*+ FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT +*
*December 3, 2023*
*NO MATINS TOMORROW** – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1*
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-12-03-First-Sunday-in-Advent.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-12-03-The-First-Sunday-in-Advent.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/12-03-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Notes (Advent Rubrics):*
Unique to Advent and Lent, the Liturgy drops the Greater Gloria (“Gloria in Excelsis”). The Church sets that magnificent hymn of praise aside until we hear the angels sing it at the birth of Christ! Also, you’ll notice that as the weeks of Advent go forth there will be two collects: the collect of the day (particular to the readings appointed) as well as the collect for the first Sunday in Advent. Finally, you can’t help but notice the Advent Wreath with four candles around the outside. This wreath is a calendar—slowing us down, week by week, drawing us in anticipation towards Christmas. Each of the four candles represents a different aspect of our waiting: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. Three candles are blue; one is pink. The pink calls us to rejoice and find the refreshment needed in a period of fasting (there’s something similar in Lent, too). Advent wreaths at home with daily family prayer and devotion is highly encouraged as well.
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Special for the Next Few Weeks: Overview of the Common Service
+ The Gospel of John
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ Special for the Next Few Weeks: Overview of the Common Service
+ The Book of Genesis
*Week of First Sunday in Advent:*
+ *No Matins* – December 1
+ *Christmas Decorating* – December 2 @ 9:00 am
+ *No Matins* – December 5 (Pastor is at Circuit Meeting)
+ *Advent Meal – *December 6 @ 5:15 pm
+ *Additional Private Confession* – December 6 @ 5:30 pm
+ *Choir Rehearsal *– December 6 @ 6:00 pm
+ *Midweek Advent Vespers* – December 6 @ 7:00 pm
+ *Advent Brunch *– December 9 @ 10:00 am
+ *Sophie Arndt Baby Shower* – December 9 @ 2:00 pm
*UPCOMING EVENTS:*
+ *Christmas Decorating* Please help decorate the church on *December 2* starting at *9:00 am*.
+ *ADVENT MEALS* will be held *December 6, 13, and 20* from *5:15 to 6:30 p.m*. Please consider signing up to bring food to share. The sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.
+ *ADVENT BRUNCH* All ladies are invited to a brunch *December 9 from 10 a.m. to noon*. We will have a short program with music followed by fellowship and delicious food. Please sign up in the narthex for decorating a table or bringing food to share.
+ *BABY SHOWER* Please come celebrate with Sophie Arndt *December 9 at 2 p.m.* The baby shower will be in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity. She is registered on Amazon.
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, December 19 *(Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
*Due:* Hurtado, Larry W., *Honoring the Son: Jesus in Earliest Christian Devotional Practice*. Bellingham, Washington, Lexham Press, 2018. (96 pages)
+ *CAROLING* Join members of Trinity, young and old, as we go caroling the neighborhood around our church. We will meet *December 21 at 6 p.m.* for singing. Afterwards, we’ll go back to church for cider, hot cocoa, and snacks. If you’d rather not sing, but want to join in the fellowship downstairs, that’s fine too! Everyone is welcome!
*ANNOUNCEMENTS:*
+ *GIFT FOR TRINITY STAFF*: The Board of Elders invite you to give a gift for our Trinity staff members. Please use the envelopes and basket in the Narthex. Thank you from the Board of Elders.
+ *Trinity Choir* CHOIR FOR ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, EPIPHANY If you are interested in singing, Trinity Choir will be practicing on *Wednesday evenings* from *6:00 to 6:45 p.m*. downstairs starting *December 6*. This is a short-term commitment. Call the church office for more information. (316) 685-1571
+ *Elder’s Book Study* The Elder’s Book Study will be cancelled until January.
+ *Confirmation Schedule *
No Confirmation until January 10, 2024
+ *Faith At Work* is a district wide local community service event to kick off on April 7 2024. We are entering the planning stages for the event, calling for prayer and planning. Keith Buhr has volunteered as the interim crew leader until another congregant volunteers to take over. He is requesting volunteers to form the planning team. Anyone interested can meet with him after service or email to kkbphd@gmail.com. We already have some starter ideas to choose from, and new ideas are welcome!
+ *Homemade Food To Share*
There is a refrigerator where the old Dr. Pepper soda machine was. Inside the fridge contains individual bags and containers of homemade food. *Any member who would like a home cooked item or wants to share with someone who could also use one, they are free to take.*
Feel free to take when needed or contact the office for more information.
+ *Are You A Dillons Shopper?* Designate Trinity as your Dillons rewards charity online, using the code QG377. You will need to *designate Trinity every year* for this rewards program.
*RESOURCES:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of December 3*
SACRED MUSIC FOR THE ADVENT SEASON… “Savior of the Nations, Come,” “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry,” “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending,” “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” You can listen to sacred music for the Advent season 24/7 at lutheranpublicradio.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HeWhcN1t22ueB6OxanmePrxkdmoOsFaCGATmNoa56oWpW29a55cJywxMccLrJr-03ZDdl8TurqtZ1UUoOKP8HZRi7rqHGVtZiJomJoPS-sF_8p-nnMa5LUuwA8PR20JIpO0-QDnHq5k4oniomVMdcWExMdKFt5pl&c=w9a2AhIzap…>, TuneIn, Amazon Echo, Google Home, Apple HomePod and the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
*MISCELLANEOUS:*
+ *Volunteers needed!* The Lord’s Diner on Hillside needs volunteers to serve our community. The first Tuesday of every month from 5 to 7:30 p.m. is when several members of Trinity are usually there, but they could always use more. If you would like more information or if you would like to sign up, please contact Vicki Bessey at (316) 641-7863.
+ *Concordia Academy Wichita Rifle Raffle*
Get your tickets today at your chance to win a Howa M1500 Kryptek Typhon 6.5CR Rifle through the Phoenix Shooters Rifle Raffle! Tickets are only $10 each and the winner will be drawn on Friday, *December 15* just in time for Christmas! Contact a team member or our office at 316-202-8989 to purchase your chance today!
All funds raised by ticket sales will go towards the Phoenix Shooting Team to purchase supplies.
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*HELPFUL LINKS:*
Trinity Lutheran Church tlcwichita.org <www.tlcwichita.org/>
Concordia Academy Wichita Concordia Academy Wichita – Home <www.concordiaacademywichita.org/>
Kansas District LCMS LCMS Kansas District | (kslcms.org) <kslcms.org/>
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS.org – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod <www.lcms.org/>
Eighth Day Books Eighth Day Books <www.eighthdaybooks.com/>
Eighth Day Institute Welcome to Eighth Day Institute <www.eighthdayinstitute.org/>
Concordia Publishing House Home – Concordia Publishing House (cph.org) <www.cph.org/>
Issues, Etc. issuesetc.org
Luther Classical College Luther Classical College <www.lutherclassical.org/>