October 2019

Trinity Lutheran Church

Villa Park, IL


	*Always Growing in Christ*


	Quilts to Aid Families Around the World The 110 quilts our quilters make for Lutheran World Relief were on display the weekend of September 28-29. These quilts give families around the world a life essential, as well as a reminder that they are not alone. From chronic poverty and conflict to drought and typhoon, the intensity of humanitarian needs continues to increase. Each quilt costs approximately $30 to make. Please consider donating to help offset the cost of these quilts.

Women's Bible Studies

It's not too late to join in the fun

The Daughters of the King Bible Study is for young women looking to find faith and fellowship in a fun, low-key setting. We'll be studying Altogether Beautiful by Heidi Goehman, an in-depth study on the Song of Songs which aims to teach us just how much God loves us and calls us beautiful. Typically meets on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month. The schedule through December is as follows: Sept 26, Oct 10 & 24, Nov 14, Dec 12 & 19 (note change in days in December due to Christmas). Please contact Lisa Ticaric with questions lisa@firepipes.org or 630-310-7033

Women's Monday Night Bible Study will be studying Nehemiah this year with the book Perserverance by Donna Pyle. The group typically meets The 2nd & 4th Mondays at 7 pm. Need more info? Contact Deb Thompson.


	Feed My Starving Children! Saturday, October 26, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg Please sign up in the narthex or by filling out this form. Ages 5 - 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Help turn hunger into hope with your own two hands by packing nutritious meals for hungry children around the world.

Halloween Happenings

Friday, October 18, 6-8 pm

At the Iowa Community Center, Villa Park IL

We will be creating a "Spooktakular" scene and handing out goodies to the children of Villa Park.

We are accepting donations of wrapped candy and small playdohs to hand out to the kids. We also will be giving children's Concordia Publishing House books that were given to Trinity at NYG this year.

The Trunk or Treat portion of the event is free for all kids. Stop by and say hello!

Trinity Coffee Shop Corner

The Monday morning knitters just delivered a big box of mittens and hats to The Clothes Closet for a "Back to School" projects. They are currently working on hats, scarves, and slipper socks for the "Christmas at Sea" project for mariners. They'll be sent to New Jersey on November 1.

The adults with disabilities who color in The Trinity Center on Tuesdays will make cards to include with these items. For more information about Christmas at Sea and the Seaman's Church Institute: www.seamenschurch.org/christmas-at-sea

Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Thursday, October 17

Free Coffee

Special Treats

Chair Massages with Katie

Friday Fun Days:

Friday, October 11 & 25

Comfort Dogs Emily and Noel will be back in The Trinity Center to visit with our friends from Seguin. There will also be special craft projects to highlight fall and Halloween.

TCNS Happenings

School is off to a great start. The preschool and pre-k classes are full and there are only a few spots open in the Early Learners program, if anyone is interested in enrolling their 2-year-old.

Pictured below is the pre-k class on the first day of school.


	Pictured to the right is Ms. Kate and her Early Learners enjoying the felt board that was bought with a grant from the English District. It is a picture of the story of Noah's Ark being told. In October Fireman Blaise will visit so the children may learn about fire safety. They always learn so much from his visits, and sometimes he even brings his firetruck! The children are looking forward to Oct. 27th when the children will sing "Jesus Loves Me" at the 10:30 service and also the Barefoot Book Fair will be held. Sample books and order forms will be available the morning of Oct 27th and orders will be taken that morning and through the following week, both through the paper order forms and online. The Halloween celebration will be Oct. 30th. The older classes will parade around the school about 10:45 if weather permits. All of the classes will have Halloween parties run by the fantastic parent (and grandparent) volunteers.

Choir NeWS

CHOIR REHEARSALS BEGIN on Thursday, October 3, at 8:00 pm in the Music Room. As the Psalmist says, "It is good to sing praises to our God!" (Psalm 147:1b).

Have News?

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 Marna Rundgren @ marnarundgren@gmail.com

Deadline is the last Monday of each month.

Save the Date

Anniversary Dinner - November 9th after the 4;30 pm service.

Voter's Meeting - November 17th after the 10:30 am service.