*May 14, 2023*
*Readings:*
Numbers 21:4–9
James 1:22–27
John 16:23–30 (31–33)
*The Father Answers Our Prayers Because of Jesus*
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you” (John 16:23). To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray as one who has been baptized. For it is in the water that He put His name upon you, claiming you as His own, making you a son of God with access to the Father. By His incarnation and crucifixion, our Lord Jesus broke through the barrier of sin which separated us from God, opening a portal to the Father. To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray with faith in Him as the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:1–6). Like Moses in the wilderness, Jesus is our go-between and intercessor before the throne of heaven. He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Num. 21:4–9). Looking into this perfect teaching of liberty (James 1:22–27) we pray with boldness and confidence as dear children of God.
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-05-14-Sixth-Sunday-of-Easter-Rogate.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-05-14-The-Sixth-Sunday-of-Easter.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/05-14-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ Jude and Genesis
*Weekly Schedule (May 14 – 20, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 3:00 pm (Spanish) Divine Service
*Monday*
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:15 am OMT Theological Reading Group
+ 5 – 9 pm CAW Fundraiser (Slim Chickens – 2312 N Greenwich Rd.)
+ 6:30 pm Sisters of Sophia (The Ladder)
*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
+ 6:00 pm Ascension Divine Service and Beer and Brat Feed (Immanuel Lutheran)
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
+ 5:30 pm Taco Bout Talent Higher Things Fundraiser (Immanuel Lutheran)
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (May 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 21 [C] Emperor Constantine, *Christian Ruler, *and Helena, *Mother of Constantine*
+ 24 [C] Esther
+ 25 [C] Bede the Venerable, *Theologian*
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, May 16* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
*Due:* Cantalamessa, Raniero. *Come, Creator Spirit: Meditations on the Veni Creator*. Collegeville, Minnesota, The Liturgical Press, 2003. (416 pages)
+ *Trinity/Immanuel Higher Things Youth Fundraiser*
*May 20*
Taco Bout Talent Fundraiser is May 20 at Immanuel Lutheran Congregation. The meal starts at 5:30 pm followed by the Talent Show at 7:00 pm. The money raised will help fund the transportation for the youth who are attending Higher Things in San Antonio this summer. Please sign-up in the narthex. If you can’t attend but would like to donate items, please sign-up in the narthex as well.
+ *Elder’s Monthly Book Study*
*May 21*
All are invited to participate in the Elder’s Monthly Book Study. There is no preparation for attendance. We get together to read and discuss the book at the meeting. We will be starting a new book in May. The book we will be discussing is Ceremony and Celebration by Paul H.D. Lang. Ceremony and Celebration | Emmanuel Press <emmanuelpress.us/books/ceremony-and-celebration/> If you want to know more about Lutheran Liturgical Worship, please join us.
+ *Trinity Men’s Event*
Men’s Firearm and Whiskey Sampling – Join the men of Trinity on *Saturday, May 27th at 2:00 pm* for a group range day at the Eldorado Lake public range. Afterwards, join us at Trinity’s parsonage (Pastor Filipek’s) for a whiskey tasting. For both halves, bring your favorites and something to share and enjoy. Sons are welcome, age appropriate beverages will be available. *Please RSVP by May 25. *Contact Allen Herbert with questions.
+ *Lutheran Confession Series and Brat Dinner: Jesus said, “When You Fast”*
*June 3-4*
Pastor Ian Kinney will be our guest speaker this year. He will be presenting on fasting in the Scriptures and in the Lutheran/Western Church. On Sunday, he will preach at the Divine Service and present on the Apocrypha during catechesis. Plan on attending and please invite others. Attached is the flyer with all the information. *Please donate snacks for the breaks and/or side dishes and/or desserts *for the meal following Vespers.
*Announcements:*
+ *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 also use one, they are free to take.*
Feel free to take when needed or contact the office for more information.
+ *ARE YOU A DILLONS SHOPPER?* Designate Trinity as your Dillons rewards charity online, using the code QG377. You will need to *designate Trinity every year* for this rewards program.
+ *FUNDRAISER CONCORDIA ACADEMY WICHITA (CAW)*
Save the date for *Tuesday, May 16* and take the night off from the kitchen. We have a fundraiser scheduled for that evening at *Slim Chickens over at 21st and Greenwich area from 5-9pm.* Simply come and eat during those hours and when you pay for your meal let them know that you are there for the “Concordia Academy Fundraiser” and 15% of your purchase will come back to CAW. Don’t forget to share this with friends and family!
+ *WEDNESDAY NIGHT CATECHESIS*
Last Day of Catechesis for Wednesday night’s will be *May 24*. We will resume in the fall.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of May 14*
THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD IN A WORLD OF DARKNESS… 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 teachings include: The Ascension of Christ, The Movie “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” The Hymn “Christ Is the World’s Redeemer,” Responding to Unanswered Bible Questions and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Al5U03lXcVSWQFANA_jFRGmHzdfLeeBNggy8O6jOfbCJiN5hHNNQNMsGYvCov1n3UKJ-AkoOFC6VI779pf1iRDBKGz4ZErstohlXSb_J7kgArtNCr1M7ZhWiwQ7RzZRaPj5c9GVIn4rEuRs2r8wX1g==&c=aX-URbGPLg4Pmio2vf…>, 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) May Newsletter*
CAW May 2023 Newsletter (mailchi.mp) <mailchi.mp/concordiaacademywichita/may2023newsletter>
+ *CAW Community Art Program*
Our Concordia Cordis Urbis art program will be starting up this coming Saturday beginning at 9am. Mr. Ian Snyder will begin teaching the “Art of Hand Lettering. The class is free and open to the community. It will be held in the art studio here on campus and lasts until noon. This is an ongoing weekly program. Please feel free to share the attached information with friends and family!
Concordia Academy Wichita – Home <www.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
Lutheran-Confessions-XXVII.docx