*+ FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (JUBILATE) +*
*April 30, 2023*
*Readings:*
Isaiah 40:25–31
1 Peter 2:11–20
John 16:16–22
*Those Who Wait on the Lord Shall Rejoice*
The people of God are pilgrims and sojourners in this world, looking ahead to a destination yet to come (1 Peter 2:11–20). Though we are now children of God, the fullness of what we shall be has not yet been revealed (1 John 3:1–3). We are those who wait on the Lord. “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him” (Lam. 3:25). Jesus tells us that the wait is just a little while. “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me” (John 16:16). Though you must experience sorrow for a time, though you must live as strangers in a world that is at enmity with Christ, yet your sorrow will be turned to joy when He returns. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength” (Is. 40:31). The little while of weeping shall be replaced with an eternity of rejoicing in the presence of Christ the crucified and risen Savior. “And no one will take your joy from you” (John 16:22).
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-30-Fourth-Sunday-of-Easter-Jubilate.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-30-The-Fourth-Sunday-of-Easter.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-30-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 2, 3 John
*Weekly Schedule (April 30 – May 6, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 3:00 pm (Spanish) Divine Service
*Monday*
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ *NO MATINS (Pastor Filipek is gone for Circuit Meeting)*
*Wednesday*
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ 5:15 pm Catechesis
+ 7:00 pm Evening Prayer
*Thursday*
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 7:30 pm Hall of Men (The Ladder)
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (May 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 1 [F] St. Philip and St. James, Apostles
+ 2 [C] Athanasius of Alexandria, *Pastor and Confessor*
+ 4 [C] Friedrich Wyneken, *Pastor and Missionary*
+ 5 [C] Frederick the Wise, *Christian Ruler*
+ 7 [C] C.F.W. Walther, *Theologian*
+ 9 [C] Job
+ 11 [C] Cyril and Methodius, *Missionaries to the Slavs*
+ 21 [C] Emperor Constantine, *Christian Ruler, *and Helena, *Mother of Constantine*
+ 24 [C] Esther
+ 25 [C] Bede the Venerable, *Theologian*
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, May 16* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
*Due:* Cantalamessa, Raniero. *Come, Creator Spirit: Meditations on the Veni Creator*. Collegeville, Minnesota, The Liturgical Press, 2003. (416 pages)
+ *Elder’s Monthly Book Study*
*May 21*
All are invited to participate in the Elder’s Monthly Book Study. There is no preparation for attendance. We get together to read and discuss the book at the meeting. We will be starting a new book in May. The book we will be discussing is Ceremony and Celebration by Paul H.D. Lang. Ceremony and Celebration | Emmanuel Press <emmanuelpress.us/books/ceremony-and-celebration/> If you want to know more about Lutheran Liturgical Worship, please join us.
+ *Lutheran Confession Series: Jesus said, “When You Fast”*
*June 3-4*
Pastor Ian Kinney will be our guest speaker this year. He will be presenting on fasting in the Scriptures and in the Lutheran/Western Church. On Sunday, he will preach at the Divine Service and present on the Apocrypha during catechesis. Plan on attending and please invite others. Attached is the flyer with all the information.
*Announcements:*
+ *HOMEMADE FOOD TO SHARE*
There is a refrigerator where the old Dr. Pepper soda machine was. Inside the fridge contains individual bags and containers of homemade food. Any member who would like a home cooked item or wants to share with someone who could also use one, they are free to take.
Feel free to take when needed or contact the office for more information.
+ *ARE YOU A DILLONS SHOPPER?* Designate Trinity as your Dillons rewards charity online, using the code QG377. You will need to *designate Trinity every year* for this rewards program.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of April 30*
LUTHERAN TALK AND MUSIC MOBILE APP… You can listen to Lutheran talk and music 24/7, anytime, anywhere with the free Lutheran Public Radio app. You can download for your cell phone at the App Store, Google Play or at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001tyR8K-3PSD_bts-CJPMAJ9zSDzWuZNsN-R_aVfOgz-6TgUeSvNT0NaFs1LmFklCN_l8bb_3ZsH3JOABuFmtYAkvBOA-DgYXDL5LtweFrX3D12bNpsJVM5nFYElpxkAnaCAL0_dW2piE=&c=LiqtVUYpVjlfVyLhZH8i3fS6mIF4-p…> .
Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
*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
+ *CAW (Concordia Academy Wichita) OPEN ENROLLMENT*
We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Scholarships are available on a first come first served basis. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about enrollment at CAW please contact our office at 316-202-8989 or email us at CAW_info@concordiaacademywichita.org
*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
Lutheran-Confessions-XXVII.docx