Trinity Lutheran Church of Wichita

*+ THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER (MISERICORDIAS DOMINI) +*
*April 23, 2023*

*Readings:*
Ezekiel 34:11–16
1 Peter 2:21–25
John 10:11–16
*The Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep*
Our Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–16). He is not like the hireling, who cares nothing for the sheep and only for himself, who flees when he sees the wolf coming. Rather, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks out His scattered sheep to deliver them (Ezek. 34:11–16). He gathers them and feeds them in rich pasture. He binds up the broken and strengthens the sick. He lays down His life for wandering and wayward sheep. On the cross, Christ bore in His body the attacks of the predators of sin and death and the devil for you that you might be saved. He now lives to restore your soul in the still waters of baptism, to lead you in the paths of righteousness by the voice of His Gospel, to prepare the table of His holy supper before you, that you may dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23). “For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25).
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-23-Third-Sunday-of-Easter-Misericordias-Domini.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-23-The-Third-Sunday-of-Easter.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-23-23-News-Notes.pdf>

*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)

*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 1, 2, 3 John

*Weekly Schedule (April 23 – 29, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ *11:30 am Voter’s Meeting (with meal)*
+ 3:00 pm (Spanish) Divine Service
*Monday*
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ *8:30 am Divine Service ([F] St. Mark, Evangelist)*
+ *9:30 am OMT Theological Reading Group*
*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 (April 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 24 [C] Johann Walter, *Kantor*
+ 25 [F] St. Mark, Evangelist

*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, **April 25* *(Date Change)* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
*Due: *Esolen, Anthony. *The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord*. San Francisco, California, Ignatius Press, 2019. (232 pages)
*Announcements:*
+ *TRINITY VOTER’S MEETING*
Trinity Voter’s Meeting is scheduled for *April 23* at *11:30 am*. Plan on attending Bible Study and then staying for the meeting. We have many important topics to discuss including election of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and Elders positions. *We want all members to attend*. *Please don’t miss it!*
+ *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 use it, they are free to take.

Feel free to take when needed or contact the office for more information.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of April 23*
LUKE BIBLE STUDY… 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 leading a study this week in Luke 22 on The Institution of the Lord’s Supper, Who Is the Greatest?, Jesus Foretells Peter’s Denial, Scripture Must Be Fulfilled in Jesus, Jesus Prays in the Mount of Olives and The Betrayal & Arrest of Jesus. You can listen at your convenience at thewordendures.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qQwtyrkGGXjt3Pmug59Ukg8f7bh-oJvrhTeG8Lngi18dAmWnyUhc9q0ignkShMqEbwoCE-oeR-dpRazJolgbWteQbwclML8zwtIuuMnR3V6P6g-wOG4906VdeM3VLeuxmEBbPix2FP4Hbqd8GL5KwIBSsXPsZTt2&c=UyUoUqZXjT…>, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.
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

*+ SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (QUASIMODO GENITI) +*
*April 16, 2023*

*Readings:*
Ezekiel 37:1–14
1 John 5:4–10
John 20:19–31
*The Wounds of Christ Give Us Life*
“For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood” (1 John 5:7). These three point to Christ and flow from Christ. Jesus shows His disciples His hands side, from which blood and water flowed, saying “Peace be with you.” He presents the wounds which turn our fear to gladness and which restore us to the Father. Jesus breathes on His disciples and says, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (John 20:23). His breath, His words are Spirit and life. They raise up our dry, dead bones and give us new and everlasting life (Ezek. 37:1–14). Christ now gives His ministers to speak His forgiving, Spirit-filled words to the penitent in His stead. Our Lord continues to come to His people, presenting His wounds to us in the Sacraments of water and blood. He bids us to touch His side at His table, to receive His risen body and blood in true faith, that believing we may have life in His name.
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-16-Second-Sunday-of-Easter-Quasimodo-Geniti.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-04-16-The-Second-Sunday-of-Easter.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-16-23-News-Notes.pdf>

*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)

*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 1, 2, 3 John

*Weekly Schedule (April 16 – 22, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 3:00 pm (Spanish) Divine Service
+ 3:30 pm Elder’s Book Study
*Monday *
+ *PASTOR FILIPEK OUT OF TOWN ON SPIRITUAL RETREAT*
+ *No Matins*
+ *No Private Confession*
*Tuesday *
+ *PASTOR FILIPEK OUT OF TOWN ON SPIRITUAL RETREAT*
+ *No Matins*
+ 6:30 pm Sister’s of Sophia (The Ladder)
*Wednesday *
+ *PASTOR FILIPEK OUT OF TOWN ON SPIRITUAL RETREAT*
+ *No Matins*
+ *No Catechesis*
+ *No Divine Service*
+ 5:15 pm Catechesis *(Pastor Metzger)*
+ 7:00 pm Evening Prayer *(Pastor Metzger)*
*Thursday *
+ *PASTOR FILIPEK OUT OF TOWN ON SPIRITUAL RETREAT*
+ *No Matins*
+ 7:00 pm Elder’s Meeting
+ 7:30 pm Hall of Men (The Ladder)
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 6:00 pm CAW Fundraising Banquet (Immanuel Lutheran)
*Saturday*

*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (April 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 20 [C] Johannes Bugenhagen, *Pastor*
+ 21 [C] Anselm of Canterbury, *Theologian*
+ 24 [C] Johann Walter, *Kantor*
+ 25 [F] St. Mark, Evangelist

*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, **April 25* *(Date Change)* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
*Due: *Esolen, Anthony. *The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord*. San Francisco, California, Ignatius Press, 2019. (232 pages)
*Announcements:*
+ *TRINITY VOTER’S MEETING*
Trinity Voter’s Meeting is scheduled for *April 23* at *11:30 am*. Plan on attending Bible Study and then staying for the meeting. We have many important topics to discuss including election of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and Elders positions. *We want all members to attend*. *Please don’t miss it!*
+ *CONCORDIA ACADEMY WICHITA BANQUET:*
You’re invited to join Concordia Academy at their upcoming Fundraiser Banquet and Silent Auction on *Friday, April 21 at 6pm* in the Fellowship Hall (at Immanuel). There is a wonderful evening planned with a meal and renowned speakers. Tickets are free. To reserve your seats contact Amanda Carter at the school office (316) 202-8989.
+ *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 use it, they are free to take.

Feel free to take when needed or contact the office for more information.
+ *TRINITY IS LOOKING FOR A NEW SECRETARY*: This position is 15-20 hours per week and requires proficiency in Microsoft Word (with very basic skills in Microsoft Publisher and Excel a plus.) A familiarity with the LCMS Service Book, the Church Year, and the Service Settings would also be helpful. We will offer LOTS of help and ongoing training!! (Christie isn’t leaving, just retiring!)
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of April 16*
EXPERT GUESTS, EXPANSIVE TOPICS, EXTOLLING CHRIST… 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 teachings include: Putting Children at the Center of Family Policy; Responding to Unanswered Bible Questions; The Doctrine of the Trinity & the Bible; Lies about Human Nature; The Sacrifice of the Mass and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016psFFp75k9C8n3Ichm4ZEbJ4aHbjt5BdOSI351-ZC93yBjGRXEbntVNv36GG_GsG6dlJv456ud4NmUvy4FRvlUhDzofB-kKSP4Tnj525KHM1oClJIGLnWl7AuhQjYSj_EK2D6KEnBT7iPhG0ZLG-Fw==&c=EIZe0iXUJ1FQsREt5P…>, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider. 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) April Newsletter*
mailchi.mp/concordiaacademywichita/caw-march-2023-newsletter-6264013
+ *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

*+ THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD +*
*April 9, 2023*

*Readings:*
Job 19:23–27
1 Corinthians 5:6–8
Mark 16:1–8
*Christ’s Resurrection Means That We Will One Day Be Raised*
“Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed” (1 Cor. 5:7). By the shed blood of Christ, the Lamb of God, eternal death has passed over us. Now we pass with Christ through death into life everlasting. For Christ the crucified One is risen! The stone has been rolled away from the tomb, revealing that the tomb could not hold Him (Mark 16:1–8). Now our Redeemer lives eternally to save us from sin and Satan and the grave, and we can live in the sure hope of our own bodily resurrection with Christ. “After my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God” (Job 19:26). Feasting on the living Christ, who is our meat and drink indeed, we boldly say: “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? . . . But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:54–55, 57).
*Sunday Resources: **(No Links This Week)*
Trinity Bulletin
Congregation At Prayer
News & Notes

*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)

*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 1, 2, 3 John

*The Resurrection of Our Lord Sunday Notes:*
*Weekly Schedule (April 9 – 15, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 11:00 am *EASTER FEAST!!!*
*Monday *
+ *Office Closed*
+ *No Matins*
+ *No Private Confession*
*Tuesday *
+ *No 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
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*

*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (April 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 20 [C] Johannes Bugenhagen, *Pastor*
+ 21 [C] Anselm of Canterbury, *Theologian*
+ 24 [C] Johann Walter, *Kantor*
+ 25 [F] St. Mark, Evangelist

*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, **April 25* *(Date Change)* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
*Due: *Esolen, Anthony. *The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord*. San Francisco, California, Ignatius Press, 2019. (232 pages)
*Announcements:*
+ *TRINITY VOTER’S MEETING*
Trinity Voter’s Meeting is scheduled for *April 23* at *11:30 am*. Plan on attending Bible Study and then staying for the meeting. We have *many important topics* to discuss. *We want all members to attend*. *Please don’t miss it!*
+ *CONCORDIA ACADEMY WICHITA BANQUET:*
You’re invited to join Concordia Academy at their upcoming Fundraiser Banquet and Silent Auction on *Friday, April 21 at 6pm* in the Fellowship Hall (at Immanuel). There is a wonderful evening planned with a meal and renowned speakers. Tickets are free. To reserve your seats contact Amanda Carter at the school office (316) 202-8989.
+ *HOMEMADE FOOD TO SHARE*
There is a shelf in the kitchen fridge with individual bags and containers of homemade food. Any member who would like a home cooked item or wants to share with someone who could use it, they are free to take.

Feel free to take when needed or contact the office for more information.
+ *WEDNESDAY NIGHT CATECHESIS*
Starts again this Wednesday, *April 12*.
+ *TRINITY IS LOOKING FOR A NEW SECRETARY*: This position is 15-20 hours per week and requires proficiency in Microsoft Word (with very basic skills in Microsoft Publisher and Excel a plus.) A familiarity with the LCMS Service Book, the Church Year, and the Service Settings would also be helpful. We will offer LOTS of help and ongoing training!! (Christie isn’t leaving, just retiring!)
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of April 9*
SACRED MUSIC FOR THE EASTER SEASON… “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today,” “Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands,” “I Know That My Redeemer Lives,” “Awake, My Heart, with Gladness,” “He’s Risen, He’s Risen.” You can listen 24/7 to sacred music for the 50 days of the Easter season at lutheranpublicradio.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DKeLyLDqnFiybGIA2qSrj5IllCzPdn_cUPYoEF9W4ee-r4DfHyaS5k8wyR_OZpK0wLJcX3wT3CL9_BoL0A81yYQ5IEvaIft5mUY2rKFYfUeHecgY5lQgsyla4wGLRRZevfX97x_IE6I_Y0wVvA2k-p5pfsDEndCL&c=uMhJxublos…>, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. 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) April Newsletter*
mailchi.mp/concordiaacademywichita/caw-march-2023-newsletter-6264013
+ *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