September 7, 2025
We invite you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30am.
THIS WEEK'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1, Philemon 1, Luke 14:25-33
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
PRESIDING - Pastor Kurt Hendel
ASST LEADER - Jobey Hendel
READER - Karen May
USHER - Jeff Kueltzo, NEED ONE
COMMUNION ASST. - Gene & Nancy Mondello
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters
ALTAR FLOWERS - Flowers on the altar this week are given by Dan & Beth Kelly in honor of their son,Tom’s marriage to Sarah DeRossi on May 30, 2025 & also for their son Joe and daughter-in-law Jessica’s new baby, Mae Marie Kelly born July 29, 2025. Congratulations & God’s Blessings to the whole Kelly family!
THIS WEEK’S OFFICE HOURS
Mon- 8am-2pm | Tues- CLOSED | Wed-8am-2pm | Thurs- 8am -2pm | Fri- CLOSED
As always, it is recommended to call before stopping by 😊
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
RALLY DAY is THIS WEEKEND... Sunday, September 7th beginning with Sunday School teacher installation during 10:30am worship and our Rally Day Picnic right after which will include hot dogs, games and activities. We could still use a little more help ... CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Thank you to all who all have already donated items to help make this possible. Contact Amy Enderle (708-790-5024) with questions.
Registration is on-going…it's not too late. We officially begin meeting September 14th. Click the links below to get started. We can’t wait to see you there!
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION - Classes for children in PS-6th grade are held from 9:30-10:15am beginning 9/14.
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION - Classes for 7th and 8th graders held from 9:30am-10:15am beginning 9/14.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - HELP NEEDED - We are still in need of Sunday School teachers and substitute teachers to help out with our classes.You can team teach (every other Sunday) or just be available to fill in when needed. We can't do this without some extra hands and hearts. Interested? Have questions??...Contact the office! THANK YOU!
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…
Sunday, September 7th 10:30am Sunday School Teacher Installation
Sunday, September 7th 11:30am Sunday School Rally Day Picnic
Tuesday, September 9th 6:30pm Council Meeting (Library)
Tuesday, September 9th 7:00pm Women of the Church (Gathering Place)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
DREAM FUND: Maureen Ligeski in Honor of Kim Ligeski’s birthday, Dave & Diane Thompson 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 mission you'd like to support.You can donate to as many as you wish until September 30. Thank you and God bless you for your generosity.
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS 9/14/25
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
MUSICIAN - Candace Peters
LOOKING AHEAD…
Tuesday, September 16th 6:30pm Rachel Circle/Women’s Bible Study
NEED TO KNOW
DIVINE DOLLARS - After 16 years of fundraising, our Divine Dollars gift card program will be coming to an end on 12/31/25. We will not be placing any additional orders but will be selling our current inventory of gift cards. These can be used for birthdays, Christmas, etc. All proceeds will go to the Scholarship Fund. If interested in purchasing cards, please complete an 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.
CONNECTION CARDS ARE BACK! Connection Cards are available in the pews again. They’re 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 prayer list for four weeks there is no need to submit a card every week for the same request. Thank you for helping us stay connected!
TRINITY SENIOR FELLOWSHIP
October Luncheon and Special Piano Music by Craig Lanigan on Thursday, October 16, 2025 beginning at 12 noon in the church auditorium. 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
IN OUR COMMUNITY
9th VETERAN’S LUNCHEON -HONORING MILITARY VETERANS-Saturday, September 20th at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 4660 W. 94th St in Oak Lawn. Doors open 10:30am. Free Luncheon 11am-2pm. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. RSVP by 9/15 by calling St. Paul Lutheran Church Office 708-423-1040. See "Veterarns Luncheon" attachment for more information.
SALUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES – Join us for a free, patriotic celebration honoring our military personnel, reservists and veterans for their courage and dedication. Friday, October 17th 10am-2pm at DoubleTree by Hilton, 5000 W. 127th St in Alsip. Registration forms are due by October 10th. Contact Joseph Calderone at 708-781-4405 for more information. See "Salute to our Armed Forces" attachment for more information.
PRAYER LIST 9-7-25
Trinity Members
Larry Reich, Linda Jaeger, Steve Sakal, Randy Skendzel, Nicole Goodfellow, Karen Weaver, Daniel Garcia, Candace Peters,
Dawn Fish, Mike Maty, Linda Kay
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
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
Jerry and Brent Chopp by Don & Sharon Poljak
Beth Goodfellow by Trinity Prayer Team
Michael Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson Eileen by Dave & Diane Thompson
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.
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
9/1 Candace Peters
9/1 Jackson McCain
9/2 Robert Cole
9/3 Dan Kelly
9/5 John Boecker
9/6 Brad Waterstraat
9/9 Georgeann Molitoris
9/12 Heather Knoelk
9/12 Peyton Enderle
9/13 Stephanie Kelly
9/13 Linda Berry
9/13 Jose Bedolla
9/15 Lorraine Bloom
9/17 Mila Mondello
9/18 Collin Smith
9/20 Miles McCain
9/23 Jerry Janecek
9/23 Mike Maty
9/26 Bobbie Maty
9/27 Eleanor DeRousse
9/27 Tom Ollenburger
9/29 Barb Keating
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
9/9 Tom and Lynn Jareczek
9/13 Ron and Dawn Evans
9/18 Adam and Jill Schur
9/21 Chris and Bonnie Reich
9/24 Bill and Becky Evers
9/24 Sharon and Frederic Kerr
