Trinity Lutheran Church of Wichita

*+ PALM SUNDAY/PASSION SUNDAY (PALMARUM) +*
*April 2, 2023*

*Readings:*
John 12:12–19 (Palm Sunday Procession)
Zechariah 9:9–12
Philippians 2:5–11
Matthew 26:1—27:66
*The Cross and Passion of Our Lord Are the Hour of His Glory*
“Behold, your King is coming to you . . . humble and mounted on a donkey” (Zech. 9:9–12; Mt. 21:1–9). Our Lord rides in this humble fashion because He is entering Jerusalem to humble Himself even to the point of death on a cross (Phil. 2:5–11). His kingly crown will not be made of gold but of thorns, the sign of sin’s curse. For His royal reign is displayed in bearing this curse for His people, saving us from our enemies by sacrificing His own life. The sinless One takes the place of the sinner so that the sinner can be freed and bear the name “Barabbas,” “son of the Father” (Matthew 26 and 27). It is at the name of this exalted Savior, Jesus, that we bow in humble faith. With the centurion who declared, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Mt. 27:54), we are also given to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:11).
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-04-02-Palm-Sunday.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-04-02-Palm-Sunday-1.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/04-02-23-News-Notes.pdf>

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

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

*Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday Notes:*
+ All gather in the Narthex or Parking Lot around the processional cross with palm branches in hand.
+ The congregation processes into the sanctuary, following the cross. Each member lays his palms on the floor at the entrance to the chancel.
+ The entire passion narrative will be read. The tradition of standing during the Gospel reading is intended to recognize the very voice of Jesus in our midst—it is a sign of great reverence. If you desire, you may stand for the reading; or, due to its length, you may sit.
*Weekly Schedule (April 2 – 8, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 3:00 pm Spanish Service
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
+ 7:00 pm Compline (Holy Monday)
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 7:00 pm Compline (Holy Tuesday)
*Wednesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ *5:45 pm Private Confession*
+ 7:00 pm Compline (Holy Wednesday)
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Service
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 12:00 pm Good Friday Chief Service
+ 7:00 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Vespers
*Saturday*
+ 8:00 pm Easter Vigil

*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?>
+ 6 [C] Lucas Cranach and Albrecht Durer, *Artists*
+ 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:*
+ *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.
+ *EASTER FEAST!!!*
Plan on attending the Easter Feast following the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord, Divine Service on April 9. There will be great food, drinks, board games for the kids, campfire, and a lot of celebration. The fast will be over. It will be time to feast!

*DETAILS:*
*1) **RSVP* – Please RSVP by a) signing the sheet in the narthex, b) email office@tlc.kscoxmail.com, or c) call church office at (316) 685-1571
*2) *Please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to share.
*3) **Please bring a favorite board game and/or card game for kids*

+ *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*
We will not meet during Lent. We will start up again on *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 2*
HOLY WEEK PODCASTS… 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: The Hymn “O Lord, We Praise Thee,” The Seven Words of Christ from the Cross, The Hymn “Upon the Cross Extended,” Apparent Contradictions in the Events of Holy Week and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017vgnHKyu_IdArFeGsJYuPfgjQ5cQtLrYmS6cEwCWiXQQokB0qk0DATmltOgFRH0HoNksmeqZ89GeBdbBva6UVXQvIdSOL_6qja3ZXPCLSUqOqo8YFSBaGzrCPYtbSkoUrBLxzpGd0sizX_0OOzu0zw==&c=IGdxhEw_VjPZqOnxS0…>, 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
+ *Concordia Academy* enrollment for 2023-2024 is open! Follow this *link <www.concordiaacademywichita.org/admissions.html>* to find out how to enroll your high schooler for the 2023-2024 school year.

+ *CAW (Concordia Academy Wichita) March Newsletter*
mailchi.mp/concordiaacademywichita/caw-march-2023-newsletter-6261965
+ *CAW (Concordia Academy Wichita) April “Report Card”*
Please read the attachment.
*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

*+ LENT 5 (Judica) +*
*March 26, 2023*

*Readings:*
Genesis 22:1–14 The Lutheran Missal Project: Genesis 22:1-19
Hebrews 9:11–15
John 8:(42–45) 46–59 The Lutheran Missal Project: John 8:46-59a
*Jesus Is Our Redemption*
In the temple Jesus said, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never see death” (John 8:51). For Jesus came to taste death for us—to drink the cup of suffering to the dregs in order that we might be released from its power. Clinging to His life-giving words, we are delivered from death’s sting and its eternal judgment. Christ is our High Priest, who entered the Most Holy Place and with His own blood obtained everlasting redemption for His people (Heb. 9:11–15). He is the One who was before Abraham was, and yet is his descendant. He is the promised Son who carries the wood up the mountain for the sacrifice, who is bound and laid upon the altar of the cross. He is the ram who is offered in our place, who is willingly caught in the thicket of our sin, and who wears the crown of thorns upon His head (Gen. 22:1–14). Though Jesus is dishonored by the sons of the devil, He is vindicated by the Father through the cross.
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-26-The-Fifth-Sunday-in-Lent-Judica.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-26-Fifth-Sunday-in-Lent-Judica.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-26-23-News-Notes.pdf>

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

*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 1, 2, 3 John
*Lent 5 Notes:*
+ *Suggested Lenten Fast* – Please see the *attached* brochure On The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting
+ The Gloria Patri is omitted in all services, except in the Holy Communion Service on Maundy Thursday.
+ Crucifixes and crosses are covered with unbleached linen.
*Weekly Schedule (March 26 – April 1, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 3:00 pm Spanish Service
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Wednesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ *5:30 pm Midweek Lenten Meal*
+ *5:45 pm Private Confession*
+ 7:00 pm Midweek Lenten Vespers
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*

*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (March 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 31 [C] Joseph, *Patriarch*
*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:*
+ *EASTER FEAST!!!*
Plan on attending the Easter Feast following the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord, Divine Service on April 9. There will be great food, drinks, board games for the kids, campfire, and a lot of celebration. The fast will be over. It will be time to feast!

*DETAILS:*
*1) **RSVP* – Please RSVP by a) signing the sheet in the narthex, b) email office@tlc.kscoxmail.com, or c) call church office at (316) 685-1571
*2) *Please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to share.

*Pastor Filipek is looking for volunteers to help pull this event off. Please volunteer to help make this a success.*

+ *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.
+ *PRIVATE CONFESSION DURING LENT (ADDITIONAL TIME)*
I will be adding an additional time slot for private confession during Lent. I will hear confession on Wednesdays from 5:45 – 6:30 pm.
+ *FREE LSB HYMNAL *
If you do not own a LSB Hymnal but would like one, please contact Pastor Filipek. We have many copies that were donated so that all the saints at Trinity would have a hymnal for use at home.
+ *WEDNESDAY NIGHT CATECHESIS*
We will not meet during Lent. We will start up again on *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 March 26*
PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR LUTHERAN LAITY… You’re invited to attend the 2023 Issues, Etc. “Making the Case” Conference Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 at Concordia University Chicago. Speakers include: LCMS President Matt Harrison, Mollie Hemingway of Fox News, Mark Hemingway of RealClear Investigations, Kyle Mann of The Babylon Bee, Pastor Peter Bender of the Concordia Catechetical Academy, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone and Pastor Will Weedon of The Word of the Lord Endures Forever. The registration fee is $160 and includes three meals. Reduced room rates, including on-campus dorms, are available. For more information, visit issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NMW0GyrQzueMpSrw8zecFBL7TrxBoRBgKXofUR-IQ-CZuhONM50Dsmtfr2CAq2oLKFRuN6rpQGB18BhkqqX2iEzSTiQxbbwi7dZyWSdaLIWNzSI59vxtIknuRrY5KaDxoe3prnCtzW_2MTs-FuUtpg==&c=Xf102MA3x1AvSVcE5z…> or call (618) 223-8385. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
*Miscellaneous:*
+ *From Amy Filipek*: Thank you to all for prayers, food, and warm wishes after my surgery. I am recovering and doing well.

+ *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) March Newsletter*
mailchi.mp/concordiaacademywichita/caw-march-2023-newsletter-6261965
+ *CAW (Concordia Academy Wichita) April “Report Card”*
Please read the attachment.
*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

*+ LENT 4 (LAETARE) +*
*March 19, 2023*

*Readings:*
Exodus 16:2–21
Galatians 4:21–31 The Lutheran Missal Project: Galatians 4:22-5:1a
John 6:1–15
*The Lord Feeds His People*
The Lord provided bread from heaven for His people in the wilderness (Ex. 16:2–21). Now He who is Himself the living bread from heaven miraculously provides bread for the five thousand (John 6:1–15). This takes place near the time of the Passover, after a great multitude had followed Jesus across the sea, and when He went up on a mountain. Seen in this way, Jesus is our new and greater Moses, who releases us from the bondage of Mount Sinai and makes us free children of the promise (Gal. 4:21–31). Five loaves become twelve baskets—that is, the five books of Moses find their goal and fulfillment in Christ, whose people continue steadfastly in the doctrine and fellowship of the twelve apostles, and in the breaking and receiving of the bread of life, which is the body of Christ together with His precious blood, and in the prayers (Acts 2:41–47). So it is that God’s people “shall not hunger or thirst” (Is. 49:8–13). For He abundantly provides for us in both body and soul.
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-19-The-Fourth-Sunday-in-Lent-Laetare-DS.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-03-19-Fourth-Sunday-in-Lent-Laetare.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/03-19-23-News-Notes.pdf>

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

*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 1, 2, 3 John
*Lent 4 Notes:*
+ *Suggested Lenten Fast* – Please see the *attached* brochure On The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting
*Weekly Schedule (March 19 – 25, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 3:30 pm Elder’s Book Study
+ *No Spanish Service This Week*
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:15 am OMT Theological Reading Group
*Wednesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ *5:30 pm Midweek Lenten Meal*
+ *5:45 pm Private Confession*
+ 7:00 pm Midweek Lenten Vespers
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Friday Pastor Filipek’s Day Off *
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
+ 5:00 pm The Annunciation of Our Lord Divine Service (Immanual Lutheran)

*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (March 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 19 [F] St. Joseph, Guardian of Jesus
+ 25 [F] The Annunciation of Our Lord
+ 31 [C] Joseph, *Patriarch*

*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, March 21* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch

*Reading Assignment:*
Grobien, Gifford A. *Ethics of Sex: From Taboo to Delight*. St. Louis, Missouri, Concordia Publishing House, 2017. (275 pages)

*Announcements:*
+ *EASTER FEAST!!!*
Plan on attending the Easter Feast following the Resurrection of Our Lord, Divine Service on April 9. There will be great food, drinks, board games for the kids, campfire, and a lot of celebration. The fast will be over. It will be time to feast! *Please bring a side dish and/or a dessert to share.*

*Pastor Filipek is looking for volunteers to help pull this event off. Please volunteer to help make this a success.*

+ *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.
+ *PRIVATE CONFESSION DURING LENT (ADDITIONAL TIME)*
I will be adding an additional time slot for private confession during Lent. I will hear confession on Wednesdays from 5:45 – 6:30 pm.
+ *FREE LSB HYMNAL *
If you do not own a LSB Hymnal but would like one, please contact Pastor Filipek. We have many copies that were donated so that all the saints at Trinity would have a hymnal for use at home.
+ *WEDNESDAY NIGHT CATECHESIS*
We will not meet during Lent. We will start up again on *April 12*.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of March 19*
SACRED CHRISTMAS MUSIC… In observation of The Annunciation of Our Lord, You can listen to sacred Christmas music on Saturday, March 25. Listen at lutheranpublicradio.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A3wWdycIt-oTQbYR-AkPs7xz1InVl8KF-I8FvG8sWmJJedl_f68sEZpvPpvyTEb1F4PqqzGjoEuMBmzeYjTEKRibBatOUSvwIZaKTcWbiibcMlwfj37IlcXYwgkSIPJVOwyYAtdIbuiZnm_5XMqiY7hFUUpI5BI4&c=rgsmFC_eBc…>, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, TuneIn, 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) March Newsletter*
mailchi.mp/concordiaacademywichita/caw-march-2023-newsletter-6261965
*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