THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION AT TRINITY:

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated in this congregation in the belief and confidence that in this Sac-

rament, Christ is truly present, giving us His body and blood, in, with and under the forms of

bread and wine (1 Corinthians 10:16, Mark 14:22-24). As Christians (and specifically as Mis-

souri Synod Lutherans), we believe that it is through Jesus Christ alone that we have the hope of

eternal life. We believe that we are sinners in need of forgiveness and that in the Lord’s Supper,

God gives that forgiveness, strengthens our faith, and strengthens our union with Him and each other (Romans 3:23,

Matthew 26:26-28). As Christians, we also believe that as we come to the Lord’s Supper, we are making a commit-

ment to amend our sinful lives with the help of the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 2:19, Romans 8:6).

GUESTS AND VISITORS: Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their

harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet

instructed or confirmed, or who hold to a doctrinal position differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran

Church - Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor (1 Corin-

thians 11:27-29). At Trinity we practice Close Communion as adopted by our Synod in Convention.

ALCOHOL CONTENT IN WINE: The “red” wine in the chalice and in the outer rings of the communion cup tray

contains alcohol. The “white” wine in the center of the tray is de-alcoholized wine (alcohol nearly 100% removed).

You may use the red or white wine in the tray but please remember that the chalice has only “red” wine with normal

alcohol content.

Q: Typical question asked by visitors: Can only LCMS members take communion at Trinity Burr Ridge?

A: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has never understood or applied the historic practice of close[d]

Communion in such a way as to mean that only LCMS members are permitted to commune at LCMS altars.

The official position of the Synod is that not only are members of other Lutheran churches with whom we are in altar

and pulpit fellowship invited to commune with us, but also that in certain extraordinary cases of pastoral care and in

emergencies members of churches not in fellowship with us may be given Communion. The Synod stated, for exam-

ple, in 1986 "that pastors and congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod continue to abide by the prac-

tice of close Communion, which includes the necessity of exercising responsible pastoral care in extraordinary situa-

tions and circumstances" (1986 Res. 3-08 "To Maintain Practice of Close Communion"). Please see

www.lcms.org for more information.

Gluten Free Communion Wafers Available Upon Request ~ Please request from Pastor Bob at least

10 minutes before the service.

Trinity Lutheran Church and School To save the lost and to strengthen the saved ~ Matthew 28:18-20

Church Announcements For The Week of November 5, 2017

All Saints Sunday 8:30 a.m. service will follow the Bulletin HC

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service HC

9:45 a.m. Bible Class in the Church Library

The flowers are placed on God’s altar by

Paul and Cindi Wunglueck in memory

of their parents.

Martin Luther’s Morning Prayer: I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen

Prayer Before Worship ~ O Lord, my creator, re-deemer, and comforter, as I come to worship You in spirit and in truth, I humbly pray that You would open my heart to the preaching of Your Word so that I may repent of my sins, believe in Jesus Christ as my Savior and grow in grace and holiness. Hear me for the sake of His name. Amen

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Church News

Co-ed Basketball meets Tuesday nights in the school gym 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ages High School and up are welcome to play.

Please join us for our second annual Holiday Market at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This is a free event however a suggested entry fee of non-perishable food items for the local food pantry would be greatly appreciated. We have 18 vendors coming including: Pampered Chef, Lularoe, Pine Cone Crafts, Tastefully Simple, Jewelry, Stampin’ Up, Courtney’s Vintage Items, Ta-ble Runners/Placemats and Tree Skirts, Christmas Ornaments, Woodwork Items, Avon and many more. If you would like to purchase a table please contact Sheri Abernathy 708-987-8768 or Donna Mersch 630-243-1114. A delicious lunch will be available for purchase in our own Trinity Café. There will also be a La-dies Aid Bake sale where all items are baked with love by our members. There will also be a raffle table with items from our vendors.

Veterans are invited to attend Trinity’s school chapel on November 8 at 8:30 a.m. This is in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Weekend of October 5, 6 and 7th of 2018! Hosted by The Board of Christian Education…. Road trip to the Ark En-counter ~ https://arkencounter.com/ and Creation Museum ~ https://creationmuseum.org/ both located outside of Cin-cinnati, OH. We will be taking a Charter Bus and will be staying in a Hotel for 2 nights. In order to plan this trip we will need to know who is interested. If you are interested we will need a $50.00 deposit by Sunday ~ December 3, 2017 to hold your spot. We are limited to only 56 people. Costs are estimated as follows for transportation, meals, en-trance fees and hotel: Single Person – 60+ $405.61 Double Occupancy $274.30 per person Triple Occupancy $236.53 per person These are maximum costs and could be reduced. This is a great fellowship event and hope this is the first of future trips. Please reach out to Rob Grady at rgrady@tlbr.org or myself at patcermak@itgtrans.com with any questions you may have.

Food Drive ~ The Turkey has reappeared for 2017 and is ready to be De-Feathered. GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE!!! The large turkey has once again been set up in the church Narthex!! Won’t you consider “plucking” a feather from Tom Turkey this year? There are several feathers to pluck including monetary donations, yams, vegetables, stuffing and much more! Return the items you purchase to the church Narthex before November 19 and the youth will put together baskets for members of Trinity who need our support. This is a great opportunity to help those within our church family as we share the blessings each of us have received! Questions?? See Rob Grady.

Trinity Lutheran School will hold its annual GRANDPARENTS’ DAY on Wednesday, November 22nd. Students may invite grandparents or other special

adult visitors to spend the morning at school. The fun begins at 8:20 a.m. While students begin class, visitors will enjoy morning treats in the gym provided by P.A.W.S. Classroom visits take place between 9:10 and 10:20,

followed by special entertainment and a chapel service in the school gym. This year’s event also includes a BOOK FAIR, open to grandparents, visitors and children during portions of the morning. School will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. so children and their guests can spend more time together and prepare for their Thanksgiving

celebrations. We look forward to a “GRAND” event! (Call the school office 708-893-1444 for more details.)

Clinic Guest - Thanksgiving Luncheon - Nov 19th ~ On September 30th, Trinity served 238 guests at our TLC Clinic. As a committee, we decided to try and reconnect with these guests. On November 19th, they are invited to Trinity’s 11:00 a.m. worship service with a luncheon following. Volunteers are needed to help prepare food and to help with setup and serv-ing. There will be a signup sheet in the narthex for items that need to be prepared for that day. We are so thankful for the generosity of our congregation. If you have any questions, please email Joann Kopping at joannkopping@hotmail.com or call her at 630-248-6963.

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JOY CLUB: Join us on Thursday, November 16 at 11:30 a.m. Please bring your favorite dish and a $3.00 gift for Crazy Bunco.

Contact Joyce Tomes at 630-257-2927 or Helen Voelz at 630-325-1063 if you have questions.

BIBLE STUDIES All studies are weekly unless otherwise noted. Sunday Morning Adult and Youth Bible Studies – 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. The Adult Study is held in the Church Library, they are using the Answers in Genesis curriculum. Small Group TLC meets in the lower level of school, “The Miracles of Mercy”/ Sunday School is held in the church lower level for Three-Year-Olds through Grade 8

Sunday Evening “Fit for Life” our Adult Confirmation Class will meet from 6:30 - 8p.m. in the church library.

Tuesday Evening We are studying “Driven Heroes of the Faith” in the school conference room at 7:00 p.m. This class is facilitated by Rob Grady.

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Class meets weekly at 6:30 a.m. in the Church Library. Facilitated by Roy Carr (630-323-3688) we will continue a study of Hebrews. Come when you can. Extra study guides available.

Wednesday Morning TLC TLC Bible Study Group will meet in the Church Library. This class is led by Rob Grady (708-839-1200 ext. 6). They are studying the book of “Romans”.

Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bible Class meets weekly at 1:00 p.m. in the home of Susie Carr (630-323-3688).

Thursday Evening TLC TLC Bible Study Group meets the second and fourth Thursday. The class is led by Sharon Wendte (630-455-1775).

Friday Evening TLC TLC Bible Study Group meets at the Gustafson’s and is led by Cliff Gustafson (815-372-9937).

Youth News

Church News

The School TRIP program is back. The next gift card order will go in on Friday, November 9th and will be available the following Friday. Mark your calendar for the fol-lowing 2017 dates: November 9th, December 1st and 15th. Paper copy forms are availa-ble in the school lobby and in the church narthex by the flower chart. Drop off the order forms in the school office. For questions, please call Michelle Bouchard 708-945-5350.

Please use the “Trinity Lutheran and Blueberry Hill Voucher” found in the church narthex or at school. When you plan your next meal out, go to the Darien Blueberry Hill Café. This is an easy way to help the

school raise money. 10% of your bill will be donated to Trinity Lutheran School.

School News

Winter Retreat to Camp Luther on January 2-5. The cost will remain at $150 and monies can be used from your account. The sign up sheets are up in the Youth Room and in the Sev-enth Grade Confirmation room. Friends are welcome to at-tend. Parents are needed to drive the 6 hours to the camp.

Trinity’s Lutheran Women’s Missionary League is collecting new winter hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens for Lutheran Child and Family Services. The collection box will be in the narthex starting next weekend. Our collection will continue through Friday, Dec. 8th. Thank you for being part of Lutheran Women in Mission.

On November 17 the 3rd-8th grade classes will be attending the Feed My Starving Children facility and packing TONS of meals. This is always a very impactful event for students and teachers.

Open Youth Room is November 12 at 6:30 p.m. There will be re-freshments, fellowship, games and a devotion.

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A Christmas Handbell Celebration ~ The Hanging of the Greens 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18 at First United Methodist Church,

1032 Maple, Downers Grove. ~ The Chancel Ringers and The Westminster Ringers ~

Tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10 at the door. Call Pattie Barnes at 630.953.0146 or pattiebarnes@gmail.com

Christmas Concert - Kick off the Christmas season with Walther Christian Academy at their concert on Friday, December 1st at 7:30 p.m. A reception for Walther alumni will be held at 6:45 p.m.

Flagg Creek Heritage Society presents “It’s Christmastime in the City: Chicago and its Yule Time Traditions” Clarence Goodman, a Chicago historian, will present festive facts about Christmas traditions which are sure to

put you in the holiday mood! Tuesday, November 21st at 7:00pm. Pleasant Dale Park Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. No fee - refreshments will be served.

Community News

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Burbank invites you to their 75th Anniversary Celebration on November 19 at 3:00 p.m. Worship service followed by a dinner. Cost of tickets for dinner is $15 for adults,

$10 for children (ages 6-12) Children under 5 are free. You may pay at the door, no credit cards please.

March for Life Chicago~ Join area Lutherans and thousands of pro-life advocates at the March for Life Chicago on January 14, 2018, to witness to the sanctity of human life and hear inspira-

tional speakers affirming the value of life and underscoring the importance of continuing to speak out for life. Meet on Federal Plaza, 50 W. Adams Street, Chicago, at 1:55 p.m. under the

LOVE AFFIRMS LIFE banner, or Ride a bus leaving from Trinity Lutheran Church, 1001 Kimberly Way, Lisle, leaving at 1 p.m. Suggested bus ride donation is $10 (to cover cost for the round-trip bus ride). Call Kris Blackwell at 630-234-1491 to reserve your seat. Space is limited.

Saint John’s Lutheran Church Artist Series ~ Camille and Kennerly Kit, the Harp Twins ~ These young women have achieved extraordinary success by

taking Electric Harps and acoustic Concert Grand Harps to unprecedented levels and smashing boundaries between different genres of music.

November 26 at 3:00 p.m. At St. John’s Lutheran Church, 215 S. Lincoln, Lombard

Historic St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Soup Kitchen, 2108 W. 21st Street, Chicago

We thank you for your continued support of this ministry through your prayers, gifts of time and talents.

We are always in need of Styrofoam cups, paper products such as plates, silverware,

Napkins, paper towels and toilet paper.

If you would like to help serve food, the next opportunity is November 14 .

Ring in Christmas with Moody Bible Institutes Candlelight Carols: Wonders of Christmas! Don’t miss this year’s production at The Moody Church, 1630 N. Clark St., Chicago.

Friday, December 1 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 2 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Through story and song, we will explore these moments when the message of Christmas broke

through into our world. Go to their website to purchase tickets: www.moody.edu

The West Towns Chorus presents “Jingle All The Way” with special guests: Midwest Crossroad Chorus, First United Methodist Chancel Ringers,

Affinity Strings, Carolyn May, and more! Tivoli Theatre 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove,

Saturday, December 9, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, December 10, 2 p.m. Ticket Price starting at $20. Purchase tickets online at WestTowns.org/

christmas or by calling 630-201-5544. A shuttle from the Curtiss Street park-ing deck to the Tivoli will be available before and after each show.

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Those Serving This Weekend…..

Sunday Preacher…...………………………..................….......Pastor Robert Geaschel

Saturday Preacher…….…………………..…………………...…..Pastor Luther Albrecht

Organist..……..……..….…...…....……………….……………………….....Howard Eggert

Contemporary Worship Leader……………………………..……………......Kiko Negron

Saturday Reader……………………………………………..…………...……..…Poppi Sass

Guitarist………………...…………..…………………………………..………....

Altar Guild ~ Jan Baranek, Spring Kneller, Kim Valentino

Usher Group 2: 8:30 a.m. ~ Fred Ruckauf and Eric Heth

Usher Group 4: 11:00 a.m. ~ Jake Bulthuis, Phil Strieter, David Conoboy,

Richard Rediehs, Richard Joiner, Michael Bulthuis

Communion Assistants: Saturday ~ 6:30 p.m.: Mark Fischer

Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m. : Steve Voelz and Steve Gehrt

11:00 a.m.: Wes Buege and Steve Freese

Acolytes: Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m.: Emily Knutte, Keeley Mahoney, Marris Carli and Alex Vasquez

11:00 a.m.: Paul Satek and Lydia Perron

Greeters: Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m.: Ruth Hess and Mary Lou Gaffke

11:00 a.m.: Kim Valentino

Sunday All Saints’ Sunday November 5

8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship HC

9:45 a.m. Bible Class and Sunday School

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship HC

11:00 a.m. Parish Ed (CL)

6:30 p.m. Fit For Life (CL)

Monday November 6

6:30 p.m. Board of Ed (SL)

6:30 p.m. Elders (CR)

7:00 p.m. Co-ed Adult Volleyball (G)

7:00 p.m. Altar Guild (CL)

Tuesday November 7

7:00 p.m. TLC (CR)

7:00 p.m. Co-ed Basketball (G)

Wednesday November 8

6:30 a.m. Men’s BC (CL)

8:30 a.m. Veteran’s Day Chapel (CH)

10:30 a.m. TLC (CL)

4:45 p.m. Public Sch. Confirmation (CL)

Wednesday (continued) November 8

6:30 p.m. Bell Choir (N)

7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (CH)

Thursday November 9

1:00 p.m. Ladies BC (OP)

6:45 p.m. TLC Wendte (CR)

7:00 p.m. Praise Band (CH)

Friday November 10

No School/Offices Closed

Saturday Veterans Day November 11

8:00 a.m. Holiday Market Setup

8:30 a.m. Trustees

9:00 a.m. Holiday Market (TFH)

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Polish School

6:30 p.m. Celebration Service HC ~ Link Baptism

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For All Your Trinity Informational Needs! Announcements & Sermons,

Weekly Events & Highlights,

Announcements, Our Ministries Bible Studies, and More!

Trinity Lutheran Church & School 11500 German Church Rd. Burr Ridge, IL 60527 708-839-1200 /church 708-839-1444 /school www.TLBR.org.

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Our Members who are homebound…. Don Tomes, Aileen Mastney

Our Members who are in assisted living or nursing homes…. Joyce Miegel, Joyce Rabas, Phyllis Johnson,

Lorraine Buczko, Jeanette Wielebinicki, Laurie Verba

“God calls us all to support widows and orphans, but that certainly does not mean every person is equipped to adopt a child. You can support a child in need without becoming his or her parent. Consider sponsoring a child overseas, going on a short-term mission trip to

an orphanage, or financially supporting couples who adopt children through adoption grant-giving organizations. There are many ways to become involved.”

Our Members or Friends of Our Members In The Military….. Peter Davidovitch (South Korea) US Army Pilot, godson of Bill & Judy Jung

Thomas Logan ~nephew of Cathy LaFlame

Andrea Logan ~niece of Cathy LaFlame

Sarah Mears~ National Guard

Kris Randolph (Active Duty~Scott AFB) Air Force airman ~ son of Joan Randolph

Jeremy Marwitz (US) ~ Grandson of Lee Marwitz

Chaplain Mike Sneath (Virginia)

Lt. Col. Timothy Luther Albrecht ~ Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Lt. Col. Angie Marie Albrecht, MD (Kirtland, AFB, NM) Daughter-in-law of Pastor & Janet Albrecht

Michael Grimes (Ft. Carson, CO) member, son of Janet Grimes

Chaplain Mike Moreno~ Pursuing a masters degree in order to serve with wounded warriors.

nephew of Bessie Kuske

Adam Koshiol ~ ARNG-2006-2012, Air Force National Guard, son of Kim Valentino

Michael Michalek ~ (Oxnard, CA) Reservist ~ son of Cindy Stutz

Serrica Michalek ~ (Oxnard, CA) Reservist ~ daughter-in-law of Cindy Stutz

Devin Mosely ~ (US Army, Ft. Carson ,CO) Deployed to Afghanistan

Connor Mersch ~ US Army, Fort Benning, GA

Riley Gentile ~ US Army Paratrooper in Texas, cousin of Sharleen VanDahm

Our Members who are celebrating their baptismal birthdays the week of Nov. 5

Tyler Cindel, Christopher Gartman, Maddox Juergens, Gary Marwitz, Debbie Hardtke, Bethany Conoboy, Annaliese Stillo, Gabriella Vasquez,

Paul Vie, Sarah Jung, Crista Childers, Keeley Mahoney, Kylee Pahr, Beth Zabloudil

Our Members who are celebrating wedding anniversaries the week of Nov. 5

John and Sheri Abernathy ; Bob and Nancy Bordak; Keith and Judith Kurzeja

Week of October 28 Weekend Worship Attendance ~ 263 Communion ~ 212

Reformation Concert ~ 126

Planning a Baptism or a Wedding at Trinity? A Meeting with Pastor Geaschel is required before every Baptism & Wedding. Please call the church

office to schedule your appointment with Pastor Bob.

Prayers

The Week of November 5

Mary Girvzanski ~ Prayers for healing, strength and comfort ~ Req. by Crista Childers (her aunt) Leslie ~ Prayers for healing from cancer ~ Req. by G. Rediehs

Brenda Short ~ Prayers for patience while waiting for a transplant ~ Req. by Nancy Montelbano Phyllis Johnson ~ Prayers for comfort

Daryl Valentino ~ Prayers for a speedy recovery after hip replacement surgery ~ Req. by Kim Valentino Cheryl LaFlame ~ Prayers for comfort and healing after heart surgery ~ Req. by Cathy LaFlame

Scott Browne ~ Prayers for healing after surgery George Keltz ~ Prayers for comfort and healing

October 29

Scott Browne ~ Prayers for healing after surgery Frankie Brazel ~ Prayers for health and healing ~ Child of Lauren (Bohac) Brazel

Baby Lily ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Teena Bottger Donna and Walter ~ Prayers for safe travel while moving and for health and healing ~ Req. by Donna

George Keltz ~ Prayers for comfort and healing The Children in the Lutheran Schools in Liberia, Africa

October 22

Scott Browne ~ Prayers for healing after surgery Roberta Kleyweg ~ Prayers for a successful surgery and comfort ~ Req. by Susan Kleyweg

Alice Buege ~ Prayers for healing and strength

October 15

Peggy Martinez family ~ Prayers for the Martinez family after the loss of Peggy (Cindi Wunglueck’s mother) Prayers for those affected by the California fires

If you would like a prayer request continued, please email or call the church office. If you have a Private Prayer

Request (NOT announced during the worship service) for our Prayer Circle Group please email or call the church office 708-839-1200 or csecretary@tlbr.org Thank you, Nancy

USE THIS QR CODE FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING AT TRINITY!!! When you scan this barcode-like QR code image with a smart phone's QR decoder, it will instantly con-nect you to the mobile version of our church web page. To individuals who are familiar with QR codes, it will provide a quick and easy way to access our electronic giving por-tal. Take your announcements home, create a profile and giving is easy!

Weekly Prayers CANCER PATIENTS: Ted Bulthuis ~ Brother of Jake Bulthuis,

Sheryl Ill ~ Req. by Sandi Bulthuis, Dan Stastny,

Joey O’Shea ~ Brother-in-law of Karla O’Shea,

Marjorie Duhatschek ~ Judy Jung’s mom, Bob Bordak,

Bill Harris, Peter Trinche ~ Req. by Lori Trinche, John Calkins ~ Lori Trinche

Wilson Gregory ~ 4 years old ~ Req. Nancy Richter, grandson of Dennis Kelly,

Gay Roby and Beth Johnson ~ Req. by Jan Miller,

Joseph Ritson ~ Req. by Ava Franco, Elaine Rice ~ Req. by Susan Villarreal,

Margie Hammes ~ Req. Neil Hammes, Rich Kruse ~ Req. Carol Ball

Rachel & Hope Salverredy, Nanci Saucier, Joyce Meigel, Cindy Stutz, Scott Browne,

Don Tomes, Glen Fritschel ~ Prayers for healing.

Prayers

To Prepare For Next Week’s Worship Service Read: Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13

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