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Posted on November 7, 2024 by Christie Lewallen

+ Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity +

November 10, 2024

Faith Comes by Hearing the Word of Christ

You must use your ears and not your eyes; for God’s kingdom in this world is one of faith, and faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ. The people of Israel, however, wanted to walk not by faith but by sight. When Moses delayed in coming down the mountain, they decided to make a visible god for themselves, the golden calf (Ex. 32:1). Upon such faithless and false worshipers God’s judgment comes. Only on the Last Day will our faith be turned to sight. “For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man” (Matt. 24:27). The Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, and He will gather His people to Himself, both the living and the dead. In a world in which our days are few and full of trouble (Job 14:1), let us comfort one another with these words of the resurrection and the coming of our Lord Jesus.

Sunday Resources:

Sunday Readings:

Sunday Catechesis:

  • The Book of Judges

Wednesday Catechesis:

  • The Book of Matthew

Week of the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity

(November 10 – November 16, 2024):

  • Sunday          
    • 8:30 a.m.    Choir Practice in Fellowship Hall
    • 9:00 a.m.    Divine Service
    • 10:30 a.m.  Bible Study
    • 1:30 p.m.    Misa en Español
  • Monday ~ Commemoration of Martin of Tours, Pastor
    • 8:30 a.m.    Matins
  • Tuesday
    • 8:30 a.m.    Matins
    • 7:00 p.m.   Council meeting
  • Wednesday
    • 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 ~ Commemoration of Justinian, Christian Ruler and Confessor of Christ
    • 8:30 a.m.    Matins
    • 4:30 p.m.   Private Confession
  • Friday
    • 8:30 a.m.    Matins

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Annual Voters’ Meeting will be November 17th.  A light lunch will be served.

OMT Theological Reading Group

      Tuesday, November 19 (Trinity)

      8:30 am     Matins

      9:15 am     Reading Discussion

      11:15 am   Prayer

      11:30 am   Lunch

Reading Assignment: Due: Salkeld, Brett.  Transubstantiation:  Theology, History, and Christian Unity.  Ada, Michigan, Baker Academic Publishing, 2019.  (288 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!  The last day of Catechesis for 2024 will be November 20.  Wednesday classes will resume January 8, 2025.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Volunteer Convention Delegate(s) Needed!  The 75th LCMS Kansas District convention will be June 5-6, 2025 at Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina, KS.  Each congregation in Kansas is required to send one lay delegate to the convention.  An alternate delegate is also needed in case the lay delegate is unable to attend.  If you are able and willing to attend the Kansas District convention next summer as a delegate or an alternate, please talk to Pastor Filipek by November 14, 2024.

Concordia Academy Wichita Concert Series Concordia Academy is hosting the 2nd Annual Concert Series Friday, November 15th at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.  CAW is partnering with Fairmount Ministries and Coffee and Wichita Grand Opera to present two of J. S. Bach’s cantatas.  A student art show and light reception will follow the musical portion of the evening.  Donations will be accepted at the door to benefit the Concordia Academy Scholarship Fund.  Visit CAWichita.org to learn more.

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!

Week of Thanksgiving Schedule  Matins will be offered November 25, 26, and 27 at 8:30 a.m.  There will be no Bible Study or 11 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, November 27.  There will be a Thanksgiving Eve Divine Service at 5:30 p.m.  The church office will be closed and no Matins will be offered November 28 or 29 due to the holiday.   

Updated Directory There are copies of the latest church directory in the narthex.  Please pick one up at your leisure.

The last day of Catechesis for 2024 will be November 20.  Wednesday classes will resume January 8, 2025.

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 studying Romans  E-mail hannah@fairmountministries.org for more info.
    • Orphan Grain Train: Saturday, Nov. 9th: 9 to noon  Second Saturday of each month. Help sort clothes. For more information e-mail hannah@fairmountministries.org.
    • Every Wednesday and Friday enjoy Tomato Basil soup while supplies last! Buy it by the cup or bowl by itself, or pair it with a salad or grilled cheese.
    • T.O.T. (formerly Theology on Tap) Sunday, Nov. 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Old School Tap House in Kechi  Pastor C. J. Luttinen from Risen Savior will lead the discussion on Sports in a Christian’s life.
    • Friendsgiving! Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 19th starting at 6:47 p.m.  Bring a salad, side dish, or dessert and a friend. We will also pack the items for Operation Christmas Child.
    • Operation Christmas Child Donations Needed:  -shoes, craft supplies, small toys, hygiene supplies, school supplies, sewing kits, flashlights  Drop off your items at Fairmount by Friday, Nov. 15th

A Message from The Kansas District LCMS Office  As many of you know, there is a great need in the eastern regions of the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Countless people, including LCMS members and congregations, are grieving the loss of their businesses, homes, and even their loved ones. Yet equally swift have been the many congregations, organizations, church members, and volunteers from around the Synod who have contributed their time, resources, finances, and prayers to aid those affected by the hurricane.  Provided below are links for the three districts receiving contributions:

LCMS Mid-South District: https://mid-southlcms.org/ 

LCMS Southeastern District: https://se.lcms.org/  

LCMS Florida-Georgia District: https://flgadistrict.org/

 Funds received will be distributed by these districts for survivor support and some volunteer support. This will be a long-term ongoing recovery.  Let us join in prayer together as we “encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11).  In the service of Christ, Rev. Justin Panzer, Kansas District President

RESOURCES:

Issues, Etc.

For the week of November 10

Unanswered Bible Questions . . . Issues, Etc., a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio, will have Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Brian Kachelmeier respond to your unanswered Bible questions. You can submit your question via email: talkback@issuesetc.org, Facebook: facebook.com/issuesetc, X: @IssuesEtc or the Issues, Etc. Comment Line: (618) 223-8382. You can listen to the interview at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app or 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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