Scripture Readings
This Week
Acts 8:26–40 (ESV)
26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. 27 And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship 28 and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. 29 And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” 30 So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” 31 And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. 32 Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this:
“Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter
and like a lamb before its shearer is silent,
so he opens not his mouth.
33 In his humiliation justice was denied him.
Who can describe his generation?
For his life is taken away from the earth.”
34 And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. 36 And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” 38 And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. 39 And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea.
Psalm 150:1–6 (ESV)
1 Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens!
2 Praise him for his mighty deeds;
praise him according to his excellent greatness!
3 Praise him with trumpet sound;
praise him with lute and harp!
4 Praise him with tambourine and dance;
praise him with strings and pipe!
5 Praise him with sounding cymbals;
praise him with loud clashing cymbals!
6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
1 John 4:1–11 (ESV)
1 Beloved do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already. 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 5 They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error.
7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
John 15:1–8 (ESV)
1 [Jesus said] “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.
Pastor Phil Accepts Call to LUMA
Over the last seven years, I have come to believe in LUMA’s vision to help the fullness of the Gospel become a reality among the diverse cultures, generations, and communities of greater Kansas City. For this reason, I am accepting the call to become the next Executive Director of Lutheran Urban Mission Agency.
Sunday Worship – April 28
Remain in God’s Word!
Meet Your New Call Committee!
The newly formed call committee for the Lead Pastor at the Mission Campus will meet for the first time this coming weekend. Please pray for the committee as we get to know each other and become familiar with the call process.
Spring Congregational Picnic – Grillers Needed!
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
Nominations for Executive Committee
Nominations are open for two-year terms as Vice President, Treasurer, and Member-at-large of Trinity’s Executive Committee. Nominating forms are available in the foyer at both campuses. You may also fill out an online form. Completed forms are due by May 31, and the election will be held at the Congregational Assembly on June 23.
New Member Class Begins May 8
6-7:15pm, Wednesdays, May 8-29, Mission Campus
Trinity is called to be “A Community Following Jesus.” Are you ready to take the next step in your journey of following Jesus by joining with us in this community? New Member Classes are being offered in May!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
