September 21-22
September 21-22, 2024
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Times: Saturday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 10:30 am
This Week’s Bible Readings: Genesis 37:3-8, 17b-22, 26-34; 50:15-21, Psalm 119:17-24, Luke 6:32-37
This Weekend: “God Works Through Joseph”
Join us for worship as we hear the story of one of the Bible's most famous characters, Joseph. A dreamer, owner of an amazing-colored coat and at an early age showed great leadership potential. However, Joseph’s brothers don’t like the idea that they may one day have to serve him. So, they sell him into slavery. But this sad event gave Joseph a chance to live into the life God had intended for him.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 9/21 & 9/22
Saturday 9/21 5:30pm Sunday 9/22 10:30am
Leader: Jerry Janecek Asst Leader: Larry Symanski | Reader: Tom Ollenburger
Reader: Libby Timmons Comm Asst: Tom & Kris Ollenburger
Ushers: Tim Landgrebe, Joe Thiel, Tom Jareczek
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am beginning September 15th.
Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am beginning September 22nd
Registration – Sunday School, Confirmation and Triniteens registration is open. If you haven’t registered your child yet, CLICK BELOW.
YOUTH and SUNDAY SCHOOL - Children entering Preschool - 6th grade
CONFIRMATION - 7th and 8th graders
TRINITEENS - Highschool students
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Friday, September 20th 7:00pm Ladies Bunco
Sunday, September 22nd 9:30am Confirmation Class Begins
Accepting donations this week for our MISSION of the MONTH- The September Mission of the Month is The Trevor Project. You can give to the Mission of the Month online or by using the envelopes in the pews.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 9/28 & 9/29
Saturday 9/28 5:30pm Sunday 9/29 10:30am
Leader: Larry Reich Asst Leader: Tom Jareczek | Reader: Nancy Mondello
Reader: Leslie Reich Comm Asst: Gene & Nancy Mondello
Ushers: Dan Kelly, Jeff Kueltzo
NEED TO KNOW
LADIES BUNCO TONIGHT -Friday, 9/20 -Doors open at 6:30...Bunco starts at 7:00. $10 to play and bring a snack to share. RSVP to Lynn Jareczek lynnjsek@att.net
EXCUSE OUR MESS–Tuckpointing on our building has begun on the east side of the building. Please use caution when using the alley.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE – Ron Walton will be recognized for his service in the Vietnam War with a Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on September 25th . God Bless Ron and all who have served our country.
LISTENING SESSION - You are invited to participate in a Listening Session following worship on Sunday, September 29th to provide a space for conversation in regards to the recent changes in worship and music at Trinity. If in the meantime you have questions about the changes, please contact Pastor Charisse (pastor@trinityol.org) or a Church Council member. If you need contact information, please contact the church office at office@trinityol.org.
BAKED GOODS NEEDED – The Confirmation Class is having a bake sale on Sunday, September 29th and need some yummy treats to sell! If you can contribute, please bring them that morning before church. Contact Nicole Goodfellow with any questions (youthdirector@trinityol.org)
TRINITY TRAVELERS- The next trip for our Trinity Travelers is September 30th- October 5th. Prayers for good fellowship and safety while they are away!
SHOTS AVAILABLE - On Thursday, October 3rd at 12:30pm, Trinity Seniors will be offering inoculations from an Osco Drug Pharmacist. As long as you have insurance that will cover the shot, everyone is welcome. If you are covered by Medicare, you will need Medicare B for flu, pneumonia and Covid and Medicare D for the RSV and the others. Everyone will receive a 10% coupon for each shot received. The pharmacist is offering 6 vaccines, but only will give two (one in each arm) in case someone has a reaction. Trinity Senior Fellowship is pleased to offer this service. Questions, please call Cathy Cepican at 708-997-8617
SEARCH COMMITTEE FORMING - Church Council is seeking members to serve on a search committee for a music director at Trinity. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Pastor Charisse at pastor@trinityol.org.
LOOKING FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS- Can you help on occasion, just when needed? Please contact Lynn Jareczek 708-826-0055.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
BUS: Cindy Maynard, Joel Loven
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: The Goodfellow Family, Elizabeth Hastings, Katherine Hunt,
DREAM: Norlin, Millie Strocchio in Honor of Rose Marie Brudnak,
Georgeann Molitoris in Memory of Violet Morgan
YOUTH MINISTRIES
RALLY DAY RECAP – A fun time was had by all at our Rally Day/ Church Picnic/ “God’s Work. Our Hands” Sunday. Thanks to all who helped clean up the space around Trinity and to all who donated goods for the food drive. We were able to give 109 items to the Pilgrim Faith Food Pantry!
JESUS IS ALWAYS WITH US! Last Sunday our Trinity Youth found some mini-Jesus figurines that were hidden around Trinity. Keep your eyes open this weekend too because there are more still hidden around the church and building. Take Jesus home with you… If you've already found one, share Jesus with someone else!
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, September 29th 9:30am Confirmation Bake Sale
Tuesday, October 1st 6:00pm Koinonia Meeting
Tuesday, October 1st 7:00pm Women of the Church
Thursday, October 3rd 12:30pm Seniors Meeting / Shots Available
Tuesday, October 8th 4:00pm Worship Committee
Tuesday, October 8th 6:30pm Council Meeting
Sunday, October 13th 11:45am First Communion Class
Friday, October 18th 4-7pm Fall Rummage Sale
Saturday October 19th 8:30am-12pm Fall Rummage Sale
Sunday, October 20th 10:30am First Communion Service
Philippians 6:5-6: Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
DON’T FORGET…
WEBSITE UPDATE – Good news…our website is back up and running! However, it is under a new domain!! Please go to www.trinityoaklawn.org and make a note of the new name change. If you still see the ‘under construction’ page, please refresh the page or clear your browser cache.
ANNOUNCEMENTS REMINDER – This is the first step in our new changes to our digital and printed news. Currently there is not a link to click for more announcements. We appreciate your patience as we work on these new tasks to share important information in the most efficient wa
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
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PRAYER LIST
Trinity Members
James Gallagher, Mickey VonAsten, Lorraine Bloom, Sam Raetz, Dermot Moffitt, Daniel Garcia, Linda Kay, Barb Kreide, Ron Maynard, Evelyn Strelow, Pastor Tom Prochaska, Mike Maty, Paul Jaeger, Ruth Dahl, Pat Sollis, Dawn Fish, Randy Skendzel, Karen Weaver, Linda Swecicki, Linda Jaeger, John Klimek, Kenneth Rossow, Bonnie Masters, Therese Jacobsen, John & Linda Schabold, Vi Rowan, Neila Pirkl, Vi Bernard
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
Joe Franco by Karen May
Xavier Gallagher by the Gallagher Family
George by Diane & Dave Thompson
Leif by Jon Jensen
Sandra Bara by Diane Valdez
Cynthia Foulkes by Trinity Prayer Team
Brenda Ramirez by Kathy Gallagher
Chuck Holz by Tim & Dorothy Landgrebe
Kathy Tapper by Kathy Gallagher
Michael by Diane & Dave Thompson
Josh by Sue Phelan
Brian Anderson by Friends of Trinity
Team Alpha International Ministry
Eva & Family by Millie Strocchio
Deidre & Tony by Cathy Cepican
Amber Cox by Margie O’Connell
Chuckie by Kathy Gallagher & Family
Marianne Capron by Jim & Joanna Bushbach
Robin Hickman by Millie Strocchio
Marilois Salefski by Larry Reich
Martha Flanagan by Barbara Ivancicts
Max Timmons by Libby Timmons
Wanda by Barb Kreide
MaryEllen by Gail Klimek
Denise & Tim B. by Sue Phelan
Brett M. by Sue Phelan
Joe Streit by Bill & Sue Waterstraat
Bill & Mike Strelow by Karen May
Reed Fry by Linda Mizutowich
Kelly Zawislak by Barbara Boots
David Kosvick by Paul & Linda Jaeger
Dave, Pearl & Marcia Thorpe by Barbara Ivancicts
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - 8am-2pm
Tuesday - CLOSED
Wednesday - 8am-2pm
Thursday - 8am-12pm
Friday – CLOSED
Please call ahead before stopping by.
Have a Blessed Day,
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Teaching the Love of Christ
9701 Brandt Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708-422-0193 www.trinityoaklawn.org
