*April 23, 2023*
*Readings:*
Ezekiel 34:11–16
1 Peter 2:21–25
John 10:11–16
*The Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep*
Our Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–16). He is not like the hireling, who cares nothing for the sheep and only for himself, who flees when he sees the wolf coming. Rather, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks out His scattered sheep to deliver them (Ezek. 34:11–16). He gathers them and feeds them in rich pasture. He binds up the broken and strengthens the sick. He lays down His life for wandering and wayward sheep. On the cross, Christ bore in His body the attacks of the predators of sin and death and the devil for you that you might be saved. He now lives to restore your soul in the still waters of baptism, to lead you in the paths of righteousness by the voice of His Gospel, to prepare the table of His holy supper before you, that you may dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23). “For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25).
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-23-Third-Sunday-of-Easter-Misericordias-Domini.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-23-The-Third-Sunday-of-Easter.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-23-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 1, 2, 3 John
*Weekly Schedule (April 23 – 29, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ *11:30 am Voter’s Meeting (with meal)*
+ 3:00 pm (Spanish) Divine Service
*Monday*
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ *8:30 am Divine Service ([F] St. Mark, Evangelist)*
+ *9:30 am OMT Theological 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
+ 7:30 pm Hall of Men (The Ladder)
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (April 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 24 [C] Johann Walter, *Kantor*
+ 25 [F] St. Mark, Evangelist
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, **April 25* *(Date Change)* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
*Due: *Esolen, Anthony. *The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord*. San Francisco, California, Ignatius Press, 2019. (232 pages)
*Announcements:*
+ *TRINITY VOTER’S MEETING*
Trinity Voter’s Meeting is scheduled for *April 23* at *11:30 am*. Plan on attending Bible Study and then staying for the meeting. We have many important topics to discuss including election of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and Elders positions. *We want all members to attend*. *Please don’t miss it!*
+ *HOMEMADE FOOD TO SHARE*
There is a refrigerator where the old Dr. Pepper soda machine was. Inside the fridge contains individual bags and containers of homemade food. Any member who would like a home cooked item or wants to share with someone who could use it, they are free to take.
Feel free to take when needed or contact the office for more information.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of April 23*
LUKE BIBLE STUDY… 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 and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon is leading a study this week in Luke 22 on The Institution of the Lord’s Supper, Who Is the Greatest?, Jesus Foretells Peter’s Denial, Scripture Must Be Fulfilled in Jesus, Jesus Prays in the Mount of Olives and The Betrayal & Arrest of Jesus. You can listen at your convenience at thewordendures.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qQwtyrkGGXjt3Pmug59Ukg8f7bh-oJvrhTeG8Lngi18dAmWnyUhc9q0ignkShMqEbwoCE-oeR-dpRazJolgbWteQbwclML8zwtIuuMnR3V6P6g-wOG4906VdeM3VLeuxmEBbPix2FP4Hbqd8GL5KwIBSsXPsZTt2&c=UyUoUqZXjT…>, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.
Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
*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
+ *CAW (Concordia Academy Wichita) OPEN ENROLLMENT*
We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Scholarships are available on a first come first served basis. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about enrollment at CAW please contact our office at 316-202-8989 or email us at CAW_info@concordiaacademywichita.org
*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