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Posted on October 3, 2024 by Christie Lewallen

+ Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity +

October 6, 2024

Jesus’ Incarnation Secures for Us Life, Forgiveness, and Healing

The Lord does not require us to ascend to Him; in mercy He descends to us (Gen. 28:10–17). The ladder in Jacob’s dream was not for climbing; it was the means by which the Lord came to bless Jacob. This event finds its fulfillment in Christ who descended from His throne to save and bless us. By His incarnation He is the eternal bridge between heaven and earth. “The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” (Matt. 9:1–8). The Lord was present in the flesh to absolve the paralytic. Jesus also healed and restored this man’s body. “For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation” (Small Catechism). The Lord still has power on earth to forgive sins. In holy absolution He raises up the new man (Eph. 4:22–28) and bestows the healing medicine which will bring about our resurrection on the Last Day. Thus we say with Jacob, “This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!” (Gen. 28:17)

Sunday Resources:

Sunday Readings:

  • Old Testament:            Genesis 28:10-17
  • Epistle Reading:         Ephesians 4:22-28                              
  • Gospel:                        Matthew 9:1-8

Sunday Catechesis:

  • The Book of Judges

Wednesday Catechesis:

  • The Book of Matthew

Week of the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity (October 6 – 12, 2024):

Sunday          

  • 9:00 a.m.    Divine Service
  • 10:30 a.m.  Bible Study
  • 1:30 p.m.   Misa en Español

Monday ~ Commemoration of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, Pastor

  • No Matins, Pastor Filipek at conference

Tuesday

  • No Matins, Pastor Filipek at conference
  • 7:00 p.m.   Ladies’ meeting at Trudy’s house

Wednesday ~ Commemoration of Abraham

  • 8:30 a.m.    Matins
  • 9:30 a.m.    Bible Study
  • 11:00 a.m.  Divine Service
  • 5:15 p.m.   Catechesis and meal
  • 7:00 p.m.   Evening Prayer

Thursday

  • 8:30 a.m.    Matins
  • No Private Confession
  • 4:00 p.m.   Kuhlman rehearsal

Friday ~ Commemoration of Philip the Deacon          

  • 8:30 a.m.    Matins
  • 4:00 p.m.   Kuhlman Affirmation of Holy Matrimony

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • OMT Theological Reading Group

Tuesday, October 15 (Trinity)

      8:30 am     Matins

      9:15 am     Reading Discussion

      11:15 am   Prayer

      11:30 am   Lunch

Reading Assignment: Due: Lochner, Friedrich.  Liturgical Forms and the Shorter Liturgical Works.  Fort Wayne, Indiana, Emmanuel Press, 2023.  (287 pages)

  • Catechesis begins with a meal at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. There are classes for all ages. Pastor Filipek is teaching confirmation and adults, Kendall Patterson is teaching elementary age, and Amy Filipek is with preschool and younger children. Everyone is welcome!
  • Joint Reformation Festival Join Wichita Circuits 10 and 11 as we celebrate the Reformation with a Divine Service at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church on October 27, 2024. There will be a free potluck banquet to follow at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share; ham and beverages will be provided. Please contact the church office at (316) 685-1571 to let us know how many to prepare for in advance. Come celebrate with us!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Pastor Appreciation Month is October.  Please sign the pastors’ cards in the narthex.
  • Luther Hostel  Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, Indiana, will host its annual Luther Hostel November 6-8, 2024.  This year’s theme is “Timely Topics for the Life of the Church.”  Questions?  Call Tim Witek.  View online HERE.
  • Ladies of Trinity  Would you be interested in gathering to talk about how we can bring traditions of The Church Year into our homes and to encourage each other in Christ.  You are invited to come Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. to Trudy Unruh’s house at 33 N Stratford Rd. for an informal gathering to discuss what such a group might look like using All the Household’s blog as a guide.  Check out their blog here.  Questions? Please contact Trudy Unruh.
  • Do You Like To Sing?  On October 20, the Reformation Choir will practice at 3 p.m. in the choir loft of Trinity.  (The door by the kitchen will be unlocked.)  We will sing the Introit, the Gradual, and hymns from the hymnal for the Reformation festival on October 27th at 4 p.m.  Come sing with us!  Everyone is welcome!
  • CTSFW Christmas Marketplace  The Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne is seeking donations for their Christmas Marketplace.  These gifts encourage the students and bring joy to them, making the holidays memorable in many ways. Are you willing to collect gift cards this  Christmas season? The gift cards will be shared with the students before they leave for their Christmas break in December.  It would be a blessing to receive:   1. Gift cards in increments of $10.00, $20.00, or $25.00, which may be utilized at local Fort Wayne  merchants and national chain stores such as Walmart, Kroger, Target, JC Penney, Meijer, Macy’s, or restaurant chains such as Applebee’s, Cracker Barrel, McDonald’s, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Pizza Hut, Red Robin,  Subway, Texas Roadhouse, Wendy’s, etc.  2. Service station and gas cards from Shell, Marathon, BP, or Speedway in increments of  $25.00 and above. 3. Cash gifts to purchase dining hall lunch tickets.  The lunch tickets allow students who live off  campus to eat lunch on campus rather than  needing to bring their meals from home.  The cards or cash gifts must arrive at the Seminary by  December 1.  Please use this link to download the brochure and donation form.  Thank you!
  • Updated Directory There are copies of the latest church directory in the narthex.  Please pick one up at your leisure.
  • Are You A Dillon’s Shopper? Designate Trinity as your Dillon’s rewards charity online, using the code QG377. You will need to designate Trinity every year for this rewards program.
  • Happenings at Fairmount Ministries 6:47 Tuesdays @ Fairmount!  College Age/Young Adult Fellowship/Bible Group. E-mail hannah@fairmountministries.org for more info. T.O.T.(Formerly Theology on Tap) is Sunday, Oct. 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Old School Tap House in Kechi. Pastor Matthew Goltl from Risen Savior will lead the discussion on Art and Theology: how we depict historical events of scripture in art and how different cultures interpret biblical events. Registration is open for The Gathering on Thursday, Oct. 17th at 5:30 p.m. at Botanica: Lotus Hall! Tickets are $100 or reserve your party (8 seats) for $800.   RSVP at fairmountministries.org/gathering or send check (in memo:The Gathering) to Fairmount Ministries. Questions? E-mail: info@fairmountministries.org, or call 316-684-5224. The Gathering Online Auction opens on Friday, Oct. 4th at 9:00 a.m. This auction is part of the annual benefit dinner.  Guests will be able to bid on several reserved items at the event, also. The online auction will close on 10/17/24 at 7:30pm, during the live event. Starting on Oct. 4th, register for the online auction at event.gives/gathering24. Walter’s Pumpkin Patch: College Age/Young adults trip on Saturday, Oct. 19th. If interested, contact Hannah at hannah@fairmountministries.org. by Thursday, Oct. 17th. We will need to get tickets online. We will meet at Fairmount at 9:15 a.m. to carpool. Cost of ticket is $22.
  • Chicken Noodle Dinner at Faith Lutheran School will be Tuesday October 15th from 5-7 p.m. Prices are: Adults – $10, Children ages 4 to 9 – $5, Children ages 3 and under – Free. You may also buy a quart for $10.  Proceeds will be used for Embrace Pregnancy Center in Derby and other service projects.
  • Faith Lutheran School Dinner & Auction Fundraiser: FLS’s dinner and large auction is Nov. 2, 6:00 pm, at the FLS gym. The dinner features Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, House Salad, Cowboy Beans, Cookies, Brownies, and Ice Cream. The cost is $20 and may be purchased by emailing caseysmith@flsderby.com or calling 788-1715, ext. 103. The silent auction begins at 5 pm and the live auction at 7 pm.
  • Life Chain is on Sunday, October 6th and we need your help to reach as many people as possible with the pro-life message. This event brings together thousands of people from various faith traditions for peaceful prayer and public witness for life.  Have you made plans to join a Life Chain in your community? Find one near you by clicking HERE!  Question? Please call Curt Engelbrect.

RESOURCES:

Issues, Etc.

For the week of October 6

YOUR COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE FOR NEWS, INFORMATION & TRUTH…Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  This week’s topics are: Pro-Child Politics & Race, Using Legal Reasoning with Unbelievers, The Minor Prophets Haggai & Malachi, Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts and more.  You can listen at on-demand at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.  

Listen Here for other Issues, Etc. programs.

As a result of Sunday’s Bible class discussion, these are link to Commemorations, Feasts, and Festivals with information about the Saints:

Link to Feasts and Festivals throughout the Church Year

Link to Commemorations throughout the Church Year

MISCELLANEOUS:

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