Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 39:4–5a, 7–8, 12a; antiphon: 2 Peter 3:13b NIV
We are looking forward to a new heaven and a | new earth,* the home of | righteousness. O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure | of my days;* let me know how fleeting | I am! Behold, you have made my days a few | handbreadths,* and my lifetime is as nothing be- | fore you. And now, O Lord, for what | do I wait?* My hope | is in you. Deliver me from all my trans- | gressions.* Do not make me the scorn | of the fool! Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear | to my cry;* hold not your peace | at my tears! 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. We are looking forward to a new heaven and a | new earth,* the home of | righteousness.
Collect of the Day
Lord Jesus Christ, so govern our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that, ever mindful of Your glorious return, we may persevere in both faith and holiness of living; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 51:4–6
4“Give attention to me, my people, and give ear to me, my nation; for a law will go out from me, and I will set my justice for a light to the peoples. 5My righteousness draws near, my salvation has gone out, and my arms will judge the peoples; the coastlands hope for me, and for my arm they wait. 6Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and they who dwell in it will die in like manner; but my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness will never be dismayed.”
Gradual Revelation 7:14b; Psalm 84:5
These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Blessèd are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.
Epistle Jude 20–25
20But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; 21keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. 22And have mercy on those who doubt; 23save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.
24Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Holy Gospel Mark 13:24–37
24[Jesus said:] “In those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
28“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
32“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the cock crows, or in the morning— 36lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”
Announcements
Thanksgiving Dinner 2021
You are invited to the Pilgrim Family Thanksgiving Dinner at noon on Thanksgiving Day. A Thrivent Action Grant will provide: Roasted Turkey and Gravy, Stuffing, Glazed Carrots, Baked Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, peas and corn, rolls, beverages and chocolate cake. You are encouraged to bring a favorite side dish or dessert to share. Please, if you have not already, sign up in the Narthex if you will be joining us.
Christmas Shoppe will be OPENING, Sunday November 28, 2021. All monies raised will be going to the Roofing Fund. If that is paid off it will be going to the Flooring Fund.
Cookies, Cookies, Cookies– We will sell the cookies on Sunday, December 12, after both services. We will sell out 1 pound boxes for $8.00 each. The money will go to Seminarian Austin Meier and Missionary Micah Wildauer, serving in Belize. Thank you for baking, buying, and enjoying the cookies.
Sat., December 11— Please bring cookies to the new fellowship hall by 11:00 a.m.
Sun., December 12— The cookies will be sold after both services.
Congregational Children’s Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. There will be a Chili supper served for all who attend the Program.
There will be a rehearsal held on Saturday, December 11 starting at 9:00 a.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

Last Sunday of the Church Year
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 4 (Nicene Creed) 203
Hymns:
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence 621
Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending 336
Communion Hymns:
The Bridegroom Soon Will 514
Rise, My Soul, to Watch and 663
Lord of Our Life 659
O Morning Star, How Fair 395
Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying 516
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Isaiah 51:4-6
Epistle: Jude 20-25
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37
X X X
In our prayers, we remember:
X all who live under the flag of our nation,
X our government and judicial officials,
X law enforcement officers, military personnel, and their families,
X those isolated from family and friends,
X those struggling with health issues:
Lynda Reetz, Paul Soat, Jess Doughty, Carl Pritzlaff, Janet Meisenheimer, Mark Selzler, Pam Zenda, Paul Lierman, Sherry Cullen, Judy Clark, Carolyn Bren, Ron & Joyce Virchow Sr., Louise Kreis, Betty Steely, Inez Schwoch, Sue Zell, Ruth Mertz, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Kandie Darmody, June Fry, Elaine Kuenzel, Diane Behrens
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. Joseph Fisher
Liturgist: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Elder: Brian Skrentny, Bob Knuth, Gary Jenovai
Organists: Ben Grosskreuz, Kathy Greve

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Sunday, November 21:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Sunday School: Bible Studies
9:30 a.m. Adult Class: Life of Christ
12:30 p.m. Bible Study: 1st Samuel
Monday, November 22:
Tuesday, November 23:
2:00 p.m. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court
Wednesday, November 24:
9:00 a.m. Quilters
NO Youth Catechesis or Adult Class
6:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Divine Service
Thursday, November 25:
9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Divine Service
12:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Dinner
Friday, November 26: Office Closed
Saturday, November 27:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, November 28:
Christmas Shoppe Opens
Sunday, December 12
4:00 p.m. Congregational Children’s
Christmas Program
Chili Supper to follow

Last Sunday of the Church Year
November 18 - 21, 2021
30Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Mark 13:30-31
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