November 16, 2025
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Malachi 4:1-2a, Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Luke 21:5-19
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING: Pastor Linnea Wilson
USHER:Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
ASST LEADER: Linda Bensen
READER: Karen May
COMMUNION ASST.: Jerry & Pat Janecek
MUSICIAN: Candace Peters
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
*Please note the different office hours for the week ahead. As always it is recommended to call before stopping by.
Mon- 8am-4pm | *Tues- 8am-11:30am | Wed-8am-4pm | *Thurs- CLOSED | Fri- CLOSED
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION – Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am.
ATTENTION CONFIRMATION FAMILIES - Important Update for Thanksgiving Food Drive: This Sunday, our Confirmation Class will be helping pack Thanksgiving food baskets to share with families through LSSI. To allow time for packing, we ask that all confirmation students arrive early this Sunday, November 16th at 9:00AM instead of the usual time. Thank you for supporting this meaningful service project!
SUNDAY SCHOOL SINGS! Next Sunday, November 23rd our Sunday School children will sing during our 10:30am service. We can’t wait…see you there!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS –Join us Sunday, December 14th to see our students and teachers perform a short Nativity play together with the congregation as part of the 10:30AM worship service. Christmas fellowship to follow with milk and cookies! All are invited!
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Sunday, November 16th After Worship Council Elections
*Please note that Women’s Bible Study originally scheduled for November 18 has been canceled.
ANNOUNCEMENT of CONGREGATIONAL MEETING to ELECT 2026 COUNCIL MEMBERS
Per our Constitution, Council elections must be held in October or November every year. The 2026 Council elections will take place at the congregational meeting scheduled for this Sunday, November 16, 2025, directly following worship. This year’s nominating committee [Paul Enderle, Jobey Hendel, Craig Lanigan, Sue Phelan, Kurt Staehlin and Donna Symanski] - presents the following slate of candidates for election:
Paul Andersen – Trustee / 2-year term
Julie Constantine – Deacon / 2-year term
Gene Mondello – Trustee /2-year term
Gary Enderle – Deacon / 1-year term
Dave Thompson – Trustee/1-year term
Jay Rzechula – Deacon / 2-year term
Craig Lanigan – Elder / 2-year term
Diane Valdez –At Large Member / 2-year term
Pat Yeager - At Large Member / 2-year term
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Barb Fitzpatrick in Memory of Nancy Justus-Stevens,
CHRISTIAN ED FUND: Liz Hastings, Sue Phelan in Memory of Nancy Justus-Stevens
DREAM FUND: Helga Brand, Sue Phelan in Memory of Ruth Dahl,
Diane Mateja in Memory of Caryn DeBoer
SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Sue Phelan in Memory of Marce Schultz
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 11/23/25
PRESIDING: Pastor Tom Prochaska
ASST LEADER: Diane Thompson
READER: Linda Peterson
COMMUNION ASST.: Dave & Diane Thompson,
Linda Peterson, Gail Klimek
USHER: Charlie Ryan, Larry Symanski
MUSICIAN: Candace Peters
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, November 23rd 10:30am Sunday School Sings During Worship
Sunday, November 26th 6:00pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP – You're invited Wednesday, November 26, at 6:00pm for an evening of giving thanks and praise led by Anna Enderle along with Craig Lanigan on piano. Let us give thanks for all that God has given us. All are welcome!
NEED TO KNOW
BETHSHAN CHRISTMAS PROJECT- Just a reminder that the Women of the Church are once again collecting gifts for the Bethshan House. There are a few tags left! You can find them in the Gathering Place…take a tag and follow the directions on the attached sheet. Gifts are due back to Trinity by Sunday, November 23. The instructions are included in the "More for Announcements" attachment this week. Thank you for sharing the love of Christ through your generosity. ~ Women of the Church
NEW CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS - It’s been nearly 30 years since we purchased new Christmas wreaths and garlands, and we’re excited to refresh our decorations for the season! If you’d like to help with the cost, please place your contribution in an envelope marked Christmas Decorations and leave it in the offering plate or in the basket in the Gathering Place near the wreath and garland boxes. Thank you for your generosity and for helping make our church beautiful for Christmas. If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
DECK THE HALLS WITH US! It’s almost time to decorate! Join us Saturday, November 29 at 9:00 AM as we add festive touches and prepare our church for the Christmas season. Come ready to spread some cheer — many hands make light (and joyful!) work!
JOB OPENING – Trinity Lutheran Church is looking to fill the position of Director of Congregational Engagement. We ask Trinity members to share the information with anyone that might be interested in applying. Any questions and/or resumes should be emailed to Careers@TrinityOL.org
DAILY PRAYER FOR TRINITY - The worship committee thanks Mickey Von Asten for writing prayers for the Trinity community as we work and pray toward calling a new pastor. We encourage you to pray these prayers daily, either individually or as a family. The prayers can be found in the "More for Announcements" attachment and printed announcements this week.
FOURTH QUARTER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
The Fourth Quarter Missions theme is "Feeding/Caring." From now through December you will have the opportunity to make monetary contributions to ELCA World Hunger and Beds+ Please use “Special Offering” envelopes and designate the specific mission OR CLICK HERE to give online. Click “FUND” and then “MISSIONS” and "SUB FUND" and then select the one you'd like to support.
PILGRIM CHURCH FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION UPDATE- Thank you to everyone who donated to our Pilgrim Church Food Pantry collection! Thanks to our generous Trinity family, 243 items are on their way to help those in need. Your kindness and care will help bring comfort and nourishment to many this season!
WOMEN OF THE CHURCH 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 and place it in the special offering baskets at the front of the sanctuary. You can also give online using this link and the instructions above. Thank you in advance for your generosity! ~ Women of the Church Board
DON’T FORGET…
DIVINE DOLLARS – We have a limited supply of Divine Dollars gift cards that are still available for purchase. Contact Jan in the office if you are interested. All proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund. Thank you to all who have supported Trinity through this fundraiser over the last 16 years.
FUNDRAISER FOR CHLOE SMITH- Trinity’s own Chloe Smith has been chosen to represent Spirit of America Productions and Xperience Cheer in Rome, Italy, for the Rome New Year’s Day Parade on January 1, 2026. She was one of only 115 athletes across the nation to receive this award. Check out https://gofund.me/b6de41b3 for more information on how to support Chloe’s cheer journey to Italy.
PRAYER LIST 11-16-25
Trinity Members
Rich Grossart, Leslie Reich, Dawn Fish, Mike Maty, Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Karen Weaver, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
The Family of Del Finup by Jan Wenski
Melissa & Family by the Gallagher Family
Margorie Hodgetts by Trinity Seniors
Jill Lynch by Amy Enderle
The Melander Family by the Waterstraats
Ryan Smith by Carol Cloutier
Sue Boncoure by Don & Sharon Poljak
Brian Anderson
Alpha Primary School in Pakistan
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Cathy by Carol Cloutier
The Family of Michael Faubel
C.J. Gracey by the Gallagher Family
Team Alpha International Ministry
Beth Goodfellow 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.
STAFF CONTACTS
Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org
John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org
-- See the "More for Annnouncements" attachment for a list of our 2025 Church Council Members.
