*February 5, 2023*
*Readings:*
Exodus 17:1–7 (Daniel 9:2-10 *The Lutheran Missal Field Testing Reading)*
1 Corinthians 9:24—10:5
Matthew 20:1–16
*Grace Alone*
The people of Israel contended with the Lord in the wilderness (Ex. 17:1–7). They were dissatisfied with His provision. In the same way, the first laborers in the vineyard complained against the landowner for the wage he provided them (Matt. 20:1–16). They charged him with being unfair, but in reality he was being generous. For the Lord does not wish to deal with us on the basis of what we deserve but on the basis of His abounding grace in Christ. The first—those who rely on their own merits—will be last. “For they were overthrown in the wilderness” (1 Cor. 10:5). But the last, those who rely on Christ, will be first. For Christ is the Rock (1 Cor. 9:24–10:5). He is the One who was struck and from whose side blood and water flowed that we may be cleansed of our sin.
*Sunday Resources:*
Trinity Bulletin <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-02-05-Septuagesima.pdf>
Congregation At Prayer <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-02-05-Septuagesima-1.pdf>
News & Notes <www.tlcwichita.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/02-05-23-News-Notes.pdf>
*Sunday Catechesis:*
+ Topic: The Church (Scriptures & Confessions)
*Wednesday Catechesis:*
+ 2 Peter
*Prayer Requests:*
*Sunday Highlights:*
*Counters: The Presnells*
*Greeters: The Pattersons *
*Ushers: Ron Rooker and Induwara Herath *
*Altar Guild: The Pattersons*
*Elder: *
*Sunday Notes:*
+ *Poinsettias* – If you would like a poinsettia please take one.
+ *Pre-Lent* – Septuagesima is the first Sunday in pre-Lent. We don’t sing the *Gloria in Excelsis *and *Alleluias* until Easter.
+ *Lenten Fast* – Please see the *attached* brochure On The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting
*Weekly Schedule (February 4 – 11, 2023):*
*Sunday *
+ 9:00 am Divine Service
+ 10:30 am Catechesis
+ 3:00 pm Divine Service (Spanish)
*Monday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 4:30 pm Private Confession
*Tuesday *
+ 8:30 am *NO MATINS*
+ 8:30 am *Pastor Filipek attending Circuit Meeting in Arkansas City*
*Wednesday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 9:30 am Catechesis
+ 11:00 am Divine Service
+ 5:15 pm Catechesis
+ 7:00 pm Evening Prayer
*Thursday *
+ 8:30 am Matins
+ 7:30 pm Hall of Men (The Ladder)
*Friday **Pastor Filipek’s Day Off*
+ 8:30 am Matins
*Saturday*
*Feasts, Festivals, and Commemorations (February 2023)*
Lectionary Summaries – Feasts and Festivals <files.lcms.org/file/preview/G1MmzeM6FGzy4VOoKsjP5C9w4ify7t85?>
Commemoration Biographies <files.lcms.org/file/preview/Eqm0sBtilV1kI57LHE7XkLDDgl0mV2ng?>
+ 5 [C] Jacob (Israel), *Patriarch*
+ 10 [C] Silas, *Fellow Worker of St. Peter and St. Paul*
+ 13 [C] Aquila, Priscilla, Apollos
+ 14 [C] Valentine, *Martyr*
+ 15 [C] Philemon and Onesimus
+ 16 [C] Philip Melanchthon (birth), *Confessor*
+ 18 [C] Martin Luther, *Doctor and Confessor*
+ 23 [C] Polycarp of Smyrna, *Pastor and Martyr*
+ 24 [F] St. Matthias, Apostle
*Upcoming Events:*
+ *OMT Theological Reading Group*
*Tuesday, February 21* (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
*Reading Assignment:*
Pelikan, Jaroslav. *Whose Bible Is It? A History of the Scriptures through the Ages*. New York, New York, Penguin Books, 2006. (288 pages)
*Announcements:*
+ *FREE LSB HYMNAL *
If you do not own a LSB Hymnal but would like one, please contact Pastor Filipek. We have many copies that were donated so that all the saints at Trinity would have a hymnal for use at home.
+ *WEDNESDAY NIGHT CATECHESIS*
The last Wednesday night catechesis before Lent will be *February 15*. We will start up again on April 12.
+ *SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING* *FEBRUARY 12, 2023*
There will be a very short voter’s meeting following the Divine Service (2/12/23). The purpose of this meeting is to nominate for positions at the Synod level, including Synodical President. Please plan on staying.
+ *SAFETY MEETING AND LUNCHEON* *FEBRUARY 26, 2023*
Following catechesis (2/26/23) there will be a luncheon and a guest speaker presenting on church safety. It is open to all and everyone is encouraged to attend. We will learn about making Trinity a safer place for all its saints. This is brought to you by the security committee.
+ *The Lutheran Missal *
Trinity Lutheran Church will be participating in the Lutheran Missal Field Testing. You may learn more about what this means by clicking of this link. Field Testing: Beginning in Advent 2022 – The Lutheran Missal (home.blog) <lutheranmissal.home.blog/2022/10/14/field-testing-beginning-in-advent-2022/>
To learn more about the Lutheran Missal, consider the following links.
· The Lutheran Missal – A blog chronicling the research and development of the first missal for English-speaking Lutherans (home.blog) <lutheranmissal.home.blog/>
· 2933. A Lutheran Missal – Pr. Evan Scamman, 10/20/22 (issuesetc.org) <issuesetc.org/2022/10/20/2933-a-lutheran-missal-pr-evan-scamman-10-20-22/>
· The Lutheran Missal Fr. Stefan Gramenz & Fr. Evan Scamman – YouTube
*Resources:*
+ *Issues, Etc.*
*For the week of February 5*
OLD THEOLOGY, NEW TECHNOLOGY… Issues, Etc. is a radio-talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: Mental Illness in the Lutheran Congregation, The “He Gets Us” Ad Campaign, True Tolerance, Church Discipline and more. You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org <r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001s9woDySTaJ7tFt83EMVLvCA4sTAp9XYyenefC56QQybU7WsJoEolJOYANxRz_QXVhdad6CjbQUgNwRaIegkXvS9GSwE1S8rviCCOzTUx0Xx0msOt8Ta1CZrlUeCMWCnZWd6gkYbV5afqVPJM6j2K2Q==&c=0woLIV6kfViT8Hjgfp…>, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider. Listen Here <issuesetc.org/>
*Miscellaneous:*
+ *Higher Things Reflection Booklet *
Epiphany – Transfiguration
January 6, 2023 – February 25, 2023
Download a free copy of HT Reflections devotional booklet
Reflections – Higher Things <higherthings.org/content/content-reflections/>
+ *Greece & The Greek Isles*
11 Days: October 17–27, 2023
Hosted by Rev. Cliff and Lois Winter
Space is limited!
For more information, see the attached flyer or contact them at (316) 461-2593 or loiswinter@yahoo.com
+ *Attention Youth!*
Higher Things has two summer conferences for 2023. The conference theme is *Beyond Reasonable Doubt*. Registration is now open. Please let Pastor Filipek know if you would be interested in attending. Here is a link for further information. Beyond Reasonable Doubt 2023 – Higher Things <leader.higherthings.org/events/conferences/>
+ *Dillons Community Rewards *
Please consider donating your Dillons Community Rewards to Trinity Lutheran Church. Every donation is a help and appreciated.
*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
Christ’s Peace,
Pastor Aaron M. Filipek
Trinity Lutheran Church 611 South Erie Street Wichita, KS 67211-2999 tlcwichita.org (316) 685-1571
Greece-2023-Full-Color-Brochure.pdf
Fasting_brochure.docx