Trinity Lutheran Church of Wichita

2 April 2021
*Good Friday,*

Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Sunday is
T* The Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord *T
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We’re in the midst of the Sacred Triduum. Last night the altar was stripped. Today we adore the cross, repent of our sins, and worship Christ who atones for our sins and tramples down death by His death. Tonight the candles will be extinguished one by one as we hear the Passion of St. John. Tomorrow night we’ll gather by the fire, light the Paschal candle, and sing the praises of Him who died and rose again for our justification! The empty tomb will find the everlasting joy of His people as we gather Sunday as the chief Sunday of our faith, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Join the gathering of the faithful as we thank and praise, serve and obey Him!

· *Today at noon at Grace* for the Chief Service
· *Tonight at 7pm at Grace* for our Tenebrae Vespers
· *Saturday at 8pm at Grace *for the Easter Vigil (*join us back at the parsonage afterwards as we break the fast with food & drink!)*
· *Sunday at 8am at Grace *and *11am at Trinity *for the Feast of the Resurrection. (Remember: this Sunday we return to the rail for Holy Communion.)

*Easter Brunch *and *Kids Activities are at 9:30am at Trinity. *

*Those Serving at Grace & Trinity this week…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counter: Elizabeth Booher Counters: Tom & Sandy*
*Greeters: the Smiths Greeters: the Kennys*
*Ushers: Roger Zwemke & Ushers: Jim & Sandy*
* Derrell Pressnell Altar Guild: the Nickels*
*Altar Guild: Sheryl Anderson*
*Elder: Kendall Patterson*

*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=12071142&l=a4ca0b4e-4932-470c-b8ca-c24e39c64411&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8> to follow along with at home. Also, here are the bulletins for the rest of Holy Week: Good Friday Chief Service <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=c27d7b01-c155-4691-bc03-3ad2ea725896&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8> & Good Friday Tenebrae Vespers <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=ed3443b5-7940-4ced-96ce-5ec63218c468&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8> ; Easter Vigil <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=24ed456f-20e8-41ed-baf7-55efc7761160&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8> .

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=12071142&l=0e36ab1f-bc97-4ac0-86e1-0fcef6e7d4ce&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8> , Trinity <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=250b5ec4-ff74-494c-a3e6-de85c1b383c6&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8>). 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. Also, here are the news/notes <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=7e5185b6-5ab1-4151-aec9-e708c5579f89&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8> and the congregation at prayer <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=e5b2d913-b8ae-4ca8-8324-9201c588d9dd&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8>for Sunday.

*Coming up this week…*
· *Today:*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *12pm *Good Friday Chief Service, Grace
o *4pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
o *7pm *Good Friday Tenebrae Vespers, Grace
· *Saturday: *
o *1pm *Sub-deacon/Acolyte Training, Grace
o *8pm *Easter Vigil, Grace
· *Sunday (4/4): **The Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord*
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o *9:30am *Easter Brunch & Kids Activities, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
· *Monday*: *Easter Monday*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
· *Tuesday*: *Easter Tuesday*
o *No Matins*
o *7pm *Town Hall of Religion & Politics w/Gregory Seltz, Ascension Lutheran
· *Wednesday: **Easter Wednesday*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Grace
o *5:15pm *Youth Catechesis, Trinity
o *7pm *Evening Prayer, Trinity
· *Thursday:*
o *8:30am **Matins, Immanuel***
o *7:30pm *Hall of Men, the Ladder
· *Friday:*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *4pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
· *Sunday (4/11): **Quasimodo Geniti – The Second Sunday of Easter*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace

*Looking Ahead…*
· *April 12 *~ Feast of the Annunciation Divine Service, 7pm at Trinity
· *April 16 *~ Concordia Academy Kickoff Banquet <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=ef2db7e0-2cd0-47cf-8f4e-45b52d14b9af&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8>, Grace
o RSVP before April 9th on our website <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=ccd84bdf-36ad-4b92-9b28-a4822491540b&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8> and join us from 6-8pm at Grace for an evening of music, food & drink, and plenty of info on Classical Lutheran Education!
· *April 17* ~ 25th Annual Lutheran Lecture Series, Grace <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=8ce9535f-4700-4d1e-9f21-48ab55d384f3&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8>
o We’re thrilled to have Rev. Robert Paul present this year’s lectures on Classical Lutheran Education.

*Other things…*
· Lutherans for Life is holding an essay contest! Please see here <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=9be2f931-cdd0-4818-8d07-a3dabc782f0f&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8> and here <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=c0c8263a-de42-49fe-8a71-d49d7af007ce&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8> for more details.
· The Conrads, our Missionaries in Mexico City, just sent us a new newsletter update <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12071142&l=46bd10ca-e2ce-449d-ab3e-593d72a7852f&r=1a7f484f-1dab-41dc-9aea-0efd04148ac8>. Please keep them, along with Jacob Gaugert (our missionary in Africa) in your prayers.

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

31 March 2021
*Holy Wednesday,*

Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

I wanted to send a quick, mid-week update to remind you all of the upcoming Sacred Triduum (*the holy three-day celebration of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday’s Easter Vigil*).
· Tonight, we’ll offer Private Absolution from 6-6:45pm at Grace, followed by a 7pm Compline service with the Passion according to St. Luke;
· Holy (*Maundy*) Thursday with the stripping of the altar – 7pm, Grace;
· Good Friday Chief Service with adoration of the cross and Holy Communion – 12pm, Grace;
· Good Friday Tenebrae Vespers – 7pm, Grace;
· Easter Vigil – 8pm, Grace

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Maundy Thursday <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12032779&l=82fe67d3-664f-477c-a457-355b05b84f55&r=b7d13acf-3077-4843-8872-ceb3b9748960>
Good Friday Chief Service <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12032779&l=7208c01c-ac3c-4210-a3b1-fd000d7f2cdc&r=b7d13acf-3077-4843-8872-ceb3b9748960> & Good Friday Tenebrae Vespers <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12032779&l=cda58100-8c50-48c0-85f0-52e3e814f907&r=b7d13acf-3077-4843-8872-ceb3b9748960>
Easter Vigil <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12032779&l=33bf4893-4733-48e5-82a4-787b0e77642d&r=b7d13acf-3077-4843-8872-ceb3b9748960>

Also, here is the April Newsletter: Trinity’s Torch <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12032779&l=8f0314d7-a161-4167-b449-f387a3879e2a&r=b7d13acf-3077-4843-8872-ceb3b9748960>, Grace Notes <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12032779&l=4309869c-3456-4767-95dd-a7e25ff7d156&r=b7d13acf-3077-4843-8872-ceb3b9748960>, and the Calendar <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=12032779&l=557ec942-a7e2-4ad5-827a-88e99f9ebbea&r=b7d13acf-3077-4843-8872-ceb3b9748960> .

A blessed Holy Week, continued fast, and (soon!) a joyful Easter to you all!
Yours in Christ our life,
-Pastor

26 March 2021
*Friday of Judica,*

Dear Saints and Friends of Grace & Trinity,

This Sunday is
T* Palm Sunday / Passion Sunday *T
John 12:12–19; Zechariah 9:9-12; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:1-27:66 <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=cba99876-acaf-459c-941c-6dfb46ec366e&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c>

Sunday begins Holy Week, a time of somber meditation and joyful worship of our Lord who humbly rode into Jerusalem to die for us and our salvation. We’ll begin in the parking Lot (Trinity) and in the Narthex (Grace) with palm branches in hand, just as the first crowd that greeted Him with loud shouts of “Hosanna!” Then, laying our palms at the foot of the chancel, we’ll pause to silently reflect on what these last days towards the cross mean. We’ll hear the passion read from the Gospel and carry that reflection forward during all of Holy Week. If you’ve never had the chance, please join us each day for prayer, meditation, and worship of the King who reigns from the cross.

*Join us Sunday at 8am at Grace and 11am at Trinity*, as well as *Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7pm *for Compline, *Thursday at 7pm *for the Divine Service of Maundy Thursday, *Friday at noon *for the Chief Service and *Friday at 7pm *for our Tenebrae Vespers, and finally on *Saturday at 8pm *for the Easter Vigil.

*Bible Study this week is at 9:30am at Trinity. *We’re continuing with Revelation 17. Join us!

*Those Serving at Grace & Trinity this week…*
*Trinity** Grace*
*Counters: the Zwemkes Counters: Jennifer*
*Greeters: Minda Schultz Greeters: the Unruhs*
*Ushers: Dave Ketteman & Ushers: Jim & Sandy*
* Dave Lemcke Altar Guild: the Kennys*
*Altar Guild: the Wortzes*
*Elder: Keith Buhr*

*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=11961360&l=59f9dacd-1aae-4fa4-ba14-29fd3653f103&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c> to follow along with at home. Also, here are the bulletins for all of Holy Week:
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Good Friday Chief Service <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=f3d8f977-01b8-4a15-973f-0cda7f756f1e&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c> & Good Friday Tenebrae Vespers <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=7bd769cf-b10b-4bef-876a-673b0dc2df84&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c>
Easter Vigil <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=cca09ade-595c-4ea0-9ac5-6479913cc106&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c>
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=11961360&l=48f670b6-e632-4844-89d7-9fa2ee7384ba&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c> , Trinity <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=8e8196ee-05e8-4ae0-a39e-19dbd9a43e7c&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c>). 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. Also, here are the news/notes <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=7711909e-f927-4830-b601-a248dd40ef93&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c> and the congregation at prayer <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=d221ae73-8f2e-459a-a022-b9ad3cc13d8b&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c>for Sunday.

*Coming up this week…*
· *Sunday (3/28): **Palmarum – *Palm Sunday
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace
· *Monday*:
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *7pm *Compline, Grace
· *Tuesday*:
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· *Wednesday:*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *9:30am *Bible Study, Grace
o *11am *Divine Service, Grace
o *6-6:45pm *Private Absolution, Grace
o *7pm *Compline, Grace
· *Thursday:*
o *8:30am **Matins, Immanuel***
o *7pm *Maundy Thursday Divine Service, Grace
· *Friday:*
o *9am *Matins, Grace
o *12pm *Good Friday Chief Service, Grace
o *4pm *Private Absolution, Trinity
o *7pm *Good Friday Tenebrae Vespers, Grace
· *Saturday: *
o *8pm *Easter Vigil, Grace
· *Sunday (4/4): **The Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord*
o *8am *Divine Service, Grace
o *9:30am *Easter Brunch & Kids Activities, Trinity
o *11am *Divine Service, Trinity
o *2pm **Misa en Español, *Grace

*Looking Ahead…*
· *April 6 *~ Town Hall with Dr. Greg Seltz, Ascension Lutheran, 7-8:30pm.
· *April 16 *~ Concordia Academy Kickoff Banquet <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=b0ab06c1-2b5f-4bd5-b274-0d1516fd8507&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c>, Grace
o We’re just under a month away from our kickoff banquet! If you’ve not already done so, please RSVP on our website <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=bb458480-76fb-4ef3-8595-e9a22b42f8d9&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c> and join us on April 16 from 6-8pm at Grace (the site of our school’s campus).
· *April 17* ~ 25th Annual Lutheran Lecture Series, Grace <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=7d2ddf34-b5aa-498e-9c95-93796329693f&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c>
o *Both the Banquet and the Lecture Series the following day are FREE events! Both will give you much better insight into what Classical Lutheran Education really is. Please join us! RSVP on the link above.*

*Other things…*
· Earlier this week I was interviewed on KFUO’s radio program “Concord Matters”. With Pr. Peter Ill I discussed the first part of the Athanasian Creed. You can listen to it here <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=c91be849-bcdc-4936-a629-e9ce03c4c82f&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c> .
· Here’s this week’s lecture on Isaiah 56-66 <ec2-52-26-194-35.us-west-2.compute.amazonaws.com/x/d?c=11961360&l=f587ad5a-3171-4422-ae28-2cd568fa349b&r=5ee81e98-c643-4183-835a-8a21916fb43c>. Enjoy!
· *RETURNING TO THE COMMUNION RAIL**: *With significantly lower infections in our area and the number of members already vaccinated, the Pastors and Elders at both Grace and Trinity have decided to return to our communion practice of receiving the Sacrament at the communion rail beginning Easter Sunday. The ushers will provide ample spacing between individuals or families to kneel and receive the Sacrament. If you’re uncomfortable kneeling at the rail, please feel free to stand. Because the offering is passed from hand to hand, permitting a greater spread of germ and disease, we’ve decided to keep the baskets in the Narthex for the time being.

*Prayer Requests…*
· For the family of Terry Berry (Cheryl Berry’s sister-in-law), who mourn for Terry as she fell asleep in Christ yesterday.

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