Trinity Lutheran Church of Wichita

Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Sunday is
*The 6th Sunday of Easter *
*T** Rogate **T*
Numbers 21:4-9; James 1:22-27; John 16:23-33 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Numbers+21%3A4-9%3B+James+1%3A22-27%3B+John+16%3A23-33&version=ESV>

*The Father Answers Our Prayers Because of Jesus *
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you” (John 16:23). To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray as one who has been baptized. For it is in the water that He put His name upon you, claiming you as His own, making you a son of God with access to the Father. By His incarnation and crucifixion, our Lord Jesus broke through the barrier of sin which separated us from God, opening a portal to the Father. To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray with faith in Him as the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:1–6). Like Moses in the wilderness, Jesus is our go-between and intercessor before the throne of heaven. He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Num. 21:4–9). Looking into this perfect teaching of liberty (James 1:22–27) we pray with boldness and confidence as dear children of God.

*To prepare* your hearts and minds for the Sunday gathering of the faithful, here is the bulletin for Sunday <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/d61e4a76-8e74-6a81-4545-b3e00b5b7efd/2022_05_22_Sixth_Sunday_of_Easter_Rogate.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/4f46aa7d-e25d-d1d9-7094-b49c32fbd167/5_22_22_News_Notes.pdf> and the congregation at prayer <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/8456deda-1ed6-c807-93ce-1dce75162dfc/2022_5_22_The_Sixth_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…*
· Thanksgiving for our family – an offer on a home was accepted yesterday!
· For the families of those murdered and injured in the shooting in Buffalo, NY.

*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: *
o *No Matins*
o *No Private Absolution*
· *Saturday: **Commemoration of Constantine & Helena*
o *9:30am *LWML, Trinity
· *Sunday (5/22): **Rogate*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *12:15pm *Special Voters’ Mtg., Trinity**
o *2pm **Misa en Español*, Grace
· *Monday: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Tuesday: **Commemoration of Esther*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Wednesday*: *Commemoration of Bede the Venerable*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Grace
o *4:15pm *Bell Choir, Trinity
o *5:15-6:45pm *Youth Catechesis, Trinity
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday*: *Feast of the Ascension *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *6pm *Festal Divine Service & Beer/Brat Supper, Immanuel (RSVP to Phyllis <secretary@ilchurch.org>)
o *7:30pm *Hall of Men, the Ladder
· *Friday: *
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

*Looking Ahead…*
· *May 26*: Feast of the Ascension at Immanuel <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/df007409-56ff-0687-f9c3-ee5ef266fc36/Ascension_Flyer.2022_1_.pdf> – Every year we join the saints over at Immanuel on the 40th day after our Lord’s resurrection. The Divine Service is at 6pm with a beer/brat supper following. RSVP by May 23 for the meal to Phyllis at (316) 264-0639 or secretary@ilchurch.org.
· *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 reception 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 part at Trinity at 4pm that afternoon. Join us!

*Other Things…*
· *The call committee* is accepting nominations of pastors for consideration until May 22. Please use the form <kslcms.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7-Nomination_of_Pastor_Form.pdf> in the narthex and give to Bob Petersen or Curt Engelbrecht.
· *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

Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Sunday is
*The 5th Sunday of Easter *
*T** Cantate** T*
Isaiah 12:1-6; James 1:16-21; John 16:5-15 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+12%3A1-6%3B+James+1%3A16-21%3B+John+16%3A5-15&version=ESV>

*Jesus Promises to Send His Holy Spirit, the Helper*
Though Jesus has departed from us visibly to the right hand of the Father who sent Him, yet this is to our advantage. For Jesus—who is Lord over all creation, who intercedes for us before the Father, who is preparing a place for us in heaven—has sent the Helper, the Spirit of Truth (John 16:5–15). “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” through Jesus Christ (James 1:17). The Holy Spirit helps us by taking what is Christ’s and declaring it to us. In the Word of truth, the Spirit works repentance and delivers to us the forgiveness of sins, the righteousness of Christ, and victory over the devil. For the ruler of this world is judged and defeated by the cross. Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, we have been brought forth to new life in Him who is the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Confident of our resurrection with Christ we confess, “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid” (Is. 12:2).

*To prepare* your hearts and minds for the Sunday gathering of the faithful, here is the bulletin for Sunday <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/c3c86697-99c1-9752-ddf2-1aff1b787895/2022_05_15_Fifth_Sunday_of_Easter_Cantate_DS.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/b0fd30ce-95e5-9b88-e0f2-e3d44e05d9a4/5_15_22_News_Notes.pdf> and the congregation at prayer <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/07805a57-3a19-bdba-6631-9f04cd7c143a/2022_5_15_The_Fifth_Sunday_of_Easter.pdf> .

*Those Serving* *at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counters: The Wortzs Counters: Jeanette & Margie*
*Greeters: The Lewallens Greeters: The Petersens*
*Ushers: Sheryl Anderson & Ushers: Cory & Terry*
* Keith Buhr Altar Guild: The Unruhs*
*Altar Guild: The Lessmans *
*Elder: Scott Irwin*

*Prayer Requests…*
· Continued prayers for Steve Snook, brother of Christie Lewallen.
· For Diane Christ, daughter of Rev. Dean Christ, who has been in need of a kidney transplant for about 7 years, developed calcification of one of her heart valves because of the dialysis. It is inoperable, as yet, so because her life expectancy is now not very long, she has been taken off the kidney transplant list.
· For Gigi, who is having the plate in her wrist removed this morning.
· For our graduates, Kyle Nelson (Seminary), Joel (North High), Amelia (Andover High), and Caroline (Trinity Academy)

*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: *
o *No Matins*
o *4pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Sunday (5/15): **Cantate*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español*, Grace
o *3:30pm *Joint-Parish Council, Grace
· *Monday: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Tuesday: *
o *9am *Matins & OMT, Grace (we’re reading St. John Chrysostom’s *Cult of the Saints* <www.eighthdaybooks.com/product/123575/The-Cult-of-the-Saints-Homilies> )
o *6:15pm *Sisters of Sophia, the Ladder
o *6:30pm *Grace Council Mtg., Grace
o *7pm *Trinity Security Mtg., WBC
· *Wednesday*:
o *No Matins*
o *No Bible Study*
o *No Divine Service*
o *No Youth Catechesis*
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday*:
o *No Matins*
· *Friday: *
o *No Matins*
o *No Private Absolution*
· *Saturday: **Commemoration of Constantine & Helena*
o *9:30am *LWML, Trinity
· *Sunday (5/22): **Rogate*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *12:15pm *Special Voters’ Mtg., Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español*, Grace

*Looking Ahead…*
· *May 22*: Special Voters’ Meeting at Trinity following the service regarding phase 1 of our capital improvement campaign: the Parking Lot.
· *May 26*: Feast of the Ascension at Immanuel <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/df007409-56ff-0687-f9c3-ee5ef266fc36/Ascension_Flyer.2022_1_.pdf> – Every year we join the saints over at Immanuel on the 40th day after our Lord’s resurrection. The Divine Service is at 6pm with a beer/brat supper following. RSVP by May 23 for the meal to Phyllis at (316) 264-0639 or secretary@ilchurch.org.
· *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 reception 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!

*Other Things…*
· *The call committee* is accepting nominations of pastors for consideration until May 22. Please use the form <kslcms.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7-Nomination_of_Pastor_Form.pdf> in the narthex and give to Bob Petersen or Curt Engelbrecht.
· *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

Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Sunday is
*The 4th Sunday of Easter *
*T** Jubilate** T*
Isaiah 40:25-31; 1 Peter 2:11-20; John 16:16-22 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+40%3A25-31%3B+1+Peter+2%3A11-20%3B+John+16%3A16-22&version=ESV>

*Those Who Wait on the Lord Shall Rejoice *
The people of God are pilgrims and sojourners in this world, looking ahead to a destination yet to come (1 Peter 2:11–20). Though we are now children of God, the fullness of what we shall be has not yet been revealed (1 John 3:1–3). We are those who wait on the Lord. “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him” (Lam. 3:25). Jesus tells us that the wait is just a little while. “A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see me” (John 16:16). Though you must experience sorrow for a time, though you must live as strangers in a world that is at enmity with Christ, yet your sorrow will be turned to joy when He returns. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength” (Is. 40:31). The little while of weeping shall be replaced with an eternity of rejoicing in the presence of Christ the crucified and risen Savior. “And no one will take your joy from you” (John 16:22).

*To prepare* your hearts and minds for the Sunday gathering of the faithful, here is the bulletin for Sunday <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/2c5b5d9b-c697-62a6-72e9-f729a5cecf45/2022_05_08_Fourth_Sunday_of_Easter_Jubilate.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/31d6eec9-b241-1441-7764-9259e137e860/5_8_22_News_Notes.pdf> and the congregation at prayer <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/012f1ac6-142d-19b2-8e87-5ebee6336f17/2022_5_8_The_Fourth_Sunday_of_Easter.pdf> .

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

*Prayer Requests…*
· For Steve Snook, brother of Christie Lewallen.
· For the family of Jim Brunner (*son of Harold & Esther*), who fell asleep in Christ this week.
· For Fran, brother of LaVelle Haefner.
· For the family of Nina Pratt (*friend of Irma Quade*), who fell asleep in Christ this week.

*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: *
o *No Matins*
o *No Private Absolution*
· *Sunday (5/8): **Jubilate, Mothers’ Day*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity*
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español*, Grace
· *Monday: **Commemoration of Job*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Tuesday: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *4pm *Reformation Fest. Mtg., Immanuel
o *5:15pm *Lord’s Diner
o *7pm *Trinity Council Mtg., Trinity
· *Wednesday*: *Commemoration of Cyril & Methodius*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Grace
o *4:15pm *Bell Choir, Trinity
o *5:15-6:45pm *Youth Catechesis, Trinity
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday*:
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *7:30pm *Hall of Men, the Ladder
· *Friday: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *4pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Sunday (5/15): **Cantate*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity*
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español*, Grace

*Looking Ahead…*
· *May 8*: Wycliffe Bible Translator – Join us for Bible Study at Trinity at 9:30am and hear about the work of Dr. Charles Telfer, a local teacher and Bible translator.
· *May 22*: Special Voters’ Meeting at Trinity following the service regarding phase 1 of our capital improvement campaign: the Parking Lot.
· *May 26*: Feast of the Ascension at Immanuel – Every year we join the saints over at Immanuel on the 40th day after our Lord’s resurrection. The Divine Service is at 6pm with a beer/brat supper following.
· *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 reception 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!

*Other Things…*
· *The call committee* is accepting nominations of pastors for consideration until May 22. Please use the form <kslcms.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7-Nomination_of_Pastor_Form.pdf> in the narthex and give to Bob Petersen or Curt Engelbrecht.
· *Monthly Newsletter is ready:* May’s Grace Notes <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/95dd6931-90d3-7ea9-038f-35a62caea465/May_Grace_Notes_2022.pdf> and the Trinity Torch <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/33c76722-37e5-04d3-3a3b-33193e7c18f7/May_Torch_2022.pdf> are now available! Also, here’s the May Calendar <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/956a39f8-047a-db86-0238-9e7f285d648a/May_2022_Calendar.pdf> .
· *Concordia Academy’s Newsletter: *See what’s new at Concordia Academy and catch a glimpse of the sort of education you might expect starting this Fall! Here’s the newsletter <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/09eb3c19-c375-2990-eccb-80884bfcb67f/5.2022.pdf> .
· *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