Walk for Life Saturday, April 23 9:00-11:00 a.m.

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1 April, & Over Dinner Saturday, April 30 12:00 p.m. The Board of Evangelism is hosting Trinity s annual dinner recognizing our senior members who are 75 years old and over. Along with a delicious dinner, there will be entertainment. Invitations will be mailed out soon. Please RSVP to church office so we can get a count for meal preparation. They will arrange transportation for anyone who needs a ride. They are looking forward to providing a special day to honor our senior members! Walk for Life Saturday, April 23 9:00-11:00 a.m. It s that time of year again! The Walk for Life is officially on the calendar and the planning has begun, but one thins is missing - YOU! This event can only be great if you are able to come. Walk for Life will be held on Saturday, April 23 at Pekin Mineral Springs Park Lagoon. The funds raised at this event will help the Pregnancy Resource Center continue to reach out to women and families in Tazewell County. If you cannot make it on the 23rd, you can walk when it s convenient for you and turn in your pledge booklet at the Pregnancy Resource Center. If you have questions, contact them at: tazewell@hopeforafuture.com or at Prayer Partners Sunday, April 3 12:00 p.m. Prayer Partners have changed their meeting schedule. They will meet April, July and October on the 1st Sunday of the month at 12:00 p.m. The next meeting for Prayer Partners will be Sunday, April 3 at 12:00 p.m. The purpose of Prayer Partners is to enrich the participants prayer lives and reach out to our church community. Lunch is provided. If you are interested in joining Prayer Partners, or just want to find out more information about this group, please join us for a time of fellowship and a time of spiritual growth and renewal. Disaster Presentation Sunday, April 24 6:00 p.m. Special Voter s Assembly Meeting Thursday, April 14 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a resolution concerning Pastor Abatie s retirement. The Board of Evangelism is hosting a disaster preparedness evening. Pastor Tom Heren, son of Bill Heren and our Circuit Visitor, will come to Trinity and give a presentation on disaster preparedness. Refreshments will be served after the presentation.

2 Obeying God As the Holy Spirit works within us through God s Word and Sacraments, we can obey even when it seems to go against our own experience and judgment. We find an example of this in the book of Luke. When He [Jesus] had finished speaking, He said to Simon, Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch. Simon answered, Master, we ve worked hard all night and haven t caught anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets (Luke 5:4-5). Peter obeyed, even though he felt that to go out into deeper water to find fish would be foolish. Peter obeyed, and, through his obedience, God blessed him and others with more fish than they ever thought possible. Jesus has the same power for miracles in our lives. He will look to us for faithful obedience. He expects it of His children! Sometimes obedience simply requires waiting. More often, though, it seems that we are asked to make a move of some kind, such as: - Noah picked up a hammer (Genesis 6). - Moses climbed a mountain (Exodus 24). - Joshua marched around Jericho seven days in a row (Joshua 6). - Rahab hung a scarlet cord out her window (Joshua 2). At times, the things the Lord asks us to do appear foolish to us, as they did to Naaman (2 Kings 5), and sometimes they re simple, as with the crippled beggar (Acts 3:7-8). Then, again, sometimes they re acts of great courage, as in the case of Stephen (Acts 6-7). Once the life of Christ has been implanted in us through His redemption, we will recognize God s right to absolute authority over us. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:6). Hearing and reading God s Word will take on new meaning and significance. God is not a taskmaster, but rather desires that we submit willingly to His authority. A willingness to obey God s will is essential for knowing God s will. Through His work on the Cross, Christ has lived the perfect life of obedience in our places. His obedience was complete, including death on that Cross. That obedience gives us hope, strength, and life. Paul tells us in Romans 5:19, For as by the one man s [Adam] disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man s [Jesus] obedience the many will be made righteous. February Sunday School Perfect Attendance Elizabeth Deverman Alex O Conner Nathaniel Prather It is Christ s perfect obedience that makes our obedience holy and acceptable to the Lord. Apart from a close relationship with Him, any attempts at obedience will fail. God s presence gives us the strength we need to be obedient. Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we can obey. Save the Dates! Vacation Bible School to be held at GSLS Sunday, June 5 to Thursday, June 9 6:00-8:30 p.m. Church Picnic Sunday, June 26 4:00 p.m. The Concordia Society The Concordia Society Met on Thursday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. Marcella Harms led devotions and was also the hostess. There were 5 flower visits made this month. Bible Bingo was played and enjoyed by all. Our next meeting will be April 14. Norma Rebuffoni will lead devotions and be hostess.

3 In honor of Trinity s 75th anniversary we are planning a picture directory! We will begin scheduling appointments on Sunday, April 17 through Sunday, May 8 to have your picture taken for the directory. We hope you will sign-up online! To sign-up on-line visit and click on the link to Life Touch. Someone will also be available in the room by the parking lot entrance to make appointments. All portraits will be taken here at the church on the dates given below. Portrait Dates Available: Monday, May 16: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 10: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There is no cost to you or the church to have your photographs taken, and you will receive a complimentary 8 x 10 color portrait and directory for participating. You will be able to view your pictures immediately after you are photographed. At that time, you will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits to share with your family and friends. To make our directory a success we need a few volunteers. Patty Loberg is coordinating the volunteers for our new directory. If you are interested in helping during our photography signups, or serving as a host or hostess during the actual photography sessions, contact the church office at Discounts Available! As part of Trinity s 75th Anniversary Picture Directory, you will receive $5.00 off any portraits for bringing any non-perishable food item with you when you come for your photography session. There are special bags available to put your donation in. They are located next to the picture on the bulletin board. All food donated will go to Christian Civic Outreach. Additionally, seniors get a 20% discount. We d like to see as many people as possible included in our 75th Anniversary Picture Directory! Please sign-up early and contact the church with any questions.

4 April Birthdays & Anniversaries Birthdays April 1 Leah Brown April 3 Michelle Balsley April 6 Brittany Olt Sheila Schumm April 7 Roger Beaudry Kasondra Garber Jennifer Givens April 8 Krista Egli Jennifer Look Andrew McDonough April 10 Gary Gillis Bob Mattheessen Katie McDonough April 11 Sheryl Jones April 13 Scott Connett April 17 Brandon Risinger April 20 Demi Burke Betty Ingrassia April 22 Adam Belcher Sandra Bennett Alyssa Hand Raegan Zevnik April 23 Marilyn Alexander April 24 Robin Thompson April 25 Jodi Fuchs Kelly Hubbs April 29 Carol Maloney Denise Risinger April 30 Jayne Gordon-Townzen Anniversaries April 5 Matt & Melissa Deverman April 7 Brad & Kim Cordts April 21 Craig & Debra Cooney April 26 Rob & Debbie Fornoff If your birthday or anniversary was omitted or a date is incorrect, please contact the church office so we can update our records.

5 2016 Service Schedule ACOLYTES GREETERS READERS USHERS FLOWERS April 3 8:15 10:45 Kylie Cutting Sofia Link Nick Kreager Nicholas Prather Brad & Kim Cordts Ron & Hermene Upchurch Bob Lutz Scott Thompson B. Juergens, B. Cordts O. Miller, G. Schumm D. Alexander Given by Gail Williamson April 10 8:15 10:45 Elizabeth Deverman Alex O Conner Garrett Watson Isaac Watson Matt & Melissa Deverman Millie Cordes Betty Ingrassia Eric Spaeth Rob Fornoff D. Harms, C. Whitley B. Schmidt M. Seidell, M. Cordes Given by Grace Eggena, in memory of loved ones. April 17 8:15 10:45 Kylie Cutting Sofia Link Nick Kreager Nicholas Prather Dave & Theresa McDonough Bob & Joyce Thompson Owen Miller Scott Thompson B. Juergens, B. Cordts O. Miller, G. Schumm D. Alexander Open April 24 8:15 10:45 Cameron Speck Connor Speck Garrett Watson Isaac Watson Gary & Sheila Schumm Graham & Amy Watson Brad Juergens Scott Thompson D. Harms, C. Whitley B. Schmidt M. Seidell, M. Cordes Given by Rob & Debbie Fornoff, for their 41st wedding anniversary on April 26.

6 April 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday :15 AM WORSHIP/ COMMUNION 9:30 AM S.S. & BIBLE CLASS 10:45 AM WORSHIP 12 PM PRAYER PARTNERS PM BOARD OF EVANGELISM 7 PM BIBLE STUDY AT SPAETH S 6 4:30 PM CONFIRMATION 7 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 7 7 PM CHURCH COUNCIL :15 AM WORSHIP 9:30 AM S.S. & BIBLE CLASS 10:45 AM WORSHIP/ COMMUNION PM BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 7 PM BIBLE STUDY AT SPAETH S 13 4:30 PM CONFIRMATION 7 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 14 1:30 PM CONCORDIA SOCIETY 7 PM SPECIAL VOTER S ASSEMBLY :15 AM WORSHIP/ COMMUNION 9:30 AM S.S. & BIBLE CLASS 10:45 AM WORSHIP :30 PM GSLS BOARD 7 PM BIBLE STUDY AT SPAETH S 20 4:30 PM CONFIRMATION 7 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 21 7 PM BOARD OF TRUSTEES :15 AM WORSHIP 9:30 AM S.S. & BIBLE CLASS 10:45 AM WORSHIP/ COMMUNION 6 PM PASTOR HEREN TO GIVE DISASTER PRESENTATION PM BIBLE STUDY AT SPAETH S 27 4:30 PM CONFIRMATION 7 PM CHOIR REHEARSAL 28 9 AM NEWSLETTER ASSEMBLY 7 PM BOARD OF ELDERS :00 PM 75 & OVER DINNER

7 April Events Sunday, April 3 - Prayer Partners Thursday, April 14 - Special Voter s Meeting Saturday, April 23 - Walk for Life Sunday, April 24 - Disaster Presentation Saturday, April & Over Dinner See inside for details and also for an important announcement on Trinity s 75th Anniversary Picture Directory!

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