Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 67:4–7; antiphon: v. 3
Let the peoples praise you, | O God;* let all the peoples | praise you! Let the nations be glad and | sing for joy,* for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations up- | on earth. Let the peoples praise you, | O God;* let all the peoples | praise you! The earth has yielded its | increase;* God, our God, shall | bless us. God shall | bless us;* let all the ends of the earth | fear him! Let the peoples praise you, | O God;* let all the peoples | praise you!
Collect of the Day
Almighty, eternal God, in the Word of Your apostles and prophets You have proclaimed to us Your saving will. Grant us faith to believe Your promises that we may receive eternal salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading Exodus 19:2–8
2[The people of Israel] set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There Israel encamped before the mountain, 3while Moses went up to God. The Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: 4You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; 6and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”
7So Moses came and called the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. 8All the people answered together and said, “All that the Lord has spoken we will do.” And Moses reported the words of the people to the Lord.
Gradual Psalm 145:3, 5b, 6b
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. On your wondrous works, I will meditate, and I will declare your greatness.
Epistle Romans 5:6–15
6For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
12Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— 13for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. 14Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sinning was not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come.
15But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many.
Holy Gospel Matthew 9:35—10:20
35Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
1And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. 2The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
5These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ 8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying; give without pay. 9Acquire no gold nor silver nor copper for your belts, 10no bag for your journey, nor two tunics nor sandals nor a staff, for the laborer deserves his food. 11And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it and stay there until you depart. 12As you enter the house, greet it. 13And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it, but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. (concludes on back) 14And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town. 15Truly, I say to you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah than for that town.
16“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, 18and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. 19When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. 20For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”
Announcements
FROM THE SYNOD: On June 2, President Harrison issued a “Statement on the death of George Floyd and the ensuing riots”. The statement is available on the Synod blog at https://blogs.lcms.org/2020/statement-on-the-death-of-george-floyd-and-the-ensuing-riots/ and by contacting 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.
ISSUES, ETC. TALK RADIO & PODCASTS...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen live or on-demand at issuesetc.org.
LUTHERAN WITNESS Subscriptions are due by June 28, 2020. The cost is the same as last year, $15.96 for the year. If you are renewing or signing up for a subscription, please contact the office. Thank you.
LUTHERANISM 101 FAMILIES: All students from Pastor Raffa’s 2019-2020 Lutheranism 101 class were mailed a letter to your home address concerning the successful completion of this class and progressing to Lutheranism 102 this fall. Please read over the letter carefully and contact Pastor Raffa.
VOTERS’ MEETING is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. All confirmed members 18 and older are encouraged to attend.
To be voted on at Voter’s Meeting for the Church Council.
5. Disbursements of undesignated donations of $3000 or more must be approved by the Church Council.
6. Donors wishing to designate funds must give to an established designated fund or a new fund must be approved by the Church Council.
Thank you to all who had donated candy for the Easter Egg Hunt. It was given to the West Bend Police Dept. to use as they see fit., this way it is not being disposed of, and is being put to good use.

2nd Sunday of Pentecost
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 3 184
Apostles Creed 182
Hymns:
God Loved the World … 571
O God, Lord, of Heaven and Earth 834
Communion Hymns: 619
839
627
Preach You the Word 586
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Exodus 19:2-8
Epistle: Romans 5:6-15
Gospel: Matthew 9:35-10:20
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 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: Rev. John Klieve, Deb Ziemann, Kandie Darmody, Audrey Hilgendorf, Orville Heckendorf, Lois Pritzlaff, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Tim Allen, Tracey Leffin-Hedrick, June Fry, Richard Reich, Elaine Kuenzel, Judy Clark, Louise Kreis, Diane Behrens, Eric Johanen, Jennifer Jensen, those upon our hearts.
X X X
Preacher: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Liturgist: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz, Ian Janssen
Elder: Bob Knuth, Jake Hand, John Hand

Upcoming at Pilgrim
Sunday:
6:00 a.m. Cable Worship on WB 987 and
AT&T Uverse 99
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Adult Class: The Chosen
12:30 p.m. Galatians Bible Class
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
Sunday, June 28:
1:00 p.m. Voter’s Meeting

2nd Sunday of Pentecost
June 11-14, 2020
“For it is not you who speak,
but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.”
Matthew 10:20
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 Corinthians 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 heir obligations, (1 Corinthians 4:1; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Corinthians 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