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) (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. 1

2 SHARING WITH OUR FAMILY IN CHRIST April 6 & 7, 2019 TWORSHIPT ALTAR FLOWERS ARE BY Trinity Lutheran Church for Blessings Received THE FLOWER CHART FOR 2019 has been posted and ready for you to pick your date 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 continues. 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. HOSPITALIZED THIS PAST WEEK: Janet Bruns at Taylorville Memorial 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 2

3 (stroke) prayers have been asked for her; Denis Corso s sister, Brenda, Barb Beck s brother-inlaw s sister; Patti Esswein s daughter; Norvella Arkebauer s mother; Those suffering from natural and manmade 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, PSC 94 Box 2416, APO AE 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. HOLY WEEK DIVINE SERVICES: April 18 th at 7pm Maundy Thursday Divine Services, April 19 th at 7 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service, April 20 th at 6:15 pm Easter Vigil Divine Services, April 21st at 7 am - Easter Sunrise Divine Services 9:15 am - Easter Morning Divine Services LEARN/REVIEW the teachings of the Bible by attending the Adult Confirmation Class. Just 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. LISTEN TO WORLDWIDE KFUO.org, your radio station for practical Lutheran talk, daily Bible and Confession studies, daily worship opportunities, and current issues from a Lutheran worldview. Programs are archived at KFUO.org for 24/7 on-demand listening. You can also find our programming wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question or comment? Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This week on KFUO.org, we celebrate National Volunteer Month with a Short Term Missionary Team on 3

4 The Coffee Hour (3/10 at 9:15 a.m. CT), near the end of our study of Ezekiel on Thy Strong Word (weekdays at 11:00 a.m. CT), and continue our study of Genesis on Sharper Iron (weekdays at 8:00 a.m. CT). Find your favorite programs on demand at kfuo.org or wherever you get your podcasts! LISTEN TO THE LUTHERAN HOUR: WTIM 96.1 FM or 870 am Sunday 7:30 a.m. (If you wish to support the broadcast of the Lutheran Hour on our local radio station, you can write out a check to Trinity Lutheran Church and on the memo line write: Lutheran Hour on WTIM. It costs $30.00 a week. You can place the check in the offering plate or drop it off at the office during the week.) WLUJ 89.7 or FM Sunday 1 p.m. WATCH LUTHERAN MINISTRIES Worship Anew on Television channel 49, Sunday 7:30 a.m. LCMS WORLD RELIEF AND HUMAN CARE 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, Mo if you wish to donate to any relief effort, national or international, you may send a donation to the above address or go on line. CHARITY/MISSION OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL TRINITY NEEDS FUND (This fund helps our members and others during a monetary crisis in their lives.) OFFERINGS: March 30 & 31, 2019: $4, Weekly Budget Needs: $3, February Income: $14, February Expense: $13, Year to date receipts thru February: $27, Year to date expense thru February: $32, Difference between Yearly Income and Yearly Expense: -$5, LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH YEAR: Lent V Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! (Psalm 126:5). Choosing life isn t always easy. Enduring illnesses, giving birth, caring for children, and speaking truth in love often involve suffering. However, our good Lord forms all people and their circumstances for Himself. And life received from Him brings celebrations that eclipse all sorrows. Whoever trusts Christ s grace will also take hold of His glory (Philippians 3:8-11). Mid-Week Stewardship Thought Living a God-Pleasing Lifestyle God does not command us to live in poverty. We can cite many Biblical characters who were wealthy and yet pleased their Lord. God, after all, is the creator of all good things. We are foolish, however, to hoard our possessions or put our trust in wealth. Paul urges us to put [our] hope in God, Who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment (1 Timothy 6:17), and he further reminds us that God makes us rich in every way so that [we] can be generous on 4

5 every occasion (2 Corinthians 9:11) with the result that glory will be given to God. Luke 20:16 He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others. When they heard this, they said, Surely not! The crowds were shocked at Jesus parable because they took the grace of God for granted. They never thought that God would actually take the vineyard away from them. But we only have access to God by faith. And we can drive faith and the Holy Spirit away. That is the warning of the parable. The Lord has graciously given us His Kingdom. Let us not take it for granted, but instead let us respond with humble thanksgiving! Prayer: Dear Lord, grant me the faith I need to acknowledge You as the creator and source of all things. I thank You for all my blessings, and I ask You to forgive me when I fail to thank You for all that You ve done and continue to do for me. I am truly thankful for my material blessings, but I especially want to thank You the spiritual blessings that are mind throughout eternity. In Christ s name I pray. Amen. Blessings on your stewardship journey! +LIFE TOGETHER+ April 7, 2019 April 14, 2019 Sunday 9:15 Worship Service 10:30 Sunday School 10:45 Adult Sunday School Monday 6:30 TLC Child Care Plus Day Care (Monday-Friday) 8:45 4 Yr. Old Preschool 3:00 High School Bible Study Tuesday 8:45 3 Yr. Old Preschool 9:00 Pastor s Conference at Trinity, Auburn 3:30 Jesus Company 5:30 ChildCare Plus Board of Education Meeting 7:00 Trustees Meeting Wednesday 8:45 4 Yr. Old Preschool 9:30 Chapel 11:00 Taylorville Ministerial Association Meeting 1:30 Prison Ministry & Communion 3:30 7th & 8 th Grade Confirmation Class 6:00 Chime Practice 6:30 Choir Practice 7:00 Lenten Worship Service Thursday 8:45 3 Yr. Old Preschool Easter Party 9:30 Chapel 3:30 6 th Grade Confirmation Class 7:00 Bible Correctional Center Friday 8:45 4 Yr. Old Preschool Easter Party Saturday 6:15 Worship Service Sunday 9:15 Worship Service 10:30 Sunday School 10:45 Adult Sunday School 5

6 LIFELIGHT BIBLE STUDY will resume Tuesday April 23 rd at 7 pm. We will be looking at the books of Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. You can register for the class by contacting Pastor. PRESCHOOL NEWS We have openings in the 3 yr. old & 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 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, TAYLORVILLE The LWML Ladies will be providing an Easter breakfast on Easter Sunday in between the Easter Sunrise Worship Service and 9:15 Worship Service. More information will be coming. LERT CHAIN SAW TRAINING Chainsaw Training Saturday, April 27, 2019 Trinity Lutheran School 1102 W. Hamilton Road Bloomington, Illinois :00 am to 5:00 pm (Registration begins at 8:30 am) FROM CONCORDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE cph.org i Day by Day in Genesis: 365 Devotional Readings from Martin Luther by Luther, Martin The Book of Genesis traces the very beginning of not only human history, but also God s people and His plan to redeem humanity. In this narrative, we see glimpses of Christ a promise in Genesis that is now fulfilled. Martin Luther spent the final ten years of his academic career lecturing on the Book of Genesis. He discussed every chapter and almost every verse, bringing out themes as varied as vocation, marriage, prayer, the nature of the Trinity, the work of the Holy Spirit, Law and Gospel, and the theology of the cross. Genesis, Luther said, is made up almost entirely of illustrations of faith and uneblief, and of the fruits that faith and unbelief bear. It is an exceedingly evangelical book. Day by Day in Genesis presents 365 short devotional readings from Martin Luther s commentary on the Book of Genesis, addressing vocation, marriage, prayer, and the promise of Christ. 6

7 Easter Flowers for the Altar It s that time, when we start thinking spring, gardens and Easter. The time to order Easter Flowers for The Altar is approaching. We will be ordering from Kroger s; the flowers will be in 6 pots with foil and will sell for $8.00 each. If paying by check, please make check payable to Trinity Lutheran and designate for your flower purchase. Sunday, April 7 th, is the last day to order Easter Flowers for the Altar and payment is due with your order. Thanks Flower Order Form Please fill in how many you want in the space provided. Name Phone Easter Lily Daffodil Hyacinth Tulips In Memory Of/Blessings Received: 7