February 23, 2025
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30am
This Weekend’s Readings: Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 119:121-128, Luke 7:36-50
This Weekend: “Forgiveness at Jesus’ Feet”
Join Us for Worship… Last week, John the Baptist asked a big question of Jesus: Are you the Messiah? And if so, what are you doing about it? Jesus responded by pointing to many miracles of healing and exorcism that he had done, demonstrating that not only does he have the power from God to do these things, but that his priority as the Messiah is to bring love, wholeness, and peace to people who might otherwise have no hope.
This week, Jesus continues to show what the Messiah has come to do: offer forgiveness and reconciliation to everyone, no matter what. Come, hear the Good News!
REMINDER – PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG ON SUNDAY MORNINGS! Check out the Name Tag board and if you can’t find your name tag- let Jan in the office know!
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Asst. Leader: Larry Symanski
Reader: Tom Ollenburger
Comm Asst: Tom & Kris Ollenburger
Usher: Tim Landgrebe, Tom Jareczek
Acolyte: Violet Martinez, Olivia Herrera
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am.
Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am.
THANK YOU to all who contributed to the Sunday School Bake Sale last Sunday. Your generosity is appreciated!
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Tuesday, February 25th (rescheduled from 2/18) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon-8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed-8am-2pm | Thurs. 8am -2pm | Fri- CLOSED
As always, it is recommended to call ahead before stopping by 😊
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
David & Paula Smart in Memory of Johnny’s Birthday
BUS FUND: Cathy Cepican, Larry & Leslie Reich
DREAM FUND: Ruth Enderle
CALL FOR SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The Trinity Church Council hereby calls a special congregational meeting following our regular 10:30 am worship on Sunday, March 2 in the church sanctuary.
Congregation members will be asked to vote on 2 items:
*C4.05. - This congregation shall adopt and periodically review a mission statement which will provide specific direction for its programs. Proposed change to Trinity's Mission Statement from current "Teach the Love of Christ" to "Live the Love of Christ."
C13.05. - When a vacancy occurs, in a position for which the congregation calls a rostered minister, a Call Committee of six voting members shall be elected by this congregation. Term of office will terminate upon installation of the newly called rostered minister.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CALL COMMITTEE NOMINEES
Chapter 13 (C13.05.) in Trinity’s Constitution states: …a Call Committee of 6 voting members shall be elected by this congregation. Term of office will be terminated upon installation of the newly called rostered minister.
Church Council nominates the following members to be voted on by the congregation on March 2 following worship. Nominees: Jeff Allen - Paul Enderle - Amy Luckett - Mark Peters - Jim Scheibel - Jan Wenski
Pastor Charisse asked each of them, “why did you say ‘yes’ to being on the Call Committee? Please see the printed announcements available at church on Sunday, for their replies.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Sunday 3/2 - 10:30am
Asst. Leader: (Youth)
Reader: Naomi Peters
Comm Asst: Violet Martinez, Bryce Cole
Usher: Miles McCain, Olivia Herrera
Acolyte: Violet Martinez, Bryce Cole
LOOKING AHEAD…
Fri. Feb. 28th- Sun. March 2nd Confirmation Retreat at Lutherdale
Sunday, March 2nd 10:30am Transfiguration Sun./Congregational Meeting
Tuesday, March 4th 6:00pm Christian Fellowship Committee
Tuesday, March 4th 7:00pm Women of the Church
Wednesday, March 5th 10:00am Ash Wednesday Service & Sacrificial Breakfast
Wednesday, March 5th 6:00pm/7:00pm Lent Supper/ Ash Wednesday Service
Thursday, March 6th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
MISSION STATEMENT
Trinity Church Council is excited to unveil our proposed mission and vision statements. We believe that this slight change in our mission statement better describes our church. Our new vision statements come from year-long conversations that articulate our core values and will be a guide for our future as we strive to live out our mission; To live the love of Christ. Please see the "Mission Statement" attachment or the printed announcements available at church on Sunday.
LENT AT TRINITY
This year, we’re letting the Gospel of Luke guide us through Lent. Beginning with Jesus setting his face toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51), this worship series flows through several familiar stories—the Good Samaritan, Mary and Martha, the fruitless fig tree, the Lost Sheep, Zacchaeus, and more. Many of these stories are well-known in both sacred and secular imagination and hold significance in pop culture, church history, politics, and everything in between.
Our theme, “Everything In Between,” invites us to navigate the polarities in our lives with more faith, intention, and openness to be transformed. You will see that each weekly sub-theme explores two supposed binaries, like “faith & works” or “rest & growth,” or “grief & hope.” We often consider these ideas to be opposing. However, as we explore these concepts within the scriptures, we find nuance and complexity. We find that these dichotomies are false. We might begin to see a full spectrum instead of black and white. We might find that God is present in between.
And so, this season, we invite you to join us for fellowship, worship and prayer as we explore everything in between. Please check out the info below and see other announcements on Lenten meals, mid-week worship as well as Sunday worship.
MARCH 5th - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
10:00am Service with Sacrificial Breakfast
6:00pm - Supper
7:00pm - Service
Both services will include imposition of ashes and Holy Communion.
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT …
Supper @ 6pm ~ Service @7pm
March 12th, 19th & 26th and April 2nd & 9th
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LENTEN MEALS
March 5 - Minestrone Soup - Served by: Women of the Church
March 12- Beef Vegetable & Creamy Wild Rice Soup - Served by: Worship Committee
March 19 - Spaghetti and Meatballs - Served by: Sunday school
March 26 - Southwest Chicken (Taco Soup) - Served by: Christian Fellowship
April 2 - Sloppy Joes - Served by: Church Council
April 9 - Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup - Served by: Confirmation
JOYS and CARES
We share in the joy of Sammy Vranicar earning his Jesus & Me Cub Scout medal. See the "More for Announcements" attachment for a pic of Sammy with his medal. Congratulations Sammy!
YOUR OFFERING BECOMES MINISTRY
As we begin this first quarter of the year, we are excited to highlight four special funds within our budget that provide opportunities for you to practice generosity:
Keep the Dream Alive Fund
Scholarship Fund
Christian Education Fund
Bus Fund
Each of these funds represents a way to reflect God’s creativity, love, and generosity. Together, they enable us to meet real needs and make a meaningful impact in our communitY. This week, Trinity Elder, Tom Jareczek shares about the Scholarship Fund. (see the printed announcements)
THANK YOU NOTE…
To My Church Family,
Thank you so much for your continued support throughout my four years of college! It’s hard to believe I’ll be graduating this semester! The care packages you send are always such a lovely surprise, and your financial support in the scholarships is so deeply appreciated. Please continue to hold me in prayer so that I can finish this season of my life well and have clarity as I discern what comes next in God‘s plan for me. Thank you again for your loving and encouragement, especially throughout my recent surgery process! May God bless you all. Peace, Elyssa Peters
PRAYER LIST February 23, 2025
Trinity Members
Mike Maty, Daniel Garcia, Dan Kelly, Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Steve Sakal, Linda Jaeger, Ron Evans, Therese Jacobsen, Ruth Dahl, Cathy Cepican, Dave Smart, John Klimek, Dawn Fish, Karen Weaver
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Andrew Dillon by Anna Enderle
Marty Longo
Team Alpha International Ministry
David by Trinity Prayer Team
Bev Brinkop by Jan & Gary Enderle
The Bermudez Family by the Gallagher Family
The Family of Faith by Rebecca Garcia
MiKayla Craig & Family by the McNaughton Family
Suzanne Tomasek by Trinity Prayer Team
Jim Meyer by Karen Rascher
Holly Jareczek by Tom & Lynn Jareczek
Isabel by the Peters Family
Brian Anderson
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.
STAFF CONTACTS
Pastor Charisse Jensen Interim Pastor pastor@trinityol.org
Nicole Goodfellow Youth Director youthdirector@trinityol.org
Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org
John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org
