10 September 2021
*Friday of Trinity 14*
Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,
This Sunday is
*The 15th Sunday after Trinity*
*T** Sunday of the lilies of the field **T*
1 Kings 17:8-16; Galatians 5:25-6:10; Matthew 6:24-34 <www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+17%3A8-16%3B+Galatians+5%3A25-6%3A10%3B+Matthew+6%3A24-34&version=ESV>
*Back in the Saddle…*
The last two weeks have been a blur. While our symptoms were not bad at all, they nevertheless laid us up for longer than we would’ve liked! I’m now out of quarantine and feel great. Nikki and Micah have a few more days. The girls all have antibodies—who knew?!
Thank you for your kindness toward Pr. Hannemann who filled in last Sunday. And thank you for your flexibility during this time. I’m sorry that it wasn’t clear that Matins and Evening Prayer were cancelled—I had forgotten that Pr. Metzger wouldn’t return until later into the week. Beginning Sunday, we’re back to our normal rhythm. Thank God!
*Those Serving* *at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counter: the Zwemkes Counters: Tom & Sandy*
*Greeters: the Lewallens Greeters: the Howards*
*Ushers: Sheryl Anderson & Ushers: Terry & Ted*
* Keith Buhr Altar Guild: the Browns*
*Altar Guild: the Lessmans*
*Elder: **Scott Irwin*
*To prepare* your hearts and minds for the Sunday gathering of the faithful, here is the bulletin for Sunday <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/de059f5e-7ec9-ed1f-e44c-7837c7a04741/2021_09_12_Trinity_15.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/6ab8107b-bd98-bf27-ab06-9e3296cfeec5/9_12_21_News_Notes.pdf> and the congregation at prayer <mcusercontent.com/a90ee03ff0810e6c55bae6a58/files/95316bde-5d65-771a-a6c7-b6ed3b36088d/2021_9_12_The_Fifteenth_Sunday_after_Trinity.pdf> .
*Prayer Requests…*
· For Angela Mooneyham, in the ICU at St. Francis for Covid.
· For Gigi as she prepares for surgery Monday on her broken wrist.
*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: *
o *4-5pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Saturday: *
o *7:30am-12pm *More painting in Mueller Hall—Join us!
o *1-3pm *Deacon Training, Immanuel** *Anyone interested in learning about the liturgical role of “Deacon” should come!*
· *Sunday (9/12): **The 15th Sunday after Trinity*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
· *Tuesday: **Festival of the Holy Cross*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *7pm *Trinity Council Mtg., Trinity
· *Wednesday: *
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Grace
o *4:15pm *Hand Bell Choir, Trinity
o *5:15pm *Youth Catechesis, Trinity
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday: **Commemoration of St. Cyprian of Carthage*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Friday: *
o *4-5pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Saturday:* *Lutherans for Life-KS Chapter Conference*
o *9am* Matins, Trinity
o *9:30-4pm *Speakers, Presentations, Chapter info, Lunch, Trinity
· *Sunday (9/19): **The 16th Sunday after Trinity*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *12:30pm *Spanish Meal & Catechesis, Grace
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
*Looking Ahead…*
· *CLOTHING GIVEAWAY IS CANCELLED…* all donations were donated to Helping Hands. They give clothing away to those in need and what they don’t give away, they sell in a shop there on campus and use those funds to help women who are trying to get out of domestic violence. Thank you again for your donations!
· *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. (8am – 8pm)
· *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!
Many blessings and much joy to you all in Christ our life.
-Pastor