November 30-December 1, 2024
November 30 - December 1, 2024
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Times: Saturday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 10:30am
This Week’s Bible Readings: Daniel 6:6-27, Luke 23:1-5
This Weekend: First Sunday in Advent / Daniel’s Hope
Join us for worship…as we read and hear the passage from Daniel 6, which tells of Daniel being placed in grave danger in a den of lions, and then rescued by the command of King Darius of Persia. What faithfulness means can be complicated, but with God, nothing is impossible.
Let’s pray… God of deliverance, You rescued Daniel from the mouths of the lions when he was punished for worshiping you. Liberate all who are endangered for the sake of their faith and rescue us from anything that separates us from worshiping only you, for the sake of the one who made your name known to all people, across land and seas, Jesus Christ, our redeemer. Amen.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 11/30 & 12/1
Saturday 11/30 | 5:30pm
Reader: Jerry Janecek
Comm Asst: Pat Janecek
Sunday 12/1 | 10:30am
Asst Leader: Linda Bensen
Reader: Karen May
Comm Asst:Karen Rascher, Naomi Peters
Ushers: Tim Landgrebe, Joel Thiel, Tom Jareczek
Acolytes: Violet Martinez, Bryce Cole
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am.
Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am.
ATTENTION CONFIRMATION & HIGHSCHOOLERS - We are preparing for the Christmas Program which will look a little different this year but will still have all of the parts we have loved for years. Please make a point of attending on Sundays so we can practice before the program on December 15th.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Saturday, November 30th 9:00am Christmas Decorating at Trinity
Tuesday, December 3rd 6:00pm Christian Fellowship Committee
Thursday, December 5th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
Thursday, December 5th 6:30pm Christmas Gathering (Women of the Church)
CHRISTMAS DECORATING – The time is here to get Trinity decked out for Christmas! Please join us on Saturday, November 30th at 9:00am. Many hands make light work!
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
For with God, nothing is impossible. Luke 1:37
This Sunday begins the season of Advent, a time to prepare for Jesus' birth. We prepare as we would for any new baby's arrival; we count down the days, we clean the house, we might even spruce up the house a bit, we gather in celebration, we buy gifts and we tell stories.
One of the greatest stories ever told is the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. God had promised that a Messiah, a king who would be like no other would be sent to rule the world in peace. But where did this promise come from?
This season we will read from the prophets Daniel Joel, and Issaiah who foretold long ago the coming of Messiah. Each prophet, living in impossible situations, trusted in God's faithfulness and each was delivered from seemingly hopeless situations....for nothing is impossible with God!
As a Christian tradition, we will light the candles of the Advent wreath at the beginning of worship. The candles also represent Jesus coming as the light in darkness. One candle is lit each Sunday until all four candles are lit. 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!
BECAUSE OF GOD'S GREAT MERCY a stewardship program for our congregation
Many members of Trinity have committed to participate in the Stewardship program, many have committed to increase their giving by at least 5%, and some have committed to a higher increase. The number of people participating is significantly higher than last year.
Thank you and God bless those of you who have already indicated your commitment to supporting the ministries of Trinity.
Since it is important that everyone in the congregation participates, I encourage those who have not participated to please prayerfully consider joining those who have. The card that was sent to you via
mail can be returned to church during worship services or mailed directly to the church. Cards will also be available during worship. With God’s guidance, we, the people of Trinity, can serve God’s people together.
Blessings,
Pastor Charisse Jensen
Jobey Hendel, Stewardship Chairperson
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FUND: Kurt Staehlin, Krissy Schwartz
FOR OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES – The Yoga Group**
** MANY thanks again to the Yoga Group for their donation given in the Spring which went towards the purchase of a new office computer. Your generosity is appreciated!
NEED TO KNOW
POINSETTIAS FOR SALE - Poinsettia plant orders are due by December 8th. Order forms can be found on the Gathering Place desk and also in the attachment to this email.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – This year’s Sunday School Program will take place during our 10:30am worship service on December 15th with a Potluck lunch to follow. Look for more details to come soon!
RACHEL CIRCLE – Cathy and Linda invite you to a Rachel Circle Christmas at their new home -13762 Steeples Road, Lemont, 60439 - on Wednesday, December 18th, starting at 6:30pm. Feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. All are welcome and a carpool can be coordinated for those that would like to drive together.
TRINITY LUTHERAN COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING SURVEY
Have you completed the Community Volunteering Survey? Paper copies are available at the Gathering Place desk or please CLICK HERE We’d love to hear from you! The Vision Team thanks you for your time and your responses.
YOU'RE INVITED
CHRISTMAS IS LOVE – Please join The Women of the Church at their Christmas Gathering at Trinity on Thursday, December 5th. Doors open at 6:30pm. Entertainment by singer, Jeorge Holmes begins at 7:15. A free-will offering will be taken for LSSI. Light refreshments will be served.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 12/7 & 12/8
Saturday 12/7 | 5:30pm
Leader: Jim Scheibel
Reader: Pat Yeager
Sunday 12/8 | 10:30am
Asst Leader: Larry Symanski
Reader: Amy Luckett
Comm Asst: Donna Symanski, Gail Klimek
Ushers: Dan Kelly, Jeff Kueltzo
Acolytes: Violet Martinez, Olivia Herrera
LOOKING AHEAD…
Tuesday December 10th 6:30pm Council Meeting
Sunday, December 15th 10:30am Sunday School Christmas Program & Potluck
Wednesday, December 18th 6:30pm Rachel Circle Christmas at Cathy & Linda’s
Tuesday, December 24th 6:30pm Christmas Eve Worship
Tuesday, December 24th 11:00pm Christmas Eve Worship
Wednesday, December 25th 10:30am Christmas Day Worship
IN OUR COMMUNITY
CHRISTMASTIDE at TCC - The Trinity Christian College Music Department presents its Christmastide performance December 7 at 4:00 p.m. in the Ozinga Chapel auditorium. This annual Advent and Christmas concert includes performances by Trinity’s student ensembles and music faculty. The performance will last just over a hour and be followed by a reception in the lobby. There will be no intermission.
This year’s theme is “Glory to the Newborn King,” as we joyfully celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Choral performances will be by the Concert Choir, Gospel Choir, and Honors Ensemble. Instrumental performances will be by the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and String Ensemble, as well as music faculty and Trinity's own Jared and Elyssa Peters.
The audience will also be invited to join in singing three favorite carols of the season led by organ and brass. Come early to hear piano versions of Christmas carols in the Grand Lobby. And join us afterward for Christmas cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate.
Purchase tickets online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmastide-2024-tickets-1012826731017 or call (708) 293-4537.
ANNOUNCING COUNCIL 2025 ELECTION RESULTS
The congregational meeting to elect the 2025 Council was held last weekend, November 16 and 17, 2024. Members of the 2025 Council are:
Trustees
Gene Mondello
Larry Symanski
Dave Thompson
Bill Waterstraat
Deacons
Jobey Hendel
Sue Phelan
Larry Reich
Charlie Ryan
Elders
Amy Enderle
Tom Jareczek
Linda Kay
Pat McNaughton-Janecek
Congratulations to the 2025 Council! Please also take this opportunity to thank outgoing Council members for their dedicated service. They are: Delaney Cole (Elder / YouthRepresentative), Bill Evers (Trustee), and Adam Schur (Trustee)
DIVINE DOLLARS - Starting on January 1st, we will only be ordering on the 15th of each month. Order forms are at the Gathering Desk. Someone will be at the desk each week to collect orders and answer any questions you may have. Also, we will no longer be having gift cards on hand to purchase. All cards will need to be ordered. We currently have gift cards in stock listed (see attachment) that you can purchase as we work through this current inventory. Quantities are limited. Please call Lynn Jareczek (708-826-0055) or the office if you have any questions about the gift card program. These cards are full, face-value cards that we purchase at a discount, and that discount is a fundraiser for Trinity.
PRAYER LIST
November 30- December 1, 2024
Trinity Members
Ron Evans, Linda Kay, Rosemarie Brudnak, Joe Thiel, Neila Pirkl, Pat Reardon
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Bill & Faith P. by Barbara Boots
Michelle by Rebecca Garcia
Jerry Chopp by Don & Sharon Poljak
Sue Meyer by Karen Rascher
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
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.
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
