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Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
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Do you not know that in a race all the
runners compete, but only one
receives the prize? So run that you
may obtain it. Every athlete exercises
self-control in all things. They do it
to receive a perishable wreath, but
we an imperishable. So I do not run
aimlessly; I do not box as one
beating the air.
1 Corinthians 9:24–26
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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
1010 North Webster,
Taylorville, IL, 62568-1277
(217) 824-8148
FAX: (217) 824-8149
E-mail:[email protected]
(Announcements & Calendars can be found @ our
Web Site: www.trinitylutherantaylorville.org
Pastor: Rev. Rodney Blomquist
(217) 824-4705
Trinity Lutheran Preschool: 824-8148
Trinity Lutheran ChildCarePLUS: 287-2229
[email protected]
Worship:
Saturday: 6:15 p.m.
Sunday: 9:15 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (Located in the Preschool Rooms)
Sunday Morning Fellowship: 10:30 a.m.
Adult Bible Class: 10:45 a.m.
Office Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Lunch Hour 12:30-1:30 p.m.)
Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
“SHARING WITH OUR FAMILY IN CHRIST”
February 7 & 8, 2015
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+WORSHIP +
►ALTAR FLOWERS –Placed by Russ & Bev Wells
For Their Anniversary.
THE FLOWER CHART FOR 2015 has been posted and
ready for you to pick your dates for Flowers On The Altar.
RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP REGISTER: We thank you
for the faithful use of the red 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 the 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 Pre School room is available for them; the room is divided in two halves; the
front half is for the Sunday School; and the back half by the windows is for your use during
the services; speakers are on so that you, the parents, can still listen to the sermon; if you find
the door locked or the speakers not working, contact one of the ushers.
NEED LARGE PRINT OR UNFAMILIAR WITH OUR HYMNAL: Our ushers have
worship folders available for your use; you may simply request a copy from
them;
HEARING ASSISTING RECEIVERS are available; just ask the ushers
for one;
FEBRUARY 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS, ANNIVERSARIES
AND BIRTHDAYS are available in the Narthex or just ask an usher for one as you enter the
Sanctuary.
►THOSE RECENTLY HOSPITALIZED: Doug Kohl @ TMH; Lillian Greene @ TMH,
2nd Floor;
►THOSE RECOVERING AT HOME: Irene Vidmar; Doug Kohl; Gertrude
Speakman@Gowin Parc; Dylan Tipsword; Dennis Cox; Janice Fouts, Omar Masters; Frances
Beck; Mary Ladage; Judy Rigdon; Larry Wheeler; Roberta Trelz; Carl Reed;
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THOSE WITH ONGOING HEALTH CONCERNS: Lois Cook, health concerns; Tricia
Wells, health concerns; Kim Tucker, health concerns; Jan Fouts, health concerns; Lisa Waller;
Gary Sams; Hank Behrends; Debbie Prehn;
NON-MEMBER CONCERNS: Marion Sparks for his brother, Tom Sparks, has stage 4 lung
cancer; Dee Wozniak; Denise Corso’s sister, Brenda; Janice Kettelkamp. Frances Beck’s sonin-law’s sister; Delorus Shoup’s cousin; Judy Jacob’s grandson & granddaughter; Linda
Hartig’s sister; Patti Esswein’s Daughter; Norvella Arkebauer’s Mother; Those suffering
from natural and manmade disasters; Regina Wilderman; Carol Baumgartener’s husband,
Dale; Lois Cook’s niece, Jackie; Chris Owens, a stroke. Lillian Reller’s nephew, Lonnie, his
cancer is back; Kitty Chance’s friend Billie Houghland, stage 3 lung cancer; Frances Beck’s
son, Gary; Lillian & Lyle Reller’s son; Bill & Doris Schroyer; Shirley Sam’s niece-Angela
Snow; Shirley Sam’s & Rose Blackburn’s friend, Randy Green.
MILITARY MEMBERS: Marjorie Evans; Justin & Jared Misiorek;
Andy Noblet; Andrew Wendling; Richie Holmes; Shawn Masters;
Hayle Wendling; Brandon Mills; Pete Knope II.
MILITARY
PERSONNEL
CONNECTED
TO
OUR
WORSHIPING FAMILY: Nephews of Pastor & Tammy Blomquist;
Lyle & Lillian Reller’s 3 grandsons: Kyle, Josh, and Jake; Johnnie
Coons through the Inspirational Booklet Ministry; Patti Esswein’s sons,
Gene & Billy Esswein; Ken & Dorothy Gatton’s grandson, Josh; Barb
McMahon’s son, Peter Koepp; Emily Gurley’s husband, Justin; Joshua
the husband of Annie Plant; Lyle & Lillian Reller’s grandsons – Drake
and Blake; Zach, Cory, Eric & Talon Bonacorsi – grandsons of Ella & Gary Julius.
CARDS AND NOTES FROM HOME NEEDED: Josh & Annie Plant, 1078 Highland
Blvd., Cabot, AR 72023-6001; Sr A Brandon Mills, 386 EOG/EOSS, APO AE 09855; Justin
& Emily Gurley. Peter Knope, 3206 Santiago Ave., Box 332A, Fort Wainwright, AK 997036201; JT & Marjorie Evans, 6232 Dancing Sky Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911-8319. If
your son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter is in the service and would like to hear from
us, submit their addresses to the Church office.
LENTEN SERVICES begin February 18th @ 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme will be the
Penitential Psalms. The season of Lent begins with the Ash Wednesday Divine
Service. The apposition of ashes and Holy Communion will be included in this
service. For those not able to drive at night, the Wednesday morning Bible
Class will look at these Psalms that draw our attention to the grace and
forgiveness God gives through Christ. We will also use parts of the evening
service in our discussion and opening prayer.
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►THE LUTHERAN INDIAN MINISTRIES – 2015 Lenten Devotions is available on the
table in the Narthex.
+ NURTURE & CARE +
THY STRONG WORD --- on your Lutheran Radio Station Worldwide KFUO Radio. This
week we will examine the Book of Matthew: Monday, Feb. 9 –
Matthew 11 “Messengers from John the Baptist”; Tuesday, Feb. 10 –
Matthew 12 “Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath”; Wednesday, Feb. 12 –
Matthew 13 “The Parable of the Sower”; Thursday, Feb. 13 –
Matthew 14 “Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand”; Friday, Feb. 14 – “Traditions and
Communications”. Join host Rev. Will Weedon and explore God’s Word together. 11 a.m.Noon CDT – Find us at kfuo.org and follow us at Facebook.com/KFUOradio.
+ MERCY +
CHARITY/MISSION OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY: Shadow House
►OFFERINGS: January 31 & February 1, 2015: $ $ 2,161.00
Weekly Budget needs: $ 3,605.80
December Income: $ 19,627.50
December Expense: $ 15,720.14
Year to date receipts thru December: $ 182,989.59
Year to date expenses thru December: $ 185,559.42
Difference between Yearly Income and Yearly Expense: (- $ 2,569.83)
FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The cost of $500.00 to replace the ceiling tile in the south room was approved;
Elevator inspection was done.
►LIFE THOUGHTS IN THE CHURCH YEAR:
The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Jesus put preaching above healing (Mark 1:38). Paul felt compelled
to preach the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16). Also like Jesus, he made
himself “servant to all” (9:19). He empathized with people and
became like them as much as possible all for the sake of the Gospel
(9:20-23). People tempted to sin against life often find themselves in
difficult situations – afraid, alone, hopeless, in pain, depressed. The
need to hear God’s truth but spoken with empathy and love.
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►Mid-Week Stewardship Thought
Glorifying God
God’s Word says that we are to praise and glorify
God from sunrise to sunset. “From the rising of the
sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be
praised! The Lord is high above all the nations, and
His glory above the heavens!” (Psalm 113:3-4). We
know that we give God praise and glory during our
worship services when we sing songs of praise and
offer our prayers to the Lord. All our thoughts,
words, actions, and deeds are to glorify Him. “So
whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all
to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Our goal
is to honor God and to bring Him glory in the way
we live our lives. We are to glorify the Lord in our
lifestyles—our work and our leisure. Whether we
are school teachers, plumbers, housewives, doctors, factory workers, or truck drivers, we are
to “…work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23).
Prayer: Lord, let my life give evidence to my faith and adoration of You. In Jesus’ name I
pray. Amen.
Blessings on your stewardship journey!
+ LIFE TOGETHER +
►February 8 – February 15, 2015
Sunday
9:15 Divine Services
10:30 Sunday School
10:45 Adult Sunday School (Lutheran Spirituality: Vocation)
Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. TLC ChildCarePLUS Daycare
Monday
8:45 4 yr. old Pre School
3:30 High School Bible Study
Tuesday
8:45 3 yr. old Pre School
9:00 Pastor’s Conference @ Athens
3:30 Jesus Company
5:30 ChildCare Plus Board of Education
6:00 Girl Scout Meeting
7:00 Life Light
7:00 Trustees Meeting
Wednesday
8:45 4 yr. old Pre School
9:30 Chapel
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10:00 Adult Bible Study (“50 Years from Now”)
12:00 Taylorville Ministerial Assn Meeting
1:30 Prison Ministry & Communion
3:30 7th&8th Grade Confirmation Class
6:00 Chime Practice
6:30 Voice Choir Practice
8:45 3 yr. old Pre School
9:30 Chapel
1:00 Bible Study - TCC
3:30 6th Grade Confirmation Class
8:45 4 yr. old Pre School
6:15 Divine Services
9:15 Divine Services
10:30 Sunday School
10:45 Adult Sunday School
REGISTRATON FOR THE 2015-2016 PRE SCHOOL YEAR: Registration has begun for
enrollment for our Pre School for the 2015-2016 school year. Any
child who will be 3 or 4 years of age on or before September 1st is
eligible to register at this time. There is a $25 non-refundable
registration fee due at the time of registration, which does not apply
to the monthly tuition. To register, please call the church office or
Jessica Mills, Director at 824-8148
VBS NEWS: We have the starter kit for VBS and the theme this year is
“Camp Discovery”. A planning meeting is being set for Thursday, February
17th at 7 p.m. for all those interested in helping us this year. The mission this
year is ‘Big City Mission-Tools For School’. I will have more later. Thank
you so much, Barb Beck.
LENTEN DINNER CAN BE FUNDED by Thrivent Action Team; if you are interested in
funding to assist with your purchase of food for your dinner, please see or call Lois Hesse at
820-6064. If you don’t have a Thrivent policy I can assist you as we have
many people with policies who can assist with this. The only requirement
would be for you to have a free will offering that would go to a non-profit
group. Several of the dinner groups can go together to use these funds as
the fund would be for $250 and can be used only for the dinner/dinners. The
first two dinners are going to be funded by Thrivent, if approved. Examples
of groups for your free will offering: church, for the preschool, Camp CILCA, food pantry,
Shadow House, Historical Society; or if you know of a person who needs like a tire, it could
be donated to them, or someone with unusual medical expenses.
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Let’s work together to use these funds to help out our community.
THE CHURCH OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2015 are available for you to pick up in
the Narthex. If you had envelopes with the numbers beginning with 150 or above – your
number will be lower this year. If you have questions or concerns, contact Pastor or the office
at 217-824-8148.
IN CASE OF WINTER WEATHER: In case of inclement weather,
listen to WTIM 97.3 or any of the Miller Media Radio Stations for
cancellations for the church and Pre School. If you have any
questions, please call the church (824-8148). Child Care Plus closures
and cancellations will be announced separately on the radio. If you
have questions, please call the Day Care (287-2229).Thank You.
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING EVENTS CAN BE SEEN ON OUR
BULLETIN BOARD IN THE NARTHEX.
►MISSIONS FOR TAYLORVILLE will meet next Tuesday,
February 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Kriegers. Planning begins for the June
event; and we will focus on expanding our efforts to have another work
day in the fall. Please call Bill Kerns at 824-8181, if you will be able to
attend.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO KAPELLE, SPRING CONCERT TOUR,
Friday February 27th at 7:30 p.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2545 Jacksonville Road,
Springfield; Dr. Charles P. Brown directs the 32-voice auditioned choir in a concert of sacred
music; Free will offering; reception following the concert. Our Savior’s is a fully accessible
building;
HEALING THE HEART ABORTION RECOVERY RETREAT, March 6 & 7, 2015,
Loving Arms Crisis Pregnancy Center; please call Stacey at 565-2370;
MEN’S WOODCUTTERS RETREAT – at Camp CILCA – February 20-22, 2015 – A
retreat when men gather to clear out some fallen trees and prepare firewood for the upcoming
camping season.
►PERHAPS THERE IS an acquaintance in your life who needs you to build a stronger
friendship with him/her. Maybe it is your mechanic, your hair dresser, a neighbor or a person
at work or school. You are someone who can share the greatest Friend any of them will ever
have. Now is the time to intentionally build that friendship. Spend time with that person;
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remember birthdays, anniversaries; share your times of joy and celebration with that person;
seek ways to help and encourage your friendship; and look for opportunities to point them to
Christ.
(►) Indicates new announcements for this week.
*If you would like to know about our ON-GOING MINISTRIES, ask the ushers for a copy of the Booklet that list
all the opportunities to hear the Word of God, care for others and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
*ANNOUNCMENTS ONLINE: Would you like to receive the Weekly Announcements by e-mail? Just add your email address by your name in the red Registry of Friendship book when you sign your attendance at church on
Saturday or Sunday or call the church office @217-824-8148. (If you decide to receive the Weekly Announcements
by e-mail, please ask for a Worship Note pamphlet only when you enter the Sanctuary).
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