Sunday Resources:
Bulletin for the Feast of All Saints ~ November 1, 2026
Trinity News & Notes for November 1, 2026
Congregation at Prayer for the All Saints’ Day ~ November 1, 2026
Sunday Readings:
First Reading: Revelation 7:2-17
Sunday Catechesis:
+ The Acts of the Apostles
Wednesday Catechesis:
+ The Minor Prophets
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st
The Feast of All Saints
8:25 a.m. Choir practice in Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m. Divine Service
10:30 a.m. Bible Study
3:00 p.m. Choir warm-up in the nave
4:00 p.m. Circuit 10 & 11 Reformation Festival
5:30 p.m. Potluck Banquet (meat provided)
MONDAY, 2nd
8:30 a.m. Matins
TUESDAY, 3rd
No Matins, Pastors’ circuit meeting in Preston, KS
WEDNESDAY, 4th
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
11:00 a.m. Divine Service
5:15 p.m. Meal & Catechesis
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
THURSDAY, 5th
8:30 a.m. Matins
4:30 p.m. Private Confession
7:00 p.m. Trustees’ meeting
FRIDAY, 6th
8:30 a.m. Matins
UPCOMING EVENTS:
+ OMT Theological Reading Group
Tuesday, November 17th (Trinity)
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:15 a.m. Reading Discussion
11:15 a.m. Prayer
11:30 a.m. Lunch
Reading Assignment: Due: Schaff, Philip and Wace, Henry. Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, volume 14: The Seven Ecumenical Councils. Peabody, Massachusetts, Hendrickson Publishers. 2012. (191-353 pages) Note: Free at ccel.org
2026 OMT book list and schedule may be found HERE.
+ Catechesis & Midweek Meals on Wednesday begins with a meal at 5:15 p.m. There are classes for all ages. Everyone is welcome!
+ 2026 Reformation Festival Trinity will be hosting this year’s Reformation Service November 1, 2026, at 4 p.m. A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex to sign up for the meal following the service. If you would like to sing in the choir, extra practices are scheduled. We will meet in Trinity’s choir loft Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. to warm-up.
+ Wedding Invitation The congregation of Trinity Lutheran Church and friends of the Lovett family are invited to attend the wedding ceremony of Sarah Lovett, daughter of Pastor Mark and Kristi Lovettt, and Luke Gillespie, son of Pastor Christopher and Anne Gillespie, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. We give thanks to God for the gift of marriage and pray that He would richly bless Sarah and Luke as they begin their life together, keeping them steadfast in faith and love throughout their marriage.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
+ Support the Concordia Academy Wichita Phoenix Trap Team!
Take your shot at supporting our student athletes through our annual Phoenix Trap Team Rifle Raffle! This year's prize package features a special-edition Ruger 10/22 America's 250th Anniversary Rifle, 500 rounds of ammunition, a soft rifle case, and a personalized Phoenix Trap Team hoodie. Raffle proceeds help cover equipment, ammunition, range fees, and competition expenses, keeping trap shooting affordable for our students.
Tickets: $10 for 1 | $50 for 7 | $100 for 15
Ticket sales close Friday, November 13, at 8:00 AM.
+ Hearing Devices for the Divine Service If you would like assistance in hearing the Divine Service, Trinity has hearing devices available! Please see Pastor Filipek for more information.
+ Card Shower for Shut-ins The Hospitality Committee is collecting birthday greetings for Trinity’s shut-in members. If you would like to participate, please bring a birthday card for Louise Smith. Please bring a birthday card for Louise by November 22. Cards may be dropped off in the basket in the narthex. Thank you!
+ Daughters of Grace All young women (~college age to 40ish) are invited to attend a Wichita-area Bible study group affiliated with Lutheran Women in Mission. The group will meet November 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the classroom at the Westlink branch of the Wichita Public Library. For more information, contact Mary Jensen.
+ Donate online Zeffy is set up for your donations to Trinity. Either scan the QR code in News & Notes or find a link on our website. Questions? See Amanda or Dick. You can choose your offering amount or enter your own amount. You can even set it up to donate monthly! If you would like to add a small donation to Zeffy, you may, but it is not required. Enter your name and email address and that’s it!
+ Craft Club On November 16th, bring your own craft to work on and join us for an hour of fellowship and crafting fun in Trinity’s fellowship hall at 6:30 p.m. Cookies and tea will be served; all ages welcome. Feel free to bring a friend. For more information, please contact Patricia or Prairie VanSant.
+ Liturgical Living The Liturgical Living women’s group will meet on Sunday November 22 at 2 pm at Trudy Unruh’s house. Come if you desire to explore with fellow Lutherans how we might extend the liturgy into our everyday lives.
+ Questions on Life Issues? Check out the table just outside the church library for information on many life issues from conception to natural death. Or ask Curt or Debra Engelbrecht if you have questions on a specific life issue and do not see any information about it on that table.
Fairmount Ministries
-Young Adult Bible Group: Meeting Tuesday nights at 6:45 pm. This semester we are journeying through the book of Acts.
- Thank You! We thank everyone who supported this year’s 8th Annual Gathering through gifts of time and treasure. God has truly blessed us. It was a huge success!
-Fairmount Coffee Co New Fall Flavors: Pumpkin Patch Latte, Apple Picking Chai, Leaf Peeping Latte, Harvest Fest Matcha, and Trick-or-Treat Latte.
+ Please excuse our mess! During November, landscaping will be done on the north and east sides of Trinity. Thank you to our elders and trustees for organizing this work.
+ Food to Share: The Fridge of Love is stocked and the shelf beside it has non-perishable items. ANY member who is in need or wants to share with someone who could use it, they are free to take. Contact the office for more information.
+ Guns Then Whiskey Sampling is postponed until further notice. Watch for updates in the weeks to come!
Resources:
Issues, Etc.
For the week of November 1
Expert Guests, Expansive Topics, Extolling Christ . . .
Issues, Etc. is a podcast and radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Recent topics include: Lutheranism in Israel, Postpartum Depression, ADHD, 20th-Century Lutheran Theologian Hermann Sasse and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod, TuneIn, the LPR mobile app and a podcast provider.
Read the Book of Concord Online! The text of Concordia: the Lutheran Confessions is available for you to explore and study for FREE on bookofconcord.cph.org.
As a result of Sunday’s Bible class discussion, these are links to Commemorations, Feasts, and Festivals with information about the Saints:
Link to Feasts and Festivals throughout the Church Year
Link to Commemorations throughout the Church Year
MISCELLANEOUS:
Trinity Lutheran Church tlcwichita.org
Concordia Academy Wichita Concordia Academy Wichita -Home
Kansas District LCMS LCMS Kansas District | (kslcms.org)
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS.org - The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Eighth Day Books Eighth Day Books
Eighth Day Institute Welcome to Eighth Day Institute
Concordia Publishing House Home - Concordia Publishing House (cph.org)
Issues, Etc. issuesetc.org
Luther Classical College Luther Classical College