Our Amazing May – A blessing from God!

May brings a host of wonderful events at Trinity. Opportunities for us to celebrate our new life in the Risen

Christ and opportunities for us to support, encourage and worship with other brothers and sisters who are not

members at Trinity. We see God at work in our midst and we ask Him to help us serve our neighbors, communi-

ties and beyond. What joy it is to be counted among the believers at Trinity Burr Ridge!

May 5: On May 5th

we are the host congregation for the Northern Illinois District, Lutheran Church Missouri

Synod worship service. The Pastor’s Conference is taking place at the William Tell in Countryside and at 7:00PM

we will host the Divine Service. Praise God for our opportunity to serve!

May 7: The National Day of Prayer. Come to Trinity at 7:00 PM for a special time of prayer for our nation and

our community. We will meet in the church library. Praise God for our opportunity to pray for one another!

May 10: Mother’s day! This Sunday is an excellent opportunity for you to bring mom to church and worship as

a family. God gives us our parents as blessings to us. We recognize the importance of our mother and we thank

God for her. Praise God for our opportunity to thank God for our moms!

May 14: Ascension Day! Forty days after the Resurrection, we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord. This year

Hope Lutheran Church, Countryside and Trinity, Burr Ridge will join together at Trinity for a special worship

service at 7:00 PM. Combined choirs will sing and refreshments will follow worship. Praise God for the oppor-

tunity to worship with our brothers and sisters of Hope congregation!

May 24: The Day of Pentecost! Join us for worship on this special festival day. Jesus has Ascended but He does

not leave us alone! The Holy Spirit, the power from on high, is poured out upon the church. We are reminded

that in our Holy Baptism, we receive the same Spirit! Praise God for this opportunity to celebrate the Gift of the

Holy Spirit!

May 30: Trinity Lutheran School graduation day! Of course this is a special day… we honor the academic

achievements of our students and celebrate the opportunity to thank God for Christian education. Our children

are precious lambs of God and are very important to Him. Praise God for this opportunity to see godly young

men and women complete their studies at Trinity Lutheran School.

May 31: The Holy Trinity! On this day we worship and celebrate the Holy Trinity. Our congregation is not

named for any man or woman, but takes its name from the One True God whom we worship; Father, Son and

Holy Spirit. Three distinct persons, One amazing God! Praise God for this opportunity to worship and celebrate

the Holy Trinity!

How could our May not be blessed? In Christ,

For with You is the fountain of life; in Your Light we see light. Psalm 36:9

Trinity Torch Inside this issue:

Announcements 3,14

Bible Study 10

Birthdays, May 14

Calendar, May 15

JOY Club 12

Ladies Aid 13

Library 12

Lutherans for Life 6

Music 12

Principal/School 6,13

PTL 13

Stewardship 2

VBS 8

Youth News 5

MAY 2015

Stewardship—”Sing A New Song” "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and

make music in your heart to the Lord." Ephesians 5:19

A family heard a bird singing in their yard. The song differed from the

songs of birds they knew in their area. They brought out binoculars and a

birding guide to locate and identify the bird. They stood, watched, and lis-

tened. Amid the crows' caws and doves coos, the new bird offered a trilling

melody.

Because Christ rules our hearts, we, too, sing a song different from the curses and complaints of the world around

us. Christ gave us new life in His death and resurrection, saving us form our sins. The Holy Spirit transformed us

into new creatures -- children of God -- in the waters of Holy Baptism. The Spirit works new life in us that lifts our

hearts and opens our voices to God.

In response to our new life, we sing to others about God's saving grace. Strengthened with the Spirit's inspiration,

we offer the world the beautiful song of the Gospel. God promises us eternal life with Him, where He will give us

new songs to sing, songs that joyfully proclaim God's free salvation through Christ. That's something to sing about!

Prayer: Holy God, thank You for putting a new song of salvation in our hearts and on our lips. Give us courage to

share Your song with those who don't know You. Keep our voices singing Your praises all of our days. Amen.

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Plan now to attend the 2015 Walk for CareNet! If you can’t make it that day, then take a walk online instead! We need your help to reach our goal of $75,000 raised for moms

and babies in our community!

Walk for CareNet: Steps that Save Lives!

Date: June 20, 2015

Time: 9:00 – 11:00

Locations: Naperville, Wheaton, Wood Dale, Hinsdale or Online

As always, you can walk for CareNet "with or without your shoes!" You can help by joining one of our sites

on June 20, or simply as a virtual walker by encouraging friends and family to participate with or sponsor

you online.

With your shoes:

Walks will take place at all four locations. There will be an optional scavenger hunt for walkers at each lo-

cation. Those who complete the hunt will be entered into a special prize drawing.

The Naperville site will also host a 5k run. Lace up those running shoes! First place finishers in male, fe-

male, and under 15 divisions will receive a prize.

Without your shoes:

The virtual walk is going on now. There is no need to be present that day in order to walk for CareNet! To

be a virtual walker, register online and send a link to your personal walk page to friends and family via

email and Facebook. From there they can sponsor you directly online.

For more event details, to register, or to sponsor (Business or Individual) visit

http://www.carenetdupage.com/

We need YOU to help us build hope for pregnant women!

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Please present this flyer when ordering. Thank you for your participation!

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Commemoration Biographies

May 2 Athanasius of Alexandria Athanasius was born in Alexandria in Egypt in A.D. 295. He served as a church leader in a time of great

controversy and ecclesiastical disagreements. At the Council of Nicaea in 325, he defended Christian orthodoxy against the proponents of the Arian

heresy, which denied the full divinity of Jesus Christ. During his 45-year tenure as bishop of Alexandria, Athanasius wrote numerous works that

defended the orthodox teaching. His enemies had him exiled five times; on two occasions he was almost murdered. Yet Athanasius remained stead-

fast and ended his days restored fully to his church responsibilities. The Athanasian Creed, though not composed by Athanasius, is named in his

honor because it confesses the doctrinal orthodoxy he championed throughout his life.

May 4 Friedrich Wyneken, Pastor and Missionary Friedrich Wyneken is one of the founding fathers of The Lutheran Church--Missouri

Synod, along with C.F.W. Walther and Wilhelm Sihler. Born in 1810 in Germany, he came to Baltimore in 1838 and shortly thereafter accepted a

call to be the pastor of congregations in Friedheim and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Supported by Wilhelm Loehe's mission society, Wyneken served as an

itinerant missionary in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, particularly among Native Americans. Together with Loehe and Sihler, he founded Concordia

Theological Seminary in 1846 in Fort Wayne, Ind. He later served as the second president of the LCMS during a period of significant growth (1850-

64). His leadership strongly influenced the confessional character of the LCMS and its commitment to an authentic Lutheran witness.

May 5 Frederick the Wise Frederick the Wise, elector of Saxony from 1486 to 1525, was Martin Luther's sovereign in the early years of the

Reformation. Were it not for Frederick, there might not have been a Lutheran Reformation. Born in Torgau in 1463, he became so well known for

his skill in political diplomacy and his sense of justice and fairness that he was called "the Wise" by his subjects. Though he never met Luther, Freder-

ick repeatedly protected and provided for him. In all likelihood he saved the reformer from a martyr's fate. Frederick refused the pope's demand to

extradite Luther to Rome for a heresy trial in 1518. When Emperor Charles V declared Luther an outlaw in 1521 at the Diet of Worms, Frederick

provided sanctuary for Luther at the Wartburg castle. On his deathbed, Frederick received the Lord's Supper in both kinds--a clear confession of the

evangelical faith.

May 7 C.F.W. Walther Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther (1811-87), the father of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, served as its first presi-

dent from 1847 to 1850 and then again from 1864 to 1878. In 1839 he emigrated from Saxony, Germany, with other Lutherans, who settled in Mis-

souri. He served as pastor of several congregations in St. Louis, founded Concordia Seminary, and in 1847 was instrumental in the formation of the

LCMS (then called the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States). Walther worked tirelessly to promote confessional Luther-

an teaching and doctrinal agreement among all Lutherans in the United States. He was a prolific writer and speaker. Among his most influential

works are Church and Ministry and The Proper Distinction between Law and Gospel.

May 9 Job, Patriarch Job was a blameless and upright man who came from Uz (Job 1:1), a land northeast of Canaan. The Book of Job examines

the depths of his faith, which was severely tested through the sufferings God permitted. Despite the sudden death of his ten children and the loss of

all his wealth and his health, Job refused to curse God: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return; the LORD gave, and the

LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD" (1:21). Still, in the midst of his tribulations Job questioned the meaning and purpose of

suffering to the point of asserting his own righteousness (34:5- 6). Finally, the Lord revealed that a man cannot know the mysteries of God (chapters

38-41). Job's faith in his Redeemer and the resurrection prevailed (19:25-27). In the end the Lord restored his wealth and blessed him with another

seven sons and three daughters.

May 11 Cyril and Methodius, Missionaries to the Slavs Cyril (826-69) and Methodius (c. 815-85) were brothers who came from a Greek

family in Thessalonica. The younger brother took the name "Cyril" when he became a monk in 868. After ordination, Cyril became librarian at the

church of Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia) in Constantinople. In 862 the brothers were sent by the emperor as missionaries to what is now the Czech

republic, where they taught in the native Slavic tongue. Cyril invented the alphabet today know today as "Cyrillic," which provided a written lan-

guage for the liturgy and Scriptures for the Slavic peoples. This use of the vernacular established an important principle for evangelical missions.

May 21 Constantine, Emperor, and Helena, his mother Constantine I served as Roman Emperor from A.D. 306 to 337. During his reign

the persecution of Christians was forbidden by the Edict of Milan in 312, and ultimately the faith gained full imperial support. Constantine took an

active interest in the life and teachings of the church and called the Council of Nicaea in 325 at which orthodox Christianity was defined and defend-

ed. His mother, Helena (ca. 255-329), strongly influenced Constantine. Her great interest in locating the holy sites of the Christian faith led her to

become one of the first Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land. Her research led to the identification of Biblical locations in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and

beyond, which are still maintained as places of worship today.

May 24 Esther Esther is the heroine of the biblical book that bears her name. Her Jewish name was Hadassah, which means "myrtle." Her beau-

ty, charm, and courage served her well as queen to King Ahasuerus. In that role she was able to save her people from the mass extermination that

Haman, the king's chief advisor, had planned (2:19--4:17). Esther's efforts to uncover the plot resulted in the hanging of Haman on the very same

gallows that he had built for Mordecai, her uncle and guardian. Then the king named Mordecai minister of state in Haman's place. This story is an

example of how God intervenes on behalf of his people to deliver them from evil, as here through Esther he preserved the Old Testament people

through whom the Messiah would come. May 25 The Venerable Bede Bede (673-735) was the last of the early church fathers and the first to compile the history of the English church.

Born in Northumbria, Bede was given by his parents to a monastery in Northern England at the age of seven. The most learned man of his time, he

was a prolific writer of history, whose careful use of sources provided a model for historians in the Middle Ages. Known best for his book, The Ec-

clesiastical History of the English People, he was also a profound interpreter of Scripture; his commentaries are still fresh today. His most famous

disciple, Cuthbert, reported that Bede was working on a translation of John's Gospel into English when death came, and that he died with the words

of the Gloria Patri on his lips. He received the title "Venerable" within two generations of his death and is buried in Durham Cathedral as one of

England's greatest saints.

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REMINDER….PLANT SALE PICK UP MAY 9th

9:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M.

TRINITY YOUTH NEWS!

Thank you to all families who enjoyed this year’s Annual Easter Breakfast and Bake Sale on Sunday, April 5th. This event has

been a part of Trinity’s Easter morning services for the past several years and we were happy to serve again this year! The

menu consisted of pancakes off the griddle, piping hot sausages, homemade muffins and coffee cakes, fresh fruit, bagels and

cream cheese, and a variety of juices, milk and coffee. Thanks to everyone who joined us on Easter Sunday!

PLANT SALE pick up is scheduled for Saturday, May 9th. Pick up time is 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. This is one of three fundraisers

the youth has each year to help pay for their trips. These trips include the National Youth Gathering, Youth Encounter Week-

end and the Mission Trip. We would especially like to take this opportunity to thank each person who ordered. Your support is

greatly appreciated! If you need special arrangements regarding pick up for your order please contact Rob Grady. A special

Thank You to Thrivent for matching funds for this event.

Our Youth will once again serve the Walcamp ministry on May 1-2. They will leave Trinity School at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and

should return around the same time on Saturday. All participants will need to cover their cost of dinner on Friday. All other

meals will be supplied. In the past we have cleared trails, put down mulch, cleaned buildings and painted. We look forward to

this servant event and are thankful for the Youth who will help out during the weekend!

On May 16 the Youth will head to Feed My Starving Children. We have rented two vans for 30 people and we have drivers.

There are 4 spots available for this event. Please be at school at 5:30 for this event. There is no cost for the event but

please have children bring money for dinner. We will stop for dinner before we head to Feed My Starving Children.

Students in 6-8 grade…..mark your calendars now for the 2015 Confirmation Retreat! We leave bright and early for this three

day retreat with churches from Illinois and Wisconsin. This is open to all students in grades 6-8 that plan on being confirmed

in the coming years. It is strongly encouraged that you attend. This is not a youth event, but a confirmation event. You can-

not use your youth account for this event. The cost will be $150.

Vacation Bible School is around the corner and will take place on June 15-19. We meet every day that week from 8:30 a.m.-

12:00 noon. The theme is “Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” Many of our youth help during this week.

If youth are willing to serve they need to sign up with Mr. Grady. We always appreciate the youth taking time from their busy

summer to serve at Trinity and are overjoyed by the amount of youth that take time from their summer activities to reach out

to children in our communities! Parents are also invited to help during this week. We can use help any day you can offer!

The Middle School Youth are headed to Cincinnati, Ohio July 26-31 and the High School Youth are headed to Green Bay, Wis-

consin July 12-18. For those of you who still need money in your accounts to cover the cost of the Mission Trip….don’t forget

to be there on May 9th for the Plant Sale and Worker Bee Weekend on May 1-2!

Remember…Youth Bible Class on Sunday morning in the Youth Room. Bible class is held every week and begins at 9:45 a.m. We

have great discussions and the refrigerator is always ready with snacks. We have enjoyed our discussions and look forward to

this year’s Confirmand’s joining us. Hope to see you there!

Blessings!

The Board of Youth Ministry

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Principal Update—Trinity School A National Lutheran School’s Accreditation team has recommended Trinity Lutheran School for National Accreditation. This will be Trinity’s 5th time being accredited! In the final team report they left us we these commendations: 1. Trinity has strong, positive relationship between church and school 2. Trinity has a well maintained campus 3. Trinity promotes a community of prayer 4. Trinity meets individual student needs 5. Trinity church and school maintain a unified approach to ministry 6. Trinity school has good use of technology

7. Trinity students are well equipped to succeed in the future

I personally want to thank the wonderful faculty, staff and School Board members at Trinity. They put their heart and soul into everything they do. Each one took part in the self-study by writing portions or gathering evidence to support what we do. I feel blessed to have them be a part of a team moving forward into the future.

I’m thankful to the parents for trusting Trinity with your children’s education. We know with the accreditation now finished we have a written plan for improvement over the next five years.

Thought of the Month: Isn’t it ironic:

-We ignore the ones that adore us

-We adore the ones who ignore us

-Love the ones who hurt us

-Hurt the ones who love us

Did You Know? Leonardo da Vinci’s last words were: “I have offended God and mankind. My work did not reach the quality it should have.”

Painting This Summer?

Contact Mr. Landgrave if you have a crew ready to paint a classroom this summer – 708-839-1444.

You are invited to Trinity’s School spring musical entitled: VOICE MAIL, Friday, May 8th beginning at 7:00 pm. It is a night to show off our children’s singing and acting talent. All students grades PS- 8th have some part in the musical. Doors open at 6:30, this is a special night, come early and grab a great seat.

May 15th is your last chance to order your TRIP cards for the summer. We do have a small supply of cash and carry cards if you forget.

The 21 students of the Class of 2015 will graduate Saturday, May 30th and 2:00 pm. They will then travel to Washington D. C. on Monday, June 1st and return Friday June 5th for their annual class trip.

This summer we would like to have 6 Trinity classrooms painted. Do you have a special talent in painting or would you like to have your family do a mission project? Call Mr. Landgrave at 708-839-1444.

You can still give to the MARCH Baldness fund – even though it is May. We are very close of reaching our goal of $10,000 in each of the Technology and renovation Funds. Mr. Hammes and Mr. Landgrave have their heads shaved when those numbers are reached. And what exactly will we do with the money??

-Technology Fund - - with the school board approval we will look to buy 30? Chrome Books for students

- Renovation Fund - - We are getting closer to our goal of renovating the lobby and a new teacher collaboration room

Lutherans For Life of Illinois 2015 State Conference "BECAUSE LIFE MATTERS" Job 33:4

Saturday, May 2, 2015 ~ 9:00 a.m. - noon (Doors open at 8:30 for coffee and rolls)

Zion Lutheran Church, 205 Pulaski Street, Lincoln, IL 62656

Life

No pre-registration or fee required. (Please e-mail lakamps@gmail.com with questions.)

Visit lutheransforlife.org for more information.

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Important May-June Dates:

May 1st

- - Grades 1-4 lock in 7:00 – 11:00 pm

4th

- - School Board Meeting 6:30 pm

5th

- - 5-8 Track Meet - Concordia University, River Forest

7th

- - 2 pm dismissal

8th

- - Spring Musical Voice Message 7:00 pm

14th

- - 2 pm Dismissal – Faculty Meeting

15th

- - Last TRIP order due, Ablaze Choir to Great America

19th

- - Sports Awards Gymnasium 7:00 pm

21st

- - Mrs. Murray’s Birthday

22nd

- - Grades 5-8 Lock-in

25th

- - Memorial Day - No School

26th

- - 8th

Grade Graduation Dinner 6:00 pm

27th

- - Fitness Awards at Chapel

28th

- - Pre-school last day

29th

- - Mrs. Geaschel’s Birthday

30th

- - 8th

Grade graduation 2:00 pm Church

June 1st

– 5th

Grade 8 to Washington D. C.

2nd

- - School Picnic 2:00 pm dismissal

3rd

- - Chapel - - Honor’s and Report Cards given – 10:00 am dismissal

15th

– 19th

- - Vacation Bible School (VBS)

God’s Richest Blessings,

Mr. Landgrave

You can follow Mr. Landgrave (and school events) on Twitter at @AaronLandgrave

Principal Update—Continued

OUTREACH COMMITTEE: Be the voice of Jesus by your thoughts words and actions. Here are sever-

al volunteer opportunities. Get a few friends together and go out and be disciples!

PHIL’S FRIENDS – The goal of this organization is to provide support and comfort to those who

are fighting cancer by delivering God’s Word and care packages to cancer patients and their families.

For more information: www.philsfriends.org .

HELPING HANDS CENTER - The mission of Helping Hand Center is to assist persons with

disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through quality programs and services.

They are also in need of volunteers during the day to help with games, activities, cooking class, dance, art, communi-

ty outings, food sorting and for their school for children with autism. For more information, contact: Jessica Boyke

@ Jessica.Boyke@hhcenter.org or www.hhcenter.org. If you would like a brochure showing all the volunteer oppor-

tunities, please contact our member Linda Isbell at lindasueisbell@yahoo.com.

MOST Ministries is looking for volunteers to join them in their mission of

passing out eye glasses in both Nicaragua (7/31-8/8) and El Salvador (10/6-

10/24). Hundreds of glasses are donated throughout the year to make this mis-

sion possible. It’s a life changing experience to see someone see clearly for the

first time in their life. For more information go to: www.mostministries.org;

click on team info and then team schedule or contact Debby Suchtya at 734-994

-7909.

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Dear Parents: Send your kids on an icy expedition!

At Everest VBS, kids embark on the coolest adventure of the summer! Everest VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, 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. (Since everything is hands-on, kids

might get a little messy. Be sure to send them in play clothes and safe shoes.)

Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life—something we call God Sightings.

Get ready to hear that phrase a lot!

Parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to join us at Summit Celebration for each day at 11:30 a.m., a daily explo-ration of God’s mighty power you won’t want to miss. VBS is open to all students going into Three-Year-Old Preschool –

Grade 6.

So mark these dates on your calendar, June 15-19, 2015.

The fun starts at 9:00 a.m. and will end at 11:45 a.m.

Call the church office at 708-839-1200 ext. 6 to register your children for this life-changing adventure!

Or use tlbr.org online!

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Trinity Lutheran PTL

May 1st

7:30-10:30pm

Papa Passero’s

6326 S. Cass Ave.

Westmont

$20 per person

(includes-trivia, pizza & soda)

All other beverages can be purchase separately

Come as a team (max. 8 people) or Individuals and we will place you on a team.

Prizes awarded to the TOP 3 teams!

Pay at the door but register by April 28th to Jenniferknappenburger@yahoo.com

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Please check over the many Bible Classes and TLC Bible Groups available throughout the week. For some groups

the Bible studies will end until September. If you have questions or desire more information, you may contact the

class leader or DCE Rob Grady – 708-839-1200 ext. 6. Join us as we grow in fellowship with God and with each oth-

er.

All studies are weekly unless otherwise noted.

Sunday Morning - Adult and Youth Bible Studies – 9:45 a.m.

The Adult class is held in the Church Library and led by Pastor Bob. This

study will be the Answers in Genesis curriculum.

Youth Bible Class is held in the Youth Room and is led by Rob Grady.

Sunday School is held in the Trinity School for Three-Year-Olds through Grade 8

Tuesday Evening -Tuesday Bible Class meets at 7:00p.m. in the School Conference Room. This study is led by

Howard Eggert (630-325-3782). We will continue our weekly study, “The Insight Series”.

Wednesday Morning -Men’s Bible Class meets weekly at 6:30 a.m. in the Church Library. Facilitated by Roy Carr

(630-323-3688) we are continuing a study on John’s Three Epistles.

Wednesday Morning -TLC Bible Study Group will meet May 13 and 27 in the Church Library. We will continue

our book study of “Twelve Extraordinary Women”. This class is led by Rob Grady (708-839-1200 ext. 6)

Thursday Afternoon -Ladies Bible Class meets bi-weekly at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Susie Carr (630-323-3688).

Topic: Be Strong – A study on the book of Joshua.

Thursday Evening -TLC Bible Study Group meets the second and fourth Thursday (May 14 and 28). The class is

led by Sharon Wendte (630-455-1775).

Friday Morning -Women’s Bible Class meets weekly in the Church Library. We are currently studying “The Pew

Sisters.” Class begins at 9:45a.m.

Friday Evening -TLC Bible Study Group meets in member homes and is led by Cliff Gustafson (815-372-9937). We

will meet May 8 and 22.

May Parish Education—Bible Study

May Library News For years we’ve been writing about books for you to enjoy reading. At times we did recommend some DVDs. In

fact, last month the entire featured list was “movies” about Jesus’ life and death and resurrection.

Since we can learn a lesson and “read” a story visually, we’re again presenting a list of DVDs. These are the ones pur-

chased or donated so far in 2015 to our library. (Thank you Donors!)

Celery Night Fever—A Lesson in Forgiveness

Beauty and the Beet—A Lesson in Unconditional Love

It’s a Meaningful Life (2 copies) - A Lesson in Being Content

Jonah—Big Ideas—A Lesson in Second Chances

Junior’s Giants—Envy Thou Not

Junior’s Giants—Anger’s Everywhere

Children’s Heroes—Stories of 6 Old Testament examples

Sugar Creek Gang—Episode #3… Revival Villains

(Episode #2—The Great Canoe Fish & Episode #1—Swamp Robber can be found on the regular shelf)

Gideon—Tuba Warrior (2 copies)

Happy Together! - Three stories about family, friendship, and faith

These are just our “new” selections. Take a look at our 2 Children’s shelves with VeggieTales on one shelf and all oth-

ers on the second one... plus a Family shelf. We hope some title catches your eye.

Please use the SIGN OUT/IN sheet on the shelf and return in a week or two. Enjoy!!

Elaine Rall, Library Representative

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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??? That is only $.06/day for every child to take home a craft each day of

VBS week!!! We are again asking for your help. Following are the items we are collecting this year. The list will be updat-

ed 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) 987-8768.

Here’s the updated list:

1 - 500 Count Ream White Copy Machine Paper

5 – Sheets 11 x 14 Light Beige/Cream Craft Foam

75 – Mini Pom Poms – Bright Colors Preferred

2 – Spools Thin Brown Twine

145 - 14 oz. Tin Cans – CLEAN WITH ALL LABELS REMOVED

1750 - Round .5” Magnets

1650 – ¼” Flat Metal Washers

1500 – Metal Bottle Caps – NOT BENT AND CLEAN (From Soda or Beer Bottles)

20 - Spools ¼” White Satin Ribbon

100 – Sheets White Cardstock

25 – Spools ¼” Light Blue or Yellow Satin Ribbon

20 - Black Sharpie Fine Point Markers

10 - 500 or 1000 Piece New or Used Bright Colored Puzzles–SMALL PIECES PLEASE–PIECES CAN BE MISSING

FROM PUZZLES

114 – Round Wooden Circles 1 ½” x 1/8” (Packs of 9 Hobby Lobby for $1.99)

900 – Regular Size Popsicle Sticks

25 - Bottles Aleene’s Tacky Glue (Brown Bottle)

875 - Dinner/Lunch Size Paper Plates

10 – Rolls Paper Towels

1 – Bottle Windex Spray

3 – Packages of Baby Wipes

Monetary donations are also appreciated to purchase items we do not receive or have to purchase. Please give your mon-

etary donations to Rob Grady or Sheri Abernathy marked “Vacation Bible School Crafts” on the envelope. Thank you

in advance for your donations!

Coins for CareNet CareNet Pregnancy Services of DuPage pro-

vides spiritual, emotional and material support

to women dealing with unplanned pregnancies,

enabling them to choose life for their babies.

Our church supports the work of CareNet in our com-

munity by participating in Coins for CareNet.

On Mother’s Day

you will have the

opportunity to

pick up a baby

bottle, fill it with

spare change, and

return it to church

on Father’s Day.

Please watch for

the display.

BOARD OF FAMILY LIFE & SUNDAY SCHOOL INVITE YOU TO OUR YEAR

END GATHERING

Join us on Friday, May 15, for fun and fellowship as we

celebrate the conclusion of Sunday School and Board of

Family Life events until Septem-

ber. We will have snacks around

the fire, open gym and play-

ground events. Feel free to bring

a board game. You will need to

bring your own blanket or lawn

chairs to sit on. Everything else

will be supplied. We will gather

from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. by the

school playground. Invite a friend

to join us!

Music Notes IF CHRIST HAD NOT BEEN RAISSED FROM DEATH OUR FAITH

WOULD BE IN VAIN,

OUR PREACHING BUT A WASTE OF BREATH, OUR SIN AND

GUILT REMAIN.

BUT NOW THE LORD IS RISEN INDEED; HE RULES IN EARTH

AND HEAVEN:

HIS GOSPEL MEETS A WORLD OF NEED--IN CHRIST WE ARE FOR-

GIVEN.

IF CHRIST STILL LAY WITHIN THE TOMB THEN DEATH WOULD

BE THE END,

AND WE SHOULD FACE OUR FINAL DOOM WITH NEITHER

GUIDE NOR FRIEND.

BUT NOW THE SAVIOR IS RAISED UP, SO WHEN A CHRISTIAN

DIES

WE MOURN, YET LOOK TO GOD IN HOPE--IN CHRIST THE SAINTS ARISE! (LSB 486: stanzas 1 & 2)

As I greet you now in May, I am encouraged by the warmer weather, the green grass, the budding trees. From a nat-

ural standpoint, it reminds me of new life. AND CHRIST HAS GIVEN US THAT NEW LIFE BY HIS GLORI-

OUS RESURRRECTION FROM THE DEAD, which we celebrated this past April 5th! This month, we will cele-

brate his Ascension into heaven with a special service on Thursday, May 14th at 7pm here at Trinity. Our Sanctuary

Choir will be joined by the adult choir from Hope, Countryside, and our children's choirs will also participate in

that service. All that said, here is the music schedule for May, 2015:

Sunday, May 3 - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - 8:30am - JOYFUL NOTES CHOIR

Sunday, May 10- The Sixth Sunday of Easter - 8:30am - SANCTUARY CHOIR

Thursday, May 14 - The Ascension of our Lord - 7pm - SANCTUARY CHOIR AND CHILDREN'S CHOIRS

Sunday, May 17 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter - 8:30am - BELL CHOIR

Sunday, May 24 - The Day of Pentecost - 8:30am - SANCTUARY CHOIR WITH BRASS AND TIMPANI

Sunday, May 31 - The Holy Trinity - 8:30am - SANCTUARY CHOIR

IF CHRIST HAS NOT BEEN TRULY RAISED HIS CHURCH WOULD LIVE A LIE;

HIS NAME SHOULD NEVERMORE BE PRAISED, HIS WORDS DESERVE TO DIE.

BUT NOW OUR GREAT REDEEMER LIVES; THROUGH HIM WE ARE RESTORED;

HIS WORD ENDURES, HIS CHURCH REVIVES IN CHRIST, OUR RISEN LORD. (LSB 486: stanza 3)

In the Name of our Risen and Ascended Lord,

Howard Eggert, Director of Music (liturgical/traditional)

Trinity Torch Page 12 Trinity Torch

JOY Club

Join us on Thursday, May 21 @ 11AM COME EARLY!

From 11:15-11:45am, our Church Member, Eileen Stonys who is a Well-

ness Guide for Walgreens, will be conducting a presentation and answer

any questions you may have. She will be providing a sweet tray.

At about 12:00pm. We will have lunch and then play bunco. Please bring

your favorite dish to pass and a $3.00 gift for crazy bunco. Contact Joyce

Tomes at 630/257-2927 or Helen Voelz at 630/325-1063 if you have any

questions.

GREETINGS FROM THE LADIES AID!

Spring is in the air and the Ladies Aid is gearing up for our Annual Salad Luncheon. We are almost sold out and have a few

tickets remaining. Please contact Dani Eggert (630) 325-5109 today if you are interested in attending. It is a great afternoon

out filled with fellowship, a HUGE Bake Sale, a beautiful Silent Auction and Door Prizes galore! Our special raffle basket

contains over 20 Tastefully Simple items that our one lucky winner will enjoy! This year’s theme is “Shopping” which we

know all ladies love to do! We hope to see you on May 20 at 12:00 p.m. sharp!

We have already decided that 10% of our proceeds from this year’s luncheon will be sent to those families devastated by the

April tornado. It will be sent to Lutheran Child and Family Services for them to distribute where they think is the greatest

need. At this time, we cannot say how much will be sent as the luncheon is not over. As soon as we know the amount, we

will let you know.

Rob Grady visited our April meeting to discuss the upcoming Rummage Sale. The Ladies Aid will work hand in hand

with our Youth to prepare for the sale which is held in the school gymnasium the first weekend in August. Start cleaning

out those closets, basements, garages, etc. We will begin collecting items in June. Large items can be picked up by contact-

ing Rob Grady (708) 839-1200 x6. We love working with our Youth and look forward to a successful sale.

Thank you to all of the boards who kept our new kitchen clean during the Lenten dinners. We heard many positive com-

ments on how much easier it was to work in the new area. At this time, we would like to thank the following gentlemen

who gave of their time and talents to make this project possible! Cliff Gustafson who did the initial work measuring and

pricing cabinets, Bob Sass for overseeing the project, Steve Voelz for his expertise on electrical, and Bob Bordak for always

stepping up whenever we need help! Thank you to Brian Ernst for his role as general contractor! We appreciate all of

your help. Finally, a shout out to Donna Mersch who went above and beyond making sure the project went smoothly and

spent countless hours meeting with painters, refrigeration repairmen, countertop installers and MUCH MUCH MORE!!

Our final meeting for the summer will be held in June where we will discuss our Salad Luncheon and Rummage Sale. We

hope you will consider joining us. We have a lot of fun serving our church and would love to see you at our meeting!

Trinity Torch Page 13 Trinity Torch

Trinity's

Walk-A-Thon

is Friday, May 22!!!

Trinity tigers will

walk to raise mon-

ey for the school's

art and Spanish pro-

grams, floor mats,

playground mulch and landscaping

flowers, Back-to-school night,

Grandparent's Day and so much

more. If each student raises $100,

we can support our $19,000 operat-

ing budget for next year! To spon-

sor a student for the Walk, contact

a PTL member or Mr. Landgrave!

11503 German Church Road

Burr Ridge, IL 60527

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH &

SCHOOL

Church: (708)839-1200 School: (708)839-1444 Fax: (708)839-8503

Email Addresses: trinitylutheranschool@comcast.net

rgeaschel@tlbr.org rgrady@tlbr.org

rbordak@tlbr.org csecretary@tlbr.org lvasquez@tlbr.org heggert@tlbr.org

Church Office Hours Mon—Thurs 8:00am-3:00pm

School Office Hours

Mon—Thurs 8am-3:15pm

In an emergency, contact Pastor Bob

(708)846--4170/call or text

Pastor Emeritus Albrecht

(815) 293-0934 / home

(815) 531-7590 / cell

www.tlbr.org

www.mytls.org

May Birthdays

1 Julie Benstent

Samantha Knutte

Amanda Ramos

Gloria Riendeau

Sharme Singer

John Todd

3 David Barry

Lauren Nieman

4 Killian Klotz

Samantha Murphy

Herman Pastori

5 Lydia Perron

JoAnna Carroll

Elizabeth Owen

Joyce Rabas

6 David Conoboy

MacKenna Orrick

Ryan Supeter

Benjamin Winterroth

7 Kelly Marszalek

8 Amy Francis

Amanda Frohlich

Emma Ulrich

9 William Rediehs

10 Kylie Abernathy

Karen Cook

Paul Rozum

Rebecca Wojcik

13 Deborah Rapacz

Jacob Tarnowski

Sara Wendte

14 Hannah Freese

Kenneth Nieman

Mackie Storc

15 Timothy Grady

Michael Kedaitis

Kimberly Sass

16 Regina Giliano

David Hammer

Jean Hughes

Matthew Joiner

Carson Lhota

Barbara Rossi

Jon Skulborstad

Violet Whited

17 Michael Bulthuis

Christopher Prosek Jr.

Carlos Vazquez

18 Matthew Gerhardt

Carla Murray

James Prendiville

Richard J. Rohner

Henrik Stroede

19 Katherine Skulborstad

Gary Tiedt

20 Mary Beth Giliano

21 Dana Murray

22 Eileen St.Clair

Jeanette Wielebnicki

23 Joseph Drewniany

Kristin Eggert

Jacqueline Watters- Rothfahn

23 Brittney Zausa

24 Sarah Barr

Heather Lhota

Robert Piper

25 Joan Randolph

26 Hattie Baumgartner

Wesley Hammes

Delores Piper

27 Susan Hickman

28 Cheryl DeWitt

Eileen Stonys

Walter Windzio

29 Timothy D. Collins

David Frohlich

Reese Frohlich

Michele Geaschel

Otto Genutis

Christopher Huff

Bruno Krueger

Maxwell Rockrohr

30 Christine Zaccari

31 Madilyn Guzlas

Jeanne Krasowski

James Wunglueck

Spring Musical—Trinity School Gym

Friday, May 8 at 1:45pm and 7:00pm

You are invited to join us on Friday, May 8th for our Spring

Musical—VOICE MESSAGE by Sharon & Don Turney.

MacKenzie is a new believer, and very excited to tell others

about Jesus... but her sister, Max, is so distracted by her obses-

sion with spies, high-tech gadgets and multi-media, she won’t

even listen to a word MacKenzie says. How will God’s message

of love be heard?

This is a job for “SAV’M” (Secret Alliance of Voice Messengers), a group of kids with a pas-

sion for reaching people with the Gospel! Using every idea they can think of, including

high-tech gadgets, movies & media, even slimy green amphibians, they try to get the mes-

sage through to Max, and to a world in desperate need of a Savior. Will they be able to get

the message through? With a little prayer and divine intervention, anything is possible!

With fun, high-energy songs and a great message for everyone, this is sure to be a favorite

of young and old alike!

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