Trinity E-News+ Twenty-fourth Sunday after the Trinity +November 15, 2026

Nov 12

The Strength of the Lord Is Our Salvation from Sin, Death, and Darkness

A shroud of darkness engulfs us. Sin, death, and disease threaten to sever us from life’s fullest measure. Without new life in Christ Jesus, there would be no light to dissipate, dispel, or curb grief and sadness. But Jesus has qualified us “to share in the inheritance of the saints of light” delivering us from the dark domain (Col. 1:9–14). “I have put my words in your mouth and covered you in the shadow of my hand…You are my people” (Is. 51:9–16). The presence of Christ, in word, wine, bread, and water, confronts our sinful nature with forgiveness. In the sacraments, God claims us to be His very own children, creating, and sustaining our faith. So in Christ, we humbly receive the words, “your faith has made you well” (Matt. 9:18–26). On the last day God will surely awaken us also from slumber in resurrection glory.

Sunday Resources:

Bulletin for the Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity ~ November 15, 2026

Trinity News & Notes for November 15, 2026

Congregation at Prayer for Trinity 24 ~ November 15, 2026

Sunday Readings:

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 51:9-16

Epistle Reading: Colossians 1:9-14

Gospel: Matthew 9:18-26

Sunday Catechesis:

+ The Acts of the Apostles

Wednesday Catechesis:

+ The Minor Prophets

SUNDAY, 15th

8:25 a.m. Choir practice in Fellowship Hall

9:00 a.m. Divine Service

10:30 a.m. Bible Study

12:00 p.m. Annual Voters’ Meeting (lunch provided)

MONDAY, 16th

8:30 a.m. Matins

6:30 p.m. Prairie’s Craft Club

TUESDAY, 17th

8:30 a.m. Matins

9:15 a.m. OMT

WEDNESDAY, 18th

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, 19th

Commemoration of Elizabeth of Hungary

8:30 a.m. Matins

4:30 p.m. Private Confession

7:00 p.m. Elders’ meeting

FRIDAY, 20th

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 Annual Voters’ Meeting Please plan to attend the Annual voters’ meeting on November 15 right after Sunday Bible study. We will be voting on important things such as a Synod constitutional amendment and the budget for 2027. Lunch will be provided.

+ 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

+ The Trinity Ladies’ Advent Tea is scheduled for December 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. This year’s presentation will be on The Biblical Women of Christmas. Please invite your friends! Click here to sign up.

+ Thanksgiving Pie Social Please join us for our first Thanksgiving Pie Social! Bring a favorite pie to share and we will gather in the fellowship hall following the Thanksgiving Eve service for social time. Hot and cold drinks will be served. Please RSVP to Patricia VanSant or sign up in the narthex if you plan to attend and what type of pie you plan to bring.

+ Save the Date for Concordia Academy Concert Series! Concordia Academy Wichita invites you to an evening of beautiful music on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Wichita. Featuring Gustav Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth), the concert is presented in partnership with Wichita Grand Opera as part of its 2026–2027 Season. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the concert beginning at 7:00 PM. Admission is free, and a free-will offering will be received. Learn more at cawichita.org/concordia-concert-series/

+ 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 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 December 13 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.

+ Poinsettias If you would like to purchase a poinsettia for your home, please email the church office at office@tlc.kscoxmail.com letting Amy know your interest. There are a lot of sizes and colors to choose from! The order will be delivered mid-December.

Fairmount Ministries

-Young Adult Bible Group: Meeting Tuesday nights at 6:45 pm. This semester we are journeying through the book of Acts. Whether you're new to Bible study or looking to grow deeper in your faith, there's a place for you!

- Help Fill Shoeboxes with Love! Fairmount Ministries is collecting physical donations for Operation Christmas Child! Popular donation items include toothbrushes, combs, washcloths, school supplies, socks, small toys, stuffed animals, balls, jump ropes, coloring books, and more. A collection box is available at Fairmount. Please drop off donations by November 17 so everything is ready for our Friendsgiving assembly! Thank you for being part of this ministry!

-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. The downstairs hallway bathrooms are under renovation. Please use the mothers’ room off the narthex or the bathroom across from the library.

+ 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 November 15

Where Doctrine Is Life . . .

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 subjects include: Hymn Therapy for Depression, The Case for Technological Foot-Dragging, Worship in the Book of Revelation, Feminism & Grievance Culture and more. You can listen at your convenience 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