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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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7:00pm - CACB Christmas Concert, School Campus
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6:30am - Sunrise Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Library
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6:30pm - Midweek Advent Service, School Campus
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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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12:30pm - Youth Group Gift-wrapping Event, School 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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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Class, School Campus
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Upcoming Events
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CACB Christmas Concert
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Capitol Area Concert Band Annual Christmas Concert is Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. Several Trinity members and several more Trinity Wind Ensemble members participate in this band of volunteer musicians from the Springfield area. The CACB performs concerts in the area throughout the academic season. Trinity and community members are encouraged to attend this free concert.
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2025 Holiday Worship Schedule
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- Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30pm (led by Grades K-4), School Campus
- Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30pm (led by Grades 5-8), Downtown Campus
- Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 at 5pm, 7pm, 11pm, Downtown Campus
- Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25 at| 10:00am, Downtown Campus
- New Years Eve, Led by Trinity’s Youth Group, Wednesday, December 31 at 6:30pm, Downtown Campus
All weekend services will be at the usual times and locations.
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Panda Express School Fundraiser
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Enjoy food and fellowship and support the Trinity Community by eating at Panda Express on Saturday, December 13. Panda Express will donate 20% of event sales to Trinity.
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Mens' Bible Study
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Men of Trinity, join us on December 20 at 9:30am at John Boehme's house for our next study on The Parables of Jesus.
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Updates and Appreciation
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Sensory Updates to Church Nursery Room
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Trinity has refreshed the nursery with sensory friendly items to help neurodivergent
children and their families feel calm and supported during worship. These updates were made possible through the Come As You Are MomCo Grant. We also have new sensory fidget bags available in the room.
Please stop in, take a look, and feel free to grab a bag for service. Every child belongs here. Every family belongs here.
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Giving Tree Update
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Many thanks to those who donated gifts for the Giving Tree, sponsoring 14 children from the Trinity community. If you have not yet dropped off your gift, please contact Cynthia Baskett. The Youth Group will meet on Sunday, December 14, at 12:30pm in the Extended Care Room to wrap the donated 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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November 2025 Memorials
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VBS/Sunday School - Paul & Cathy Von De Bur, Roger & Sara Schlichting, Rhonda Goeres, Jerry & Joyce Burkhart, Mary Denham, Richard & Barbara Boris, Janna Martin, Kevin & Christine Roland, Jeff Matzke and family, Henson Robinson Company, Henry & Taylor McClure, Dave & Sandy Booher, Michael & Yeat Nachowicz, Alice Johnson, Michael & Marsha Matzke, Emanuel & Mary Jane Voepel, Michael & Pam Lippert
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Faith Forward Fund - Rick & Rachel Koopman, John & Linda Rodenburg
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In Memory of Nancy Lueschen:
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Faith Forward Fund - Dave & Michelle Burke
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In Memory of Herman & Helen Hoffman:
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Faith Forward Fund - Ron & Rebecca Senkus
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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).
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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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