27 August 2021
*Commemoration of St. Monica <concordiaandkoinonia.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/the-commemoration-of-st-monica-mother-of-augustine-27-augustine-anno-domini-2014/>*
Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,
This Sunday is
*The Feast of the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist*
Revelation 6:9–11; Romans 6:1–5; Mark 6:14–29 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+6%3A9%E2%80%9311%3B+Romans+6%3A1%E2%80%935%3B+Mark+6%3A14%E2%80%9329&version=ESV>
*The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist*
*In contrast to the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (observed on June 24), this festival commemorates his beheading by the tetrarch Herod Antipas (Mk 6:14-29). From the perspective of the world, it was an ignominious end to John the Baptist’s life. Yet it was in fact a noble participation in the cross of Christ, which was John’s greatest glory of all. Christ Himself said that there had arisen none greater than John the Baptist (Mt 11:11). He was the last of the Old Testament prophets and also the herald of the New Testament. As the forerunner of Christ, John fulfilled the prophecy that the great prophet Elijah would return before the great and terrible Day of the Lord (Mal 4:5; Mt 17:10-13). By his preaching and Baptism of repentance, John turned “the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers” (Mal 4:6). And in the footsteps of the prophets who had gone before him—in anticipation of the Christ whose way he prepared—this servant of the Lord manifested the cross by the witness of his death.*
Join us for the *Divine Service* at *Grace* at *8am* or *Trinity *at *11am* and for *Bible study* at *9:30am* *at Grace. *For Bible Study, we’re covering the last chapter of Revelation.
*Those Serving* *at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counter: the Pressnells Counters: Jeanette & Margie*
*Greeters: the Smiths Greeters: the Suttons*
*Ushers: Roger Zwemke & Ushers: Tom & Sandy*
* Derrel Pressnell Altar Guild: the Kennys*
*Altar Guild: Sheryl Anderson*
*Elder: **Kendall Patterson*
*To prepare* your hearts and minds for the Sunday gathering of the faithful, here is the bulletin for Sunday <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/9594a95f-023d-6dde-d558-c52d4176a2a9/2021_08_29_Martyrdom_of_St._John_the_Baptist.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/622da162-da12-aff9-4231-853c30389fd9/8_29_21_News_Notes.pdf> and the congregation at prayer <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/6c77c53c-a620-54c8-063d-8bcc91aa100f/2021_8_29_The_Feast_of_the_Martyrdom_of_St._John_the_Baptist.pdf> .
*Prayer Requests…*
· For Mary Hubbard, healing from her cataract surgery.
· For the family and friends of Ralphie Reyes (*cousin of Andy Reyes*), who fell asleep in Christ earlier this week.
· For the family of Rose (*Angela Mooneyham’s niece*), who fell asleep in Christ early yesterday morning.
· For June Trieb (*friend of Nancy Metzger*), suffering both physically and financially from a yet unknown illness.
*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: **Commemoration of St. Monica*
o *8:30am *Matins, Immanuel*
o *4-5pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Saturday: **Commemoration of St. Augustine*
o *3-7:30pm *Circuit Visit & Joint-Parish BBQ, Grace (*To prepare for the visit, please feel free to fill out this survey <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/08def2a8-993a-0eb7-0614-a961bb40982f/Questionnaire_for_Laity_Circuit_Visit.docx>.* *)*
· *Sunday (8/29): **Feast of the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
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o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
o *3:30pm *Elders’ Book Study, Grace
· *Monday*:
o *8:30am *Matins, Immanuel*
· *Tuesday: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Wednesday: **Commemoration of Joshua*
o *8:30am *Matins, Immanuel*
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Grace
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday: **Commemoration of Hannah*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Friday: **Commemoration of St. Gregory the Great*
o *8:30am *Matins, Immanuel*
o *4-5pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Saturday (9/4): **Commemoration of Moses*
o *9am-12pm *Church Work Day, Grace** *Anyone willing to help clean, paint, and prepare classrooms in Mueller Hall? Join us!*
· *Sunday (9/5): **The 14th Sunday after Trinity, Commemoration of Zacharias & Elizabeth*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
*Looking Ahead…*
· *September 11* – *CLOTHING GIVEAWAY*! On Saturday, from 9a-12p, Grace’s Board of Social Ministry will hold a clothing giveaway. Donations will be accepted and appreciated until the first of September. Please drop off donations at Grace on Sunday mornings, Tuesdays from 9-11a, or you can contact Jennifer Reyes at 316-300-0500 for other arrangements. Volunteers for sorting the week prior are always needed, as is help the day of the event. Please mark your calendars and contact Jennifer with any questions and let her know if you are able to help. Thanks!
· *September 17-18* – Theopolis Course: What Is Creation? This two-day class, taught by Dr. Peter Leithart (he’s the Revelation guy!) will cover the doctrine of creation in an accessible and very affordable way. Please register here <www.eventbrite.com/e/theopolis-institute-regional-course-what-is-creation-tickets-162900637191?aff=ebdssbdestsearch> for this great opportunity!
· *September 18th *– Lutherans for Life Annual Meeting and Program (Conference) at Trinity. Lutherans from around Kansas will gather to hear various presentations and devotions from areas pastors addressing a variety of life issues, a keynote address by Pr. Jeff Duncan, and learn how we might form “Life Teams” in our churches. Because lunch will be provided, LFL would love to know if you’re able to join us. Please simply email Jeanne Mackay at jmac14430@gmail.com. We’ll begin with Matins at 9am and end by 4pm. The presentations will largely be done by lunch.
· *September 18th *- All-Day Prayer Vigil at Immanuel.
· *September 24-25 *is the Annual Men’s Retreat <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/4deefc14-df15-6b3a-1c62-4a59e5c3a318/Men_s_Retreat_Flier_2021_.pdf> in Herington. If you’d like to ride together in a big van that we rent, let me know!
*Other Things…*
· Concordia Academy’s monthly Newsletter <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/e08039c6-53ac-c278-c803-bb166258bb6f/8.2021.pdf> is now available! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Open House (10/2, 9-11am at Grace) and the Benefit Recital (11/5, 7pm at Holy Cross).
Many blessings and much joy to you all in Christ our life.
-Pastor
