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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
9:00am - Vacation Bible School, School Campus
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6:30am - Sunrise Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Library
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9:00am - Vacation Bible School, School Campus
6:00pm - Biblical Canticles Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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9:00am - Vacation Bible School, School Campus
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6:00pm - College & Careers Summer Event - Levitt Amp Concert
Friday, July 10
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School Office Closed
9:00am - Vacation Bible School, School Campus
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5:30pm - Worship Service, School Campus
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9:00am - Worship Service, Downtown Campus
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10:30am - Bible Class/Sunday School, School Campus
10:30am - College & Careers Bible Study, Hae's Coffee Shop
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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July Congregational Meeting
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The congregation will be meeting on Monday July 20 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall to review and vote on the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Reports from leaders and officers of the church will be available in writing ahead of time.
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Help is needed with the removal of two large tree limbs that fell at the School Campus during recent storms. We are mostly in need of willing hands to move branches once they have been cut. A few more chainsaws and a log splitter would also be helpful. Please notify Josh Woody at jwoody369@gmail.com if you can assist. We will work 1:30-4:30 pm on Sunday, July 12.
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College & Careers Summer Schedule
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A big thanks to those who attended our hike and summer kick-off! If you are in the post-high school/20-something age range, please save the dates below for summer fellowship opportunities and group outings:
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· Sunday mornings starting July 12,10:30am: Bible Study at Hae’s Coffee Shop
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· Thursday, July 9, 6pm: Levitt Amp Concert
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· Tuesday, July 21, 7pm: Mini Golf at Knight’s Action Park
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· Wednesday, August 5, 5:30pm- Game Night at Dana Thomas House
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· Thursday, August 13, 5:30pm- State Fair Twilight Parade
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Details will be provided here in the church newsletter prior to each event. Please contact Amy Lakeman (alakeman8@gmail.com) if you’d like to be added to a group text for reminders and more information.
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Join us for an evening of bowling and fellowship at AMF Lanes at 2260 W. Lawrence, Thursday July 16 at 7pm. Unlimited bowling, including shoe rental, is only $18. No reservation required.
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Do you love board games? Come to Game Night! Bring your favorite tabletop games, a snack to share, & your own non-alcoholic drink, and you are ready to enjoy … Read more
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Save August 2 at 12pm on your calendar for a good old fashioned potluck! Trinity is celebrating 185 years and we want to join in thanksgiving to praise God for all He has given Trinity. Start looking through those recipes! This is a true potluck, so bring anything - a main dish, side dish, or a dessert. Food can be dropped off at the Parish Hall any time after 9:15am, or you can bring it with you at noon.
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Loss of a Spouse GriefShare Seminar
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Loss of a Spouse is a 2-hour seminar for people grieving a spouse’s death. It will be held Aug. 16, 2026 at Trinity's Parish Hall from 1-3pm. The seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and widowed men and women. Read more
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School Office Hours for Summer
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Starting on June 1, the school office will be open Monday - Thursday mornings from 7:30 AM - Noon. It will closed on Fridays during the summer.
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Updates and Appreciation
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Thank you to everyone who donated to our food pantry restock! What a blessing to have shelves full of items to hand out to those in need! There are a few tags left. If you are able, please grab one and return the items to finish restocking the shelves!
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Monthly Finance Update
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CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT - BLDG. FUND
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Thru the month of - June 2026
Months Completed - 6
Months to go - 30
Pledges made - $593,060
Amount received (34%) $206,350
Remaining Mortgage - $1,153,000
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Contributions Report – Thank you for your support of the Trusting In The Lord-4 capital campaign. Your contributions are greatly appreciated in providing for our $3 million in improvements at the church and school. Our remaining mortgage is down to just under $1.2 million. These funds finance our monthly mortgage payment of $17,500. Thank you again for your prayers and financial support.
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June 2026 Memorials
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In Memory of Faye Garvue: Faith Forward Fund - Bill & Jan Firth, John & Linda Rodenburg, Brian & Wendy Boehme, Larry & Paula Boehme, Rhonda Goeres, Susan Guldenstein, Mary Denham, Carl & Susan Schultz, Steve & Nora Rossman, Ken & Lana Schurb, Judith Beckham, Steve & Julie Unruh, Linda Okafor
In Memory of Brett Davis: Faith Forward Fund - Bob & Jill Lewis, Curt & Sue Gwillim, Marie South, Tracy & Lori Kirbach, Larry & Paula Boehme, Rhonda Goeres, Matt & Heather Cody, Lutheran High School - Rhonda Goeres
In Memory of Jerry Kuhn: General Fund - Kathy, Gerald & Brett Kuhn, Paul & Cathy VonDeBurFaith Forward Fund - Karen Cates, Prairie State Insurance Agency, Joyce Schroeder, Judy Carmody, Scott & Scott Attorneys
In Memory of Ed Schoenbaum: Music Program - Susan Guldenstein, Bill & Jan Firth, Rick & Rachel Koopman, Paul Hartman, Janice Batson, Mary Denham, Cheryl Neal & Tim Branstetter, Dave & Sandy Booher
In Memory of Tom Peterson: General Fund - Paul & Cathy Von De Bur
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News from around the Central Illinois District
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Apologetics Boot Camp | Aug. 16–19
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Concordia University Chicago | 7400 August St., River Forest, IL
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Have you ever been asked questions—or have your own questions—about faith, the reliability of the Bible, the truth of Jesus’ resurrection, or how Christianity connects with society and science? Join Concordia University Chicago for an in-depth exploration of apologetics during its second annual Apologetics Boot Camp. Find strength and confidence as you learn to defend your faith, fortify yourself against personal doubt, and respond to the many and various challenges posed to our faith in recent years.
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This four-day on-campus event includes an agenda full of presentations from world-class speakers and panel discussions, as well as opportunities for chapel services, film screenings, interactions with others interested in apologetics, and more.
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Adult lay member registration ranges from $25 to $75, with single-session, one-day, and full-conference options available here. Learn more about the event on the university's website. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Kirk Clayton, assistant professor of theology and director of CUC's Pre-Seminary program, at Kirk.Clayton@CUChicago.edu or by calling 708-209-3195.
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Presentation in Observation of 25th Anniversary of 9/11
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Pastor Bill Wrede is a pastor of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod who was serving on Long Island during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.He ministered at Ground Zero the entire day and continued to do so for the next nine months.St. Paul's, Havana will host a presentation on September 17, 2026 at 6:30pm in observation of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Pastor Wrede will recount his experience and what it looks like to serve as a pastor in the midst of tragedy.
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If you have any questions or concerns, let us know! Have a great rest of your week!
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