Author: Julie Raffa

Psalm Psalm 6
1O Lord, rebuke me not in your | anger,* nor discipline me | in your wrath. 2Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am | languishing;* heal me, O Lord, for my bones are | troubled. 3My soul also is greatly | troubled.* But you, O Lord— | how long?
4Turn, O Lord, deliv- | er my life;* save me for the sake of your | steadfast love. 5For in death there is no remem- | brance of you;* in Sheol who will | give you praise?
6I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my | bed with tears;* I drench my couch with my | weeping. 7My eye wastes away be- | cause of grief;* it grows weak because of | all my foes.
8Depart from me, all you workers of | evil,* for the Lord has heard the sound of my | weeping. 9The Lord has | heard my plea;* the Lord ac- | cepts my prayer. 10All my enemies shall be ashamed and greatly | troubled;* they shall turn back and be put to shame in a | moment.
Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, You despise nothing You have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new and contrite hearts that lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness we may receive from You full pardon and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gradual Hebrews 12:2
[O come, let us fix our eyes on] Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Holy Gospel Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21
1[Jesus said:] “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
2“Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
5“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. . . .
6“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
19“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Announcements
Masks are requested to be worn in the building during services and classes to prevent further spread of the Corona virus. Thank you
Thank you to those who have given to Pilgrim with the Thrivent Choice Program. We have received a check for $289.00
Phone Number Correction: The correct phone number for Bob Knuth is
270-304-5806.
We are not accepting any clothing donations at the this time. Both Bethesda in Horicon and the Ex-Offender Ministry are not accepting any donations right now. We will let you know when we can start accepting donations again. Thank you.
Ushers are greatly needed for all services. If you are able to volunteer a couple of hours a month, please contact the Church Office.
Attention Parents of Preschoolers: St. Andrew Lutheran Early Childhood Campus enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. We offer a choice of sessions for our 3K program and for the 4/5K program. Extended Care is called, Lunch Bunch is also available. Please see Bulletin Board in the Narthex for more information.
Living Word High School, Spring Musical In to The Woods is to be held on March 12 - 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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

Ash Wednesday
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 1 151
The Litany for Prayers of the Church 288
Hymns:
Savior When in Dust to Thee 419
From Depths of Woe I Cry to Thee 607
Communion Hymns:
I Come, O Savior, 618
Jesus, Grant That Balm 421
The Death of Jesus Christ 634
O Lord, throughout These Forty Days 418
Scripture Readings:
Psalm: Psalm 6
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
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:
Traci Chapman, Amy & Mark Johnson,
Brenda Faber, Nancy Rosenthal, Bruce Biendarra, Sue Vandlik Fox, Sue Knuth, Keith Gierach, Ruth Mertz, Dot Miller, Judy Clark, Joyce Virchow, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Carolyn Bren, Orville Heckendorf, Kandie Darmody, June Fry, Elaine Kuenzel, Diane Behrens, Jennifer Jensen
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. Christopher Raffa
Liturgist: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Elder: Dennis Engmann, Brian Skrentny
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Wednesday, February 17:
1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Services.
NO Youth Catechesis
NO Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, February 18:
NO Divine Service
Friday, February 19: Office Closed
Saturday, February 20:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, February 21:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Sunday School: Enduring Faith
9:30 a.m. Adult Class: Small Catechism
12:30 p.m. Bible Study: Galatians
Monday, February 22:
Tuesday, February 23:
Wednesday, February 24:
9:00 a.m. Pilgrim Quilters
4:00 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, February 25:
1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Lenten Service

Ash Wednesday
What it is to penitent
February 17, 2021
9The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer. Psalm 6:9
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