November 30, 2025
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
WEATHER ADVISORY - SUNDAY SERVICE
We are hoping to see everyone as usual at our Sunday morning service...however, with the forecast calling for heavy snowfall, we want to ensure everyone stays safe IF the predicted weather arrives. So please note, IF a cancellation becomes necessary, we will post an updated message on our homepage at www.trinityol.org and on our church voicemail. Please check our website or call (708) 422-0193 on Sunday morning. If there is no cancellation message posted, then service will be held as planned. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep our Trinity family safe.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:36-44
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING: Rev Kurt Hendel
ASST LEADER: Larry Symanski
READER: Maureen Ligeski
COMMUNION ASST: Donna Symanski, Judy Goebel
USHER: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN: Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
TEMPLE TALKS –If you were in church a few weeks ago, you were lucky enough to hear Tom Ollenburger give a Temple Talk and now we invite you to join us this Sunday, November 30th for another one, but this time given by Jim Scheibel. Thank you to both Tom and Jim! As we focus on stewardship, we give thanks for the many ways our church family serves, gives and supports our ministries. It’s a beautiful reminder of God’s generosity working through all of us.
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING - As a Christian tradition, we will light the candles of the Advent wreath at the beginning of worship. One candle is lit each Sunday. This week we thank the Mizutowich/Cole Family for lighting the first candle. The candles also represent Jesus coming as the light in darkness. As Christmas draws nearer, each candle brings a little more light into the darkness. We will light the fifth candle on Christmas Eve to celebrate the birth of Jesus and give thanks to God that Love came down at Christmas, God in the Flesh, Emmanuel. Thanks be to God!
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION – Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM –Our Sunday School program is just a few weeks away! 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!
POINTSETTIA PLANTS
Poinsettia plants may once again be ordered through the church office to beautify the altar area for our Christmas services. Let us know if you’re purchasing “in memory” or “in honor” of someone, which will then be printed in the Christmas bulletins. You are welcome to take the plants you purchase home, after the Christmas Day service. The cost for each plant is $16.00. Please place the order form ("More for Announcemetns" attachment) in the offering plate or turn into the office with cash or a check made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church. Orders are due by December 7th Please note -the quick due date and turn in ASAP! Forms may also be found on the Gathering Desk. Contact Jan in the office with questions.
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS As always it is recommended to call before stopping by.
Mon- 8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed-8am-2pm | Thurs- 8am-12pm | Fri- CLOSED
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Saturday, November 29th 9:00am Christmas Decorating at Trinity
Thursday, December 4th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
DECK THE HALLS WITH US! Join us **TOMORROW, Saturday, November 29th 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! **Please note this will happen weather permitting. So if the weather is questionable, please text Jan Wenski 708-494-4095 before heading over to church. Thank you!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Cathy Cepican
DREAM FUND: Kurt Staehlin in Honor of Sue Phelan
MANY… MANY THANKS to the Yoga Group for their very generous donation given this fall. Your generosity is always greatly appreciated! Thank you!!
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 12/7/25
PRESIDING- Pastor Leland Albright
ASST LEADER- Jim Scheibel
READER- Judy Goebel
COMMUNION ASST. - Judy Goebel, Naomi Peters
USHER - Jeff Kueltzo, Joe Thiel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters, Craig Lanigan
WELCOME PASTOR LELAND ALBRIGHT
Welcome to Pastor Leland Albright who has graciously accepted our invitation to serve as our regular supply pastor for December and January. His first Sunday with us is December 7th. God bless our ministry together.
LOOKING AHEAD…
Tuesday December 9th 4:00pm Worship Committee
Tuesday December 9th 6:30pm Council Meeting
Sunday, December 14th 10:30am Sunday School Christmas Program & Cookies & Milk Reception
Tuesday, December 16 6:30pm Trinity Ladies Gathering at Cathy & Linda’s
TRINITY LADIES CHRISTMAS GATHERING
Cathy and Linda invite you to their home (13762 Steeples Road in Lemont) to celebrate the season on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:30pm. Feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. All ladies of Trinity are welcome! A carpool can be coordinated for those that would like to drive together. Any questions?? Contact Linda at 708-702-2026. (Check out the invitation in the "More For Announcements" attachment)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR CHRISTMAS WORSHIP AT TRINITY
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior ...ALL are welcome!
Christmas Eve - December 24th @ 6:30PM
Christmas Eve - December 24th @ 11:00PM
Christmas Day - December 25th@ 10:30AM
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
BETHSHAN CHRISTMAS PROJECT - The Women of the Church would like to thank everyone who took a tag (or two) to purchase gifts for our friends at Bethshan House. Once again, your kindness is a wonderful way to share the love of Christ this Christmas season.
JOYS & CARES
ANNIVERSARY WISHES…to Jeff and Danealle Kueltzo who celebrated 50 years of marriage on November 23rd. God’s Blessings…Happy Anniverary!
CONGRATULATIONS…to Anna Enderle who just completed a strong and competitive junior year Cross Country season at Bethel University, Indiana. On November 14th, Anna finished in 3rd place at the NCCAA Championship (Christian Nationals) in Joplin, MO and that weekend also received the Dr. Ray Bullock Award for her character on and off the course, including academics and her heart for Jesus. Earlier in November she finished 15th at the Crossroads League Championship which qualified her to run at her first NAIA National Championship race on November 21st in Talahasse, FL. There she finished 87th out of 331 runners...Way to Go Anna!
REMINDERS
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
DIVINE DOLLARS REMINDER - 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.
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. You can also use that link to make special donations specifically for Advent and Christmas as well.
CHRISTMAS READING (“More for Announcements” Attachment)
From Genesis to Revelation, every verse reminds us: God keeps His promises. Light breaks into darkness. Hope has a name — Jesus.
This plan walks through:
• The first hint of redemption
• Prophecies of the coming Messiah
• The humble glory of His birth
• The worship of shepherds and wise men
• The majesty of the King who will come again
As you read each passage, let the Word steady your heart, quiet your mind, and stir fresh wonder. May this month be more than reading - may it be remembering Reflecting. Returning.The King has come. And because He came, hope is never out of reach. May this Christmas season be gentle to you, and may you truly be able to say, "O come let us adore Him.”
PRAYER LIST 11-30-25
Trinity Members
Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Karen Weaver, James J.M. Gallagher, Carol Cloutier, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters, Rich Grossart, Dawn Fish, Mike Maty, Linda Kay
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Elaine Eberhardt by Jan Wenski
Phillip Yontez by Heather Rzechula
Team Alpha International Ministry
C.J. Gracey by the Gallagher Family
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
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.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
12/3 Shelly DeRousse
12/3 Joey Enderle
12/3 Sandy Green
12/6 Stacey Fox
12/7 Jake Sakal
12/8 Neila Pirkl
12/11 Elsie Sabbithi
12/15 Janet Swanson
12/16 Max Kasick
12/21 Paul Jaeger, Sr.
12/24 Charlie Wilmsen
12/27 Myles Lanigan
12/27 Cathy Cepican
12/28 John Swanson
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
12/2 Raymond & Kathy McCanna
12/20 Jason & Shelley Jobb
12/31 Kevin & Tina Donoghue
STAFF CONTACTS
Jan Enderle Office Manager office@trinityol.org
John Weaver Custodian johnweaver9701@trinityol.org
