Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 95:1–3, 6–7a; antiphon: John 10:14, 15b
I am the good | shepherd.* I know my own and my own know me, and I lay down my life | for the sheep. Oh come, let us sing | to the Lord;* let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our sal- | vation! Let us come into his presence with thanks- | giving;* let us make a joyful noise to him with | songs of praise! For the Lord is a | great God,* and a great King a- | bove all gods. Oh come, let us worship and | bow down;* let us kneel before the Lord, our | Maker! For he | is our God,* and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep | of his hand. I am the good | shepherd.* I know my own and my own know me, and I lay down my life | for the sheep.
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, merciful Father, since You have wakened from death the Shepherd of Your sheep, grant us Your Holy Spirit that when we hear the voice of our Shepherd we may know Him who calls us each by name and follow where He leads; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
First Reading Acts 2:42–47
42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
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 2:19–25
19This is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Holy Gospel John 10:1–10 1[Jesus said:] “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.
7So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
Announcements
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.
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 available Service Bulletins are available on the church website: http://www.pilgrimlutheran-westbend.org/ They are also available via email by contacting the church office at office@pilgrimlutheranwb.org
DAILY SERVICES We are streaming live on YouTube our daily Matins Service at 8:00 a.m., our Thursday Evening Prayer Service at 4:00 p.m. and our Sunday Services at 8:00 a.m. All of these services are archived for later viewing. Our YouTube channel is “Pilgrim Lutheran Church- West Bend, WI”.
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. So that we may have best practices during this pandemic, the pastors are using both Fellowship Halls, or their studies, for separate stations,
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.
ISSUES, ETC. TALK RADIO & PODCASTS...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen live or on-demand at issuesetc.org.

Fourth Sunday of Easter
Service of the Word
Lutheran Service Book:
Liturgy: Setting 3 Page 184
Hymns:
Water, Blood and Spirit Crying 597
King of Love, My Shepherd Is 470
O Little Flock Fear not the Foe 666
Scripture Readings:
First Reading: Acts 2::42-47
Epistle: 1 Peter 2:19-25
Gospel: John 10:1-10
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
4:00 p.m. Cable Worship W.B. 987
Att Uverse 99
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

Announcements
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.
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 available Service Bulletins are available on the church website: http://www.pilgrimlutheran-westbend.org/ They are also available via email by contacting the church office at office@pilgrimlutheranwb.org
DAILY SERVICES We are streaming live on YouTube our daily Matins Service at 8:00 a.m., our Thursday Evening Prayer Service at 4:00 p.m. and our Sunday Services at 8:00 a.m. All of these services are archived for later viewing. Our YouTube channel is “Pilgrim Lutheran Church- West Bend, WI”.
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. So that we may have best practices during this pandemic, the pastors are using both Fellowship Halls, or their studies, for separate stations,
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.
ISSUES, ETC. TALK RADIO & PODCASTS...ROMANS BIBLE STUDY...LCMS Pastor Will Weedon begins a Bible study on the Book of Romans. The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. You can listen at your convenience at thewordendures.org, on your favorite podcast provider and on the LPR mobile app.

Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2020
“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
John 10:10b
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