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Church Announcements For The Week of April 5, 2015

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION AT TRINITY: The Lord’s Supper is celebrated in this congregation in the belief and confidence that in this Sac-

rament, Christ is truly present, giving us His body and blood, in, with and under the forms of

bread and wine (1 Corinthians 10:16, Mark 14:22-24). As Christians (and specifically as Mis-

souri Synod Lutherans), we believe that it is through Jesus Christ alone that we have the hope of

eternal life. We believe that we are sinners in need of forgiveness and that in the Lord’s Supper,

God gives that forgiveness, strengthens our faith, and strengthens our union with Him and each

other (Romans 3:23, Matthew 26:26-28). As Christians, we also believe that as we come to the

Lord’s Supper, we are making a commitment to amend our sinful lives with the help of the Holy

Spirit (2 Timothy 2:19, Romans 8:6).

GUESTS AND VISITORS: Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their

harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet

instructed or confirmed, or who hold to a doctrinal position differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran

Church - Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor (1 Corin-

thians 11:27-29). At Trinity we practice Close Communion as adopted by our Synod in Convention.

ALCOHOL CONTENT IN WINE: The “red” wine in the chalice and in the outer rings of the communion cup tray

contains alcohol. The “white” wine in the center of the tray is de-alcoholized wine (alcohol nearly 100% removed).

You may use the red or white wine in the tray but please remember that the chalice has only “red” wine with normal

alcohol content.

Q: Typical question asked by visitors: Can only LCMS members take communion at Trinity Burr Ridge? A: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has never understood or applied the historic practice of close[d]

Communion in such a way as to mean that only LCMS members are permitted to commune at LCMS altars.

The official position of the Synod is that not only are members of other Lutheran churches with whom we are in altar

and pulpit fellowship invited to commune with us, but also that in certain extraordinary cases of pastoral care and in

emergencies members of churches not in fellowship with us may be given Communion. The Synod stated, for exam-

ple, in 1986 "that pastors and congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod continue to abide by the prac-

tice of close Communion, which includes the necessity of exercising responsible pastoral care in extraordinary situa-

tions and circumstances" (1986 Res. 3-08 "To Maintain Practice of Close Communion"). Please see

www.lcms.org for more information.

Gluten Free Communion Wafers Available Upon Request ~ Please request from Pastor Bob at least

10 minutes before the service.

Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed!!

Thank you to the Sanctuary Choir, Bell Choir, Ablaze and Rejoice Children’s Choirs

for enhancing our worship experience today.

Easter Breakfast: The Trinity Youth Group invites you to their

annual breakfast today in the church basement from 7:30 a.m. –

10:15 a.m. There is a variety of food including pancakes,

sausages, bagels, donuts, coffee cakes and fruit. Cost is $6.00

for adults and $3.00 for children 11 and under.

Easter Bake Sale: The Youth Group is hosting a bake sale in

the church narthex on Sunday. Monies raised will help the youth program cover the cost of some of the mission

trip essentials this summer.

The funeral service for Ruth Ecker will be held at Trinity, April 15, at 11:00pm. Visitation begins at 10pm before the service.

May God’s comfort in Christ be with this family during their time of loss.

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Church News

Ladies Aid Society will meet on Monday, April 13 at 7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.

Nancy Beaudry will give the devotion and Hostesses are: Marge Krueger, Donna Halla,

Sherri Abernathy and Dani Eggert. We always welcome new members.

Ladies Aid is remembering those who are homebound by sending them

an Easter card and gift card.

When you go to Heaven, don’t leave a mess behind for your spouse or

children to untangle! Be sure you have a carefully planned, and current, will

or estate plan! How to begin? You are invited to attend an estate planning

seminar on Thursday, April 30, offered twice, at 2:00 and 7:00 pm. Put it on

your calendar; watch for more information to come. If your will is more than five years old, you should

attend to think about how you might want to make updates.

Ed Vansyckle is in need of a ride to church for the 8:30am service each week. He has

a car that can be used to transport him to Trinity. He lives at 3 Court Madeleine, Palos Hills. Please call the church office so we can start a list of drivers.

Tim and Kelly Link announcement the birth of their son, Jaylon,

on April 1,2015 . Grandparents are William and Jean Krzemienski.

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Men’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study We are studying 1st, 2nd and 3rd John. I

have several extra study guides. I thought you might find it interesting that Abraham

(Genesis 22:3), Moses (Exodus 24:4) and Jesus (Mark 1:35) all rose early in the morning

for important reasons. You are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings as your

schedule allows. We meet behind the fireplace in the church.

TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY has begun a new series from "The Insight Series" which

helps small groups gain a deeper understanding of God, the Good News of salvation, and even

of themselves. Each effective, well-structured study includes life-application questions on a

biblical topic or theme, and will help participants grow in their comprehension of God's Word

and how to apply it to their lives. The class is led by Howard Eggert and meets in the school

office conference room from 7 to 8pm.

Twelve Extraordinary Women: Celebrated for their courage, vision, hospitality, and spiritual

giftedness, it’s no wonder women were so important to God’s plan revealed in the Old and New Testament. Join us as we study the lives of Ruth, Anna, Mary and Martha, Sarah, Hannah and others. We meet the second, four and fifth (if there is one) Wednesday each month in the school conference room from 10:30am -12:00 noon.

The Friday Morning Women's Bible study meets on Friday mornings from 9:45-11:00am in the

church library. The ladies are enjoying their new study leader, Deaconess Phaedra Serbus (wife of

Pastor Serbus from St. John, Darien). We have started a new book, The Pew Sisters. This 12-

session Bible study for women “goes and tells what God has done” in the lives of real women in the

church today. From alcoholism to cancer, twelve different women generously share the story of

God’s faithfulness in their lives. The goal of this study is to encourage and build up the faith of our

Christian sisters. Every woman sitting in the pew has a story to share of God’s faithfulness in her life. Homework is

not required in this study. Each session stands on it’s own, so you are welcome to join the group for one

session or more. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Phaedra at pserbus@hotmail.com or 314-223-1873.

IMMEDIATE NEED: Trinity is in immediate need for someone to lead the singing at our Saturday evening 6:30pm Celebration Services! Please contact me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so we can fill the vacancy left by Tatiana Murphy, who has gone off to college. Thank you!!! Howard Eggert

DVDs of our worship services are available in the church library

They are free to check out for one week. You may copy the library DVD at your

home or work for no charge. Shut-Ins & College students can receive free copies by request through

the church office. If you would like to purchase a copy of a DVD at $3.00,

please email a request to the church office.

Are you tired of being a couch potato? Looking for a way to work out at NO COST to

you? Come out to volleyball in the Trinity Lutheran school gym! We meet every Mon-

day at 7:00 pm and play for approximately an hour and a half. You don't have to be

good, just willing to have some fun and perhaps brush up on a few skills. Everyone 18 or

older is invited. It's also a great way to help a friend become familiar with our school

and church. If you can't come every Monday, just come when you can. If you have

questions, call Keith Wendte at 630-455-1775. We do not play on nights when there is a

voter’s meeting scheduled so check the church calendar on our website at:

http://www.tlbr.org/ to confirm scheduled dates. See you there!

JOY CLUB: Join us on Thursday, April 16 at 11:30am at church. Please bring

your favorite dish and a $3 gift for crazy Bunco. Contact Joyce Tomes at 630-257-2927

or Helen Voelz at 630-325-1063 if you have any questions.

Do you enjoy coffee and tasty treats on Sunday? Volunteers are needed to bring treats and help with coffee hour. There are many takers but few servers. We really need your help. Please sign-up on the volunteer sheet. If you have questions, please ask a Ladies Aid member.

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COME AND JOIN THE BELL AND/OR SANCTUARY CHOIRS!!!

The Bell Choir plays in church, at the 8:30am services only, about once a month, and we have

weekly rehearsals. The Bell Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings in the church narthex

from 6:30 to 7:15pm. The ability to read music is not required, but helpful, and anyone high school

age and beyond is most welcome to join us! The Sanctuary Choir sings in church, again, at the

8:30am services only, and also has Wednesday evening rehearsals, in the church balcony, from

7:30 to 8:15pm. We sing in unison, 2-part and 4-part harmony formats, and all voice parts are

needed and welcome! We sing anthems from the 16th Century right up to the present, and, WE

HAVE LOTS OF FUN! I am also considering a new choir! The Bella Voce Choir, consisting of

soprano and alto voices only. If this new choir comes to fruition, they would sing in church about

once a month. The ability to read music, again, is helpful, but not required, but helpful, and anyone

high school age and beyond is most welcome to join us! If you are at all interested or have any

questions, please contact me! We would love to have you join us as we serve our God together! Howard Eggert

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for this year’s Ladies Aid Annual Salad Luncheon are now on sale. As many of you

know, we sell out very quickly! The date of the luncheon is May 20. Doors open at

11:00 a.m. and lunch starts at 12:00 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets please

contact our Ticket Chairman, Dani Eggert at 630-325-5109 today. Tickets are

$15.00/person. Consider asking your friends and purchase a table for eight. It is a

wonderful afternoon out for you and your friends. In addition to the wonderful luncheon, we will have door

prizes, auction items and a wide variety of bakery goods. Questions regarding the luncheon can also be directed

to our Chairman Sheri Abernathy (708) 987-8768 or Judy Gustafson (815) 545-2539.

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Church News

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ~ MEN AND WOMEN….WILL YOU HELP US CUT ITEMS OR

DRILL SIMPLE HOLES IN WOOD ITEMS?? It is that time of year and we are in need of help cut-

ting craft items (from craft foam and felt) and also drilling a simple hole in a wood item. If you can

help us out, please contact Sheri Abernathy (708) 987-8768. Thanks in advance for your help!

Vacation Bible School 2015 is June 15-19 from 9am to 11:45am for

3 year olds through 6th grade. You can register now at www.tlbr.org or with Rob Grady by

reaching him at 708-839-1200 ext 6. ~ The sign up sheet for the youth to work is in the Youth Room.

Ushers are needed to serve at all services. Men or women are welcome to volunteer.

The more volunteers, less work for everyone involved.

Ushers meet you at the door with a cheerful “good morning” and give you a bulletin.

During the service they ring the bells, take the offering, help with communion, tape

the service for shut-ins, regulate the lights and generally see that everything is in order

for the next service. If you have questions or want to be placed on the list of ushers

please call Steve Voelz at 815-436-8128

The Youth’s Plant Sale ~ The plants will be delivered on Saturday, May 9, beginning

around 6:30 a.m. Pick up time will be from 9:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m. If you are ordering

plants, all orders need to be received by noon, Sunday, April 19. You can give your

forms to Mr. Grady or place them in the planting pot in the church entrance.

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To Prepare For Next Week’s Worship Service Read:

Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31

Church News 2015 TLC Community Clinic Date Set ~ September 26th, 2015 We are in need of a couple more chairpersons. We need someone to take over volunteer

registration, whose biggest job is tracking volunteers in a spreadsheet. We need a clinic

store chairperson, but would really love to gather a committee for the clinic store,

because that is a big job to undertake. We need the store people to step up now,

so we can send out corporate requests for donations. We also need a co-chairperson for the

spa to work with Nancy Vacchiano. Please prayerfully consider stepping up into one of

these positions. Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding any of these posi-

tions. Thanks, Joann Kopping. Cell 630-248-6963 or email joannkopping@hotmail.com.

Clinic Coat Store ~ Now is a great time to start gathering coats for this year's clinic. If you are

willing to purchase a coat for this year's clinic, they are all going on clearance. We really could

use coats, because we ended last year's clinic with no coats. Also, at the end of this winter season

please consider donating your coats to our clinic. Feel free to bring them into the church of-

fice. Thanks, Joann Kopping. Cell 630-248-6963 or email joannkopping@hotmail.com.

Youth News

Mission Trips 2015: The high school trip to Green Bay will leave on Sunday, July 12, at 7am.

We need to be in Green Bay by noon. We will return on July 18 by noon. The cost for this trip is

$600 and could be covered by your youth account. The middle school youth depart for Cincin-

nati on Sunday, July 26, at 8am, arriving around 3pm. We should be back mid-afternoon on

Friday, July 31. Cost for this trips is $450 which could be covered through fund raising.

The Youth is co-hosting a Christian concert by Remedy Drive on Friday,

April 17, at Trinity, Green Trail in Lisle. The cost of the concert is only $5.

We are anticipating about 350 participants. There is a need for

students and parents to help with set-up (for the band and refreshments).

Parents are needed for this as well. Please invite a friend. We have a num-

ber of Remedy Drive CD’s in the Youth Room. This concert is being hosted

by Immanuel, Downers Grove; Trinity, Lisle; Peace, Lombard and Trinity,

Burr Ridge. It is co-sponsored by Thrivent. Sign up soon.

The youth will play two games of laser tag in Downers Grove on Saturday, April 25. Please meet at

school at 5:45pm. The first game is scheduled for 7pm. After the second game, they will enjoy pizza.

Arriving back at Trinity at 9:15pm. Cost for the event is $15. Remember to sign up. There is room for

friends, but make sure they can attend before they are signed up. Parents are needed to help transport

to and from the event.

Open Youth Room: The High School Youth will meet on Sunday, April 12, beginning at

6:30 p.m. If you are going on this summer’s Mission Trip to Green Bay we would like you

to attend so that we can discuss some extra details that we will need to figure out regarding

our time off and travel.

Middle School Youth will meet the following week, April 19, from 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Please feel free to invite friends to these events.

It will be important that you know what events you will be attending in the future so you can sign up.

There is a need for a mom to attend these Open Youth Rooms. If you can help, please let Mr. Grady know.

Worker Bee Weekend ~ The Youth’s annual trek to Walcamp for Worker Bee Weekend will

begin on Friday, May 1. We meet at school at 4:30pm and stop at DeKalb Oasis for dinner.

Please bring money to pay for dinner. Also bring a sleeping bag, pillow, work gloves & clothes,

and personal items for spending the night. We return to Trinity Saturday at 4:30pm.

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School News

The theme for the school year is: DO Something…” I can DO all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

MARCH BALDNESS Definition: “When one shaves their head due to extreme donations.”

Not that I want Mr. Hammes to be BALD but I would like teachers and students to

utilize technology more. I would like to see each and every classroom have the same

technology set-up so that working the Interactive White Boards is meaningful, not

time consuming. I would like to see each and every student using tablets on a daily,

if not hourly basis to accomplish their school tasks.

As for me, I am not a fan of going BALD, nor is my wife, but I would love to have

a bright, fresh looking school lobby. I would love to have a non-slick tile surface, where students can walk

safely even if their shoes are wet. I would love to have art work hung up in the lobby that welcomes new

students and their families to Trinity.

If you would like the same and would want to see one or both of us BALD, AND be the student who

does the head shaving – just buy a raffle ticket! Each raffle ticket is $5 or you can purchase 3 for $10.

When the $10,000 is reached the student whose name we pulled will get to shave our heads! Or better yet a

number of students could.

We will continue the contest until May 15th. Ask family, friends, co-workers, Bill Gates – if you know

him - to donate to the BALDNESS fund! Technology Fund $4,620 ~~ Renovation Fund $800

Enjoy a restful spring break with your children.

Easter Bless, Mr. Landgrave

Did you know? The first submarine was designed in 1578?

Thought of the week: Happiness is not based on your circumstance, but on a decision you make.

You can follow Mr. Landgrave (and school events) on Twitter at @AaronLandgrave

Julie Berman won the Family Pack to the Brookfield Zoo! Congratulations Julie and thank you for for-warding many of my tweets to your co-workers and friends.

PTL UPDATE! Wanted PTL Chairperson for 2015-2016! This is my

last official year as the PTL chair and we are looking for someone else

to lead the PTL group for next school year. It is a one year commit-

ment beginning June 2015 and it’s a great way to get involved. The

only requirement is that you are a Trinity Lutheran Church member and

a school parent/guardian. If you have questions please talk to Dana

Murray or the school secretary, Amanda Ollmann.

Please see the table in the narthex to pick up your Market Day Order Form.

Order pick up is on April 15 between 2-2:45pm.

Last day to order is April 8. Last day to order online is April 10, 2015.

Preschool through Second Grade Parents, please note this calendar change. The Rockin

Rainbows Family Night has been changed to Thursday, April 30 at 6:30pm. Please put this on your

calendar now! More information will come at the end of March. Thank you!!

Trip Orders are Due April 17th. Now is the time to stock up on gift cards for all the

graduates in your life. Forms can be found in the church narthex or at school.

Daddy’s Night Out: The 4 year old class will have a Daddy’s Night Out on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30pm~8:00pm.

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Historic St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Soup Kitchen,

2108 W. 21st Street, Chicago, IL 60608 Though the El Comedor Popular Soup Kitchen has survived for 2 years, the need to help this

mission continues to grow because of the many expenses such as the purchase of meat, vegeta-

bles and other food items. We ask you to continue to pray for this very special mission in Chi-

cago. Because St. Matthew is a self-supporting mission, your donations are very much appreci-

ated. Pastor Julio Antonio Loza (phone #773-847-6458)

If you would like to help serve soup, the next opportunity is April 7.

Happenings at Hope Lutheran Church, 6455 Joliet Road, Countryside: Senior Luncheon and

Presentation on IDENTITY THEFT by Countryside Bank. Wednesday, April 15th, 12:00pm. Reservations

required: Please call 708-354-6716 by April 14th

Saturday, April 18th, 4:00pm a spaghetti dinner to benefit Loving Hands Pre-School.

Saturday, April 25th, 8:00am to 2:00pm a Rummage Sale

April 12, 2015 @ 2:00 p.m. – you are invited to hear a representative

from Phil's Friends at Hope Lutheran Church on Joliet Road. Their goal is to

provide support and comfort to those who are fighting cancer by delivering

God’s Word and also delivering care packages to cancer patients and their fami-

lies. For information, go to: www.philsfriends.org. Please RSVP to 708-354-

6176 by April 5th as a light supper will follow the presentation.

Retreat/Workshop for Widowed Men and Women. Beyond grieving there is new life! Feeling “stuck” ? Need something to get you “over the

hump”? Have you reached a “turning point” after your loss? Come join us for a weekend

especially designed to help you reflect on and recognize new direction for your life while still

treasuring memories of your loved one. Upcoming programs: June 27 & 28 at St. Julie Billiart

Parish and July 25 & 26 at Holy Family, Inverness. For more information contact us at

Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry Phone: 708-354-7211 email: joyfulagain7211@gmail.com

Community News

St. Paul Lutheran church, 4660 W. 94th Street in Oak Lawn, cordially invites you to

come and experience the splendor of German at our annual German Fest fundraiser

on April, 18 from 4:30 to 9:00pm. The admission fee at the door is $7.00. Food

and beverage tickets will also be available for purchase. Our pre-sale ticket is $14

and includes the price of admission and $9 in food and refreshment tickets. That’s a

savings of $2! Doors open at 4:30pm. Entertainment will be provided by the Ger-

man band, “Paloma”, and dinner will be served from 5-7pm. Come early to get a good seat! It’s going to

be Wunderbar! For more information or to order tickets, please call the church office at 708-423-1040.

Lutheran Bible translators’ 51st Anniversary Celebation Dinner, May 1,

at the Hilton Hotel, 3003 Corporate Drive West. Lisle, Social Hour be-

gins at 6pm, dinner will be served at 7pm. Guest speakers are Paul and

Ali Federwitx, LBT missionaries and Rev. Dan Gilbert, Northern Illinois

District President. RSVP by April 23 to 630-897-0660 ext 21.

St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir from London, England, as part of its first U.S. concert tour in

over a decade, will visit Valparaiso University’s Chapel of the Resurrection for a perform-

ance on Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30pm. Regarded as one of the best youth ensembles in

the world, the ensemble comprised of 30 boy choristers and 12 vicars leads weekly wor-

ship services, participates in nationally important events and as an ambassador of music

for international audiences. $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 Valpo faculty and

staff, free to Valpo students. For more information call the box office at 219-464-5162

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Faith Hope Peace (FHP) Ministries continues to bring weekly church services to 14 residential care

facilities in the area. Each of the 4 weeks during the month of February 2015, an average of about

240 fellow Christians gathered together to hear our Lord’s wonderful news. This is a monthly total of

approximately 961 people that heard salvation by grace preached to them through our ministry!

Please consider being part of a growing ministry by volunteering a few hours of your time!

Talk to a friend and together you can make a difference in a senior’s life! Please contact Craig Chidester, Ex-

ecutive Director, at 630-710-0396 or cdc33@att.net. Did you know that … A Good Friday Service will be

held at 13 of the 14 residential facilities to allow residents to commemorate the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus

Christ with a mixture of sadness and joy? What a wonderful gift of eternal life God has given us!!

The LOVE Christian Clearinghouse call-in center in Westmont is a multi-denominational

ministry where Christian church volunteers work together to help families find solutions to

everyday problems. Do you have 3 hours a week to put your faith into action? If yes,

please call Lynda at 630-512-8669 for details. No prior experience is necessary and

training is provided.

Rummage Sale at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8659 S. Sayre Ave, Burbank,

(2 blocks east of Harlem on 87th) Friday, May 1 ~ 9am to 3pm and Saturday,

May 2 ~ 9am to noon ($3.50 a bag day)

On, April 9th, at 7:30pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Downer

Gove, the Concordia University, Nebraska, A Cappella Choir (72-

voice concert choir), under the direction of Dr. Kurt von Kampen

will perform a spring concert consisting of sacred and secular

choral works. This tour marks the 76th anniversary of the

internationally acclaimed concert choir, one of the oldest Lutheran

collegiate choirs in the country.

Buddy's Place is registering families for the upcoming Spring 8 Week Session. Buddy's Place is a family based children's grief support program for families with children

ages 4-18 who have experienced the death of a someone important in their life, such as a par-

ent, sibling, grandparent, or friend. The 8 Week Session is a grief support group that pro-

vides support and grief education. It meets for 8 consecutive Tuesday evenings in Western

Springs from 6:15pm - 7:30pm. (April: 7, 14, 21, 18, & May 5, 12,19, 26) In addition,

Buddy's Place also offers a monthly family support group that meets on the 2nd Monday of

every month. All groups meet from 6:15pm - 7:30pm. There is no cost to participate in

Buddy's Place however registration is required.

Families should call Michelle Halm at 708.995.3750 or email at buddysplace@pillarscommunity.org

for more information and to register.

Community News

The Women’s Service Guild of Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter Street in

Downers Grove is sponsoring a SPRING TEA AND VINTAGE FASHION SHOW on

Sunday, April 19, at 2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Church. The fashion show is

presented by the Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary. Donation is $10.00 and tickets can be

reserved by calling the church office at 630-968-3112. come and join us for this afternoon

of fun and memories of fashions of the past.

The Southwest Lutheran Chorus invites you to attend its annual Spring Concert on

Sunday, May 3, at 3:00pm at

Saint Paul Lutheran Church, 4660 W 94th Street, Oak Lawn.

For further details, please call Ruth Sievers, Director, at 708-952-9902.

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Those Serving This Weekend……

Sunday Preacher….………………………………………………....Pastor Robert Geaschel

Sunday Liturgist…….…………………..……………………….....Pastor Robert Geaschel

Contemporary Worship Leader……………………………..……….........Russ Breimeier

Organist..……..……..….…...…....……………….………………………......Howard Eggert

Guitarist………………...…………..………………………………………………..Easter Vigil

Saturday Reader………………………………………………….......................Easter Vigil

Altar Guild ~ Ruth Hess, Dorothy Supeter, Nancy Alex, Lisa Haak

Usher Group 3: 8:30am ~ Steve Voelz, Alan Van Dahm, Keith Wendte

Usher Group 1: 10:45am ~ Richard Thorburn, Jr., Gerald Tiedt, Gene Weisbecker,

Frank Mika Jr., and Bill Harris

Communion Assistants: Saturday ~ Jake Bulthuis

Sunday ~ 6:30am: Steve Voelz and Neil Hammes

8:30am : Glenn Fritschel and Bob Sass

10:45am: Wes Buege and Mark Winterroth

Acolytes: Sunday ~ 6:30am: Isiah Lashely and Zachary Schweobel

8:30am: Owen Ganzer, Alexander Aluzas and Tim Grady

10:45am: Michael Barrett, Nathan Dahms and David Lehenbauer

Greeters 8:30am ~ Schwoebel Family

Greeters 10:45am ~ Cheryl LaFlame

Sunday Easter Sunday__ __ April 5

6:30am Sunrise Service HC 7:30am ~ 10:00pm Easter Breakfast (TFH)

8:30am Easter Worship HC 10:45am Contemporary Worship HC

Monday April 6 1:00pm ~ 9:00pm Election Set Up

6:30pm Youth Board (YR) 7:00pm Adult Volleyball (G)

Tuesday __ April 7

Voting at Church all day 11:00am St. Matthews Soup Kitchen (OP)

Wednesday April 8

6:30am Men’s Bible Class (CL)

10:30am TLC Grady (CL)

Thursday_ April 9

10:30am Holy Folders (CR) 6:45pn TLC Wendte (CR)

7:00pm Praise Band (CH)

Friday April 10

9:45am Women's Bible Class (CL) 7:oopm TLC Gustafson (OP)

Saturday April 11

8:30am Trustees 6:30pm Celebration Service HC Pastor Bottorf

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this barcode-like QR code image with a smart phone's QR decoder, it will instantly

connect you to the mobile version of our church web page. To individuals who are

familiar with QR codes, it will provide a quick and easy way to access our electronic

giving portal. Take your announcements home, create a profile and giving is easy!

Prayers

Our Members who are homebound…. Don Tomes, Lois Ulman, Gil Meyer, Jeannette Wielbinicki,

Deloris Harding and Lorraine Buczko

Our Members who are in assisted living or nursing homes…. Joyce Miegel, Marlene Congdon, Joyce Rabas, Julie Rabas, Ken Phillips,

Phyllis Johnson, Aileen Mastney, Caroline Cardinallo, Marjorie Morgan

Resurrection of Our Lord – The women worried in vain. No one was needed to roll away the stone

from Jesus’ tomb. “He is risen!” Death is “swallowed up” (Isaiah 25:8). No one will be needed to

open the tomb of believers! We too will rise! This is the hope in which we live and in which we die.

Prayer: Lord, help me live and die in the certain and living hope of the resurrection. Amen.

Our Members or Friends of Our Members In The Military…..

Marine Sergeant Matt Konczal ~ (San Diego) godson of Bill Kopping Peter Davidovitch (South Korea) US Army Pilot, godson of Bill & Judy Jung

Thomas Logan ~nephew of Cathy LaFlame

Andrea Logan ~niece of Cathy LaFlame

Sarah Mears~ National Guard

Kris Randolph (Active Duty~Scott AFB) airforce serviceman ~ son of Joan Randolph

Jeremy Marwitz (US) ~ Grandson of Lee Marwitz

Chaplain Mike Sneath (Virginia)

Angie Marie Albrecht, MD (Ohio) Air Force, Daughter-in-law of Pastor & Janet Albrecht

Michael Grimes (Ft. Carson, CO) member, son of Janet Grimes

Chaplain Mike Moreno~ Home, In reserves and resuming his position in Synod’s Barnabas program.

nephew of our member Bessie Kuske

Adam Koshiol ~ ARNG-2006-2012, Air Force National Guard, son of Kim Valentino

Our Members who are celebrating their baptismal birthdays the week of April 5….

Jan Baranek, Kathleen DiBacco, Abigail Collins, Anthony Hruska Jr., Matthew Hruska, Andrew Hughes, Arthur Wernli Jr., Philip Abraham,

William Huron, Mary Rockrohr, Zachary Schwoebel, Ryan Murray, Paul Rozum, Irma Hoffer and Dawn Zasadzinski

Our Members who are celebrating wedding anniversaries The week of April 5….

Ricky and Lynn Hughes, Craig and Lisa Benes Burton and Laureen Beyer, William and Patricia Kulis

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The Week of April 5 Family of Robert Revle ~ Robert passed away on March 19 ~ Cousin of Cliff and Judy Gustafson

Lois Garst ~ Prayers for healing from cancer ~ former member of Trinity Ronald Victor ~ Prayers for healing from cancer

Judy Porta ~ Prayers of thanksgiving after surgery ~ Req. by Jan Miller Margaret Walsh ~ Prayers for comfort and peace while she is in hospice care ~ Joann Kopping

Jim Scheckel ~ Prayers for strength ~ Req by Judy (Scheckel) Jung Eugene Jendra and family ~ Prayers for comfort, Eugene has terminal cancer ~ Cousin of Russell and

Dorothy Anderson

Mary ~ Prayers for patience ~ Req. by Jan Miller

Jason Hoffman ~ Prayers of Thanksgiving for Jason, a new great grandson of Dolores Joiner

Katie Orrick ~ Prayers for healing so she can come home

John Todd ~ Prayers for a quick recovery after shoulder surgery

Tom Harding ~ Prayers for comfort and peace while in LaGrange Hospital

March 29 Wilson Gregory ~ Prayers of thanksgiving that his recent scans have indicated improvement in his condition ~

Req. by Nancy Richter

Rob Cramer ~ Prayers for recovery from cancer surgery and to find a job quickly ~ Req. Lori Trinche

Gertrude McNally ~ Prayers for health and healing ~ Mother of Cindy Stutz

March 22 Kathleen Schoeneman ~ Prayers for peace and comfort for she is on hospice ~ Req. by Orv & Eileen St. Clair

Nancy Renk and the Renk family ~ Prayers for healing and peace

Linda Geaschel ~ Prayers for healing after a hospitalization ~ Req. by Pastor Bob (his Aunt).

Nancy Montelbano ~ Prayers for quick recovery after knee surgery on March 23 ~ Req by Loretta Forsner

Ruth Ecker ~ Prayers for comfort during hospice care ~ Req. by Pat Cermak (Pat’s mother)

March 15 Trudi Temple ~ Prayers for a quick recovery after knee surgery ~ Req. by Nancy Montelbano

Darlene Ankenbauer ~ Prayers for peace and comfort ~ Req. by Don, Sandy and Shirley

Bryan LaFlame ~ Prayers for a quick recovery after back surgery ~ Req. by Greg and Cathy LaFlame

Nancy Bordak ~ Prayers for comfort as she goes through cancer treatment ~ Req. by family

Teena Juergens Family ~ Prayers of comfort for the Juergens family after her death~

Aunt of Lauren Vasquez and Dana Murray

Week of March 29 Weekend Worship Attendance ~ 493 Communion ~ 341 Wed Lent ~ 69

Planning a Baptism or a Wedding at Trinity? A Meeting with Pastor Geaschel is

required before every Baptism & Wedding. Please call the church office to

schedule your appointment with Pastor Bob.

Weekly Prayers CANCER PATIENTS: Christine Papas ~ Aunt of Kim (Steve) Freese,

David Bottger, Steve Krc, Dawn Krc ~ daughter-in-law of Dagmar Krc,

Joyce Chow ~ sister of David Bottger, Rob Cramer ~ Req. Lori Trinche,

Larry McIntyre ~ Req. by Ernst Family, Ted Bulthuis ~ Brother of Jake Bulthuis,

Wilson Gregory ~ 2.5 years old ~ Req. Nancy Richter. Grandson of Dennis Kelly,

Gil Meyer ~ Req. by Yvonne Meyer, Gay Roby and Beth Johnson ~ Req by Jan

Miller, Elaine Rice ~ Req by Susan Villarreal, Bill Farago ~ Req. by Debbi Kubicki

& Herman and Betty Pastori, Joseph Ritson ~ Req. Ava Franco,

Nancy Bordak ~ Req. by family

Ed VanSyckle ~ prayers for continued healing

Rachel & Hope Salverredy ~ prayers for continued healing.

Caroline Cardinallo ~ Prayers for comfort for Caroline and her family, Joanne Cardinallo.’s mother

Ann Weisbecker ~ Prayers for rehab and healing (back at Oaktrace) ~ Req. By Gene Weisbecker