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
Altar Guild is in need of people who would be willing to serve the Church. No member is sent out to do set up or clean up alone until they are ready. If you are willing to help out, please contact Altar Guild President Ginny Schober.
The usage of Setting 2, will be discussed and voted on before the Voters Meeting on Sunday, October 31 at 12:00 p.m. It will be voted on if we will continue using setting 2 or not.
The Fall Play at Living Word High School is The Radium Girls to be held October 29 - 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door.
Reformation Scholar Dr. Susan Moberly will be here on Saturday, November 6, to give a talk on the Reformation.
PLEASE Note: Men’s Breakfast/Bible Class is scheduled for October 30th , then for November 13. Not November 6th as previously listed. Thank you.
Ladies Guild/LWML
We always give thanks for you, remembering you in our prayers. You helped us collect so many wonderful items for The Place of Refuge and for the DNR “stuff”. Our ladies enjoyed the food, the fellowship, the speaker, and especially the devotion at St. John New Fane.
Christmas Shoppe Yes, it is time to start planning for the Christmas Shoppe.
We are looking for new or like new Christmas items, decorations, gifty type items. Craft items are always welcome, as are home-made candy and other Christmas treats to be sold at the Shoppe. Please have all Shoppe donations at Church by November 14 (except for food) so the set-up Elves can begin working. Please bring food items on Thursdays and Sundays while the Shoppe is open so they can be sold before and after services.
We are also looking for Elves to help with the set up as well as serving as cashiers. Please contact Elves Sarah (in the office) or Norma Benz (334-4274) if you would be willing to help. Thank you so much.
**All monies raised will be going to pay off the new roof. (if that is paid off, then to the flooring fund.)**
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
Hymns:
We All Believe in One True God 953
Salvation unto Us Has Come 555
Communion Hymns:
Lord Keep Us Steadfast 655
Lord, Help Us Ever to 865
God Loved the World So 571
By Grace I’m Saved 566
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 656
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 isolated from family and friends,
X those struggling with health issues:
Carl Pritzlaff, Janet Meisenheimer, Mark Selzler, Rev. Mark Eckert, Pam Zenda, Paul Lierman, Sherry Cullen, Judy Clark, Carolyn Bren, Ron & Joyce Virchow Sr., Louise Kreis, Betty Steely, Inez Schwoch, Sue Zell, Ruth Mertz, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Kandie Darmody, 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., Jake H., Gary J.
Cantor: Kurt Meyle
Organists: Ben Grosskreuz, Kathy Greve

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, October 30:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, October 31:
8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Divine Service
9:15 a.m. Sunday School: Bible Studies
9:30 a.m. Adult Class: Life of Christ
12::00 p.m. Fall Voters Meeting
Monday, November 1
6:30 p.m. Elders
Tuesday, November 2:
2:00 p.m. Auxiliary Court Chapel
Wednesday, November 3:
4:30 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, November 4:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, November 5: Office Closed
Saturday, November 6:
9:30 a.m. Diet of Worms Dr. Susan Moberly

Annual Reformation Concert and Hog Roast at St. John Port Washington. The theme this year will be “Martin Luther, Master of Insult.” It will be held on Saturday, November 6. Concert begins at 3:00 p.m. with the hog roast to follow. Please RSVP by October 31st by calling St. John’s Church office at 262-284-2131. If no one answers please leave a message with the following information. Name, Phone Number, and Number in Party.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE HOG ROAST & CONCERT

Reformation Day
October 28 - 31, 2021
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