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:
– https://zoom.us/j/8436488110?pwd=MHZDVVV6WjFvT1ZWcCtzaWdnSHFoZz09
(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:
Kindercottage’s greatest needs are unscented baby wipes, tissues/Kleenex, hand napkins, dish soap, bleach, and copy paper. We have been collecting these donations during February and into March so our deadline will be Sunday, March 8th. You can drop off donations any Sunday or use the vestibule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please mark “Kindercottage” on what you drop off so we don’t get it confused with rummage donations. Thank you for your generosity to this mission.
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.
PASTOR CHRISTY UPDATE:
Pastor Christy is continuing to rest, heal, and trying to manage her pain along with the restrictions she has after surgery. Unfortunately she did develop a cold and so was trying to handle the coughing and sneezing that goes along with that. Please continue with your prayers for quick healing.
CONFIRMATION CLASSES:
Last night, under the careful watch of their mentors, our confirmands baked the bread for communion that will be served this Sunday. Our next class is on Wednesday, March 4th when we will discuss baptism.
MID-LENTEN MEAL:
Come to church on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 PM for our third annual Mid-Lenten Meal. Each year, this event has been a meaningful (and delicious) experience, and we’re excited to be able to host it again in 2026. We will pause in the midst of this busy season to share a meal and short prayer service. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex so the worship committee will know how many to prepare for. All are welcome!
BOOK CLUB:
We are reading THREE books for our next Book Club. Whether you read one, two, all, or none, we’d love to have you at our next meeting on March 18th at 1:00 PM.
Book 1: The Time of the Child by Niall Williams
Book 2: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Book 3: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
RUMMAGE SALE:
Our spring rummage sale will be March 26-28. So clean out your closets, kitchens, drawers, and kid’s rooms in order to set aside any donations of clean and serviceable items. The vestibule will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM to accept donations. Just drop the items by if you don’t have a key. If you do have a key and want to bring them in some other day, please place your items in the old Sunday School room in the basement off the alley door. Tell your friends and neighbors in order to spread the word. Children’s clothes are always popular items that bring in families, but please, no electronics, TVs, weapons or ammunition. And no furniture at this time; we will accept that closer to the date of the rummage sale.
Sorting will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 PM. Everyone is welcome to help out, plus you get to see the “stuff” early and think about how you can use it at your house. It is a WIN-WIN situation!
The five large yard signs will be ready by March 12. If someone would be able to get them out that weekend (by Sunday, March 15th), it would be greatly appreciated. Let the office know at 224-9828 if you can help.
QUILT TICKETS:
The Trenton Cemetery Association is having a quilt raffle. Tickets are 1 Ticket for $2.00, 3 Tickets for $5, and 8 Tickets for $10.00. The quilt is on display at Trenton Floral and you can contact Pehg Zeller if you with to purchase tickets. Drawing will be held on April 18th, 2026.
DAY OF DISCIPLESHIP:
Illinois South Conference has put together a Day of Discipleship, which will be on Saturday, March 21st at St John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah, IL. Doors open at 8:00 AM for registrants to check in and have breakfast refreshments. The beginning of the program will be an opening devotion, introduction of the workshops and their leaders and then a 15 minute break. At 10 am will be a worship service with the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Jeff Moore followed by lunch from 11 to noon. Workshops follow from noon to 12:45 pm and then everyone gathers for a closing from 12:45 to 1:00 in the Sanctuary. Cost for the day is $35.00 and registration forms are in the narthex or you can register online at isc.org.
Drawing inspiration from Acts 2, this year’s Day of Discipleship serves as a profound reminder that, as disciples of faith, we are Stronger Together through sharing our distinctive talents, worshiping collectively, engaging in prayer and fellowship, song and Word. Workshop offerings will encompass a variety of areas, including worship, programming, leadership, and outreach. This shared journey in faith and community illustrates the remarkable power of unity and underscores how each of us contributes to uplift the Church. “That we may all be one.”
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!
CHOIR PRACTICE:
Practices will be starting up so if you would like to join the choir, please see Pastor Christy or Bonnie Arentsen. Most Wednesdays at 5:00 PM will be when we practice.
DuBois Center needs your TLC!
TWO Service Saturdays-March 7th AND May 9th
Youth and adult fellowship groups, families, individuals, everyone is invited to lend a helping hand as we prepare our facilities for the busy spring and summer season. Projects vary, depending on the skills of workers and the weather, but a tired muscle or two and a great sense of satisfaction are guaranteed. There is wood to be stacked, leaves to be raked and buildings to be cleaned and painted. There are carpentry projects, as well as others requiring special skills. The work may not be glamorous, but it makes a BIG DIFFERENCE!
We’ll provide lunch, so please RSVP here so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone!
Check out the links below for more information:
Typical Schedule and What to Bring
Directions and Map to DuBois Center
Spring Retreats:
Women’s Retreat – March 13-14, 2026 OR March 13-15, 2026
Father-Daughter Day – April 11, 2026
Father-Son Retreat – April 24-26, 2026
Spring Ride Day – May 9, 2026
For more information or to register:
https://duboiscenter.org/retreats/dbc-retreats/
Summer Camp Information:
https://duboiscenter.org/summer-camps/
The alphabet basket will be containing items beginning with the letters “K” and “L”. Students engaged in various activities including beginning sounds and letter writing, address and telephone practice along with some outdoor time.
Click here for our Facebook page to see how our week went.
We are now accepting students for the next school year! Contact Misty Straeter, Rainbow Preschool Director, via email at rainbowpreschooltrentonil@gmail.com, Rainbow Preschool Facebook page or by calling the office at 618-224-9828.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Pastor: Rev. Gary Kniepkamp
Music: Craig Frutiger
Greeter: Council Member
Coffee Hour: Open
Council Member on Duty: Hank Henderson
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Music: Craig Frutiger
Greeter: Council Member
Coffee Hour: Open
Council Member on Duty: Hank Henderson
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Mid-Lenton Meal 7:00 PM
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Music: Bonnie Arentsen
Pastor Christy had surgery on February 16 and is on medical leave until Sunday, March 8 but may not have a full schedule for awhile. Until then, Beverly Adams will be in the office during the week from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM so if you have any pastoral emergencies you can call the office (618-224-9828) during those hours or Ron Tremmel (618-444-4606) after those hours and on the weekend so we can have a UCC minister call you. Or you can leave a message at the church number.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Beverly Adams, the church office administrator has gone to a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule with the hours of 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Contact her at stjohntrenton@gmail.com or call 224-9828 to leave a message.