Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 107:29–32; antiphon: v. 28
Then they cried to the Lord in their | trouble,* and he delivered them from | their distress. He made the | storm be still,* and the waves of the | sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were | quiet,* and he brought them to their desired | haven. Let them thank the Lord for his | steadfast love,* for his wondrous works to the chil- | dren of men! Let them extol him in the congregation of the | people,* and praise him in the assembly of the | elders. 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. Then they cried to the Lord in their | trouble,* and he delivered them from | their distress.
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, in Your mercy guide the course of this world so that Your Church may joyfully serve You in godly peace and quietness; 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 Job 38:1–11
1Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:
2“Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? 3Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known to me. 4“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. 5Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? 6On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, 7when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? 8“Or who shut in the sea with doors when it burst out from the womb, 9when I made clouds its garment and thick darkness its swaddling band, 10and prescribed limits for it and set bars and doors, 11and said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stayed’?”
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 2 Corinthians 6:1–13 1Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2For he says,
“In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you. ”Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. 3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry, 4but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, 5beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, sleepless nights, hunger; 6by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit, genuine love; 7by truthful speech, and the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left; 8through honor and dishonor, through slander and praise. We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; 9as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and yet not killed; 10as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
11We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open. 12You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections. 13In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also.
Holy Gospel Mark 4:35–41 35On that day, when evening had come, [Jesus] said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. 38But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” 39And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” 41And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?”
Announcements
Flowers on the Altar are in honor and memory of all Fathers. Given by Kathy Parker.
Please plan on attending the June Voter’s Meeting on Sunday, June 27 at 12:00 p.m. All confirmed members 18 and older are encouraged to attend.
The Church Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 12 after the 10:30 service. We are looking for volunteers to help with Set up, Clean up/Tear down, Cooking, Serving and Games. If you are willing to help out with any of these tasks, please see the sign-up sheet (gold) on the Bulletin Board in the Narthex.
Wednesday Evening Bible Class has finished with the discussion on Confession and will be starting on The Lord’s Supper on June 23.
Lutheran Witness subscriptions for 2021-2022 are due by July 5, 2021.
The cost for the year is $15.96. If you would like to continue your subscription or to start a new one, please contact the Church Office.`
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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

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 2 Apostles Creed 167
Hymns:
Be Still, My Soul 752
Evening and Morning 726
Communion Hymns:
Jesus Loves Me 588
Jesus, Priceless Treasure 743
How Firm a Foundation 728
I am Trusting Thee, Lord 729
In Thee is Gladness 818
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Job 38:1-11
Epistle: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
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:
Betty Steely, Kathy Greve, Inez Schwoch, Phyllis Fraedrich, Mark Selzler, Keith Gierach, Deb Sumner, Cindy Scheunemann, Jan Meyle, Sue Zell, Mark Soat, Brenda Faber, 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.
Preacher: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Liturgist: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Elder: Bob K., Dennis E., Gary J.
Organists: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Sunday, June 20:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:30 a.m. Adult Class: Small Catechism
12:30 p.m. Bible Study: 1st Samuel
Monday, June 21:
Tuesday, June 22:
Wednesday, June 23:
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, June 24:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, June 25: Office Closed
Saturday, June 26:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, June 27:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:30 a.m. Adult Class: Small Catechism
12:00 p.m. June Voter’s Meeting

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
June 17 - 20, 2021
39And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” Mark 4:39-40
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