*November 13, 2022*
*Readings:*
Daniel 7:9–14
2 Peter 3:3–14
Matthew 25:31–46
*Render to God the things of God*
“Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came One like a Son of Man” (Dan. 7:13). The Lord Jesus will return in glory on the Last Day with all His holy angels. “Before Him will be gathered all the nations . . . And He will place the sheep on His right, but the goats on the left” (Matt. 25:31–33). Those on His left will be cast into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For they rejected Christ by failing to receive and support His brethren, that is, the preachers of the Gospel. But those on His right will inherit the kingdom prepared for them from the foundation of the world. For they received and supported His brethren and believed what they preached. We believe in the promise of Christ’s coming, even it is delayed because of His longsuffering mercy. Conducting ourselves in godliness, knowing that this fallen creation will soon pass away, we look forward to “new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13).
*Sunday Resources:* I’m sorry, but there are no links this week. You will have to wait for the hard copy on Sunday. Trinity’s Secretary is out of the office this week.
Grace Bulletin
Trinity Bulletin
Congregation At Prayer
News & Notes
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Pericope Study (Trinity)
*Prayer Requests:*
+ *For all affected by Hurricane Ian*
+ *Saints of Grace Lutheran Church*
+ *Bill Brooks (Matthew Flint’s stepfather) Recovering from Surgery*
+ *John Ryding (Bob Petersen’s Brother-in-law)*
*Sunday Highlights:*
+ New Member Welcome this Sunday. Several families will be welcomed into membership at Trinity.
*Weekly Schedule (November 13-20, 2022):*
*Sunday **New Member Welcome (Trinity)*
+ 8:00 am Divine Service (Grace)
+ 9:30 am Catechesis (Trinity)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Trinity)
+ 12:15 pm Congregation Meeting (Trinity)
+ 2:15 pm Meal (Spanish), (Grace)
+ 3:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish), (Grace)
+ 3:30 pm Elder’s Book Study (Trinity)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession (Trinity)
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 8:30 am OMT Reading Group (Trinity)
*Wednesday *
+ 9:00 am Matins (Grace)
+ 9:45 am Catechesis (Grace)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Grace)
+ 5:15 pm Catechesis (Trinity)
+ 7:00 pm Evening Prayer (Trinity)
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 7:00 pm Elder’s Meeting (Trinity)
*Friday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
*Saturday*
*Sunday (November 20)*
+ 4:00 pm Closing Divine Service (Grace)
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (November 13-20, 2022)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ November 14 – [C] Emperor Justinian, Christians Ruler and Confessor of Christ
+ November 19 – [C] Elizabeth of Hungary
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, November 15* (Trinity)
*New schedule *
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*November’s Book and Reading Assignment*
Hermann Sasse, Letters to Lutheran Pastors, Vol. III: 1957-1969. (St. Louis: CPH, 2015). 200 pages — “Concerning Ecumenical Councils I,” 138-165. “On the Ecumenical Council II,” 166-97. “On the Ecumenical Council III,” 277-95. “On the Ecumenical Council IV,” 340-60. “On the Ecumenical Council V,” 361-82.
+ *Immanuel Lutheran Church All Day Prayer Vigil*
*November 19, 2022 (8:00 am – 8:00 pm)*
*Please join the vigil either as a person to pray in the sanctuary or to monitor the south entrance during the vigil hours. Prayer services (Matins at 8am, Prayer & Preaching at 12 noon, Vespers at 4pm, and Compline at 8pm) will be held throughout the day. Sign-up sheets to volunteer are in the narthex. Our goal is to have at least two people praying in the sanctuary throughout the day. Come give an hour in prayer – a Prayer Packet will be available for your guidance if you desire – or come and give whatever time you can to this God-pleasing effort. Also prayer request cards are available in the narthex for you to make known specific prayer requests to be included in our vigil. If you have any questions, please direct them to Suzanne Cooper (617-4092) or the church office (264-0639).*
+ *Trinity Voter’s Meeting*
*November 20 (Following the Divine Service)*
We will be voting on the 2023 Budget and discussing a few other important items. Please attend this important meeting.
+ *Grace Lutheran Church Closing Service*
*November 20, 2022 (4:00 pm)*
Gather with our brothers and sisters in Christ at Grace Lutheran Church for a closing Divine Service. Christ has not promised that our parishes will go on forever, but He has promised that His congregation of saints will abide forever. Come weep with those who weep and comfort them with the comfort with which we are comforted, the reign of our Lord and God, Jesus.
+ *Advent By Candlelight*
*Saturday, December 3, 2022 *(Trinity)
See attachment for details
*Announcements:*
+ *Private Confession and Absolution*
· Mondays at 4:30 pm. Private confession and absolution will be at Trinity from now on.
+ *Would You Serve? *Please contact Curt Engelbrecht curtengelbrecht@gmail.com
· *Trinity Board of Trustees*
From our bylaws: Board of Trustees:
Administer and supervise maintenance of all property belonging to the congregation; to make contracts; accept and receive grants and bequests; appear in court; in short, to transact all the business of the congregation assigned to them by the Voters Assembly. This does not include signing legal documents for the congregation.
· *Trinity Board of Evangelism *
From our bylaws: Board of Evangelism:
Greeting visitors at worship services; Accomplish canvasses as needed; Call on visitors who attend church and on new people in town; Assist in maintaining an active prospect file; Be active in responding to the emergency needs of those in the church
community; Study the best Evangelism literature available and use every means to promote a strong evangelism program consciousness in the congregation; Inform the congregation of the evangelism program of the Synod.
· *Sunday School Helper*
We are looking for a Sunday School helper to assist Angie Patterson on Sunday mornings.
· *Hospitality Committee*
We are looking for people to join the hospitality committee. One of the focuses of the hospitality committee is coordinating meals throughout the year. An example is helping with the meal for Voter’s Meeting in a couple of weeks.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of November 13*
DECLARING TO YOU THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD… 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 subjects include: The Movie “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” The Prophet Jeremiah & Overcoming Life’s Sorrow’s, The Doctrine of Justification, Informing the Christian Conscience and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MtU6Z2B8b-NTPsdiEdpWqvCLOvTuqklBbckMxJSorkSPJDn1E-oyrkkAk-MjKGnnOyoTorhn-RQwzQZzPu259hHT4OJVpq2A3tmLWNhV3TtI1iZ1xRaXpO-ghX44cNBdCE08_UjtK839uuSc_BSSNw==&c=v_4BwbBpDXjlFuDJgb…>, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.
Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
+ *Issues, Etc. Journal*
· Download Here <podcast.issuesetc.org/summer2022.pdf>
+ *Issues, Etc. Exodus Series*
The Book of Exodus has been called the Gospel of the Old Testament. How is the account of God’s deliverance of his people from slavery in Egypt the key to understanding the Old Testament? How is Christ present in the Book of Exodus?
We’ve completed a six-part series of interviews on the Book of Exodus with Dr. Reed Lessing, author of the new book* Deliver Us: God’s Rescue Story in Exodus. *In this series, you will discover deep Biblical insights that will renew your understanding of the entire Old Testament.
*CLICK HERE* <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S5iePQmvy61AYXnqW3OGUoCcqUV35zKsoTlIrGOEKo07Sv8w6ooUqqrkOoxX8PFp4AZByvngOWGlh8Hd0TkHkPzp3e52Hhpmo_L-lT–nEsqERpH07gFIKZuWFtimozuf6I8f8pd8gavUbMAFiO-cYPQ9BttZoiG1muqf5DJHn8=&…> to listen to the entire series.
*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
+ *Attention Youth!*
Higher Things has two summer conferences for 2023. The conference theme is *Beyond Reasonable Doubt*. Registration is now open. Please let Pastor Filipek know if you would be interested in attending. Here is a link for further information. Beyond Reasonable Doubt 2023 – Higher Things <leader.higherthings.org/events/conferences/>
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek (316) 391-9562
2022-Advent-By-Candlelight-Invitation.docx
Greece-2023-Full-Color-Brochure.pdf