August 10, 2025
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK'S READINGS: Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:10-22, Luke 12:32-40
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS:
PRESIDING -Pastor Kurt Hendel
HOMILIST - Anna Enderle
ASST LEADER - Jobey Hendel
READER -Jeff Allen
COMMUNION ASST. - Naomi Peters, Judy Goebel
USHER- Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Anna Enderle
ALTAR FLOWERS – The flowers on the altar this week are given by Lea Anne Nowobielski and family in memory of her mother, Caryn DeBoer.
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon-8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed-8am-2pm | Thurs- 8am -12pm | Fri- CLOSED
As always, it is recommended to call before stopping by 😊
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Saturday, August 9th 10:00am/11:00am Caryn DeBoer Visitation & Memorial Service
Monday, August 11th 10:00am/11:00am Ruth Dahl Visitation & Memorial Service
Tuesday, August 12th 6:30pm Council Meeting
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION…
SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Ray & Cyndi Erickson in Memory of Caryn DeBoer, Steve Sakal,
Larry & Leslie Reich in Memory of Ruth Dahl
DREAM FUND: Lorraine Bloom in Memory of Edie Bencsics,
The Gallagher Family in Honor of James & Kathy’s 50th Wedding Anniversary
NEED TO KNOW
SUNDAY SCHOOL - HELP NEEDED - We’re looking for Sunday School teachers and substitute teachers to help out with our classes. You can team teach (every other Sunday) or just be available to fill in when needed. We can't do this without some extra hands and hearts. Interested? Have questions??...Contact the office! THANK YOU!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
BACKPACK BLESSINGS - August 17, 2025
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY DAY - September 7, 2025
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 session:
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION:
https://trinityol.simplechurchcrm.com/external/form/a8c4cff5-c716-47a7-b003-a3af5ee753ed
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION:
https://trinityol.simplechurchcrm.com/external/form/5795fe08-ea49-4a28-9252-43ce83d3b72b
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATES
The Call Committee held in person interviews with two candidates this past week. The committee plans to meet on Monday for discussion to determine the next steps. Please continue to pray for discernment in this process for both the committee members and the pastoral candidates.
Thank you, Jeff Allen, Paul Enderle, Amy Luckett, Mark Peters, Jim Scheibel, Jan Wenski
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 8/17/25
PRESIDING -Pastor Tom Prochaska
ASST LEADER - Jan Wenski
READER -Jerry Janecek
COMMUNION ASST. - Pat Janecek, Linda Peterson, Naomi Peters
USHER- Dan Kelly, Jeff Kueltzo
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, August 17th 10:30am Backpack Blessings
Tuesday, September 2nd 7:00pm Women of the Church
Thursday, September 4th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
Sunday, September 7th 11:30am Sunday School Rally Day
2025 TRINITY GOLF OUTING - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
September 14th - Fountain Hills Golf Course ~ 12601 Kedzie Ave, Alsip ~ Check-in begins at 1:00 PM...Golf at 2:00 PM
Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, food, and community! Not a golfer? No problem! Come out and enjoy the BBQ lunch and raffle starting around 4:00 PM. Raffle baskets needed ...We’re accepting donations and seeking sponsorships too! Contact the office with any questions. Sign up early to reserve your spot! Scan the QR code in the printed announcements or click HERE to register!
JOYS & CARES
ANNIVERSARY WISHES …to James & Kathy Gallagher who are celebrating 50 years of marriage on August 10th. May God continue to bless your marriage with love and joy.
ELCA SYNOD NEWS- On July 30th Rev. Yehiel Curry, bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, was elected as the presiding bishop of the ELCA! We pray… Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain Bishop-elect Curry, that with patience and understanding he may love and care for your people. Grant that together we may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
MISSIONS FOR JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2025
The third quarter missions emphasis will be EDUCATION. The following missions/funds will be available for your generous contributions: SCHOLARSHIPS, COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES anD CHRISTIAN EDUCATION which includes SUNDAY SCHOOL, CONFIRMATION RETREAT and ADULT EDUCATION.
Please use “Special Offering” envelopes and designate the specific mission.OR CLICK HERE to give online. Click “FUND” and then “MISSIONS” and select the mission you'd like to support. You are invited to donate to as many as you wish between July 1 and September 30. Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.
PRAYER LIST 8-10-25
Trinity Members
Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Steve Sakal, Randy Skendzel, Karen Weaver, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters, Mike Maty, Linda Kay,
The Rossow Family, The Dahl/Smith Families
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Gina Baldea by Kathy Baldea
Jerry Cisna by Trinity Prayer Team
Dana Sparrer by Trinity Prayer Team
Brian Anderson
The Family of Edith Bencsics by Lorraine Bloom
Marc Anthony by Charlie Ryan
Debbie Tanzini by Carol Cloutier
John Dale by Carol Cloutier
Team Alpha International Ministry
The Family of Caryn DeBoer
Michelle Ketter by the Gallagher Family
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Trinity Prayer List Reminder
Please note, names submitted to the Trinity Prayer List will remain on the list for four weeks. After that time, the name(s) will be taken off but they can be re-submitted. Please use the pew Connection Cards or email office@trinityol.org for all prayer requests.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
8/2 Jean Sladek
8/7 Linda Schabold
8/7 James Gallagher
8/8 Henry VanCauwenberge
8/8 Donald Poljak Sr.
8/9 Ryan Evans
8/13 Ruth Enderle
8/14 Christine Buschbach
8/14 Cohen Roland DeMask
8/15 Grace E Vranicar
8/15 Staci Schoening
8/18 Dawn Evans
8/21 Karen Smith
8/22 Mandy Masters
8/23 Judy Goebel
8/23 Madelin Garcia
8/24 Robert Herold
8/25 Evelyn Strelow
8/26 Bryce Cole
8/27 Dave Thompson
8/27 Jadon Pirkl
8/28 Liam Raetz
8/29 Linda Peterson
8/29 Carter Pyzik
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
8/3 Ed and Nicole Goodfellow
8/3 Jobey and Kurt Hendel
8/10 James and Kathy Gallagher
8/11 Elizabeth and Jerry Hastings
8/11 Peter and Shelly DeRousse
8/16 Gayle and Randy Skendzel
8/17 Tom and Kris Ollenburger
8/19 Charlie and Susan Ryan
8/19 Nancy and Tom Born
8/29 Joel and Lynn Craig
8/30 Heather and Michael Huscher
STAFF CONTACTS
Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org
John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org
-- See printed announcements for the list of our 2025 Church Council Members.
