Trinity church is a confessional liturgical Christ-centered Lutheran church in which our chief focus is Sharing Christ amongst the Body of Christ that gathers for worship here, our community, and our world. Following then our Lord's command to also love one another, we seek to meet especially the spiritual needs of our members and as resources permit also their physical needs. In short, our vision is Sharing Christ - Meeting Needs.

Trinity congregation does both of the above in many and various ways. We invite you to peruse our pages and you will see that we are a church that takes seriously the gift of life, forgiveness, and salvation that our Father so graciously has bestowed upon us.

6/29/2008

Special Voters Meeting on July 7
There will be a special Voter's Meeting on Monday, July 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall for the purpose of calling an Associate Pastor for Trinity. The nominees recommended by the Call Committee at its meeting on June 25th are:

Rev. Martin Edin, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pana, Illinois
Rev. John Nelson, Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, Nebraska

Further information on these nominees will be available at the Voters Meeting.

6/1/2008

Vacation Bible School on July 14-18
Vacation Bible School will be held on Monday, July 14th through Friday July 18th at 9-11:30 am at Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur. This is for age 4 through Grade 5 (completed). Join us for a week of Bible lessons, crafts, song, snack, and building friendships that last through Christ's love. Registration form.

Voter’s Meeting on June 9th
ATTENTION VOTERS - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS. The Voters' Meeting will be held on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. A report from the Call Committee will be heard as well as other resolutions for your consideration.

4/27/2008

Ascension Day Service - Thursday, May 1, 6:30 p.m. at the Church 220. S. Second.

Lutheran High School Teacher Anniversaries
The Crusader Aiders Fellowship Committee will host an Open House at Lutheran High School on May 4, 2008 from 2-4 pm for teachers celebrating 25 years or more in the teaching ministry. Teachers to be honored; Mary Burch, Linda Harris, Juliann Quigg, and Cynda Strong. Please plan to join us for some food, fun, and fellowship.

4/15/2008

"I Believe" - The Early Church, Heresy, and the Creeds. - Sunday, April 20, 10:30 a.m Eric Garvue will be leading a new Bible study beginning next Sunday, April 20, in the Science Room. The problems that the earliest Christians faced are still with us today. Using God's Word as our guide, we will be studying the early Church, their heresies that rose up to oppose the Gospel, and the Creeds that were formed to confess our true faith.

COME TO THE CABARET -On April 19^th,at 8:00 p.m., in Trinity's Parish Hall a concert benefiting the Springfield branch BASKET OF HOPE. Admission and parking are free. There will be an opportunity during the show to give a donation to the Basket of Hope in Springfield. Basket of Hope provides baskets of age-specific toys, Bibles, music & crafts to critically ill children. Sue Rohe is the pianist for this concert and performers include Camille Garcia, Jim Leach, John Michael Rotello, our own Katie Schuermann and others. They will sing highlights from several famous Broadway shows. Addie Farris is Branch Coordinator for Basket of Hope and Keith Haynes, Linda Rodenburg and Nora Rossman serve on the Advisory Board. For more information, you can call Addie at 523-9927 or any of the Advisory Board.

3/30/2008

Workday - Saturday, April 5, 8am-3pm.
Meet at the school. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is provided. Workdays qualify for Lutheran High Service Hours.

3/12/2008

ALL MEMBER POTLUCK! Sunday - April 27, 2008, 5:00 p.m. at the Parish Hall

WHY: Fellowship with our Trinity members while eating the greatest homemade food in the country! Please bring one food item to share: meat, vegetables, fruit, salads, casseroles, chips, and/or desserts. Drinks and paper products will be provided by the Board of Evangelism. COME ONE, COME ALL!

3/3/2008

Lutheran High School Sunday Brunch on March 9
Serving for the Annual Sunday Brunch will be held on Sunday March 9th, 2008 at 10:30 am. to 2:00 pm. at Lutheran High School. The cost for adults is $8.00, children 12 and under $4.00. The menu includes Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Sausage Biscuits and Gravy, Coffee Cakes, Stollens, Fruit, Applesauce, Ham, Hash Brown Casserole, Salad Bar, Puddings, Corn, Green Beans, Desserts, Juice, Lemonade, Coffee, Milk.

Easter Egg Hunt on March 22
Hear about why we celebrate Easter on Saturday March 22 at 1:00 pm. at Trinity Lutheran School parish Hall. There will be crafts, snacks and stories.

Easter Breakfast on March 23
You are invited to Trinity Youth's Annual Easter Breakfast on Sunday March 23 at 7:30am. to 10:30 am. at Trinity Lutheran School. Proceeds will benefit Youth attending the National Lutheran Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA July 2010.

The menu includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Egg Casserole, Danish, Orange, Juice, Coffee, Milk

Voter’s Meeting on March 10
ATTENTION VOTERS - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS - The proposal is to eliminate item 7 under Article XII Nominations & Election Paragraph C which reads: "No corporate Officer, Director or Elder shall hold more than one (1) elective office." The Voters' Meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. A report from the Call Committee will be heard as well as other resolutions for your consideration.

1/31/2008

Lenten Schedule

February 6	Wednesday	Ash Wednesday Service with communion at the Church at 6:30pm. *"Your Lasting Treasure"* Matthew 6:19-24
February 13	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"Knowing the Father's Love"* John 13:31-35 A dinner sponsored by the Trinity School Teachers precedes this service at 5:45 pm.
February 20	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"You are Restored"* Matthew 26:30-46 A dinner sponsored by the Ladies Aid precedes this service at 5:45 pm.
February 27	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"Paid in Full"* Matthew 27:1-10 A dinner sponsored by the Lutheran High Foundation Board precedes this service at 5:45 pm.
March 5	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"Children of God"* John 18:28-38 A dinner sponsored by the Trinity Band precedes this service at 5:45 pm.
March 12	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"The Greatest Gift"* Luke 23:33-43 A dinner sponsored by the Cub Scouts precedes this service at 5:45 pm.

Holy Week Schedule

March 19	Wednesday	Week-Day Service 12:10 pm.
March 20	Thursday	Maundy Thursday Service (Communion) 7:00 pm.
March 21	Friday	Good Friday Services at 12:10 pm, 1:10 pm (Communion) and 7:00pm (Tennebrae).
March 22	Saturday	Easter Eve Service at the School at 5:30 pm. (Communion)
March 23	Sunday	Easter Sunday Services at 6:30 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am (Communion)