Trinity Torch (Formerly Weekly Update) Advent 1

*+ FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT (AD TE LEVAVI) +*
*November 27, 2022*

*Readings:*
Jeremiah 23:5–8
Romans 13:(8–10) 11–14
Matthew 21:1–9
*The Lord Jesus Comes in Humility to Redeem Us*
The new Church Year begins by focusing on the humble coming of our Lord. “Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey” (Matt. 21:5). Even as He was born in a lowly manger, so Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a beast of burden. For He bears the sin of the world. He is the Son of David riding to His enthronement on the cross, where He shows Himself to be “The LORD is our Righteousness” (Jer. 23:5–6). Our Lord still comes in great humility to deliver His righteousness to us in the Word and Sacraments. Before receiving Christ’s body and blood, we also sing, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” (Matt. 21:9) And as we receive the Sacrament, we set our hearts on His return in glory, for “our salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed” (Rom. 13:11).

*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-11-27-First-Sunday-in-Advent.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-11-27-The-First-Sunday-in-Advent.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/11-27-22-News-Notes.pdf>

*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ The Church

*Prayer Requests:*
+ *For all affected by Hurricane Ian*
+ *The saints of Grace Lutheran Church*
+ *Bill Brooks (Matthew Flint’s stepfather) Recovering from Surgery*
+ *Petersen Family (Mourning John Ryding)*

*Sunday Highlights:*
*Counters: The Wortzes *
*Greeters: Minda Shultz *
*Ushers: David Ketteman *
*Altar Guild: The Wortzes *
*Elder: Keith Buhr*
*Weekly Schedule (November 27 – December 3, 2022):*
*Sunday *
+ 8:00 am Divine Service
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ 3:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Wednesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ 7:00 pm Advent Midweek Service (Vespers)
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Friday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
+ 2:00 pm Advent By Candlelight
*Sunday (December 4)*
+ 8:00 am Divine Service
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ 3:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish)

*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (November 13-20, 2022)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ November 29 – [C] Noah
+ November 30 – [F] St. Andrew, Apostle (R)
+ December 4 – [C] John of Damascus, Theologian and Hymnwriter
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, December 20* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*December’s Book and Reading Assignment*
Anthony Esolen, “In The Beginning Was The Word”, Angelico Press.

+ *Advent By Candlelight*
*Saturday, December 3, 2022 *(Trinity)
See attachment for details
*Announcements:*
+ *Private Confession and Absolution*
· Mondays at 4:30 pm.
+ *Would You Serve? *Please contact Curt Engelbrecht curtengelbrecht@gmail.com
· *Trinity Board of Trustees*
From our bylaws: Board of Trustees:
Administer and supervise maintenance of all property belonging to the congregation; to make contracts; accept and receive grants and bequests; appear in court; in short, to transact all the business of the congregation assigned to them by the Voters Assembly. This does not include signing legal documents for the congregation.
· *Trinity Board of Evangelism *
From our bylaws: Board of Evangelism:
Greeting visitors at worship services; Accomplish canvasses as needed; Call on visitors who attend church and on new people in town; Assist in maintaining an active prospect file; Be active in responding to the emergency needs of those in the church
community; Study the best Evangelism literature available and use every means to promote a strong evangelism program consciousness in the congregation; Inform the congregation of the evangelism program of the Synod.

· *Sunday School Helper*
We are looking for a Sunday School helper to assist Angie Patterson on Sunday mornings.

· *Hospitality Committee*
We are looking for people to join the hospitality committee. One of the focuses of the hospitality committee is coordinating meals throughout the year. An example is helping with the meal for Voter’s Meeting in a couple of weeks.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of November 27*
SACRED MUSIC FOR THE ADVENT SEASON… ”Savior of the Nations, Come,” “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry,” “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending,” “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” You can listen to sacred music for the Advent season 24/7 at lutheranpublicradio.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001O9R4QaIiPGTZc2679b1kt6XPNmINVZNcgJTR1I1TJvUvRnqdhlZfhyK7_IfyGDFq0BlvJvVcVVK0Q5WfY4hbcuaMO7dYQPQ1_eWWKwhfZsMGpn88ZavgITu2j4wzpasgE-HcSycC4K5ecNN4JJzverWXMN7tEutp&c=VjBeHBk_SJ…>, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. 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.

+ *Higher Things Reflection Booklet *
Advent – Christmas
November 27, 2022 – January 5, 2023
Download a free copy of HT Reflections devotional booklet
Reflections-Advent-Christmas-2023-Scrolling.pdf (higherthings.org) <higherthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Reflections-Advent-Christmas-2023-Scrolling.pdf?goal=0_af4f6c5af5-abc2e75fea-346584966>

*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

+ *Attention Youth!*
Higher Things has two summer conferences for 2023. The conference theme is *Beyond Reasonable Doubt*. Registration is now open. Please let Pastor Filipek know if you would be interested in attending. Here is a link for further information. Beyond Reasonable Doubt 2023 – Higher Things <leader.higherthings.org/events/conferences/>
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek (316) 391-9562