March 9, 2025
REMINDER...IT"S TIME to SPRING AHEAD! Set your clocks one hour ahead Saturday, March 8th before you go to sleep, so you arrive at church at the right time on Sunday morning!
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30am 😊 PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG😊
This Weekend’s Readings: Isaiah 58:6-11, Psalm 28, 1 John 4:11-21, Luke 10:25-37
This Weekend: THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT everything between stranger & neighbor
Join Us for Worship… This Sunday, Jesus tells the story of the good Samaritan. The story teaches that true love and mercy go beyond race, religion, or social status; something we are called to do for all our neighbors. Come hear the good news as we explore the questions: Who is my neighbor? What barriers keep you from seeing all people as neighbors and what can bring those barriers down? See you in church!
IN WORSHIP THIS WEEK
This weekend, we’re delighted to welcome The Rev. Manoj Gunthoti, as guest preacher at Trinity. Pastor Gunthoti is the Pastor at Mosaic Lutheran Church 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) and parents to Andry, Abdi, Alfy, and Anya. Welcome to Trinity…we’re so glad you’re here!
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Asst. Leader: Jim Scheibel
Reader: Tom Jareczek
Comm Asst: Tom & Lynn Jareczek
Usher: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
Acolyte: NEED TWO
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 6:00pm during Lent beginning Mach 12th.
LUTHERDALE CONFIRMATION RETREAT
This weekend, some of our confirmands are attending a retreat at Lutherdale in Elkhorn, WI. We pray for: Bryce, Naomi, Olivia, and Chaperones, Nicole and Anna, and their driver, Dave.
- Lord, we ask for protection and safety for travel back & forth and throughout all activities. We pray that those attending would see where You are at work in and around the retreat. Please guide their time together and make it meaningful and memorable for them this weekend. In Your name we pray, Amen.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Fri. March 7th - Sun. March 9th 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
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 😊
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 23rd in the church sanctuary.
Congregation members will be asked to vote on approval expenditure for the renovation of three bathrooms and painting that is needed in the auditorium. These projects will exceed over $10,000 and a congregational vote is necessary. More details to come.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Sunday 3/16 - 10:30am
Asst. Leader: Amy Luckett
Reader: Jerry Janecek
Comm Asst: Pat Janecek, Linda Mizutowich
Usher: Charlie Ryan, Larry Symanski
Acolyte: Violet Martinez, Miles McCain
LOOKING AHEAD…
Tuesday, March 18th 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
Thursday, March 20th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
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 12th @ 10:30am
LOST & FOUND – Are you missing a water bottle, umbrella a serving bowl or anything else?? Please check out our Lost & Found basket on the Gathering Place desk/Welcome Center.
JOYS AND CARES
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS– Take a look at this…both Ruth Dahl and Bernie Urbanski are celebrating their 90th birthdays on March 8th. HAPPY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ruth and Bernie!! May God bless you both on your special day and always!!
CALL COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS
Newly elected Call Committee members met with Rev. Kathy Nolte from the church synod office on Tuesday, March 4 to review the call process. Next meeting is Tuesday, March 18 to begin completing paperwork in calling our next pastor.
Jeff Allen
Paul Enderle
Amy Luckett
Mark Peters
Jim Scheibel
Jan Wenski
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 first rehearsal will be March 11th. Let's make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Contact Candace at 708-371-5648 with any questions.
YOUR OFFERING BECOMES MINISTRY
We continue our first quarter of the year highlighting four additional funds (formerly known as ‘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 on our community. This week, Trinity, Deacon, Sue Phelan share about the Scholarship Fund. Please see the printed announcements available in church on Sunday.
LENT AT TRINITY - EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Please join us every Wednesday during Lent for SUPPER at 6pm and WORSHIP at 7pm. This week Beef Vegetable and Creamy Wild Rice Soup will be served by the Worship Committee. See the the "More for Announcements" attachment or the printed announcements for more info about future dates.
LENTEN RESOURCES
Devotional Booklet - Beginning with Ash Wednesday, this weekly devotional follows the scriptures of the Everything In Between series through Easter Sunday. Each week offers: commentary, poetry, visual art, written reflections, hymns, and reflection prompts. Pick up your copy at the Welcome Desk along with a few other resources as well.
God Pause - a daily email devotional from the alumni at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. Click here to sign up: https://www.luthersem.edu/godpause/
The Daily Meditations
The Daily Meditations are email reflections featuring Richard Rohr and the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) faculty, as well as guest teachers and authors, reflecting on the wisdom and practices of the Christian contemplative tradition. We hope these meditations will help deepen prayer practice and strengthen compassionate engagement in the world.
Sign-up now to receive Richard Rohr’s Daily Meditations
There’s a App for that!
Check out the Centering Prayer app from Contemplative Outreach. It offers many excellent opening and closing texts, and includes a choice of gentle sounds to begin and end your prayer time. For more information, download this Centering Prayer brochure.
The Daily Still Podcast, A Place to Pause.
During the season of Lent, you are invited to join The Daily Still Podcast each Monday for a Journey of Returning to God through meditation and personal reflection. This podcast is written and hosted by Cindy Helton, Spiritual Director.
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
PRAYER LIST March 9, 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
Jerry Cissna by Trinity Travelers
Grammy Freelund by Jason VanCauwenberge
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
Andrew Dillon by Anna Enderle
Marty Longo
Team Alpha International Ministry
David by Trinity Prayer Team
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
-- See printed announcements for the list of our 2025 Church Council Members.
