Scripture Readings
This Week
Acts 4:1-12 (ESV)
1 And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.
5 On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, 6 with Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?” 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders, 9 if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. 11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Psalm 23:1–6 (ESV)
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
1 John 3:16–24 (ESV)
16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.
19 By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 20 for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; 22 and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. 23 And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. 24 Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us.
John 10:11–18 (ESV)
11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”
Sunday Worship – April 21
God loves you!
Spring Congregational Picnic
You’re Invited to Trinity Lutheran Church’s All Church Picnic!
Join Us for a Joyous Afternoon/Evening of Fellowship and Fun
Date: Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Time: 4pm
Location: Black Hoof Park, Oak Shelter
Address: 9053 Monticello Road in Lenexa
What to bring: Side dish or dessert to share
Call Committee for Lead Pastor at Mission Campus
One of the biggest takeaways from the listening sessions that took place in March was a desire to change the structure of leadership at Trinity, with the idea of the three pastors’ roles being reorganized. The Executive Committee President Patti Hare, has appointed a call committee to fill the role of Lead Pastor at the Mission campus. Please keep the call committee in your prayers as they begin their work in calling the next lead pastor at Mission. We look forward to this next step in ministry as we work together as a “Community Following Jesus.”
Confirmation Sunday
Over the next two Sundays, April 21 and 28, eleven of our students confirm their faith in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Please join us in praying for these students as they approach this milestone, for their families as they continue to love and support their children, and for us as a community celebrating alongside the Confirmands.
April 18 Construction Update
Work continues at the Shawnee campus. Windows are being manufactured and the final work to seal up the roof is in process. The new entrance to the sanctuary is being framed inside so that area can be sealed off when the current exterior wall is opened up. Additional steel beams will be added to the original exterior wall soon.
Attendance Tracking Update – New Digital Pew Card!
New for May! Trinity is introducing a new way to take attendance! Starting in May you can now register your worship attendance with your phone. This new Digital Pew Card will also give you other things at your fingertips such as prayer requests, electronic giving, and announcements. Look for this coming soon!
Health Update from Pastor Mark
Thank you for your ongoing prayers as I undergo treatment for prostate cancer. Most recently, Nancy and I give thanks and praise to God for excellent test results! I am feeling well and am adjusting to “retirement life.” I am excited as I am exploring some new ways to serve God and others in this “next chapter” of my life. Please continue to pray. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
KC Young Adults Ascension Day Worship and Meal
We are thrilled to invite you to a special worship event in celebration of Ascension Day! Join us on May 9, 2024, for an evening filled with fellowship, food, and worship at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Kansas City, Kansas.
New Member Class at Mission Campus
Pastor Luke is looking to start a new member class at the Mission campus in May. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Pastor Luke via email at luke@tlcms.org or call him at 913.563.5202 to let him know.
50+ Spring Luncheon
April 24, 11:30am
Mission Campus
Join us as we eat a good meal, enjoy one another’s company, and celebrate the end of another lovely season of Bible study, food, and fellowship. The end-of-season spring luncheon will be held in the Mission campus fellowship hall following the 50+ Bible study in the sanctuary.
High School Graduate Information
May 12th we will celebrate and pray over high school seniors. This is a special tradition of our church community. We will invite families and the graduate to come to the front to receive a gift and blessing. The whole church gets the opportunity to pray over them as they begin a new journey in their lives.
VBS Registration is Now Open!
Registration is now open!
Take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they’ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!
AV Volunteers Needed at Mission Campus
We are looking for volunteers to run the slides and the soundboard during Mission campus worship. We especially need help during the 9:45 service, but volunteers for all services are welcome. If you can push buttons and follow along with what is going on in worship, you are qualified! We will provide training. If you’re interested, contact Lara West (lara@tlcms.org) or speak to Doug Wilkinson.
Altar Flower 2024 Schedule
Would you like a meaningful way to commemorate a special event in your life or the life of a loved one? How about dedicating altar flowers?
The 2024 altar flower chart is now available for signups in the Mission campus foyer and online.
Stephen Ministry Presentation at Bethany
Monday, April 22, from 7-8pm at Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park | Hear Melissa McFall give an uplifting and life changing testimony about how God worked through a stillbirth in her life. Her story will amaze and bring hope to those suffering grief.
Ring for Joy Concert
Ring for Joy! The handbell ensembles of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church invite you to our second annual spring concert on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 4pm. The concert will be held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 13145 S. Blackbob Road in Olathe, Kansas, and will feature music by all five of the church’s handbell ensembles. A freewill offering will be taken.
