God Declares Us Righteous Unsheathing His Word Against All Evil
“‘Let there be light,’ and there was light” (Gen. 1:1—2:3). The Father speaks, and it is so. His Word accomplishes what it says. He created all things out of nothing through His Son by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Father’s creative Word became flesh in Jesus Christ, that He might restore fallen creation and save fallen man. To the nobleman whose son was deathly ill, Jesus says, “Go; your son will live” (John 4:46–54). And in the very hour Jesus spoke, the nobleman’s son was made well. The Word of Christ still accomplishes what it says. In baptism, absolution, and the Lord’s Supper, He declares His life–giving forgiveness to you, and it is so. This saving Word of God is the sword of the Spirit by which you are able to fight off all the onslaughts of the devil (Eph. 6:10–17). “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.”
Sunday Resources:
Bulletin for the Twenty-first Sunday after the Trinity ~ October 25, 2026
Trinity News & Notes for October 25, 2026
Congregation at Prayer for the Trinity 21 ~ October 25, 2026
Sunday Readings:
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 1:1—2:3
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 6:10-17
Sunday Catechesis:
+ The Acts of the Apostles
Wednesday Catechesis:
+ The Minor Prophets
SUNDAY, 25th Commemoration of Dorcas (Tabitha), Lydia, & Phoebe, Faithful Women
8:25 a.m. Choir practice in Fellowship Hall
9:00 a.m. Divine Service
10:30 a.m. Bible Study
3:30 p.m. Liturgical Living
MONDAY, 26th Commemoration of Philipp Nicolai, Johann Heermann, and Paul Gerhardt, Hymnwriters
8:30 a.m. Matins
TUESDAY, 27th
8:30 a.m. Matins
WEDNESDAY, 28th Festival of St. Simon & St. Jude, Apostles
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
11:00 a.m. Divine Service
5:00 p.m. Reformation Choir practice
5:15 p.m. Meal & Catechesis
7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
THURSDAY, 29th
8:30 a.m. Matins
4:30 p.m. Private Confession
FRIDAY, 30th
8:30 a.m. Matins
SATURDAY, 31st Reformation Day
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 began September 9 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 will be 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 October 28, 5-6 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
+ Hollander Meal Train If you would like to donate a meal to Anna, Audrey, Clare, and Evelyn while Katie and Blake are in Kansas City, please click the link below to sign up. If you need help, please contact Amy Filipek. Thank you!
Click here for the Hollander Meal Train
+ 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 Karla Atkinson by October 25. Please bring a birthday card for Louise Smith 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 October 25 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.
-Fairmount Coffee Co New Fall Flavors!: Pumpkin Patch Latte, Apple Picking Chai, Leaf Peeping Latte, Harvest Fest Matcha, and Trick-or-Treat Latte.
- Digital Street Sign Fundraiser: We are seeking donations to replace our outdated digital street sign to help raise awareness of our mission. Thanks to generous supporters, we have raised $3888.50 so far.
+ Please excuse our mess! During October and 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.
Resources:
Issues, Etc.
For the week of October 25
Paths to Lutheranism Series . . .
Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen to stories of guests who have come to Lutheranism from Islam, Mormonism, Atheism, Agnosticism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, Pentecostalism and more. You’ll find the series at issuesetc.org/pathstolutheranism.
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