Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 34:1–2, 11, 22; antiphon: Psalm 119:46
I will speak of your testimonies before kings, | [O Lord,]* and shall not be | put to shame. I will bless the Lord at | all times;* his praise shall continually be | in my mouth. My soul makes its boast | in the Lord;* let the humble hear | and be glad. Come, O children, lis- | ten to me;* I will teach you the fear | of the Lord. The Lord redeems the life of his | servants;* none of those who take refuge in him will | be condemned. 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. I will speak of your testimonies before kings, | [O Lord,]* and shall not be | put to shame.
Collect of the Day
Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
First Reading Revelation 14:6–7
6Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. 7And he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.”
Gradual Psalm 48:1a, 12–14a
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! Walk about Zion, go around her, number her towers, consider well her ramparts, go through her citadels, that you may tell the next generation that this is God, our God forever and ever.
Epistle Romans 3:19–28
19Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
21But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
27Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
Holy Gospel John 8:31–36
31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?”
34Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
Announcements
We would like to extend a warm welcome and a thank you to the Living Word Choir and the director Katie Hoven., for sharing their talent with us during today’s services.
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 Today, Sunday, October 30 at Noon.
All Confirmed members 18 and over are encouraged to attend.
Reformation Hymn Sing & Hog Roast St John’s Lutheran Church
217 N. Freeman Dr. Port Washington, WI 53074
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Luther On Education Part 2
Hymn Sing & Program—3:00 p.m.
Gourmet Hog Roast Supper & Home Brewed Beer to follow.
PLEASE, RSVP by Monday, October 31st.
CHURCH: 262-284-2131 EMAIL: Jaime@stjohns-port.com
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

Reformation Day
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 1 Nicene Creed 151
Hymn of Praise: Gloria in Excelsis 154
Hymns:
The Word was God Living Word Choir
Thy Strong Word 578
God Be in My Head Living Word Choir
A Mighty Fortress is Our God 656
Communion Hymns:
By Grace I’m Saved 566
Salvation unto Us Has Come 555
Built on the Rock 645
God Loved the World 571
Lord Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word 655
The Lord Bless You and Keep You LW Choir
Scripture Readings:
First Reading: Revelation 14:6-7
Epistle: Romans 3:19-28
Gospel: John 8:31-36
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:
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.
Preacher: Rev. Joseph Fisher
Liturgist: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Elder: Patrick S., Ron K., Dave F.
Cantor: Tanner Schmidt
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, October 29:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, October 30:
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
12:00 p.m. Voters Assembly
Monday, October 31:
10:30 a.m. Chapel @ Jackson Crossing
Tuesday, November 1:
2:00 p.m. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court
Wednesday, November 2:
4:00 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Issues Etc.:
Making the Case Video
Thursday, November 3:
9:00 a.m. Adult Class: 2nd Samuel
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, November 4: Office Closed
Saturday, November 12:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study

Reformation Day
October 27 - 30, 2022
28For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
Romans 3:28
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