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Trinity ConnectionTrinity Connection
This diagram illustrates how the numerous aspects of our ministry work together to
accomplish our mission of Connecting people in Roselle and beyond in real loving
relationship with God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, with each other
in contagious Christian Community and with their Calling of servanthood.
First Trimester 2014 (January - April) - Vol. 1.4
Helping people who are connecting with our community of faith to
understand, navigate and fully participate in our missional life together.
Welcome to our Family and Guests!
Are you looking for a place to have a deeper relationship with God?
Are you searching for a church in a world that is often too busy to hear your spiritual needs?
Do you long for an inner peace with self, family, surroundings that will withstand the daily pressures?
Do you want find out what are your divine gifts, and how to use them?
You have come to the right place!
We want Trinity Lutheran Church to be your spiritual home and help you get connected with our
community of faith. Whether you are worshipping with us or actively involved with our various
ministries, we want you to experience the joy in connecting to Christ, Community and Calling. At Trinity,
we embrace members and visitors as a whole person – questions, complexities, those searching to fit into
God’s plan. We welcome you to browse the ministries that are listed in this newsletter as we do God’s
work in Christ’s name. We all have a place in God’s ministry; let us help you find yours.
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Alpha Ministry
Contact: Pastor Tom Gibbons
(630) 259-8466 or
A Taste and See - Dinner and Introduction to the
Alpha Course: Saturday evening, January 4 at the
Trinity Community Center 6:30 p.m. Register at
Trinity Connect or in person at the connection
center through January 4.
The Alpha Course: Alpha is an introduction to Jesus
Christ and the Christian faith. Invite your
un-churched family members, friends,
and co-workers to attend the Alpha
Course together with you. Alpha is built
around a meal together, a large group
teaching session, and small group
discussion of the all-important questions
concerning Jesus and the Christian faith: Who is
Jesus? What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus?
Can my life really be full and rich with meaning and
impact?
Tuesday evenings, January 14 – March 25 at the
Trinity Community Center 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Evangelism Training Ministry
Contact: Pastor Doug Warmann
(630) 251-2238 or
Share the Good News: This class is
an introduction to learning how to
share the Gospel with others around
you. Sunday, Jan. 12 at 12:30 p.m.
or Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.
The Functional Focus of Ministries related to this aspect is
praying and the process of building prayer filled relationships.
Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Contact: Pastor Doug Warmann
(630) 251-2238 or
Spiritual Connections Seminar: This
new course is designed to teach
people how to connect with God
through prayer and take the next step
in their personal prayer life. Offered
Jan. 21, Feb. 10, 25, March 13 at 7
p.m.; Jan. 25, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m.; Jan.
26, Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m.
Daily Disciplines Devotional Team: Receive a brief
daily prayer and Scripture devotional by e-mail.
Additional Contact: Pam Storz (630) 259-8475 or
Prayer Group: This team prays for the needs of
members, ministries, our community, nation and
world. We meet to pray on the 1st & 3
rd Sundays
from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1.
Contact: Pat Nagel
(630) 259-8427 or
Prayer Chain: Individuals on this team receive a
prayer list by e-mail or letter and pray on their own
for the requests received by Trinity families each
week.
School Prayer Team: Individuals on this team pray
on their own for the needs expressed by Trinity
teachers & student families.
Worship Prayer Team: We are seeking individuals
who will pray before and/or after worship services
with people who express a prayer request.
Prayer & Spiritual DisciplinesPrayer & Spiritual Disciplines
The Functional Focus of Ministries related to this aspect is evangelizing
and engaging people in the process of Spiritual Conversation.
Personal & Corporate OutreachPersonal & Corporate Outreach
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Adult Bible Study Ministry
Contact: Pastor Bob Pudell
At Trinity, we believe the best way to learn more
about our God is to discover Him through His Word.
It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs
and living.
We offer a variety of opportunities to be into God’s
Word and to fellowship with others on the journey of
faith. We offer different studies available every day of
the week at our church campus taught by Trinity staff
and also in homes led by members.
Check us out and find out what you’ve been missing!
Bible Study Basics: This new seminar is
designed to teach people how the Bible
came to be, and how to study it for life
application and transformation.
Bible Study groups meet together regularly
to journey together through the scriptures and
encourage one another in faith.
Weekly Bible Studies—Large Groups
Sundays at 9:30 and 11 a.m., and Wednesdays
at 9:30 a.m., with Pastor Charles Mueller Sr. in
the Family Life Center.
Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. with Pastor Tom
Noll in the Family Life Center.
Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 a.m. with Pastor
Mueller, Jr. in the family Life Center.
Weekly Bible Studies—Small Groups
Wednesday’s from 9:30-10:30 a.m. with Pastor
Tom Gibbons in the Activity Room.
Tuesdays from 9:30—11 a.m. in the Church
Library to study the Scripture readings from the
previous Sunday. Led by Arlene Eisenbraun.
Third Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the
school Library led by Deaconess Rogene Lis.
Small Groups—At Church and Homes
Mon. 7-8:30 p.m. every other week, led by
Gail Walsh.
Wed. 7-8:30 p.m. (1st & 3
rd weeks of the month)
at Jill Kelm’s house (led by Jill).
Thu. 9-10:30 a.m. (1st & 3
rd weeks of the month)
at Val Rygel’s home (led by Val).
Every other Sunday from 9:15-10:45 a.m. in
Trinity’s Conference Room 1. This is a couples
group that is currently led by David Neukuckatz.
Every other Sunday from 11-12:15 a.m. in
Trinity’s Community Center. This is a couples
group that is currently studying the sermon
scriptures for that week. This group is led by
Joe Henry.
Every other Sunday 7-8:30 p.m. at Steve Board’s
home. This is a couples group that is currently
studying the book of Colossians. This group is led
by Steve Board.
The 2nd
and 4th Thursday of the month from
1:30-3 p.m. at Trinity. This is a women’s group
that is currently studying Lies Women Believe.
This group is led by Laverne Nagel.
Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Trinity. This is a
men’s group that is currently studying 1
Corinthians. This group is led by Pastor
Warmann.
1st and 3
rd Sunday’s of the month from 4-6 p.m.
led by Tom Gibbons and Val Rygel. This group is
currently studying the Gospel of Mark.
Child and Family Ministry
Contact: Gail Kabacinski
(630) 894-3263, ext. 223, or
Pioneer Club: A midweek program for children
grades Kindergarten-6th meets every Wednesday
from 5:45-8:00 p.m.
9:30 Sunday School: A Sunday program for children
grades pre-school -5th. Children gather for an hour
to learn about Jesus as
their Lord and Savior
and what it means to
follow him.
The Functional Focus of Ministries related to this aspect is
teaching and the process of discovering the spiritual life.
Season of Life Specific MinistriesSeason of Life Specific Ministries
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11:00 Kidz Church: A Sunday program for children
ages 4-9. Begin worship as a family, then during
the service, Pastor will excuse children to
professional teachers.
The “Lords Prayer” Faith Milestone: Parents of four
year-olds will learn how to pray with and teach their
children how to pray at our informational
session. Later we will celebrate this milestone in your
children’s lives A special prayer pillow will be given
to each child to commemorate this special time of
their life. Two-year olds will receive a Toddler Bible
Sat., Feb 18 at 5p.m. or Sun., Feb. 19 at 11 a.m.
Elementary School Ministry
Contact: Dr. Robert Libka
(630) 894-3263 x213 or
Trinity’s ESM serves in an advisory capacity to the
school principal and offers many opportunities for
service; hands-on or strategy building. Various
volunteer roles provide avenues for Christ’s redeemed
to witness, model, teach, worship, enjoy fellowship,
help us to be good stewards of school resources,
provide valued service, oversee ministry, and enlist the
support of others.
Trinity, The Modern Christian School: Lay volunteers
serve as classroom aides, office helpers, lunchroom
monitors, and help with specific events such as plays,
special services, and concerts.
School Improvement Committee (Sub-committee of
ESM): Participants work closely with the school
principal, share expertise, study systems, review
curriculum, provide training, plan strategically,
celebrate successes, and assist with implementation.
Classroom Volunteers: This wonderful service
opportunity contributes greatly to the outstanding
education Trinity is able to offer our students.
Volunteers may witness their calling by working with
a single student, helping a teacher to develop
instructional materials, or a variety of capacities
whereby volunteer skill and passion are matched to
school needs.
8TH Annual Dinner Auction March 15, 2014 - Itasca
Country Club: Many committed volunteers work
together under lay leadership to plan this major
annual event. Everyone 21 and over is encouraged
to attend and support our incredible school ministry.
Significant resources are generated as a result of the
work of the planning committee, volunteer gift
donors, sponsors, set-up and decorating team,
publicity committee, participants in the event.
Trinity School provides many extra-curricular
opportunities for students and produces significant
events for school, church, and community.
Upcoming events include:
January 12, 2014 School Parent Meeting
Academic Fairs
January 23, 2014 Grade 4 Simple Machines
January 28, 2014 Grades 6 and 8 Science Fair
January 31, 2014 Grade 5 Social Studies Fair
February 6, 2014 Community Night (Grades K-2)
March 10-16, 2014 Scholastic Book Fair
March 14, 2014 Grandparents Day
April 25, 2014 Fine Arts Festival
April 29-May 1, 2014 Confirmation Nights of
Witness
May 16, 2014 Walkathon
May 30, 2014 Field Day
June 3, 2014 Graduation
Men’s Ministry
Contact: Pastor Tom Gibbons
(630) 259-8466 or
Men’s Ministry Team: This administrative team is
responsible for planning and implementing
Men’s activities: Christian fellowship, learning,
and mentoring.
Sr. Adult Ministry
Leader: Pastor Tom Gibbons
Contact: Pam Storz
(630) 259-8475 or
Season of Life Specific Ministries (cont.)Season of Life Specific Ministries (cont.)
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This ministry provides life stage specific ministry
activities, services, and ongoing educational
opportunities for those over the age of 55 and for family
members who are caring for their senior loved ones.
JOY Group: This group is an ongoing monthly
fellowship gathering. Meetings are on the 4th Monday
of the month – AM and PM gatherings and other
scheduled special events at other times. Open to all
over the age of 50.
Continental Breakfast and Seminar Real Money Talk
for Women: We offer a financial planning seminar
sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
focusing on the unique financial needs of women.
For both pre-retirement and retirement aged
women. January 18, 2014 at 8:30 a.m.
Heart-to-Heart Seminar: This seminar is designed to
begin a dialogue between seniors and their children
or other care givers concerning the wishes and
desires of the senior family members for their own
care during their later years. February 15, 2014.
A Celebration of the Generations: We provide a
special weekend worship focus and a variety of
intergenerational activities designed to bring the six
generations of our Trinity family together in service
to the Lord and to one another. April 26-28, 2014.
The Trinity Adult Resource Center (ARC): Browse
our website, www.trinityrosellearc.com, and visit
our drop-in information center located in Trinity’s
Rm. 102 designed to help seniors and their family
members locate resources in our community for the
enhancement of life during the senior years.
Women’s Ministry
Contact: Amy Herring
(630) 894-3263 x220 or
Book Club: Women meet together for discussion of
pre-determined books. Discussion is geared toward a
Christian woman’s point of view.
Monday nights 7 p.m. The Marketplace.
Feb. 3 – The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.
Mar. 3 – The Faithful Place by Tana French.
Apr. 7 – Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson.
Breakfast Club: Women meet together for a
devotion and lively conversation at The Brunch Café
in Roselle for an hour.
Bunco: Women gather to hear a devotion, eat a
dinner, play Bunco and enjoy fellowship. Prizes are
awarded. $10 per person. RSVP a must! The next
Bunco is Fri. Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Comedy Night: Women are invited to watch
comedienne Anita Renfroe
on DVD in the Marketplace
on Fri., Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.
Dessert and warm drinks will
be served.
Youth Ministry
Contact: Mark Novacek
(630) 894-3263 or
Confirmation: Our Confirmation program is a two
year program and is for students who are
interested in claiming their faith as their own.
Open to 7th and 8th grade years but it is not
limited to this age range. We meet every
Wednesday night from
6:30-8:30 p.m. at Trinity
(Sept.-Nov. and Jan.-
April). The primary focus
is the Bible and Luther’s
Small Catechism.
The Sunday Night
Experience: The Sunday
Night Experience meets
every Sunday night from
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the
Community Center in
Roselle for high school
students. Every week we concentrate on a specific
theme (dating, friendships, stress, school, etc.) and
use scripture to discuss how we can apply it to our
lives. We do this through music, drama, dance,
games, videos, small groups and more! Come out
early at 5:00 and have dinner with us and play
video games in our new lounge or basketball in
the gym.
Youth Gathering: The second annual Northern
Illinois District Wide High School Gathering will be
on Friday April 25, 2014 at 7 p.m. and Saturday,
April 26, 2014 from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tickets are
$40. The weekend is entitled Collision—
Encounters with the Savior.
Season of Life Specific Ministries (cont.)Season of Life Specific Ministries (cont.)
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Baptism Ministry
Leader: Pastor Doug Warman
Contact: Linda Johnson
(630) 259-8451 or
We provide pre-baptism training the third
Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. or meet
individually with people who desire baptism for
themselves or for their children.
Communion Ministry
Contact: Brent Sneller
Communion assistants help out once every 6 weeks
during worship serving communion with the elders
and pastors. Training is provided for those who
are interested.
Connection Center Ministry
Contact: Pastor Tom Gibbons
(630) 259-8466 or
Connection Center Hosts: Connection Center hosts
are people who have a caring heart of concern for
the assimilation of our members and guests into the
life in Christ. congregational resources and into into
next steps in their lives of Christian discipleship.
Drama Ministry
Contact: Tim Johnson
(630) 259-8469 or
Members create memorable 411 advertising and
drama skits during our worship services.
Lector Ministry
Contact: Scott Petersen
Lectors read scripture during worship services once
every 6 weeks. Training is provided for those who
are interested.
Usher Ministry
Contact: Brian Pesch
People on this team greet worshipers, collect
offerings and help out during services. Training is
provided for those who are interested.
Wedding Ministry
Leader: Pastor Charles Mueller Jr.
Contact: Main Office (630) 894-3263
Worship Leading Ministry
Contact: Karen Mueller
(630) 894-3263 x283 or
Praise Choir: The Praise Choir sings once a month for
11 a.m. worship. The rehearsal for this service is the
Thursday evening prior at 7:30 p.m.
Praise Band: The Praise Band plays at 11 a.m.
services. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at
7:00 p.m.
Song leading: Song leaders are chosen through an
audition process and lead worship at 11 a.m.
Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Andrew Schempf
(630) 894-3263 x207 or
Gloria Dei Choir: Gloria Dei sings for 8:00 a.m. and
9:30 a.m. worship several times a month and also for
festival services and pageants. Rehearsals are on
Thursday evenings beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The Functional Focus of Ministries related to this aspect is
worshipping and the process of becoming a worshiper.
Worship & Special ServicesWorship & Special Services
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The Functional Focus of Ministries related to this aspect is
fellowshipping and the process of committing to covenant community.
Membership, Life Groups & Pastoral CareMembership, Life Groups & Pastoral Care
Men’s Choir: Men’s Choir sings for 8:00 & 9:30 a.m.
worship about once a month and at various other
services and special events. There is one rehearsal
prior to the date that they sing.
Trinity Brass: Brass meets for
rehearsals on Tuesday
evenings at 7:00 p.m. They
play for various worship
services, pageants and
special events.
Solo Instrumentalists: Brass, woodwinds, percussion
and strings are needed periodically for pageants and
special services.
Contact: Karen Pautsch
(847) 891-1754 or [email protected]
Gospells: Gospbells is an adult handbell group that
plays for various weekend worship services as well as
festival services. Gospbells rehearses on Thursdays
at 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Kay Davis
(815) 244-8090 or [email protected]
His Glory Recorder Ensemble: The recorder group
plays for Monday night 7:00 p.m. worship once a
month. The group rehearses on a Wednesday
evening once a month at Grace Lutheran Church
in Streamwood.
Life Group Ministry
Leader: Pastor Doug Warman
Contact: Pam Storz
(630) 259-8475 or [email protected]
LIFE Groups: At Trinity, we believe that life is meant
to be shared - we belong in
community. Jesus Himself had a small
group fellowship of twelve men. We,
as Christ followers, are not meant to
live in isolation from others but rather
are to be involved in fellowship.
We have different Life Groups meeting on every day
of the week. We have LIFE Groups just for men, just
for women, and just for couples. Through these
groups, a wide variety of subjects are discussed
including Bible studies, topical studies, studies of
special interest, and studies relating to the sermon
preached each week at Trinity.
There are opportunities to join a group, to lead a
group, and to assist with the needs of the ministry
(recruiting, training, curriculum development, and
administrative support).
Membership Ministry
Contact: Pastor Tom Gibbons
(630) 259-8466 or
Membership Exploration Series - Trinity’s
Membership Process: Our membership process is a
combination of two classes, Sacramental Life
Together and Body Life Basics, that help to prepare
people for active life in Christ and for membership in
the church.
The winter 2014 Membership
Exploration Series begins with the
Welcome Gathering on Sunday evening,
January 19, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.
Sacramental Life Together begins
Sunday, January 26, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
in Rm. 110 for 4 weeks.
Body Life Basics begins Sunday,
February 23,
12:30 – 3:30 pm in Rm. 110 for 4 weeks.
Worship & Special Services (cont.)Worship & Special Services (cont.)
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Christian Life Training Ministry
Leader: Jason Pankau
Contact: Pam Storz
(630) 259-8475 or
At Trinity, we believe that God commands us to make
disciples and that the best possible life is found in
obedience to this command. A disciple of Jesus being
wants us to go beyond self-help and allow Him to use
others in our lives to mentor or coach us into the life
that is truly life.
Delta for Men: David Kelly leads
MEN ONLY through the Delta
journey on Monday nights starting
January 13, for ten weeks 6:30 p.m. -
8:30 p.m. in the Oasis.
Delta for Women: Rogene Lis and Amy Herring lead
WOMEN ONLY through the Delta journey on
Monday nights starting January 13, for ten weeks
from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the REC.
Delta (Men & Women): Vicar Jason Pankau leads the
Delta journey on Wednesday nights starting January
15, for 8 weeks from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in
the Oasis.
Empowered Servanthood: Discover your Spiritual
gifts and how God has designed you to serve the
Kingdom of God on purpose for a purpose. We are
just offering the Online training with mentoring for
this season. The next offering is March 9 for 6 wks
from 9:30 - 11 a.m. in the Activity Room.
Unity in Marriage: Discover how to build a marriage
that experiences and expresses the love of God. The
next Unity in Marriage Retreat is Friday March 14 -
Sunday March 16 at Trinity.
Renew, Refresh,, Refocus Retreat: Our next formal
retreat is planned for May 31 at Trinity.
Financial Peace University: Discover how God’s
wisdom can lead to financial peace in your life.
Online Training: In order to accommodate
challenging schedules it is always possible to take
many of our courses or seminars online and meet
with a mentor to process the material.
The Functional Focus of Ministries related to this aspect is
stewarding and the process of stewarding your life.
Mentoring & Christian Life TrainingMentoring & Christian Life Training
Pastoral Care Ministry
Leader: Pastor Doug Warmann
Contact: Pat Nagel
(630) 259-8427 or
Stephen Ministry Team: Stephen ministers have
received over 50 hours of training to provide
personal care and a listening ear to those going
through various life challenges. Meetings are held on
the 2nd
& 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m.
Training for prospective Stephen Ministry Care Givers
and those wanting to receive excellent training in
caring for others will begin on January 28 at 7 p.m.
Congregational Care Team: As individuals express
needs, individuals in this lay-driven team send notes
of encouragement, make friendly phone calls, and
visit hospitals and rehab facilities expressing the love
of Christ and praying with and for them.
Support Groups: Support Groups of various kinds
meet at Trinity. Grief Group meets monthly at Trinity
on Sundays at 7 p.m. in the Activity Room led by
Pastor Doug Warmann. Caregivers Support Group
meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m. at the Trinity Care Center.
Membership, Life Groups & Pastoral Care (cont.)Membership, Life Groups & Pastoral Care (cont.)
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The Functional Focus of Ministries related to this aspect is
serving and the process of serving with your gifts.
Ministry Teams & MissionsMinistry Teams & Missions
Administrative Support Ministry
Contact: Rogene Lis
630) 894-3263 x218 or
Volunteers help perform various administrative
tasks at Trinity.
Caring Service Ministry
Contact: Amy Herring
(630) 894-3263 x220 or
Alcoholics’ Anonymous: We coordinate meeting
rooms and times for this helpful 12 step group who
helps others stop drinking one day at a time.
Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. www.aa.org.
Be the Blessing – Spring Fest: We go out into our
community and do acts of service/kindness to
people. Activities include picking up trash, spreading
mulch at Roselle buildings & schools, cleaning up
teacher's lounge at LPHS, etc. This will be a mini
mission trip outside of Trinity.
Care Note Booklets: We provide booklets on a
variety of life issue topics, such as depression,
Alzheimer’s, drinking, doubts, etc. People can take
these booklets anonymously.
Clinic: This is a free
clinic for area residents
who are in need. It is an
outreach event to
support the community
by striving to meet
human needs in Christ’s
name. Professionals are on hand to provide free
medical, dental, vision and chiropractic screening,
food, clothing, hair cuts, entertainment, family
photos, prayer and companionship. We hold this
in November.
Collection Closet: We coordinate donations for
Trinity ministries requesting collections and distribute
donations to those ministries.
Comfort Dog: Zippy is our "bridge"
to the people of our congregation
and community to share the love of
Christ. Zippy attends two public
schools consistently, nursing homes,
Trinity’s day school, and other
places as needed.
Deaf Interpretation: We provide a deaf interpreter
for church services when needed.
Drivers: Drivers are available for members in need of
rides to church or medical appointments.
Financial Assistance: We provide financial assistance
(rent, utilities, etc.) to Trinity members and people
in our community through the Bloomingdale
Township office.
Financial Counsel: Financial counseling is available
to members requesting financial assistance from the
Caring Service Ministry. We give partial scholarships
for Financial Peace University.
The Giving Tree: Members have the opportunity to
support other members in need at Christmas through
purchasing Christmas presents.
Habitat for Humanity: We get members connected
to building homes for families in need. Each
Wednesday a group serves for the day in a far
northwest suburb.
Heart-warmers: This group produces DVDs that
contain songs and lyrics to area nursing homes and
senior centers.
Home Repair: There are 3-4 people we call as
needed who help with different projects.
Job Board & Email Distribution List: We post and
email any job related topics or leads to our Seeking
Employment members.
Overeaters’ Anonymous: We coordinate meeting
rooms and times for this helpful 12-step group who
helps others stop eating compulsively one day at a
time.
Piece-Makers Quilting Group: Our quilters hand
make quilts and fleece blankets for the families in
need who attend our Clinic in the fall.
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The Functional Focus of Ministries related to this aspect is
overseeing and the process of investing your life in others.
Axis of Coordinated ServanthoodAxis of Coordinated Servanthood
Clergy & Staff Ministry
Contact: Pastor Charles Mueller Jr.
Weekly Staff meetings for coordination,
motivation and deployment.
Communications Ministry
Contact: Carol Cummings
Print Communications: We welcome volunteers
gifted in graphic artistry as well as people skilled in
print communications and computer graphics to
build this team.
Contact: Lisa Ancona-Roach
Trinity’s Website: People who are skilled in website
development (including SEO, HTML5, etc.) are
welcome to connect with our Web Director, Lisa
Ancona-Roach on volunteer possibilities.
Church Council Ministry
Contact: Bill Wilkinson
Monthly Council Meetings to oversee and approve
the overall legal , financial and strategic plan aspects
of our ministry.
Elder Ministry
Contact: Brian McLaughlin
Weekly communion facilitation and monthly
gatherings to coordinate the shepherding of our
community. They perform follow-ups with members
who exhibit changes in worship attendance to offer
assistance if needed.
Facilities Management Ministry
Contact: Tom Trokye
(630) 894-3263 x226
Volunteers help maintain our facilities.
Sanctity of Human Life Weekend: We support
organizations that care for human life in all stages &
inform our congregation of those organizations.
SonShine Group: A Sunday school & church group
for disabled adults.
Empowered Servanthood Ministry
Contact: Rogene Lis
(630) 894-3263 x218 or
Offering regular assessment of people’s calling and
placement in various ministry teams along with
Empowered Servanthood mentoring and coaching.
Includes the Annual Ministry Fair, Gathering Ministry
team leaders together for coordination, training and
encouragement and regularly Coaching Ministry
Team leaders towards excellence.
Missions Ministry
Contact: Mike Hommowun
St. Matthews Soup Kitchen: Upcoming volunteer
dates are Jan. 16, Feb. 18 and Mar. 20. There are 2
groups for each date. The earlier group gets to St.
Matthews at 9 a.m. and will be kitchen staff. The
second group arrives at 11 a.m. and prepares the
dining room for serving.
Ministry Teams & Missions (cont.)Ministry Teams & Missions (cont.)
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Ministry Index
A Page
Administrative support 9
Adult Bible Study 3
Alpha 2
B
Baptism 6
C
Caring Service 9
Child and Family 3
Christian Life Training 8
Church Council 10
Church Council Training 12
Church & Ministry Planting 12
Clergy & Staff 10
Clergy Training 12
Communications 10
Communion 6
Connection Center 6
D
Drama 6
E Page
Elders 10
Elder Training 12
Elementary School 4
Empowered Servanthood 10
Evangelism 2
F
Facilities 10
Financial Stewardship 11
L
Lector 6
Life Group 7
M
Member Care 7
Membership 7
Men’s Ministry 4
Mentoring 12
Ministry Team Leaders 11
Missions 10
O
Omega 12
P Page
Pastoral Care 8
Prayer, Intercessory 2
S
Senior Adult 4
Small Group Leaders 11
Stephen Ministry 8
T
Technical Arts 12
U
Usher 6
W
Wedding 6
Women’s Ministry 5
Worship Leading 6
Y
Youth Ministry 5
Axis of Coordinated Servanthood (cont.)Axis of Coordinated Servanthood (cont.)
Financial Stewardship Ministry
Contact: Lee Hanson
The mission of the Financial Advisory Council is to
provide financial expertise to Trinity Lutheran Church
& School through the following processes:
1. Participate in the development and review of the
annual church and school budget process.
2. Monthly review of the financial statements
produced by Trinity staff to insure compliancy
with GAAP pronouncements, internal controls and
measurement against budget expectations.
3. Annual audits conducted by an independent
auditing firm.
4. Future period modeling for both the church &
school to assist in determine future giving, tuition
and other needs patterns and expected results.
Ministry Team Leader Ministry
Contact: Jason Pankau
We are currently developing this leader training and
are looking forward to training our ministry team
leaders in the new year. Please pray for us as we
develop this training.
Small Group Leaders Ministry
Contact: Jason Pankau
We meet regularly for training, coordination, prayer
and celebration of what God is doing to build
healthy disciples in our faith family. All our leaders
go through our C.O.R.E. small Group L.E.A.D.E.R.
training.
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The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
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The Functional Focus of Ministries related to this aspect is
reproducing and the process of reproducing disciple-makers.
Clergy Training Ministry
Leader: Pastor Charles Mueller Jr.
Mentoring DCEs, Vicars and Pastors deeper in their
understanding of Scripture, Lutherans confessions
and ministry skills.
Church and Ministry Planting Ministry
Contact: Vicar Jason Pankau
This team is currently assessing next steps.
Elder and Church Council Training Ministry
Leader: Pastor Charles Mueller Jr.
Contact: Vicar Jason Pankau
Mentoring Elders and training them in the Omega
Course, Body Life Advanced concepts and in their
duties.
Omega Course Training and Mentoring Ministry
Contact: Vicar Jason Pankau
We are meeting with aspiring leaders to train them
deeper as disciples and disciple-makers using the
Omega Course and the Omega Mentor training
seminar.
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Technical Arts Ministry
Contact: Tim Johnson
(630) 259-8469 or
The Technical Arts Ministry provides sound and visual
tech support for worship, and creates original videos for
Trinity 411 messages, worship use, outreach, publicity,
education and other uses. Technical Arts also provides
tech support for plays, concerts, and other Trinity events.
Volunteers need to be high school age or older.
Church Sound Mixer: Our team mixes live sound for
worship in the church sanctuary.
Projectionist: Our volunteers run PowerPoint and
411 videos for all services.
Sunday Camera Crew: Every week one of our
camera crews streams a worship service live on the
internet and records it for future use on Comcast
Public Access channel. Crews consist of camera
operators, director, tech director, and sound mixer
for audio.
TV Production: Our crew provides production of
Trinity 411 messages and other videos as needed.
Lighting: Our crew works on design, set-up, and
operates lights for plays, video productions and
concerts.
Graphic Artist: Our artists create visuals for use in
videos or PowerPoint shows. Volunteers may use
computers and equipment in the Trinity TV studio,
or may work at home.
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