*September 18, 2022*
*Readings:*
Proverbs 4:10–23 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+4%3A10%E2%80%9323%3B+Galatians+5%3A16%E2%80%9324%3B+Luke+17%3A11%E2%80%9319&version=ESV>
Galatians 5:16–24 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+4%3A10%E2%80%9323%3B+Galatians+5%3A16%E2%80%9324%3B+Luke+17%3A11%E2%80%9319&version=ESV>
Luke 17:11–19 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+4%3A10%E2%80%9323%3B+Galatians+5%3A16%E2%80%9324%3B+Luke+17%3A11%E2%80%9319&version=ESV>
*The Cry of Faith: Lord, Have Mercy*
The ten lepers cried out from a distance, *“Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”* (Luke 17:11–19). Their condition cut them off from God and others. So also do the works of the flesh cut us off from God and others. *“Those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God”* (Gal. 5:16–24). Thus we cry out with the lepers, *“Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy,”* eagerly seeking His good gifts. Jesus said to the lepers, *“Go and show yourselves to the priests.”* And as they went, they were cleansed. So too, we walk by faith and not by sight, being confident of Jesus’ help before we see any evidence of it, trusting that Jesus’ cleansing words of forgiveness will restore us to wholeness in the resurrection. Let us be as the one leper who returned to the true High Priest to give Him thanks and glory. For Jesus bore our infirmities in His sacrifice at Calvary. His words are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh (Prov. 4:10–23).
*Sunday Resources:*
Grace Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-09-18-Trinity-14-Grace.docx>
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-09-18-Trinity-14-1.docx>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-9-18-The-Fourteenth-Sunday-after-Trinity.doc>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9-18-22-News-Notes.doc>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
Pericope & Propers Study (Trinity)
*Sunday Highlights:*
+ The baptism of Audrey Hollander (Trinity)
*Those Serving at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace *
*Counters: The Lewallens Counters: Jeanette*
*Greeters: The Lewallens Greeters: The Brunners*
*Ushers: Sheryl Anderson Ushers: Cory & Terry*
* Keith Buhr Altar Guild: The Kennys*
*Altar Guild: The Lessmans *
*Elder: Scott Irwin*
*Weekly Schedule (Sept. 18 – 24, 2022):*
*Sunday*
+ 8:00 am Divine Service (Grace)
+ 9:30 am Catechesis (Trinity)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Trinity)
+ 2:00 pm NO Divine Service (Spanish), (Grace)
+ 3:30 pm Elder’s Book Study (Grace)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession (Trinity)
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 9:15 am OMT Reading Group (Trinity)
+ 9:00 am Food Bank (Grace)
+ 6:30 pm Council Meeting (Grace)
*Wednesday **[F] St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (R)* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
+ 9:00 am Matins (Grace)
+ 9:45 am Catechesis (Grace)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Grace) *St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist*
+ 5:15 pm Catechesis (Trinity)
+ 7:00 pm Evening Prayer (Trinity)
*Thursday **[C] Jonah* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
*Friday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 6:00 pm Men’s Retreat Begins (Herington, KS)
*Saturday*
+ 3:00 pm Men’s Retreat Ends (Herington, KS)
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
· September 20 Diogenes Allen, *Philosophy for Understanding Theology. *(Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1985). 275 pages.
+ *6th Annual Lutheran Men’s Retreat*
· September 23-24 It’s not too late to sign up! The Annual Lutheran Men’s Retreat <drive.google.com/file/d/14GIpeZljx0lPgs2mdKZF9HVZcTzkvnz3/view?usp=sharing> is held at the Kansas Retreat Center in Herington and starts with dinner on Friday at 6pm and ends with Vespers at 3pm on Saturday. Registration is $35 and includes meals. All men (ages 13+) are welcome (registration for teens is $15). If you’d like to register email Pastor <pastor.mdlovett@gmail.com>* Mark Lovett*. Space is limited to about 35 (unless you’re going to bring a tent), so register early.
+ *The Reformation Festival *
· Sunday, October 30th, at Immanuel. The Divine Service is at 4pm, followed by the banquet at 5:30pm (tickets $15, 10 and under eat free), and then a talk on the reformation by the Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie of Concordia Theological Seminary (also the preacher for the DS). Please *email Immanuel’s secretary* to RSVP for the banquet. Information on Reformation Choir and accompanists will be coming out in October.
*Announcements:*
+ *Private Confession and Absolution*
· Monday’s at 4:30 pm I have made the decision to offer private confession and absolution at the church where Sunday morning catechesis takes place. Therefore, during the month of September, private confession and absolution will be at Trinity.
+ *Reformation Festival Planning Committee*
· The planning committee for this year’s Reformation celebration will meet on September 22 at 4 PM Immanuel Lutheran in Wichita. We are in need of more helpers to plan the celebration.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
· Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
+ *Issues, Etc. Journal*
· Download Here <podcast.issuesetc.org/summer2022.pdf>
*Miscellaneous:*
*Thank You!!*
Blessed Saints of Grace and Trinity,
Thank you for your generosity. We appreciate you welcoming us and caring for us. You have showered us with gifts of love and we truly appreciate it. Thank you for the cards, the work on the parsonage, the gifts, installation service, reception, but most of all your prayers and encouragement. We are truly blessed to be here among you.
Pastor Aaron, Amy, Ella, Caleb, and Andrew
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek (316) 391-9562