Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 49:7–8, 13–14a, 15; antiphon: vv. 1–2
Hear this, all | peoples!* Give ear, all inhabitants | of the world, both | low and high,* rich and poor to- | gether! Truly no man can ransom an- | other,* or give to God the price | of his life, for the ransom of their life is | costly* and can nev- | er suffice. This is the path of those who have foolish | confidence;* yet after them people approve | of their boasts. Like sheep they are appointed | for Sheol;* death shall be their | shepherd. But God will ransom my soul from the power | of Sheol,* for he will re- | ceive me. Hear this, all | peoples!* Give ear, all inhabitants | of the world, both | low and high,* rich and poor to- | gether!
Collect of the Day
O Lord, grant us wisdom to recognize the treasures You have stored up for us in heaven, that we may never despair but always rejoice and be thankful for the riches of Your grace; 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 Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12–14; 2:18–26
2Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity. . . .
12I the Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. It is an unhappy business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. 14I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind. . . .
18I hated all my toil in which I toil under the sun, seeing that I must leave it to the man who will come after me, 19and who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Yet he will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. This also is vanity. 20So I turned about and gave my heart up to despair over all the toil of my labors under the sun, 21because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. 22What has a man from all the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? 23For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night his heart does not rest. This also is vanity.
24There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, 25for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment? 26For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
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 Colossians 3:1–11
1If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
5Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6On account of these the wrath of God is coming. 7In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. 8But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. 9Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices 10and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. 11Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free; but Christ is all, and in all.
Holy Gospel Luke 12:13–21 13Someone in the crowd said to [Jesus], “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” 16And he told them a parable, saying, “The land of a rich man produced plentifully, 17and he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops?’ 18And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ 20But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ 21So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”
Announcements
Please!! Check your mailboxes. There may be important information in there for you. There are some that have not been checked in quite awhile.
Church Directory
You may have noticed that Pilgrim is doing a Church Directory. You can sign yourself up with the QR code on the posters, you can sign up on the Pilgrim website at:
www.pilgrimlutheran-westbend.org click on the tab that reads Church Directory sign up and follow the prompts or you can contact the Church office and one of us will be glad to help you. We are having pictures taken on Tuesday, September 6—Saturday, September 10.
It won’t be a complete directory with out you!
MEALS FOR THE HAND FAMILY
Jake and Hannah Hand are expecting their 3rd child at the end of July and would appreciate some help with meals as they transition to life outnumbered. If you are willing to provide a meal, a sign-up sheet has been added to the Narthex where you can add your name and the meal you would like to bring once the baby has been born. Meals can simply be brought to church on Sundays
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

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 3 Apostles Creed 184
Hymns:
Praise the Almighty 797
The Gifts Christ Freely Gives 602
Communion Hymns:
At the Lambs High Feast We Sing 633
O God, My Faithful God 696
Al Depends on Our Possessing 732
All People That on Earth Do Dwell 791
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 656
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26
Epistle: Colossians 3:1-11
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
X X X
In our prayers, we remember:
X Barb Soat and family on the death of Paul,
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:
Richard Lewandowski, Mark Selzler, Ethan Tinlin, Jim Stadelmayer, Rev. Clark Davis, Patricia Wirtz, Donald Bren, Nancy Torre, Sheryl Pajewski, 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.
X X X
Preacher: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Liturgist: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Elder: Dave F., Kurt M., Dan S.
Cantor: Tanner Schmidt
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Sunday, July 21:
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, August 1:
Tuesday, August 2:
2:00 p.m. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court
Wednesday, August 3:
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
On the End Times
Thursday, August 4:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, August 5: Office Closed
Saturday, August 6:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
July 28 - 31, 2022
1If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Colossians 3:1
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