Sunday, January 26, 2025
Announcements for Sunday, January 26, 2025
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER
Worship Time: Sunday at 10:30am
This Weekend’s Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 119:89-96, Luke 5:1-11
This Weekend: “Great Catch of Fish”
Join Us for Worship… Jesus’ mission does not wait until we think we are ready. The need for the gospel in this broken world is far too urgent. We are called right now — even in spite of our frailty, failures, and doubts, even in the midst of our ordinary, busy, complicated lives. Jesus’ word to Simon Peter is also a word to us: “Do not be afraid.”
This is Jesus’ mission, and we trust that he will keep working with us and through us, “catching” others as he has caught us — in the deep, wide net of God’s mercy and love. We trust, finally, that the catch is in God’s hands, and that God’s desire is for the nets to be bursting and the boats full.
THIS WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Sunday 1/26 - 10:30am
Asst. Leader: Amy Luckett
Reader: Larry Symanski
Comm Asst: Violet Martinez, Donna & Larry Symanski
Usher: Tim Landgrebe
Acolyte: Olivia Herrera, Miles McCain
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Youth and Sunday School – Classes are held from 9:30-10:15am.
Confirmation Class – Meet on Sundays at 9:30am.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Sunday, January 26th 9:30am Bible Bucks Redemption
Tuesday, January 28th 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study (RESCHEUDLED from 1/21)
WORSHIP NEWS - Beginning this weekend, January 25th, Trinity will offer one worship time on Sundays at 10:30am. Come hear the Good News of Jesus!
BIBLE BUCKS – Did you know that Sunday School students earn what we call Bible Bucks? Some of the ways they earn them are by attending class, bringing their bible and inviting friends. Twice a year the students get the chance to shop with their earnings and the next opportunity for our “store” to be open is this Sunday, January 26th
ANNUAL MEETING
Our Annual Meeting is next Sunday, February 2, 2025, immediately following our 10:30am service. The 2024 Annual Report was emailed electronically on January 19th. Printed copies can be requested, by contacting the office at 708-422-0193 or emailing office@trinityol.org . The 2025 budget will be available at the Annual Meeting.
OFFICE HOURS
Mon-CLOSED | Tues- 10am-2pm | Wed-10am-2pm | CLOSED | Fri-8am-12pm
*Please note the different office hours next week, while Jan is out of town. As always it is recommended to call ahead before stopping by 😊
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Judy Goebel in Memory of Bob Goebel
BUS FUND: Linda Berry, Larry & Leslie Reich in Memory of Jean Schuberth
YOUR OFFERING BECOMES MINISTRY
As we begin this first quarter of the year, we are excited to highlight four special funds within our budget that provide opportunities for you to practice generosity:
Christian Education
Keep the Dream Alive Fund
Bus Fund
Scholarship Fund
Each of these funds represents a way to reflect God’s creativity, love, and generosity. Together, they enable us to meet real needs and make a meaningful impact in our community. We invite you to join us in this movement of everyday generosity. May every offering we receive become an outpouring of love for our neighbors, justice for the oppressed, food for the hungry, and joy that overflows into the lives of many.
NEED TO KNOW
IT’S NAME TAG TIME AGAIN! Let’s get reacquainted, as well as join together and welcome new faces. Check out the Name Tag Board in the church narthex by our main entrance. If you can’t find your name, pleasewrite it on the nearby clipboard …new name tags can be printed if needed!
JUST A REMINDER
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES ARE BACK- We will be collecting donations and packing boxes on 2/9 to be delivered mid-February. Monetary donations are appreciated so we can include small gift cards (Amazon, Starbucks) and to help cover shipping. We hope to send packs to 15 students. Please bring your donations to the Gathering Place ASAP… Thank you!
NEXT WEEK’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Sunday 2/2 - 10:30am
Asst. Leader: Diane Thompson
Reader: Linda Peterson
Comm Asst: Dave Thompson, Linda Peterson
Usher: Larry Symanski, Charlie Ryan
Acolyte: Violet Martinez, Miles McCain
LOOKING AHEAD…
Sunday, February 2nd 11:30am Congregation Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 4th 6:00pm Christian Fellowship Committee
Tuesday, February 4th 7:00pm Women of the Church
Thursday February 6th 12:30pm Seniors Meeting
Tuesday February 11th 6:30pm Council Meeting
THANK YOU NOTES…
Dear Trinity, Thank you so much for your generous scholarship. It will definitely come in handy when I take my teaching license tests this coming semester. Your on-going support is deeply appreciated and thank you for always thinking of me. Emma Enderle
Dear Trinity Family,
Thank you so much for the generous scholarship! It has been such a blessing to grow up in a community surrounded by believers and I am grateful for the impact Trinity has had on my life. As I continue to study Youth Ministries, I am reminded of the teachings I received when I was younger and feel inspired to teach the next generation likewise. Thank you for all of your support and for the scholarship that is helping me continue my education! Anna Enderle
CLOTHING & MEDICINE DRIVE FOR UKRAINIAN ORPHANS
As the hardships of orphaned children & families continue to grow because of the war in Ukraine, l am collecting warm clothing & medicine again like we did a few years ago here at Trinity. These donated goods will ship by sea container through Love Cradle International.
Items needed:
Warm Coats/hats/mittens- should be new or gently used
Fleece garments for children & adults. NO CAMOUFLAGE!
Undergarments for children (new only) warm socks
Medicines: Tylenol, Children’s pain medicine & flu/cold cough syrup
Please bring your donations to church on Sundays and place them in the Gathering Place. Or they can be brought during the week to the office during the week w when the office hours. Donations will be picked up on Sunday Feb 2.
Your donations & love for this project is greatly appreciated.
Thank you so very much, Linda Mizutowich
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE - U.S. WILDFIRES
Please see the attachment to learn how you can help those affected by the wildfires in California or visit: Lutheran Disaster Response - U.S. Wildfires.
PRAYER LIST January 26, 2025
Trinity Members
Mike Maty, Daniel Garcia Larry Reich, Ron Evans, Linda Jaeger, Steve Sakal, Karen Weaver, Dawn Fish, Joe Thiel
Friends & Family of Trinity Members
The Family of John Maluta
The Family of Joe Streit
Team Alpha International Ministry Laila Ismail and Family by Nicole Goodfellow
The Family of Barb Skibins
Linda Thompson by Dave & Diane Thompson
Ryan by Barb Fitzpatrick
Pat M. by Linda Peterson
The Family of Manfred Strigun by the Gallagher Family
Sue Borcherding by Kathy Baldea
TRINITY’S PRAYER LIST REMINDER-
Please note, names submitted to the Trinity Prayer List will remain on the list for four weeks. After four weeks, 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
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
