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.
UPDATE FROM THE CHURCH COUNCIL:
The pastoral search committee has been working this summer with the Illinois South Conference to secure a permanent part-time pastor. At this time no part-time candidates have been found. The Search Committee is composed of: Kimberly Tremmel, Susan Heiser, Dr. Curt Wesselmann, and Laurie Henderson. Pulpit Supply is being obtained to provide services for St. John through the end of the year. This begins Sunday, September 13th with Rev. Gary Kniepkamp.
WHAT’S NEEDED FOR THE WURSTMARKT:
Right now we are in need of four awning type tents which can be put up in the City parking lot and along the alley to give some needed shade to the outside workers on Wurstmarkt Day. There are two already at church. Please label them so we get them returned to the right individual. If you can help set them up on Wurstmarkt day it would be greatly appreciated. We need items for the Country Store which will be Saturday, October 3. Small items can be placed in the box marked COUNTRY STORE. Please take moment and price the items. The library is also the place to drop off baskets and other things for the raffle.
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.
BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED:
Our fall blood drive is set for MONDAY, OCT. 12TH from 12:00 – 5 p.m. Volunteers will be needed to assist sign-in and to take care of the snack table – a signup sheet is located in the Narthex. Two people are needed for each two-hour shift. Please contact the church office or Kim Tremmel if you have any questions.
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:
A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL who have been working hard to keep the church lawn looking great – especially during the hot weather! 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!
Sept. 27 – Oct. 3
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!
IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!
It’s wonderful to hear the giggles and see the smiles of so many young children in the church each day of the week. As the school year begins, we pray for our teachers and students for a year 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, September 13, 2026
Pastor: Rev. Gary Kniepkamp
Music: Craig Frutiger
Coffee Hour: Ron & Kim Tremmel
Council Member on Duty: Lonna Patton
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Pastor: Rev. Gary Kniepkamp
Music: Craig Frutiger
Coffee Hour: Rev. Gary & Joyce Kniepkamp
Council Member on Duty: Lonna Patton
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.