March 2, 2025
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30am
This Weekend’s Readings: Exodus 34-29-35, Psalm 99, 2 Corinthians 3:12-42, Luke 9:28-43a
This Weekend: Transfiguration Sunday
Join Us for Worship… Mountaintop moments! Jesus goes up the mountain to pray and is transformed during his prayer. His disciple, Peter, wants to stay in that moment of glory, but they must come back down; back to ministry, back to the crowds, and back to the pain in the world. Come join us as we connect the dots between God's presence in glory & God's presence in our world.
One more thing…Our school age youth have been practicing with joy and excitement and are ready to share their music with us in worship Sunday! We can’t wait to see you there!!
REMINDERS – PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG ON SUNDAY MORNINGS and PLAN TO ATTEND THE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING IMMEDIATELY AFTER WORSHIP on 3/2!
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Asst. Leader: Nicole Goodfellow
Reader: Naomi Peters
Comm Asst: Violet Martinez, Bryce Cole
Usher: Miles McCain, Olivia Herrera
Acolyte: Violet Martinez, Bryce Cole, Delaney Cole
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am.
Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am and Wednesdays at 6:00p in Lent beginning March 12th.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Sunday, March 2nd 10:30am Transfiguration Sunday/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- Minestrone Soup Ash Wednesday Service
Thursday, March 6th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon-8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed-8am-2pm | Thurs. 12pm -4pm | Fri- CLOSED
As always, it is recommended to call ahead before stopping by 😊
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 "Call Committee Article" attachment ,for their replies.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Ash Wednesday 3/5 – 7:00pm
Asst. Leader: Jobey Hendel
Reader: Margie O’Connell
Comm Asst: Margie O’Connell, Diane Thompson
Usher: NEED TWO
Sunday 3/9 - 10:30am
Asst. Leader: Jim Scheibel
Reader: Tom Jareczek
Comm Asst: Tom & Lynn Jareczek
Usher: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
Acolyte: Violet Martinez, NEED ONE
IN WORSHIP NEXT WEEK
We’re delighted to welcome The Rev. Manoj Gunthoti, who will be guest preaching at Trinity on March 9. Pastor Gunthoti is the Pastor and Mission Developer of Metropolitan Chicago Synod at Mosaic Lutheran Church-ELCA, a new mission starting on West North Avenue in Chicago. Pastor Manoj is married to Rev. Smitha Das. They both are Lutheran pastors and Doctoral Candidates at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC). Pastors Manoj and Smitha are parents to Andry, Abdi, Alfy, and Anya. See you in church!
LOOKING AHEAD…
Fri. 3/7 - Sun. 3/9 Confirmation Retreat at Lutherdale
Sunday, March 9th 2:00AM Daylight Savings Time Starts - Spring Ahead!
Tuesday, March 11th 4:00pm Worship Committee
Tuesday, March 11th 6:30pm Council Meeting
Thursday, March 20th 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 - EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
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. A Lenten Devotional (ONE per household) will be available as you enter church. Check out the "More for Announcements" attachment (or printed announcements) for more details including a schedule of our Wednesday Night Lenten Meals.
YOU’RE INVITED …
Join us for our First Communion Class as we prepare for this important faith milestone. This instruction is an essential part of the journey toward receiving Holy Communion. Class date is April 6th following worship -- Parents/guardians are expected to attend.
First Communion Date – April 12th @ 10:30am Please contact the office if you are interested in registering no later than March 31st.
PRAYER LIST March 2, 2025
Trinity Members
Sam Raetz, Randy Skendzel, Ruth Dahl, Dawn Fish, Karen Weaver, Mike Maty, Daniel Garcia, Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Steve Sakal, Linda Jaeger, Ron Evans
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Garry by Dave & Diane Thompson
Duane Johnson by Pastor Charisse
Rondi Ulmer by Pastor Charisse
Kurt Strigun by the Gallagher Family
Zeke by the Gallagher Family
Georgi by Cathy and Linda
Joe Smith by the McNaughton-Smith Family
Holly Jareczek by Tom & Lynn Jareczek
Brian Anderson
Andrew Dillon by Anna Enderle
Marty Longo
Team Alpha International Ministry
David by Trinity Prayer Team
Bev Brinnkop by Jan & Gary Enderle
The Bermdez Family by the Gallagher Family
The Family of Faith by Rebecca Garcia
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.
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
3/1 MARK PETERS
3/3 KRIS OLLENBURGER
3/4 DONALD PRICE
3/5 GIDEON PETERS
3/5 KAREN RASCHER
3/6 CRAIG LANIGAN
3/7 JOHN SCHABOLD
3/7 ARACELI BEDOLLA
3/7 ALEXIS HUSCHER
3/8 RUTH DAHL
3/8 BERNIE URBANSKI
3/12 GABBY SCHUR
3/12 JOSEPH ENDERLE
3/13 KATHY MCCANNA
3/16 ROBERT SCHOLTES
3/17 JAY SWANSON
3/17 JOSEPH REICH
3/18 SKYLARE BERNARDY
3/20 MATTHEW WEAVER
3/20 BONNIE MASTERS
3/20 NANCY MONDELLO
3/22 JACOB ALLEN
3/22 GENIE VANOSBREE
3/22 PEGGY STAEHLIN
3/23 JOHN WEAVER
3/23 KATHY BALDEA
3/26 NICOLE GOODFELLOW
3/30 DEBBIE GALLAGHER
3/30 JACOB SMITH
3/31 PAT SOLIS
3/31 SHARON KERR
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
3/1 JOHN & LINDA SCHABOLD
3/19 LARRY & LESLIE REICH
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
