| Trinity Lutheran ChurchVilla Park, IL |
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From Broken to Beautiful: The Restoring Power of the CreatorThe Brain is an amazing thing! tI is raelly a remarkable thing. It nac raed somthnig as msesed up as this. It makes corretcions as ew raed. Itcanevenreadthingsthatdifferentfromwhatweareusedto. But as remarkable as the brain is, the One who made the brain is even more remarkable. He sees what we can be, not what we have been. He takes broken and messed up lives, and makes them better. He forgives and restores broken and fractured relationships, by first restoring our relationship with the Creator. The One who made us, sent His Only Begotten Son to die for us, that we are forgiven, and are also able to forgive others. During the Easter season our first reading each week, is from the Book of Acts, and we hear what happens in the Church in the years following Jesus’ return to the Father. It is not a perfect Church, but it is a forgiven Church. It is a Church shaped by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, filled by the power of the Holy Spirit; a Church no longer bound by the Ceremonial law of the Old Testament but bound together by the Love of Christ. That love was what made them different! It was evident to the people around them. It set them apart from the religious leaders of the day. They followed the teaching of Jesus, and lived in the forgiveness and forgiving lives
given to them from the cross. Filled with the Spirit, they proclaimed the Good News to a broken world. In Christ the relationship with the God who made us is restored, renewed and rebuilt. He can put the pieces back together in our lives. He can unjumble the twisted order that has gone wrong with us. He shows us love beyond our understanding and gives peace to sooth the troubled heart.
What a wonderful God that created us! What a remarkable Saviour who redeemed us! What an amazing Spirit who fills us with faith that we might receive the gifts of God!
Pastor Allyn |
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Trinity Call Committee UpdateFrom the initial list of pastoral candidates received from the District, there was one person interviewed who is a potential fit. We are keeping them as a consideration and asked the District for additional candidates, so we can have some options to consider. We have just received a new list, and with the help of our Circuit Visitor and Pastor Allyn, the committee will identify more viable candidates to present to the congregation. As always, if there are any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Sue Lotter (630-710-2754, slotter123@gmail.com) or any of the Call Committee members. |
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| Ascension Worship Thursday, May 14th, 7 pm Pentacost ServiceSunday, May 23-24, 2026 Wear Red |
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Spend Some Time at the Turquoise TableYou might have noticed the Turquoise Table on the front lawn. The table was built by the kids at The Projects to provide a place for Trinity members to connect with the people in the community. We are encouraging you to spend some time at the table to help complete this mission. You’re welcome to just drop by and sit at the table at any time. If you’d like to sign up for a specific time it will help others know when to come to the table. Sign up for one time, or on a regular basis, and stay as long as you’d like. There will be a calendar for this in the Narthex and a QR code as well. While you’re at the table don’t be discouraged if no one walks by. Or if no one sits with you. Enjoy the gift of time at the table. You’ll be surprised what you notice. There is a Turquoise Table basket available for you to use when sitting at the table. It contains things you can share with others – water, snacks, prayer books, and Trinity bracelets. Thanks to Tony Pavlovsky who designed, helped build, and paint the table with a bunch of crazy kids! The first 10 people who sign up get a free turquoise bracelet made by Natalie Bruschuk! |
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Youth NewsThe Projects: After-School for Junior High Kids Sunday, May 3 @ 11:00 – 2:00 Villa Park Library Craft Fair. We’re kicking off the Spring Session by participating in the library craft show. Proceeds will be used to support the program.
Tuesdays May 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 3:30 – 5:30 Spring Session This session's projects include making a Cinco de Mayo snack, a Mother’s Day gift, food for the Youth Family Dinner and a few fun new surprises! June 25-28 YouthLead: Teens Leading Teens Trinity is hosting an English District sponsored event for high school youth interested in leadership. Registration is $125.00. More information will be available in the near future, but if you’d like to reserve a spot or ask questions, please contact Judy Bruschuk. August 2 – 7 Camp Restore Detroit High School Servant Event Sunday, May 31 $65 deposit due Total cost: $325 ($65 per night x 5 nights) Remaining fees can be paid through fundraising Judy Bruschuk and Jonathan Stahlke will be taking a group of high school youth to serve in the Detroit area. They will help restore the neighborhoods and assist at a literacy camp for children.
Space is still available for those who’d like to join the event. For more information about Camp Restore: Detroit mission trip housing, meals and service | Camp Restore Detroit |
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| New Music Ensemble: Joyful Noise!A new music ensemble is starting! All students currently in 5th - 12th grades are invited to spend Wednesday afternoons at Trinity to make music. Openings are available for anyone who sings or plays an instrument. No musical experience is needed, however; if you don't already play or sing, there are opportunities to play chimes and percussion instruments. Schedule: Rehearsals from 4:30 - 6:00 pm, followed by combined dinner with Big House Wednesdays from April 22 through May 27 Performance on Sunday, May 31, at the 10:30 service (with a 9:30 warmup) Psalm 98:4a Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! |
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| Church Council NominationsAt the June 14 Congregational Meeting at 11:45 am (following late service), the following Council Board positions will be up for election: Asst. Executive Director, Christian Ed, Lay Ministry, Property, and Stewardship. If you are interested in more information or would like to be considered for any of these, please contact Scott Golz: sgolz1@ameritech.net OR 708-878-4754 or members of council. |
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Rest Your SoulMoms of Trinity, join Chassy Datoli on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 7-8 pm in the 2nd floor parent’s room for an hour of comforting comradery with other moms. For more info about contact Chassy at 630-386-0326. |
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6th Annual Jim Van Ewyk Memorial Golf OutingSeptember 19, 2026
Sugar Creek Golf Course, Villa Park, IL
First Tee Time: 1:00 PM
Dinner Begins: 5:00 PM We’re looking for local businesses to
sponsor individual holes or other parts of the outing. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Bob Rundgren at rundgy@gmail.com. We hope to see you there! |
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Stewardship NewsTrinity has been blessed many times this past year. Our financial position at the end of 2025 was $36,912.96 in net income. We have savings of $36K and a CD of $100K. Our investments include stock and the Foundation account. At the end of March, the stock value was $55.6K and the LCMS Foundation
account was $372.7K. During March, Trinity repaid the final amount of $35K borrowed from our Foundation account in 2020. Our Schlechte account has a balance of $35,750.54. The accumulated interest in the Schlechte account is $14,256.54 and represents the amount available to support someone seeking a degree in church work. Our outstanding loan from LCEF has a balance of $76,083.77 at the end of April. Trinity continues to support our missions: English District LCMS, Adult Christian Care, Outreach House, Voice Of Care and Lutheran Church Charities. Rev. Jonathan and Deaconess Cheryl Naumann, our English District Missionaries in the Dominican Republic, are retiring at the end of August. Trinity will be selecting another LCMS missionary to support. Trinity sent the spring tuition payment of $1,500 to Ft. Wayne Seminary in support of Reece Parlier, our Adopt A Student. The Adopt A Bill program continues to support our ongoing expenses and building upkeep. Our 2nd Quarter donations will help with the electric ($8K/year) and AT&T ($6K/year) expenses. The Stewardship Board is available to answer any questions you may have. Please reach out to Shelly Bychowski, Debra Banks, Bonnie Dale and Rhonda Halpin |
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Worship ServicesSaturdays 4:30 pm Sundays 8 am & 10:30 am Save the Date June 18 - Third Thursdays July 16- Third Thursdays August 20- Third Thursdays September 13 - Rally Day |
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NEWSLETTER: Each month you will receive a newsletter from Trinity in your email. If you have any upcoming news, events, photos or other information to share, please email evangelism@trinityvp.com or marnarundgren@gmail.com |
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