October 19, 2025
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 121, 2 Timothy 3:14—4:5, Luke 18:1-8
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING- Rev. Kurt Hendel
ASST LEADER- Jim Scheibel
READER - Rebecca McNaughton
USHER - Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
COMMUNION ASST. - Rebecca McNaughton, Jobey Hendel
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters
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
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION - Meet on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am.
Registration is on-going...click the links below to get started!
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION - Classes for children in PS-6th grade
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION - Classes for 7th and 8th graders
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Tuesday, October 21st 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Cathy Cepican in Memory of Jerry Cissna and Nancy Justus-Stevens, Karen Rascher in Memory of Jerry Cissna
DREAM FUND: Lorraine Bloom, NORLIN, Omega Varma, Joan Buschbach, Ron Walton
CHRISTIAN ED FUND: Steve Sakal
- George & Georgeann Molitoris (in Memory of Vicki Ambroz and Marcy Rachuj) gave donations to the Bus Fund, Christian Ed Fund, Dream Fund, Scholarship Fund & to the Mission of the Month.
WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 10/26/25
PRESIDING- Rev. Kurt Hendel
ASST LEADER- Sue Phelan
READER -Jeff Allen
USHER - Charlie Ryan, Larry Symanski
COMMUNION ASST. - Linda Peterson, Linda Mizutowich
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters
LOOKING AHEAD…
Friday, October 24th 10:30am/11:00am Nancy Justus- Stevens Visitation/Funeral
Saturday, October 25th 11am-1pm Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 26th After Worship Cinnamon Roll Sunday
Sunday, November 2nd Daylight Savings Time Ends - Fall Back!
TRUNK OR TREAT–We hope you’ll join us at Trunk or Treat at Trinity on Saturday, 10/25 from 11am-1pm. We could really use your help…we still need decorated trunks! Please SIGN UP HERE or contact Diane Valdez, 708-704-0581 or the Trinity office. BUT if you cannot be there on the day and would like to contribute, please consider donating 8oz water bottles or Halloween candy. Thank you!
NEED TO KNOW
TRINITY TRAVELERS TRIP- Our Trinity Travelers are off on their next trip to Wisconsin from October 20–24! Please keep them in your prayers for safe travels and a wonderful time together.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS for CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY - Sunday, October 26th...grab a yummy cinnamon roll, right after worship! $2 each suggested donation. All donations support Sunday School programs.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY at TRINITY – November 2nd is All Saints Sunday, a time for us to remember all the saints that have gone before us in the last year. Please email the church office at office@trinityol.org to share the name(s) of those Trinity members and/or loved ones you would like to remember that have died since November 3, 2024. We ask that you contact us by October 26 to ensure we have all information together. A candle will be lit on November 2nd in memory and there will also be time in prayer, when each of the saints/ loved ones will be remembered by name.
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.
WITH SYMPATHY & PRAYER
Our hearts and prayers go out to Gayle Skendzel- her husband Randy passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2025. Randy Skendzel had MS for 30 plus years. Please keep Gayle, their sons Brad and Ryan and their families in your prayers.
DIVINE DOLLARS REMINDER
Don't forget that our Divine Dollars gift card program will be ending on 12/31/25. We are selling all cards currently in our inventory and all proceeds will go to the Scholarship Fund. Grab an order form from the Gathering Desk or from the emailed announcements …complete it and place in the mailbox by the office, along with payment (cash or check). Your order will be filled by the following weekend. First come. First served...while supplies last
FOURTH QUARTER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES The Fourth Quarter Missions theme is "Feeding/Caring." From October-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 select the one you'd like to support.
During the month of October we will also sponsor a food collection for unexpired non-perishable food items from the PILGRIM CHURCH FOOD PANTRY WISH LIST. Please see the "More for Announcements" attachment for the specefic items needed.
In November the Women of the Church will sponsor the ELCA Thank offering and Bethshan Christmas gifts - more info to come later. Thank you for your continued support!
PRAYER LIST 10-19-25
Trinity Members
The Family of Randy Skendzel, Dawn Fish, Mike Maty, Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Steve Sakal, Karen Weaver, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Beth Goodfellow by Trinity Prayer Team
Jill Lynch by Amy Enderle
Melissa & Family by the Gallagher Family
Jayce Lowe by the Gallagher Family
Bob Johnson by Gene & Nancy Mondello
Richard Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Alpha Primary School in Pakistan
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
The Family of Nancy Justus Stevens
Sue Boncoure by Don & Sharon Poljak
Kurt Strigun by the Gallagher Family
Brian Anderson
The Family of Jerry Cissna
Holly Jareczek by Tom & Lynn Jareczek
C.J. Gracey by the Gallagher Family
Al by the Gallagher Family
Team Alpha International Ministry
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 printed announcements for the list of our 2025 Church Council Members.
