*+ THE DAY OF PENTECOST +*
*May 28, 2023*
*Readings:*
Genesis 11:1–9
Acts 2:1–21
John 14:23–31
*The Holy Spirit Gives Peace*
Following the flood, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather, they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27).
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-05-28-Feast-of-Pentecost-Confirmation.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-05-28-Pentecost.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/05-28-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ The Gospel of John
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ The Book of Genesis
*Weekly Schedule (May 28 – June 3, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis (The Gospel of John)
+ 3:00 pm (Spanish) Divine Service
*Monday*
+ *OFFICE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY*
+ *NO MATINS*
+ *NO PRIVATE CONFESSION*
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Wednesday*
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis (The Book of Genesis)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ 7:00 pm Evening Prayer
*Thursday*
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
+ *LUTHERAN CONFESSION SERIES*
+ 12:30 pm Divine Service
+ 2:00 pm Session 1 – The Biblical Basis of Fasting
+ 3:00 pm Break
+ 3:30 pm Session 2 – The Practice of Fasting in the Western Church
+ 5:00 pm Vespers
+ 5:45 pm Beer/Brat Supper
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (June 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
1 [C] Justin, *Martyr*
5 [C] Boniface of Mainz, *Missionary to the Germans*
11 [F] St. Barnabas, Apostle
12 [C] The Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, AD 325
14 [C] Elisha
24 [F] The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
25 [C] Presentation of the Augsburg Confession
26 [C] Jeremiah
27 [C] Cyril of Alexandria, *Pastor and Confessor*
28 [C] Irenaeus of Lyons, *Pastor*
29 [F] St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, **June 13** (Date Change)* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
*Due:* Just, Arthur A. Jr. *Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service*. St. Louis, Missouri, Concordia Publishing House, 2008. (307 pages)
+ *Confirmation Sunday (Pentecost – May 28)*
Our two confirmands this year are Caleb Filipek and Sam Arndt. Please keep Caleb and Sam in your prayers.
+ *Lutheran Confession Series and Brat Dinner: 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. *Please donate snacks for the breaks and/or side dishes and/or desserts *for the meal following Vespers.
*Saturday – June 3*
12:30 pm Divine Service
2:00 pm Session 1 – The Biblical Basis of Fasting
3:00 pm Break
3:30 pm Session 2 – The Practice of Fasting in the Western Church
5:00 pm Vespers
5:45 pm Beer/Brat Supper
*Sunday – June 4*
9:00 am Divine Service (Fr. Ian Kinney – Preaching)
10:30 am Catechesis on The Apocrypha (Fr. Ian Kinney – Teaching)
*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 May 28*
LISTEN TO A LUTHERAN BIBLE STUDY ON THE PHONE… The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily 15-minute verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon. Pastor Weedon is currently leading a study on the Book of Acts. You can listen by calling (618) 262‑0078. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
*Miscellaneous:*
+ *Helpful Links:*
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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