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.

6/24/2009

3rd Annual Registration Night PTL Chicken Dinner! - Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Don't worry about what to make for dinner on registration night because PTL has got you covered. For only $7.50 you get Nelson's Catering famous 1/2 grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, bread & butter and utensils. All meals must be pre-ordered by noon on Wednesday, July 29th. Meals will be available for pick-up between 5-7 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. Don't keep this a secret. Tell your friends, family and coworkers!

How to Order: Email: trinitylutheranptl@ yahoo.com or tls.office@ springnet1.com
Call: School at 787-2323 or Tracy Wofford at 816-1594

Make sure to include your name and the number of dinners you need. Trinity Lutheran PTL uses the funds raised from this meal and others throughout the year to help our students enrich their student life. Click here to see a flyer for this special event...

06/03/2009

Voters Meeting on June 8th.

On Monday June 8th. at 7:00 om in the Parish Hall there will be an important meeting of the voters. The budget for 2009-2010 will be presented for discussion and passage. Please mark your calendar for this important meeting. We want and need your input to this discussion.

05/24/2009

Vacation Bible School

Come Join us at Vacation Bible School June 22-26, 2009 , 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran School. Volunteers are needed as well as donations of cookies and lemonade. Please contact Jessica Benning , 553-2288.

05/05/2009

Lutheran High School - Garage Sale - June 5&6, 2009

Mark your calendar for Friday and Saturday, June 5th and 6th. Lutheran High School will be holding their Garage Sale in the LuHi gymnasium. Donations will be accepted beginning June 1st. If you have questions or want to volunteer, contact Kim Haynes at 546-6363 ext. 128.

04/26/2009

POTLUCK TO HONOR PASTOR GARVUE - May 3, 2009
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 3rd at 5:00 p.m. when we celebrate Pastor Garvue’s 45 years of ministry in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The potluck will be held at the Parish Hall—please bring a dish to pass.

03/15/2009

"Come to the Cabaret" - March 28, 2009
“Come to the Cabaret” a musical fundraiser to support the Springfield Branch of Basket of Hope will be held in Theater 3 of the Hoogland Center, Springfield, at 8:00 p.m. on March 28, 2009. Favorite songs from at least a dozen Broadway Shows will be presented. Local entertainers Jim Leach and John Michael Rotello will be joined by musicians from a Midwest Group “Broadway for Life”. Derek Long will be our Emcee!! There is no admission charge for the event but there will be opportunities to contribute during the show. Basket of Hope is a National Organization (www.basketofhope.org) that provides baskets of age appropriate inspirational materials, toys, music, etc. to children recently diagnosed with cancer or other serious illnesses. All funds collected at this event will be used for the Springfield Program. Addie Farris, Linda Rodenburg and Nora Rossman serve on the Advisory Board of Basket of Hope and will address any questions you may have.

20th Annual Gala - May 8, 2009
The 20th Annual Lutheran High School Gala will be held on Friday evening May 8,2009 at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The theme for this year's premier fund raising event for Lutheran High School is "Around the World in 80 Days". Please call 217-546-6363 ext 128 for more information.

03/08/2009

Voters Meeting Tomorrow Night
On Monday, March 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall there will be a report from the Board of Christian Day School regarding next school year’s tuition. Also you will have an opportunity to nominate someone for Central Illinois District President. President David Bueltman will be with us to discuss the impact of a special committee from Synod about the restructuring of Synod. An overture to the CID Convention to be held in July 2009 will be offered for your consideration. The Board of Evangelism will announce a change in the missionaries that we will be supporting for the next year in the Together In Mission Project. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting to give your opinion on the presentations and proposed action items of Trinity.

2/15/2009

Lutheran High School Sunday Brunch on March 15
Serving for the Annual Sunday Brunch will be held on Sunday March 15th, 2009 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.

The Sound of Music on February 27,28 and March 1
The Music and Drama departments of Lutheran High School present 3 showings of the Sound of Music on Friday, February 27^th at 7:00pm, Saturday, February 28^th at 7:00pm and Sunday, March 1st at 2:00pm. Tickets for reserved seats for adults are $6; seniors and students are $4. Please call 217-546-6363, ext 110 to reserve tickets.

Lenten Schedule

February 25	Wednesday	Ash Wednesday Service with communion at the Church at 6:30pm. *"Your Lasting Treasure"* Matthew 6:19-24
March 4	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"Knowing the Father's Love"* John 13:1-38 A dinner sponsored by the Trinity Band precedes this service at 5:30 pm.
March 11	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"You are Restored"* Mark 14:10-52 A dinner sponsored by the Athletic Committee precedes this service at 5:30 pm.
March 18	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"Paid in Full"* Luke 22:31-62 A dinner sponsored by the Ladies Aid precedes this service at 5:30 pm.
March 25	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"Children of God"* Matthew 27:11-26 A dinner sponsored by the Trinity School Teachers precedes this service at 5:30 pm.
April 1	Wednesday	Lenten Service at the School at 6:30pm. *"The Greatest Gift"* Luke 23:26, Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:32 A dinner sponsored by the P.T.L precedes this service at 5:30 pm.

Holy Week Schedule

April 8	Wednesday	Week-Day Service 12:10 pm.
April 9	Thursday	Maundy Thursday Service (Communion) 6:30 pm.
April 10	Friday	Good Friday Services at 12:10 pm, 1:10 pm (Communion) and 6:30pm (Tennebrae).
April 11	Saturday	Easter Eve Service at the School at 5:30 pm. (Communion)
April 12	Sunday	Easter Sunday Services at 6:30 am, 9:00 am and 10:30 am (Communion)

12/17/2008

Installation Service for Pastor Schnelle
Pastor Schnelle will be installed Sunday, January 11th at 3:00 in our sanctuary at 2nd and Monroe. A potluck dinner reception will be held in the Parish Hall following the service, at about 4:30. The Parish Hall kitchen will be open by 2:00 if you would like to drop your dish off before the service. Dessert and drinks will be furnished. We hope everyone will attend this exciting event in the life of our congregation!

12/05/2008

The new Associate Pastor is coming! The new Associate Pastor is coming!
Let’s make Pastor Schnelle and his family feel welcome by throwing them a Pantry Shower! Please bring in your gifts of non-perishable food, household items (paper towels, toilet paper, etc…) or diapers (new babies go through a lot of them) when you go to the Church or the School between now and January 11th. There will be a box at each location for donations and we would like to fill and empty them several times before Pastor Schnelle and his family arrive. Let’s show the Schnelles how blessed we feel to welcome them into our wonderful Trinity family.

11/19/2008

ADVENT SERVICE SCHEDULE

December 3	6:30 p.m.	Divine Service with Holy Communion at Church
December 10	6:30 p.m.	Grades K-4 at Parish Hall
December 17	6:30 p.m.	Grades 5-8 at Parish Hall

CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE

December 24	12:10,7:00 & 11:00 p.m.	Christmas Eve services at Church
December 25	10:00 a.m.	Christmas Day service at Church
December 31	6:30 p.m.	Divine Service with Holy Communion at Church

Thanksgiving Day Worship on Thursday, November 27, 2008

We invite you to attend Trinity's Thanksgiving Day Worship Service on Thanksgiving Day, November 27 at 9:00 am at the church. The service is short (about 45 minutes), leaving time for our members to travel or prepare food. Please join us in uplifting, festive worship as we give thanks to God, for he is good!

Annual Voters meeting on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 2:00pm at the Parish Hall, Trinity School 501 S. MacArthur.

At the December 14th Annual Voters' meeting we will be electing Officers and Board members for 2009.

11/12/2008

YOU ARE INVITED
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 119 North 15 Street, Springfield, will celebrate their 120th anniversary on November 16, with a 3:00 p.m. service followed by fellowship and refreshments

The 2nd Annual Lutheran High School Madrigal Dinner
Will be held Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chatham. Doors will open at 6:00 with dinner at 6:30 followed by a Jester skit and Madrigal singing. The meal will include chicken, potatoes, green beans, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $7.00 ages 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased by calling Lutheran High School at 546-6363 ext. 110. Please join us as we prepare for the holiday season. All proceeds will go to the Lutheran High Music department under the direction of Mrs. Diana Roberts and Mr. Nathan Schorfheide.

10/19/2008

Special Voters Meeting
There will be a special Voter's Meeting on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall for the purpose of calling an Associate Pastor for Trinity.

10/14/2008

WORKDAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
Work will focus on the Brick Garden. 9 trees and 50 shrubs will be planted. Flagstones will be installed. New engraved bricks will be installed. Other outside and inside work will be completed. Lunch is provided and everyone is welcome.

9/7/2008

Potluck Meal on Sunday, September 14th, 5:00 p.m.
There will be a church potluck at the Parish Hall to honor our full time church workers celebrating a milestone anniversary of service to the LCMS. Mr. Russ Benning - 40 years; Pastor Radtke - 30 years, and Mrs. Pam Sausaman - 20 years. All are welcome and invited to attend. Please bring a dish to pass and a hearty appetite. See you there!

9/2/2008

Voter’s Meeting on Tuesday, September 8th
The regularly scheduled Voter's meeting is on Monday, September 8,2008 at 7:00 pm in the parish Hall. Among the regularly scheduled items on the agenda will be a report from the call Committee as to the status of our filling the position of Associate Pastor.

New Adult Instruction class will begin on Thursday, September 4th
It meets in the Science Room and will start at 7:00 pm and end at approximately 8:30 pm. The class will run for 10-12 weeks. Bibles, catechisms and the course book "I Have Good News For You" will be provided. If child care is needed, call Pastor Radtke.

New Bible class will begin on Sunday, September 14th
"Growing as Stewards" will start at 9:30 am, It will met in the Parish Hall and will be led by Dave Rohe.

7/10/2008

2nd Annual Registration Night PTL Chicken Dinner! - Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Don't worry about what to make for dinner on registration night because PTL has got you covered. For only $7 you get Nelson's Catering famous 1/2 grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, bread & butter and utensils. All meals must be pre-ordered by Thursday, July 31st. Meals will be available for pick-up between 5-7 pm on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Don't keep this a secret. Tell your friends, family and coworkers!

How to Order: Email: trinitylutheranptl@ yahoo.com or tls.office@ springnet1.com
Call: School at 787-2323 or Tracy Wofford at 816-1594

Make sure to include your name and the number of dinners you need. Trinity Lutheran PTL uses the funds raised from this meal and others throughout the year to help our students enrich their student life.

7/7/2008

Church Picnic - Save the Date - Saturday, August 23, Lincoln Park
If you attended last year's church picnic, then you know a good time was had by all (even the flies). We will be having it again at Lincoln Park on Saturday afternoon. Everything is furnished by the church (food, beverages, plastic ware, napkins). You may want to bring a lawn chair so that you can set where you want, since the picnic tables don't move. Les Apps and his team will be catering again this year. There will be games - horseshoes, washers, board games, even swimming at the Nelson Center Pool. And...if you're one of those that loves to test out a new dessert, bring it along and get a free review. This is a great opportunity to talk, laugh, compete with family, old and (especially) new Lutheran friends. This is the year to finally attend the church picnic if you haven't in the past. Plus...don't you hate it when you miss out on a great party and everyone is talking about it at church the next day? Mark your calendar. The fun starts at 1:00 and we eat at 3:00. There will be a free will offering if you're so inclined.

Workday on July 12, 2008 8am-3pm.
Meet at the school. Everyone is welcome. Lunch is provided. Moving topsoil into the Brick Garden, extending and remodeling the Learning Center playground, and several other projects. Workdays qualify for Lutheran High Service Hours.

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)