Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 31:1, 3, 5; antiphon: Revelation 7:14b
These are the ones coming out of the great tribu- | lation.* They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood | of the Lamb. In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be | put to shame;* in your righteousness de- | liver me. For you are my rock and my | fortress;* and for your name’s sake you lead me and | guide me. Into your hand I commit my | spirit;* you have redeemed me, O Lord, | faithful God. Glory be to the Father and | to the Son* and to the Holy | Spirit; as it was in the be- | ginning,* is now, and will be forever. | Amen. These are the ones coming out of the great tribu- | lation.* They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood | of the Lamb.
Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, You knit together Your faithful people of all times and places into one holy communion, the mystical body of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Grant us so to follow Your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that, together with them, we may come to the unspeakable joys You have prepared for those who love You; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
First Reading Revelation 7:2–17
2Then I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, with the seal of the living God, and he called with a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm earth and sea, 3saying, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” 4And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel: 512,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed, 12,000 from the tribe of Reuben, 12,000 from the tribe of Gad, 612,000 from the tribe of Asher, 12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali, 12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh, 712,000 from the tribe of Simeon, 12,000 from the tribe of Levi, 12,000 from the tribe of Issachar, 812,000 from the tribe of Zebulun, 12,000 from the tribe of Joseph, 12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed.
9After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”
13Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” 14I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15“Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. 16They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. 17For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Gradual Revelation 7:14b; Psalm 84:5
These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Blessèd are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.
Epistle 1 John 3:1–3
1See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. 3And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.
Holy Gospel Matthew 5:1–12
1Seeing the crowds, [Jesus] went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Announcements
Thanksgiving Dinner 2021
We will be having the Thanksgiving Dinner at Pilgrim at Pilgrim on Thursday November 25th after the 9:00 a. m. service. If you are planning on attending, please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex with your name, how many attending and what dish you are bringing to share. The meat for the dinner is being supplied, we will just be needing the side dishes and desserts.
Reformation Scholar Dr. Susan Moberly will be here on Saturday, November 6 to give a talk on the Reformation.
Christmas Shoppe Yes, it is time to start planning for the Christmas Shoppe.
We are looking for new or like new Christmas items, decorations, gifty type items. Craft items are always welcome, as are home-made candy and other Christmas treats to be sold at the Shoppe. Please have all Shoppe donations at Church by November 14 (except for food) so the set-up Elves can begin working. Please bring food items on Thursdays and Sundays while the Shoppe is open so they can be sold before and after services.
We are also looking for Elves to help with the set up as well as serving as cashiers. Please contact Elves Sarah (in the office) or Norma Benz (334-4274) if you would be willing to help. Thank you so much.
**All monies raised will be going to pay off the new roof. (if that is paid off, then to the flooring fund.)**
Cable Worship Schedule Pilgrim’s Sunday 8:00 a.m. Divine Service is broadcast on WB 987 and AT&T Uverse 99 multiple times during the week: Sundays: 6:00 a.m. Mondays: 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays: 4:00 p.m. Bible Study, Thursdays: 4:00 p.m. This service is also live streamed and archived on the church’s YouTube channel:
Pilgrim Lutheran Church- West Bend, WI

All Saints’ Day
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 2 (Nicene Creed) 167
Hymns:
Jerusalem the Golden 672
For All the Saints 677
Communion Hymns:
Jerusalem, O City Fair 674
Jerusalem My Happy Home 673
Ye Watchers and Ye Holy 670
Oh, How Blest Are They 679
Behold A Host Arrayed in White 676
Scripture Readings:
First Reading: Revelation 7:2-17
Epistle: 1 John 3:1-3
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
X X X
In our prayers, we remember:
X all who live under the flag of our nation,
X our government and judicial officials,
X law enforcement officers, military personnel, and their families,
X those isolated from family and friends,
X those struggling with health issues:
Jess Doughty, Carl Pritzlaff, Janet Meisenheimer, Mark Selzler, Rev. Mark Eckert, Pam Zenda, Paul Lierman, Sherry Cullen, Judy Clark, Carolyn Bren, Ron & Joyce Virchow Sr., Louise Kreis, Betty Steely, Inez Schwoch, Sue Zell, Ruth Mertz, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Kandie Darmody, June Fry, Elaine Kuenzel, Diane Behrens
X pastors, missionaries, and those who serve God’s people with the gifts of Christ,
X Christians persecuted for the confession of the faith, and especially we remember
X all who have forsaken the faith, that they may be restored to gladness of heart and be made wise to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
X X X
Preacher: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Liturgist: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Elder: Dennis E., Tanner S., Bob K.
Cantor: Kurt Meyle
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, November 6
9:30 a.m. Susan Moberly to speak on the Reformation & the Diet of Worms
Sunday, November 7:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Sunday School: Bible Studies
9:30 a.m. Adult Class: Life of Christ
12:30 p.m. Bible Study: Galatians
Monday 8:
5:30 p.m. Trustees
7:00 p.m. Church Council
Tuesday, November 9:
2:00 p.m. Auxiliary Court Chapel
Wednesday, November 10:
9:00 a.m. Quilters
4:30 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, November 11:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, November 12: Office Closed
Saturday, November 13:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study

All Saints Day
November 4 - 7, 2021
1See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 1 John 3:1
Welcome and blessings to you through our Lord Jesus Christ!
We welcome all who gather with us around the Altar and Pulpit to hear the Word of God. If you are visiting, we are happy that you could join us today. Please sign the guest book in the narthex and fill out one of the pew cards and pass it in with the offering plate to leave a record of your visit.
Communion Statement: By the design and specific warning of our Lord Jesus Christ in His Word, the precious gift of the Lord’s Body and Blood is to be shared with His blessing only with those prepared to take it rightly. (1 Cor 11:23-32) At the first communion our Lord did not commune all believers, but only those who had been instructed by Him daily for three years. The custom of our church is to offer the Sacrament only to confirmed members of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. So that our pastors would faithfully fulfill their obligations, (1 Cor 4:1; Heb 13:17; 1 Cor 11:27), all first-time visitors should speak to one of the pastors prior to communing. Our pastors are eager and available to provide instruction leading to a right and salutary reception our Lord’s holy Body and Blood, so that in the future you may join us in the blessing of this sacrament.

Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Unaltered Augsburg Confession
The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
462 Meadowbrook Drive, West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 334-0375 www.pilgrimlutheran-westbend.org