October 26, 2025
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 46, Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
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
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND...
Saturday, October 25th 11am-1pm Trunk or Treat
TRUNK OR TREAT– BOO! It's finally time for Trunk or Treat so join us for some family-friendly fun! Thank you to all who have volunteered their decorated trunks and also to everyone who has donated 8oz water bottles or candy. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Valdez at 708-704-0581. We can't wait to see you tomorrow, the 25th from 11am-1pm.
Sunday, October 26th After Worship Cinnamon Roll Sunday
CINNAMON ROLL SUNDAY - Grab a yummy cinnamon roll, right after worship! on Sunday, October 26th! $2 each suggested donation. Money collected go towards our Sunday School programs. Thank you for your support!
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
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
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Linda Berry in Memory of Jerry Cissna, Linda Mizutowich in Memory of Jerry Cissna
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, November 2nd Daylight Savings Time Ends - Fall Back!
Sunday, November 2nd 10:30am All Saints Sunday
Tuesday, November 4th 7:00pm Women of the Church
Thursday, November 6th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
Saturday, November 8th 4:00pm-7:00pm Scout Troop 618 -Spaghetti Dinner @ Trinity
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 call 708-422-0193 or email 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 11/3/24. We ask that you contact us by October 27 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.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Help our Confirmands share the spirit of Thanksgiving by providing items to supply 20 family meal boxes that they’ll pack and deliver this holiday season. We ask that you sign up on the provided sheets at the Gathering Desk. Very specific items are needed and once all is collected (please bring donations to the Gathering Place) the Confirmation class will be packing up and delivering boxes to select families who are part of LSSI (Lutheran Social Services of IL). Please see the second page of the "More for Announcements" attachment for all of the details. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
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.
PILGRIM CHURCH FOOD PANTRY- During the month of October we have been sponsoring a food collection for unexpired non-perishable food items from the PILGRIM CHURCH FOOD PANTRY WISH LIST. We'd like to thank everyone that has already donated, but if you haven't yet, there's still some time left. Please see the "More for Announcements" attachment for the specific items needed and bring them to the Gathering Place ASAP!
In November the Women of the Church will sponsor the ELCA Thank offering and Bethshan Christmas gifts...
WOMEN of the ELCA THANKOFFERING- Every fall, during church services held the weekend before Thanksgiving, the Women of the Church are asked to make a monetary thank offering. Long time Trinity members may remember small thank offering boxes used to collect the donations. Collecting donations in small offering boxes dates to the early 1800s, when women formed “mite” or “cent” societies to raise money. Mite boxes were given out as fundraising tools to collect pennies for the support of church projects and foreign missionaries. Thankofferings show gratitude for God’s blessings and give us an important and tangible way to express that gratitude. It is a tradition grounded in our celebration of community and of meeting together to joyfully give thanks for what God has given us (Hanson, E. 2010. All About Thankofferings, Retrieved 10/10/2025 from https://www.womenoftheelca.org/filebin/pdf/resources/AllAboutThankofferings.n.pdf). The article is also attached to these announcements.
There are purple-edged envelopes labelled, “Women of the ELCA - ELCA Thankoffering” located in the envelope holders in each pew. Donations will also be gratefully accepted on or before November 23. Simply place the envelope with your donation in the offering plate. Consistent with the greater church, the envelopes marked “ELCA Thankoffering” will be collected during Sunday service on November 23, as described above.
BETHSHAN CHRISTMAS- We are once again supporting Bethshan by collecting gifts for their residents this Christmas. Keep an eye out for gift tags in the Gathering Place coming soon!
Thank you in advance for your generosity. We appreciate your continued support! ~ Women of the Church Board
NEED TO KNOW
GIVING STATEMENTS- Third quarter giving statements (7.1.25 - 9.30.25) were emailed this past week. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the office.
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.
SCOUT TROOP 618 SPAGHETTI DINNER at TRINITY
Are you hungry for some spaghetti?! Scout Troop 618 is hosting a spaghetti dinner at Trinity on Saturday, November 8th. Please see the Scouts Spaghetti attachment for more information.
PRAYER LIST 10-26-25
Trinity Members
Karen Weaver, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters, The Family of Randy Skendzel, Dawn Fish, Mike Maty, Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Steve Sakal
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
The Family of Michael Faubel
C.J. Gracey by the Gallagher Family
Al by the Gallagher Family
Team Alpha International Ministry
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
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.
