Office information

OFFICE INFORMATION

Monday – Friday, 8:30AM - Noon

618-932-2866

Fax/Voice: 618-937-2118 Website: www.wftrinity.com

E-mail: [e-mail]
304 N. SUNNY SLOPE ST., WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62896
SUNDAYS WEDNESDAYS

Discipleship Groups & Classes Kids Activities: 5PM-7PM

for ALL Ages: 9AM Youth: Jr. High 5PM-7PM

Worship: 10AM Sr. High 7PM-8:30PM

ALL Youth: 5PM-7PM

On Easter

The Lord blessed us with over 300 souls who attended Trinity on Easter Sunday. How wonderful to see God’s church overflowing with so many celebrating the resurrection of our Lord.

However, what happened at Trinity is more impressive than the attendance figures. We had a stage-full of beautiful children for children’s time and children’s church. The youth, who had dedicated themselves to practice for a couple months, blessed us with the “Hands for Christ” drama. 300 people praised the Lord in unison as the excellent Trinity Praise Band led us in worship.
But, it gets even better! Four young people gave their hearts to Christ and were baptized during the service. Another youth joined the church. Furthermore, three people responded to the altar call following the sermon and committed their lives to Christ during the service. We should still be celebrating such an event! This is what the church is all about. God is not dead. God is alive! And He is touching hearts and lives. Yes, people are still being saved for God’s glory! And it is happening now at Trinity. “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15).

After Easter

Easter Sunday is now in our rearview mirrors. Do we return to “business as usual” or “church as usual?” I certainly hope not. Our relationship with the Lord should be changing, progressing, and developing.

God is exciting, adventurous, humorous, beautiful, surprising, and much more. There should never, ever, ever be a dull moment when we are spending it with the Creator of the Universe and His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Each day should be better than the one before. God reveals Himself anew and afresh every single Sunday and every single day.
Did you experience the resurrection of Christ in your heart this Easter? Did you feel the nail scars in the hands and side of the resurrected Lord? Were you renewed, refreshed…resurrected? If so, then “after Easter” will be even better than “on Easter.”

In Christ,

Joey


Beulah Camp Sponsor Training…for ANYONE who will be serving as a sponsor at ANY of the camps – kids or youth – this summer, will be on Wednesday, May 3, 6PM in the JAM Room.

Everyone’s Invited…to a Baby Shower/Meet & Greet for Jewel Howard & her parents, Nate & Rebecca Howard, on Saturday, May 6, at the Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort. Brunch will be served & families are welcome! Gifts are not necessary, but if you would like to bring something, gifts cards would be welcome. Nate & Rebecca are looking forward to seeing everyone & introducing you to Jewel. RVSP to Connie Howard at 618-525-3084 OR [e-mail] .

First Fruits…Our "First Fruits" offering for May will be collected Sunday, May 7 and will go to the Crosswalk Food Pantry. In addition to non-perishable food items, laundry detergent & personal hygiene items are always appreciated.

Night of Worship & Praise…will be held on Sunday, May 7, 7PM, in the Worship Center. EVERYONE is encouraged to attend. Invite Friends!!

CJHS Graduation…will be held on Friday, May 12, 6PM.

Mother’s Day…Sunday, May 14.

Susanna Circle…will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 6PM in the JAM Room. Sarah Jane Alexander will serve as Hostess, and Connie Howard will share a Devotion. LADIES – we will be finalizing plans for our upcoming luncheon, so it is VERY IMPORTANT that you be at this meeting. ALSO - ALL ladies of Trinity are encouraged & welcome to attend!!! We would love to have you!!

FCHS Baccalaureate…Wednesday, May 17, 6PM.

Wednesday Activities…have ended for the summer. Enjoy your summer vacation & we look forward to seeing you in the Fall.

5K Trinity Kids Help Our Heroes...This will be a Color Fun Run/Walk for THIS ABLE VETERAN of Carbondale on Saturday, May 20. This organization provides service dogs to Veterans who suffer from PTSD. ALL proceeds will go directly to THIS ABLE VET to help with the cost of raising & training the service dogs. Participation fee is $25 per person. For ALL Military members, Police, Fire officers, the cost is $20, but you need to contact Kristen Mosbach at [e-mail] to get your discount code. Check in is from 8AM-8:45AM, and the race will begin at 9AM. Stick around after the race for a devotion, music, food & games for the kids! If you have questions, contact Kristin at the e-mail listed, or 618-218-5112.

FCHS Graduation…is set for Saturday, May 20, 8PM.

June Newsletter Deadline…is Tuesday, May 23, 9AM. If you have information that you want included, make sure to have it turned in to the church office by then!

Memorial Day…Monday, May 29. Church Offices will be closed. There is no school that day.

Prayer Focus For May…1^st-6^th Prayers for Trinity as we reach out to others; 7^th-13^th Prayers for our young people and the youth of West Frankfort; 14^th-20^th Prayers for ALL mothers – being a parent is one of God’s highest callings; 21^st-27^th Prayers for our Seniors as they graduate & take the first step toward their Destiny; 28^th-31^st Prayers for all as summer begins – sports, travel safety for all.




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This will be the LAST NEWSLETTER that will be sent out through the mail. Beginning in June, the news will be sent via e-mail and will also be posted on the website. There will be a few copies printed & available on the back table in the Worship Center. HOWEVER…if you, or someone you know, does not have internet/e-mail, I would be happy to mail one, just let me know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE by calling 932-2866 or e-mailing at [e-mail] so I can put your name on the list. Thanks, Marsha Schultz, Administrative Assistant. P.S. If you do not currently receive the Friday Facts via e-mail each week, that means I do not have your e-mail address. If you would like to be added, just send me an e-mail & let me know.

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  REGULAR Wednesday Activities…have ended for the summer. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall. Watch for start-back date!
  
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  Kids Movie Night…Saturday, May 27, 5PM-8PM. Movie title will be announced at a later date.
  
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  Parents/Guardians…if you have questions about ANY of the kids activities, feel free to contact Kristen Mosbach, 218-5112.
  

Monday, 6:30PM - Ladies Prayer, Joy Room – ALL ladies welcome

Tuesday, 6AM – Men’s Prayer, JAM room – ALL men welcome

Wednesday, 9AM – Prayer, Situation Room – EVERYONE welcome
SERVANT CENTRAL…

For the month…

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  GREETERS: Eric & Brittany Elliott
  
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  USHERS: Tim Ondo, Brad Campbell, Jack Calvert, Chad Bates,
  

Todd Culp, Kyle Foder

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  DOORPERSON: Gaven Gunter
  
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  CONNECT CARDS: Vicki Blades, Linda Lambert, Phil Lambert
  

May 7

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  NURSERY: Jan Farkas
  
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  JAM: Leader – Kristen Mosbach
  

Tech – Gavyn Woolard & Zachary Helfrich

May 14

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  NURSERY: Wendy Blades, Maleeka Jent, Aleah Glodich
  
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  JAM: Leader – Jackie Wilson
  

Tech – Jesse Helfrich & Josh Wilson
May 21

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  NURSERY: Sara Jacobs
  
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  JAM: Leader – Martha Swift
  

Tech – Bella Wilson & Johnny Mize
May 28

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  NURSERY: Amy Bates
  
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  JAM: Leader – Kristen Mosbach
  

Tech – Gavyn Woolard & Zachary Helfrich



APRIL FAITHFULNESS

DATE ATTENDANCE OFFERING

2 Worship – 161 $5,794.

JAM – 19

Sunday School – 68

9 Worship – 180 $7,082.

JAM – 14

Sunday School – 53

16 Worship – 302 $6,687.

JAM – 24

Sunday School - dismissed

*23 Worship –

JAM –

Sunday School –

*30 Worship –

JAM –

Sunday School –

*Printed before information received

2017 Budget Goal: $347,847.

Wednesday Activities – are over for the summer. Watch for special activities throughout the summer.


Sundays –

May 7 – 5PM-7PM

May 14 & 21 – NO Youth

May 28 – information TBA
Beulah Camp Sponsor Training…for ANYONE who will be serving as a sponsor at ANY of the camps – kids or youth – this summer, will be on Wednesday, May 3, 6PM in the JAM Room.

Youth texting program – If PARENTS/YOUTH are not receiving texts about Youth information, please make sure that Brian & Honey have your correct cell phone number.

Youth, Parents or Guardians…If you have questions about any of the youth activities, contact Brian Bejmovicz, 937-0208.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
2 Allyson Russell 24, 1975 Rev. Paul & Dorothy Brown

5 David Woods

Dan Helfrich

Wade Lucas 26, 2013 Barnabas & Elise Omulokoli

6 Martha Swift

8 Timmy Schultz

Alicia Fries 28, 1997 Randy & Karen Russell

9 Robin Edwards

Twyla Hood

12 Kendra Marlow

Jerry Eader

14 Mike Murphy

Paula King

Madelyn Britton

16 Kristen Lamczyk

17 Nathan Howard

22 Samantha Finn

23 Joshua Wilson

26 Abby Edwards

28 Karen Russell

30 Ben Schultz




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