Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 74:18–19, 21, 20a, 22a; antiphon: v. 2a
Remember your congregation, which you have pur- | chased of old,* which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your | heritage! Remember this, O Lord, how the en- | emy scoffs,* and a foolish people re- | viles your name. Do not deliver the soul of your dove to the | wild beasts;* do not forget the life of your poor for- | ever. Let not the downtrodden turn | back in shame;* let the poor and needy | praise your name. Have regard for the | covenant;* arise, O God, de- | fend your cause. 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. Remember your congregation, which you have pur- | chased of old,* which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your | heritage!
Collect of the Day
O Lord, almighty and everlasting God, You have commanded us to pray and have promised to hear us. Mercifully grant that Your Holy Spirit may direct and govern our hearts in all things that we may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of Your name; 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 Genesis 32:22–30
22The same night [Jacob] arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23He took them and sent them across the stream, and everything else that he had. 24And Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day. 25When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26Then he said, “Let me go, for the day has broken.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” 27And he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.” 29Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. 30So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.”
Gradual Psalm 91:11; 103:1
He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!
Epistle 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5
14As for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
1I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 5As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
Holy Gospel Luke 18:1–8
1[Jesus] told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. 2He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ 4For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man, 5yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.’” 6And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says. 7And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? 8I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
Announcements
Thank you to those who participate in the Thrivent Choice Program. Pilgrim has received $90 from them.
Photographs: The Photos that were taken are in. If you had a smaller order you may pick up your photos in the Narthex on the counter. If you ordered a larger package they will be shipped directly to you.
Ladies Guild/LWML will be meeting on Tuesday, October 18 at Noon. Please bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided.
Fall Clean - Up is scheduled for Saturday, October 15 at 9:00 a.m. with a Rain Date of October 22 at 9:00 a.m. #1 on the to do list is Landscaping projects. We would appreciate Young strong hands that are wiling to help out.
Talk to a Trustee if you can help out.
Luther Hostel - This years theme is Christian Worship: The Faithful Reception of God’s Gifts. Dates are November 2-4, 2022. The cost is $200.00 (includes all meals). Speakers include and not limited to: Dr. Benjamin Mayes, Dr. Paul Grime, Dr. Willian Weinrich, Dr. David Scaer, and Dr. Todd Peperkorn. Last year Pr. Raffa took a small group from Pilgrim and stayed in campus housing which is only $30.00 a night. To see the schedule and more go online to ctsfw.edu/LutherHostel If you are interested in going, please contact Pr. Raffa as soon as possible.
Fall Voters Assembly is scheduled for Sunday, October 30 at Noon.
All Confirmed members 18 and over are encouraged to attend.
Join the members of St. John Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave, Fredonia WI 53021 and our local community for a special organ concert on All Saints Day, Sunday November 6, 2022 at 3 pm. Featured organist is Dr. Sam Eatherton, Kantor, Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Sheboygan, WI. Sam’s organ talents have enabled him to bless congregations during worship, enrich students, earn awards, and publish music. St. john is honored to share his gifts with the local area. Following the concert, light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be available. For more information, contact Pastor Frisque at 608-449-6243 or Deaconess Student Intern Melissa Lareau at 262-893-4309, melissa.lareau@ctsfw.edu.
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

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 2 Nicene Creed 167
Hymns:
Evening and Morning 726
I Trust, O Lord, Your Holy Name 734
Communion Hymns:
I'm But a Stranger Here 748
How Firm a Foundation 728
I Come, O Savior, to Thy Table 618
Jesus Priceless Treasure 743
Amazing Grace 744
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Genesis 32: 22-30
Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
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 struggling with health issues:
Marge Legate, Loretta Waechter, Dave Gronowski, Joyce Virchow, Rev Donald & Carolyn Bren, Jerry Sullivan, Russell & Jeanette Guillaume, Richard Lewandowski, Mark Selzler, Ethan Tinlin, Sheryl Pajewski, Paul Lierman, Judy Clark Louise Kreis, Betty Steely, Inez Schwoch, Ruth Mertz, Elaine Kuenzel, Diane Behrens
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: Patrick S., Ron K., Dan S.
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, October 15:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
9:00 a.m. Fall Clean - Up
Sunday, October 16:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Sunday School: Bible Studies
9:30 a.m. Adult Class: Small Catechism
12:30 p.m. Bible Study: 2nd Samuel
Monday, October 17:
Tuesday, October 18:
12:00 p.m. LWML/ Ladies Guild
2:00 p.m. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court
Wednesday, October 19:
4:00 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, October 20:
9:00 a.m. Adult Class: 1st Samuel
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, October 21: Office Closed
Saturday, October 22:
9:00 a.m. Rain Date for Fall Clean-Up
Saturday, October 29:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, October 30:
12:00 p.m. Fall Voters Meeting

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 13 - 16, 2022
30So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.”
Genesis 32:30
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