Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 100; antiphon: Psalm 101:1
I will sing of steadfast love and | justice;* to you, O Lord, I will make | music. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, | all the earth!* Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with | singing! Know that the Lord, | he is God!* It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his | pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his | courts with praise!* Give thanks to him; | bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures for- | ever,* and his faithfulness to all gener- | ations. I will sing of steadfast love and | justice;* to you, O Lord, I will make | music.
Collect of the Day
O King of glory, Lord of hosts, uplifted in triumph far above all heavens, leave us not without consolation but send us the Spirit of truth whom You promised from the Father; for You live and reign with Him and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
First Reading Acts 1:12–26
12Then [the apostles] returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. 14All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
15In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said, 16“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17For he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in this ministry.” 18(Now this man bought a field with the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out. 19And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the field was called in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) 20“For it is written in the Book of Psalms,
“‘May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it’;
and
“‘Let another take his office.’
21So one of the men who have accompanied us during all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these men must become with us a witness to his resurrection.” 23And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and Matthias. 24And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen 25to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 26And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
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 4:12–19; 5:6–11
12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. 16Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. 17For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18And
“If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”
19Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. . . .
6Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Holy Gospel John 17:1–11
1When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.
6“I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.”
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DAILY DEVOTIONS FROM THE SYNOD During this time of uncertainty, our greatest comfort is found in God’s Word. Tune in to live devotions on the LCMS Facebook page, “Members of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod,” every weekday at 9 a.m. (or watch the archived videos). These devotions, led by LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, LCMS First Vice-President Rev. Peter K. Lange and LCMS Director of Worship Rev. Sean Daenzer, will focus on the words of comfort and promise found in Romans, Lamentations and the four Gospels.
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ISSUES ECT.
ESSENTIAL EXERCISE FOR THE CHRISTIAN MIND... Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week's teachings include: The Doctrine of Justification, Scientism, Making the Case for Life, Islam, Godliness, and The Prosperity Gospel. You can listen live or on-demand at issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app.

7th Sunday of Easter
Service of the Word
Lutheran Service Book:
Liturgy: Setting 3 Page 184
Apostles Creed 192
Hymns:
I Know My Faith is Founded 587
Christ is the World’s Redeemer 539
Communion Hymns: 632
617
821
I Walk in Danger All the Way 716
Scripture Readings:
First Reading: Acts 1:12-26
Epistle: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Gospel: John 17:1-11
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. Christopher Raffa
Liturgist: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Organist: Samuel Grosskreuz

Pilgrim This Week
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Pilgrim Lutheran Church- West Bend, WI
Sunday:
6:00 a.m. Cable Worship W.B. 987
Att Uverse 99
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Lord’s Supper
12:30 p.m. Bible Class
Monday:
8:00 a.m. —12:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
4:00 p.m. Cable Worship W.B. 987
Att Uverse 99
Tuesday:
8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
11:30 a.m. Cable Worship W.B. 987
Att Uverse 99
Wednesday:
8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
9:00 a.m. Cable Worship W.B. 987
Att Uverse 99
6:30 p.m. Bible Class
Thursday:
8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday:
8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper
Saturday:
8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. Lord’s Supper

7th Sunday of Easter
May 24, 2020
10All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them.
John 17:10
Welcome and blessings to you through our Lord Jesus Christ!
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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