Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 116:1–4, 8; antiphon: Psalm 43:1
Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly | people,* from the deceitful and unjust man de- | liver me! I love the Lord, because | he has heard* my voice and my pleas for | mercy. Because he inclined his | ear to me,* therefore I will call on him as long | as I live. The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid | hold on me;* I suffered distress and | anguish. Then I called on the name | of the Lord:* “O Lord, I pray, deliv- | er my soul!” For you have delivered my | soul from death,* my eyes from tears, my feet from | stumbling. 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. Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly | people,* from the deceitful and unjust man de- | liver me!
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, by Your great goodness mercifully look upon Your people that we may be governed and preserved evermore in body and soul; 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 Jeremiah 31:31–34 31“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, 32not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. 33But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”
Gradual Hebrews 12:2
[O come, let us fix our eyes on] Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Epistle Hebrews 5:1–10 1Every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. 3Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people. 4And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.
5So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him,
“You are my Son, today I have begotten you”;
6as he says also in another place,
“You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”
7In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. 8Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. 9And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, 10being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
Holy Gospel Mark 10:35–45
35And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to [Jesus] and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” 38Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” 39And they said to him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink, and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized, 40but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” 41And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. 42And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 44and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. 45For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Announcements
Masks are requested to be worn in the building during services and classes to prevent further spread of the Corona virus. Thank you
Please Note: We will not be having Catechism Classes on Wednesday, March 31. Classes will resume on Wednesday April 7 at 4:00 p.m.
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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 of Lent
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 1 151
Hymn of Praise is omitted in Lent
Hymns:
Only Begotten, Word of God Eternal 916
My Song is Love Unknown 430
Communion Hymns:
In the Cross of Christ, 427
Stricken, Smitten and 451
O Sacred Head Now 450
Lamb of God, Pure and Holy 434
Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me 756
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Epistle: Hebrews 5:1-10
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
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:
Orville Heckendorf, Carl & Lois Pritzlaff, Brenda Faber, Nancy Rosenthal, Bruce Biendarra, Sue Vandlik Fox, Sue Knuth, Keith Gierach, Ruth Mertz, Dot Miller, Judy Clark, Joyce Virchow, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Carolyn Bren, , Kandie Darmody, June Fry, Elaine Kuenzel, 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: Jake Hand, Gary Jenovai
Organists: Kathy Greve

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Sunday, March 21:
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, March 22
Tuesday, March 23
Wednesday, March 24:
4:30 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, March 25:
1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Midweek Lenten Service
Friday, March 26: Office Closed
Saturday, April 3:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Holy Week Worship Schedule:
Palm Sunday, March 28:
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
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. Good Friday services
Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 3
6:30 p.m. Divine Service
Easter Sunday, April 4:
6:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Matins
Easter Sunday, April 4:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service

2021 Giving Report
Can be found in the Pilgrim herald Monthly

Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 21, 2021
45For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
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