Office Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - Noon Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

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1 lcms.org cidlcms.org TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1010 North Webster Taylorville, IL (217) FAX: (217) (Announcements & Calendars can be our Web Site: Pastor: Rev. Rodney Blomquist (217) Trinity Lutheran Preschool: (217) Trinity Lutheran ChildCarePlus: (217) childcareplus@ctitech.com Worship: Saturday: 6:15 p.m. Sunday: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (Located in the church basement) Sunday Morning Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class: 10:45 a.m. Office Hours: Monday: 9 a.m. 3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - Noon Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. SHARING WITH OUR FAMILY IN CHRIST JANUARY 5 & 6,

2 TWORSHIPT ALTAR FLOWERS ARE BY Lyle & Lillian Reller For Their Anniversary THE FLOWER CHART FOR 2019 has been posted and ready for you to pick your for Flowers On The Altar. RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP REGISTER: We thank you for the faithful use of the Red Register Booklet in the pews; please continue to record your name; attendance at communion and also pass the booklet to your neighbor; this can be done before the service begins, during the offering or at the end of the service. Our Visitors are encouraged to sign Red Booklet also. And if you would like us to make contact with you, please include your address and phone number. FOR OUR LITTLEST LAMBS: It is our joy as a congregation to have these little ones in our midst during worship; but it is hard for these precious souls to sit all the way through the service. The Preschool Room is located at the end of the hall near the east entrance is available for them. Speakers are on so that you, the parents, can still listen to the sermon; if you find the door lock or the speakers not working, contact one of the ushers. ALSO bathrooms are located in the hallway near the east entrance. An elevator going down to the basement is located by the west entrance. Emergency exits are located in the narthex at both east and west side of the building and also at the front of the church on the left. Construction on the bathrooms has begun. Follow the instructions on the signs. NEED LARGE PRINT OR UNFAMILIAR WITH OUR HYMNAL: Our ushers have worship folders available for your use; you may simply request a copy from the ushers; and HEARING ASSISTING RECEIVERS are available, just ask one of the ushers for one. A SIMPLE EXPLANATION OF THE CHURCH SERVICE This little booklet explains what we do in the church service and why, can be found on the table in front of the bulletin board. Take one and read it. If you have any questions or wish to learn more about the service, you may contact the Pastor. YOUR 2019 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available on the table in the Narthex for pick up. THOSE WITH ONGOING HEALTH CONCERNS: Mike Seeley; Bonnie Hornbeck; Bill & Sharon Matthews; NON-MEMBER CONCERNS: Prayers for A friend of Debbie Prehn Chuck Hendricks; Darla Gatton (stroke) prayers have been asked for her; Denis Corso s sister, Brenda, Barb Beck s brother-in-law s sister; Patti Esswein s daughter; Norvella Arkebauer s mother; Those suffering from natural and manmade 2

3 disasters, especially friends and family members of our congregation; Regina Wilderman; Chris Owens, a stroke; Lillian Reller s nephew, Lonnie, with health concerns; Barb Beck s brother, Gary; Bill Schroyer; and prayers for Lyle & Lillian s grandson. MILITARY MEMBERS: Marjorie Evans; Justin & Jared Misiorek; Andy Noblet; Richie Holmes, Brandon Mills; Peter Knope II, Shawn Durbin; and Clayton Hays; MILITARY PERSONNEL CONNECTED TO OUR WORSHIPING FAMILY: Kandy Andruch s nephew, Joseph Gawerecki (Navy) he is out to sea; Nephews of Pastor & Tammy Blomquist; Lyle & Lillian Reller s 3 grandsons (Kyle, Josh, and Jake; Patti Esswein s sons, Gene & Billy Esswein: Ken Gatton s grandson, Josh; Barb McMahon s son, Peter Koepp; Joshua, the husband of Annie Plant; Lyle & Lillian Reller s grandsons (Drake and Blake; Cory Bonacorsi grandsons of Ella & Julius; and Natalie Durbin, wife of Shawn Durbin; CARDS AND NOTES FROM HOME NEEDED FOR Peter Knope, Bagram Road, Mail Box 36, Fort Drum, NY ; Brandon Mills, 215 Baker Avenue N.W., Fort Walton Beach, FL and J.T & Marjorie Evans, Sanford Corners Road, Calcium, NY ; Josh & Annie Plant, 216 Puapilo Court, Honolulu, HI ; If your son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter is in the service and would like to hear from us, submit their addresses to the Church PRAYERS FOR MARGE GIFFITHS FAMILY on the passing of her niece, Joan.. CHURCH CANCELLATION BECAUSE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS If unusual conditions exist during the week in the winter months, please listen to our local radio station, WTIM (870 AM or 96.1 FM) or WAND or WICS television stations for the cancellation of church activities. If weekend services are cancelled, please call the church at , and if no answer call Pastor at Also, when the public schools close for extreme weather conditions all after school classes at the church will be cancelled. TNURTURE & MERCYT LEARN/REVIEW the teachings of the Bible by attending the Adult Confirmation Class. Just let Pastor know if you wish to attend. LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY Tuesday January 22 at 7 pm the study on the book of Daniel begins. Let Pastor know if you wish to attend. A SIMPLE EXPLANATION OF CHRISTIANITY AND PORTALS OF PRAYER booklets are excellent booklets to read to learn the Christian faith. They are available on the table in the narthex and on the table in front of the bulletin board. You may take as many as you wish to share with others. They are excellent tools in spreading the Word of God. Sit down with a friend or family member and explain how Christ has won salvation for us all. 3

4 Listen to Worldwide KFUO AM850, your radio station for practical Lutheran talk, daily Bible and Confession studies, daily worship opportunities, and current issues from a Lutheran worldview. All programs are archived at KFUO.org for 24/7 on-demand This week on KFUO.org, we wish our listeners a blessed Epiphany! Regular programming resumes this week with Sharper Iron: The New Covenant with Rev. Jonathan Fisk and guest pastors (weekdays at 8:00 a.m. CT), curious topics on Cross Defense with Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller and his guest (1/7 at 2:00 p.m. CT), and in-depth study of our confession of faith on Concord Matters (1/8 at 2:00 p.m. CT). Find these programs on demand at kfuo.org. LISTEN TO THE LUTHERAN HOUR: WTIM 96.1 FM or 870 am Sunday 7:30 a.m. WLUJ 89.7 or FM Sunday 1 p.m. WATCH LUTHERAN MINISTRIES Worship Anew on Television channel 49, Sunday 7:30 a.m. DEVOTIONAL MATERIALS FROM LCMS WORLD RELIEF AND HUMAN CARE: In the narthex you will see a table with devotional materials and tracts. They are a gift from LCMS World Relief and Human Care. Take a copy for yourself, read through it for comfort and personal strength. Share this comfort with others. Take a copy or two to give to a friend, a neighbor, a family member impacted by the tornadoes. CHARITY/MISSION OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY: Loving Arms (This center provides help to those who face a crisis situation due to a pregnancy. It is one of many ways we promote the precious gift life in our community.) OFFERINGS: December 29 & 30, 2018: $9, Weekly Budget Needs: $3, November Income: $13, November Expense: $11, Year to date receipts thru November: $ Year to date expense thru November: $165, Difference between Yearly Income and Yearly Expense: -$6, (A full financial report is available to the congregation by contacting the church office at the or by stopping by the church. Please use the circle drive. You may also receive a copy by by giving the office your address. LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH YEAR: January 6 Epiphany of Our Lord The Heavenly Father welcomed outsiders into His household at Christmas (Matthew 2:1, 11). He even escorted them toward His nativity and incarnation by an extraordinary gesture. His loving grace held the magi as precious as His own Son, regardless of their origin and location. God s favor shines the same way upon unborn ones, even in their sometimes unfavorable circumstances. And His forgiveness embraces all sinners even those with histories checkered by violence against life. 4

5 MID-WEEK STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT New Every Morning It s a new year. Not only do we turn over a page on the calendar, we begin a whole new calendar. For many, a new year brings promise of a new start, but many don t have such an optimistic view. The bills from over-spending at Christmas are starting to come in, and there s no more money now than there was a month ago. Then there s the problem of the extra ten pounds you put on due to all the goodies you consumed. None of this is new. The calendar may say a new year, but only the date is new. Instead of looking around us at our circumstances or inside ourselves where there is no hope or inspiration, let us look at God s unfailing compassion and His blessings which He pours out on us daily (Lamentations 3:21-23). Let us spend our prayer time in thanks for all He has done for us and provided for us, rather than in lamenting our sorry state. Let us look to His wisdom to manage His gifts to us in a wiser manner so that we might please Him and be of service in His Kingdom. Especially let us thank Him for the gift of forgiveness and the new start He gives us minute by minute. Luke 2:21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. There it is: the shortest Gospel lesson of the whole Church Year. It is for the festival of the Circumcision and Name of Jesus. What more do you need to know than the Name of Jesus? The Lord saves. That s who Jesus is: the Lord who saves us sinners. That simple Gospel message is the foundation of our faith and the strength to live out our faith in action. Prayer: Dear Lord, we thank You for this new year that You have given to us. We know our time is a gift from You and in Your hands. Help us to use the time You ve given us in ways that give You honor and glory. We pray this in Your precious name. Amen. Blessings on your stewardship journey! +LIFE TOGETHER+ January 6 January 13, 2019 Sunday 9:15 Worship Service 10:30 Sunday School 10:45 Adult Sunday School 2:30 Taylorville Care Center 3:00 De-Decorating Church 3:15 Taylorville Estates Monday 8:45 4 Yr. Old Preschool 3:00 High School Bible Study Monday 7:00 Elder s Meeting Tuesday 8:45 3 Yr. Old Preschool 9:30 Pastor s Conference 3:30 Jesus Company 5:30 ChildCarePlus Board of Education Meeting 7:00 Lifelight Bible Study 5

6 7:00 Trustees Meeting Wednesday 8:45 4 Yr. Old Preschool 9:30 Chapel 11:00 Taylorville Ministerial Assn Meeting 1:00 Choir Practice 1:30 Prison Ministry & Communion 3:30 7th & 8th Grade Confirmation Class 6:00 Chime Practice Thursday 8:45 3 Yr. Old Preschool 9:30 Chapel 3:30 6 th Grade Confirmation Class 7:00 Bible Correctional Center Friday 8:45 4 Yr. Old Preschool Saturday 6:15 Worship Service Sunday 9:15 Worship Service 10:30 Sunday School 10:30 Annual Voter s Meeting 10:45 Adult Sunday School MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the annual voter s meeting scheduled for Sunday, January 13, at 10:30 a.m. (after the closing of church service) COMMITTEE REPORTS A reminder that all Committee Reports for the Annual Report are due by Thursday, January 31, LWML NOTES More information to especially new members, our new year starts the first Thursday in March. Each month, however, you may put your mites and student donation in the large LWML box on the table in the Narthex. If you donate to a student, just indicate so we know where it goes. Next year we need a new president and a new treasurer, so please prayerfully consider one of those offices. They are not as difficult as they many seem. God Bless all of you for participating. PRESCHOOL NEWS We have openings in the 3 yr. old and 4 yr. old classes for the school year. Registration forms are available in the church office or If you have any questions, please call the church office at MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO: Join area Lutherans at the March for Life Chicago on January 13, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison is among the featured speakers. Meet on Federal Plaza (50 W. Adams Street, Chicago) at 1:55 p.m. under the LOVE AFFIRMS LIFE and the EYES FOR LIFE banners. RIDE A BUS LEAVING FROM TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH IN LISLE, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, at 1 p.m. FREE WILL DONATIONS are received to cover cost for the round-trip bus ride. Call Kris Blackwell at to reserve your seat. Space is limited. 6

7 LIFE ABUNDANT! John 10:10 Summer 2019 Registration opens January 1, 2019 Find out more on-line at or Call Camp CILCA exists to foster and strengthen faith in Jesus Christ and relationships with others in a unique outdoor setting. Camp CILCA's Annual Banquet is Sunday, January 27, from 5-8pm at Our Savior's in Springfield. The evening includes delicious food, music, conversation, and guest speaker Rev Jeff Hemmer, author of "Man Up", speaking on mankind's connection to God's creation. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased by contacting the camp office ( /camp@cilca.org) by January 23. In Christ, Joshua Theilen, Director LUTHERAN EARLY RESPONSE TEAM: We are looking to schedule LERT Trainings for If you would like to host a disaster response training at your church, please contact the Central Illinois District LCMS at (cid@cidlcms.org) or by reaching Stephen Born at Our next training is Saturday, January 19, 2019, at St. John s Lutheran Church, Townline Road, Green Valley, Illinois 61534; 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. (sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m.) Thank you, LERT TEAM St. John s Lutheran Church, LATINO MISSION OUTREACH. Beardstown, Illinois Dear Friends of St. John s Lutheran Latino Mission and Outreach. We continue our outreach with the fine work of Spanish speaking vicars. In order to supplement our mission activities we are involved in a number of fund raising activities. You can help. On Sunday, January 13 th, we are participating in a Dine to Donate campaign provided by Texas Roadhouse. On January 13 th as you may dine at the Springfield Texas Roadhouse anytime from 11am to 11pm, and you mention you are there to dine in benefit to St. John s Lutheran Church, the restaurant will give to our congregation 10% of the total bill for your order. What a great deal! We all love to eat out, so here s your opportunity to do so and support the St. John s Latino Mission Outreach as well. Thank you for your prayers and your support. Pastor Douglas Evenson FROM CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE (cph.org or ) See My Savior's Hands by William Weedon Have you ever considered Jesus hands? The Bible reveals His story by telling us how He used His hands! Imagine Jesus as a boy, His hands holding the scrolls of Scripture in the temple. As a teacher, His hands blessing the loaves and fish that would feed thousands. As our Lord, His hands touching the leper to heal him. As our Savior, His hands nailed to the cross. See Jesus hands in these traditional illustrations and simple, eloquent words that tell the story of His life, His death, His resurrection, and His love for us. 7

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