Pilgrim Worship Sunday October 26, 2025

 

“The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”  Psalm 46:7

Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The Festival of the Reformation

October 26, 2025

We're thankful you've come here to watch our service and to worship the one true God!

This was another exciting Sunday at Pilgrim Lutheran Church!  We've returned to our regular Sunday schedule, starting with Adult Bible class at 9:15 am and then our 10:30 am Worship service.  Afterward, we gathered for food and conversations, while the children enjoyed Sunday School.  These classes are full of activities and teaching, so the children learn how much God loves them!

If you live in the Burton area, please consider joining us on Sunday mornings!  Anyone can watch our services live on Facebook or on Pilgrim's website.

Here is information about this worship service:

SCRIPTURE READINGS

  First Reading:  Revelation 14:6-7

     Psalm:  Psalm 46

            Epistle:  Romans 3:19-28

            Gospel:  John 8:31-36

THEME FOR WORSHIP

The heart of Reformation Day is God’s great love for His Church, “…the city of God”.  God tells us He “is in the midst of her”, preserving her through the proclamation of the Gospel, in spite of man’s sin and weakness.

Our text for today is Psalm 46, which recognizes the real problems we face, all caused by the world, our sinful nature and the devil.  Even better, these words of God provide comfort and security to you & all believers living in the fortress of Jesus’ protection.  

We’re reminded again today, that no matter how chaotic things may seem, God stands above all things, and He gives you a place of comfort & safety in the midst of evil.  Our safety, your fortress is in Jesus!

To watch the video of today's service, please click HERE.

Your servant in Christ,

Pastor Mark

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS    Burton, Michigan

office:  810.744.1188   

We are Pilgrims with a Purpose:  

       Sharing God’s Love & Mercy with Each Other & the World.

Pilgrim Website           Pilgrim Facebook page

Soli Deo Gloria

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."  Psalm 119:105

Thursday Psalms: Be Still!

Blessed Thursday to each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, your Savior!

On the eve of All Saints Day in 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 theses [statements] to the castle church door in Wittenberg, Germany.  The debates which followed kicked off a reforming of the Christian Church, which had gone far astray from God's Word. This coming Sunday, we will celebrate the Reformation in our worship service at Pilgrim.

Below is Psalm 46, a song of complete trust in God, particularly during times of crisis.  This psalm was a favorite of Luther's, and the basis of one of his most beloved and powerful hymns.  On Sunday, we'll sing that beautiful, traditional hymn, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God to open our 10:30 am worship service.  Come on Sunday, join in with us!

Psalm 46

   ¹ God is our refuge and strength,

        a very present help in trouble.

   ² Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,

        though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,

   ³ though its waters roar and foam,

        though the mountains tremble at its swelling.

   ⁴ There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

        the holy habitation of the Most High.

   ⁵ God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;

        God will help her when morning dawns.

   ⁶ The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;

        He utters His voice, the earth melts.

   ⁷  The Lord of hosts is with us;

         the God of Jacob is our fortress.

   ⁸  Come, behold the works of the Lord,

         how He has brought desolations on the earth.

   ⁹  He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;

        He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;

           He burns the chariots with fire.

   ¹⁰ “Be still, and know that I am God.

         I will be exalted among the nations,

         I will be exalted in the earth!”

   ¹¹ The Lord of hosts is with us;

         the God of Jacob is our fortress.

"Be still"  These two simple words can speak to us in many ways; today they remind me of my grandmother Bernhardt.  My siblings and I would frequently spend a week at Grandpa and Grandma's house, and I remember her speaking these words to my brothers and I in a commanding tone.  Be still!   As young boys are apt to do, we were not being still during nap-time and needed some correction.  Grandmother was really saying "Be quiet and lie still!

Today, we can hear in these two words our heavenly Father's gifts of calm and comfort.  This was the psalmist's intent; he reminds us of who God is, and his mighty power over all things.  Because God loves his children, we shouldn't cower in fear, but rather be encouraged, calmed, and comforted.  So today, "Be still"  and think about the God who created and controls the entire universe and all things.  "Be still"  and know He loves you, He cares for you, and He has redeemed you, making you holy and perfect in His sight by the blood of Jesus!  Amen!

Your servant in Christ,

Pastor Mark

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS    Burton, Michigan

office:  810.744.1188 

We are Pilgrims with a Purpose:  

     Sharing God’s Love & Mercy with Each Other & the World.

Pilgrim Website       Pilgrim Facebook page

Soli Deo Gloria

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."  Psalm 119:105 

Pilgrim Worship Sunday October 19, 2025

Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

October 19, 2025

We're thankful you've come here to watch our service and to worship the one true God!

This was another exciting Sunday at Pilgrim Lutheran Church!  We've returned to our regular Sunday schedule, starting with Adult Bible class at 9:15 am and then our 10:30 am Worship service.  Afterward, we gathered for food and conversations, while the children enjoyed Sunday School.  These classes are full of activities and teaching, so the children learn how much God loves them!

If you live in the Burton area, please consider joining us on Sunday mornings!  Anyone can watch our services live on Facebook or on Pilgrim's website.

Here is information about this worship service:

SCRIPTURE READINGS

   Old Testament:   Genesis 32:22–30

                Psalm:   Psalm 121

               Epistle:   2 Timothy 3:14–4:5

               Gospel:   Luke 18:1–8

THEME FOR WORSHIP

In his two letters to Timothy, the apostle Paul writes God’s words of encouragement and instruction to his dear friend & young pastor.  In the Epistle text today, God clearly gives unique roles & responsibilities to the men He calls to be His under-shepherds.  How do these verses apply to you?  Today we’ll focus on the precious gift of God’s Word, and how it enables you to fulfill your ministry.

To watch the video of today's service, please click HERE.

Your servant in Christ,

Pastor Mark

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, LCMS    Burton, Michigan

office:  810.744.1188   

We are Pilgrims with a Purpose:  

       Sharing God’s Love & Mercy with Each Other & the World.

Pilgrim Website           Pilgrim Facebook page

Soli Deo Gloria

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."  Psalm 119:105