Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 105:2–6; antiphon: v. 1
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call up- | on his name;* make known his deeds among the | peoples! Sing to him, sing prais- | es to him;* tell of all his | wondrous works! Glory in his | holy name;* let the hearts of those who seek the | Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord | and his strength;* seek his presence con- | tinually! Remember the wondrous works that | he has done,* his miracles, and the judgments he | uttered, O offspring of Abraham, his | servant,* children of Jacob, his | chosen ones! 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. Oh give thanks to the Lord; call up- | on his name;* make known his deeds among the | peoples!
Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love, that, receiving what You have promised, we may love what You have commanded; 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 Deuteronomy 7:6–9
6“You are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. 7It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, 8but it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 9Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations.”
Gradual Romans 11:33, 36
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
Epistle Romans 8:28–39
28We know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. 34Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36As it is written,
“For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Holy Gospel Matthew 13:44–52
44[Jesus said:] “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, 46who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
47“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. 48When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad. 49So it will be at the close of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous 50and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
51“Have you understood all these things?” They said to him, “Yes.” 52And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”
Announcements
PLEASE join us online to celebrate the graduation of Samuel Boehlke from
Christ Crucified Lutheran Homeschool, Sunday, August 9, 2020 with Vespers at 4:00 p.m. and a short ceremony to follow. It will be live streamed and recorded on Samuel’s Facebook page, at Facebook.com/samuel.boehlke.1
We sincerely thank God for the faithful Pastors and people of Pilgrim who have supported Samuel in his education in the Faith. May God continue to bless!
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.
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8th Sunday after Pentecost
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 4 203
Hymns:
Jesus, Priceless Treasure 743
From God, can Nothing Move Me 713
Communion Hymns: 645
763
622
621
Go, My Children, With My Blessing 922
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Deuteronomy 7:6-9
Epistle: Romans 8:28-39
Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52
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: Carolyn Bren, Richard Fisher, Paul Soat, Michael Schwittau, Clara Meyer, Terry Mowery, Donna Sommer, Deb Ziemann, Kandie Darmody, Orville Heckendorf, Lois Pritzlaff, Jerry & 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. Christopher Raffa
Liturgist: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz, Ian Janssen
Elders: Bob K., Dennis E., Gary J.

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: The Chosen
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
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

8th Sunday after Pentecost
July 23-26 2020
“And he said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained
for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house,
who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’”
Matthew 13:52
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