Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 119:73–75, 77; antiphon: v. 76
Let your steadfast love | comfort me* according to your promise to your | servant. Your hands have made and | fashioned me;* give me understanding that I may learn your com- | mandments. Those who fear you shall see me | and rejoice,* because I have hoped | in your word. I know, O Lord, that your just decrees are | righteous,* and that in faithfulness you have af- | flicted me. Let your mercy come to me, that | I may live;* for your law is | my delight. Let your steadfast love | comfort me* according to your promise to your | servant.
Collect of the Day
O God, You are the strength of all who trust in You, and without Your aid we can do no good thing. Grant us the help of Your grace that we may please You in both will and deed; 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 Amos 6:1–7
1“Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel secure on the mountain of Samaria, the notable men of the first of the nations, to whom the house of Israel comes! 2Pass over to Calneh, and see, and from there go to Hamath the great; then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Or is their territory greater than your territory, 3O you who put far away the day of disaster and bring near the seat of violence? 4“Woe to those who lie on beds of ivory and stretch themselves out on their couches, and eat lambs from the flock and calves from the midst of the stall, 5who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp and like David invent for themselves instruments of music, 6who drink wine in bowls and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph! 7Therefore they shall now be the first of those who go into exile, and the revelry of those who stretch themselves out shall pass away.”
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 1 Timothy 3:1–13
1The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? 6He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.
8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Holy Gospel Luke 16:19–31
19[Jesus said:] “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried, 23and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ 25But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ 27And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house— 28for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ 30And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’”
Announcements
Baptism (10:30 a.m.) We welcome Landon Matthew Kemeny to the family of God. Landon is the son of Matthew and Samantha Kemeny.
Serve Safely-Concealed Carry Class will be held on Saturday, October 8 from 10:00 –2:00 p.m. the cost for the class is $75.00. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex.
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.
And It Was Very Good! The best foundation for Families today:
Classical Lutheran Education, Saturday, October 8, 2022 Peace Lutheran Church Sussex, WI
“Then God saw everything He made, and indeed it was very good.”
Have you ever wondered: “What is classical Lutheran education?”
Come hear classical Lutheran Educators define their craft:
Pastor Brandon Koble Pastor Stephen Kieser
Trinity Classical Lutheran HS Faith Lutheran School
West Allis, WI Plano Texas
If you love learning about Lutheran Theology and education, Join us on Saturday, October 8 (9:30 am—3:30 pm) Please RSVP so we can get a head count for lunch. Admission is $5 at the door.
Pastor Christiansen prchristiansoen@peacesussex.org
Peace Lutheran Church 262-246-3200
Sussex, Wisconsin office @peacesussex.org
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

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 3 Apostles Creed 192
Hymns:
I walk in Danger All the Way 716 For All the Saints 677
Communion Hymns:
Thy Body, Giv’n For Me 619
My Soul, Now Praise Your Maker 820
Lord God, to Thee We Give All 522
Jesus Christ, My Sure Defense 741
Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones 670
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Amos 6:1-7
Epistle: 1 Timothy 3:1-13
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31
X X X
In our prayers, we remember:
XJoyce Virchow & family on the death of Ron Sr.
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:
Loretta Waechter, Dave Gronowski, Joyce Virchow, Jerry Sullivan, Jeanette Guillaume, Richard Lewandowski, Mark Selzler, Ethan Tinlin, Donald Bren, Nancy Torre, Sheryl Pajewski, Paul Lierman, Judy Clark Louise Kreis, Betty Steely, Inez Schwoch, Ruth Mertz, June Fry, 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. Christopher Raffa
Liturgist: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Elder: Dennis E., Tanner S., Gary J.
Cantor:
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Sunday, September 25:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Sunday School: Enduring Faith
9:30 a.m. Adult Class: Small Catechism
12:30 p.m. Bible Study: 2nd Samuel
Monday, September 26:
10:30 a.m. Chapel @ Jackson Crossing
Tuesday, September 27:
2:00 p.m. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court
Wednesday, September 28:
4:00 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, September 29:
9:00 a.m. Adult Class: 1st Samuel
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, September 30: Office Closed
Saturday, October 1:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Saturday, September 8
Saturday, October 15:
Rain date of October 22:
9:00 a.m. Fall Clean up- #1 on the list is Landscaping projects, young strong and willing hands needed
Sunday, October 30:
12:00 p.m. Fall Voters Assembly

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 22 - 25, 2022
13For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 3:13
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