*+ FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (CANTATE) +*
*May 7, 2023*
*Readings:*
Isaiah 12:1–6
James 1:16–21
John 16:5–15
*Jesus Promises to Send His Holy Spirit, the Helper*
Though Jesus has departed from us visibly to the right hand of the Father who sent Him, yet this is to our advantage. For Jesus—who is Lord over all creation, who intercedes for us before the Father, who is preparing a place for us in heaven—has sent the Helper, the Spirit of Truth (John 16:5–15). “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” through Jesus Christ (James 1:17). The Holy Spirit helps us by taking what is Christ’s and declaring it to us. In the Word of truth, the Spirit works repentance and delivers to us the forgiveness of sins, the righteousness of Christ, and victory over the devil. For the ruler of this world is judged and defeated by the cross. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we have been brought forth to new life in Him who is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Confident of our resurrection with Christ we confess, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid” (Is. 12:2).
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-05-07-Fifth-Sunday-of-Easter-Cantate-DS.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023-05-07-The-Fifth-Sunday-of-Easter.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/05-07-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ Jude
*Weekly Schedule (May 7 – 13, 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 *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 7:00 pm Council 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?>
+ 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.
+ *Trinity Men’s Event*
Men’s Firearm and Whiskey Sampling – Join the men of Trinity on *Saturday, May 27th at 2:00 pm* for a group range day at the Eldorado Lake public range. Afterwards, join us at Trinity’s parsonage (Pastor Filipek’s) for a whiskey tasting. For both halves, bring your favorites and something to share and enjoy. Sons are welcome, age appropriate beverages will be available. Contact Allen Herbert with questions.
+ *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.
+ *FUNDRAISER CONCORDIA ACADEMY WICHITA (CAW)*
Save the date for *Tuesday, May 16* and take the night off from the kitchen. We have a fundraiser scheduled for that evening at *Slim Chickens over at 21st and Greenwich area from 5-9pm.* Simply come and eat during those hours and when you pay for your meal let them know that you are there for the “Concordia Academy Fundraiser” and 15% of your purchase will come back to CAW. Don’t forget to share this with friends and family!
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of May 7*
How does a Christian navigate the rising tide of lies and half-truths regarding human nature, human purpose and our place in God’s creation? Is man free to define himself and his own truth, or is there an eternal Truth to guide us and free us from falsehood?
We’ve produced a three-part series on Human Nature with Pr. Christopher Esget, author of the new book *(Dis)ordered: The Lies about Human Nature and the Truth that Set Us Free*. *CLICK HERE* <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001PG3IQXnlEjwcrgz3x2lVWi7BlWK4NkEFeVVh1SY2lpu_riWzVCXuuDL3sRGIpYv1BajcM9iBCyZlYmjNY7FDsVfeO1W3g_qMqxkVYbcKq3u3_lYACbq6D2cafmhVYdYXR2gUyP8LhyJ2ZSHf5TwtZeK2A_aPIvFX&c=XDub2fsOJz…> to listen to the entire series.
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