Trinity Lutheran Church of Wichita

29 May 2021
*Ember Saturday of Pentecost*

Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Sunday is
T* the Festival of the Holy Trinity *T
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*Ember Days – *“The Ember Days comprise the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of the week following the first Sunday in Lent (Invocabit); the week between Pentecost and Trinity Sunday; the week following the Feast of the Holy Cross (September 14); and the week following the Commemoration of St. Lucia (December 13). Traditionally, the Western Church observed four periods, roughly one for each of the natural seasons of the year, seeking God’s blessings upon the fruits of the earth and acknowledging that all food comes from Him. Fasting, prayer, and almsgiving as prescribed by the Church marked the three days of each Embertide. In the Church of the Reformation, these days marked a season of piety especially devoted to preaching on the catechism. Today the Ember Days can be a time to give special attention to the elements and fundamentals of Christian knowledge and life found in the catechism. The Ember Days were originally days of prayer, repentance, and fasting. After the Reformation, the Ember Days themselves became for Lutherans one of the roots of the evangelical ‘days of repentance.’ The traditional themes of repentance can be used in one’s daily prayer in a way that is already familiar, as a Day of Supplication and Prayer. Hymns of confession and absolution would be suitable. The appointed *lectio continua *readings of daily prayer are retained. In prayers, it would be fitting of the days to ask to be forgiven of guilt, to be spared from punishment, and to pray the Collect for Peace.” – *Treasury of Daily Prayer, *21

*Tomorrow *the Church celebrates the Festival of the Holy Trinity. It’s a bit of an odd feast, commemorating who God is in the mystery of His identity, rather than a particular act of His incarnate life. As such, it draws us into contemplation and wonder, while also strengthening our faith and love. As is our custom, we’ll recite the Athanasian Creed during the service as our Gradual. You can hear a bit about the Athanasian Creed here <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=c2bd4453-6aa8-40cf-ad5d-61236f319cde&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5> .

*Also, it’s Joint-Parish Sunday! *Join us at *Trinity *for *Bible study* at *9:30am* and *Divine Service* *at 11am* to thank, praise, serve, and obey the Blessed, Holy Trinity. Then, please join us for a Pot-Luck after the service. Bring something to share!

*Those Serving* *at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counter: the Wortzes Counters: Jeanette*
*Greeters: the Lewallens Greeters: the Suttons*
*Ushers: Sheryl Anderson & Ushers: Tom & Sandy*
* 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 <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=9128ec61-26b4-4464-bc8b-fb1de308e5a2&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5>. Meditate on the readings, pray the prayers, and consider what gifts our Lord has for us this week. Also, here are the news/notes <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=1c46bb1c-18bc-4545-8434-eb34d5669269&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5> and the congregation at prayer <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=76a42059-a437-4ee9-9df1-a35edf9aac31&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5> .

*Please remember* to give your offering to the Lord for the service of the Church, either by mailing a check or donating through our PayPal account ( Grace <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=62cf6f14-5d1f-4de5-83c8-8d0b566e279e&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5> , Trinity <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=d4d964ea-3af7-4e05-a4b5-d911912b4a38&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5>). I know this is a difficult financial time for many, so if you need assistance, please let us know! We are so thankful for the continued generosity shown to both congregations during this time.

*Coming up this week…*
· *Sunday (5/30): **Festival of the Holy Trinity – Joint Parish Sunday*
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Joint-Parish Divine Service, Trinity
o *12:15pm *Joint-Parish Pot-Luck Meal, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
· *Monday*: *Memorial Day*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Tuesday: **Commemoration of St. Justin Martyr*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Wednesday: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *6pm *EDI Florovsky-Newman Banquet, St. George
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday: *
o *No Matins*
o *9am-12:30pm *EDI Florovsky-Newman Academic Papers, St. George
§ Pastor Lovett will present at this time.
o *7-9pm *EDI Florovsky-Newman Plenary Sessions, St. George
· *Friday: *
o *No Matins*
o *9am-12:30pm *EDI Florovsky-Newman Academic Papers, St. George
o *4-5pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
o *7-9pm *EDI Florovsky-Newman Plenary Sessions, St. George
· *Saturday: **Commemoration of St. Boniface*
o *9:30-12:30pm *EDI Florovsky-Newman Plenary Sessions, St. George
· *Sunday (6/7): **1st Sunday after Trinity*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace

*Looking Ahead…*
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· *June 2-5 *~ 4th Annual EDI Florovsky-Newman Week. I can’t express enough how important this sort of ecumenical dialogue is for the life of the Church. Please don’t be frightened by the “academic” character of the event—I guarantee that you will be blessed by the presentations and the discussion that follows. Please CLICK HERE <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=fd56e180-4e90-4b97-a1ff-7209e3f0a6b9&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5> and register for the event—we’re more concerned to get folks there than we are for how much you’re able to pay. That’s how important these conversations are. Plus, if you register for the banquet, let me know—I’ll try to set aside a table or two for us.
· *Summer Schedule: *For June and July we’ll not have Wednesday Bible Study, Divine Service, or youth Catechesis.
· *Vacation:* As usual, I’ll be taking the family up to MI for the Summer. I’ll be gone 6/8-18. If there is any need during that time, please contact Pastor Metzger.

*Other things…*
· The June Newsletter is now available! In it I discuss the Salutation and Collect of the Divine Service. Here’s Trinity’s Torch <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=5e469a5e-a2e0-4161-9e56-1923585bc15d&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5> and Grace’s Grace Notes <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=478c658b-15f5-4962-b610-7e424f3432ae&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5>. Also, here’s the calendar <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=13149685&l=6a95d4ec-3e61-4bfe-ac61-675e2fad0b40&r=d7db1303-f73f-486a-a3e6-42b02efd0ad5>.
· *New Circuit Visitor: *As of the beginning of June, our Circuit of Churches in the Kansas District will have a new Circuit Visitor, Pr. Mark Lovett of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wichita. We thank God for the service of Pr. Tom Johnson of Faith Lutheran, Derby and look forward to the oversight and visitation of Pr. Lovett.
· *Another plug for the request for hospitality *(thank you to those who have already responded!): high schoolers from Iowa are on their way to Higher Things, traveling to Austin, TX. Might we have several families willing to house some of this group for a night *Monday, July 26*, and possibly give a quick breakfast before they leave early morning *Tuesday, July 27th*? They’d arrive in Wichita on Monday, sometime 9-11pm and leave Tuesday around 5:30-6am. They’ll have one adult male (Pr. Egger), one HS boy, two adult women, eight HS girls. They can divide into homes however is most convenient. Please let me know if you can help with this!
· *Here’s your opportunity to participate in the LWML National Convention in Lexington, KY. June 24 to 27, 2021. **LOIS WINTER will be attending in person and will participate in the PHOTO FINISH MISSION WALK on the 26th so we’re asking for your donations which will go to the overall MISSION GOAL of the LWML. Cash or checks can be deposited in the big Mite Box in the narthex before June 13th. Please make checks payable to **TRINITY LADIES’ GUILD. *Thank you and may God richly bless this convention and all participants… and you for your generous donation.
· *Trinity Ladies Guild/LWML* will be collecting items for Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits between June 6 and August 22. There will be boxes in the Narthex to put your donations in. If you want us to purchase the items for you, please put monetary donations in the large Mite Box in an envelope marked Personal Care Kits. We will be collecting the following items: light-weight dark colored bath towels, bath size bars of soap, adult size toothbrushes, metal nail clippers, sturdy combs. The kits will be assembled and boxed on September 11 at 9:30 am.

*Prayer Requests…*
· Jeanette Mueller’s father, Norman Brandyberry, fell asleep in Christ earlier this week. Please pray for the comfort of the family as they look to the resurrection of Jesus and of all flesh.
· Also, for those who may not have heard, Sam Yancey fell asleep in Christ a week ago and his funeral was this past Thursday in Springfield, MO, where his family is.
· Give thanks to God with the Patron family: Nathan Patron was joined in Holy Matrimony to Shelby Kolb yesterday!
· This upcoming week’s birthdays: Amador Miranda, Waylon Hutter, Caleb Bartel, Sharon Bacon
· This upcoming week’s wedding anniversaries: Carlos & Tiffany Araiza, Sterling & Megan Story, Kenneth & Vicki Lessman, David Ketteman & Mary Mattivi, Doug & Erin Stone, Aaron & Sharon Hastings

Many blessings and much joy to you all in Christ our life.
-Pastor

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21 May 2021
*Commemoration of Constantine and his mother, Helena,*

Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Sunday is
T* the Feast of Pentecost *T
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*Today *the Church commemorates Constantine and Helena. Constantine I served as Roman Emperor from A.D. 306 to 337. During his reign the persecution of Christians was forbidden by the Edict of Milan in 312, and ultimately the faith gained full imperial support. Constantine took an active interest in the life and teachings of the church and called the Council of Nicaea in 325 at which orthodox Christianity was defined and defended. His mother, Helena (ca. 255-329), strongly influenced Constantine. Her great interest in locating the holy sites of the Christian faith led her to become one of the first Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land. Her research led to the identification of Biblical locations in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and beyond, which are still maintained as places of worship today.

*Tomorrow *the Church begins her celebration of the Feast of Pentecost with a *Vigil Vespers* service at *Trinity at 5:30pm*. Immediately following the Vespers, we will examine our two confirmands in the faith. This examination is NOT a test like they might take in school (*it is finals week after all…*). No, there are no grades at this exam, no partial credits given, no placements depending on how well they do. This examination is an opportunity for these two saints of God to testify to the hope within them. It’s an opportunity to say back to God what He has said and revealed of Himself. They will express the faith that they’ve been taught according to the Small Catechism and speak of their desire to receive the Holy Things of God—chief of which are His Body and His Blood. Please come and encourage Ben and Sophia in this confession of which we all share.

*This Sunday *is the Feast of Pentecost, which celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, who proclaim Christ and Him crucified for the life of the world. *Join us at Grace at 8am and Trinity at 11am* to receive the Spirit through the continuation of the Apostolic ministry and give thanks and praise to God for His mighty works among us.

*Bible Study* this week is at *Trinity* at 9:30am. We’re completing Revelation 19 and moving into chapter 20. Join us!

*Those Serving* *at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counter: the Wortzes Counters: Jennifer*
*Greeters: the Lewallens Greeters: the Unruhs*
*Ushers: Sheryl Anderson & Ushers: Jim & Sandy*
* 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 <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12994647&l=bb14d3a4-56d5-4066-b3cb-dea777cd777c&r=b3909e2f-9c4f-4a13-9a7a-36dc2a024883>. Meditate on the readings, pray the prayers, and consider what gifts our Lord has for us this week. Also, here are the news/notes <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12994647&l=1162ae41-d169-46dc-8de9-888c8feecae6&r=b3909e2f-9c4f-4a13-9a7a-36dc2a024883> and the congregation at prayer <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12994647&l=3106be49-a737-4c94-b841-915c82febe0f&r=b3909e2f-9c4f-4a13-9a7a-36dc2a024883> .

*Please remember* to give your offering to the Lord for the service of the Church, either by mailing a check or donating through our PayPal account ( Grace <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12994647&l=091ef1b2-1270-423b-9dcd-696709f8b719&r=b3909e2f-9c4f-4a13-9a7a-36dc2a024883> , Trinity <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12994647&l=3d970181-25bf-45ae-9e9b-c011abe2ea7c&r=b3909e2f-9c4f-4a13-9a7a-36dc2a024883>). I know this is a difficult financial time for many, so if you need assistance, please let us know! We are so thankful for the continued generosity shown to both congregations during this time.

*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: *
o *4pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Saturday:*
o *5:30pm *Pentecost Vigil Vespers, Trinity
· *Sunday (5/23): **Feast of Pentecost*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service & Confirmation (*Ben Smith, Sophia Schneider*), Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
o *3:30pm *Elders Book Study, Grace
· *Monday*: *Commemoration of Esther*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *6pm *New Member Catechesis, Trinity
· *Tuesday: **Commemoration of Bede, the Venerable*
o *No Matins*
o *7pm *Marriage & Family Class, Trinity
· *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: **Commemoration of Constantine and Helena*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *4-5pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Sunday (5/30): **Festival of the Holy Trinity – Joint Parish Sunday*
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Joint-Parish Divine Service, Trinity
o *12:15pm *Joint-Parish Meal, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace

*Looking Ahead…*
· *May 23 *~* 2021 Kansas District Pentecost Offering: *West Africa has a pressing need for well-trained, faithful Christian pastors. *YOU can help* by participating in the 2021 Kansas District Pentecost Offering. This year’s offering will again support theological education in West and Central Africa, with a special focus on the new CLET seminary in Guinea. Exciting things are happening there, with the help of Kansas District congregations!* Every gift matters, as do prayers! *To learn more or make a gift, visit the Pentecost Offering webpage at *kslcms.org/pentecost* <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12994647&l=fcdbfb53-0c9c-4a17-bead-ca6aa31a189b&r=b3909e2f-9c4f-4a13-9a7a-36dc2a024883>. If you would rather donate by mail, you can send a check with “Pentecost Offering” in the memo line to LCMS Kansas District, 1000 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. Check out this video for more info on our mission efforts in Africa <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12994647&l=1a60e7a1-604f-47e2-a7bc-968c2deb6b23&r=b3909e2f-9c4f-4a13-9a7a-36dc2a024883> .
· *May 30* ~ Joint-Parish Sunday at Trinity. If you’re able to bring something for the potluck lunch after the service, please do!
· *Summer Schedule: *For June and July we’ll not have Wednesday Bible Study, Divine Service, or youth Catechesis.
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· *June 2-5 *~ 4th Annual EDI Florovsky-Newman Week. I can’t express enough how important this sort of ecumenical dialogue is for the life of the Church. Please don’t be frightened by the “academic” character of the event—I guarantee that you will be blessed by the presentations and the discussion that follows. Please CLICK HERE <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12994647&l=9a9fd5ca-537f-4543-8e42-8a407169c97a&r=b3909e2f-9c4f-4a13-9a7a-36dc2a024883> and register for the event—we’re more concerned to get folks there than we are for how much you’re able to pay. That’s how important these conversations are. Plus, if you register for the banquet, let me know—I’ll try to set aside a table or two for us.

*Other things…*
· *Another plug for the request for hospitality *(thank you to those who have already responded!): high schoolers from Iowa are on their way to Higher Things, traveling to Austin, TX. Might we have several families willing to house some of this group for a night *Monday, July 26*, and possibly give a quick breakfast before they leave early morning *Tuesday, July 27th*? They’d arrive in Wichita on Monday, sometime 9-11pm and leave Tuesday around 5:30-6am. They’ll have one adult male (Pr. Egger), one HS boy, two adult women, eight HS girls. They can divide into homes however is most convenient. Please let me know if you can help with this!
· *Here’s your opportunity to participate in the LWML National Convention in Lexington, KY. June 24 to 27, 2021. **LOIS WINTER will be attending in person and will participate in the PHOTO FINISH MISSION WALK on the 26th so we’re asking for your donations which will go to the overall MISSION GOAL of the LWML. Cash or checks can be deposited in the big Mite Box in the narthex before June 13th. Please make checks payable to **TRINITY LADIES’ GUILD. *Thank you and may God richly bless this convention and all participants… and you for your generous donation.
· *Trinity Ladies Guild/LWML* will be collecting items for Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits between June 6 and August 22. There will be boxes in the Narthex to put your donations in. If you want us to purchase the items for you, please put monetary donations in the large Mite Box in an envelope marked Personal Care Kits. We will be collecting the following items: light-weight dark colored bath towels, bath size bars of soap, adult size toothbrushes, metal nail clippers, sturdy combs. The kits will be assembled and boxed on September 11 at 9:30 am.

*Prayer Requests…*
· Sarah Matthews has returned home from the Hospital. While we’re still not certain what has caused the fluid build-up around her heart, she seems to be doing much better. Thank God!
· This upcoming week’s birthdays: Justin Bostian, Judy Howard, Carmella Johnson, Lenny Rose, Debbie Wellner
· This upcoming week’s wedding anniversaries: Gregg & Marie Goscha

Many blessings and much joy to you all in Christ our life.
-Pastor

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14 May 2021
*Friday after the Ascension of Our Lord,*

Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Sunday is
T* Exaudi *T
Ezekiel 36:22-28; 1 Peter 4:7-14; John 15:26-16:4 <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=37f1f41d-f663-4b16-a924-1f442262ee2d&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8>

*Yesterday* was the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord. There we saw our Lord crowned and seated at the right hand of the Father. That does NOT mean, however, that He’s now located somewhere *away *or *apart *from us. The right hand of the Father is the power of God, wherever He is doing His saving work. So now, Jesus—with *both* flesh *and* divinity—is with us always, always at work forgiving our sin, comforting us in our weakness, and drawing us into His immortality. It’s His ascension that gives us the confidence to call upon Him now, trusting that He will hear us, be gracious to us, and answer us. And it’s from His ascension to the right hand of the Father that He sends His Holy Spirit, to strengthen our faith, and keep us unto life-everlasting. *Join us this Sunday at Grace at 8am and Trinity at 11am* to receive the Spirit and the new life He gives and works within us.

Bible Study this week is at *Trinity* at 9:30am. We’ll continue with Revelation 19.

*Those Serving at Grace & Trinity today…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counter: the Wortzes Counters: Jeanette*
*Greeters: the Lewallens Greeters: the Brunners*
*Ushers: Sheryl Anderson & Ushers: Cory & Terry*
* Keith Buhr Altar Guild: the Browns*
*Altar Guild: the Lessmans*
*Elder: **Scott Irwin*

*For those not able to join us in person*, here is the bulletin for Sunday <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=640dc73a-3a56-486b-a4e7-8fc88ed29768&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8> to follow along with at home. Also, here are the news/notes <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=f02d9049-088b-4a80-9b91-aec9fc01e7c1&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8> and the congregation at prayer <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=bef5a68d-7f73-446f-86dd-0f61ab343a20&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8>for Sunday.

Please remember to give your offering to the Lord for the service of the Church, either by mailing a check or donating through our PayPal account ( Grace <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=f064209c-841c-4984-bbe5-110ee12a55db&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8> , Trinity <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=4857d288-7569-4cc2-86c9-3458a9d4245e&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8>). I know this is a difficult financial time for many, so if you need assistance, please let us know! We are so thankful for the continued generosity shown to both congregations during this time.

*Coming up this week…*
· *Today: *
o *4pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Sunday (5/16): **Exaudi – The Seventh Sunday of Easter*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *1pm **Meal & Catechesis en Español, *Grace
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
· *Monday*:
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *6pm *New Member Catechesis, Trinity
· *Tuesday: *
o *9am *Matins & OMT, Grace (*discussing Gordon Lathrop, Holy Things <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=86cdff4b-a100-4fc0-be10-898fbadabc19&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8>* )
o *6:30pm *Grace Council Mtg., Grace
· *Wednesday: *
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o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Grace
o *5:15pm *Youth Catechesis End of Year Party, Trinity (parking lot)
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday: *
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *6pm *Trinity Elders Mtg., Trinity
· *Friday: **Commemoration of Constantine and Helena*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *4-5pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Saturday: **Pentecost Eve*
o *5:30pm *Pentecost Vigil Vespers & Examination of Confirmands, Trinity
· *Sunday (5/23): **Feast of Pentecost*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service & Confirmation (*Ben Smith, Sophia Schneider*), Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
o *3:30pm *Elders Book Study, Grace

*Looking Ahead…*
· *May 23 *~* 2021 Kansas District Pentecost Offering: *West Africa has a pressing need for well-trained, faithful Christian pastors. *YOU can help* by participating in the 2021 Kansas District Pentecost Offering. This year’s offering will again support theological education in West and Central Africa, with a special focus on the new CLET seminary in Guinea. Exciting things are happening there, with the help of Kansas District congregations!* Every gift matters, as do prayers! *To learn more or make a gift, visit the Pentecost Offering webpage at *kslcms.org/pentecost* <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=fac0a844-ab00-4b38-885b-6f2228b0ee62&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8>. If you would rather donate by mail, you can send a check with “Pentecost Offering” in the memo line to LCMS Kansas District, 1000 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. Check out this video for more info on our mission efforts in Africa <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=8dccdaae-7854-4c75-b5dd-d07ec806a3ee&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8> .
· *May 25* ~ Marriage & Family Class, Trinity
· *May 30* ~ Joint-Parish Sunday at Trinity: 9:30am Bible Study, 11am Divine Service, 12pm Brunch
· *Summer Schedule: *For June and July we’ll not have Wednesday Bible Study, Divine Service, or youth Catechesis.
· *June 2-5 *~ 4th Annual EDI Florovsky-Newman Week, an academic week and ecumenical discussion of Baptism. For more info, go here <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=a1437b5d-66a4-4340-a453-fb7f3e64ae71&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8> .

*Other things…*
· *I was on the radio* this week discussing a summer reading list of the Church Fathers. You can give it a listen here <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12860863&l=ebe7bff2-1587-440b-b9aa-9e55389ec94e&r=10dfdaf7-8d8a-47e3-8617-41b326a16dc8> .
· *We received a request for hospitality: *high schoolers from Iowa are on their way to Higher Things, traveling to Austin, TX. Might we have several families willing to house some of this group for a night *Monday, July 26*, and possibly give a quick breakfast before they leave early morning *Tuesday, July 27th*? They’d arrive in Wichita on Monday, sometime 9-11pm and leave Tuesday around 5:30-6am. They’ll have one adult male (Pr. Egger), one HS boy, two adult women, eight HS girls. They can divide into homes however is most convenient. Please let me know if you can help with this!
· *NEW MEMBER CATECHESIS*: Every Monday, from 6-7:30pm, we meet at Trinity for a class on what we believe, teach, and confess as Lutherans, particularly as it is prayed in the Sunday Liturgy. Please invite any family or friends—and come yourself for a refresher! There’s no obligation to join the church after the class, but for those desiring to do so, this is an opportunity. If you’ve already missed a class or two, no worries! Join us!
· *Here’s your opportunity to participate in the LWML National Convention in Lexington, KY. June 24 to 27, 2021. **LOIS WINTER will be attending in person and will participate in the PHOTO FINISH MISSION WALK on the 26th so we’re asking for your donations which will go to the overall MISSION GOAL of the LWML. Cash or checks can be deposited in the big Mite Box in the narthex before June 13th. Please make checks payable to **TRINITY LADIES’ GUILD. *Thank you and may God richly bless this convention and all participants… and you for your generous donation.
· *Trinity Ladies Guild/LWML* will be collecting items for Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits between June 6 and August 22. There will be boxes in the Narthex to put your donations in. If you want us to purchase the items for you, please put monetary donations in the large Mite Box in an envelope marked Personal Care Kits. We will be collecting the following items: light-weight dark colored bath towels, bath size bars of soap, adult size toothbrushes, metal nail clippers, sturdy combs. The kits will be assembled and boxed on September 11 at 9:30 am.

*Prayer Requests…*
· Please pray for Susan Reed (our former secretary at Grace), whose niece, Becky, was killed in a car accident earlier this week.
· For Dennis McManis, cousin of Gerry Bryant, suffering from various cancers.
· Continued prayers for Carolyn Schaub, also suffering from cancer.
· For Gail, Roxann Gird’s sister, who was also recently diagnosed with cancer.

Many blessings and much joy to you all in Christ our life.
-Pastor
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