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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
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Class, School Campus
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6:30pm - GriefShare, Parish Hall, School Campus
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6:30am - Sunrise Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Library
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11:30am - Ladies Aid Luncheon, School Campus, Parish Hall
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5:30pm - Prayer Service, School Campus, Parish Hall
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6:00pm - Discipleship Bible Study, School Campus
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5:30pm - Youth Group Weenie Roast, Pastor Sharp’s House
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5:30pm - Worship Service, School Campus
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8:00am - Worship Service, School Campus Campus
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9:30am - Bible Class/Sunday School, School Campus
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10:30am - Worship Service, School Campus Campus
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6:00pm - Catechism for Non-Trinity Day School Students, Downtown Campus
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Class, School Campus
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6:30pm - GriefShare, Parish Hall, School Campus
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7:00pm - Bandmania, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
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Sunday Worship Location Change
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Our Sunday worship services will be at the Parish Hall this weekend, October 12. Please share this information with fellow Trinity members.
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Youth Group Weenie Roast
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Students in 5th-12th grades are invited to Pastor Sharp’s house on Friday, October 10th for a weenie roast in the backyard. Parents are welcome to stay or drop their kids off from 5:30-8:30pm. Pastor Sharp will provide hot dogs and things for s'mores. Bring your own drink and a chair if you want one. Contact the office at (217) 787-2323 …
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New Wednesday Evening Adult Study
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On Wednesday, October 15, Dr. Ken Schurb’s Wednesday evening discipleship class will switch to a study of the church’s early creeds. This topic will include the Apostles’, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds, with special attention to the Nicene Creed in this 1700th anniversary year of the Council of Nicea. This brief (six-week) study will form background to a Wednesday night study of the Large Catechism after Christmas.
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Voters Meeting
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The next regular meeting of the Voters Assembly will be Monday October 20th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. We will be covering general business and reports. This meeting is open to all communicant members.
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Bandmania
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Fall Festival
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Trinity family, join us for our Fall Festival! We will have food, a bounce house, games like bags and pickle ball, carnival activities and more! It will be on October 18 at the School Campus from 3:00-5:00pm with a worship service to follow at 5:30pm with the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders singing! Admission is free so be sure to …
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Cornhole Tournament
Are you good at tossing bags? Do you enjoy friendly competition? Do you want to win a mystery prize? If so, the Men’s Group is sponsoring a cornhole tournament at the Fall Festival on October 18th. Assemble your team in advance or we can assign you to a team. Please let Shaun Opperman know via text to 217-725-0466 if you plan on competing.
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Mark your calendars! Join us for a Trunk or Treat full of fall fun. Bring your costumes, smiles, and candy buckets—it’s going to be a great afternoon for the whole family!
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Trivia Night, Silent Auction, and Chili Cookoff
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Trinity's Youth Group will host a trivia night Friday, November 7. Use this link to sign up now! Doors open at 6pm and trivia starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 per person with tables up to 10. Babysitting is available. There will be prizes for the best dressed/decorated table with the theme decades! The Youth will be holding a …
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Chili Cook-off
MomCo will also be holding a chili cook-off! Springfield families are invited to warm up with a bowl (or two) at the MomCo’s Pots & Pals Chili Cook Off, a new community event bringing together cooks, neighbors, and plenty of chili.
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The event starts at 6pm on Friday, November 7 at Trinity Lutheran hosted by MomCo. Local cooks of all experience levels are invited to compete for both Judges’ Choice and People’s Choice awards with prizes of $100 each. Guests can sample every entry, vote for their favorites, and enjoy fun side categories like Spiciest Chili and First Pot Emptied.
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Sampling admission is $10 per adult and $5 for children 12 and under. Cook entries are $25 with a 2 gallon minimum. Donation jars at each pot will be available for full bowls with proceeds supporting MomCo.
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For entry details or questions, please contact Bridgette Sharp at deaconess.sharp@trinity-lutheran.com.
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Pastor Appreciation Open House
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Trinity Lutheran is hosting an open house to celebrate Rev. Mueller, Rev. Sharp, Vicar Good, and Deaconess Sharp. Join us during the Bible class hour at 9:30am at the School Campus on October 26 to show your appreciation for these leaders!
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CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT - BLDG. FUND
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Thru the month of September 2025
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Pledges made $607,737
Amount received (126%) $771,507
Remaining Mortgage $1,424,000
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CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT - Thank you for your support of the Trusting In The Lord-3 capital campaign. Your contributions are greatly appreciated in providing for our $3 million in improvements at the church and school. Our remaining mortgage is now $1.42 million. These funds finance our monthly mortgage payment of $17,500. Thank you again for your prayers and financial support.
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September 2025 Memorials
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In Memory of Gus Speder Jr.:
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Faith Forward - Karen Birnbaum
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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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