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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 - Divorced Dad’s Group, School Campus, Parish Hall Library
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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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10:00am - CILCA Homecoming, Camp CILCA, 4124 Camp CILCA Road Cantrall, IL
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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/Sunday School, School Campus
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9:30am - College & Careers Bible Study, Hae's Bakery & Coffee Shoppe, 917 W. Jefferson
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10:30am - Worship Service, Downtown Campus
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12:00pm - Potluck, School Campus, Parish Hall
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Return to Regular Worship Schedule
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Starting August 2, Trinity will return to 8:00am and 10:30am worship times at the Downtown Campus. Bible class will begin at 9:30am at the School Campus.
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185th Anniversary Potluck
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This Sunday, August 2, join us 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. This is a true potluck, so bring anything - a main dish, side dish, or a dessert. Plates, silverware, cups, and drinks will be provided. 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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College & Careers Summer Schedule
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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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· 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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You can 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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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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GriefShare: a support/recovery group for people dealing with the death of a family member or friend. GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the emotions of grief. You’ll learn what to expect and how to navigate your grief. ... 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 a part 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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Youth Group Parent Meeting
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Parents of students who will be in 5th-12th grade during the 2026-2027 school year are invited to attend a parent meeting on Sunday, August 23 at 12:15pm. Come hear about the youth group activities planned for this year. We also want to hear from you and your child. There will be a Google form to fill out for your input and feedback about the youth group and what we should learn about and what activities to do. Information about the upcoming Youth Gathering will be shared at the end for those involved. Babysitting will be offered for younger siblings in a preschool classroom. Here is the link for the Google form if you want to fill it out before the meeting.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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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 15 at 9:30 AM
- Where: School Campus
- 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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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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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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Camp CILCA's Homecoming is THIS SATURDAY! On August 1 from 10am until 2pm there will be fun, games, live music, brats, hotdogs and other Trading Post goodies, swimming and boating (12:30-2pm). There is no entry fee, only pay for the food you eat. Come out and help us celebrate the end of an amazing camping season!
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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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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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