Trinity Lutheran Church of Wichita

Whoops! One more note from the Call Committee:

We have received our list of possible candidates for the Senior Pastor call. Packets of their personal information are available at both Grace and Trinity for review for three weeks. You may review them following the reception on Sunday, or at Trinity during the secretary’s hours and at Grace on Wednesdays from noon to 2pm or from 6-8pm. Because of the confidential information contained, these are not to be copied or distributed outside of the congregation. Please do not contact any of the men on the list or remove the packets from the church. Blank paper will be available for you to take notes (please don’t mark in the packets themselves). The process will go most smoothly and quickly if you are able to familiarize yourselves with the information. Of course, each of these men has been trained, examined, and approved for service within the Lord’s Church. Therefore, remember that while you are free to choose one—and may prefer one over another—each will be a fitting candidate for service here and requires your prayer and obedience in Christ (Heb 13:17).

Peace and joy to you in Christ our life,
-Pastor

3 June 2022
*Friday of Exaudi*

Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Weekend the Church Celebrates
*T** The Feast of Pentecost **T*

Join us* Saturday Evening *for the *Pentecost Vigil Vespers service* and the *examination of our Confirmands* at *Trinity at 5:30pm*.

Then, join us for a* Joint-Parish Divine Service *on* Sunday at Grace at 9:30am *with a Brunch following*.*

*The Holy Spirit Gives Peace *
Following the flood, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather, they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27).
Genesis 11:1-9; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:23-31 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+11%3A1-9%3B+Acts+2%3A1-21%3B+John+14%3A23-31&version=ESV>

*To prepare* your hearts and minds for the Sunday gathering of the faithful, here is the bulletin for Sunday <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/2c7882aa-26fe-f8a2-87e6-343623f4fbeb/2022_06_05_Feast_of_Pentecost_Confirmation_.pdf>. Meditate on the readings, pray the prayers, and consider what gifts our Lord has for us this week. Also, here are the news/notes <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/c64f8369-c26d-e596-efeb-e21e55b85998/6_5_22_News_Notes_1_.pdf> and the congregation at prayer <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/9ae465c2-fd9a-2eea-ad60-32c3d8942d6d/2022_6_5_Pentecost.pdf> .

*Those Serving* *at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counters: The Schneiders Counters: Tom & Sandy*
*Greeters: The Pattersons Greeters: The Kennys*
*Ushers: Ron Rooker & Ushers: Jim & Sandy*
* Dave Norris Altar Guild: The Browns*
*Altar Guild: The Pattersons *
*Elder: Scott Smith*

*Prayer Requests…*
· For Lauro Aquino, recovering from back surgery
· For our Confirmands, Ana & Claire Boyle, Madison Reyes, Lydia Schneider
· For the Kansas District Convention, which meets June 9-10 in Topeka
· For the Lord to provide a new Senior Pastor

*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: *
o *No Matins*
o EDI *Ad Fontes Conference <www.eighthdayinstitute.org/af22#AF22Schedule>*
o *4-5pm* Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Saturday: **Pentecost Eve*
o *5:30pm *Pentecost Vigil Vespers w/examination of Confirmands, Trinity
· *Sunday (6/5): **The Feast of Pentecost*
o *9:30am *Joint-Parish Divine Service, Grace
o *10:45am *Confirmation Brunch
· *Monday: **Pentecost Monday*
o *9am *Divine Service, Grace
· *Tuesday: **Pentecost Tuesday*
o *9am *Divine Service, Grace
· *Wednesday*:
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Grace
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday*:
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *7:30pm *Hall of Men, the Ladder
· *Friday: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *4-5pm* Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Sunday (6/12): **The Festival of the Holy Trinity*
o *9:30am *Joint-Parish Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Joint-Parish Divine Service, Trinity
o *4pm *Going Away Block-Party, Trinity

*Looking Ahead…*
· *June 5*: Feast of Pentecost, Confirmation, and Joint-Parish Sunday – We rejoice with our four Confirmands: Madison Reyes, Lydia Schneider, and Ana & Claire Boyle. We’ll have *ONE* service that Sunday at *GRACE at 9:30am*. There will be a brunch following. Please join us!
· *June 12*: Festival of the Holy Trinity – This will be my final Sunday here. We’ll have a Joint-Parish Sunday *at Trinity* with a *9:30am Bible Study, 11am Divine Service*. Please join us if you’re able!
o There’s also a going away, block party at *Trinity at 4pm* that afternoon. Join us!

*Other Things…*
· *About Grace’s Dissolution: *After meetings with the lawyer and communication with our District President, it appears that the dissolution will not likely take place before Labor Day and may even wait until October. We will continue to offer the Divine Service at 8am at Grace and rotate Bible Study monthly until that point. Please retain your membership at Grace until that time as well.
· *Continuing Ed Class in Albuquerque, NM:* “Pastoral Care in an After-Word World” – July 25-29, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church, Albuquerque with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz. For more info and to register: www.ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/continuing-education/albuquerque-nm/ <d.docs.live.net/b55af45fcb37779c/Pastor%20Boyle/Grace%20and%20Trinity/Weekly%20Update/www.ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/continuing-education/albuquerque-nm/>

Alleluia! Christ is risen!
-Pastor

27 May 2022
*Friday after the Ascension of Our Lord*

Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Sunday is
*The 7th Sunday of Easter, *
*the Sunday after Ascension *
*T** Exaudi **T*
Ezekiel 36:22-28; 1 Peter 4:7-14; John 15:26-16:4 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezekiel+36%3A22-28%3B+1+Peter+4%3A7-14%3B+John+15%3A26-16%3A4&version=ESV>

*The Spirit of Truth Bears Witness to Jesus*
The Spirit of Truth bears witness to Jesus, who is the truth. But the world does not receive the truth. It loves its own and hates those who are of the truth. Just as Jesus was scorned, so is His Church. “The hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God” (John 16:2). Yet it is by Jesus’ suffering and death that we are saved. Therefore we rejoice to share in His sufferings, that we may also share in His resurrection glory (1 Pet. 4:7–14). Through the ministry of the Spirit of Truth, we are cleansed from the deceit of our idols and given a new heart and a new spirit, the heart and Spirit of Christ (Ezek. 36:22–28). He now works in us fervent, self-giving love for one another, love which covers a multitude of sins, “that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen” (1 Pet. 4:11).

*To prepare* your hearts and minds for the Sunday gathering of the faithful, here is the bulletin for Sunday <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/3909af5a-50b8-48ce-1ea5-16dc4a1a067c/2022_05_29_Seventh_Sunday_of_Easter_Exaudi.pdf>. Meditate on the readings, pray the prayers, and consider what gifts our Lord has for us this week. Also, here are the news/notes <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/d7493c2f-bc63-8c65-1033-38644080ccc7/5_29_22_News_Notes.pdf> and the congregation at prayer <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/66a43dd9-8d12-c2d4-0ad5-c066dc675bdf/2022_5_29_The_Seventh_Sunday_of_Easter.pdf> .

*Those Serving* *at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counters: The Wortzs Counters: Jennifer*
*Greeters: The Lewallens Greeters: The Unruhs*
*Ushers: Sheryl Anderson & Ushers: Jim & Sandy*
* Keith Buhr Altar Guild: The Unruhs*
*Altar Guild: Sheryl Anderson *
*Elder: Scott Irwin*

*Prayer Requests…*
· For the families and community of Uvalde, Texas
· For Sam Arndt & Sophie Petersen, entering the Holy estate of Matrimony tomorrow
· For the Lord to provide a new Senior Pastor

*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *No Private Absolution*
· *Saturday: *
o *3pm *Sam Arndt & Sophie Petersen Wedding, Trinity
· *Sunday (5/29): **Exaudi*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *1pm *Spanish Meal & Catechesis, Grace
o *2pm **Misa en Español*, Grace
o *3:30pm *Call Committee Mtg., Grace (TENTATIVE)
· *Monday: **Memorial Day*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Tuesday: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Wednesday*: *Commemoration of Justin Martyr*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Grace
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday*:
o *No Matins*
o EDI *Ad Fontes Conference*
· *Friday: *
o *No Matins*
o EDI *Ad Fontes Conference*
o *4-5pm* Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Saturday: **Pentecost Eve*
o *5:30pm *Pentecost Vigil Vespers w/examination of Confirmands, Trinity
· *Sunday (6/5): **The Feast of Pentecost*
o *9:30am *Joint-Parish Divine Service, Grace
o *10:45am *Confirmation Brunch

*Looking Ahead…*
· *June 1-4*: EDI *Ad Fontes *Conference at Newman University and St. George Cathedral. This is a great opportunity for ecumenical dialogue on the topics that divide Christendom. This year the theme is “The Weight of Sin.” For more info and to register, see here <www.eighthdayinstitute.org/af22>.
· *June 5*: Feast of Pentecost, Confirmation, and Joint-Parish Sunday – We rejoice with our four Confirmands: Madison Reyes, Lydia Schneider, and Ana & Claire Boyle. We’ll have *ONE* service that Sunday at *GRACE at 9:30am*. There will be a brunch following. Please join us!
· *June 12*: Festival of the Holy Trinity – This will be my final Sunday here. We’ll have a Joint-Parish Sunday *at Trinity* with a *9:30am Bible Study, 11am Divine Service*, and something afterwards. Please join us if you’re able!
o There’s also a going away, block party at Trinity at 4pm that afternoon. Join us!

*Other Things…*
· *June’s Newsletters Available!* In this month’s newsletter, we take a look at the *Verba*, the words of institution, which are—perhaps—the most important words ever spoken. Here’s the Grace Notes <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/7deac7dc-d1a6-f6a0-b932-bef5a296b07a/June_Grace_Notes_2022.pdf> and the Trinity Torch <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/3a40f575-9533-5324-d773-b354886db06a/June_Torch_2022.pdf>. Also, here’s the Calendar <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/140e6b05-4260-8f5b-d8bb-567894d3d07f/June_2022_Calendar.pdf>. Enjoy!
· *About Grace’s Dissolution: *After meetings with the lawyer and communication with our District President, it appears that the dissolution will not likely take place before Labor Day and may even wait until October. We will continue to offer the Divine Service at 8am at Grace and rotate Bible Study monthly until that point. Please retain your membership at Grace until that time as well.
· *Continuing Ed Class in Albuquerque, NM:* “Pastoral Care in an After-Word World” – July 25-29, 2021, at Grace Lutheran Church, Albuquerque with Rev. Dr. Gregory Schulz. For more info and to register: www.ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/continuing-education/albuquerque-nm/ <d.docs.live.net/b55af45fcb37779c/Pastor%20Boyle/Grace%20and%20Trinity/Weekly%20Update/www.ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/continuing-education/albuquerque-nm/>
· *Kyle Nelson Commencement & Ordination: *It was a joy to be able to process with the faculty for Kyle’s commencement service. See the pic below. Also, his ordination will be *July 9 at 2:30pm at First Lutheran Church, Chickasha, OK*. If you’re able to make the trip, please do!

Alleluia! Christ is risen!
-Pastor