Trinity Lutheran Church of Wichita

*+ TRINITY 19 +*
*October 23, 2022*
*Readings:*
Genesis 28:10–17 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+28%3A10%E2%80%9317%3B+Ephesians+4%3A22%E2%80%9328%3B+Matthew+9%3A1%E2%80%938&version=ESV>
Ephesians 4:22–28 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+28%3A10%E2%80%9317%3B+Ephesians+4%3A22%E2%80%9328%3B+Matthew+9%3A1%E2%80%938&version=ESV>
Matthew 9:1–8 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+28%3A10%E2%80%9317%3B+Ephesians+4%3A22%E2%80%9328%3B+Matthew+9%3A1%E2%80%938&version=ESV>

*Jesus’ Incarnation Secures for Us Life, Forgiveness, and Healing*

The Lord does not require us to ascend to Him; in mercy He descends to us (Gen. 28:10–17). The ladder in Jacob’s dream was not for climbing; it was the means by which the Lord came to bless Jacob. This event finds its fulfillment in Christ who descended from His throne to save and bless us. By His incarnation He is the eternal bridge between heaven and earth. “The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins” (Matt. 9:1–8). The Lord was present in the flesh to absolve the paralytic. Jesus also healed and restored this man’s body. “For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation” (Small Catechism). The Lord still has power on earth to forgive sins. In holy absolution He raises up the new man (Eph. 4:22–28) and bestows the healing medicine which will bring about our resurrection on the Last Day. Thus we say with Jacob, “This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!” (Gen. 28:17)

*Sunday Resources:*
Grace Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-23-Nineteenth-Sunday-after-Trinity-Grace.pdf>
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-23-Nineteenth-Sunday-after-Trinity.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-23-The-Nineteenth-Sunday-after-Trinity.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10-23-22-News-Notes.pdf>

*Sunday Catechesis:*
Pericope & Propers Study (Grace)

*Prayer Requests:*
+ *For all affected by hurricane Ian*
+ *Anita Norris, Norris Family & Friends*

*Sunday Highlights:*

*Those Serving at Grace & Trinity today…*

*Trinity** Grace *
*Counters: The Lewallens Counters: Jennifer*
*Greeters: The Pattersons Greeters: The Unruhs*
*Ushers: Ron Rooker Ushers: Jim & Sandy *
*Altar Guild: The Pattersons *
*Elder: Scott Smith*

*Weekly Schedule (October 23 – 30, 2022):*
*Sunday **[F] St. James of Jerusalem, Brother of Jesus and Martyr* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
+ 8:00 am Divine Service (Grace)
+ 9:30 am Catechesis (Grace)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Trinity)
+ 12:15 pm Congregation Meeting (Trinity)
+ 2:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish), (Grace)
+ 3:30 pm Elder’s Book Study (Grace)
+ 4:00 pm Reformation Choir Rehearsal (Immanuel)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 4:30 pm NO PRIVATE CONFESSION THIS WEEK
+ 5:00 pm Dave Norris Visitation (Lakeview Funeral Home)
*Tuesday **[C] Dorcas (Tabitha), Lydia, and Phoebe, Faithful Women* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 8:30 am NO MATINS TODAY (Trinity)
+ 9:00 am Food Bank (Grace) *LAST DAY*
+ 10:00 am David Norris Viewing (Trinity)
+ 11:00 am David Norris Funeral (Trinity)
+ 11:45 am David Norris Luncheon (Trinity)
+ 2:00 pm David Norris Committal (Lakeview)
*Wednesday **[C] Philipp Nicolai, Johann Heermann, and Paul Gerhardt, Hymnwriters* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 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)
+ 7:30 pm Hall of Men (The Ladder (Building on the westside of Eighth Day Books))
*Friday **[F] St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
*Saturday*
+ 8:30 am LWML Wichita Zone Fall Event (St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church)

*Upcoming Events:*
+ *The Reformation Festival *
· Sunday, October 30th, at Immanuel. The Divine Service is at 4pm, followed by the banquet at 5:30pm (tickets $15, 10 and under eat free), and then a talk on the reformation by the Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie of Concordia Theological Seminary (also the preacher for the DS). Please email Immanuel’s secretary <secretary@ilchurch.org> to RSVP by *Oct. 24th *for the banquet. Information on Reformation Choir and accompanists will be coming out in October.
+ *2nd Annual Evening of Music – Concordia Academy Wichita*
· You are cordially invited to join us for a concert performed by musicians from the Concordia Academy community, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Friday, November 4 at 7:00 pm at Concordia Academy/Immanuel Lutheran Church (909 South Market, Wichita, KS)
· *A freewill donation taken at the door will raise funds for student lockers, rolling tables and chairs, and our scholarship fund.*
+ *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.
*Announcements:*
+ *Dave Norris Funeral*
Our brother, Dave Norris, has fallen asleep in the Lord. As you can imagine this is shocking for all. We pray for Anita, the Norris family, and all who mourn. Christ is risen! He does all things well, even in the midst of things we don’t understand. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Here are some of the details for Dave’s funeral:
*Visitation*
· Monday, Oct. 24 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Lakeview Funeral Home (12100 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67206)
*Funeral*
· Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church (Viewing at 10:00 am) A luncheon will follow the service
· *Committal* will follow the luncheon at 2:00 pm at Lakeview Cemetery

*Obituary *David Norris Obituary – Wichita, KS (dignitymemorial.com) <www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/wichita-ks/david-norris-10975219>

Psalm 116:15 “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”

+ *Trinity Congregational Meeting – **Sunday, October 23*
· There will be a congregational meeting Sunday, October 23 following the Divine Service. At this meeting, the budget will be reviewed, and this will be your opportunity to ask questions. This meeting will help you prepare for the Voter’s Meeting in November.
+ NO PRIVATE CONFESSION ON MONDAY (24TH)
+ NO MATINS ON TUESDAY (25TH)
+ *Private Confession and Absolution*
· Mondays at 4:30 pm. Private confession and absolution will be at the church where Sunday morning catechesis is held. Therefore, during the month of October, private confession and absolution will be at Grace.
+ *Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry*
· The Pantry will serve the final families on Tuesday, October 25th, and officially close on October 31st, 2022.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of October 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 begins a study this week on The Gospel of Luke. You can listen at your convenience at thewordendures.org, 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.
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek (316) 391-9562

*+ TRINITY 18 +*
*October 16, 2022*
*Readings:*
Deuteronomy 10:12–21 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+10%3A12%E2%80%9321%3B+1+Corinthians+1%3A1%E2%80%939%3B+Matthew+22%3A34%E2%80%9346&version=ESV>
1 Corinthians 1:(1–3) 4–9 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+10%3A12%E2%80%9321%3B+1+Corinthians+1%3A1%E2%80%939%3B+Matthew+22%3A34%E2%80%9346&version=ESV>
Matthew 22:34–46 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+10%3A12%E2%80%9321%3B+1+Corinthians+1%3A1%E2%80%939%3B+Matthew+22%3A34%E2%80%9346&version=ESV>

*In Life and Death, Christ Fulfills the Law of God*

The Pharisees ask a Law question. Jesus asks a Gospel question. The Pharisees seek to test Jesus in His own words. Jesus seeks to “test” them in the saving reality of who He is as the Messiah (Matt. 22:34–46). The Law requires you to “fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul” and to “love the sojouner” (Deut. 10:12–21). Failure to keep the Law perfectly brings judgment. On the other hand, the Gospel brings the grace of God given by Jesus Christ, that you may be blameless in the day of His return (1 Cor. 1:1–9). Jesus is David’s Son yet David’s Lord, true God and true man. He is Love incarnate who fulfilled all the demands of God’s Law on our behalf, that we might be saved from the Law’s condemnation and sanctified in the Gospel’s forgiveness. Thereby we see that “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (1 Cor. 1:9).

*Sunday Resources:*
Grace Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-16-Trinity-18-Grace.pdf>
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-16-Trinity-18.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-16-The-Eighteenth-Sunday-after-Trinity.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10-16-22-News-Notes.pdf>

*Sunday Catechesis:*
Pericope & Propers Study (Grace)

*Prayer Requests:*
+ *For all affected by hurricane Ian*

*Sunday Highlights:*

*Those Serving at Grace & Trinity today…*

*Trinity** Grace *
*Counters: The Lewallens Counters: Jeanette*
*Greeters: The Pattersons Greeters: The Brunners*
*Ushers: Ron Rooker Ushers: Cory & Terry*
* Dave Norris Altar Guild: *
*Altar Guild: The Pattersons *
*Elder: Scott Smith*

*Weekly Schedule (October 16 – 22, 2022):*
*Sunday *
+ 8:00 am Divine Service (Grace)
+ 9:30 am Catechesis (Grace)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Trinity)
+ 2:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish), (Grace)
*Monday **[C]* * Ignatius of Antioch, Pastor and Martyr* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession (Grace)
+ 6:30 pm Sisters of Sophia (The Ladder)
*Tuesday **[C] St. Luke, Evangelist* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 9:00 am Food Bank (Grace)
+ 10:00 am OMT Reading Group (Herrington, KS – Retreat Center)
+ 6:30 pm Council Meeting (Grace)
+ 7:00 pm Security Committee Meeting (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*
+ 8:30 am LWML Wichita Zone Fall Event (St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church)

*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
· Tuesday, October 18 This month we are reading Luther’s Work’s volume 42. We will meet in Herrington at the Kansas District Retreat Center. The Topeka reading group will be joining us. Start time will be 10:00 am.
+ *The Reformation Festival *
· Sunday, October 30th, at Immanuel. The Divine Service is at 4pm, followed by the banquet at 5:30pm (tickets $15, 10 and under eat free), and then a talk on the reformation by the Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie of Concordia Theological Seminary (also the preacher for the DS). Please email Immanuel’s secretary <secretary@ilchurch.org> to RSVP by *Oct. 24th *for the banquet. Information on Reformation Choir and accompanists will be coming out in October.
+ *2nd Annual Evening of Music – Concordia Academy Wichita*
· You are cordially invited to join us for a concert performed by musicians from the Concordia Academy community, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Friday, November 4 at 7:00 pm at Concordia Academy/Immanuel Lutheran Church (909 South Market, Wichita, KS)
· *A freewill donation taken at the door will raise funds for student lockers, rolling tables and chairs, and our scholarship fund.*

*Announcements:*
+ *Trinity Congregational Meeting – **Sunday, October 23*
· There will be a congregational meeting Sunday, October 23 following the Divine Service. At this meeting, the budget will be reviewed, and this will be your opportunity to ask questions. This meeting will help you prepare for the Voter’s Meeting in November.
+ *Private Confession and Absolution*
· Mondays at 4:30 pm. Private confession and absolution will be at the church where Sunday morning catechesis is held. Therefore, during the month of October, private confession and absolution will be at Grace.
+ *Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry*
September, 2022
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
For close to forty years, the Food Pantry has been in operation at Grace Lutheran Church, Wichita. The successful operation transpired because of God and the many dedicated volunteers that have served on a weekly basis throughout the decades, generous donations of food and monetary gifts from our church, individuals, sister churches, and because of the needs of our neighbors in the Planeview and surrounding areas who utilize this lifeline.
The Food Pantry has served an average of 300-400 families each year. The families who needed this assistance benefited from the many sacks of groceries (valued at about $60-$75) miscellaneous items, and often times extra because of overflowing donations.
Lamentably, with the dissolution of Grace Lutheran Church in the near future, we have decided to close the Pantry. It is planned the Pantry will serve the final families on Tuesday, October 25th, and officially close on October 31st, 2022.
With this in mind, we express our heartfelt gratitude to you who have donated to the pantry so generously for so long. It has always seemed that when our supplies would begin to dwindle, God would send angels like you with donations that would overwhelm our hearts and minds! The Lord has been ever present throughout the years in the pantry and at Grace, and we are so very thankful and blessed to have served Him through this service to our neighbor.
Thankfully yours,
The Volunteers of Grace Food Pantry
+ *LWML Wichita Zone Fall Event*
· Saturday, October 22, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Cost is $10 at registration. Please RSVP to Enid Albrecht at bobenid@cox.net by October 14. I have attached the flyer for more details. See attachment.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of October 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 subjects include: Spiritual Warfare, Responding to Unanswered Bible Questions, Federal Abortion Limits, Daniel & the Lion’s Den and more. You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A1TZY4SuDGMV4KgkEItFeiAJkpT1pmHI86WW5uzHaygphD-nJ4wLKL1ctVPjj7FEVuVweJSzj7wbqcQa2lks4V1CUk8IX3iplj7DTbRpNKWydkbiNek6mHao33JYnRcmDLxoNULjgqs7RYRseatAdg==&c=QYb0rv0VVgf3yCetBc…>, 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.
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek (316) 391-9562

*+ TRINITY 17 +*
*October 9, 2022*
*Readings:*
Proverbs 25:6–14 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+25%3A6%E2%80%9314%3B+Ephesians+4%3A1%E2%80%936%3B+Luke+14%3A1%E2%80%9311&version=ESV>
Ephesians 4:1–6 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+25%3A6%E2%80%9314%3B+Ephesians+4%3A1%E2%80%936%3B+Luke+14%3A1%E2%80%9311&version=ESV>
Luke 14:1–11 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+25%3A6%E2%80%9314%3B+Ephesians+4%3A1%E2%80%936%3B+Luke+14%3A1%E2%80%9311&version=ESV>

*Whoever Humbles Himself Will Be Exalted*

“Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence” (Prov. 25:6–14). Rather, take the lowest position at the table. Humble yourself before Him. For your place is not for you to take but for Him to give. Conduct yourself with all lowliness and gentleness, bearing with one another in love (Eph. 4:1–6), that the King may give you glory in the presence of those at the table with you. “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:1–11). Is this not the way of Christ? He is the one who took the lowest place, who humbled Himself even to the point of death for us. He is now exalted to the highest place at the right hand of the Father that penitent believers may be exalted together with Him in the resurrection. To the humble at His Supper He says, “Friend, move up higher,” giving you His very body and blood for your forgiveness that you may ascend to take part in the great wedding feast which has no end.

*Sunday Resources:*
Grace Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-09-Trinity-17-Grace.pdf>
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-09-Trinity-17.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-9-The-Seventeenth-Sunday-after-Trinity.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10-9-22-News-Notes.pdf>

*Sunday Catechesis:*
Pericope & Propers Study (Grace)

*Prayer Requests:*
+ *For all affected by hurricane Ian*

*Sunday Highlights:*

*Those Serving at Grace & Trinity today…*

*Trinity** Grace *
*Counters: The Lewallens Counters: Tom & Sandy*
*Greeters: The Pattersons Greeters: The Howards*
*Ushers: Ron Rooker Ushers: Terry & Ted*
* Dave Norris Altar Guild: *
*Altar Guild: The Pattersons *
*Elder: Scott Smith*

*Weekly Schedule (October 9 – 15, 2022):*
*Sunday **[C] Abraham* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 8:00 am Divine Service (Grace)
+ 9:30 am Catechesis (Grace)
+ 11:00 am Divine Service (Trinity)
+ 2:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish), (Grace)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession (Grace)
+ 5:30 pm Elder’s Meeting (Grace)
*Tuesday **[C] Philip the Deacon* <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
+ 9:00 am Food Bank (Grace)
+ 7:00 pm Council Meeting (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)
+ 7:30 pm Hall of Men (Scott Schneider Presenting)
*Friday *
+ 8:30 am Matins (Trinity)
*Saturday*

*Upcoming Events:*
+ *TOMORROW *FALL CLEAN UP (Trinity) *SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8* (9:00 am – Noon)
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
· Tuesday, October 18 This month we are reading Luther’s Work’s volume 42. We will meet in Herrington at the Kansas District Retreat Center. The Topeka reading group will be joining us. Start time will be 10:00 am.
+ *The Reformation Festival *
· Sunday, October 30th, at Immanuel. The Divine Service is at 4pm, followed by the banquet at 5:30pm (tickets $15, 10 and under eat free), and then a talk on the reformation by the Rev. Dr. Cameron MacKenzie of Concordia Theological Seminary (also the preacher for the DS). Please email Immanuel’s secretary <secretary@ilchurch.org> to RSVP for the banquet. Information on Reformation Choir and accompanists will be coming out in October.

*Announcements:*
+ *Private Confession and Absolution*
· Mondays at 4:30 pm. Private confession and absolution will be at the church where Sunday morning catechesis is held. Therefore, during the month of October, private confession and absolution will be at Grace.

+ *Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry*
September, 2022
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
For close to forty years, the Food Pantry has been in operation at Grace Lutheran Church, Wichita. The successful operation transpired because of God and the many dedicated volunteers that have served on a weekly basis throughout the decades, generous donations of food and monetary gifts from our church, individuals, sister churches, and because of the needs of our neighbors in the Planeview and surrounding areas who utilize this lifeline.
The Food Pantry has served an average of 300-400 families each year. The families who needed this assistance benefited from the many sacks of groceries (valued at about $60-$75) miscellaneous items, and often times extra because of overflowing donations.
Lamentably, with the dissolution of Grace Lutheran Church in the near future, we have decided to close the Pantry. It is planned the Pantry will serve the final families on Tuesday, October 25th, and officially close on October 31st, 2022.
With this in mind, we express our heartfelt gratitude to you who have donated to the pantry so generously for so long. It has always seemed that when our supplies would begin to dwindle, God would send angels like you with donations that would overwhelm our hearts and minds! The Lord has been ever present throughout the years in the pantry and at Grace, and we are so very thankful and blessed to have served Him through this service to our neighbor.
Thankfully yours,
The Volunteers of Grace Food Pantry
+ *LWML Wichita Zone Fall Event*
· Saturday, October 22, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Cost is $10 at registration. Please RSVP to Enid Albrecht at bobenid@cox.net by October 14. I have attached the flyer for more details. See attachment.
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of October 9*
TALK RADIO & PODCASTS FOR THE THINKING CHRISTIAN… 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 topics include: Identity Politics, The Unpopular Sayings of Jesus, The Historical Reliability of the Bible, The Catalog of Testimonies in the Lutheran Confessions and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XZQzvAqnX4LN8H7YFXP7VES-q2pJmAetbpbu_hSBQhp-dLtWU5IKlWMsNeyspQIymjoAd8nj145lZK9idDu2nf2N1u9j76lrAUN6pdzC2F_5sZAUpXEzqdZ3PbFIcBEChQDh_y6rMx0_7iJAjW7WLw==&c=xWGs2s3ruGq3h9jlDj…>, 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.
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek (316) 391-9562