*October 16, 2022*
*Readings:*
Deuteronomy 10:12–21 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+10%3A12%E2%80%9321%3B+1+Corinthians+1%3A1%E2%80%939%3B+Matthew+22%3A34%E2%80%9346&version=ESV>
1 Corinthians 1:(1–3) 4–9 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+10%3A12%E2%80%9321%3B+1+Corinthians+1%3A1%E2%80%939%3B+Matthew+22%3A34%E2%80%9346&version=ESV>
Matthew 22:34–46 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+10%3A12%E2%80%9321%3B+1+Corinthians+1%3A1%E2%80%939%3B+Matthew+22%3A34%E2%80%9346&version=ESV>
*In Life and Death, Christ Fulfills the Law of God*
The Pharisees ask a Law question. Jesus asks a Gospel question. The Pharisees seek to test Jesus in His own words. Jesus seeks to “test” them in the saving reality of who He is as the Messiah (Matt. 22:34–46). The Law requires you to “fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul” and to “love the sojouner” (Deut. 10:12–21). Failure to keep the Law perfectly brings judgment. On the other hand, the Gospel brings the grace of God given by Jesus Christ, that you may be blameless in the day of His return (1 Cor. 1:1–9). Jesus is David’s Son yet David’s Lord, true God and true man. He is Love incarnate who fulfilled all the demands of God’s Law on our behalf, that we might be saved from the Law’s condemnation and sanctified in the Gospel’s forgiveness. Thereby we see that “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (1 Cor. 1:9).
*Sunday Resources:*
Grace Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-16-Trinity-18-Grace.pdf>
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-16-Trinity-18.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-16-The-Eighteenth-Sunday-after-Trinity.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10-16-22-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
Pericope & Propers Study (Grace)
*Prayer Requests:*
+ *For all affected by hurricane Ian*
*Sunday Highlights:*
*Those Serving at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace *
*Counters: The Lewallens Counters: Jeanette*
*Greeters: The Pattersons Greeters: The Brunners*
*Ushers: Ron Rooker Ushers: Cory & Terry*
* Dave Norris Altar Guild: *
*Altar Guild: The Pattersons *
*Elder: Scott Smith*
*Weekly Schedule (October 16 – 22, 2022):*
*Sunday *
+ 8:00 am Divine Service (Grace)
+ 9:30 am Catechesis (Grace)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Trinity)
+ 2:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish), (Grace)
*Monday **[C]* * Ignatius of Antioch, Pastor and Martyr* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession (Grace)
+ 6:30 pm Sisters of Sophia (The Ladder)
*Tuesday **[C] St. Luke, Evangelist* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 9:00 am Food Bank (Grace)
+ 10:00 am OMT Reading Group (Herrington, KS – Retreat Center)
+ 6:30 pm Council Meeting (Grace)
+ 7:00 pm Security Committee Meeting (Trinity)
*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 *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 7:00 pm Elder’s Meeting (Trinity)
*Friday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
*Saturday*
+ 8:30 am LWML Wichita Zone Fall Event (St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church)
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
· Tuesday, October 18 This month we are reading Luther’s Work’s volume 42. We will meet in Herrington at the Kansas District Retreat Center. The Topeka reading group will be joining us. 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 by *Oct. 24th *for the banquet. Information on Reformation Choir and accompanists will be coming out in October.
+ *2nd Annual Evening of Music – Concordia Academy Wichita*
· You are cordially invited to join us for a concert performed by musicians from the Concordia Academy community, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Friday, November 4 at 7:00 pm at Concordia Academy/Immanuel Lutheran Church (909 South Market, Wichita, KS)
· *A freewill donation taken at the door will raise funds for student lockers, rolling tables and chairs, and our scholarship fund.*
*Announcements:*
+ *Trinity Congregational Meeting – **Sunday, October 23*
· There will be a congregational meeting Sunday, October 23 following the Divine Service. At this meeting, the budget will be reviewed, and this will be your opportunity to ask questions. This meeting will help you prepare for the Voter’s Meeting in November.
+ *Private Confession and Absolution*
· Mondays at 4:30 pm. Private confession and absolution will be at the church where Sunday morning catechesis is held. Therefore, during the month of October, private confession and absolution will be at Grace.
+ *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
+ *LWML Wichita Zone Fall Event*
· Saturday, October 22, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Cost is $10 at registration. Please RSVP to Enid Albrecht at bobenid@cox.net by October 14. I have attached the flyer for more details. See attachment.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of October 16*
EXPERT GUESTS, EXPANSIVE TOPICS, EXTOLLING CHRIST… 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 subjects include: Spiritual Warfare, Responding to Unanswered Bible Questions, Federal Abortion Limits, Daniel & the Lion’s Den and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A1TZY4SuDGMV4KgkEItFeiAJkpT1pmHI86WW5uzHaygphD-nJ4wLKL1ctVPjj7FEVuVweJSzj7wbqcQa2lks4V1CUk8IX3iplj7DTbRpNKWydkbiNek6mHao33JYnRcmDLxoNULjgqs7RYRseatAdg==&c=QYb0rv0VVgf3yCetBc…>, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
+ *Issues, Etc. Journal*
· Download Here <podcast.issuesetc.org/summer2022.pdf>
+ *Issues, Etc. Exodus Series*
The Book of Exodus has been called the Gospel of the Old Testament. How is the account of God’s deliverance of his people from slavery in Egypt the key to understanding the Old Testament? How is Christ present in the Book of Exodus?
We’ve completed a six-part series of interviews on the Book of Exodus with Dr. Reed Lessing, author of the new book* Deliver Us: God’s Rescue Story in Exodus. *In this series, you will discover deep Biblical insights that will renew your understanding of the entire Old Testament.
*CLICK HERE* <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S5iePQmvy61AYXnqW3OGUoCcqUV35zKsoTlIrGOEKo07Sv8w6ooUqqrkOoxX8PFp4AZByvngOWGlh8Hd0TkHkPzp3e52Hhpmo_L-lT–nEsqERpH07gFIKZuWFtimozuf6I8f8pd8gavUbMAFiO-cYPQ9BttZoiG1muqf5DJHn8=&…> to listen to the entire series.
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek (316) 391-9562
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