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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 Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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7:00pm - College & Careers, Mini Golf, Knight’s Action Park
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7:00pm - Elder's Meeting, Downtown Campus
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6:30am - Sunrise Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Library
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6:00pm - Biblical Canticles Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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9:00am - Trinity Quilters, School Campus, Parish Hall
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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 Bakery & Coffee Shoppe, 917 W. Jefferson
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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7:00pm - Divorced Dad's Group, School Campus, Parish Hall Library
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185th Anniversary Potluck
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Join us on August 2 at 12pm 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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Help Shape Our Future: Join the Property Management Board!
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Our Property Management team is looking to rebuild its board with skilled, passionate volunteers. This board meets bi-monthly to discuss, plan, and address the ongoing physical needs of both our church and school facilities.We are specifically looking for individuals with backgrounds or knowledge in:
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- Handyman skills
- General construction
- Plumbing or electrical
- HVAC or roofing
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If you have trade skills, maintenance experience, or simply a heart to help maintain our campus, we would love to have you on the team! Next Step: If you are interested or have questions, please reach out directly to Josh Woody at 217-971-7094 or Cindy Furlling at 217-306-2001
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Volunteers Needed for Board of Finance
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The Board of Finance is looking for 3-5 additional members to serve in an advisory position. Also needed are additional tellers to count offering money on Monday mornings. If you are interested, contact Chuck Moore or Rick Koopman.
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School Beautification Day
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Our property management team is hosting a School Beautification Day, and we need your help to refresh the grounds! If you love working outside and do not mind getting a little dirty, we would love to have you on the team.
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- When: Saturday, August 15th at 9:30 AM
- Where: Meet directly at the school
- Action Item: If you have a Thrivent Action Team card to purchase bushes, outdoor plants, or flowers, please let us know!
- Donations: Generous donations of outdoor plants, flowers, or landscaping materials are also greatly appreciated.
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Come out to help us bless our community school! For questions, or to coordinate a donation/Thrivent card, please contact Josh Woody at 217-971-7094.
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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! Bible Study at Hae's is back on for this weekend - see you Sunday, July 19 at 10:30am. Apologies to those who attended last week for our leadership mix-up!! 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,10:30am: Bible Study at Hae’s Coffee Shop
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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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If you plan to attend Mini Golf at Knight's n July 21 at 7pm, please let Pastor Sharp or Amy Lakeman (alakeman8@gmail.com) know by Friday the 17. You can also contact Amy if you’d like to be added to a group text for reminders and more information.
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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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The community is invited to a free concert featuring pieces on organ, violin, and other instruments. Area musicians will preform in honor of Trinity's music director and organist, Laura Fliege. The concert will be August 9 at 3pm at the Downtown Campus Light refreshments will be served after. Read more
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3 Hot Days in August: Commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riot
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Friday, August 14, Pastor Good will be presenting "Joseph James" as apart of the "3 Hot Days in August: Commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riot". Together with Lincoln Home National Historic Site and Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Trinity will be hosting one part of the 4 day event. Join Pastor Good at the Downtown Campus at 12:00pm on Friday, August 14. Find out more information on the whole weekend of events here.
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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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Congregational (Voters) Meeting Summary
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On July 20, the voters of the congregation met and adopted the 2026-2027 FY budget with a $341,000 projected deficit. Members of the board of directors made a commitment to the congregation to work to address the deficit in the upcoming year. Chuck Moore was elected to finish John Rodenburg's term as Treasurer. A resolution was passed to formally thank John Rodenburg and Carol Radtke for their many years of volunteer service. Rev. Good also gave a brief update on the transition to NOVUM for daily financial management. It seems to be going well. Property management and finance are both looking for help with advisory and hands-on tasks. See Josh Woody (property) or Chuck Moore (finance) for details.
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News from around the Central Illinois District
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The Camp CILCA Homecoming is Saturday, August 1 from 10am-2pm. Help close out this summer with a bang! There will be games, food, music, swimming and more. Admission is free. Only pay for the food you eat. See you there!
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Zion Lutheran Church, Pleasant Plains has decided to lease their parsonage. The parsonage is located directly north of the Church on North Cartwright St. in Pleasant Plains. The flier below provides the details of this 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 3-car garage ranch home.
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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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If you have any questions or concerns, let us know! Have a great rest of your week!
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