Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 2:6–7; 117; antiphon: Psalm 115:18
But we will | bless the Lord* from this time forth and forevermore. | Praise the Lord! As for me, I have | set my King* on Zion, my | holy hill. I will tell of | the decree:* The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have be- | gotten you.” 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. | Praise the Lord! But we will | bless the Lord* from this time forth and forevermore. | Praise the Lord!
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, whom to know is everlasting life, grant us to know Your Son, Jesus, to be the way, the truth, and the life that we may boldly confess Him to be the Christ and steadfastly walk in the way that leads to life eternal; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 51:1–6
1“Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the Lord: look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug. 2Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, that I might bless him and multiply him. 3For the Lord comforts Zion; he comforts all her waste places and makes her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song. 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 Psalm 34:9, 19, alt.
Fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing! Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
Epistle Romans 11:33—12:8
33Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!
34“For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” 35“Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?”
36For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
1I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Holy Gospel Matthew 16:13–20
13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” 20Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.
Announcements
Flowers gracing the Altar are in honor of Dennis and Susan Gabor’s 45th Wedding Anniversary. May the Lord continue to bless them.
We are looking for someone to help disinfect the pews between the 8:00 and the 10:30 a.m. services. It should not take too much time to wipe down the backs
Of the pews and the communion rails. If you are able to help out please contact either of the Pastors or the Church office.
Lord’s Supper: If you are in need of the Lord’s Supper during the week, in addition to the Divine Services on Sunday and Thursday, please call the office to set up an appointment.
Join Us! Pilgrim Quilter’s will begin meeting again on Wednesday, September 9h at 9:00 am in the Old Fellowship Hall. Join us on the 2nd & 4thWednesdays of each month. Even if you do not sew, we have plenty for you to do. We need help with cutting, laying out, and tying the quilts. We look forward to seeing you!
Join Us! Ladies Guild / LWML will begin meeting again on Tuesday, September 15th at noon in the in the New Fellowship Hall. All women of the congregation are invited to join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you have any questions please call, Ruth Kohler at 338-6392.
Pilgrim Website has been updated; however, we need help with checking for misspelled words and other typos. When you have time, please read through http://www.pilgrimlutheran-westbend.org/ note the location of any errors you find. Submit your findings to the church office for us to review. Thank you!
Wednesday Youth Catechism will begin meeting again on September 9th at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary. All Pilgrim youth in 3rd grade and above are encouraged to attend. A Parents’ Meeting will follow at 5:30 pm in the New Fellowship Hall.
Enduring Faith Sunday School will begin meeting again on September 13th at 9:15 am in the Music Room. All children and youth, 3 years and older, are encouraged to attend.
Parents of Pilgrim Children and Youth:
We request that you complete a Youth Christian Education Form for your family prior to September 9th to ensure we for up-to-date Emergency Contact Information for you children and so we may properly prepare for the new school year. The registration form may be completed online at www.pilgrimlutheran-westbend.org under the Education tab or by contacting the office for a hard copy.
Thank you,
Pastor Fisher and Pastor Raffa

12th Sunday after Pentecost
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 3 184
Apostles Creed 192
Hymns:
By All Your Saints in Warfare (1,10,3) 517 Built on the Rock 645
Communion Hymns: 809
940
752
818
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 802
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Isaiah 51:1-6
Epistle: Romans 11:33-12:8
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
X X X
In our prayers, we remember:
X Christians throughout the world persecuted for the confession of the faith.
XAll who serve in law enforcement, protecting our communities, and their families
X All who serve in the military, protecting our country, home and away.
X For all who live under the flag of our nation, for those who govern in this country, and for the causes of peace and justice.
X Pastors, Missionaries, and all who serve God’s people with the gifts of Christ.
X All those struggling with health issues: Barb Soat, Jerry Sullivan, Carolyn Bren, Richard Fisher, Terry Mowery, Donna Sommer, Deb Ziemann, Kandie Darmody, Orville Heckendorf, Lois Pritzlaff, Gert Sullivan, Tracey Leffin-Hedrick, June Fry, Elaine Kuenzel, Richard Reich, Judy Clark, Louise Kreis, Diane Behrens, Eric Johanen, Jennifer Jensen, those upon our hearts.
X X X
Preacher: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Liturgist: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz, Ian Janssen
Elders: Bob K., Tanner S., John H.

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Sunday:
6:00 a.m. Cable Worship on WB 987
and AT&T Uverse 99
8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Adult Class: Small Catechism
12:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study: Galatians
Monday:
4:00 p.m. Cable Worship on WB 987 and AT&T Uverse 99
Tuesday:
11:30 a.m. Cable Worship on WB 987 and AT&T Uverse 99
Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. Cable Worship on WB 987 and AT&T Uverse 99
6:30 p.m. Lutheran Difference Class
Thursday:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Saturday:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Wednesday, September 9:
4:00 p.m. 1st Day of Youth Catechesis
5:30 p.m. Parents’ Meeting
Sunday, September 13:
9:15 a.m. 1st Day of Sunday School
12:00 p.m. Church Picnic
Tuesday, September 15:
12:00 p.m. Ladies Guild / LWML
Wednesday, September 9th
9:00 a.m. Pilgrim Quilters

12th Sunday after Pentecost
August 20 - 23, 2020
15He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16: 15-16
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