Advent Devotionals – The Way to Bethlehem
As we approach the Advent season, we invite you to join us in preparing our hearts and minds for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Starting on November 22-23, Advent devotionals will be available at each campus. We encourage you to stop by and pick up one, or even two devotionals, tailored to your specific needs.
High School Mission Trip
We have a mission trip opportunity this summer for high school youth! This summer we will be serving on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota from July 26th to the 31st. This opportunity is centered around connecting with the local community through volunteerism and growing in faith through the use of devotionals and daily worship services. SIGNUP DEADLINE is December 11.
50+ Bible Study Fall Kickoff
For those who are 50 and wiser, this study is designed just for you! Join us as we begin a new season of learning and fellowship. Our first gathering will be Wednesday, September 10, at 10:15am in the Fellowship Hall at the Mission Campus.
Back-to-School Blessing Walk
Families, you’re invited to take part in a special Blessing Walk to prayerfully prepare for the new school year!
📍 Shawnee Campus – August 17
📍 Mission Campus – August 24
(Scheduled on opposite campuses from the parent meetings)
This self-guided prayer walk is designed for families of all ages and stages to do together. It takes about 10 minutes and offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect, pray, and invite God’s guidance for the year ahead.
NEW! Congregational Fall Kickoff Picnic
Everyone is invited to join us for Trinity’s NEW Congregational Fall Kickoff Picnic at Shawnee Mission Park, Shelter #2.
7900 Renner Road
Shawnee, KS 66219
Time: 4:00pm. Dinner will be served at 5:00pm
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and a lawn chair if you like.
Wives Submitting to Husbands? An Explanation of the Colossians Reading for This Weekend
As we continue our summer sermon series studying the letter of Colossians together, we arrive at a portion of Paul’s letter that often creates unsettled feelings and discomfort for modern readers. There are two specific words that usually draw up strong emotions as we read and hear them. The first is the word submit and the second is bondservants. Let us look at the Scriptural usage and context of these words so that we may understand them rightly and in a God honoring way.
A Message from the Executive Committee
With the church’s fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, your newly constituted Executive Committee (EC) met for the first time on July 28, 2025. Besides the introductions, we also discussed the biggest challenges facing the EC and the church. There is agreement that those include:
Finding a third pastor
Refinancing church debt
Congregational giving
Connecting the two campuses so that we are united in mission
Family Ministry Parent Meetings – For Parents of Children & Youth!
Mission Campus
Sunday, August 17
Shawnee Campus
Sunday, August 24
Hey families! We’re excited to invite parents of children and youth to our upcoming Family Ministry Parent Meetings—a great opportunity to connect, share, and grow together in faith and community.
Youth Gathering Recap Video
In July 2025, youth from Trinity Lutheran Church joined with thousands of other youth from around the country and world for the LSMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans. Enjoy this video fo their trip!
Why do we have parents participating in Confirmation at Trinity?
Trinity is updating our Confirmation program to better teach our youth about the faith. Parents are an integral part of the process of faith developement. Find out why Trinity is including parental participation as a critical role in the program.
Blessing of the Backpacks August 10
August 10, 8:30 and 11am services at both campuses
Students and teachers of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks with them to worship on August 10th. At the end of the children’s message, we will bless the backpacks and pray for all those returning to school this year.
Noisy Collection August 10
The next noisy collection will take place on Sunday, August 10, at both campuses. Please bring your loose and “noisy” change and deposit it in the buckets on your way into the sanctuary for worship. The money collected will go to purchase school supplies for Rushton Elementary School.
