Trinity Lutheran Church of Wichita

+ Pentecost +

May 19, 2024

Sunday Resources:

Bulletin for Pentecost, 5-19-2024

News & Notes for the week of May 19, 2024

Congregation at Prayer for the Week of May 19,2024

Sunday Readings:

Old Testament:            Genesis  11:1-9

Epistle:                        Acts 2:1-13                 

Gospel:                        John 14:23-31

Sunday Catechesis:

• The Gospel of John

Wednesday Catechesis:

• The Book of Genesis

Week of Pentecost (May 19 – May 25, 2024):

Sunday                      

• 9:00 am     Divine Service
• 10:30 am   Bible Study

Monday

• 8:30 am     Matins

Tuesday 

• 8:30 am     Matins
• 9:15 am     OMT
• 7:00 pm     Safety Committee Meeting

Wednesday   

• 8:30 am     Matins
• 9:30 am     Bible Study
• 11:00 am   Divine Service
• 7:00 pm     Evening Prayer

Thursday                               

• 8:30 am     Matins
• 4:30 pm     Private Confession and Absolution

Friday                        

• 8:30 am     Matins

Saturday 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• OMT Theological Reading Group

      Tuesday, May 21 (Trinity)

      8:30 am     Matins

      9:15 am     Reading Discussion

      11:15 am   Prayer

      11:30 am   Lunch

Reading Assignment: Due: Luther, Martin.  The Estate of Marriage, 1522.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 13-49)

Luther, Martin.  A Sincere Admonition by Martin Luther to All Christians to Guard Against Insurrection and Rebellion, 1522.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 53-74)

Luther, Martin.  Temporal Authority:  To What Extentis Should be Obeyed, 1523.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 77-129)

Luther, Martin.  Exposition on Psalm 127, for the Christians at Riga in Livonia, 1524.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 313-337)

Luther, Martin.  To the Councilmen of All Cities in Germany That They Establish and Maintain Christian Schools, 1524.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 339-378)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• LUTHERAN CONFESSION SERIES JUNE 1-2  It has become commonplace upon death to have a funeral home director recommend both embalming and cremation.  Almost all the dead are embalmed and over fifty percent of bodies are now cremated.  What does scripture teach?  Come to the 28^th installment of Lutheran Confession Series at Trinity Lutheran and learn about these timely topics.  Presenter will be Pastor Michael Brockman of Immanuel, Wichita.

• Kansans For Life Baby Bottle Project runs from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Each participating household receives a baby bottle on or before Mother’s Day, along with suggested prayers for life. Participants pray at home and place spare change, bills or checks inside the baby bottle. On or after Father’s Day, return baby bottles to Trinity. Proceeds support pro-life educational efforts of Kansans for Life and selected pregnancy resource centers in our state.  Bottles are located in the narthex.

• Trinity Photo Directory  Allen Herbert has secured camera equipment to take pictures of Trinity members for a church photo directory.  Photography will begin on April 21 at 8:00 a.m. on the stage in the Fellowship Hall.  A sign-up sheet will be available in the narthex.  Ten-minute time slots for families will be available before Divine Service and after Bible Study each week until May 26.  Questions?  Call Allen Herbert.  Please call the church office at (316) 685-1571 to sign up over the phone.

Are You A Dillon’s Shopper? Designate Trinity as your Dillon’s rewards charity online, using the code QG377. You will need to designate Trinity every year for this rewards program.

RESOURCES:

• Issues, Etc.

For the week of May 19

PSALMS BIBLE STUDY…LCMS Pastor Will Weedon will begin study this week on the Book of Psalms.  The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL.  You can listen at your convenience at thewordendures.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app or a podcast provider.  Listen Here

LIMITED SPACE FOR “MAKING THE CASE” CONFERENCE…  The 2024 Issues, Etc. “Making the Case” Conference begins in two months, and we only have room for 50 more attendees. The premier conference for Christian laity is Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 at Concordia University Chicago.  You can meet and hear the guests and speakers listed below.

Pastor Hans Fiene of Lutheran Satire

Pastor David Petersen of Gottesdienst

Dr. Jordan Cooper of Just & Sinner

12 Time All-American Swimmer Riley Gaines

Mark Hemingway of RealClear Investigations

Mollie Hemingway of The Federalist

Aaron Renn of The American Conservative

Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of Has American Christianity Failed?

Pastor Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith

Pastor Will Weedon of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever

Registration is $160 and includes three meals. CLICK HERE for more information.

As a result of Sunday’s Bible class discussion, these are link to Commemorations, Feasts, and Festivals with information about the Saints:

Link to Feasts and Festivals throughout the Church Year

Link to Commemorations throughout the Church Year

MISCELLANEOUS:

Trinity Lutheran Church                     tlcwichita.org

Concordia Academy Wichita              Concordia Academy Wichita – Home

Kansas District LCMS                        LCMS Kansas District | (kslcms.org)

The Lutheran Church Missouri SynodLCMS.org – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Eighth Day Books                               Eighth Day Books

Eighth Day Institute                           Welcome to Eighth Day Institute

Concordia Publishing House              Home – Concordia Publishing House (cph.org)

Issues, Etc.                                          issuesetc.org

Luther Classical College                     Luther Classical College

+ Seventh Sunday of Easter +

May 12, 2024

Sunday Resources:

Bulletin for the Seventh Sunday of Easter – Exaudi

News and Notes for May 12, 2024

Congregation at Prayer for the week of May 12^th

Sunday Readings:

Old Testament:            Ezekiel  36:22-28

Epistle:                        1 Peter 4:7-11             

Gospel:                        John 15:26—16:4

Sunday Catechesis:

• The Gospel of John

Wednesday Catechesis:

• The Book of Genesis

Week of Seventh Sunday of Easter  Exaudi (May 12 – May 18, 2024):

Sunday  Mother’s Day                       

• 9:00 am     Divine Service
• 10:30 am   Bible Study
• 1:30 pm     Misa en Español

Monday

• 8:30 am     Matins

Tuesday 

• 8:30 am     Matins
• 7:00 pm     Council Meeting

Wednesday   

• 8:30 am     Matins
• 9:30 am     Bible Study
• 11:00 am   Divine Service
• 7:00 pm     Evening Prayer

Thursday                               

• 8:30 am     Matins
• 4:30 pm     Private Confession and Absolution
• 7:00 p.m.   Elders’ Meeting

Friday                        

• 8:30 am     Matins

Saturday 

• 10:00 am    Concordia Academy Wichita Graduation

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• OMT Theological Reading Group

      Tuesday, May 21 (Trinity)

      8:30 am     Matins

      9:15 am     Reading Discussion

      11:15 am   Prayer

      11:30 am   Lunch

Reading Assignment: Due: Luther, Martin.  The Estate of Marriage, 1522.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 13-49)

Luther, Martin.  A Sincere Admonition by Martin Luther to All Christians to Guard Against Insurrection and Rebellion, 1522.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 53-74)

Luther, Martin.  Temporal Authority:  To What Extentis Should be Obeyed, 1523.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 77-129)

Luther, Martin.  Exposition on Psalm 127, for the Christians at Riga in Livonia, 1524.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 313-337)

Luther, Martin.  To the Councilmen of All Cities in Germany That They Establish and Maintain Christian Schools, 1524.  (Luther’s Works, Volume 45, Christian in Society, American Edition), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1962.  (pages 339-378)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• WEDNESDAY NIGHT CATECHESIS    

Our last class until the fall was on May 1.  Confirmation will be May 19.

• LUTHERAN CONFESSION SERIES JUNE 1-2  It has become commonplace upon death to have a funeral home director recommend both embalming and cremation.  Almost all the dead are embalmed and over fifty percent of bodies are now cremated.  What does scripture teach?  Come to the 28^th installment of Lutheran Confession Series at Trinity Lutheran and learn about these timely topics.  Presenter will be Pastor Michael Brockman of Immanuel, Wichita.

• Kansans For Life Baby Bottle Project runs from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Each participating household receives a baby bottle on or before Mother’s Day, along with suggested prayers for life. Participants pray at home and place spare change, bills or checks inside the baby bottle. On or after Father’s Day, return baby bottles to Trinity. Proceeds support pro-life educational efforts of Kansans for Life and selected pregnancy resource centers in our state.  Bottles are located in the narthex.

• Trinity Photo Directory  Allen Herbert has secured camera equipment to take pictures of Trinity members for a church photo directory.  Photography will begin on April 21 at 8:00 a.m. on the stage in the Fellowship Hall.  A sign-up sheet will be available in the narthex.  Ten-minute time slots for families will be available before Divine Service and after Bible Study each week until May 26.  Questions?  Call Allen Herbert at (316) 737-5101.  Please call the church office at (316) 685-1571 to sign up over the phone.

• Are You A Dillon’s Shopper? Designate Trinity as your Dillon’s rewards charity online, using the code QG377. You will need to designate Trinity every year for this rewards program.

RESOURCES:

• Issues, Etc.

For the week of May 12

QUALITY, QUANTITY, QUALIFIED… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  This week’s topics include: The Movie “Civil War,” Brokenness Theology, Pascal’s Wager, The Hymn “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth” and more.  You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod or your favorite podcast provider.  Listen Here

LIMITED SPACE FOR “MAKING THE CASE” CONFERENCE…  There are less than 100 slots left for the 2024 Issues, Etc. “Making the Case” Conference Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 at Concordia University Chicago.  Speakers include: 12 Time All-American Swimmer Riley Gaines, Mollie Hemingway of Fox News, Mark Hemingway of RealClear Investigations, Pastor Chris Rosebrough of Fighting for the Faith, Aaron Renn of The American Conservative, Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller of “Has American Christianity Failed?,” and Pastor Will Weedon of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.  The registration fee is $160 and includes three meals.  Reduced room rates, including on-campus dorms, are available.  For more information, visit issuesetc.org or call (618) 223-8385.

As a result of Sunday’s Bible class discussion, these are link to Commemorations, Feasts, and Festivals with information about the Saints:

Link to Feasts and Festivals throughout the Church Year

Link to Commemorations throughout the Church Year

MISCELLANEOUS:

Trinity Lutheran Church                     tlcwichita.org

Concordia Academy Wichita              Concordia Academy Wichita – Home

Kansas District LCMS                        LCMS Kansas District | (kslcms.org)

The Lutheran Church Missouri SynodLCMS.org – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Eighth Day Books                               Eighth Day Books

Eighth Day Institute                           Welcome to Eighth Day Institute

Concordia Publishing House              Home – Concordia Publishing House (cph.org)

Issues, Etc.                                          issuesetc.org

Luther Classical College                     Luther Classical College