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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
10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Class, School Campus
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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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5:30pm - Prayer Service, School Campus, Parish Hall
6:00pm - Discipleship Bible Study, School Campus
7:00pm - Adult Choir, Downtown Campus
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9:00am - Trinity Quilters, School Campus
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8:30am - Mission Quilting, School Campus, Parish Hall
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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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12:15pm - Mission of God - New Member Classes, School Campus, Parish Hall
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2:00pm - Immanuel Lutheran Chapel, 1800 N. Grand Ave W, Springfield
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3:30pm - Youth Making Ashes, School Campus
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Class, School Campus
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7:00pm - Divorced Dad's Group, School Campus, Parish Library
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Ashes for Ash Wednesday
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Trinity's Youth Group's next servant event will be making the ashes for Ash Wednesday by burning the palm leaves from last year’s Palm Sunday service! Please come to the School Campus at 3:30pm on February 8th. Following this, the youth and families are invited to stay and watch the Super Bowl. The game will be playing in the Parish Hall and there will be board games throughout! This is a great opportunity for our school and congregation to come together across all ages for fun and fellowship!
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Mission of God - New Member Classes
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If you are interested in becoming a member at Trinity, are interested in learning more about Lutheranism, or just want a refresher, please join us for The Mission of God! Classes will begin February 1 in the Parish Hall from 12:15-1:15pm. You are welcome to bring your lunch. If you are interested in being part of this class, please contact the church office by phone (217-787-2323 ext 2) or email (church@trinity-lutheran.com).
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February Food Pantry Reminder
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The next Food Pantry collection will be on February 7-8. We are currently serving 6 households, a total of 21 individuals. Please drop off your donations to the bins in the narthex of the Church Campus or the Parish Hall Lobby at the School Campus. If you are not on the mailing list, you can still contribute. The Food Pantry …
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Superbowl and Board Games Party
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Everyone, including families, are invited to watch the Super Bowl! The Parish Hall will be open at 5pm on February 8. Don't care who wins, but want to hang out? Tables will be set up and bring your favorite board game to play. We will have toys for smaller children, but separate babysitting will not be provided. Bring your own drinks and an appetizer to share.
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MomCo Mommy and Me Painting
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Moms, sign up for MomCo's February's fun event- Mommy and Me painting, lead by an art instructor. Class will be at the School Campus in the Parish Hall on Feb. 21 at 10am. Asking for $15 per person donation for supplies. Please RSVP by emailing or calling Deaconess Sharp: deaconess.sharp@trinity-lutheran.com or 314-435-5231.
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Lutheran High School Post-Prom Trivia Night
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Updates and Appreciation
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Voters Meeting Summary
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The congregation's voters met on the evening of January 12. Two spending resolutions were brought forward and approved. One to increase reserves for our mortgage payment for the next 3 years, and another to bolster the general fund with unused ERTC funds (federal government COVID relief money).
Cindy Furling was re-elected to chair Property Management, Rick Koopman as member-at-large to the Administrative board, Scott Anderson to head the Stewardship Board, and Sara Schlichting to lead the strategic plan committee. Micky Reed, Joshua White, Brandon Williams, Matt Hudacek, and Alex Evans were all elected as Elders. Reports were also heard from various boards.
We still have a few vacant board positions, and three others where the current chair is looking for a replacement. If you feel called to serve as a leader at Trinity please contact President John Boehme at 217-414-0915, or find me in the narthex prior to the 8:00am service.
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Monthly Finance Update
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TRUSTING IN THE LORD - 4
(January 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2028)
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Pledges to Date as of 2/2/26
Campaign Goal $750,000
Number of Pledges Returned 79
Amount Pledged $592,340
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PLEDGES STILL NEEDED – Are you still waiting to make a commitment to the TIL-4 campaign? The last campaign had 97 pledges returned. As you can see we are still short of that amount and our goal. If you have not yet returned your pledge card you can still turn it in to the church office or put it in the offering plate. We now have $1.2 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.
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TRUSTING IN THE LORD - 4
CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT - BLDG. FUND
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Thru the month of January 2026
Months completed 1
Months to go 35
Pledges made $592,340
Amount received (16%) $95,583
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January 2026 Memorials
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In Memory of Erin Hoff: Sunday School/VBS Louis & Lynda Jordan
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In Memory of Nancy Lueschen: Faith Forward Fund - Steve & Pam Allen, Thomas & Cathrine Kling Elhoefer, Victor & Cheryl Linderman, Susan/Craig/Nicki Timco, Karen Gietl/L & R Team
In Memory of Mary Woodrum: Faith Forward Fund - Woodrum Family/Lisa & George Smith
In Memory of Michael Piggush: Faith Forward Fund - Jim & Nancy Piggush
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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). Find out more here.
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You are invited to celebrate “Fat Monday” with us on Monday, February 16, 4:30-7:00 at St. John's Lutheran, Bath. You are invited to enjoy a wide variety of Cajun food and at the same time support our District's work with Spanish speaking people offering services at St. John's Lutheran Church of Beardstown, Illinois. The menu will include: jambalaya, etouffee, gumbo, muffuletta, red beans and rice, beignets, cold spinach salad, virgin hurricanes, and a wide variety of desserts all for a free will offering. (For those of you using google maps the church's address is: 10844 N Co Rd 1400)
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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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