Trinity eNews

February 12

Trinity eNews

Scripture Readings

Exodus 24:8–18 (ESV)

⁸ And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.”

⁹ Then Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up, ¹⁰ and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness. ¹¹ And he did not lay his hand on the chief men of the people of Israel; they beheld God, and ate and drank.

¹² The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain and wait there, that I may give you the tablets of stone, with the law and the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” ¹³ So Moses rose with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. ¹⁴ And he said to the elders, “Wait here for us until we return to you. And behold, Aaron and Hur are with you. Whoever has a dispute, let him go to them.”

¹⁵ Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. ¹⁶ The glory of the Lord dwelt on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days. And on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud. ¹⁷ Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. ¹⁸ Moses entered the cloud and went up on the mountain. And Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.

Psalm 2:6–12 (ESV)

⁶ “As for me, I have set my King

on Zion, my holy hill.”

⁷ I will tell of the decree:

The Lord said to me, “You are my Son;

today I have begotten you.

⁸ Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,

and the ends of the earth your possession.

⁹You shall break them with a rod of iron

and dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”

¹⁰ Now therefore, O kings, be wise;

be warned, O rulers of the earth.

¹¹ Serve the Lord with fear,

and rejoice with trembling.

¹² Kiss the Son,

lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,

for his wrath is quickly kindled.

Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

2 Peter 1:16–21 (ESV)

¹⁶ For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. ¹⁷ For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” ¹⁸ we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. ¹⁹ And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, ²⁰ knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. ²¹ For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 17:1–9 (ESV)

¹ And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. ² And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. ³ And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. ⁴ And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” ⁵ He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” ⁶ When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces and were terrified. ⁷ But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and have no fear.” ⁸ And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.

⁹ And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one the vision, until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.”

Sunday Worship – February 15

Eyewitnesses of His Majesty

Ash Wednesday Worship – February 18

Glory to the God Who Loves

Lenten Worship Schedule 2026

We embark on another Lenten season of repentance as we journey to the cross. See the schedule and themes for this season.

Message from the Executive Committee

During the January 25, 2026, Congregational Assembly we said we would summarize in the eNews the Executive Committee’s part of the presentation. Topics covered at the Assembly included the overall state of the church, church finances, staffing, and service/volunteerism. This week, we begin with the state of the church, finances, and staffing.

Lenten Meals

5:30pm Wednesdays in Lent Beginning February 18
Shawnee Campus
Lenten meals provide a meaningful opportunity to nourish our bodies and spirits as we journey through this season of reflection and preparation. We believe that coming together in community strengthens our bonds and enriches our individual spiritual paths. Please feel free to invite your friends, family, and fellow congregants to join us in this special time of fellowship.

College Student Care Packages

College can be a challenging time. We like to send care packages out to our college students around Finals to remind them of the community of support that they have back home. This semester we would like to get the congregation more involved in these care packages by encouraging you to adopt a college kid and provide some items for their care packages.

Lenten Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, February 21
9-10am
Mission Campus
Join us for a Lenten prayer breakfast on the first Saturday in Lent, February 21, from 9-10am in the adult lounge at the Mission campus. Breakfast (featuring biscuits and gravy and pancakes) and prayer lists will be provided.

Lenten Devotionals

As we enter the holy season of Lent, we step into a sacred time of reflection, renewal, and preparation. These forty days invite us to slow down, return to the Lord, and walk with Christ toward the glory of Easter morning. To support our congregation in this meaningful journey, Trinity is pleased to offer a selection of Lenten devotionals for individuals, families, and children.

From Anticipation to Fulfillment

Three months earlier we celebrated the season of Advent. We looked with eager anticipation to the celebration of Jesus coming to us. We experienced the deep emotions of hope, peace, love, and joy. Seen here are paintings from the Trinity art collection paired with paintings depicting the emotions elicited during Advent. The Advent paintings were created for a Trinity Advent devotional written years ago.

Trinity Art Glass Virtual Tour

The huge window behind the altar is entitled “The Church’s Mission and Ministry.” Recently, Lana Hansen, Tom Perry, and Brayden Yoder-Mulkey, recorded a video explanation of this beautiful collection of windows. Enjoy!

Tough as Nails Event

Middle school & 4th and 5th graders | Shawnee Campus, 4-6PM, fellowship hall | March 8th
Is your team tough as nails? Come compete with your team, to see who truly is the toughest of them all. This event will be open to 4th-8th graders on March 8th from 4-6 PM at the Shawnee Campus. Feel free to bring a friend and make new ones!

High School Lent Small Groups

Join us for Lenten small groups! Over the course of five weeks we will be reading through the Gospel of John and exploring the humanity of Jesus. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, strengthen your faith, and engage in prayer. We would also like you to encourage bringing a friend to small group!

Serve the Lord as a Communion Server!

Trinity is seeking additional Communion Servers for our worship services, with a special need at the 8:30 a.m. service at the Mission Campus. Serving Communion is a deeply meaningful way to support our church family—your presence helps create a worship experience that is welcoming, sacred, and spiritually nourishing for all who gather. Your willingness to serve truly blesses our community.

Two Lines Pregnancy Center Thank You

Thank you for everyone who generously donated diapers and baby wipes to help support expectant mothers who need an extra measure of care. Your support is a beacon of the love of the gospel to our neighbors. Pastor Luke’s car was filled with these needed items that were delivered to Two Lines Pregnancy Clinic.

“Glory to the God who Bleeds” Sermon Series

What a profound and joyful mystery it is that Jesus would shed his blood for us! This series will guide us from the Gospel of John as we meditate on who Jesus is and what He has come to do for us in His life, ministry, death, and resurrection. We will be moved each week to give glory and praise to God for the salvation He has won for us on the cross.

Youth Student and Parent Meeting

6:30pm, February 22, Shawnee Campus | Families with students in grades 7-12, let’s review Lutheran Valley Retreat and Mission Trip opportunities and see what is coming up in Youth Ministry this Spring! We have options for you!

Gold Standard Singers from Nebraska Wesleyan University

Save the date! The Gold Standard Singers from Nebraska Wesleyan University will present a concert at Trinity’s Mission campus on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Gold Standard Singers is a select a cappella ensemble directed by Eric Wyler. In addition, the Gold Standard Singers will be offering music selections in worship Sunday morning, March 8, in the 8:30 and 11am services at the Mission campus.

The Book of Concord—Now Available Online for Free

We are excited to share a wonderful new resource from Concordia Publishing House! The entire Book of Concord—the treasured confessions of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod—is now available free of charge on a brand‑new, easy‑to‑use website.

Coffee and Conversation – Mission

Parents are invited to join in a NEW opportunity for conversation and connection each week starting January 18th during the Sunday School hour, 9:45-10:40am.
This opportunity provides time to share in a topical Bible study, plus time to connect and build relationships with other parents over a cup of coffee. Parents can take their children to Sunday School and then come together for conversation and connection, to build relationships with others, to support one another, and grow in Christian fellowship.

New Member Class

A new member class at Trinity (both Mission and Shawnee campuses) is being offered on Sunday evenings at 6 pm starting on February 22nd. The class will be offered in multiple ways including in-person, via Zoom, and a recording of the class can be sent if you aren’t available. The four-week class will cover a variety of topics and will be taught by Pastor Mark and Pastor Luke.

February Youth Service Project

This February we are participating in a service project at the Mission Community Food Pantry. The event will take place from 10 – 11:30 AM on February 14th. This is a great opportunity to complete an act of compassion or service hours!

Eighth Grade Family Meeting

Date: Sunday, February 22
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall – Shawnee Campus

Faith, Fun, and Fellowship Ahead! We’re gearing up for exciting events, and this meeting is your chance to be in the loop. We’ll cover two important topics you won’t want to miss: Confirmation prep and LVR.

Lenten Mentoring

The season of Lent is almost here and a very important part of Confirmation at Trinity is the one-on-one mentoring in the season of Lent. It starts on February 18 and the last session is on March 25.

Summer Youth Opportunities

Two exciting trips are coming up this summer for youth: Lutheran Valley Retreat and a YouthWorks Mission Trip to South Dakota. Sign up today for lifechanging experiences.

Preschool Enrollment

Children who are ages 3-5 by August 31, 2026, and potty-trained are eligible to enroll for the 2026-27 school year at Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool (Shawnee Campus). Priority enrollment for church families will begin at 8:00 am on Tuesday, January 27. Go to https://tlcms.org/preschool-enrollment-and-open-house/ to enroll.

Bible Milestones

Our children’s ministry program teaches faith milestones in our Sunday morning ministry each year. Milestone classes are held during the Sunday School hour, 9:45-10:45am. Please plan to have your children join us.

2026 Altar Flower Signups

The 2026 altar flower schedule is now available! You may sign on online or in person at the Mission campus. Cost is $45 per bouquet. Two available per Sunday. Please make payment when signing up.

Christ Prep Academy Enrollment

Christ Preparatory Academy is an accredited K-12 Christian school in Lenexa. Admission and enrollment is happening soon! Open houses are February 5, March 12, and April 9. See all the details!