Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 32:1–2, 5–7; antiphon: v. 10
Many are the sorrows of the | wicked,* but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts | in the Lord. Blessèd is the one whose transgression is for- | given,* whose sin is | covered. Blessèd is the man against whom the Lord counts no in- | iquity,* and in whose spirit there is | no deceit. I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my in- | iquity;* I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity | of my sin. Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you | may be found;* surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not | reach him. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from | trouble;* you surround me with shouts of de- | liverance. 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. Many are the sorrows of the | wicked,* but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts | in the Lord.
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading Deuteronomy 18:15–20
15“The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers—it is to him you shall listen— 16just as you desired of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, ‘Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God or see this great fire any more, lest I die.’ 17And the Lord said to me, ‘They are right in what they have spoken. 18I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. 19And whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. 20But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.’”
Gradual Psalm 117:1–2a; 96:8
Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!
Epistle 1 Corinthians 8:1–13
1Concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. 2If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. 3But if anyone loves God, he is known by God.
4Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “an idol has no real existence,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”— 6yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.
7However, not all possess this knowledge. But some, through former association with idols, eat food as really offered to an idol, and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. 8Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. 9But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. 10For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol’s temple, will he not be encouraged, if his conscience is weak, to eat food offered to idols? 11And so by your knowledge this weak person is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. 12Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 13Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.
Holy Gospel Mark 1:21–28
21They went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath [Jesus] entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, 24“What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” 25But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” 26And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. 27And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” 28And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.
Announcements
Masks are requested to be worn in the building during services and classes to prevent further spread of the Corona virus. Thank you
Join Us Today (Sunday, January 31) at 12:00 p.m. for the Voter’s Meeting.
February’s Pilgrim Herald is now available; pick a copy up in the Narthex. This month’s Herald includes a letter from Pastor Matthew Harrison, President of the LCMS, in response to questions concerning the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ushers are greatly needed for all services. If you are able to volunteer a couple of hours a month, please contact the Church Office.
Pilgrim Quilters will begin meeting again on February 10. Hope to see you!
Save the Date: Lenten Prayer Service: Psalms of Lament will be held at Pilgrim on Saturday, February 13 at 9:00 a.m. Join us as we prepare ourselves for the Season of Lent with singing, prayer, and meditation on Psalm 6, Psalm 51, and Psalm 118.
**Correction**
Last week’s service bulletin listed $7,468.15 as the amount given
January 14-17 toward the budgetary goal. This amount is incorrect
as it included donations designated for the seminary and the
roofing fund. The corrected information is provided below.
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

4th Sunday after the Epiphany
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 4 (Apostles Creed) 203
Hymns:
These are the Holy Ten Commandments 581
Son of God, Eternal Savior 842
Communion Hymns:
Jesus has Come and Brings 533
Songs of Thankfulness 394
Sing Praise to God 819
O God, My Faithful God 696
Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me 683
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
X X X
In our prayers, we remember:
X our government and judicial officials and all who live under the flag of our nation,
X law enforcement officers, military personnel, and their families,
X those isolated from family and friends,
X those struggling with health issues:
Nancy Rosenthal, Jim Shapley, Jane Depta, Jim Lathrop, Bruce Biendarra, Sue Vandlik Fox, Sue Knuth, Bill & Bev Schepp, Randy Frank, Keith Gierach, Ruth Mertz, Dot Miller, Richard & Chloe Fisher, Judy Clark, Joyce Virchow, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Carolyn Bren, Lois Pritzlaff, Orville Heckendorf,
Donna Sommer, Kandie Darmody, June Fry, Elaine Kuenzel, Louise Kreis, Diane Behrens, Jennifer Jensen,
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. Rev. Joseph Fisher
Liturgist: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Elder: Patrick Schiefelbein, Bob Knuth, John Heger
Organists: Ben Grosskreuz and Kathy Greve

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Sunday, January 31:
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
12:00 p.m. January Voter’s Meeting
Monday, February 1:
6:30 p.m. Board of Elders Meeting
Tuesday, February 2:
Wednesday, February 3:
4:30 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, February 4:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, February 5: Office Closed
Saturday, February 6:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
8:00 a.m. Audit Committee Meeting
Monday, February 8:
5:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting
7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 10:
9:00 a.m. Pilgrim Quilters
Saturday, February 13:
9:00 a.m. Lenten Prayer Service
Ash Wednesday, February 17:
1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Divine Service
No 4:00 p.m. Youth Catechesis
No 6:30 p.m. Adult Class
Thursday, February 18:
No 7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Saturday, February 20:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Thursday, February 25:
1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Lenten Service
Palm Sunday, March 28:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
Maundy Thursday, April 1:
1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Good Friday, April 2:
1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Service
Holy Saturday, April 3:
Sundown: Easter Vigil Service
Easter Sunday, April 4:
6:00 a.m. Sunrise Service
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service

2021 Giving Report

Weekly Budgetary Goal:	$6,342.00
Given January 21-24:	$3,289.00
($3,053.00)
Year-to-Date Budgetary Goal:	$25,368.00
Given Year-to-Date (Jan. 24):	$17,885.00
($7,483.00)

4th Sunday after the Epiphany
January 28 - 31, 2021
“...He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”
Mark 1:27
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

Weekly Budgetary Goal:
$6,342.00
**Given January 14 - 17:
$6,536.00
Year-to-Date Budgetary Goal:
$19,026.00
**Given Year-to-Date (Jan. 17):
$14,596.00
($4,430.00)