*February 26, 2023*
*Readings:*
Genesis 3:1–21
2 Corinthians 6:1–10
Matthew 4:1–11
*Jesus Does Battle in Our Place*
In the Garden, man exalts himself to be a god in place of God (Gen. 3:1–21). He succumbs to the temptation of the devil, and eating of the forbidden fruit, he receives death. But in the sin-cursed wilderness, God humbles Himself to become man in place of man (Mt. 4:1–11). He does not eat but fasts and bears the onslaughts of the devil for us that we may be restored to life. Jesus stands as David in our place to do battle against the Goliath, Satan (1 Samuel 17:40–51). Though outwardly Jesus appears weak, yet He comes in the name of the Lord of hosts. He draws from the five smooth stones of the books of Moses and slings the Word of God. The stone sinks into the forehead, and the enemy falls. In Christ we are victorious over the devil. Let us therefore not receive the grace of God in vain (2 Cor. 6:1–10), but seeing that we have a great High Priest, let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain help in time of need (Heb 4:14–16).
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-02-26-The-First-Sunday-in-Lent-Invocabit.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-02-26-Cong.-at-Prayer-First-Sunday-in-Lent-Invocabit.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/02-26-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 1, 2, 3 John
*Lent 1 Notes:*
+ *Suggested Lenten Fast* – Please see the *attached* brochure On The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting
+ *Trinity Directories* are available for pickup in the narthex.
*Weekly Schedule (February 26 – March 4, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 5:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Wednesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ *5:30 pm Midweek Lenten Meal*
+ *5:45 pm Private Confession*
+ 7:00 pm *Midweek Lenten Vespers*
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Friday **Pastor Filipek’s Day Off*
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (March 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 7 [C] Perpetua and Felicity, *Martyrs*
+ 17 [C] Patrick, *Missionary to Ireland*
+ 19 [F] St. Joseph, Guardian of Jesus
+ 25 [F] The Annunciation of Our Lord
+ 31 [C] Joseph, *Patriarch*
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *ST. PATRICK’S DAY MEAL **(Hosted by Trinity’s Youth attending Higher Things)*
Please join us *March 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm* for a traditional Irish meal. Corned beef, cabbage, and mashed potatoes will be served with variety of desserts to choose from. Green lemonade, water, and coffee will also be available. A *free-will donation *will be taken to help with our youth’s expenses. They will be attending the Higher Things Conference in San Antonio, Texas, this July. Youth will be serving and providing entertainment throughout the evening.
*****If you would like to donate a dessert or potatoes to our meal, a sign-up sheet is in the narthex of Trinity. Please bring donations to the church kitchen no later than 3 pm Friday, March 17. Thank you!*****
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, March 21* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
Grobien, Gifford A. *Ethics of Sex: From Taboo to Delight*. St. Louis, Missouri, Concordia Publishing House, 2017. (275 pages)
*Announcements:*
+ *PRIVATE CONFESSION DURING LENT (ADDITIONAL TIME)*
I will be adding an additional time slot for private confession during Lent. I will hear confession on Wednesdays from 5:45 – 6:30 pm.
+ *FREE LSB HYMNAL *
If you do not own a LSB Hymnal but would like one, please contact Pastor Filipek. We have many copies that were donated so that all the saints at Trinity would have a hymnal for use at home.
+ *WEDNESDAY NIGHT CATECHESIS*
We will not meet during Lent. We will start up again on *April 12*.
+ *SAFETY MEETING AND LUNCHEON* *March 5, 2023*
Following catechesis (3/5/23) 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 February 26*
SACRED MUSIC FOR THE SEASON OF LENT…”When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” “In the Cross of Christ I Glory,” “My Song Is Love Unknown,” “A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth.” You can listen to sacred music for the Lenten season 24/7 at lutheranpublicradio.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001r-zbvMvDZ9IKQcnJ9ac1weR5N8vS66CtEGeZB-_aFWpGeEw6obyrDeTIId7Yr21NC7yCOtBriXWXPBms_cVIpOc-_-sv5l5HMfLHtpaMXXXFEJs1rqvF5zwrBUYfLXfBk_24s24lx3mqClNBb_9mV5lJXuNR8ify&c=0GDtzjLGdR…>, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
+ *Issues, Etc. Journal*
Jesus never asks us to choose between the teachings of the Bible and the mission of the Church. Jesus never pits the two against one another. On the contrary, He holds them together, inseparable. So why do some Christians continue to say, “We need to stop focusing on doctrine, and focus on the mission”? Find out why in the latest *Issues, Etc. Journal*. I’ve written an article, “Playing the Mission Card.”
Also in this edition, Jeremy Lamont recounts his slow and sometimes painful path out of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to the Lutheran Confession.
*Click here* <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GY9j_BPq1bZOEEDNnZmNRKWUmYP2904TeFbq9DU35dZVAMVE9vvehnk6cZSMsQPtrdTvn-Nbrlc-ueD5SYkWNDDzfo4OtIbbLamqdH0dh2-GVNOVtLo6ztTG4lv63XnAtvB4TPbDqexKaJUVK380ehzCOcPIJs9PMkIPoDLKsmc=&…> to download the latest I*ssues, Etc. Journal *for free.
+ *Issues, Etc. Jesus’ “I AM” Statements*
“I am the Light of the World.”
“I am the Good Shepherd.”
“I am the Resurrection and the Life.”
With these declarations, Jesus proclaims who He is and what He has done to save you.
We dove deep into these “I am” statements in a recent three-part series with Dr. William Weinrich, author of the multi-volume *Concordia Commentary on John*.
*Click here* <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xn744RHMpJ5ip32FBwrWAz8pAyar9ow8ZcWgctveHML6YCqWJYiOPsssEsIXWuXl5ApRuIO3gNVK5ED_k7guEX76aVKb-Nb75XlcmX2Jf4ZiQHLtT6zp5tvsFy0QajQci0lY-bvKTk5wZABE_cjSKmhfZfp-CpFA&c=oSyp2QPmo_…> to listen to this series, then share it with your friends and fellow parishioners.
+ *Higher Things Reflection Booklets*
Are you looking for daily reflections? Consider using HT reflection booklets for you personal/family devotions. Lent through Holy Saturday reflections are not available.
Reflections-Lent-Holy-Saturday-23.pdf (higherthings.org) <higherthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Reflections-Lent-Holy-Saturday-23.pdf>
OR
Reflections-Lent-HolySaturday-Scrolling.pdf (higherthings.org) <higherthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Reflections-Lent-HolySaturday-Scrolling.pdf>
*Miscellaneous:*
+ *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
*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