*+ QUINQUAGESIMA +*
*February 11, 2024*
*Happy 90th Anniversary (February 8) Trinity Lutheran Congregation!*
*We will have cake during Bible Study this Sunday (Feb. 11) to celebrate our Lord’s continued blessings upon Trinity Lutheran Congregation.*
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-02-11-Quinquagesima.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-02-11-Cong.-at-Prayer-Quinquagesima.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Trinity-News-and-Notes-2-11-24.pdf>
*Sunday Notes:*
As we prepare for the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord (March 31), we enter the first part of the penitential preparation known as Pre-Lent. You will notice the Alleluia is omitted, the Gloria in Excelsis is not sung, except on festivals, flowers may still be used and the organ played as usual. Also, if you decide to start the fast during Pre-Lent, I have attached a brochure that may be helpful.
*Concerning Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14)*
You may receive ashes after Matins, during the 11:00 am Divine Service, or during the 7:00 pm Divine Service.
*From Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14) to Passion Sunday (March 24)*
· Ash Wednesday is the first day of the penitential season of Lent
· The 40 fast days of Lent, do not include Sundays
· The Collect for Ash Wednesday is said after the Collect for the Day in every service of the season.
· The Alleluia is omitted
· The Gloria in Excelsis is omitted (Except on Maundy Thursday)
· No flowers are placed on the altar or anywhere in church
· The organ is not played
*Sunday Readings:*
Old Testament: 1 Samuel 16:1-13
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Gospel: Luke 8:31-43
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ The Gospel of John
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ The Book of Genesis
*Week of Sexagesima (February 4-10, 2024):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis (*The Gospel of John)*
+ 1:30 pm Divine Service (Spanish) *with meal following*
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 pm Matins
+ 7:00 pm Council Meeting
*Wednesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis (The Book of Genesis)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ 5:15 pm Meal and Catechesis
+ 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Divine Service
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
+ 7:00 pm Elder’s Meeting
*Friday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
*UPCOMING EVENTS:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, February 20 *(Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:* *Due:* Fretheim, Terence E., *The Suffering of God: An Old Testament Perspective*. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fortress Press, 1984. (203 pages)
+ *Sisters of Sophia*
The next Sisters of Sophia will be *February 20 at 6:30 pm* at the Ladder. *Amy Filipek* will present on Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity.
+ *Society of St. Polycarp Retreat*
The Kansas Chapter of the SSP will hold its annual retreat on March 10-13. The Theme this year is ‘Concerning Traditions’. All are invited to the services, prayer offices, and discussions. If you would like a schedule please contact Pastor Filipek at pateraaron@gmail.com.
*ANNOUNCEMENTS:*
+ *Faith At Work*
*”Faith At Work* is gearing up for our community service event in April, and we are ready to hear about your interest and availability! The planning team and other generous congregants have contributed a range of ideas. Crew leader Keith Buhr is entertaining the option of doing a different service activity each week in April, so that everyone has the opportunity to participate in a role they enjoy. However, we really need to know 1) which of the following activities draw your interest and which week works best for you, and 2) your T-shirt size if would like one as you volunteer with us. Our proposals include: joining with CAW on the afternoon of the 7th to support a family fun neighborhood day, supporting a crisis pregnancy center in mid-weekday, providing social support (e.g., games, devotions) in a nursing home, giving child-family support in a homelessness program, and providing a meal at the Ronald McDonald house. Keith plans to order T-shirts by *February 15* and volunteers in some cases need to complete short training modules before April to be ready, so please email kkbphd@gmail.com or speak to him for sign up soon! Anyone who really enjoys their experience can also *continue* to volunteer after April…” Keith Buhr
+ *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.
*RESOURCES:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of February 11*
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.” Beginning Ash Wednesday, you can listen to sacred music for the season of Lent 24/7 at lutheranpublicradio.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SJVuJVUj7akxGiFoRpbfwiEvA2bPdJsv-VGztXHDSRsmzgsygv1WAO2Yxx_cMkUREttYOQTJZvQqPqF07i-ZQfea302S88yCeTwMCLLYMWeC3HnoH_eMq-eJDWObr2BXHFcVbZQMBoIKAfDVloDg3Ied5mwU_wfU&c=kS7-kx1u9l…>, TuneIn, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
*MISCELLANEOUS:*
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 SynodLCMS.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
Luther Classical College Luther Classical College <www.lutherclassical.org/>