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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(password is embedded.)
***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.
(If you know of someone who would like to join us,
please pass this information on to them.)
KINDERCOTTAGE DONATIONS:
Our donations for February will be the same that we had in January which would be toilet paper, bleach, copy paper, and Lysol spray. It is winter time and viruses have been going around without the benefit of going outside as often. Our next trip to Kindercottage will be February 25th. Donations can be brought to church on Sunday, or put in the vestibule on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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: 03/04, 04/08, 05/06, 06/03, 07/01, 08/05, 09/02, 10/07, 11/04 & 12/02.
VESTIBULE OPEN:
The vestibule will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for rummage sale drop offs, Green Bean donations as well as things for Kindercottage. Please make sure your items are marked appropriately so we know where they belong.
RUMMAGE SALE:
Our next rummage sale is scheduled for March 27, 28 & 29. If you have items to donate, please bring them by. Bring your clean and serviceable books, household items, clothes, bedding, knick-knacks, decorations, toys and drop them off in the vestibule (no large items at this time and please no weapons or ammunition). Let your friends and family know that we are looking for items as it helps to have a variety – especially children’s clothing. Sorting will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 until 3 PM until March 26th. As always, we are short handed for this process so any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
DUBOIS CENTER SERVICE DAY:
On Saturday, March 1 DuBois Center will be having a “Service Saturday” spring clean up. Possible projects include splitting and stacking wood, weeding and mulching the labyrinth, moving bunk beds and working on program installations. They will provide lunch for all who come! Pastor Christy will be going and would love to have a carpool or caravan down to DuBois. If you are interested in riding with her, just let her know.
ASH WEDNESDAY PROGRAM:
The J.O.Y. invites you to our annual Ash Wednesday program on March 5th at 9:00 AM. We will have a short service and a guest speaker, Dr. Jamie Truscott who is a pediatric oncologist at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. The topic she will be speaking on is “Helping Families Deal with Traumatic Diagnoses and their Aftermath.” A light breakfast will be served following the program. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex.
ISC DAY OF DISCIPLESHIP:
The Illinois South Conference will be having a Day of Discipleship on Saturday, March 15th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Trinity UCC 47 N. Douglas Ave., Belleville. Registration fee is $30 per person. Join others UCC churches to learn how your church can live boldly with God’s welcome. The day is open to all UCC church members and leadership. Registration forms are in the narthex if you are interested or you can go to https://iscucc.org to sign up. Registration deadline is March 7th.
GREETING CARDS:
Greeting cards are in the vestibule to be signed. The Sonshine Ministry appreciates your help in keeping connected with members.
It’s a snow day today (more like rain and sleet, though) but we did have great class time on Monday and Tuesday! We featured the letters E and F by sharing things that start with those letters. With February 14th this Friday, Valentine’s Day was a highlight. We hope to to back in class Thursday!
If you would want to go to our Facebook page you will see students working on projects, having free play, going outside (weather permitting) and learning, learning, learning.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Music: Dr. Phil Wilhelm
Greeter: Council Member
Coffee Hour: Open
Council Member on Duty: Ron Tremmel
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Music: Bonnie Arentsen
Greeter: Council Member
Coffee Hour: Open
Council Member on Duty: Ron Tremmel
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.