Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 13:3–5; antiphon: v. 6
I will sing | to the Lord,* because he has dealt bountifully | with me. Consider and answer me, O | Lord my God;* light up my eyes, lest I sleep the | sleep of death, lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed | over him,”* lest my foes rejoice because I am | shaken. But I have trusted in your | steadfast love;* my heart shall rejoice in your sal- | vation. 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,* because he has dealt bountifully | with me.
Collect of the Day
O Lord, keep Your family the Church continually in the true faith that, relying on the hope of Your heavenly grace, we may ever be defended by Your mighty power; 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 Isaiah 40:21–31
21Do you not know? Do you not hear? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to dwell in; 23who brings princes to nothing, and makes the rulers of the earth as emptiness. 24Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows on them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. 25To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him? says the Holy One. 26Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing. 27Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? 28Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. 29He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. 30Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; 31but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
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 9:16–27 16If I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward, but not of my own will, I am still entrusted with a stewardship. 18What then is my reward? That in my preaching I may present the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.
19For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. 21To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. 22To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings.
24Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. 25Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. 27But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
Holy Gospel Mark 1:29–39 29Immediately [Jesus] left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. 31And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
32That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. 33And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
35And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. 36And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, 37and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.” 38And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” 39And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Announcements
Masks are requested to be worn in the building during services and classes to prevent further spread of the Corona virus. Thank you
Phone Number Correction: The correct phone number for Bob Knuth is
270-304-5806.
We are not accepting any clothing donations at the this time. Both Bethesda in Horicon and the Ex-Offender Ministry are not accepting any donations right now. We will let you know when we can start accepting donations again. Thank you.
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.
Living Word High School, Spring Musical In to The Woods is to be held on March 12 - 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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

5th Sunday after the Epiphany
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 1 151
Hymns:
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence 621
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed 398
Communion Hymns:
Thy Strong Word 578
Praise the Almighty 797 O Holy Spirit, Grant Us 693
O God, My Faithful God 696
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness 849
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Isaiah 40:21-31
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
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:
Brenda Faber, Nancy Rosenthal, Jim Lathrop, Bruce Biendarra, Sue Vandlik Fox, Sue Knuth, Randy Frank, Keith Gierach, Ruth Mertz, Dot Miller, 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 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. Christopher Raffa
Liturgist: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Elder: Dennis E. Tanner S. Gary J.
Organists: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, February 6:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
8:00 a.m. Audit Committee
Sunday, February 7:
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
12:30 p.m. Bible Study: Galatians
Monday, February 8:
5:30 p.m. Trustees Meeting
7:00 p.m. Church Council
Tuesday, February 9:
Wednesday, February 10:
9:00 a.m. Pilgrim Quilters
4:30 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, February 11:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, February 12: Office Closed
Saturday, February 13:
9:00 a.m. Lenten Prayer Service
Tuesday, February 16:
12:00 p.m. Ladies Guild/LWML
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
September 12 - October 3, 2021:
Silent Auction.

2021 Giving Report

Weekly Budgetary Goal:	$6,342.00
Given Jan. 28 - 31:	$8,419.00
+$2,077.00
Year-to-Date Budgetary Goal:	$31,710.00
Given Year-to-Date (Jan. 31):	$26,304.00
($5,406.00)

5th Sunday after the Epiphany
February 4 -7, 2021
38And he said to them,
“Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also,
for that is why I came out.” Mark 1:38
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