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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, Parish Hall
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6:00pm - GriefShare, School Campus, Parish Hall
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7:00pm - Divorced Dad's Group, School Campus, Parish Library
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6:30am - Sunrise Bible Study, School Campus Parish Library
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9:00am - MomCo, School Campus, Parish Hall
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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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10:0am - Young Adult Hike & Brunch, Lincoln Memorial Garden and Nature Center, 2301 E Lake Shore Dr.
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5:30pm - Worship Service, School Campus
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10:30am - Bible Class/Sunday School, School Campus
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2:00pm - Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 1800 N. Grand Ave W, Springfield
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3:30pm - All God's Children Service, School Campus
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Class, School Campus, Parish Hall
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6:00pm - GriefShare, School Campus, Parish Hall
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Beginning in June, Trinity will be holding one worship service on Saturdays at 5:30pm at the School Campus and one on Sundays at 9:00am at the Downtown Campus. Bible Study will be at 10:30am at the School Campus. We will return to our regular worship schedule in August.
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Biblical Canticles Bible Study
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In place of our regular Wednesday night prayer service and Bible study, Pastor Sharp is offering a summer bible study at the Parish Hall. Read more
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The next Food Pantry collection will be on June 6-7. We are currently serving 8 families with your donations. Read more
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The Synodical School Scholarship Fund is a scholarship offered to Trinity members attending a Synodical school for church work or a Trinity staff member continuing their education. There will be a collection at church the weekends of May 30-31 and June 6-7 for this fund. Last year, Trinity awarded this scholarship to five students. If you have a Trinity member you would like to nominate, please contact Roger Schlichting.
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Student/Early Career Ministry: Hike and Brunch, June 6
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If you are in the “post-high school/college/young professional/20-something” age group, please join us for our summer kick-off on Saturday, June 6. We will meet at Lincoln Memorial Gardens at 10am (near the entry on the lake side of the road) for a hike. Afterwards (around 11am), we will head to the Lakeman home (2336 Chesapeake Lndg) for brunch and fellowship. We’ll also set the schedule for our Bible Studies and outings for the remainder of the summer. Please contact Pastor Sharp or Amy Lakeman (alakeman8@gmail.com) with any questions.
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On Saturday, June 6 at 3:00pm, Pastor Sharp will host a training on how to acolyte for our youth (and their parents). It may seem like you're just "lighting the candles," but… Read more
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Vacation Bible School 2026: Rome
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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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Trinity Job Opportunities
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Part Time Janitor/Maintenence
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Trinity is actively seeking a part-time janitor. If you or someone you know is interested in this position, kindly contact Josh Woody via phone or email. Contact information is as follows: Phone: 217-971-7094 Email: jwoody369@gmail.com
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Updates and Appreciation
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Mrs. Sausaman's Reception
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Thank you to everyone who sent in a card or was able to attend Mrs. Sausaman's retirement reception. What a blessing she has been to Trinity and to so many families. We thank her for her service and pray for her as she gets to enjoy time with her family!
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Trinity receives $18,000 grant:
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Trinity Lutheran School has received an $18,000 grant from the Susan Cook House Educational Trust to be used for the purchase of Chromebooks. Since 2008, Trinity has received $228,091 in grants to support the educational needs of our students and faculty. Some of the purchases have included Chromebooks, Smartboards, library books, textbooks for the math and English curriculum, playground improvements, renovating additional classroom spaces; two AEDs for the Parish Hall and gym; and furniture and supplies for the Early Childhood Center. Trinity is truly appreciative and blessed to receive these funds to enhance the learning of all our students. Praise God for whom all blessings flow!
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Monthly Finance Update
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CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT - BLDG. FUND
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Thru the month of - May 2026
Months completed - 5
Months to go - 31
Pledges made - $593,060
Amount received (32%) - $192,716
Remaining Mortgage - $1,165,000
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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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May 2026 Memorials
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In Memory of Larry Buhr: Faith Forward Fund - Holly Henning-Buhr
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In Memory of Gerald Kuhn, Sr.: Faith Forward Fund - John & Linda Rodenburg, Wayne & Donna Harshaw, Bill & Jan Firth
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In Memory of Dennis Taylor: Faith Forward Fund - Susan Guldenstein
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In Memory of Jim Walker: Faith Forward Fund - Steve & Nora Rossman
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News from around the Central Illinois District
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District Executive Assistant
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The Executive Assistant to the District President supports the District President in his work of ecclesiastical supervision and in the day-to-day administration of the Office of the District President. The role serves as the welcoming first point of contact for ordained and commissioned ministers, congregational leaders, and the public, and it is responsible for accurate record-keeping, database stewardship, and reporting to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The Executive Assistant exercises sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive clergy, congregational, and personnel matters so that the mission of the Central Illinois District is carried out with order, integrity, and excellent stewardship. Information and an application can be found at www.cidlcms.org/district-careers.html
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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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