Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 110:1, 4–5; antiphon: Psalm 47:5
God has gone up | with a shout,* the Lord with the sound of a | trumpet. The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my | right hand,* until I make your enemies your | footstool.” The Lord has sworn and will not | change his mind,* “You are a priest forever after the order of Mel- | chizedek.” The Lord is at your | right hand;* he will shatter kings on the day | of his wrath. God has gone up | with a shout,* the Lord with the sound of a | trumpet.
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, as Your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ascended into the heavens, so may we also ascend in heart and mind and continually dwell there with Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
First Reading Acts 1:1–11 1In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3To them he presented himself alive after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
4And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
6So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
Gradual adapt. from Matthew 28:7; Hebrews 2:7; Psalm 8:6
Christ has risen from the dead. [God the Father] has crowned him with glory and honor. He has given him dominion over the works of his hands; he has put all things under his feet.
Epistle Ephesians 1:15–23 15For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
Holy Gospel Luke 24:44–53 44Then [Jesus] said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
50Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. 51While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven. 52And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53and were continually in the temple blessing God.
Announcements
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Masks are optional to be worn in the building during services and classes to prevent further spread of the Corona virus. Thank you.
June Voters Meeting will be held at noon on Sunday June 27. All confirmed members 18 and older are encourage to attend.
The Endowment Fund has fund available for distribution, the deadline for requesting funds is June 4, 2021. Students attending any LCMS school or university are encouraged to apply for funds for tuition and other expenses. The student must agree to be acknowledged as a recipient from the fund. The Pilgrim Office has the request forms available.
Come out and have fun with the Lakeside Chinooks. If you are interested, in going to watch the Chinooks play June 18, 2021. Cost is $30. per person, including ’All you can eat’ ball park fare, sides cookies and drinks. Kids 12 & under receive Kids Zone Passes and a Chinooks hat. Sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
Ushers are greatly needed for all services. If you are able to volunteer a couple of hours a month, please contact the Church Office.
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

The Ascension of Our Lord
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 3 184
Hymns:
On Christ’s Ascension I Now Build 492
Up through Endless Ranks of Angels 491
Communion Hymns:
Crown Him with Many 525
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus 821
Jesus Shall Reign 832
The Lord, My God, Be 794
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing
Scripture Readings:
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Epistle: Ephesians 1:15-23
Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
X X X
In our prayers, we remember:
XJaney Heckendorf and family on the death of Orville.
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:
Mark Selzler, Rev. Mark Eckert, Cindy Scheunemann, Jan Meyle, Sue Zell, Beatrice Kiesow, Mark Soat, Clare del Cuze, Brenda Faber, Nancy Rosenthal, Bruce Biendarra, Sue Vandlik Fox, Ruth Mertz, Dot Miller, Judy Clark, Joyce Virchow, Jerry & Gert Sullivan, Carolyn Bren, Kandie Darmody, June Fry, Elaine Kuenzel, Diane Behrens, Jennifer Jensen
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: Dennis E., Tanner S., Gary J.
Organists: Ben Grosskreuz, Kathy Greve

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, May 15:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
9:00 a.m. Spring Clean –Up Rain Date
Sunday, May 16:
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: 1 Samuel
Monday, May 17:
Tuesday, May 18:
Wednesday, May 19:
4:30 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday, May 20:
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, May 21: Office Closed
Saturday, May 29:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study

The Ascension of Our Lord
May 13 - 16, 2021
9And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” Acts 1:9-11
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