December 7, 2025
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
WELCOME PASTOR LELAND ALBRIGHT
Let us extend a warm welcome to Pastor Leland Albright on his first Sunday with us! He will be serving as our supply pastor through December and January. We pray God’s blessing on our time of ministry together.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19, Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING- Pastor Leland Albright
ASST LEADER- Jim Scheibel
READER- Judy Goebel
COMMUNION ASST. - Judy Goebel, Naomi Peters
USHER - Jeff Kueltzo, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING -As a Christian tradition, we will light the candles of the Advent wreath at the beginning of worship. One candle is lit each Sunday. This week we thank the Wilmsen Family for lighting the first and second candles.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION -Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - We are looking forward to seeing our Sunday School students and teachers perform in our Christmas Program next Sunday, the 14th during 10:30 worship. Following the service, everyone is invited for cookies and milk, and perhaps even a surprise visit from a special holiday guest!
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Tuesday, December 9th 4:00pm Worship Committee
Tuesday, December 9th 6:30pm Council Meeting
Thursday, December 11th 10:00am Seniors Outing to White Fence Farm (by reservation only)
POINSETTIA PLANT ORDERS ARE DUE! Order forms with more information can be found in the "More For Announcements" attachment and at the Gathering Desk. Fill one out and place it in the offering plate on Sunday OR contact Jan in the office by 11am Monday (12/8) morning if you’d like to order one for Christmas.
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS As always it is recommended to call before stopping by.
Mon- 8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed-10am-4pm | Thurs- 8am-12pm | Fri- CLOSED
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
SCHOLARSHIP FUND- Jeff Kueltzo in Memory of Ann Kueltzo
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 12/14/25
PRESIDING- Pastor Leland Albright
ASST LEADER- Jobey Hendel
READER- Rebecca McNaughton
COMMUNION ASST. - Rebecca McNaughton, Maureen Ligeski
USHER - Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
LOOKING AHEAD...
Sunday, December 14th 10:30am Sunday School Christmas Program & Cookies & Milk Reception
Tuesday, December 16th 6:30pm Trinity Ladies Gathering at Cathy & Linda’s
Sunday, December 28th 10:30am Scholarship Sunday
TRINITY LADIES CHRISTMAS GATHERING - Cathy and Linda invite you to their home (13762 Steeples Road in Lemont) to celebrate the season on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:30pm. Feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. All ladies of Trinity are welcome! A carpool can be coordinated for those that would like to drive together. Any questions?? Contact Linda at 708-702-2026. (Check out the invitation in the "More For Announcements" attachment)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR CHRISTMAS WORSHIP AT TRINITY
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior ...ALL are welcome!
Christmas Eve - December 24th @ 6:30PM
Christmas Eve - December 24th @ 11:00PM
Christmas Day - December 25th @ 10:30AM
NEED TO KNOW
SCHOLARSHIPS- Trinity is offering scholarships to our members who are attending a college or university for the 2025/2026 school year. Scholarships are awarded to full-time students who are active members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Applications will be sent out soon to previous scholarship recipients and recent high school graduates. If you do not receive an emailed application, and would like to apply please reach out to the office. Please note, the application deadline is December 15th. Scholarship Sunday will be held December 28th, 2025 at the 10:30am worship service and the recipients are asked to participate in worship that day.
BETHSHAN CHRISTMAS PROJECT - The Women of the Church Board would again like to extend their heartfelt thanks to our Trinity family. Because of your generosity, fifty-four gifts were delivered to the Bethshan community in Palos. They received them with deep gratitude and appreciation. Because of you, their Christmas will surely be brighter!
IN OUR COMMUNITY
LIVING NATIVITY - Saturday, December 13th at 6:30pm & 7:30pm at Mt.Zion Lutheran Church - 10400 S. Kostner in Oak Lawn. With live animals, songs and scripture commemorating the birth of Jesus. Refreshments following.
REMINDERS
JOB OPENING – Trinity Lutheran Church is looking to fill the position of Director of Congregational Engagement. We ask Trinity members to share the information with anyone that might be interested in applying. Any questions and/or resumes should be emailed to Careers@TrinityOL.org
DIVINE DOLLARS - We have just a few Divine Dollars gift cards that are still available for purchase. Contact Jan in the office if you are interested. All proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund. Thanks again for your support!
FUNDRAISER FOR CHLOE SMITH- Trinity’s own Chloe Smith has been chosen to represent Spirit of America Productions and Xperience Cheer in Rome, Italy, for the Rome New Year’s Day Parade on January 1, 2026. She was one of only 115 athletes across the nation to receive this award. Check out https://gofund.me/b6de41b3 for more information on how to support Chloe’s cheer journey to Italy.
FOURTH QUARTER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
The Fourth Quarter Missions theme is "Feeding/Caring." From now through December you will have the opportunity to make monetary contributions to ELCA World Hunger and Beds+ Please use “Special Offering” envelopes and designate the specific mission OR CLICK HERE to give online. Click “FUND” and then “MISSIONS” and "SUB FUND" and then select the one you'd like to support. You can also use that link to make special donations specifically for Advent and Christmas as well.
PRAYER LIST 12-7-25
Trinity Members
James Gallagher, Dawn Fish, Mike Maty, Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Karen Weaver, James J. Michael Gallagher, Carol Cloutier, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters, Rich Grossart
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
The Family of Eileen Caratini by Karen Rascher
Matthew McNaughton by the McNaughton/Smith Families
Brian Anderson
Alpha Primary School in Pakistan
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Elaine Eberhardt by Jan Wenski
Phillip Yontez by Heather Rzechula
Team Alpha International Ministry
C.J. Gracey by the Gallagher Family
The Family of Del Finup by Jan Wenski
Melissa & Family by the Gallagher Family
Margorie Hodgetts by Trinity Seniors
Jill Lynch by Amy Enderle
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.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
12/3 Shelly DeRousse
12/3 Joey Enderle
12/3 Sandy Green
12/6 Stacey Fox
12/7 Jake Sakal
12/8 Neila Pirkl
12/11 Elsie Sabbithi
12/15 Janet Swanson
12/16 Max Kasick
12/21 Paul Jaeger, Sr.
12/24 Charlie Wilmsen
12/27 Myles Lanigan
12/27 Cathy Cepican
12/28 John Swanson
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
12/2 Raymond & Kathy McCanna
12/20 Jason & Shelley Jobb
12/31 Kevin & Tina Donoghue
