Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 105:1–5, 8; antiphon: 1 Peter 2:2–3
Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to sal- | vation—* if indeed you have tasted that the | Lord is good. Oh give thanks to the Lord; call up- | on his name;* make known his deeds among the | peoples! Sing to him, sing prais- | es to him;* tell of all his | wondrous works! Glory in his | holy name;* let the hearts of those who seek the | Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord | and his strength;* seek his presence con- | tinually! Remember the wondrous works that | he has done,* his miracles, and the judgments he | uttered. He remembers his covenant for- | ever,* the word that he commanded, for a thousand gener- | ations. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to sal- | vation—* if indeed you have tasted that the | Lord is good.
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the Lord’s resurrection may by Your grace confess in our life and conversation that Jesus is Lord and God; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
First Reading Acts 5:29–42
29But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”
33When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. 34But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while. 35And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. 36For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all who followed him were scattered. 38So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; 39but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, 40and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. 42And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.
Gradual adapt. from Matthew 28:7; Hebrews 2:7; Psalm 8:6
Christ has risen from the dead. [God the Father] has crowned him with glory and honor. He has given him dominion over the works of his hands; he has put all things under his feet.
Epistle 1 Peter 1:3–9
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Holy Gospel John 20:19–31 19On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of anyone, they are forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.”
24Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. 25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.”
26Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your Ghand, and place (continues on back page) (conclusion of Holy Gospel) it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
0Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
Announcements
You are in our prayers
Please know that you are daily in our prayers. We pray for members, by name, during Matins. If we can be of help to you, please do not hesitate to contact the church office.
Bulletins are now available
Service Bulletins are now available to you on the church website:
http://www.pilgrimlutheran-westbend.org/ They are also available via email by contacting the church office.
DAILY SERVICES
We are streaming live on YouTube a daily Matins service at 8:00 a.m., our Thursday Lenten services at 1:00 p.m. and our Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. All of these services are also viewable at any time after the service’s conclusion on the church YouTube channel: “Pilgrim Lutheran Church- West Bend, WI”. If you are having troubling accessing the live-stream through the church website, please go directly through YouTube, type in the Pilgrim Lutheran Church, West Bend, and you should be able to access it. The Thursday service will be held at 4:00 p.m. The service will be Evening Prayer and will be streamed live until we can hold public services again.
LORD’S SUPPER
We are offering the Lord’s Supper upon request, by appointment or by coming by the offices during regular office hours, and before or after our worship services. Pastor Raffa and I are using the Old and New Fellowship Halls, or our studies, for separate stations to offer the Lord’s Supper to families when they come, so that we may have best practices during this pandemic.
THANK YOU
We would like to thank all who have mailed and dropped off their offerings this week. These gifts make it possible for us to continue serving you and our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Second Sunday of Easter
Service of the Word
Lutheran Service Book:
Liturgy: Setting 3 Page 184
Hymns:
These Things Did Thomas… 472
O Sons and Daughters… 470
Come, You Faithful … 487
Scripture Readings:
First Reading: Acts 5:29-42
Epistle: 1 Peter 1:3-9
Gospel: John 20:19-31
X X X
In our prayers, we remember:
X Christians throughout the world persecuted for the confession of the faith.
X Doctors, Nurses, and all those working in the fight against COVID-19.
X The West Bend Police department and all those who continue to serve our community under threat of COVID-19 exposure.
X All those serving and protecting our communities and country, home and away.
X Pastors, Missionaries, and all who serve God’s people with the gifts of Christ.
X All those struggling with health issues: Deb Ziemann, Kandie Darmody, Audrey Hilgendorf, Orville Heckendorf, Lois Pritzlaff, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Tim Allen, Tracey Leffin-Hedrick, June Fry, Elaine Kuenzel, Richard Reich, Judy Clark, Louise Kreis, Diane Behrens, Eric Johanen, Jennifer Jensen, those upon our hearts.
X X X
Preacher: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Liturgist: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Organist: Samuel Grosskreuz

Pilgrim This Week
All services are live streamed and saved
on our YouTube channel:
Pilgrim Lutheran Church- West Bend, WI
Sunday:
8:00 a.m. Service of the Word
8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
Monday:
8:00 a.m. Matins
8:30 a.m. —12:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
Tuesday:
8:00 a.m. Matins
8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
Wednesday:
8:00 a.m. Matins
8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
Thursday:
8:00 a.m. Matins
8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
4:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
Friday:
8:00 a.m. Matins
8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper
Saturday:
8:00 a.m. Matins
8:30 a.m.—9:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper

Second Sunday of Easter
April 19, 2020
“29Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
John 20:29
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 heir 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