*September 25, 2022*
*Readings:*
1 Kings 17:8–16 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+17%3A8%E2%80%9316%3B+Galatians+5%3A25%E2%80%946%3A10%3B+Matthew+6%3A24%E2%80%9334&version=ESV>
Galatians 5:25—6:10 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+17%3A8%E2%80%9316%3B+Galatians+5%3A25%E2%80%946%3A10%3B+Matthew+6%3A24%E2%80%9334&version=ESV>
Matthew 6:24–34 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+17%3A8%E2%80%9316%3B+Galatians+5%3A25%E2%80%946%3A10%3B+Matthew+6%3A24%E2%80%9334&version=ESV>
*Anxious Bondage vs. Confident Trust*
“You cannot serve God and money” (Matt. 6:24–34), for they require two contrary forms of service. Worry is the worship given to the false god of mammon, an unbelieving anxiousness and focus on the things of this world. Faith is the worship of the true God, a confident trust that He is a loving Father who will care for all of our needs in both body and soul. The widow of Zarephath served God— that is, she believed the word of the Lord spoken by Elijah that the bin of flour would not be used up nor would the jar of oil run dry (1 Kings 17:8–16). He who feeds the birds and clothes the flowers will certainly provide for our daily needs. For He has already provided for our eternal needs, clothing us with Christ’s righteousness in Baptism and feeding us His body and blood for our forgiveness. With such confidence we are liberated from worry and freed to do good with our material resources, especially to those who are of the household of faith (Gal. 5:25–6:10).
*Sunday Resources:*
Grace Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-09-25-Trinity-15-Grace.pdf>
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-09-25-Trinity-15.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-9-25-The-Fifteeneth-Sunday-after-Trinity.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9-25-22-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
Pericope & Propers Study (Trinity)
*Sunday Highlights:*
*Those Serving at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace *
*Counters: The Lewallens Counters: Jennifer*
*Greeters: The Lewallens Greeters: The Unruhs*
*Ushers: Sheryl Anderson Ushers: Jim & Sandy*
* Keith Buhr Altar Guild: The Kennys*
*Altar Guild: The Lessmans *
*Elder: Scott Irwin*
*Weekly Schedule (Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2022):*
*Sunday*
+ 8:00 am Divine Service (Grace)
+ 9:30 am Catechesis (Trinity)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Trinity)
+ 2:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish), (Grace)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession (Trinity)
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 9:00 am Food Bank (Grace)
*Wednesday *
+ 9:00 am Matins (Grace)
+ 9:45 am Catechesis (Grace)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Grace)
+ 5:15 pm Catechesis (Trinity)
+ 7:00 pm Evening Prayer (Trinity)
*Thursday **[F] St. Michael and All Angels (W)* <files.lcms.org/dl/f/35F2A21F-B180-43B4-A2A3-57B897FC36D3>
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 7:00 pm Divine Service (Trinity) *[F] St. Michael and All Angels (W)*
*Friday **[C] Jerome, Translator of Holy Scripture* <files.lcms.org/dl/f/A242DF02-89CA-479A-BAFC-F385E1ED6CFB>
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
*Saturday*
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
· October 18 This month we are reading Luther’s Work’s volume 42. We will meet in Herrington and join the Topeka reading group. Start time will be 10:00 am.
+ *The Reformation Festival *
· Sunday, October 30th, at Immanuel. The Divine Service is at 4pm, followed by the banquet at 5:30pm (tickets $15, 10 and under eat free), and then a talk on the reformation by the Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie of Concordia Theological Seminary (also the preacher for the DS). Please email Immanuel’s secretary <secretary@ilchurch.org> to RSVP for the banquet. Information on Reformation Choir and accompanists will be coming out in October.
*Announcements:*
+ *Private Confession and Absolution*
· Monday’s at 4:30 pm I have made the decision to offer private confession and absolution at the church where Sunday morning catechesis takes place. Therefore, during the month of September, private confession and absolution will be at Trinity.
+ *Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry*
September, 2022
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
For close to forty years, the Food Pantry has been in operation at Grace Lutheran Church, Wichita. The successful operation transpired because of God and the many dedicated volunteers that have served on a weekly basis throughout the decades, generous donations of food and monetary gifts from our church, individuals, sister churches, and because of the needs of our neighbors in the Planeview and surrounding areas who utilize this lifeline.
The Food Pantry has served an average of 300-400 families each year. The families who needed this assistance benefited from the many sacks of groceries (valued at about $60-$75) miscellaneous items, and often times extra because of overflowing donations.
Lamentably, with the dissolution of Grace Lutheran Church in the near future, we have decided to close the Pantry. It is planned the Pantry will serve the final families on Tuesday, October 25th, and officially close on October 31st, 2022.
With this in mind, we express our heartfelt gratitude to you who have donated to the pantry so generously for so long. It has always seemed that when our supplies would begin to dwindle, God would send angels like you with donations that would overwhelm our hearts and minds! The Lord has been ever present throughout the years in the pantry and at Grace, and we are so very thankful and blessed to have served Him through this service to our neighbor.
Thankfully yours,
The Volunteers of Grace Food Pantry
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of Sept. 25*
WHAT I WISH MY NON-LUTHERAN FAMILY KNEW ABOUT… Are you looking for a way to explain Biblical Lutheran teachings like Baptism, Closed Communion, The Lord’s Supper, The End Times, Funerals and Worship to non-Lutherans? Issues, Etc., a radio-talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL, interviewed Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller about these topics and more. You can listen to the entire series at your convenience at issuesetc.org/whatiwish/ <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h4sz6l79QBrGGjBZhXzWucODEvgg7S_uNH4dNBwoACcdGmRGSEXiUBojhSWlwnzPjS9Wxjhb98RKiRu5chH9fo5g-F1ZTQuXJhdHXAZSCBbQg62tB7Z0t7zZou25tcyZpqtQ17Rypp7n8NY5iI_7EtJA60uOOzto&c=Nw9U5T3QpV…> .
· Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
+ *Issues, Etc. Journal*
· Download Here <podcast.issuesetc.org/summer2022.pdf>
*Miscellaneous:*
*Thank You!!*
Blessed Saints of Grace and Trinity,
Thank you for your generosity. We appreciate you welcoming us and caring for us. You have showered us with gifts of love and we truly appreciate it. Thank you for the cards, the work on the parsonage, the gifts, installation service, reception, but most of all your prayers and encouragement. We are truly blessed to be here among you.
Pastor Aaron, Amy, Ella, Caleb, and Andrew
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek (316) 391-9562