November 16-17, 2024
November 16-17, 2024
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Times: Saturday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 10:30am
This Week’s Bible Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 119:65-72, Luke 5:8-10
This Weekend: God Calls Isaiah
Join us for worship… This weekend, Isaiah has an experience of God's presence. Then God wonders, "Who will go on my behalf?" Isaiah says "Here I am, send me." We all have our own experiences of God and God's calling in our lives. If you are like me, I am quick to say "yes!" but then with some hesitancy, I add another small word: and..God calls imperfect people to do God's work. As we have read throughout the Fall, we have heard stories of people who have followed God's ways, but who also had flaws. Friends, despite our imperfections, we are called to go and serve so that God's love will be known in the world.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 11/16 & 11/17
Saturday 11/16 | 5:30pm
Leader: Jerry Janecek
Reader: Libby Timmons
Sunday 11/17 | 10:30am
Asst Leader: Sue Phelan
Reader: Diane Thompson
Comm Asst: Dave & Diane Thompson
Ushers: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel, Tom Jareczek
Acolytes: Violet Martinez, Miles McCain
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am. Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am.
OFFICE HOURS
*It is recommended that you call ahead, before stopping by. Thank you!*
Mon- 8am-2pm | Tues-CLOSED | Wed-8am-2pm | Thurs-8am-12pm | Fri-CLOSED
Please note the Trinity Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28th & 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Cindy Maynard, Robert Gibisch
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FUND: Liz Hastings
DREAM FUND: Norlin, Millie Strocchio, Ron Walton
SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Jeff Kueltzo
ANNOUNCEMENT of CONGREGATIONAL MEETING to ELECT 2025 COUNCIL MEMBERS
The 2025 Council Elections will be held at a congregational meeting scheduled for the weekend of November 16-17, 2024 following worship at both services.
This year’s nominating committee: Lynn Jareczek, Gene Mondello, Tom Ollenburger, Sue Phelan, Kurt Staehlin, Jan Wenski and Pastor Charisse Jensen
The nominating committee presents the following slate of candidates for election:
-Amy Enderle – Elder / 2-year term
-Larry Reich – Deacon / 2-year term
-Bill Waterstraat – Trustee / 2-year term
Additionally, two sitting Council members have graciously agreed to transfer to a different team, requiring congregation approval. Each of these Council members will complete the second year of a 2-year term. They are:
- Linda Kay – transferring from the Deacon to the Elder team. This would be Linda’s second 2- year term and would not be eligible for re-election in 2026 (Constitution, p18, Chapter 12.02).
- Dave Thompson – transferring from the Elder to the Trustee team. This would be Dave’s first 2-year term and therefore he would be eligible for re-election (Constitution, p18, Chapter 12.02).
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Friday, November 15th 7:00pm Ladies’ Bunco
Sat. Nov 16th & Sun. Nov 17th After Worship Council Elections
Tuesday, November 19th 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
Thursday, November 21st 12:00pm Seniors Fellowship Luncheon at Trinity
Accepting donations this week for our MISSION of the MONTH- The November Mission of the Month is Bethshan. You can give to The Mission of the Month online or by using the envelopes in the pews
ELCA THANKOFFERING - Throughout the month of November, the Women of the Church will be collecting Thankofferings to show gratitude for God's blessings which gives the women of Trinity a tangible way to express thanks. To participate, please use the purple edged envelopes in the pews marked "ELCA Thankoffering" and place it in the collection plate at the Offertory OR wait until November 23rd /24th and place it in the special offering baskets at the front of the sanctuary. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Women of the Church Board.
NEED TO KNOW
BETHSHAN CHRISTMAS PROJECT- The Women of the Church would like to thank everyone who took a tag (or two) to purchase a gift for our friends at Bethshan House. Please remember to return the gifts to Trinity by Sunday, Nov 24th.. We appreciate your assistance with this mission!
PHONE TREE – The Trinity phone tree has returned! On occasion you will receive information by phone when special announcements need to be made. Contact Jan in the office to update your phone number if you want to be sure to get phone tree messages.
TRINITY LUTHERAN COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING SURVEY
Dear Trinity Members,
Through our baptism promises, we are all given gifts to be shared with the whole community. In receiving holy communion, we are commanded to go outside our church walls to love and serve others
as Jesus taught us. Serving beyond the church is Council's third priority in crafting Trinity's new vision statement. Your responses regarding your serving experiences are important to us. We ask that you take a few minutes, click here and complete the short survey Thank you for your time and your responses,
Trinity Church Council Vision Team
BECAUSE OF GOD'S GREAT MERCY a stewardship program for our congregation
Commitment cards and information have been mailed! Please keep an eye open and return the completed commitment card to Trinity the weekend of November 23rd & 24th. If you have any questions, contact Jobey Hendel, 773-322-2494.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 11/23 & 11/24
Saturday 11/23 | 5:30pm
Leader: Larry Reich
Reader:Rebecca McNaughton-Smith
Sunday 11/24 | 10:30am
Asst Leader: Linda Kay
Reader: Judy Goebel
Comm Asst: Judy Goebel, Jan Wenski
Ushers: Charlie Ryan, Larry Symanski
Acolytes: Violet Martinez, NEED 1 MORE
Click the link to pick a date to serve: VOLUNTEER AT TRINITY
If you have any questions about our different volunteer opportunities-contact Jan Enderle in the office for more information.
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sat. Nov 23rd & Sun. Nov 24th During Worship Commitment Sunday for Stewardship
Thursday, November 28th 10:30am Thanksgiving Day Service of the Word
Saturday, November 30th 9:00am Christmas Decorating at Trinity
Thursday, December 5th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
Thursday, December 5th 6:30pm Christmas Gathering (Women of the Church)
THANKSGIVING DAY WORSHIP - You are invited to attend Thanksgiving Day Service of the Word, Thursday, November 28, 10:30am Let us give thanks for all that God has given us. All are welcome, bring friends and family.
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
PRAYER LIST
November 16-17, 2024
Trinity Members
Neila Pirkl, Pat Reardon, Shelly DeRousse, Sam Raetz, Dawn Fish, Jim Gallagher, Linda Kay, Karen Weaver
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Team Alpha International Ministry
Brian Anderson
The Family of Janet Borski
The Family of Jan Nielsen
The Family of Vi Bernard
Joe & Kathy Streit by the Waterstraats
Manfred Strigun by The Gallagher Family
Max Timmons by Libby Timmons
Shane Timmons by Libby Timmons
Kelly Zawislak by Barbara Boots
The Family of John Beldzig
TRINITY’S PRAYER LIST REMINDER
Beginning November 1st, 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.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
11/2 Linda Wood
11/3 Lillian Pyzik
11/3 Sammy Vranicar
11/4 Beth Kelly
11/4 Gary Enderle
11/4 Andy Reich
11/4 Melissa Martinez
11/4 Andrew Waterstraat
11/5 Samantha Mayo
11/8 Jeff Kueltzo
11/8 Ian DeMask
11/8 Carolyn Lanigan
11/10 Sue Phelan
11/13 Becky Evers
11/13 Joel Craig
11/16 Tracy Doherty
11/17 Jim Buschbach Jr.
11/17 Luke Raetz
11/18 Stephen Buschbach
11/18 Marty Longo
11/18 Ariel Bedolla
11/20 Stan Marek
11/21 Naomi Peters
11/22 Charlie Jobb
11/22 Beeta Sabithi
11/23 Tom Kelly
11/23 Carol Nutter
11/24 Madison Schoening
11/25 Michael Petersen
11/27 Danielle Allen
11/27 Hannah Brown
11/ 27 Pastor Charisse Jensen
11/ 28 Jon Jensen
11/29 Diane Thompson
11/29 Jonathan Waterstraat
NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
11/2 Dennis & Tracy Doherty
11/5 Joseph & Ruth Enderle
11/23 Don & Liz Cyze
11/23 Jeff & Danealle Kueltzo
