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Trinity Lutheran Church & School P.O. Box #200 - 8700 Huey Road – Hoffman, IL Pastor Stephen Krenz Church 495-2545 Home – 495-2777 Cell – 363-0121 Pastor’s Office – pastork@frontiernet.net Church Office – trinityhof@frontiernet.net Stephen Burger, Principal School – 495-2246 – tlshadmin@frontiernet.net School Office – tlshoffice@frontiernet.net School’s Web Site – http://frontiernet.net/~trinityschool/ Church’s Web Site – http://frontiernet.net/~lutherantrinity/ Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School Curtis Wudtke, Principal – 226-3315
Christ the King Sunday/Last Sunday of Church Year – November 21/22, 2009
Divine Service – Setting 1 – p. 151
Theme: “Staying Awake Without the Caffeine” Mark 13:35
Preservice – Handbells “We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator” Opening Hymn #516 “Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying” Sermon Hymn #663 “Rise, My Soul, to Watch and Pray” Offering – Handbells “Praise to the Lord, the Almight” Communion Hymns: Handbells “This is My Father’s World” #619 “Thy Body, Given for Me, O Savior” #697 (Sunday only) “Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death” #707 (Sunday only) “Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways” Closing Hymn #525 “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Organist: (Sat.): Rita Carpenter (Sun.): Ruth Boehne Lector: James Kellermann Acolyte: (Sat.): Sabrina Maschhoff (Sun.): Reid Michael Crucifer: (Sun.): Sadie Monken Greeters: (Sat.): Alberta Nottmeyer (Sun.): Helen Knolhoff, Louise Meyer, Leota Borgelt & Diana Hemminghaus Elders: Brian Atchison & Doug Palm Altar Guild: Sandy Hohman & Eileen Kleiboeker
Ushers: Bob Zimmermann, Mike Luebbers, Ryan Lueking, John McCoy, Greg Nattier, Andrew Robinson, Tim Snyder, Pam Campbell, Tyler Tate, Seth Knolhoff, Clinton Michael, Cassie Maschhoff, Jessica Snyder, Charlie Fritsche, Darren Fritsche, Logan Zimmermann. Leaders: Bob Zimmermann & Mike Luebbers Narthex Usher: Mike Luebbers
Church Attendance: Sat., Nov. 14 – 67. Comm. – 34. Sun., Nov. 15 – 140. Comm. – 94. Sunday School Attendance: (Nov. 15): 32. Offerings: $14.00. Adult Bible Attendance: 38. Mid-Week Class: no class
Remember in Our Prayers
Paul & Joyce Finke, as they celebrate their 45th Wedding Anniversary on Nov. 21st. Karen Dieckmann, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Eileen Kleiboeker, recently diagnosed with cancer. Jim Guetersloh, as he continues to receive tests for health concerns. Karen Rennels, sister of Wayne Watkins, recently diagnosed with cancer. Sharlyn Evans, daughter of Lorine Nottmeyer, who is recovering from a stroke. Marlene Fruend, home recovering from knee replacement surgery. Kevin Kellermann, nephew of Bill & Anita Criley. Undergoing treatments – Rev. Tim Weiser, Brenda Lueking, Kevin Knolhoff, Amos Tyberendt & Deanna Fruend. Those serving in the military. Our missionary family, Tom & Debi Going. Preschool students – Michael Brinkmann, Katy Crocker, Elise Etheridge, Maddox Etheridge, Olivia Etheridge, Elise Johnston, Gideon Stein & Thatcher Ward, teacher – Deb Walton and aide – Diana Hemminghaus.
Announcements:
Trinity’s Mission Statement: “In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoffman, Illinois is to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our congregation, community and the world (John 20:23, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 28:18-20). Our congregation’s members will be equipped through the Word of God to live as witnesses of Christ’s love.”
Flowers on the altar on in honor of Paul & Joyce Finke’s 45th Wedding Anniversary. Paul & Joyce have given $4,500 to Trinity’s Endowment Fund in honor of their anniversary.
“All About Jonah” – This week and next week we will be looking at Jonah. The account of Jonah is a marvelous example of God’s concern for the unbelieving world, and how God uses an unwilling servant to bring his message to bear on the world. Join us in the gym following the Sunday service for Christian growth, fellowship, and snacks.
Thanksgiving Service – A Thanksgiving Communion Service will take place on Thursday, November 26th at 9 am.
Mid-Week Advent Services – This year’s Advent theme is titled “The Stories of Advent.” In this series we will be looking at the calling of Zechariah “Advent Silence”, the angels encounter with Elizabeth “Advent Expectation”, and Mary under “Advent Faith”. The first service with Bethlehem, Ferrin and Messiah in Carlyle will be held here on Wednesday, December 2nd at 7 pm.
Dec. 2nd Advent Service – PTL provides refreshments for the Advent Service on Dec. 2nd. Please bring a dozen cookies or fruit to the kitchen prior to the service and enjoy the fellowship in the gym after the 7 pm service.
Tuesday Evening Bible Study & Tuesday morning Bible Study will start again in January.
Names for various offices and positions in the church – The nominating committee would like help in gathering names of individuals who are gifted to serve in a number of congregational positions for 2010. If you know of someone who you think would be a good fit in a certain position, please write down their name on the bulletin insert and place this in the offering plate either this week or next week. The nominating committee (Church Council) will meet again on Sunday, November 29th at 7:30 pm. The final Voters’ Meeting with the election of congregational officers will take place on Sunday, December 13th.
In connection with the church’s desire to reduce expenses we are asking the subscribers to the Lutheran Witness to pay for their subscriptions. The cost to the church as of right now is $975.00. We are asking the people who subscribe to the Lutheran Witness through the church to please make out a check for $15 and earmark it for the cost of the subscription. Please send this to the church office as soon as possible. Thanks.
Ladies, Our Ladies Aid Christmas Party will be Dec. 3rd at 6:30 pm at the IGA Annex in Carlyle. Cost is $8.00. Please make your reservations by November 23rd by calling Joyce Michael at 495-2684.
Willis Scholarship Fund – the $1,000 scholarship is available to any member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Hoffman for the year of graduation – 2009 – for High School, and will be awarded to the student with the highest cumulative grade point average (based on the student’s transcript) for all of high school. In the event of a tie, both students will receive the award. A student will receive the $1,000 scholarship award only for the first year of college, and only after providing evidence of full-time enrollment in a college curriculum. Full-time enrollment shall be considered at least 12 semester hours (or the equivalent thereof). If you would like to apply for the scholarship, please contact a member of Trinity’s Board of Education. You must apply by December 6th.
Woman’s Day of Renewal is coming up March 13th at Good Shepherd in Collinsville. Information is in the church office. Cost is $25.00 if postmarked by Dec. 31st - $30.00 if postmarked Jan 1 – Feb. 28th. After that it is $35.00. Main speaker is Mary Hilgendorf. Her presentation is lively, humorous and thought provoking with a sound Biblical message and foundation.
Thrivent Gift Giving. As of November 12, 2009 Thrivent has paid out 100% of the allotted matching funds for the year 2009. Thank you for your participation in this program. As you know it has been discontinued for next year. There is a new program starting in the spring. We will keep you informed as we get more details.
Life Night – the next High School Life Night is scheduled at Phil & Julie Rueter’s on Sunday, November 29th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Hoffman Blood Drive nets 37 donors on November 16, 2009. Pins were awarded to 1st time donor: Sheila Lueking, 2 gallon pin to Andy Wessel; 3 gallon to Chris Tyberendt; 4 gallon to Pastor Stephen Krenz; 7 gallon to David Laws; 8 gallon to Olga McCoy; 11 gallon to Jodene Carpenter. Presenters were: Brandon Burleyson, Benji Edwards, Ben Scharlemann, Steve Roetemeyer, Gayla Lueking, Jerry Lueking, Sara Simpson, Daniel Moore, Judith Johnson, Mary Beth Monken, Sherry Bassen, Jill Beckmann, Lois Pigg, Kit Milano, Laura Baysinger, King Phoenix, Diane Meyer, Pastor Stephen Krenz, Joanna Wiebler, Angie Atchison, Bev Schlau, Olga McCoy, Bob Grote, Scott Grote, Bob Zimmermann, Judy Kleine, Marsha Milano, Francis Newman, Sandy Becker, David Laws, Sharon Knolhoff, Andrew Wessel, Jodene Carpenter, Josh Maschhoff, Chris Tyberendt, Sheila Lueking, Shirlene Luebbers. Special thanks to Maschhoff Pork Farms, the Village of Hoffman, Marlene Paulsmeyer, Angie Atchison, Kendra Phoenix, Donna Scott. During this Thanksgiving season, thank you for the wonderful gift you have given in order to help so many others. Next Blood Drive is February 15, 2010. Please mark your calendar. Olga McCoy
Christmas Shopping! The Ladies Aid & LWML has a good supply of Rada Cutlery. Call Marilyn at 594-4225. Ready to help.
Market Day – December is cookie dough Bonus Days. We will earn $2.20 for every box of cookie dough. Orders due by Dec. 7th. Pickup on Dec. 12th from 11:30 – 12:30. Thanks for your continued support.
PTL sponsored CRAFT DAY. Helpers are needed for the afternoon of Dec. 16th. Our students will be making some very special items. Please let Connie know if you can help out – 594-7916.
Valentine Dinner and Auction – please contact Jeremy Johnston (495-2335 or johnstonjewelers@att.net) if you can help with soliciting businesses for auction donations or wish to help in another way. Most businesses require several weeks to respond to our requests for donation. We need everyone’s help to have another great event.
We have registered 16 children to go to the National Youth Conference “We Believe” in New Orleans next July. We are excited about going and will be asking for your prayers as we prepare to go. You might think that July is long way away, but there is a LOT to do to prepare.
For the month of November, Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School will be sponsoring a food drive. Please place non-perishable food items in the box located in the narthex. All items will be donated to the Centralia Community Benevolence Society. Thank you for helping us help others in our community!
Do you have a child (or grandchild) getting ready for high school? Are you interested in learning how Christ Our Rock can serve your family? Come to the Open House at CORLHS from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Monday, November 23. Tour the facilities, learn about programs, visit with students, parents and teachers – find out how an affordable education at CORLHS might be the perfect fit for your family. Call 226-3315 for more information.
H1N1 Immunizations – Nov. 30th from 1:30 – 6:00 pm. The Clinton County Health Dept. has been scheduled to come and administer the H1N1 Vaccine to the students of our school as well as any others in the community that are in the following priority groups as designated by the CDC. · Children and young adults ages 6 months through 24 years · Pregnant women · People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age · Health care and emergency medical services workers · People ages 25 through 64 years who have certain health conditions such as HIV, Diabetes or heart or lung disease. There will be no cost to you for the vaccine.
Church Work Careers (vocations) – Do you or someone you know have an interest to serve the church on a full time basis as a Pastor, Teacher, Director of Christian Education, Deaconess or Director of Parish music? If so please consider setting up an appointment with a representative from either Concordia University in Chicago or Concordia Seminary in St. Louis on Sunday, Nov. 22nd at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman. The representatives will be here at 6:30 pm and will continue to meet with individuals throughout the evening. If you are interested call Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman (495-2545).
National Lutheran Choir Christmas Festival returns to St. Louis. Sat., Dec. 19, for two performances by the National Lutheran Choir: 4:00 pm & 7:30 pm at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust St., St. Louis. Tickets for the choir’s concerts available in advance for $20 (general admission) by calling 1-888-747-4589 or online at www.nlca.com. Doors open 45 minutes prior to performance. The program titled “Heaven and Earth Sing Gloria!” is a unique and memorable experience with music that will warm and inspire you.
If you as an individual or your organization would like to help someone less fortunate this Christmas, please consider joining Lutheran Child & Family Services as we strive to make the season a joyous one for the people we serve. We will provide names, ages, sizes, and special interest/needs of clients. Your thoughtful donations are warmly appreciated by the Agency, the children and families who will benefit from your support. Please contact Wanda Rollins, Janet Keiser, or Precious Fowler, at (618) 234-8904.
“The Southwestern Illinois Lutherans for Life” will meet next at 6:30 pm on Tues., Nov. 24th in the St. John’s Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Michelle Perjak of Outreach for Life will be our speaker that evening on how to argue the pro-life position. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Jennifer Roscow at 282-5343 or mroscow@htc.net. If you are interested in making a donation to the Life Network in Waterloo here is their wish list: smaller items: size 4 & 5 diapers, wipes, lotion, shampoo, baby vitamins, baby gas drops, baby nail clippers, etc. Our wish list of bigger items is as follows: Exer-saucers, baby gates, Pack-n-Plays and car seats. Items may be brought to the school office of St. John’s Lutheran in Red Bud and a representative from the group will be responsible for delivering your donation. Thank you and God bless!
Hearing devices are available on the shelf in the narthex.
If God Willing – Trinity Church & School Calendar – November 22 – 29, 2009
Today: 9:45 am – Sunday School/Bible Class 6:30 pm – Men’s Club Ladies Appreciation Night at Hoffman Park Building. 6:30 pm – Representative from Concordia Seminary & Concordia University in Chicago. Monday: 6:30 – 8:30 pm – Open House at CORLHS. Tuesday: 8:30 am – Preschool. 8:30 am – Bible Study. Wednesday: 8:30 am – Preschool. 8:40 am – Chapel. 6:30 pm – Bells. 6:30 pm – Jr. Confirmation. 7:30 pm – Choir. Thursday: 9:00 am – Thanksgiving Day Service. Saturday: 6:00 pm – Worship Service. 7:15 pm – Adult Information Class. Sunday: 8:30 am – Worship Service. 9:45 am – Sunday School/Bible Class. 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – High School Life Night at Phil & Julie Rueter’s. |