Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 104:24, 27–28, 30; antiphon: v. 33
I will sing to the Lord as long | as I live;* I will sing praise to my God while I have | being. O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you | made them all;* the earth is full of your | creatures. These all | look to you,* to give them their food in due | season. When you give it to them, they gath- | er it up;* when you open your hand, they are filled with | good things. When you send forth your Spirit, they are cre- | ated,* and you renew the face | of the ground. 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. I will sing to the Lord as long | as I live;* I will sing praise to my God while I have | being.
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, Your mercies are new every morning and You graciously provide for all our needs of body and soul. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may acknowledge Your goodness, give thanks for Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience all our days; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading Deuteronomy 8:1–10
1“The whole commandment that I command you today you shall be careful to do, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land that the Lord swore to give to your fathers. 2And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. 3And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. 4Your clothing did not wear out on you and your foot did not swell these forty years. 5Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you. 6So you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him. 7For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills, 8a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, 9a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity, in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills you can dig copper. 10And you shall eat and be full, and you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.”
Gradual Psalm 145:15–16; 118:1
The eyes of all look to you, [O Lord,] and you give them their food in due season. You open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.
Epistle 1 Timothy 2:1–4
1First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Hymn For the Beauty of the Earth Insert
Holy Gospel Luke 17:11–19
11On the way to Jerusalem [Jesus] was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. 15Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.”
Announcements
Congregational Children’s Christmas Program and Chili Lunch—This year the Congregational Christmas Program will be held on December 11th. Following the late service, we will have a Chili lunch in the new fellowship hall beginning around 12:00 and ending at 1:30. The program will begin at 2:00 p.m. I must again reiterate that this is not primarily for the parents whose children are in the program, but for our entire Pilgrim family—an opportunity to celebrate the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus centered around Christmas hymns and readings from Holy Scripture. I pray that all of you will take the time to come, not only to support the small voices that announce to us our Lord’s nativity, but also a time for you to prepare and envelope your heart and mind in joyous words and hymns that the Word of God has become flesh, and dwells among you for your salvation—Pastor Raffa.
Sunday afternoon 2nd Samuel Bible Class—The Bible Class will take a break from November 20th to January 1st. It will resume on January 8th with 2nd Samuel chapter 13.
Altar Guild Poinsettia Sale will end on Sunday November 27, 2022. There are order forms available in the Narthex and by the Fellowship Hall.
The Christmas Shoppe will be opening on Sunday November 27.
We are accepting donations of new or like new Christmas items. Craft items and Food items are always welcome. Food items should be brought to the sale the day they are to be sold.
If you can help the Elves with set up or in the running of the sale , please contact Norma B. at 262-334-4274 or Sarah in the office at 262-334-0375.
The monies raised from the Christmas Shoppe are going to Cory Gabor and family as Cory is going to Seminary next year.
Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne– Christmas Market Place
Please help out the Seminary Students by donating Gift Cards. They will accept cards in the amounts of $10, $20, $25 for Walmart, Target, Meijer, Kohls, for restaurants like Outback, Olive Garden, Wendy’s, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Red Robin, and Texas Roadhouse. Gas cards in $25 amounts for BP, Shell and Speedway. These are going to be sent to the Seminary so they arrive by December 1st. If you are willing to help out the Seminary students, please have the cards to the Church Office by Sunday, November 27. Any questions, please contact Pr. Raffa. Gift Cards are available for purchase through the Scrip Program here at Pilgrim.
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

Day of Thanksgiving
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 1 Nicene Creed 151
Hymns:
Praise the Lord, the Almighty 790
For the Beauty of he Earth Insert
We Praise You, O God 785 Communion Hymns:
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 892
Great is Thy Faithfulness 809
O Bless the Lord, My Soul 814
Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness 636
How Great Thou Art 801
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 8:1-10
Epistle: 1 Timothy 2:1-4
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19
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 struggling with health issues:
Phyllis Laabs-Darkow, George Muth, Steve Spalda Jr., Joyce Virchow, Rev Donald & Carolyn Bren, Jerry Sullivan, Russell & Jeanette Guillaume, Richard Lewandowski, Mark Selzler, Ethan Tinlin, Sheryl Pajewski, Paul Lierman, Judy Clark Louise Kreis, Betty Steely, Inez Schwoch, Ruth Mertz, 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: Patrick S., Gary J.
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, November 26:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, November 27:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Sunday School: Bible Studies
9:30 a.m. Adult Class: Small Catechism
Monday, November 28:
Chapel @ Jackson Crossing
Tuesday, November 29:
2:00 p.m. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court
Wednesday, November 30 :
4:00 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: 1st & 2nd Kings
Thursday, December 1:
1;00 p.m. Advent Divine Service
7:00 p.m. Advent Divine Service
Friday, December 2: Office Closed
Saturday, December 10:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study

Pilgrim is accepting offerings by PayPal.
The link for this is available on the Pilgrim website at :
www.pilgrimlutheran-westbend.org
on the bottom of the page.

Pilgrim is looking for a part-time custodian.
Kevin has retired and we need someone to fill his position. If you are interested in the position, please contact the Pastors or the Church office by November 27, 2022 for an interview.

Thanksgiving Day
November 23-24, 2022
1First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
1Timothy 2:1
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