*March 26, 2023*
*Readings:*
Genesis 22:1–14 The Lutheran Missal Project: Genesis 22:1-19
Hebrews 9:11–15
John 8:(42–45) 46–59 The Lutheran Missal Project: John 8:46-59a
*Jesus Is Our Redemption*
In the temple Jesus said, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never see death” (John 8:51). For Jesus came to taste death for us—to drink the cup of suffering to the dregs in order that we might be released from its power. Clinging to His life-giving words, we are delivered from death’s sting and its eternal judgment. Christ is our High Priest, who entered the Most Holy Place and with His own blood obtained everlasting redemption for His people (Heb. 9:11–15). He is the One who was before Abraham was, and yet is his descendant. He is the promised Son who carries the wood up the mountain for the sacrifice, who is bound and laid upon the altar of the cross. He is the ram who is offered in our place, who is willingly caught in the thicket of our sin, and who wears the crown of thorns upon His head (Gen. 22:1–14). Though Jesus is dishonored by the sons of the devil, He is vindicated by the Father through the cross.
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-26-The-Fifth-Sunday-in-Lent-Judica.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-26-Fifth-Sunday-in-Lent-Judica.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-26-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 1, 2, 3 John
*Lent 5 Notes:*
+ *Suggested Lenten Fast* – Please see the *attached* brochure On The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting
+ The Gloria Patri is omitted in all services, except in the Holy Communion Service on Maundy Thursday.
+ Crucifixes and crosses are covered with unbleached linen.
*Weekly Schedule (March 26 – April 1, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 3:00 pm Spanish Service
*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
+ *5:30 pm Midweek Lenten Meal*
+ *5:45 pm Private Confession*
+ 7:00 pm Midweek Lenten Vespers
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (March 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 31 [C] Joseph, *Patriarch*
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, **April 25* *(Date Change)* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
*Due: *Esolen, Anthony. *The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord*. San Francisco, California, Ignatius Press, 2019. (232 pages)
*Announcements:*
+ *EASTER FEAST!!!*
Plan on attending the Easter Feast following the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord, Divine Service on April 9. There will be great food, drinks, board games for the kids, campfire, and a lot of celebration. The fast will be over. It will be time to feast!
*DETAILS:*
*1) **RSVP* – Please RSVP by a) signing the sheet in the narthex, b) email office@tlc.kscoxmail.com, or c) call church office at (316) 685-1571
*2) *Please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to share.
*Pastor Filipek is looking for volunteers to help pull this event off. Please volunteer to help make this a success.*
+ *HOMEMADE FOOD TO SHARE*
There is a shelf in the kitchen fridge with individual bags and containers of homemade food. Any member who would like a home cooked item or wants to share with someone who could use it, they are free to take.
Feel free to take when needed or contact the office for more information.
+ *PRIVATE CONFESSION DURING LENT (ADDITIONAL TIME)*
I will be adding an additional time slot for private confession during Lent. I will hear confession on Wednesdays from 5:45 – 6:30 pm.
+ *FREE LSB HYMNAL *
If you do not own a LSB Hymnal but would like one, please contact Pastor Filipek. We have many copies that were donated so that all the saints at Trinity would have a hymnal for use at home.
+ *WEDNESDAY NIGHT CATECHESIS*
We will not meet during Lent. We will start up again on *April 12*.
+ *TRINITY IS LOOKING FOR A NEW SECRETARY*: This position is 15-20 hours per week and requires proficiency in Microsoft Word (with very basic skills in Microsoft Publisher and Excel a plus.) A familiarity with the LCMS Service Book, the Church Year, and the Service Settings would also be helpful. We will offer LOTS of help and ongoing training!! (Christie isn’t leaving, just retiring!)
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of March 26*
PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR LUTHERAN LAITY… You’re invited to attend the 2023 Issues, Etc. “Making the Case” Conference Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 at Concordia University Chicago. Speakers include: LCMS President Matt Harrison, Mollie Hemingway of Fox News, Mark Hemingway of RealClear Investigations, Kyle Mann of The Babylon Bee, Pastor Peter Bender of the Concordia Catechetical Academy, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and Pastor Will Weedon of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever. The registration fee is $160 and includes three meals. Reduced room rates, including on-campus dorms, are available. For more information, visit issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NMW0GyrQzueMpSrw8zecFBL7TrxBoRBgKXofUR-IQ-CZuhONM50Dsmtfr2CAq2oLKFRuN6rpQGB18BhkqqX2iEzSTiQxbbwi7dZyWSdaLIWNzSI59vxtIknuRrY5KaDxoe3prnCtzW_2MTs-FuUtpg==&c=Xf102MA3x1AvSVcE5z…> or call (618) 223-8385. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
*Miscellaneous:*
+ *From Amy Filipek*: Thank you to all for prayers, food, and warm wishes after my surgery. I am recovering and doing well.
+ *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
+ *CAW (Concordia Academy Wichita) March Newsletter*
mailchi.mp/concordiaacademywichita/caw-march-2023-newsletter-6261965
+ *CAW (Concordia Academy Wichita) April “Report Card”*
Please read the attachment.
*Helpful Links:*
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 Synod LCMS.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