September 14, 2025
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK'S READINGS: Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING- Pastor Omega Varma
HOMILIST- Linda Bensen
ASST LEADER- Linda Kay
READER - Linda Mizutowich
USHER- Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
COMMUNION ASST. - Bryce Cole, Linda Mizutowich, Gail Klimek, Maureen Ligeski
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon- 8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed-8am-2pm | Thurs- 8am -12pm | Fri- CLOSED
As always, it is recommended to call before stopping by 😊
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
MANY THANKS - Thank you once again to all who donated items and helped at our Rally Day picnic. It’s safe to say a fun time was had by all!
SUNDAY SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION BEGINS – Join us for classes on Sundays from 9:30am-10:15am beginning Sunday, 9/14. We can’t wait to see you there!
Registration is on-going…it's not too late! 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, September 16th 6:30pm Rachel Circle/Women’s Bible Study
Thursday, September 18th 9:30am Seniors Outing (by reservation only)
TRINITY GOLF OUTING
The 18th Annual Trinity Golf Outing was scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025. Operating a golf outing requires a certain level of participation to be successful, and for the first time in all those 18 years, the number of golfers who registered to participate this year was well below the minimum required amount. Therefore, the golf committee made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s outing. For your information, based on the generosity of the golfers who did register, who did not seek a refund, and even after the payment of the cancellation fee to the golf course, the church still made a small profit.
The golf committee wishes to thank Trinity Lutheran Church for your support for the golf outing. While the golf outing has always been a lot of fun, the golf outing was primarily a fund raiser for the church. Through the 18 years of operation, the golf committee has donated $121,908 in net profits to the church. Thank you again for your support for the Trinity Golf Outing. ~Trinity Golf Committee by Jim Scheibel
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATES
The following update was shared with the congregation at the service on Sunday, September 7.
We need a pastor. We all know that. When the call committee started out, we were told, “This is a holy process,” and we believe that. It is rooted in the church, guided by the Holy Spirit, bathed in prayer. That’s the holy part. But there’s also the process part. It takes time, and it’s going to take more time.
We have carefully gone through the discernment process with our first three candidates, and unfortunately none of them will be our next pastor. So we are now back to waiting for a new slate of candidates. It’s going to take more time.
Thank you for your patience, your trust, and your prayers. Thank you to each person who is keeping the good work of the church going, living the love of Christ. Please keep praying, and keep showing up in worship and fellowship, as we continue to wait for God to provide us with our next pastor. Thank you.
~ Jeff Allen, Paul Enderle, Amy Luckett, Mark Peters, Jim Scheibel, Jan Wenski
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS FUND: Linda Berry in Memory of Marce Schultz, Larry & Leslie Reich in Memory of Marce Schultz
CHRISTIAN ED. FUND: Liz Hastings, Joseph & Ruth Enderle in Memory of Harold and Mildred Meyer
DREAM FUND: Kathy Baldea in Memory of Ruth Dahl, Karen Rascher in Memory of Ruth Dahl, Bill & Sue Waterstraat in Memory of Ruth Dahl
SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Don & Sharon Poljak in Memory of Marce Schultz, Jan Wenski in Memory of Marce Schultz
MISSIONS FOR JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2025
The third quarter missions' emphasis is EDUCATION. These include SCHOLARSHIPS, COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES and CHRISTIAN EDUCATION which includes SUNDAY SCHOOL, CONFIRMATION RETREAT and ADULT EDUCATION. 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. There is still time to donate to as many as you wish until September 30th. Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 9/21/25
PRESIDING- Pastor Tom Prochaska
ASST LEADER- Diane Thompson
READER - Linda Peterson
USHER - Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel
COMMUNION ASST.- Bryce Cole, Linda Mizutowich, Gail Klimek, Maureen Ligeski
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, September 28th Before & After our Worship Service Sunday School Bake Sale
NEED TO KNOW
FUN FALL FUNDRAISER - Support the ministry of Trinity by joining us in the Gathering Place on September 14 and September 21 before and after worship to purchase tickets for a chance to win an amazing gift basket! Tickets will be available at 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. The drawing for the winners will be on September 28 after worship, and you do not have to be present to win.
FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER DAY - Trinity helps at Restoration Ministries! Our Sunday School group will be going to Restoration Ministries (235 E. 159th St, Harvey, IL) to volunteer at their food pantry BUT everyone at Trinity is invited! Please join us on Saturday, October 11th from 8:30am-12:00pm. Lunch provided by Trinity to follow at Aurelio's Pizza in Homewood. RSVP REQUIRED. Text or call Amy Enderle 708-790-5024 or contact the office to reserve your spot.
CONNECTION CARDS ARE BACK! Connection Cards are available in the pews again. They are a great way to communicate with the church office with questions or prayer requests.Just a reminder that Connection Cards are no longer used for attendance, so please fill one out just when you have something to share. And since prayer requests remain on the prayerlist for four weeks there is no need to submit a card every week for the same request. Thank you for helping us stay connected!
DIVINE DOLLARS - Our Divine Dollars gift card program will be coming to an end on 12/31/25. We are selling all cards currently in our inventory. All proceeds will go to the Scholarship Fund. Please complete the order form (see attachment or check the Gathering Place desk) and place in the mailbox by the office, along with your payment (cash or check). Your order will be filled by the following weekend. First come, first served…while supplies last. Thank you for your support.
TRINITY SENIOR FELLOWSHIP
October Luncheon and Special Piano Music by Craig Lanigan on Thursday, October 16, 2025 beginning at 12 noon in the churchauditorium. Lunch Catered by Country House Restaurant in Alsip. Cost is $30 pp - checks made payable to Trinity Senior Fellowship. Sign up and payment by September 24th . Please contact Linda Bensen for more information- 708-702-7026
PRAYER LIST 9-14-25
Trinity Members
Dawn Fish, Mike Maty, Linda Kay, Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Steve Sakal, Randy Skendzel, Nicole Goodfellow, Karen Weaver, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Richard Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Frankie McNaughton by Pat Janecek
Alpha Primary School in Pakistan
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Jerry Cissna by Trinity Prayer Team
Kurt Strigun by the Gallagher Family
Travis Carr by Carol Cloutier
The Family of Marce Schultz
Brian Anderson
The Deiters Family
Bob S. by Linda Bensen
Pam Hoover by Cathy Cepican
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.
