+ The Transfiguration of Our Lord +
February 9, 2025
JESUS IS TRANSFIGURED AND MANIFESTS HIS GLORY
The Lord appeared to Moses in the light of the burning bush (Ex. 3:1–14). Later Moses’ face would shine with the light of God’s glory when he came down from Mount Sinai (Ex. 34:29–35). At the Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah appeared with the One who is the Light of Light Himself (Matt. 17:1–9). Jesus’ glory as God shines with brilliant splendor in and through His human nature. By this epiphany, our Lord confirmed the prophetic word (2 Pet. 1:16–21), revealing that He is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. He manifested His majesty as the eternal Son of the Father, and He wonderfully fore showed our adoption as sons (Collect). We who have been baptized into Christ’s body are given a glimpse of the glory that we will share with Him in the resurrection on the Last Day.
Sunday Resources:
Bulletin for The Transfiguration of Our Lord ~ February 9, 2025
Congregation at Prayer for Transfiguration ~ 2/9/25
Boletín para la Misa en Español
Children’s Bulletin for this Sunday
Sunday Readings:
Old Testament: Exodus 34:29-35
Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
Sunday Catechesis:
- The Book of Ruth
Wednesday Catechesis:
- The Book of Matthew
Week of Transfiguration (February 9 through February 15, 2025):
Sunday
- 8:30 a.m. Choir practice in Fellowship Hall
- 9:00 a.m. Divine Service
- 10:30 a.m Bible Study
- 12:45 p.m. Spanish Meal – Mexicana
- 1:30 p.m. Misa en Español
Monday ~ Commemoration of Silas, Fellow Worker of St. Peter & St. Paul
- 8:30 a.m. Matins
Tuesday
- 8:30 a.m. Matins
- 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Wednesday
- 8:30 a.m. Matins
- 9:30 a.m. Bible Study
- 11:00 a.m. Divine Service
- 5:15 p.m. Catechesis and meal
- 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday ~ Commemoration of Aquila, Priscilla, Apollos
- 8:30 a.m. Matins
- 4:30 p.m. Private Confession
Friday ~ Commemoration of Valentine, Martyr
- 8:30 a.m. Matins
Saturday ~ Commemoration of Philemon and Onesimus
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- OMT Theological Reading Group
Tuesday, February 18 (Trinity)
8:30 am Matins
9:15 am Reading Discussion
11:15 am Prayer
11:30 am Lunch
Reading Assignment: Due: Herberger, Valerius. The Great Works of God – Part Seven: The Mysteries of Christ in the Book of Leviticus. Fort Wayne, Indiana, Emmanuel Press, 2024. (196 pages)
- Catechesis begins with a meal at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. There are classes for all ages. Pastor Filipek is teaching confirmation and adults, Kendall Patterson is teaching elementary age, and Amy Filipek is with preschool and younger children. Everyone is welcome!
- Phoenix Rising Benefit Gala Don’t miss our annual Phoenix Rising Benefit Gala on Friday, April 25, 2025. This year we are pleased to host Prof. Louis Markos as our keynote speaker. Tickets available now.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Offering Envelopes and Giving Statements Please pick up your 2025 offering envelopes and/or 2024 giving statements in the narthex on your way out of church. Thank you!
- Are You A Dillon’s Shopper? Designate Trinity as your Dillon’s rewards charity online, using the code QG377. You will need to designate Trinity every year for this rewards program.
- A Message from The Kansas District LCMS Office As many of you know, there is a great need in the eastern regions of the United States in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Countless people, including LCMS members and congregations, are grieving the loss of their businesses, homes, and even their loved ones. Yet equally swift have been the many congregations, organizations, church members, and volunteers from around the Synod who have contributed their time, resources, finances, and prayers to aid those affected by the hurricane. Provided below are links for the three districts receiving contributions:
LCMS Mid-South District: https://mid-southlcms.org/
LCMS Southeastern District: https://se.lcms.org/
LCMS Florida-Georgia District: https://flgadistrict.org/
Funds received will be distributed by these districts for survivor support and some volunteer support. This will be a long-term ongoing recovery. Let us join in prayer together as we “encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). In the service of Christ, Rev. Justin Panzer, Kansas District President
Fairmount Ministries
- 6:47 Tuesdays @Fairmount! College Age/Young Adult Fellowship/Bible Group
E-mail hannah@fairmountministries.org for more info. Bible Study Topic: Basics of our Faith.
- It is Bierock time! We are taking orders for our 5th Annual Bierock Fundraiser. Cost: $35 per dozen (sales tax included) When: Orders are open now! Bierocks will be made Feb. 13th-19th. Select your date and time for pick-up when you order. Where: Holy Cross Lutheran 600 N. Greenwich. Volunteers are needed to make the bierocks and help with “car hop” delivery. To Order bierocks, sign up to volunteer, or make a donation, go to www.fairmountministries.org/bierocks.
Questions or to place a bulk order? E-mail: info@fairmountministries.org or call Karen Thurnau at (316) 393-6180.
- Valentine’s drinks are available now at Fairmount Ministries. Special flavors include Strawberry Vanilla Matcha, Hazelnut Mocha, and Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha. Use coupon code LUV25 to get 10% off a Valentine’s drink when you pay.
RESOURCES:
Issues, Etc.
For the week of February 9
THE PROMISES OF GOD IN SCRIPTURE SERIES… How do you know if a promise in the Bible is for you? Issues, Etc., a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL, is doing a series on The Promises of God with Pastor Will Weedon of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever.” You can listen to this series at issuesetc.org/godspromises.
As a result of Sunday’s Bible class discussion, these are link 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 SynodLCMS.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
