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As you are reading through, if you want more information about an event click on the red link. If you have any questions, please contact the church office, (217) 787-2323 ext 2. On Fridays, watch for an email titled "The Word This Week" including Bible Study opportunities, the weekend worship schedule, and the Bible readings.
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This week at Trinity
10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Class, School Campus
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6:30am - Sunrise Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Library
9:00am - MomCo, School Campus, Parish Hall
5:30pm - Prayer Service, School Campus, Parish Hall
6:00pm - Discipleship Bible Study, School Campus
7:00pm - Adult Choir, Downtown Campus
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8:30am - Mission Quilting, School Campus, Parish Hall
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5:30pm - Worship Service, School Campus
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8:00am - Worship Service, Downtown Campus
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9:30am - Bible Class, School Campus
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10:30am - Worship Service, Downtown Campus
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2:00pm - Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 1800 N. Grand Ave W, Springfield
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6:00pm - Catechism for Non-Trinity Day School Students, Downtown Campus
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6:30pm - Voters Assembly, School Campus, Parish Hall
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Class, School Campus
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Upcoming Events
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January Voters Assembly
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The next meeting of the Voters Assembly will be January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. The main item of business will the be the election of church officers and elders. We also have a few vacant board positions which can be filled by nominations from the floor. Please contact President John Boehme (217-414-0915) if you are a voter who is willing to fill one of these positions. Elections will be followed by administrative and board reports.
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Vicar Good's Ordination and Installation
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We are very happy to announce that Vicar Timothy Good will be ordained and installed as a Trinity Lutheran Church Associate Pastor on January 18 at 3:00pm at the Downtown Campus. There will be a small reception for him after the service in the fellowship area of the church. We have been looking forward to this and now we have a chance to show him how much we appreciate him and all of the hard work that he has put into becoming our Pastor. Let's show him our appreciation with a card shower. Write a note of thanks, encouragement, or a prayer to celebrate his next step in the ministry. We hope to see everyone there to celebrate this special occasion.
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Wednesday Night Prayer Service
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The Wednesday night prayer service and discipleship will begin again on January 7th. The adult group will be studying Luther's Large Catechism through the end of May.
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2026 Giving Envelopes
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The 2026 giving envelopes have been moved to the School Campus in the Parish Hall.
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I thank the Stewardship Board for all of their help, Jill Peddycoart.
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Game Night
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Do you love board games? Come to Game Night! This event happens every other month and is sponsored by The Crowd – a group for Trinity members and friends (18 years and up) to connect through informal kid-free events. Bring your favorite tabletop games, a snack to share, & your own non-alcoholic drink, and you are ready to enjoy a …
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Quilts for Missions
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Looking for a way to serve in the new year? Help those in need by assembling tied quilts for missions in the Parish Hall on Fridays January 9 through March 27 from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Come for as long as you can! Bring a sack lunch if you plan to stay all day. Please join us in this project that will benefit people around the world.
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Men's Group Trivia
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Men of Trinity, join us for fellowship and trivia at Anvil and Forge Brewery (619 E. Washington St.) from 7-9pm on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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Choir Season Resumes
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Trinity's Adult Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, January 7, 7:00pm in the church balcony. Come and join our choir as we prepare our first project: singing for Vicar Good's ordination and installation as Administrative Pastor. Contact Laura Fliege if you would like to help. (lfliege@trinity-lutheran.com)
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Updates and Appreciation
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Giving Tree Thank You
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Giving Tree this year! We were able to serve 4 families with a total of 14 children each receiving 14 gifts. A huge thank you to the youth group for wrapping the gifts!
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Monthly Finance Update
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(January 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2028)
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(Pledges to Date as of 12/8/25)
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Number of Pledges Returned: 71
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PLEDGES STILL NEEDED - Some members are still prayerfully considering their commitment to the TIL4 campaign. If you have not yet returned your pledge card you can still turn one in to the church office or put it in the offering plate. We have $1.4 million left on our mortgage for improvements at the church and school that we are funding through this special building campaign. Please prayerfully consider how the Lord has blessed you and your family and how you can help maintain and expand His ministries at Trinity by returning your pledge card soon.
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Acknowledgement letters for your pledge should be sent out in the next few weeks.
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CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT - BLDG. FUND
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Thru the month of: November 2025
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Amount received (134%): $816,532
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Thank you for your prayers and financial support. All contributions received thru December 31 will be applied to your 2023-2025 pledge. Please note on your check should you wish payment to be applied toward your 2026-2028 pledge.
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News from the Central Illinois District
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The Central Illinois District encourages its congregations to invite their members to
contribute one dollar per member per week for missions, in addition to their ordinary offerings. This kind of over-and-above giving is called "A Dollar for Missions" (DFM). Find out more here.
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Do you want to put an announcement in the eNewsletter or request a calendar publication? Click on the link above and fill out the form.
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- Any announcement or event that you would like published in the church eNewsletter, the school's Tiger Talk, on the church/school calendar, or on social media must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advanced.
- This form should also be used for events and room reservations to secure space on the calendar.
If you have any questions or concerns, let us know! Have a great rest of your week!
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