Author: Julie Raffa

Psalm Psalm 32
1Blessèd is the one whose transgression is for- | given,* whose sin is | covered. 2Blessèd is the man against whom the Lord counts no in- | iquity,* and in whose spirit there is | no deceit.
3For when I kept silent, my bones wast- | ed away* through my groaning | all day long. 4For day and night your hand was heavy up- | on me;* my strength was dried up as by the heat of | summer.
5I 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.
6Therefore 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. 7You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from | trouble;* you surround me with shouts of de- | liverance.
8I will instruct you and teach you in the way | you should go;* I will counsel you with my eye up- | on you. 9Be not like a horse or a mule, without under- | standing,* which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay | near you.
10Many are the sorrows of the | wicked,* but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts | in the Lord. 11Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O | righteous,* and shout for joy, all you up- | right in heart!
Collect of the Day
O Lord God, You led Your ancient people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. Guide the people of Your Church that following our Savior we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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.
Holy Gospel Mark 1:9–15 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opening and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
12The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.
14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
Announcements
Masks are requested to be worn in the building during services and classes to prevent further spread of the Corona virus. Thank you
Easter Flower orders are due before 12:00 p.m. on Sunday March 14, 2021.
Forms are available in bulletin and in various areas around the Church.
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.
Join us on Thursday’s at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. for the Lenten service series Psalms of the Penitent..
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

Lenten Midweek 1
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 4 203
The Gloria and the Alleluia are omitted in Lent
The Litany for Prayers of the Church 288
Hymns:
Lord to Thee I Make Confession 608
To Thee, Omniscient Lord of All 613
Communion Hymns:
Baptismal Waters Cover Me 616
If Thou But Trust in God 750
The Gifts Christ Freely Gives 602
The Law of God is Good and Wise 579
Scripture Readings:
Psalm 32
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
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:
Carl & Lois Pritzlaff, Traci Chapman, Amy & Mark Johnson, 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, Orville Heckendorf, 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. Joseph Fisher
Liturgist: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Elder: Bob Knuth, Patrick Schiefelbein
Organists: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, March 6:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, February 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
Monday, March 1:
6:30 p.m. Elders Meeting
Tuesday, March 2:
Wednesday, March 3:
4:30 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, March 4:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, March 5: Office Closed
Saturday, March 6:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study

Lenten Midweek 1
Blessed Are the Penitent
February 25, 2021
10Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. Psalm 32:10
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