Author: Julie Raffa

Introit Psalm 48:1–3, 8; antiphon: v. 9
We have thought on your steadfast love, | O God,* in the midst of your | temple. Great is the Lord and greatly | to be praised* in the city | of our God! His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of | all the earth,* Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the | great King. Within her | citadels* God has made himself known as a | fortress. As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city | of our God,* which God will establish for- | ever. 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. We have thought on your steadfast love, | O God,* in the midst of your | temple.
Salutation and Collect of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, as Your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in the substance of our flesh, grant that we may be presented to You with pure and clean hearts; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Old Testament Reading 1 Samuel 1:21–28
21The man Elkanah and all his house went up to offer to the Lord the yearly sacrifice and to pay his vow. 22But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, “As soon as the child is weaned, I will bring him, so that he may appear in the presence of the Lord and dwell there forever.” 23Elkanah her husband said to her, “Do what seems best to you; wait until you have weaned him; only, may the Lord establish his word.” So the woman remained and nursed her son until she weaned him. 24And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and she brought him to the house of the Lord at Shiloh. And the child was young. 25Then they slaughtered the bull, and they brought the child to Eli. 26And she said, “Oh, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who was standing here in your presence, praying to the Lord. 27For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him. 28Therefore I have lent him to the Lord. As long as he lives, he is lent to the Lord.”
And he worshiped the Lord there.
Gradual Psalm 48:1, 8a, 9
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, his holy mountain! As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts. We have thought on your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of your temple.
Epistle Hebrews 2:14–18
14Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. 16For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham. 17Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
Holy Gospel Luke 2:22–40
22When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, [Mary and Joseph] brought [Jesus] up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
29“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; 30for my eyes have seen your salvation 31that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”
33And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”
36And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 38And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
Announcements
The Voters meeting is scheduled for Today, February 5 at Noon. All confirmed members 18 and older are encouraged to attend. There are agenda’s available (on the table in the Narthex) for you to see what is going to be discussed at the meeting.
Lost & Found: The Lost and Found is getting full. If you are missing an item, please check the lost and found. Items not picked up by mid-February will be donated or disposed of. Thank you.
Lenten Dinners: The sign up sheet for the 2023 Lenten Dinners is available for you and your group to sign up. Please make sure to list your groups name and what will be served for the dinner.
CBI Presents: Christ in the Old Testament: What Does This Mean?
Jesus once said, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me” (John 5:39). At the center of Christianity is the belief that everything in the Scriptures—what we today call the Old Testament—bears witness to who Jesus is and what he has come to do. Martin Luther put it this way: “All of Scripture…is pure Christ, God’s and Mary’s Son.”
Come take a fresh look at some of the fascinating ways the Old Testament shows us the person and work of Christ with Dr. Brian German and Dr. Harald Tomesch, professors of theology at Concordia University Wisconsin—Ann Arbor, on Saturday, February 18, from 9am to 2:30pm at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, West Bend.
Register for this free seminar at 262-334-0375 Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church.
A light lunch will be provided.
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 Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord
Divine Service
Lutheran Service Book: Page:
Liturgy: Setting 2 Apoatles Creed 167
Hymn of Praise: This is the Feast
Hymns:
Savior of the Nations Come 332 In His Temple Now Behold Him 519
Communion Hymns:
Come, Your Hearts and Voices 375
The Infant Priest 624
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed 398
O Lord, We Praise Thee 617
Lord, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace 937
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 1:21-28
Epistle: Hebrews 2:14-18
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
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:
Diane Swanson, Jeff Kreuser, Dan Grosskreuz, Michael Ferguson, Dorothy Kroll, Ella Wilkens, Rev. John Wille, Mary Margaret Hatfield, Phyllis Laabs-Darkow, Suzanne Stadelmayer, George Muth, Joyce Virchow, Rev Donald & Carolyn Bren, Jerry Sullivan, 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., Tanner S., Gary J.
Cantor: Tanner S.
Organist: Ben Grosskreuz

Coming Up at Pilgrim
Saturday, February 3
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
Sunday, February 5:
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 Meeting
Monday, February 6:
6:30 p.m. Elders Meeting
Tuesday, February 7:
9:00 a.m. Chapel @ Meadowbrook Manor
2:00 p.m. Chapel @Auxiliary Court
Wednesday, February 8:
4:00 p.m. Youth Catechesis
6:30 p.m. Adult Class: 1 & 2 Kings
Thursday, February 9:
9:00 a.m. Adult Class: 2nd Samuel
7:00 p.m. Divine Service
Friday, February 10: Office Closed
Saturday, February 18:
7:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study
9:00 a.m. CBI Presentation Christ in the Old Testament : What Does This Mean?

The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord
February 2 - 5, 2023
29“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; 30for my eyes have seen your salvation 31that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Luke 2:29-32
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