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.)
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.
TO GIVE THROUGH VENMO:
you can click here or search for @StJohnUCCTrenton on your Venmo app.
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.
Confirmation:
Our next class will be a Mentor Day on April 29th at 7:00 PM. We will be learning about the history of our congregation – St. John UCC.
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.
BOOK CLUB:
We had a great Book Club meeting on March 18th, and our next meeting will be on May 13th at 2:00pm. Between now and then, we will be reading Dan Brown’s newest book, “The Secret of Secrets”. Currently, all Book Club participants can meet during the day, but if you would like to be a part of Book Club and need a different meeting time, we would love to accommodate your schedule so we can include you!
SHORT VACATION:
Pastor Christy will be on a short vacation for a wedding the weekend of April 25 and 26. Rev. Michelle Torigian will be leading worship here at St. John on April 26th.
PUZZLE EXCHANGE:
Do you love puzzles? Do you have a stack of them at home that you’ve finished and don’t know what to do with? Bring them to church! Pastor Christy has started a collection of gently used puzzles (300 pieces and up) that will be kept in the church narthex. Take a puzzle and/or leave a puzzle. We can spread the fun around!
BOOK CLUB:
We had a great Book Club meeting on March 18th, and our next meeting will be on May 13th at 2:00pm. Between now and then, we will be reading Dan Brown’s newest book, “The Secret of Secrets”. Currently, all Book Club participants can meet during the day, but if you would like to be a part of Book Club and need a different meeting time, we would love to accommodate your schedule so we can include you!
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!
HIRING SUMMER STAFF:
The most impactful piece of our summer camp programming is our staff. Year after year, young adults dedicate the bulk of their summer to providing the best experience possible for the children and youth in their care – from time in the lake to vespers around the campfire. Campers look to their counselors for guidance, safety, inspiration, leadership, and fun. Counselors spend long hours in hot weather cultivating “camp magic,” and in return they build life skills and lifelong relationships with their fellow staff members.
Camper numbers this summer have already surpassed last year, and we still have time for kids to sign up. In order to provide the best experience for our campers, we need your help to recruit additional counselors. If you or someone you know is a responsible, caring, fun-loving young adult in search of a fulfilling and exciting summer job, please email us at director@duboiscenter.org or visit duboiscenter.org/summer-camp-staff/for an application.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN:
Sign up for summer camp at DuBois. Go to https://duboiscenter.org/summer-camps/
St. John offers a 50% scholarship for children who are members of the church. Schedules are available in the narthex.
DuBois Center is also in need of a little TLC and are having a Service Saturday May 9th. To RSVP (because they provide lunch!) and to see their “Typical Schedule and What to Bring,” go to https://duboiscenter.org/support-dubois/work-days/.
RAINBOW CAMP:
For the last 10 years, DuBois Canter has hosted an LGBTQIA+ friendly Family Camp at the beginning of August. This event is hosted by the Illinois South Conference and ISC Pride. If you’re interested in learning more, visit https://duboiscenter.org/retreats/rainbow-camp/
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.
Click here for our Facebook page to see how our week went.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Pastor: Rev. Christy Smith
Music: Craig Frutiger
Coffee Hour: Open
Council Member on Duty: Elaine Hoffmann
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Pastor: Rev. Michelle Torigian
Music: Craig Frutiger
Coffee Hour: Open
Council Member on Duty: Elaine Hoffmann
Pastor Christy will be in the office Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM and is also available for appointments. Contact her at (618-973-3040) or PastorChristy1011@gmail.com.
Beverly Adams retired as of Monday, April 6th. THANK YOU, BEV, FOR ALL YOU DO AND ALL YOU ARE!! ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT!
More will be coming regarding her replacement.
Office phone # is 618-224-9828 and office email is stjohntrenton@gmail.com