January 18-19, 2025
January 18-19, 2025
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Times: Saturday at 5:30pm (with communion) and Sunday at 10:30am (with communion)
This Weekend’s Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-19, Psalm 119:81-88, Luke 4:14-30
This Weekend: “Sermon at Nazareth” - Church Council Installation
Join Us for Worship… Jesus didn’t always say what those around him wanted to hear! Jesus begins his ministry with a powerful message of good News for those who experience injustice and suffering. Jesus reminds us that God’s love extends beyond our own boundaries.
BAPTISM BLESSINGS - On Sunday we also welcome Clark Thomas Benson into God’s family through baptism. Parents are Blake and Kiersa Benson. God Bless Clark and his family!
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 1/18 & 1/19
Saturday 1/18 5:30pm
Leader: Jim Scheibel
Reader: Pat Yeager
Sunday 1/19 10:30am
Asst. Leader: Tom Jareczek
Reader: Jeff Allen
Comm Asst: Lynn Jareczek, Gail Klimek
Usher: Tim Landgrebe
Acolyte: Bryce Cole, Violet Martinez
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am.
Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Saturday January 18th 5:30pm Final Saturday Service
Sunday, January 19th 10:30am 2025 Council Installation
Tuesday, January 21st 4:00pm Worship Committee Meeting
WORSHIP NEWS - Beginning next week, January 25th , Trinity will offer one worship time on Sundays at 10:30. Come hear the Good News of Jesus!
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT- Please see the attachment for the letter from Pastor Charisse regarding the discontinuation of the Saturday service, that was emailed to congregation members on Wednesday. (Contact the office if you would like a copy of the letter.)
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars for our Annual Meeting on February 2, 2025, immediately after the 10:30 service. The 2024 Annual Report will be emailed electronically on January 19th.
OFFICE HOURS
Mon- 8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed-8am-2pm | Thurs-8-12pm | Fri-CLOSED
*Looking Ahead…office hours will be limited January 27th-30th while Jan is out of town. As always it is recommended to call ahead before stopping by 😊
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Cindy Maynard, Linda Berry in Memory of Jean Schuberth, Barb Fitzpatrick in Memory of Dave Fitzpatrick, Linda Berry in Memory of Barb Skibins
NEED TO KNOW
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES ARE BACK-
We will be collecting donations and packing boxes on 2/9 to be delivered mid-February. We are in need of the following: small snacks, microwave popcorn, granola/protein bars, candy, gum, mints, tissues, hand sanitizer etc.Monetary donations are appreciated so we can include small gift cards (Amazon, Starbucks) and to help cover shipping. We hope to send packs to 15 students. Please bring your donations to the Gathering Place ASAP… Thank you!
BUNCO – The January Ladies’ Bunco night has been canceled. Next Bunco date TBD.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
BIBLE BUCKS – Did you know that Sunday School students earn what we call Bible Bucks? Some of the ways they earn them are by attending class, bringing their bible and inviting friends. Twice a year the students get the chance to shop with their earnings! The next opportunity our “store” will be open is January 26th. We are looking for a few adults to help the younger shoppers during the Sunday School hour. If you can help out please contact Jill Schur or Nicole Goodfellow.
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, January 26th 9:30am Bible Bucks Redemption
Tuesday, January 28th 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
Sunday, February 2nd 11:30am Congregation Annual Meeting
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Sunday 1/26 - 10:30am
Asst. Leader: Amy Luckett
Reader: Larry Symanski
Comm Asst: Violet Martinez, Donna & Larry Symanski
Usher: Tim Landgrebe
Acolyte: Olivia Herrera, Miles McCain
THANK YOU NOTE...
Dear Trinity,
Thank you so much for your generous scholarship. I'm already back on campus at Carthage College for this next semester and I greatly appreciate your generosity! Our next production of "Life is a Dream" will be Feb 21-23 and Feb 27-Mar 1 where I will be playing Queen Basilia!! Thank you all again so much!!!
Emma Faucault-Miller
CLOTHING & MEDICINE DRIVE FOR UKRAINIAN ORPHANS
As the hardships of orphaned children & families continue to grow because of the war in Ukraine, l am collecting warm clothing & medicine again like we did a few years ago here at Trinity. These donated goods will ship by sea container through Love Cradle International.
Items needed:
Warm Coats/hats/mittens- should be new or gently used
Fleece garments for children & adults. NO CAMOUFLAGE!
Undergarments for children (new only) warm socks
Medicines: Tylenol, Children’s pain medicine & flu/cold cough syrup
Please bring your donations to church on Sundays and place them in the Gathering Place. Or they can be brought during the week to the office during the week w when the office hours. Donations will be picked up on Sunday Feb 2.
Your donations & love for this project is greatly appreciated.
Thank you so very much, Linda Mizutowich
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE - U.S. WILDFIRES
Please see the attachment to learn how you can help those affected by the wildfires in California or visit: Lutheran Disaster Response - U.S. Wildfires.
PRAYER LIST January 18-19, 2025
Trinity Members
Larry Reich, Ron Evans, Linda Jaeger, Steve Sakal, Karen Weaver, Dawn Fish, Joe Thiel, John Kimek, Daniel Garcia, Marce Schultz,
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
The Family of John Maluta
The Family of Joe Streit
Team Alpha International Ministry
Laila Ismail and Family by Nicole Goodfellow
The Family of Barb Skibins
Linda Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Ryan by Barb Fitzpatrick
Pat M. by Linda Peterson
The Family of Manfred Strigun by the Gallagher Family
Sue Borcherding by Kathy Baldea
Marilyn Nowak by Trinity Prayer Team
MaryLynn Schultz by Trinity Prayer Team
Danny by Trinity Prayer Team
TRINITY’S PRAYER LIST REMINDER-
Please note, names submitted to the Trinity Prayer List will remain on the list for four weeks. After four weeks, 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
