Weekly Announcements
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HYBRID SUNDAY SERVICES are at 9:30 AM
You can continue to join us through our regular zoom link
1) Click this direct link:
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***Or***
2) Enter both the Meeting ID and the Password in your zoom app or on the zoom.us website
Meeting ID: 843 648 8110
Password: 62293 (Trenton’s zip code)
To call in with phone audio only, call 1-312-626-6799
and then the meeting ID: 8436488110 followed by the pound sign.
Password, if needed, will be: 62293.
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STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH OFFERING:
The STC Offering furthers the work of our conferences and the national UCC as we work together to strengthen and renew existing congregations, fund leadership development, and provide exciting new programs for youth and young adults. The offering is divided with 50% staying regionally within your conference and 50% supporting the National Ministries. This offering will be taken on Pentecost, June 8.
TRIP TO KINDERCOTTAGE DONATIONS:
We will not have any more deliveries to East St. Louis until early August when we will take school supplies. Anything your children or grandchildren need at school is needed by the kids at Kindercottage. The vestibule will not be open on Tuesdays until July. That will coincide with the set up for the next Rummage Sale. It has been a generous year of giving toward the children who rely on Kindercottage for preschool, day care, and a safe place before and after school.
GREEN BEAN PANTRY DONATIONS:
A red tub is in the Narthex for donations for Trenton’s Green Bean Pantry. If you have any packaged food items you would like to bring on Sunday, please place them in the tub. If you drop them off on Tuesday or Thursday, make sure you mark them Green Bean Pantry. Thank you for thinking of those in our community.
ONLINE DONATIONS:
Go to our website at stjohnucctrenton.org to donate to a variety of funds or set up monthly or weekly donations.
General Fund
Building Fund
Memorial Fund
Snack Pack Program
OCWM
One Great Hour of Sharing
Strengthen the Church
Neighbors in Need
Christmas Fund
If you have any questions or have problems setting up a donation,
please call Bev Adams at 224-9828.
COFFEE HOUR SIGN UP SHEET:
A sign-up sheet is out on the table in the narthex with a listing of Sunday dates for coffee hour hosts. Please sign up if you would like to bring goodies for fellowship after service.
FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST:
The Fellowship Breakfast is the first Tuesday of the month at 8:00 AM. We will be switching venues from Good Ol’ Days in New Baden to Hank’s Bowl in Trenton. We hope you can join us for an enjoyable breakfast with others. It’s a time for great conversation, food and fellowship. Everyone is welcome! Mark your 2025 calendars for these dates: 07/01, 08/05, 09/02, 10/07, 11/04 & 12/02.
MINISTRY ANNIVERSARY:
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, Emanuel UCC, 304 E. Adams St., Jackson, MO invites everyone to join with them to congratulate Pastor Sam Roethemeyer in celebrating 50 years of ministry as an ordained pastor. All are welcome to celebrate in worship at 10:10 AM and/or at the meal/reception from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. RSVP by May 25th to Beth St. John at 573-587-9196 or the church office at
573-243-3323.
VESTIBULE CHANGE:
The vestibule will not be open on Tuesdays from now until July to coincide with the set up for the next rummage sale. If you would like to bring in items for the Green Bean Pantry, please call the office to make sure someone is here to open the door for you.
BROWN BAG LUNCH PROGRAM:
Tuesday was the first day for Brown Bag Lunches and Elaine Hoffmann and Pehg Zeller packed thirty lunches for the kids. John Zeller delivered the bags to Base 215. The bags all contained a sandwich, chips, apples, a bottle of water, cookies from Elaine and a bookmark designed by Bev Adams reminding the children to always be kind to one another.
Finally, if anyone would like to contribute monetarily to the Brown Bag Lunches, donations can be placed in the offering plate or sent directly to the office. Please indicate that your donation is for Brown Bag Lunches. Thank you.
VBS AT ST. JOHN:
On the Go with God was the theme of the VBS presented by the First United Methodist Church and St. John UCC last week. VBS was built around Joshua 1:9 “The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Monday’s Bible story was Abraham and Sarah following God. Tuesday the children heard the story of the Israelites’ journey. On Wednesday, Mary and Elizabeth enjoyed a family reunion. Thursday evening was Family Night when the VBS kids shared their experiences with their families and enjoyed a visit from the Kona Sno truck.
St. John was the host this year as the children spent time playing, singing, and sharing God’s love with the many volunteers who made VBS possible. There were puppeteers; snack ladies: story tellers; recreation, craft, and music leaders; the famous Kid Herders; audio personnel; and behind the scene workers.
From FUMC the volunteers were Marcy Buckles, Ana VanGorkom, Roxanne Kohlbrecher, Emma Page, Kathy Schoene, Deloris Sprock, Kayelynn Sprock and Amy Woods. St. John volunteers were Bonnie Arentsen, Margie Bopp, Courtney Davis, Tyler Davis, Cora Eckert, Lisa Groennert, Cathy Haller, Susan Heiser, Laurie Henderson, Tom Kuhn, Lonna Patton, Billie Rinderer, Jo-Allison Rogers, Jenn Thompson, Hannah Thompson, Kim Tremmel, John Zeller and Pastor Christy. The directors this year were Virginia Schoene and Pehg Zeller – the Indomitable Cousin Duo.
The children, AKA Travelers, brought in nonperishable donations for the Green Bean Food Pantry as their mission project for VBS.
Virginia and Pehg owe a huge thank you to all the volunteers, a thank you to FUMC for use of the scenery frames, and to Joni Kloeckner and Bev Adams for all the support from the church offices.
SONSHINE MINISTRY:
We would like to remind everyone that there will still be cards out in the vestibule during the summer for members and friends who are having birthdays, anniversaries and who we are thinking of as they go through life’s troubles. Please take a moment to sign them and send good wishes!
GREETING CARDS:
Greeting cards are in the vestibule to be signed. The Sonshine Ministry appreciates your help in keeping connected with members.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Music: Bonnie Arentsen
Greeter: Council Member
Coffee Hour: Lonna Patton & Steve Feldmann
Council Member on Duty: Hank Henderson
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Music: Craig Frutiger
Greeter: Council Member
Coffee Hour: Open
Council Member on Duty: Hank Henderson
Pastor Christy will be in the office Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM and is also available for appointments. Contact her through her cell phone at
618-973-3040. Her email is PastorChristy1011@gmail.com.
Contact Beverly Adams, the church office administrator will usually be in the office
from 9 AM to 3 PM, Monday through Friday, but her schedule may vary so contact her at stjohntrenton@gmail.com or call 224-9828 to leave a message.