Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 16:8–11; antiphon: Liturgical Text
Blessèd be the Holy Trinity and the undivided | Unity.* Let us give glory to him because he has shown his mer- | cy to us. I have set the Lord always be- | fore me;* because he is at my right hand, I shall not be | shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being re- | joices;* my flesh also | dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul | to Sheol,* or let your holy one see cor- | ruption. You make known to me the | path of life;* in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures for- | evermore. 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. Blessèd be the Holy Trinity and the undivided | Unity.* Let us give glory to him because he has shown his mer- | cy to us.
Collect of the Day
Almighty and everlasting God, You have given us grace to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity by the confession of a true faith and to worship the Unity in the power of the Divine Majesty. Keep us steadfast in this faith and defend us from all adversities; for You, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31
1Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: 4“To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the children of man. . . .
22“The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of old. 23Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth. 24When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water. 25Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth, 26before he had made the earth with its fields, or the first of the dust of the world. 27When he established the heavens, I was there; when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, 28when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep, 29when he assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth, 30then I was beside him, like a master workman, and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always, 31rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the children of man.”
Gradual Romans 10:8b, 10
The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart, the word of faith that we proclaim. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
Second Reading Acts 2:14a, 22–36
14Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them, . . .
22“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— 23this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. 24God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. 25For David says concerning him,
“‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; 26therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope. 27For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One see corruption. 28You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’
29“Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. 30Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, 31he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption. 32This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. 33Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. 34For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says,
“‘The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, 35until I make your enemies your footstool.’
36Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
Holy Gospel John 8:48–59
48The Jews answered [Jesus], “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. 50Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. 51Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” 52The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.’ 53Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?” 54Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ 55But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. 56Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” 57So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 58Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” 59So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.
Announcements
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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 not be meeting on June 15th and 22nd. 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.
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 Holy Trinity
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 4 Athanasian Creed 203 Hymns:
Father Most Holy 504
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name 940
Communion Hymns:
We All Believe in One True 953
Thy Strong Word 578
Holy, Holy, Holy 507
Come, Thou Almighty King 905
Triune God, Be Thou Our Stay 505
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Second Reading: Acts 2:14a, 22-36
Gospel: John 8:48-59
X X X
In our prayers, we remember:
X Carol McKay on the death of John.
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:
Bernie Faul, Ethan Tinlin, Jim Stadelmayer, Loretta Waechter, Rev. Clark Davis, Patricia Wirtz, Kathy Greve, 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, Sue Zell, 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. Joseph Fisher
Liturgist: Rev. Christopher Raffa
Elder: Patrick S., Dennis E., Gary J.
Cantor: Sam Boehlke
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, June 11:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, June 12:
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, June 13:
5:30 p.m. Trustees Meeting
7:00 p.m. Church Council
Tuesday, June 14:
2:00 p.m. Chapel @ Auxiliary Court
Wednesday, June 17:
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: Lutheran Difference
Thursday June 15:
9:00 a.m. Bible Study: 1st Samuel
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, June 17: Office Closed
Saturday, June 25:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, June 26:
12:00 p.m. June Voters Assembly
3:00 p.m. Installation of Rev. Anderson at St. John, Port Washington

The Holy Trinity
June 9 - 12, 2022
Blessèd be the Holy Trinity and the undivided Unity. Let us give glory to him because he has shown his mercy to us.
Liturgical Text
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