May 4, 2025
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30am
This Weekend’s Readings: Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 46, Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19
This Weekend: "Follow Me" Confirmation Sunday – Reminder to RED for Confirmation Day!
Join Us for Worship… When Jesus commissioned Peter, he didn’t send Peter out in search of instant conversions. Jesus said feed my sheep. The call to “feed my sheep” — to love and lead Jesus’ followers — is an important moment for next step in the church to come. Come, hear the good news!]
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Asst. Leader: Larry Symanski
Reader: Sue Phelan
Comm Asst: Donna Symanski, Sue Phelan, Olivia Herrera
Acolyte: Matthias Peters, Joe Enderle
Usher: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel, Tom Jareczek
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School –Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am.
Confirmation – We hope you'll join us, Sunday May 4, 2025 at 10:30am as we witness four of our youth affirm their Baptism through the rite of Confirmation. May God Bless Bryce, Olivia, Violet and Naomi!
IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN LUTHERDALE SUMMER CAMP?? August 3rd -6th for students who have completed 1st-8th grade. Contact the office for more information or check out the link: https://www.lutherdale.org/full-week-overnight-programs
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Friday, May 2nd 7:00pm Trivia Night (Registration Begins at 6:30pm)
Sunday, May 4th 10:30am Confirmation
May 5th- May 9th Trinity Travelers Mystery Trip
Tuesday, May 6th 6:00pm Christian Fellowship
Tuesday, May 6th 7:00pm Women of the Church
TRINITY TRIVIA NIGHT IS TONIGHT FRIDAY, May 2nd – Doors open and registration begins at 6:30pm…$10 a person. Teams of 4-6 people will compete on general knowledge questions…get a team together or we’ll help you fill one. Join us for fun and prizes. Food and drinks available for purchase. We hope to see you there!
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 😊
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Sunday, 5/11/25– 10:30am
Asst. Leader: Jim Scheibel
Reader: Judy Goebel
Comm Asst: Judy Goebel, Gail Klimek
Acolyte: Bryce Cole, Olivia Herrera
Usher: Larry Symanski, Charlie Ryan
LOOKING AHEAD…
Tuesday May 13th 4:00pm Worship Committee
Tuesday May 13th 6:30pm Council Meeting
Thursday May 15th 8:00am Trinity Seniors Outing
Thursday May 15th 9am-7pm Rummage Sale Donation Drop Off
Friday, May 16th 4pm-7pm Rummage Sale
Saturday May 17th 8:30am-12pm Rummage Sale
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, CALL COMMITTEE CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY
We are grateful to have received 81 survey responses from congregation members. Thank you! Every survey response helps us complete the Ministry Site Profile, the document that goes to the synod as the next step for us to engage potential new pastors for our congregation.
*Here’s a word cloud reflecting answers to the question of how you would describe Trinity: Please see "More For Announcements" Attachment
*And here’s a word cloud representing your description of what you hope for our new pastor: Please see "More For Announcements" Attachment
( * Please note, you can take a closer look at the word clouds that are hanging on the closet doors across from the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Place)
Finally, what we’re committing to do.
And we asked what we, as a congregation, are willing to do to support our newly called pastor. We’re super glad to hear that you said you would:
Attend worship services regularly.
Pray for the new pastor and our congregation.
Remain open and supportive of new leadership, change and growth.
Be open to and willing to try new things.
Maintain or increase my offering pledge to provide adequate budgetary support for daily operations.
Maintain or increase sharing my time and talents by serving Trinity’s various organizations and activities.
Support the mission of Trinity Lutheran Church – Living the Love of Christ.
And much more! Thank you.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
TRINITY RUMMAGE SALE - May 16th 4pm-7pm and May 17th 8:30am-Noon. Drop off donations on May 15th. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...sign up on the clipboard at the Gathering Desk. Contact Beth Kelly, bethkelly4612@gmail.com with questions or for more information,
2025 TRINITY VBS - REGISTER FOR VBS Start the Party...Celebrate the Good News! June 9th-13th - 9am-11:30am. VBS is open to children who have completed Preschool through 5th Grade
2025 TRINITY VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! VOLUNTEER AT VBS We are in need of MANY volunteers...6th grade through Adult. Contact Amy Enderle, atenderle@gmail.com or the office with any questions.
TRINITY SENIOR FELLOWSHIP
Spots available! For more information contact Linda Bensen (708-702-7026)
ROUTE 66 TRIP - Thursday, May 15, 2025 - leaving at 8:00 am Route 66 road trip on the Trinity Bus will include: LOTS OF STOPS! Cost per person: $55.00 which includes tour, bus, lunch.
JUNE BIRTHDAY PARTY – Thursday. June 26th – “I Love Lucy” Birthday Lunch at Trinity. Cost per person: $30.00* which includes lunch catered by “Smilin’ Clydes” and Program: Leslie Goddard – Presenting …”Lucille Ball.” *checks made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church
SIMPLE CHURCH ONLINE GIVING
Have you ever wanted your online offering to go to a special fund, but you weren’t quite sure how to do that? Just follow these instructions in Simple Church Giving:
1. On the Home page Click: “Give Now”
2. Under “My Donation” - Click on “One-Time”
3. Click on “Fund” and then click on “Additional Offering”
4. Click on “Sub Fund” and choose specific fund available.
Click HERE or Text “GIVE” to 708-627-9300 to get started. Thank you for your continued generosity and faithfulness in giving.
DONATE YOUR EYEGLASSES – Lions 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
THANK YOU PASTOR CHARISSE!
This Sunday is Pastor Charisse's last service with us. At this time we want to say, Thank you Pastor Charisse! We pray God’s continued blessings on you and your ministry.
PRAYER LIST May 4, 2025
Trinity Members
Ruth Dahl, Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Steve Sakal, Linda Jaeger, Jill Schur, Randy Skendzel, Dawn Fish, Karen Weaver, Mike Maty, Daniel Garcia
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Brian Anderson
Michelle by Rebecca Garcia
Aunt Barbara by The Peterson/Thompson Families
Bart Stancampiano by Becky McNaughton
The Alonzo Family by Becky McNaughton
Anne Huffman by Anna Enderle
Jerry Cisna by Trinity Travelers
Laura Felton by the Mondello Family
Team Alpha International Ministry
Andrew Dillon by Anna Enderle
Lois L. by The Peterson/Thompson Families
Bev Brinkop by Jan & Gary Enderle
The Bermudez Family by the Gallagher Family
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.
MAY BIRTHDAYS
5/1 Rhonda Knoelk
5/2 Rosemarie Brudnak
5/3 Melissa Smith
5/7 Bill Waterstraat
5/9 Jason Jobb
5/10 Frederic Kerr
5/13 Emma Faucault (Miller)
5/16 Ava Weaver
5/16 Danny Strelow
5/18 Omega Varma
5/22 Amy Cyze
5/23 Toni Cook
5/23 Katie Herrera
5/23 Paul Jaeger, Jr
5/23 Kaycee DeMask
5/24 Brooke DeMask
5/27 Kurt Hendel
5/27 Emilio Herrera
5/30 Gene Mondello
5/30 Sue Waterstraat
5/31 Frankie Jobb
MAY ANNIVERSARIES
5/3 Karen and Brian Smith
5/17 Jerry and Bonnie Masters
5/17 Kaycee and Drew DeMask
5/28 Jason & Mandy VanCauwenberg
5/30 Dave and Diane Thompson
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.
