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.
PASTORAL NEEDS OR EMERGENCIES:
If you are in need or Pastoral care at any time during this transition, please contact Lynn at the church office between 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday. After the office is closed, please contact Ron Tremmel (618) 444-4606. Once Lynn or Ron has been contacted, your need will be relayed to the minister on-call.
NIN OFFERING:
Neighbors in Need was collected on Sunday, Sept. 27th, but there is still time to make a donation. Giving envelopes remain in the Narthex and can be placed in offering plate, given directly to the church office or electronically by Venmo or Vanco – please specify “NIN OFFERING”.
LAST CALL FOR WURSTMARKT RAFFEL TICKETS:
Please, print these tickets on white paper and avoid folding.
BULLETIN & NEWSLETTER NEWS:
Beginning in October the newsletter will go back to being published monthly. All articles for newsletter will be due on the 23rd of every month. Please call or send Lynn your articles for any upcoming events, committee reports, or news to share.
ONE VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR BLOOD DRIVE:
Our fall blood drive is set for MONDAY, OCT. 12TH from 12:00 – 5 p.m. One volunteer is still needed for the 1:45-3:45 shift. A signup sheet is located in the Narthex or you may contact the church office. If you have any questions, please contact the church office or Kim Tremmel.
BE A DONOR:
Click the button below to make your appointment:
October Promo: Fall into the habit of donating! Get a $15 e-gift card when you come to give blood Sept. 21-Oct. 18.
SUMMER MOWING:
THE FALL SEASON IS HERE and that means the mowing season is (hopefully) drawing to a close. There are still a few weeks left on the sign-up sheet if you are able to volunteer, please signup in the Narthex or call the church office. WE THANK YOU for your hard work and dedication in keeping our church grounds looking amazing throughout the season. Listed below are the weeks that are open. *There is a push mower in the church garage that is available to use, or feel free to bring your rider along with you. Your help is much appreciated!
Oct. 4-10
Oct. 18-24
Oct. 25-31
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!
We pray for the family of Oliver “Ollie” Bair who entered in eternal rest this past week. Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at the church on Friday, October 2nd. Visitation will be from 9 am – 11 am with a celebration of life beginning at 11 am. A luncheon will follow the private family interment ceremony. If you wish to provide a side dish or dessert for the luncheon, please bring it to the church starting at 8:30 am on Friday. If you are available to assist with serving, please contact Lonna Patton or the church office.
A Joyful Start to the School Year:
Happy Fall! It’s amazing to think we’ve already wrapped up our first month of school. The students have been busy learning and finding their rhythm in the classroom. Each morning, they walk into the classroom and hang up their backpacks on their own. A heartfelt thank-you goes to our parents for keeping drop-offs and pickups smooth and for your patience as we escort the students out each day.
Classroom Activities and Learning:
Both classes have been hard at work mastering their letters, colors, counting, cutting, and shapes; learning their classmates’ names; and practicing writing their own names. Over the past month, we’ve tackled a variety of projects—from letter and color activities to cutting exercises, number work, and painting. The children have been diligent in finishing their projects and returning all assignments sent home.
Special Guests and Events:
We were delighted to welcome Pastor Christy one last time. She chose the book God Gave Us the World. Each student had the chance to share their favorite parts of the book. We also welcomed Ms. Pegh Zeller, who read You Are Special to our MWF students. We also welcomed Ms. Susan, who will come on Tuesdays to read to our TU/TH students. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to come in and read to our students. They really enjoy the stories read to them.
Reminders for October:
The Fire Department will visit on Monday, October 5th,
and the date for the younger class is TBD.
No school Monday, October 12th—Columbus Day, and
Friday, October 23rd—Wesclin Teacher Institute
October book orders are due by Friday, October 16th.
Pajama Day/Movie Day will be on Thursday, 10/29, and Friday, 10/30.
Students may bring a stuffed animal and a blanket for the movie. Please make sure these items fit inside their backpacks.
Just a Reminder:
As the weather cools, please remember to pack a light jacket in your child’s backpack. Weather permitting, we will continue to spend time outdoors.
We look forward to another month filled with fun and learning!
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 if you have any questions.
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Sunday, October 4, 2026
~~WURSTMARKT ~~
(no worship scheduled)
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Pastor: Rev. Michelle Torigian
Music: Craig Frutiger
Coffee Hour: Open
Council Member on Duty: Ron Tremmel
Lynn Brown, Office Manager, will be in the office on Monday – Thursday from 9:00am – 3:30pm. You can contact the office at 618-224-9828 or stjohntrenton@gmail.com.