Trinity Lutheran Church and School To reach up in worship, reach out through evangelism, and reach in by discipleship

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1 Trinity Lutheran Church and School To reach up in worship, reach out through evangelism, and reach in by discipleship Church Announcements For The Week of April 13, 2014 Our Member, Mabel Gohr, was called home on Saturday, April 5, Her funeral service were here at Trinity Lutheran on Friday, April 11th, Mabel Eleanor Gohr, 91, of Willowbrook, formerly of Willow Springs. Beloved wife of the late Oliver. Loving mother of the late Scott (Karen). Devoted grandmother of Sherry and Michele. Dear sister of Jeanette (late John) Wielebnicki and the late Harvey Marwitz, Jr. (Leatrice). Fond aunt and great-aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Gohr family (for future distribution) appreciated. New Member Reception of Joyce Rotermund at our Saturday Worship Service Palm Sunday (Special Service printed in your bulletin) Sunday School Children are singing Hosanna, Hosanna 10:45am Contemporary Worship Service Today, we continue our sermon series ~ Part 4 of 4 ~ Son of God Sermon Title: The Coming King ; Bible Reading Luke 19:28-38 (Jesus is the King of kings) Video Clip: The Triumphal Entry Confirmation Service at 1:30 p.m. T 2014 Trinity Lutheran Church Confirmands T Sabrina Maria Abbate ~ 1 Peter 5:8-9 (ESV) Christopher James Azzarello ~ Isaiah 43: 1, 4, 5 (NIV) Michael Joseph Barrett ~ John 3:16 (NIV) Morgan Lynn Campbell ~ Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV) Colleen Anne Collins ~ Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Matthew Stephan Freese ~ Matthew 28:20 (NIV) Owen Kyle Ganzer ~ John 15:5 (NIV) Anna Elizabeth Helminiak ~ John 15:6a (NIV) Killian Tyler Klotz ~ John 3:16 (ESV) Alexandra Kylie Knutte ~ Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Kendalla S. Puckett ~ Psalm 23:1 (ESV) Andrea Isabel Vazquez ~ Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Martha Vazquez ~ 1 Peter 4:8 Flowers are placed on the Lord s Altar by our 2014 Confirmands Maundy Thursday ~ April 17th 10am & 7pm Worship Good Friday ~ April 18th 10am & 7pm Worship Saturday Easter Vigil April 19th 6:30pm Easter Sunday ~ April 20th 6:30am, (Traditional) 8:30am (Traditional) 10:45am (Contemporary/Praise Band Easter Breakfast 7:30am~10am

2 TRINITY PRINCIPAL RECEIVES CALL: Join us in prayer for our Principal, Aaron Landgrave, Aaron received a Call from Immanuel Lutheran School in Macomb, Michigan. This means that Aaron now has two Calls and must, with the help of the Holy Spirit, decide where he will serve. If you feel led to speak to Aaron about his service here at Trinity, please do so. We are so thankful that the Lord provides for His church, may Aaron and Adrienne have His blessing as they go through the decision making process. Today is the Deadline to Order Your Flowers! Time is running out to place your Easter flower order. Simply fill out an easter Flower order form, located on the Ushers stand. Place the order form and your payment in the envelop provided. Place all these in the box marked Flower Order, located on the Ushers Stand. Your Invited to Our EASTER BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. NEXT Sunday in the Church Fellowship Hall. Won't you join the Youth of Trinity for this delicious breakfast? Cost of tickets will be $6.00/Adults and $3.00/Children 3-10 years old and will be sold at the door all morning at the breakfast. We will be serving fresh grilled sausages, pancakes piping hot off the griddle, fresh bagels and cream cheese, a variety of fruits, muffins, and coffee cakes. Coffee, juices and milk will accompany the unlimited buffet! This is a great opportunity to visit with family and friends before or after services. We will again be having our Bake Sale in the Narthex which helps support the children we sponsor from Compassion International. The Board of Youth Ministry and the Youth of Trinity appreciate your support of this event! THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION AT TRINITY: The Lord s Supper is celebrated in this congregation in the belief and confidence that in this Sacrament, 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 Missouri 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 VISITOR S: 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 Corinthians 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 example, in 1986 "that pastors and congregations of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod continue to abide by the practice of close Communion, which includes the necessity of exercising responsible pastoral care in extraordinary situations and circumstances" (1986 Res "To Maintain Practice of Close Communion"). Please see for more information. Gluten Free Communion Wafers Available Upon Request ~ Please request from Pastor Bob at least 10 minutes before the service. 2

3 So many of us spend time thinking of ways of becoming the arms and legs of Jesus and in the end our thoughts, simply remain thoughts. We ask ourselves what is an achievable goal in which I can serve Jesus within my own community. How can I spread the word of Jesus? Today, we are pleased to share with you an exceptional opportunity to turn your thoughts into actions; becoming the arms and legs of Jesus sharing his Word within our Community. We are pleased to announce Trinity, Burr Ridge will be hosting a Serving Clinic on Saturday, September 27, What is the Serving Clinic? The Clinic is a way in which the members of Trinity and the community at large can provide goods and services to folks within the community and neighboring communities who are experiencing financially difficult times. If the appropriate volunteers step forward, the Clinic can provide healing prayer, medical evaluation, dental evaluation, vision screening, family pictures, haircuts, manicures, as well as, toiletries, coats, and books/crafts for the children. We will offer those in attendance, participants and volunteers, a light breakfast and lunch. The clinic can only be successful in reaching those in need with the help of many. There are a variety of ways in which you can serve as follows: Asking your doctor, optical professional, dentist or nurse practitioner if he/she is interested in volunteering (letters asking for help will be provided). Asking your hairstylist or manicurist if he/she would like to donate a few hours. You may be a Doctor, optical professional, Dentist or Nurse Practitioner, or Hairstylist looking to volunteer Volunteer to lead one of the areas of the Clinic (Store, Prayer Room, Children's Crafts, Lunch, etc)). Help set up, take down and clean up If cooking is your strength, you may wish to help serve breakfast or lunch If you are a people person, greeting folds, and escorting them through the process may be suitable for you (Advocate) Work in the store, passing out toiletries Become a prayer partner in the prayer room Security Check-in Station Communications, Advertising Financial Donations Children's Books Donations Toiletry Donations Winter Coat Donations If this article has ignited a fire within you to turn your thoughts into action following in the footsteps of Jesus, please call Joann Kopping at or her at joannkopping@hotmail.com. His Peace and Blessings to You,The Trinity Burr Ridge Clinic Committee The next Ladies Aid meeting is Monday, April 14 starting at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will be celebrating those with birthdays (January June). ladies who have birthdays (July December) will be the hostesses. This is always a fun evening with good food and many surprises!!!! Regular meeting will take place following dinner. Regarding the Annual Salad Luncheon, Wednesday, May 21., There are just a few tickets available ($15) so be sure to call Dani Eggert ( ) to reserve your ticket or to be put on a waiting list. We still need salads so if you are willing to make a salad, call Judy Gustafson ( ) or Sherri Abernathy ( ) to see what salads we still need. Also, if you can make an item for the bake sale, it would be very much appreciated. Bakery items can be delivered to the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday evening May 20th up to 6 pm. Items should be wrapped securely and labeled the ladies working the bake sale will price the items. Thanking you in advance for your help. 3

4 Church News PLANT SALE order forms are now available in the Narthex. ORDER FORMS ARE DUE NEXT SUNDAY, APRIL 20TH. The date of the Plant Sale Pick UP is May 10. Pick up time is 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. There are a wide variety of plants available once again for you to purchase. This is one of three fundraisers the youth has each year to help pay for their trips. These trips include the National Youth Gathering, Winter Retreat Weekend and the Mission Trips. If you have any questions regarding the sale, see Rob Grady. If you would like an order form ed to you, we can do that too! GET READY FOR A PEEK AT THE UNIQUE At Weird Animals VBS, kids discover that Jesus love is one-of-a-kind. Weird Animals is a habitat filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, touch, and even taste. Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life something we call God Sightings. Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to join us in The Tail End Friends section each day at 11:30 a.m., & that s when we ll be having The Tail End, a daily celebration of Jesus love you won t want to miss. So mark these dates on your calendar: June The fun starts at 9:00 a.m. and will end at 11:45 a.m. Registration information will be out in February. If you would like to assist with this years Vacation Bible School contact Rob Grady at ext. 5. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CRAFT DONATION LIST Vacation Bible School plans are underway and we are again collecting items to help offset the cost. Did you know that by using recyclable items and donations from our church and school that we have been able to do crafts for 130 children for five days and spent less than $50.00 for the week??? Following are the items we are collecting this year. The list will be updated and changed as needed. Please place your donations in the black bin in the Narthex. It is labeled Vacation Bible School Crafts. Questions regarding donations??? Contact Sheri Abernathy (708) Here s the list: 15 Bags Multi Colored Craft Feathers 100 Orange Pony Beads 100 Purple Pony Beads Monetary donations are also appreciated to purchase items we do not receive. Thank you in advance for your donations! Growing Up On The International Harvester Experimental Farm A program presented by the Flagg Creek Heritage Society Jim Martin gives his recollections of growing up on the farm where his father worked in the 1940 s. Tuesday, April 15th at 7pm. Pleasantdale Park Recreation Center 7425 S. Wolf Road NO CHARGE RUMMAGE SALE April 26, :00 am until 2:00 pm Hope Lutheran Church 6455 Joliet Road Countryside, IL (708) THRIVENT FINANCIAL will match our proceeds $1 for every $2 Proceeds from this event will go toward resurfacing our parking lot. 4

5 School News Principal s Notes for the Week of April 13, 2014 LEARNING THE FAITH-LIVING THE FAITH But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. [2 Timothy 3:14-15.] Trinity Lutheran School, Burr Ridge 3 rd QUARTER HONOR ROLL Honor Roll High Honors Grade 3 Matthew Gerhardt Asim Abbas Haley Dahlstrand Cecilia Murphy David Ernst Shane Koutsky Ryan Murray Daniel Selle Katie Steinhagen Max Stephens Alex Vasquez Grade 4 Ava Franco Joshua Freese Peter Halpin Elijah Lashley Lydia Perron Paul Satek Dominic Sylvester Grade 5 Keioko Haynes Abigaile Ernst Lawton Knappenburger Daniel Murray Ben Winterroth Daniel York Brooke Zausa Grade 6 Jacob Clarage Alex Aluzas Ben Clarage Grace Evans Isiah Lashley Owen Mathis Zach Schwoebel Luke Selle Grade 7 Hannah Perron Ali Abbas Nathan Dahms Ben Steinhagen Connor Douglass Sean Lee David Lehenbauer Abigail Mathis Vlade Nikolovski Rajan Patel Garan Polic Greg Warner Nathan Winterroth Grade 8 Matthew Freese Sabrina Abbate Patrick Atkinson Leiyoko Haynes Christopher Azzarello Michael Barrett Andrea Vazquez Morgan Campbell Cooper Chang Colin Nicholson Kendalla Puckett Required courses determining Honor Roll: Religion, Memory, Reading, English, Science, Math, Social Studies, Spelling (vocabulary) CONGRATULATIONS! 80% of all 3 rd -8 th graders are on honor roll! Why every Sunday should be Palm Sunday Jesus was all about giving. He gave of himself. He who was rich became poor that we might be rich. He gave until there was no more to give. Jesus was all about goodness. The essential goodness of Jesus, unparalleled by anyone before him or after him, testifies to the life to which we are called. When he saw crows as sheep not having a shepherd, he was moved with compassion he became almost physically sick, so great was his love. Let s give Jesus the palm branch treatment, but let s not make this a one-sunday wonder. His grace, his giving and his goodness compel us to change our behavior, not just pat him on the back, or complain behind his back. Blessings, Mr. Landgrave Thought of the week: Train you mind to see the good in everything. You can follow Mr. Landgrave (and school 5 events) on Twitter

6 Prayers Our Members who are homebound. Jeannette Wielbinicki, Carol Pankow, Aileen Mastney, Don Tomes, Lois Ulman Our Members who are in assisted living or nursing homes. Joyce Miegel, Marlene Congdon, Joyce Rabas, Julie Rabas, Ken Phillips, Caroline Cardinalo, Phyllis Johnson, Our Members who are celebrating their baptismal birthdays this week of April 13. Laurel Buege, Josephine Cook, Krista Schmidt, Becky Cervenka, Cynthia Moloney, Joseph Kaminski, Heidi Lehenbauer, Eileen Marrs, Gail Probst, Mikolaj Valentino, Benjamin Vie, Roberta Wernli, Lorraine Buczko, Kaniel Kisielius, Laurie Knutte, Paige Lupie, Charlotte Murphy, Collin Marwitz, Brian Orrick Our Members who are celebrating wedding anniversaries this week of April 13.. Stuart Zimmerman & Ann Lloyd Dale & Melinda Borchardt Robert & Leslie Grady Jr. Wesley & Joanne Buege Jennifer & George Keltz Michael & Lauren Vasquez Our Members or Friends of Our Members In The Military.. Marine Sergeant Matt Konczal ~ (Afganistan)~ 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) Pastor Bob Geaschel ~ US Army Reserve Nick Villarreal ~ (Illinois) Air National Guard, member, son of Susan & Bud Villarreal 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 Pvt. Robert Kovacs~ Army, active status, currently at Fort Huachuca, AZ~boyfriend of Allyson Murray April 13 Palm Sunday Like the myrrh-bearing women, on their grief-shrouded mission to the tomb, we must bear the weight of earthly sorrow and simply do what love and devotion demand of us. Our hearts break, but in their breaking we discover a path to another world where joy heals the broken heart and love wipes away every tear. We have heard the voice of the angel, greeting us with living words like lightning, He is not here; he is risen. Come, and behold the place. James M. Kushiner, executive director, Fellowship of St. James A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life 6

7 Weekly Prayers Myrtle Novak Ted Bulthuis~ Prayers of comfort. Brother of our Jake Bulthuis Kristie Munch ~ delivered her baby, went into a coma, req. by Rachel Salverredy Ed VanSyckle ~ prayers for continued healing Rachel & Hope Salverredy ~prayers for continued healing. David Bottger~ prayers for health and healing, diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma. Req. by Teena Bottger Greg Laflame~ prayers for strength, peace, and healing. Req. by Cathy LaFlame Wilson Gregory ~22 months old, undergoing stem cell replacement therapy. Req. by Nancy Richter. Wilson is the grandson of Dennis Kelly This Week of April 13, 2014 Prayers of Peace & Comfort for The Family of Mabel Gohr ~ was called home last Saturday, April 5th. Laurie Beyer ~ hospitalized, prayers for healing & recovery. Myrtle Novak Carole Killalea Cheryl Farney ~prayers for healing & recovery after surgery. Req. by Bob & Poppi Sass This Week of April 6, 2014 Prayers of Peace & Strength & Comfort for The Family of Marta Mialkowska ~ Marta has an aggressive cancer, mother of our Trinity Preschool Student~ Alexander March 30, 2014 Prayers of Peace for The Family of Elizabeth Calkins ~ was called home ~ mother of Lori Trinche Neal Conrad, Jr. ~ cancer surgery on April 2nd ~ nephew of Mary Lou Gaffke Leroy Kohutynski~ diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, req. by Cheryl Kohutynski Al Pelt ~ prayers for healing Daniel Luce ~ prayers for healing, experiencing seizures. Req by Russ Luce March 23, 2014 Prayers of Peace & Strength & Comfort for The Family of Marta Mialkowska ~ Marta has an aggressive cancer, mother of our Trinity Preschool Student~ Alexander Cecil & Joyce Landgrave ~ prayers for peace and healing. Parents of Our Aaron (Adrienne ) Landgrave Darlene Ciolek ~ Prayers for continued healing & comfort Req. by Jean Lyall If you would like a prayer request continued, please or call the church office. If you have a Private Prayer Request (NOT announced during the worship service) for our Prayer Circle Group please or call the church office or kfreese@tlbr.org Thank you, Kim Going to a hospital? Coming home from a hospital? Please let the church office know immediately ~ Pastoral Emergencies During business hours, first call the church office/or call Or TEXT Pastor Bob on his cell phone~ (708) ~Your Prayer Requests may be given to Pastor, an Usher, or called in or ed to Kim in the church office kfreese@tlbr.org 7

8 Those Serving This Weekend Preacher....Pastor Bob Geaschel Liturgist Pastor Bob Geaschel Contemporary Worship Leader...Russ Breimeier Organist Howard Eggert Guitarist..... Jason Lyons Saturday Reader Laurie Verba Altar Guild ~ Joanne Stastnty, Nancy Beaudry Ushers Group 4: 8:30am~Jake Bulthuis, Phil Strieter, David Conoboy, Richard Rediehs, John Barnacle, Richard Joiner, Michael Bulthuis Ushers Group 2: 10:45am~Fred Ruckauf, Eric Heth, Communion Assistants: (Sat) Jake Bulthuis 8:30 am Communion ~ WesBuege, Steve Voelz, Dale Borchardt 10:45am Communion :~ Bob Sass, Cliff Gustafson 1:30pm Communion: Steve Freese, Rob Grady Acolytes~ 8:30am ~ Kalyn Harris, Tim Grady, Luke Collins 10:45am: Jesse Geaschel, Angelica Rossi, Bethany Conoboy 1:30 pm: Hannah Freese, Tyler Barnacle, David Lehenbauer Greeters 8:30am ~ The Ernst Family Greeter 10:45am ~ The Murray Family Sunday April 13 Palm Sunday/Confirmation Sunday 8:30am 9:45am Holy Communion Sunday School & Bible Class 10:45am Contemporary Worship HC 1:30 pm Confirmation Service 6:30pm Open Youth Room (Junior High) Monday April 14 6:30pm Auction Committee (CR) 6:30pm Ladies Aid Birthday Party (CL) 7:00pm Evangelism Meeting 7:00pm Volleyball (Gym) Tuesday April 15 12:00pm TORCH DEADLINE 6:30pm Bell Choir (N) 7:30pm Sanctuary Choir (CH) Wednesday April 16 6:30am Men s Bible Class (CL) 1:00pm Market Day (N & CL) 6:30pm Praise Band (Ch) Thursday April 17 10:30am Holy Folders (CR) Maundy Thursday 10:00 am and 7:00 pm worship Friday April 18 Good Friday 10:00am and 7:00pm worship School & Church Offices Closed Saturday April 19 8:30am Trustees 9:00am Youth Easter Breakfast Set-Up 6:30 pm Easter Vigil Service Sunday April 20 Happy Easter 6:30am Traditional Service HC 8:30am Traditional Service HC 10:45am Contemporary Service HC Easter Breakfast 7:30am~10:30am 8