Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 85:8–10, 13; antiphon: v. 7
Show us your steadfast love, | O Lord,* and grant us your sal- | vation. Let me hear what God the | Lord will speak,* for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to | folly. Surely his salvation is near to those who | fear him,* that glory may dwell | in our land. Steadfast love and faith- | fulness meet;* righteousness and peace kiss each | other. Righteousness will go be- | fore him* and make his foot- | steps a way. 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. Show us your steadfast love, | O Lord,* and grant us your sal- | vation.
Collect of the Day
Lord of all power and might, author and giver of all good things, graft into our hearts the love of Your name and nourish us with all goodness that we may love and serve our neighbor; 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 1 Kings 19:9b–21
Behold, the word of the Lord came to [Elijah], and he said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” 11And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. 13And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 14He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” 15And the Lord said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus. And when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. 16And Jehu the son of Nimshi you shall anoint to be king over Israel, and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah you shall anoint to be prophet in your place. 17And the one who escapes from the sword of Hazael shall Jehu put to death, and the one who escapes from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha put to death. 18Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”
19So he departed from there and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen in front of him, and he was with the twelfth. Elijah passed by him and cast his cloak upon him. 20And he left the oxen and ran after Elijah and said, “Let me kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you.” And he said to him, “Go back again, for what have I done to you?” 21And he returned from following him and took the yoke of oxen and sacrificed them and boiled their flesh with the yokes of the oxen and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he arose and went after Elijah and assisted him.
Gradual Romans 10:15b, 18b; Isaiah 52:7b, alt.
How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news, who publish peace and bring good news of salvation. Their voice has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.
Epistle Galatians 5:1, 13–25
1For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. . . .
13For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 15But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.
16But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
Holy Gospel Luke 9:51–62
51When the days drew near for [Jesus] to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. 53But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” 55But he turned and rebuked them. 56And they went on to another village.
57As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” 58And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 59To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 60And Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” 61Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” 62Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Announcements
June Voters Meeting is scheduled for Today, Sunday, June 26 at 12:00 pm. All confirmed members 18 and over are encouraged to attend.
Lutheran Witness subscriptions are due today, June 26, 2022.
The cost is $15.96 for 1 year. If you are interested in receiving the Lutheran Witness or would like to renew your subscription, please get your name and address and your check for $15.96 to the office today.
Urgently Needed for the Pantry:
Toilet tissue, Paper towels, Dish Soap, Laundry Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste.
We are pretty much out of all of these items and they are the most needed.
Thank you.
Wednesday Evening Bible Class: will start up on Wednesday, June 29th with a new study, Lutheran Difference on the End Times.
Save the Date: Sunday June 26. Rev. Dustin Anderson will be installed at St. John Lutheran Church, Port Washington at 3:00 p.m.
There will be a Brat Fry Reception to follow.
St. John Port Washington is located at 217 N. Freeman Dr.
Sunday, July 10 Austin Meier will be ordained and installed at Good Shepherd, Two Rivers at 4:00 p.m. The address is 3234 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers, WI 54241.

Third Sunday after Penteccost
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 2 Nicene Creed 167 Hymn of Praise This is the Feast 171
Hymns:
In the Very Midst of Life 755 “Come Follow Me”, the Savior Spake 688
Communion Hymns:
Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus 685
How Can I Thank You Lord 703
How Firm a Foundation 728
From God Can Nothing Move 713
I Lie, O Lord, Within Your Care 885
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:9b-21
Epistle: Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
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:
Sue Zell, Bernie Faul, Ethan Tinlin, Jim Stadelmayer, Rev. Clark Davis, Patricia Wirtz, Donald. Bren, Janette Mullins, Nancy Torre, Paul & Barb Soat, Sheryl Pajewski, Mark Selzler, Paul Lierman, Judy Clark, Ron & Joyce Virchow Sr., Louise Kreis, Betty Steely, Inez Schwoch, , Ruth Mertz, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, 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.
Preacher: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Liturgist: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Elder: Patrick S., Tanner S., Gary J.
Cantor: Kurt Meyle
Organists: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, June 25:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, 26
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
3:00 p.m. Installation of Rev. Anderson at St. John, Port Washington
Monday, June 27:
Tuesday, June 28:
2:00 p.m. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court
Wednesday, June 29:
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference on the End Times
Thursday, June 30:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, July 1: Office Closed
Monday, July 4:
Office Closed for Independence Day Holiday
Saturday, July 9:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, July 10:
4:00 p.m. Austin Meier Ordination and
Installation at Good Shepherd, Two Rivers.

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

Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 23 - 26, 2022
25If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.
Galatians 5:25
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