them fit to serve in Your holy congregation, to put to death the deeds of the flesh, to overcome the devil in all his guile and temptation, and to serve You in holiness and the righteousness pleasing to You, that together with all the faithful they may look for and await the coming of Your beloved Son with a cheerful heart and active prayer in soberness, righteousness, and godliness, to Your glory and the edification of Your poor Church; for you live and reign with Jesus Christ, Your only-begotten Son, in the power and unity of the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer for a Christian Household: O almighty, everlasting, and merciful God, because You have sufficiently shown with words and works that You provide for us a faithful Father and have graciously adopted us as children and given to each his own vocation, in which he is to serve You and his neighbor, we beseech You heartily, dear Father, grant grace, that we may diligently attend to our vocations and always be found in obedience as Your faithful children. Further the works of our livelihood so that our hearts are not set on the goods of this world and we give no cause for offense to anyone. But let us use and enjoy with daily thanksgiving, in quietness, all temporal goods and gifts that we have received by Your blessing. Turn away from us all idleness, excessive worry about nourishment, and all that displeases You, and further in us all that pleases You, that in our doings we may pursue Your command, and in true faith cast all our cares and burdens on You. For you know all that we need and lack. May You graciously grant us the same. Amen.
Family and friends requesting our prayers: Jim Stadelmayer, Orville Gierach, Loretta Waechter, Rev. Clark Davis, Patricia Wirtz, Janette Mullins, Nancy Torre, Delores Crawley, Paul & Barb Soat, Bob & Sue Schlinsock, Carolyn Bren, Sheryl Pajewski, Carl & Lois Pritzlaff, Mark Selzler, Paul Lierman, Sherry Cullen, Carolyn Bren, Ron & Joyce Virchow Sr., Judy Clark, Inez Schwoch, Deb Sumner, Jan Meyle, Sue Zell, Richard & Chloe Fisher, Ruth Mertz, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Donna Sommer, Kandie Darmody, June Fry, David & Olivemae Olson, Eric Johanen, Diane Behrens, Marge Legate, Suzanne Stadelmayer, Elaine Kuenzel, Ray & Frances Neerhoff, Jeanette Guillaume, Linda Schmidt, Travis Winkler, Brian Vonlender, Scot Meisenheimer, Thomas Kramlik, and Jody Meisenheimer

Voice of Faith

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Birthdays
1- Tammy Fellenz
3- Kurt Meyle Sr
8- Abigail Wiedmeyer
9- Susan Awve
10- Rosa Barrett
Carole Oesterreich
12- Travis Roell
14- Courtney Castro
Jim Guillaume
15- Judy Frank
Pat Otten
Briana Schettle
Jamie Sullivan
17- Grace Braeger
Greg Voelzke
19- Jessica Stange
20- Don Thill
22- Randall Frank
Katie Jakubowski
Art Kufahl
Diane Melotte
Rebecca Tinlin
23- Cassidy Schmidt
24- Nan Broege
Laura Hoffman
25- Tim Cullen
30- Bob Swanson
Anniversaries
3-Jeremy & Stephanie Baerenwald
Scott & Rose Densow
Andrew & Rebecca Tinlin
4- Dan & Carol Shay
6- John & Lynn Wille
14- Michael & Rebecca Loomans
Daniel & Carol Neuman
15- Robert & Shirley Mayer
20– Laurie & Tom Lotz
Stephen & Sarah Spalda
22- Kent & Sarah Voll
23- James & Denise Spaeth
25– Dennis & Patricia Engmann
Joseph & Christine Fisher
26- Janet & Jim Schellinger
28- Jacob & Hannah Hand
29- Ron & Kathy Kabitzke

The Confirmation Class of 2022
Rachel Raffa Confirmed on February 20, 2022
To Be Confirmed on May 15, 2022
Georgia Janssen
Dylan Kabitzke
Victoria Mulvey
May our Lord and Savior continue to bless these young people, and keep them strong in their faith.

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8 / 8a Divine Service / 9:15a Sunday School: Enduring Faith / 9:30a Adult Class: / 10:30a Divine Service / 12p Adult Class: 1st Samuel	9 / 5:30p Board of Trustees Meeting / 7p Church Council Meeting	10 / 2p. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court	11 / 9a. Quilters / 4p Youth Catechesis / 6:30p Adult Class: / Lutheran Difference	12 / 7p Divine Service	13 / Office Closed	14 / 7a Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study / 9a Spring Clean UP
15 / 8a Divine Service / 9:15a Sunday School: Enduring Faith / 9:30a Adult Class: / 10:30a Confirmation Divine Service / 12p Adult Class: 1st Samuel	16	17 / 12p LWML / Ladies Guild Meeting / 2p. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court	18 / 6:30p Adult Class: / Lutheran Difference	19 / 7p Divine Service	20 / Office Closed	21
22 / 8a Divine Service / 9:15a Sunday School: Enduring Faith / 9:30a Adult Class: / 10:30a Divine Service / 12p Adult Class: 1st Samuel	23	24 / 2p. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court	25 / 9a. Quilters / 6:30p Adult Class: / Lutheran Difference	26 / 7p Divine Service	27 / Office Closed	28 / 7a Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
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Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
462 Meadowbrook Drive
West Bend, WI 53090

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Phone: 262-334-0375
Email: office@pilgrimlutheranwb.org
Website: www.pilgrimlutheran-westbend.org

McCain, P. T., ed. (2005). Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions (pp. 477–478). Concordia Publishing House.

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Inside this Issue:
Pilgrim News & Reports
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Volunteers Schedule
6
Giving Opportunities
7
Communal Prayers
11
Birthdays & Anniversaries
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Calendar
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