*December 25, 2022*
*Readings:*
Exodus 40:17–21; 34–38
Titus 3:4–7
John 1:1–14 (15–18)
*The Living and Life-Giving Word of God Dwells among Us in the Flesh*
In the beginning God created all things through His Word, His Son. But man fell into sin, and with man all creation was cursed. Therefore, God spoke His Word again, this time into the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary. The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle of our human nature (Ex. 40:17–21, 34–38). “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1–14). The Son of God took on our flesh and blood and died on the cross in order that we might receive the right to become the children of God through faith. Baptized into Christ’s body, we are made partakers of a new Genesis, “the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:4–7). In Christ, the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man has truly appeared.
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin Lessons & Carols <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-12-24-Christmas-Eve-Lessons-and-Carols.pdf>
Trinity Bulletin Midnight Mass <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-12-24-Christmas-Midnight-Mass.pdf>
Trinity Bulletin Christmas Day <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-12-25-Feast-of-the-Nativity.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-12-25_The-Nativity-of-Our-Lord.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-25-22-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:** (No Bible Class on Sunday, December 25)*
+ Topic: The Church
*Wednesday Catechesis:** (No Bible Class on Wednesday, December 28)*
+ 2 Peter
*Prayer Requests:*
+ Tori Myers (grand-daughter of Tom Nickel) who has entered the Air Force
*Sunday Highlights:*
*Counters: The Schneiders*
*Greeters: The Smiths *
*Ushers: Derrel Pressnell *
*Altar Guild: Sheryl Anderson *
*Elder: Kendall Patterson*
*Sunday Notes:*
+ There will be one service on Christmas Day at *10:00 am*
+ Pastor Filipek will be taking personal time off the week after Christmas Day. However, he will still pray Matins at Trinity. However, if you would like to celebrate the Feasts, please attend with our brothers and sisters at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
+ *New Sunday Schedule Starting January 1, 2023*
· *9:00 am Divine Service*
· *10:30 am Bible Study*
*Weekly Schedule (December 25-31, 2022):*
**** Denotes a service at Immanuel Lutheran*
*Saturday (December 24)*
+ 7:00 pm Christmas Eve: Lessons and Carols
+ 11:00 pm Christmas Eve: Midnight Mass
*Sunday *
+ 10:00 am Divine Service
+ 1:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
**** 11:00 am Divine Service **[St. Stephen, Martyr] **Immanuel *
+ No Private Confession this week
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ **** 11:00 am Divine Service **[St. John, Apostle and Evangelist] **Immanuel *
*Wednesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ No Bible Study this week
+ No Divine Service at Trinity this week
**** 11:00 am Divine Service **[The Holy Innocents, Martyrs] **Immanuel *
+ No Catechesis this week
+ No Evening Prayer this week
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Friday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
+ 5:30 pm Divine Service *(New Year’s Eve)*
*Sunday (**January 1**)*
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Bible Study
+ 3:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish)
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (December 2022)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 26 – [F] St. Stephen, Martyr
+ 27 – [F] St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
+ 28 – [F] The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
+ 29 – [C] David
+ 31 – [F] Eve of the Circumcision and Name of Jesus
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *Private Confession and Absolution*
· *NO PRIVATE CONFESSION THIS WEEK **(December 25-31)*
+ *New Sunday Schedule Starting January 1, 2023*
· *9:00 am Divine Service*
· *10:30 am Bible Study*
*Announcements:*
+ *Trinity Office Hours (New Office Hours)*
The secretary will now be in the office Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (Thursday, if needed) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phone messages will be checked daily 316-685-1571.
+ *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.
· *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 December 25*
SACRED MUSIC & TALK FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON… You can listen 24/7 to sacred talk and music for the 12 days of Christmas at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6O5fH8rAn3vh4z4j2Hn5WMu0UG6Set8S1yh5Ha0EftXQXR-Meoei4WE6aZ9bpKFyQqO25AdR0QPXNBbFxb5XPn7O74TDfaLhX47YpIH6oWXOzSBB9TpYyhg1dqLqSSSddXMWjlmnU=&c=62BeVSX6k-M7oS9rM7nbtPWirdEJRG…> , lutheranpublicradio.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6O5fH8rAn3vh4z4j2Hn5WMu0UG6Set8S1yh5Ha0EftXQXR-Meoep1B-8hK_DMLdA0gQzC1Mz7YDk4jqxohebpqx_eGi1g43MUr6oJDAHHh2R1S_F4TsY5XD68DXVGQrRP9ZDxnIPIr2Y3lWwCMDvEog6ceUhPT&c=62BeVSX6k-…>, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, TuneIn, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
+ *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/>
+ *Dillons Community Rewards and Amazon Smile*
Please consider donating your Dillons and/or Amazon Smile Rewards to Trinity Lutheran Church. Every donation is a help and appreciated.
+ *2023 Kansas District Life Conference & March for Life*
Here is an email from District President Panzer:
Dear Friends,
Rejoice! Your King comes to you!
In light of the 2023 Kansas District Life Conference and March for Life, I want to draw your attention to three things:
1. Please register for the event at this link by *January 18, 2023* – kslcms.org/caring-ministry/life-ministry/2023-life-conference/
2. When registering, please pay for the lunch. Scroll to the bottom of the website page and click on the red “Lunch Payment” button.
3. Please also register for the “March for Life” with this link by *December 31, 2022* – www.lcms-life.org/need/detail/?need_id=737571 This will ensure that you receive a stocking hat and hymn sing sign.
Thank you! We look forward to your participation, and we will continue to pray for the mighty of the Holy Spirit in the State of Kansas for the respect of life from womb to the tomb.
In the service of Christ,
Rev. Justin Panzer
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek
Trinity Lutheran Church 611 South Erie Street Wichita, KS 67211-2999 tlcwichita.org (316) 685-1571
Greece-2023-Full-Color-Brochure.pdf