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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 Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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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 - College & Careers Game Night, Dana Thomas House
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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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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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3:00pm - Celebration Concert, Downtown Campus
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10:00am - Tuesday Morning Bible Study, School Campus, Parish Hall
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Upcoming Events
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Celebration Concert
Everyone 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.
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Return to Regular Worship Schedule
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Trinity has returned 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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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 (through 8/16/26), 9:30am: 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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Men's Bible Study Location Change
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On August 15, Men's Bible Study will be held in the Parish Hall at 9:30am at the School Campus. This change of location is being made in order to reduce commute time for those who also wish to take part in the School Beautification Day. We will be wrapping up our study of the parables and choosing a new study. See you there.
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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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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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Farmers Market Counters with Downtown Springfield Inc.
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Trinity is working to help support Downtown Springfield Inc. by providing volunteers at the Old Capitol Farmers Market. We need four people each hour to stand on a corner and count the number of people entering the market. Sign up at this link to volunteer. Each time slot is 20 minutes long. You can choose as many slots as you want for whichever Saturdays work for your schedule.
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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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Updates and Appreciation
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Radtke Family Gratefulness
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All of the Radtke family wish to thank everyone for your prayers, kind words, cards and encouragement during the illness and death of Pastor Radtke. We are truly blessed and uplifted by our Trinity family. Thank you all.
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Monthly Finance Update
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TRUSTING IN THE LORD - 4
CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT - BLDG. FUND
Thru the month of July 2026
Months completed 7
Months to go 29
Pledges made $593,060
Amount received (38%) $225,954
Remaining Mortgage $1,142,000
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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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July 2026 Memorials
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In Memory of Ed Schoenbaum: Music Fund - Schoenbaum Family, Dave & Ruth Young, Roger & Sara Schlichting, Pam & Norm Langhoff, Patrick & Carla Sheehan, Phil & Lorraine Hagedorn
In Memory of Carol Boehner: Faith Forward Fund - Ray Boehner
In Memory of Brett Davis: Faith Forward Fund - Lou & Shelby Bosie
In Memory of Pastor Tom Radtke: - General Fund - Roger & Sara Schlichting, Nancy Fuchs & Terry Phelan, Dick & Melissa Bowers
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Building Fund - Kathy, Jerry, Jr. & Brett Kuhn
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Faith Forward Fund - Phil & Carol McFadden, Bill & Jan Firth, Rick & Rachel Koopman, Bill & Janie Rast, Christopher & Mary Jo Jann, Jim & Sharon Croxton, Jan Batson, Cheryl Neal & Tim Branstetter, Karen Cates, Ken & Lana Schurb, Kurt & Susan Gwillim, Brad & Troilea Bales, Marlene Sunley, Paul & Cathy VonDeBur, Rich & Debbie Miller, Curt & Linda Poe, Jeannie Stumpf, Betty Kochman, Kevin & Janice Torgerson, Mary Denham, Kevin & Sharon Reichers, Craig & Kim Haynes, Walter Zyznieuski, Carl & Susan Schultz, Robert & Jennifer Edmiston, Mike & Debbie Knaur, Steve & Nora Rossmanm, Rob & Laura Cunningham, Jill Peddycoart, Rev. Micheal & Cynda Strong, Susan Guldenstein, Wayne & Donna Harshaw, Marilyn Britton, Russ & Cathy Benning, Karen Anderson, George & Linda Judd, Kathy Koopman, Paul Hartman, Elmer & Wanda Leimkuehler, Terri & Susan Duncan, Dwayne Leimkuehler, David Ward, Jay & Norene Frye, The Geezer Breakfast Group, Karen Sue Linneman, Charles, Robyn, Nick, Meghan Leimkuehler, Rob & Debbie Sidener, Jeannie Fliege, Dave & Michelle Burke, Jeff & Jennifer Egeizii, Gregory Kienzler, Shirley Springer, Henry Gartner, Brian & Karen Mitchell, Rev. Lawrence & Brenda Mitchell, Marilyn Sturm, Esselman Family, Gary Vogelsmeier, Ron & Mary Ann Krohse, Scott & Chris Anderson, Robert & Roberta Davison, Ron & Rebecca Senkus
Music Fund - John & Linda Rodenburg
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News from around the Central Illinois District
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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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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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