October 25, 2023
Here’s what’s happening this week at Trinity!
What’s Next for Trinity?
As you all are aware, we said a fond farewell to Pastor Jason last weekend and congregation members are asking about next steps. Next weekend (10/28 & 10/29) is Reformation Sunday weekend, which, of course, is a big weekend for Lutherans! We are blessed that Rev. Kurt Hendel will lead the Saturday and Sunday services next weekend. Jobey Hendel and Sue Phelan are working diligently to find supply [substitute] pastors for the weekends of 11/4 and 11/5 and 11/11 and 11/12. Additionally, Jobey initiated contact with Rev. Dr. Wyvetta Bullock, Associate to the Bishop at the Metropolitan Chicago Synod to find an Interim Pastor to serve our congregation. Jobey and John Boecker are scheduled to meet remotely with Rev. Dr. Bullock this week.
In the meantime, Trinity's work to forward our mission, Teaching the Love of Christ continues. At the recommendation of Rev. Dr. Bullock, the Council is working to form a transition team whose function will be to ensure tasks are being completed and support is provided to our staff and volunteer army to continue business as usual. Please continue to pray for our Trinity congregation and especially our leaders, continue to love each other and work together in service of God and neighbor. As always if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the Council members. Their names are printed in the weekly announcements. To God be the glory!
John Boecker, Council President
Worship
Worship times - Saturday at 5:30pm, Sunday at 8:30 am & 11:00am
This Sunday: Re member Jesus – Reformation Sunday
Lectionary readings: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18, Psalm 1, Romans 3:19-28, Matthew 22:34-46
Large Print Bulletins are available upon request.
Christian Education:
Youth and Sunday School - classes will be held at 9:45am.
Confirmation Class –Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Please enter at the library and meet in the church. Classes will be held in the youth loft.
Registration - Sunday School, Confirmation and Triniteens registration is still on going and open. Please visit our website for more information and to register.
Sharing – Food - Faith – Fun
Trunk or Treat–Saturday, October 28th 11am-1pm. We hope to see you there! Volunteers are still needed to help with indoor games and we could use a few more decorated trunks. Please contact Lynn Jareczek (708-826-0055) if you can help.
Accepting donations this week for our Mission of the Month - The month of October will focus on Beds Plus and the November Mission of the Month is Bethshan. Donations can be made by using an envelope in the pews and marking it for the mission or it can be done online using the drop down box.
Spiritual Care:
Visitation - If you would like a home visit, if you would like prayer, or if you have experienced a change in your wellness, please contact the office. We are happy to serve you!
Prayer Requests – Please contact the office with any prayer requests you would like to share.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Teaching the Love of Christ
Saturdays at 5:30 pm / Sundays at 8:30am & 11:00am
9701 Brandt Ave, Oak Lawn IL 60453
(708) 422-0193
trinityol.org
