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THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION AT TRINITY: The Lord’s Supper is celebrated in this congregation in the belief and confidence that in this Sacra-
ment, Christ is truly present, giving us His body and blood, in, with and under the forms of bread
and wine (1 Corinthians 10:16, Mark 14:22-24). As Christians (and specifically as Missouri Syn-
od Lutherans), we believe that it is through Jesus Christ alone that we have the hope of eternal life.
We believe that we are sinners in need of forgiveness and that in the Lord’s Supper, God gives that
forgiveness, strengthens our faith, and strengthens our union with Him and each other (Romans 3:23, Matthew
26:26-28). As Christians, we also believe that as we come to the Lord’s Supper, we are making a commitment to
amend our sinful lives with the help of the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 2:19, Romans 8:6).
GUESTS AND VISITORS: Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their
harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet
instructed or confirmed, or who hold to a doctrinal position differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran
Church - Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor (1 Corin-
thians 11:27-29). At Trinity we practice Close Communion as adopted by our Synod in Convention.
ALCOHOL CONTENT IN WINE: The “red” wine in the chalice and in the outer rings of the communion cup tray
contains alcohol. The “white” wine in the center of the tray is de-alcoholized wine (alcohol nearly 100% removed).
You may use the red or white wine in the tray but please remember that the chalice has only “red” wine with normal
alcohol content.
Q: Typical question asked by visitors: Can only LCMS members take communion at Trinity Burr Ridge?
A: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has never understood or applied the historic practice of close[d]
Communion in such a way as to mean that only LCMS members are permitted to commune at LCMS altars.
The official position of the Synod is that not only are members of other Lutheran churches with whom we are in altar
and pulpit fellowship invited to commune with us, but also that in certain extraordinary cases of pastoral care and in
emergencies members of churches not in fellowship with us may be given Communion. The Synod stated, for exam-
ple, in 1986 "that pastors and congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod continue to abide by the prac-
tice of close Communion, which includes the necessity of exercising responsible pastoral care in extraordinary situa-
tions and circumstances" (1986 Res. 3-08 "To Maintain Practice of Close Communion"). Please see
www.lcms.org for more information.
Gluten Free Communion Wafers Available Upon Request ~ Please request from Pastor Bob at least
10 minutes before the service.
Trinity Lutheran Church and School To save the lost and to strengthen the saved ~ Matthew 28:18-20
Church Announcements For The Week of December 10, 2017
Second Sunday in Advent 8:30 a.m. Devine service will follow page #184
Opening #343; Sermon: #347; Closing: #344
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service HC
9:45 a.m. Bible Class in the Church Library
Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival.” The
focus of the entire season is the celebra-tion of the birth of Jesus Christ in his
First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ in his Second Advent.
Today is the Second Sunday of Advent, another purple or
blue candle, the Candle of “ Preparation for the coming King” is lit.
The poinsettias are placed on God’s altar by The Altar Guild,
thanking and praising God for the gift of his son, Jesus.
Gift cards will be available for purchase at church between services on December 10 and 17. The sale of these cards are a fund-raiser for Trinity Lutheran
Rejoice Choir, Grades 3 & 4 ~ 8:30 a.m. Devine Service "Dance and Sing for the Lord Will be With us" arr by Hal Hopson.
Dance and sing for the Lord will be with us. Glory, hallelujah. Peace and justice soon will be with us. Glory, hallelujah. Clap your hands and sing. Glory, hallelujah. Joyful voices ring. Glory, hallelujah.
Soon a Son will come through Jesse. His delight shall be the Lord. He shall reign with truth and justice. Come, O Savior come. Wolf and lamb shall rest together, calf and lion shall join as friends. Peace shall come to all the na-tions. Come, O Savior, come.
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JOY CLUB: Join us on Thursday, December 14 at 11:30 a.m. Please bring a $3.00 gift for Crazy Bunco. Contact Joyce Tomes at 630-257-2927
or Helen Voelz at 630-325-1063 if you have questions.
Church News
COME AND JOIN THE BELL AND/OR SANCTUARY CHOIRS!!!
The Bell Choir plays in church, at the 8:30 a.m. services only, about once a month, and we have weekly rehearsals. The Bell Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings in the church narthex from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The ability to read music is not required, but helpful, and anyone high school age and beyond is most welcome to join us!
The Sanctuary Choir sings in church, at the 8:30 a.m. services only, and also has Wednesday evening rehearsals, in the church balcony, from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. We sing in unison, 2-part and 4-part harmony formats, and all voice parts are needed and welcome! We sing anthems from the 16th Century right up to the present, and, WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN!
Weekend of October 5, 6 and 7th of 2018! Hosted by The Board of Christian Education…. Road trip to the Ark En-counter ~ https://arkencounter.com/ and Creation Museum ~ https://creationmuseum.org/ both located outside of Cin-cinnati, OH. We will be taking a Charter Bus and will be staying in a Hotel for 2 nights. In order to plan this trip we will need to know who is interested. If you are interested we will need a $50.00 deposit by Sunday ~ December 3, 2017 to hold your spot. We are limited to only 56 people. Costs are estimated as follows for transportation, meals, en-trance fees and hotel: These are maximum costs and could be reduced. This is a great fellowship event and hope this is the first of future trips. Please reach out to Rob Grady at rgrady@tlbr.org or myself at patcermak@itgtrans.com with any questions you may have.
Saturday, December 23 ~ No Church Sunday, December 24 ~ 9:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m. Contemporary HC 6:30 p.m. Traditional HC, 10:00 p.m. Candlelight
Monday, December 25 ~ 10:00 a.m. HC
Age 59 and under - $425 for single occupancy$285 for double occupancy $235 for triple occupancy
Age 60 and over - $405 for single occupancy $265 for double occupancy $220 for triple occupancy
Our Advent Worship Services The services will focus on different Chrismons.
Advent 2 ~ Wednesday, December 13 ~ Star of David
Advent 3 ~ Wednesday, December 20 ~ Dove and Seashell Advent 4 ~ Sunday Morning, December 24 ~ Anchor Cross
It is my pleasure to introduce to you our new Visitation Pastor at Trinity, Pastor David Bottorff. Pastor Bottorff was most recently the Senior Pastor at Saint John Lutheran Church in Darien, IL.
He is in a retirement plan where he is working part time at St. John and will now also help Pastor Bob at Trinity. Pastor Bottorff will preach one weekend a month at Trinity and will visit some of our members at their homes or assisted living communities once a month. He will bring God’s Word and Sacrament
with him during these visits. Please join me in welcoming Pastor Bottorff to our church.
Mark your calendar for the Trinity Dinner-Dance and Auction -Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018! If you are purchasing gift cards for a friend or family member this Christmas, please consid-er buying an extra one to donate to our “Gift Card Pull”. Any amount would be appreciated - $5, $10, $25 - categories could include: coffee, restaurants, gas, grocery stores…… You can easily order gift cards through the school TRIP program! Donations can be left in the
school office. Questions? Please see Mrs. Hansen or Mrs. Michaelsen. THANK YOU!!!!!
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BIBLE STUDIES All studies are weekly unless otherwise noted. Sunday Morning Adult and Youth Bible Studies – 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. The Adult Study is held in the Church Library, they are using the Answers in Genesis curriculum. Small Group TLC meets in the lower level of school, “The Miracles of Mercy” Sunday School is held in the church lower level for Three-Year-Olds through Grade 8
Sunday Evening “Fit for Life” our Adult Confirmation Class will meet from 6:30 - 8p.m. in the church library.
Tuesday Evening We are studying “Driven Heroes of the Faith” in the school conference room at 7:00 p.m. This class is facilitated by Rob Grady.
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 will continue a study of Hebrews. Come when you can. Extra study guides available.
Wednesday Morning TLC TLC Bible Study Group will meet in the Church Library. This class is led by Rob Grady (708-839-1200 ext. 6). They are studying the book of “Romans”.
Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bible Class meets weekly at 1:00 p.m. in the home of Susie Carr (630-323-3688).
Thursday Evening TLC TLC Bible Study Group meets the second and fourth Thursday. The class is led by Sharon Wendte (630-455-1775).
Friday Evening TLC TLC Bible Study Group meets at the Gustafson’s and is led by Cliff Gustafson (815-372-9937).
Youth News
Church News
Please use the “Trinity Lutheran and Blueberry Hill Voucher” found in the church narthex or at school. When you plan your next meal out, go to the Darien Blueberry Hill Café. This is an easy way to
help the school raise money. 10% of your bill will be donated to Trinity Lutheran School.
School News
Winter Retreat to Camp Luther on January 2-5. The cost will remain at $150 and monies can be used from your ac-count. The sign up sheets are up in the Youth Room and in the Seventh Grade Confirmation room. Friends are welcome to attend. Parents are needed to drive the 6 hours to the camp.
The new flower calendar for 2018 is now up and ready for people to sign up. Sign up early to get your favorite date.
The cost is $40 which pays for two bouquets of flowers. Thank you for helping us beautify the altar. ~ The Altar Guild.
Pizza sales will be during the month of January. They can be picked up on Friday, February 2, from noon till 1 p.m. And from 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In the past, we have collected Coke product codes to enter here in the office to earn money for our school. Now, Coke has changed to a new program. You can enter the codes yourself at home or
bring them into the office to have someone else enter them. Step 1: Go to https://us.coca-cola.com/give/
Step 2: Choose Donate to School Step 3: Enter Trinity Lutheran School, Burr Ridge
Step 4: Sign up/sign in Step 5: Enter codes (Codes can be scanned directly using a mobile device.)
This is an easy way everyone can earn money for our school!
Trinity’s annual Children’s Christmas Program will be held on
Sunday, December 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the school gym. They are excited to share the good news of Jesus’ birth with you
as they present “The Colors of Christmas.
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WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS is a 30-minute, weekly
television program led by a Lutheran pastor and the
messages are focused toward those who are at home or
in the hospital featuring classic Lutheran Worship.
Sunday 11:30am ~ (TLN) Comcast 138
Aging Care Connections and Hope Lutheran Church invite you to join them for a free senior lunch, fellowship and entertainment on Wednesday, December 13th at 12 p.m. A Bible Study begins at 11:15 a.m. with lunch
following at Hope Lutheran Church, 6455 Joliet Road, Countryside. Please RSVP by calling Aging Care Con-nections at 708.354.1323 before Tuesday, Dec 12. A pasta meal from Salerno’s and Christmas carols to sing.
Community News
March for Life Chicago~ Join area Lutherans and thousands of pro-life advocates at the March for Life Chicago on January 14, 2018, to witness to the sanctity of human life and hear inspira-
tional speakers affirming the value of life and underscoring the importance of continuing to speak out for life. Meet on Federal Plaza, 50 W. Adams Street, Chicago, at 1:55 p.m. under the
LOVE AFFIRMS LIFE banner, or Ride a bus leaving from Trinity Lutheran Church, 1001 Kimberly Way, Lisle, leaving at 1 p.m. Suggested bus ride donation is $10 (to cover cost for the round-trip bus ride). Call Kris Blackwell at 630-234-1491 to reserve your seat. Space is limited.
St. John’s Lutheran Church and School cordially invites you to our Annual Christmas Concert, “JOY HAS DAWNED”, 505 South Park Road, LaGrange, IL 60525, on Sunday evening, December 10th, at 6:30 p.m. Under the direction of David Lincoln, this evening of music will feature St. John’s adult and youth choirs and orchestra. The program will include a variety of sacred music and familiar carols. A free-will offering will be received at the concert in support of St. John’s Music Ministry. For further information, please contact our church office at 708.354.1690 or visit our website at sjlagrange.com.
Historic St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Soup Kitchen, 2108 W. 21st Street, Chicago
We thank you for your continued support of this ministry through your prayers, gifts of time and talents.
We are always in need of Styrofoam cups, paper products such as plates, silverware,
Napkins, paper towels and toilet paper. If you would like to help serve food,
the next opportunity is December 12 . Meet at the church office at 11 a.m.
The West Towns Chorus presents “Jingle All The Way” with special guests: Midwest Crossroad Chorus, First United Methodist Chancel Ringers,
Affinity Strings, Carolyn May, and more! Tivoli Theatre 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove,
Sunday, December 10, 2 p.m. Ticket Price starting at $20. Purchase tickets online at WestTowns.org/christmas or by calling 630-201-5544. A shuttle
from the Curtiss Street parking deck to the Tivoli will be available before and after each show.
The Singing Men of Oak Brook & Director Lee McGinty Present “And on Earth, Peace” Sunday, December 17 at 2:30 p.m. ~ Featuring Guest Artist, The Chicago
Brass Band, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets are $15.00 for an adult, $5 for a teenager, under 12 are free. Payment can be made online at www.singingmenoakbrook.org, day of: you can pay cash, check or
This Christmas season, you are encouraged to come and be a part of Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, special “Service of Remembrance” to be held on
Saturday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Trinity church office at 630-964-1272 or chad.leonard@tlc4u.org. Holidays can be hard when you have lost someone close. This beautiful candlelit service will help you to experience the amazing gift of God’s eternal presence with us, always. Refreshments will be served following the service.
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Those Serving This Weekend…..
Sunday Preacher…...………………………..................……….....Pastor Dave Bottorff
Saturday Preacher…….…………………..…………………….……Pastor Dave Bottorff
Organist..……..……..….…...…....……………….……………………….....Howard Eggert
Contemporary Worship Leader……………………………..……………......Kiko Negron
Saturday Reader……………………………………………..…………...…….....Poppi Sass
Guitarist………………...…………..…………………………………..………...…..Lisa Haak
Altar Guild ~ Volunteers
Usher Group 3: 8:30 a.m. ~ Steve Voelz, Alan VanDahm, Keith Wendte
Usher Group 1: 11:00 a.m. ~ Richard Thorburn, Jr., Gerald Tiedt,
Gene Weisbecker, Frank Mika Jr., Bill Harris
Communion Assistants: Saturday ~ 6:30 p.m.: Jake Bulthuis
Sunday ~ 11:00 a.m. : Mark Winterroth and Cliff Gustafson
Acolytes: Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m.: Zachary Schwoebel and Jackson Crispin
11:00 a.m.: Lawton Knappenburger and Matthew Gerhardt
Greeters: Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m.: Matilda Koppera
11:00 a.m.: Todd and Christine Suddreth
Sunday Advent 2 December 10
8:30 a.m. Devine Service
9:45 a.m. Bible Class and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship HC
6:30 p.m. Fit for Life (CL)
Monday December 11
6:30 p.m. Advent Tea (TFH)
Tuesday December 12
11:15 a.m. St. Matthews (OP)
6:30 p.m. Bell Choir (N)
7:00 p.m. Co-ed Basketball (G)
7:00 p.m. TLC(CR)
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (CH)
Wednesday December 13
10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Advent 2 Service
6:30 a.m. Men’s BC (CL)
10:30 a.m. TLC (CL)
4:45 p.m. Public School Confirmation (CL)
Thursday December 14
11:30 a.m. JOY Club (TFH)
1:00 p.m. Ladies BC (OP)
6:45 p.m. TLC Wendte (CR)
7:30 p.m. Praise Band (CH)
Friday December 15
Saturday December 16
8:30 a.m. Trustees
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Santa’s Helper
5:00 p.m. Youth to Mini-golf
6:30 p.m. Celebration Service HC
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For All Your Trinity Informational Needs! Announcements & Sermons,
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Trinity Lutheran Church & School 11500 German Church Rd. Burr Ridge, IL 60527 708-839-1200 /church 708-839-1444 /school www.TLBR.org.
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life." The child
thought about this for a moment, then said "So why is the groom wearing black?"
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Our Members who are homebound…. Don Tomes, Aileen Mastney
Our Members who are in assisted living or nursing homes…. Joyce Miegel, Joyce Rabas, Lorraine Buczko,
Jeanette Wielebinicki, Laurie Verba
“As we bask in the glow of God Himself choosing, from His freedom and through His immeasur-able power, to sanctify every aspect and moment of human life by taking flesh and passing through
every stage of human growth and development, and sanctifying each of those moments, let’s do the very hard work of taking our faith seriously and, knowing God loves us and will always for-give every sin, let’s winsomely and gently live in such a way we show the world a better way.
Our Members or Friends of Our Members In The Military….. Peter Davidovitch (South Korea) US Army Pilot, godson of Bill & Judy Jung
Thomas Logan ~nephew of Cathy LaFlame Andrea Logan ~niece of Cathy LaFlame
Sarah Mears~ National Guard Kris Randolph (Active Duty~Scott AFB) Air Force airman ~ son of Joan Randolph
Jeremy Marwitz (US) ~ Grandson of Lee Marwitz Chaplain Mike Sneath (Virginia)
Lt. Col. Timothy Luther Albrecht ~ Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico
Lt. Col. Angie Marie Albrecht, MD (Kirtland, AFB, NM) Daughter-in-law of Pastor & Janet Albrecht
Michael Grimes (Ft. Carson, CO) member, son of Janet Grimes Chaplain Mike Moreno~ Pursuing a masters degree in order to serve with wounded warriors.
nephew of Bessie Kuske
Adam Koshiol ~ ARNG-2006-2012, Air Force National Guard, son of Kim Valentino
Michael Michalek ~ (Oxnard, CA) Reservist ~ son of Cindy Stutz
Serrica Michalek ~ (Oxnard, CA) Reservist ~ daughter-in-law of Cindy Stutz
Devin Mosely ~ (US Army, Ft. Carson ,CO) Deployed to Afghanistan
Connor Mersch ~ US Army, Fort Benning, GA
Riley Gentile ~ US Army Paratrooper in Texas, cousin of Sharleen VanDahm
Our Members who are celebrating their baptismal birthdays the week of Dec. 10
Joyce Tomes, Andrew DeWitt, Dorothy Anderson, Lauren Grady, Alexis Ternig, David Bottger, Brian Orrick, Joanne Wielebnicki,
Joel Vickers, Lisa Haak, Kathleen Howard, John Moore
Our Members who are celebrating wedding anniversaries the week of Dec. 10
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Week of December 3 Weekend Worship Attendance ~ 274 Communion ~ 144
Planning a Baptism or a Wedding at Trinity? A Meeting with Pastor Geaschel is required before every Baptism & Wedding. Please call the church
office to schedule your appointment with Pastor Bob.
Prayers
The Week of December 10 Don Baumruck ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Sandy
Sherry LaFlame ~ Prayers of thanks that she is home recovering ~ Req. by Greg and Cathy LaFlame Roberta Kleyweg ~ Prayers for healing from cancer ~ Req. by Susan Kleyweg
Family of Jeri Machino ~ Prayers of comfort after Jeri’s passing ~ Req. by Melinda Borchardt Jenifer ~ Prayers for good health ~ Req. by Barbara
Armando Cantele ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Nicole Cantele Liem Nguyen ~ Prayers for healing after surgery ~ Req. by Jeanne Arturi
Scott Browne ~ Prayers for strength George Keltz ~ Prayers for comfort and healing
Burt Beyer ~ Prayers for continued healing after surgery Richard and Alysa Kocek ~ Blessings on their marriage
December 3 Jon Beck ~ Prayers for health and healing ~ Req. by Lori Trinche
Pat MacLeod ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Betty Pastori Brian Murray ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Betty Pastori
Prayers for comfort for the family of Ellen Tomes on the death of Ellen’s mother ~ Req by Joyce Tomes Ed DeWitt ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req by Andy Dewitt (Andy’s uncle)
Ann Finney Family ~ Prayers for comfort after Ann’s passing ~ Req Nancy Montelbano (cousin) Herb Marohn Family ~ Prayers for comfort after Herb’s passing ~ Req by Nancy Montelbano (friend)
Russell Anderson Family ~ Prayers for comfort after Russell’s passing
November 26 Sherry LaFlame ~ Prayers for comfort and healing after heart surgery ~ Req. by Cathy LaFlame
Mary Girvzanski Family ~ Prayers for comfort after Mary’s death ~ Req. by Crista Childers (her aunt) Rachel Morgan ~ Prayers for healing from cancer ~ Req. by Rick Thorburn
If you would like a prayer request continued, please email or call the church office. If you have a Private Prayer
Request (NOT announced during the worship service) for our Prayer Circle Group please email or call the church office 708-839-1200 or csecretary@tlbr.org Thank you, Nancy
USE THIS QR CODE FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING AT TRINITY!!! When you scan this barcode-like QR code image with a smart phone's QR decoder, it will instantly con-nect you to the mobile version of our church web page. To individuals who are familiar with QR codes, it will provide a quick and easy way to access our electronic giving por-tal. Take your announcements home, create a profile and giving is easy!
Weekly Prayers CANCER PATIENTS: Ted Bulthuis ~ Brother of Jake Bulthuis,
Sheryl Ill ~ Req. by Sandi Bulthuis, Dan Stastny,
Joey O’Shea ~ Brother-in-law of Karla O’Shea, Roberta Kleyweg
Marjorie Duhatschek ~ Judy Jung’s mom, Bob Bordak,
Bill Harris, Peter Trinche ~ Req. by Lori Trinche, John Calkins ~ Lori Trinche
Wilson Gregory ~ 4 years old ~ Req. Nancy Richter, grandson of Dennis Kelly,
Gay Roby and Beth Johnson ~ Req. by Jan Miller,
Joseph Ritson ~ Req. by Ava Franco, Elaine Rice ~ Req. by Susan Villarreal,
Margie Hammes ~ Req. Neil Hammes, Rich Kruse ~ Req. Carol Ball
Rachel & Hope Salverredy, Nanci Saucier, Joyce Meigel,
Scott Browne, Don Tomes ~ Prayers for healing.
Prayers
To Prepare For Next Week’s Worship Service Read: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
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