March 23, 2025

WE WORSHIP TOGETHER

Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30am  😊 PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG😊  

This Weekend’s Readings: Isaiah 55:6-13, Psalm 1, Titus 3:3-8, Luke 13:6-9

This Weekend: THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT everything [in]between rest & growth 

Join Us for Worship… The gardener in the vineyard knows the fig tree needs rest, nutrients, and time—and it also needs to produce fruit. Both things are true, which is also true for us. If we are always striving for more growth without taking time to rest, we will burn out. But if we are only ever resting, we won’t bear fruit or grow. The parable of the fig tree also teaches us that the in between time—of nurture before fruit—can be where transformation begins.

THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Asst. Leader:  Sue Phelan  

Reader: Judy Goebel                   

Comm Asst: Judy Goebel, Olivia Herrera                    

Usher: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel, Tom Jareczek

Acolyte: Violet Martinez, Bryce Cole

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION                                          

Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am.                            `                                                                            Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am & Wednesdays at 6pm during Lent beg. 3/12.

CALL FOR SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Our special congregational meeting will be this Sunday, March 23rd, following worship.  Congregation members will be asked to vote to approve the expenditure of $20,000 for the renovation of the 2 bathrooms by the church office. See you there!

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Sunday, March 23rd Following 10:30am worship Special Congregational Meeting

Wednesday, March 26th 6:00pm Lenten Supper –Southwest Chicken (Taco Soup)  

Wednesday, March 26th 7:00pm Holden Evening Prayer Service

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 ahead before stopping by 😊

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION

BUS FUND: Judy Goebel, Linda Mizutowich in Memory of Jean Schuberth

DREAM FUND: Helga Brand, Patricia & Richard Thorpe,  Ron Walton in Memory of John & Dorothy     

NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Sunday 3/30 - 10:30am

Asst. Leader:  Larry Symanski       

Reader: Nancy Mondello

Comm Asst: Gene & Nancy Mondello

Usher: Dan Kelly, Jeff Kueltzo

Acolyte: Violet Martinez, Miles McCain 

LOOKING AHEAD…

Saturday March 29th Bunny Breakfast Ticket Purchase Deadline

Tuesday, April 1st 6:00pm Christian Fellowship Committee

Tuesday, April 1st 7:00pm Women of the Church

Wednesday, April 2nd 6:00pm Lenten Supper – Sloppy Joes

Wednesday, April 2nd 7:00pm Holden Evening Prayer Service

Thursday, April 3rd 12:30pm Seniors Meeting

Saturday, April 5th 9:00am- 3:00pm Spring Craft Fair

NEED TO KNOW

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS - Join us as we prepare for this important faith milestone.  This instruction is an essential part of the journey toward receiving Holy Communion. Please contact the office if you are interested in registering no later than March 31st. 

• Class Date: April 6th following worship -- Parents/guardians are expected to attend.

• First Communion Date: April 13th @ 10:30am 

2025 METRO CHICAGO SYNOD ASSEMBLY - The Synod Assembly will be held on May 30-31 at the Q Center in St. Charles. The theme for this year is "In Jesus Name: Do Justice." The election of the office of Bishop will be the main agenda item. Council is seeking 2 lay voting members from our congregation to attend. Expenses will be paid by our budget. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Pastor Charisse at pastor@trinityol.org

DIVINE  DOLLARS – Be sure to place your Divine Dollars order for Easter gift cards by March 25th .  Stop by the Gathering Desk or contact Lynn Jareczek 708-826-0055.

LIONS RECYCLE FOR SIGHT – Lions and Leos help to conserve sight by providing usable eyeglasses to children and adults throughout the world. Please donate your used glasses, including sunglasses and reading glasses, in support of this project. A box to collect the used eyeglasses is located on the table in the Gathering Place next to the Confirmation pictures. Donated eyeglasses will be forwarded to a Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center. Thank you in advance for your generous support ~ Women of the Church Board

EASTER SUNDAY CHOIR - Calling ALL singers, ALL ages!   Please join us for choir rehearsal on Tuesdays from 7:00pm-8:00pm so we can sing together on Easter morning. No prior experience required. The more singers the merrier!  Let's make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Contact Candace at 708-371-5648 with any questions.  

YOU'RE INVITED...to Elyssa Peters' Viola Senior Recital.  Saturday March 29th, 200pm at Trinity Christian College, Ozinga Chapel Recital Hall.  Free and open to the public.  

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

• TRINITY CRAFT FAIR  - April 5th 9am-3pm.  Join us for a spring craft fair and enjoy shopping and light concessions!  No longer accepting vendor applications -all available spots are full. 

• Hop! Hop! Hop!  Trinity's EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST is scheduled for April 12th 9-11am. CLICK HERE for Advance Tickets ONLY by March 29th.   See the "More For Announcements" attachment or the signs hanging around church, for more details and information.  Email Beth at bethkelly4612@gmail.com with any questions.  

• TRINITY RUMMAGE SALE - May 16th 4pm-7pm and May 17th 8:30am-Noon.  Drop off donations on May 15th.  More info to come!  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  

• 2025 TRINITY VBS -  Start the Party...Celebrate the Good News!  June 9th-13th - 9:00am-11:30am.  More info to come!  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!  

LENT AT TRINITY - EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

WEDNESDAY SUPPER & SERVICE -  Please join us every Wednesday during Lent for SUPPER at 6pm and Holden Evening Prayer WORSHIP at 7pm.  This week (3/26)  Southwest Chicken (Taco Soup) will be served by the Christian Fellowship Committee.  See the printed announcements for more info about future dates.

HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE -  Palm Sunday ~ April 13th at 10:30am, Maundy Thursday ~ April 17th at 7:00pm, Good Friday ~ April 17th at 7:00pm, Resurrection of our Lord~ April 20th at 10:30am

CALL COMMITTEE UPDATES

The Call Committee met on March 18 and elected a Chair: Mark Peters, Secretary: Jim Scheibel and Communicator: Amy Luckett.  The Committee will meet again on April 3 to continue the discussion on next steps and timelines. Please keep the work of the Call Committee in your prayers. 

Thank you, Jeff Allen, Paul Enderle, Amy Luckett, Mark Peters, Jim Scheibel, Jan Wenski     

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

MARCH 2025 COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

• Council approved Bryce Cole, Olivia Herrera, Violet Martinez, and Naomi Peters to be confirmed on May 4, 2025.

• Kurt Staehlin, Sue Phelan, and Jobey Hendel will serve on the Governance Committee to update the Congregation’s Constitution.

• The Call Committee has met and begun the paperwork to be sent to the Synod.

• Volunteers to assist with Vacation Bible School are encouraged to contact Nicole Goodfellow.

• Worship attendance for February, 2025 is relatively stable compared to 2024.

• An Audit Procedure has been drafted awaiting approval by the Deacons for the first quarter audit.

• Contributions for February were down $7,000 from January.

• A Special Congregational Meeting will be held March 23, 2025 to seek approval for remodeling the two bathrooms by the church offices, enclosing the auditorium ceiling, and painting the auditorium.

* Please know that Council's approved minutes from their regular meetings are available as public records in the church office for anyone that wishes to read them.

LUTHERDALE SUMMER CAMP  2025

Trinity has a long history with Lutherdale, a Lutheran Bible Camp, of over 20 years. Lutherdale is offering a Mini-Mash up camp option this summer; the dates are August 3-6th. This camp is open to students who have completed 1st-8th grade. Students will be in age appropriate groups for the camp. If we can get a group who wants to go we can take the bus with the kids there and back with the strong possibility of me accompanying them for the 4 days so they will have a familiar adult face while they are away from home.

Lutherdale is located in Elkhorn, WI just north of Lake Geneva, about 2 hours from Trinity. The cost for the trip will be about $250/camper. This is a great time to introduce our students to the Lutherdale experience and allow them to get a sneak peak of where they will be heading for Confirmation Retreats. Both of my older kids went to Lutherdale for summer camp and Confirmation camp and have wonderful memories of time spent there. You can find more information here: https://www.lutherdale.org/full-week-overnight-programs

Please note we don't have a lot of time to decide as they are already taking reservations, so please let us know ASAP!  Contact youthdirector@trinityol.org or 743.888.5022 for more information or with questions.

TRINITY SENIOR FELLOWSHIP

Spots available! For more information contact Linda Bensen (708-702-7026)

THE DANCING HORSES - Thursday, April 17, 2025 - leaving at 9:00 am. Bus trip to “The Dancing Horses Dinner Theatre” in Delavan, WICost per person:  $85.00 which includes bus, lunch & 90 minute program. 

ROUTE 66 TRIP - Thursday, May 15, 2025 - leaving at 8:00 am  Route 66 road trip will include: LOTS OF STOPS!  Cost per person:  $55.00 which includes tour, bus, lunch. 

TRINITY TRAVELERS MYSTERY TRIP

Where??  It’s a mystery…come join the fun!!  Traveling on the Trinity Bus!    When?  Monday, May 5th- Friday, May 9th   For more information contact Linda Bensen (708-702-7026)

YOUR OFFERING BECOMES MINISTRY

Since the first quarter of the year began we have been highlighting Trinity's four additional funds (formerly known as ‘Special Funds’) within our budget that provide opportunities for you to practice generosity:

1. Keep the Dream Alive Fund

2. Scholarship Fund

3. Christian Education Fund

4. Bus Fund

Each of these funds represents a way to reflect God’s creativity, love & generosity. Together, they enable us to meet real needs & make a meaningful impact on our community.   Please contact the office if you would like an attachment (Your Offering Becomes Ministry) sent to you for a overview of all four funds. 

PRAYER LIST  March 23, 2025

Trinity Members

Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Steve Sakal, Linda Jaeger, Sam Raetz, Randy Skendzel, Ruth Dahl, Dawn Fish, Karen Weaver, Mike Maty, Daniel Garcia

Friends & Family of Trinity Members

Barb Wesseman by Trinity Seniors

Jim Meyer by Karen Rascher

Bart Stancampiano by Becky McNaughton

The Alonzo Family by Becky McNaughton

Tina Hoffer by Becky McNaughton

Steven Faynor by Donald Price

Lauren Felton by the Mondello Family

Team Alpha International Ministry

Andrew Dillon by Anna Enderle

Jerry Cissna by Trinity Travelers

Grammy Freelund by The VanCauwenberge Family

Bev Brinkop by Jan & Gary Enderle

The Bermudez Family by the Gallagher Family

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

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                                 

--  See printed announcements for the list of our 2025 Church Council Members.