*January 29, 2023*
*Readings:*
Exodus 34:29–35
2 Peter 1:16–21
Matthew 17:1–9
*Jesus Is Transfigured and Manifests His Glory*
The Lord appeared to Moses in the light of the burning bush (Ex. 3:1–14). Later Moses’ face would shine with the light of God’s glory when he came down from Mount Sinai (Ex. 34:29–35). At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appeared with the One who is the Light of Light Himself (Matt. 17:1–9). Jesus’ glory as God shines with brilliant splendor in and through His human nature. By this epiphany, our Lord confirmed the prophetic word (2 Pet. 1:16–21), revealing that He is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. He manifested His majesty as the eternal Son of the Father, and He wonderfully foreshowed our adoption as sons (Collect). We who have been baptized into Christ’s body are given a glimpse of the glory that we will share with Him in the resurrection on the Last Day.
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-01-29-Feast-of-the-Tranfiguration-of-Our-Lord.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-01-29-Cong.-at-Prayer-The-Transfiguration-of-Our-Lord.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/01-29-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 2 Peter
*Prayer Requests:*
*Sunday Highlights:*
*Counters: David Ketterman*
*Greeters: The Lewallens *
*Ushers: Sheryl Anderson and Keith Burr *
*Altar Guild: The Lessmans *
*Elder: *
*Sunday Notes:*
+ *Poinsettias* – If you would like a poinsettia please take one.
*Weekly Schedule (January 29 – February 4, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 3:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am OMT Reading Group
*Wednesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ 5:15 pm Catechesis
+ 7:00 pm Evening Prayer
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ *7:00 pm Divine Service **[F] The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord*
*Friday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
+ 10:00 am Concordia Academy Wichita Open House (Immanuel)
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (February 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 2 [F] The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord
+ 5 [C] Jacob (Israel), *Patriarch*
+ 10 [C] Silas, *Fellow Worker of St. Peter and St. Paul*
+ 13 [C] Aquila, Priscilla, Apollos
+ 14 [C] Valentine, *Martyr*
+ 15 [C] Philemon and Onesimus
+ 16 [C] Philip Melanchthon (birth), *Confessor*
+ 18 [C] Martin Luther, *Doctor and Confessor*
+ 23 [C] Polycarp of Smyrna, *Pastor and Martyr*
+ 24 [F] St. Matthias, Apostle
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, January 31* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*January’s Book and Reading Assignment*
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. *The Cost of Discipleship*. New York, New York, Touchstone, Simon & Schuster Inc. 1959. (320 pages)
*Announcements:*
+ *SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING* *FEBRUARY 12, 2023*
There will be a very short voter’s meeting following the Divine Service (2/12/23). The purpose of this meeting is to nominate for positions at the Synod level, including Synodical President. Please plan on staying.
+ *SAFETY MEETING AND LUNCHEON* *FEBRUARY 26, 2023*
Following catechesis (2/26/23) there will be a luncheon and a guest speaker presenting on church safety. It is open to all and everyone is encouraged to attend. We will learn about making Trinity a safer place for all its saints. This is brought to you by the security committee.
+ *The Lutheran Missal *
Trinity Lutheran Church will be participating in the Lutheran Missal Field Testing. You may learn more about what this means by clicking of this link. Field Testing: Beginning in Advent 2022 – The Lutheran Missal (home.blog) <lutheranmissal.home.blog/2022/10/14/field-testing-beginning-in-advent-2022/>
To learn more about the Lutheran Missal, consider the following links.
· The Lutheran Missal – A blog chronicling the research and development of the first missal for English-speaking Lutherans (home.blog) <lutheranmissal.home.blog/>
· 2933. A Lutheran Missal – Pr. Evan Scamman, 10/20/22 (issuesetc.org) <issuesetc.org/2022/10/20/2933-a-lutheran-missal-pr-evan-scamman-10-20-22/>
· The Lutheran Missal Fr. Stefan Gramenz & Fr. Evan Scamman – YouTube
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of January 29*
UNANSWERED BIBLE QUESTIONS… Issues, Etc., a radio-talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio, will have Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Brian Kachelmeier respond to your unanswered Bible questions. You can submit your question via email: talkback@issuesetc.org, Facebook: facebook.com/issuesetc <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010iJ8TTT0J6VIfdB-eCsl2j5g4-8Tt5caa6mz3X-KKU1aq94gEN5IKxhtKBLq9kUz7JY6A8KjKuuAlWB0_lkKC4Ia2t1BQjQCTunDYynAamLEAWnAbaX53JZ-bUMrCs9pVYhKaYi8kTbzi04R3M4gvQ==&c=pE_PqUHcPjRxkCCzYj…>, or the Issues, Etc. Comment Line: (618) 223-8382. You can listen to the interview at your convenience at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010iJ8TTT0J6VIfdB-eCsl2j5g4-8Tt5caa6mz3X-KKU1aq94gEN5IKwmogOGzlr0X_8jkZF-gwkihvoaWf-pVESvqmwNpADrWOo0CB5Bx5A9Dnve0yYWhVkcNIjbDLLawRJU-5Ff8koMmdu8WGwE57w==&c=pE_PqUHcPjRxkCCzYj…>, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
*Miscellaneous:*
+ *Higher Things Reflection Booklet *
Epiphany – Transfiguration
January 6, 2023 – February 25, 2023
Download a free copy of HT Reflections devotional booklet
Reflections – Higher Things <higherthings.org/content/content-reflections/>
+ *Greece & The Greek Isles*
11 Days: October 17–27, 2023
Hosted by Rev. Cliff and Lois Winter
Space is limited!
For more information, see the attached flyer or contact them at (316) 461-2593 or loiswinter@yahoo.com
+ *Attention Youth!*
Higher Things has two summer conferences for 2023. The conference theme is *Beyond Reasonable Doubt*. Registration is now open. Please let Pastor Filipek know if you would be interested in attending. Here is a link for further information. Beyond Reasonable Doubt 2023 – Higher Things <leader.higherthings.org/events/conferences/>
+ *Dillons Community Rewards and Amazon Smile*
Please consider donating your Dillons and/or Amazon Smile Rewards to Trinity Lutheran Church. Every donation is a help and appreciated.
*Helpful Links:*
Trinity Lutheran Church tlcwichita.org <www.tlcwichita.org/>
Concordia Academy Wichita Concordia Academy Wichita – Home <www.concordiaacademywichita.org/>
Kansas District LCMS LCMS Kansas District | (kslcms.org) <kslcms.org/>
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS.org – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod <www.lcms.org/>
Eighth Day Books Eighth Day Books <www.eighthdaybooks.com/>
Eighth Day Institute Welcome to Eighth Day Institute <www.eighthdayinstitute.org/>
Concordia Publishing House Home – Concordia Publishing House (cph.org) <www.cph.org/>
Issues, Etc. issuesetc.org
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek
Trinity Lutheran Church 611 South Erie Street Wichita, KS 67211-2999 tlcwichita.org (316) 685-1571