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See what’s new at Trinity – announcements, registrations, updates, and highlights for this week.
Author and historian Jim Pingel will be speaking at Trinity, sharing his knowledge of the American Revolution and using it to help us better understand the scriptures and to reflect on the grace of God, given to us in Jesus Christ. Join us between services on October 11th for this special presentation in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Dr. Pingel is a professor at Concordia University and the author of Sacred Inspiration, a book that weaves lessons from the Revolutionary War into Gospel centered devotions.
The LWML is collecting items to assemble Baby Care Kits and Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. We will be collecting these items during the month of July. Two display boards have been set up which show the items we are collecting. The boards can be found in the rear of the church and in the Gathering Room. Please take a list or a pictured item from the board to help you remember items we need. Donations should be placed by the LWML table at the bottom of the stairs going up to the Gathering Room. Thank you for your generosity.
Please help support the Kagerbauer family as Catrina recovers from hand surgery. During her recovery, preparing meals and managing daily household tasks will be more challenging. Providing a meal is a simple way to show care and help lighten the load for the family during this time. If you are able, please sign up to bring a meal. Whether it’s a homemade dinner, takeout, or a gift card for a local restaurant, every act of kindness is greatly appreciated.
Ongoing & Upcoming
Events, sign-ups, and opportunities that are still active – don’t miss out!
Join us for a time of intentional prayer and fellowship! We meet Fridays from 8:30–9:30 am at the Ministry House.
Do you have a passion for prayer? Want to grow deeper with God and make new friends? All are welcome to join. Come, be part of this growing community of prayer!
Each Friday morning, a group of women (men are also welcome!) gathers at the Ministry House to lift up prayers for our church, school, and childcare ministries. We also pray for requests submitted through pew prayer cards, online, or the prayer room at the Ministry House.
We would love to pray for you! We welcome your prayers—whether requests, thanksgiving, or praise. Please share as you feel comfortable so we can join you in prayer. We’ll share how to submit your requests soon.
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God (Romans 8:26-27, ESV).
A PODCAST OF TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH OF FREISTADT
Have you tuned in yet? Our mission is to foster spiritual vibrancy in every household, and we’re especially keen on providing support and guidance to those who take on the role of spiritual leaders within their homes.
If you haven’t had the chance to listen yet, you can catch us on Spotify, iHeart, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts. Just search for the “Grow in His Word” podcast. And for those who’ve already joined us, thank you for your support!
Don’t forget to visit our website to access the podcast and sign up for reminder emails. Let’s continue growing in His Word together!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our African Missions Festival on Sunday, May 24. It was a wonderful day of worship, fellowship, music, food, and fun as our community gathered to support the work God is carrying out through African missionaries.
While the event has passed, donations will continue to be collected through June 30.
For the past 17 years, Trinity has raised more than $877,000 to support African missions. Your generosity continues to make a meaningful impact in sharing the Gospel and supporting ministry efforts abroad.
Donations may still be made:
- Through our website
- By using the donation form in the gathering room entrance
- Through the church office
We praise God that He allows us to be part of this life-changing work.
Joining in His Mission. Together!
Save the Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
An evening dedicated to celebrating God’s work through Trinity and investing in the next generation of Christ-centered ministry.
Planning is underway and we’re looking for auction items, experiences, vacation stays, tickets, gift certificates, and unique packages to help make this year’s event a success. If you’d like to donate an item or experience, we’d love to hear from you. Your generosity helps support Trinity’s ministry and mission for future generations.
Visit https://onecau.se/freistadtgala
Visit More details coming soon!
pasta and meals in a box, canned soups
Summer Raise Right orders for physical cards will be the following dates: 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9 & 8/23 & weekly thereafter. Please have all orders in by 8:00am on these dates. For questions, please contact Jen Traska at 262-424-2667 or Jen.traska@gmail.com.
Raise Right (f/k/a Scrip) will collected weekly.
Please have all orders in by 8:00 am on these dates. For questions, please contact Jen Traska at 262-424-2667 or Jen.traska@gmail.com.
Need holiday gift cards? Interested in reducing your tuition? RaiseRight can help with that! Purchase gift cards for groceries, gas stations, home improvement, restaurants and everything in between while helping earn money for your child’s tuition or another family’s tuition at Trinity. Alternatively, you also provide support for the church. The savings add up quickly!
RaiseRight is a gift card program in which you purchase gift cards and a portion of your rebate goes towards tuition. Let me give you an example. If you purchase a $100 gift card that has a 9% rebate, you will receive a $100 gift card and then your rebate would be $9. Of the $9 rebate, $8.10 (90%) would go towards your tuition for the following year. The remaining $.90 (10%) of the rebate goes towards UPS shipping costs with the remainder going to church.
RaiseRight orders can be placed on-line (for physical gift cards, re-loadable gift cards, or eGift Cards). All orders should be submitted prior to the start of school on Monday and your physical gift card order will be available at the end of the week. If placing an order for a reloadable gift card or eGift card, these orders can be done at any time and do not have deadlines. A printed order form (found on Trinity’s website) can also be submitted prior to the start of school on Monday and these forms are also located outside the school office. Please note, not all brands are on the paper order form as there are hundreds of brands and denominations to choose from. The submission box is located outside the office. All orders need to be in by Monday at 7:50am.
Website and list of brands can be found here.
Have questions or need our organization’s enrollment code? Contact Jen Traska at jen.traska@gmail.com
We are updating our records to recognize and honor those who have served or are currently serving in the military.
If you or a family member are active duty or a veteran, please submit the following information to the church office:
- Name
- Branch of Service
- Veteran or Active Duty Status
- Rank
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
The Freistadt Fourth is just around the corner, and we need your help!
From setup and hospitality to activities and cleanup, volunteers make this community celebration possible.
Whether you can serve for a short shift or several hours, every helping hand makes a difference. Thank you for
helping make the Freistadt Fourth a memorable day for everyone!
Who likes to bake? We’re seeking non-refrigerated cake and dessert donations for Trinity’s Freistadt Fourth. Please bring your cakes and desserts to the school kitchen by 11:00 am on July 3rd. We kindly ask that you label anything that contains nuts. Cakes should not need refrigeration. Cakes will be cut and individually packaged on July 3rd. We are hoping for a great selection of homemade cakes and desserts. [Organized by LWML.]
Children are invited to take part in this year’s Freistadt Fourth celebration through music and the bike parade. Students may have the opportunity to share patriotic music during the event, and children are welcome to decorate bikes, wagons, scooters, or power wheels and join the parade wearing Trinity gear or red, white, and blue. No registration is required. Bike participants should meet in the southern-most parking lot by 12:30 PM. For questions or interest, contact Terry Schoessow at 414-801-0724.
Thank you Flower Power Life Team for your Rose Sale help. This event is made possible by volunteers who prepare the roses and by you who purchased and/or donated! Together, $933.00 was sent to Lutherans for Life Ozaukee County Chapter to help with sharing the life saving Gospel message. Please pray for those in crisis pregnancy , abortion victims, those caring for someone struggling in mind, body or spirit, and for those who are parenting or who are lonely. PRAY!
Please consider helping in the Lutheran for Life booth at the Ozaukee County Fair, July 29-Aug 2. Volunteer slots are divided into two hour time slots, starting at 10 am until 10 pm, except for Sunday (10 am – 6 pm). Ask someone to be there with you. Now is the time to be involved and speak life. Reach out to Susie Pipkorn 262-706-1151 with questions or to sign up. Inquiries can also be made to Lorrie Riemer 262-512-0094 or kevinriemer@aol.com.
| Nehemiah Project | Funds collected to date: $41,857.50 |
| Restoring His House – Together! | Church building repairs & beautification |
| Phases | Description |
| (based on urgency & available funds) | |
| Phase 1 | |
| Phase 2 | Exterior church repairs to soffits, fascia, crown & painting Late Summer/Fall |
| Phase 3 | Exterior church masonry repairs & cleaning Sept/Oct |
| Phase 4 | Interior painting & flooring (to date $9,300 raised for painting through Giving Tuesday-2025) |
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Do you love Jesus and have a heart for little ones? Trinity Childcare is growing, and we have both full-time and part-time positions available in our childcare ministry. This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to: Love and care for children each day; Share Jesus in meaningful, everyday moments; Serve alongside a faith-filled, supportive team. Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this post. God may be leading them here. To learn more or apply, email: childcare@trinityfreistadt.com.
We’re hiring a part-time Leader of Contemporary Worship Music to help lead Christ-centered, theologically rich, and inviting worship at Trinity. This role provides musical leadership for our modern worship services by recruiting and coordinating musicians and vocalists, selecting music, and working alongside worship volunteers to help create an excellent worship experience rooted in God’s Word. If you have a heart for helping people encounter God through music, we’d love to connect with you. Learn more here.
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Beyond Trinity
Community happenings, partner ministries, and Lutheran organizations beyond our campus.
Galaxy VBS 2026 is coming! Children will embark on a cosmic adventure as they discover the life-changing power of God’s love through Bible stories, games, music, and mission activities. Centered on 1 John 4:7, this exciting weekend VBS will help kids learn that because God loves us, we are called to love one another. Join us July 24-25 for an unforgettable journey of faith, fun, and fellowship. Entire families are invited to both meals, the closing service and the VBS celebration! For more information and to register or volunteer scan the QR code or visit https://www.myvbs.org/bslcmequon-vbs. Questions can be directed to Rachel Strand at vbs@bslcmequon.com.
LifeWalk supporting A Place of Refuge Ministries of South Wisconsin, a Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod affiliated ministry serving women facing crisis or unplanned pregnancies, will be held September 12 at Beautiful Savior in Mequon. You can register online at https://www.aplaceofrefuge.org/life-walk-registration
Lutherans for Life Ozaukee County Chapter will have a resource table at the 2026 Ozaukee County Fair, Cedarburg, Wed, July 29 through Sunday, August 2. Sign up to help with a 2-hour shift by contacting spipkorn2@wi.rr.com or 262-618-4000.
It’s almost spring and a good time to clean out some of your closets. Beautiful Savior will be holding a rummage sale on July 18th for gently used items that you are ready to part with. We are starting to collect items now and will be happy to accept your donations for the sale. We can accept household items, books, children’s toys, art & decorative items, holiday decorations, jewelry, and sports equipment. We cannot accept furniture, TVs, computers, printers, or microwaves. Items must be clean, in working order, and reasonably new. Items can be delivered to Beautiful Savior during business hours Mon, Tues, Thurs from 10-2. Proceeds from the sale will help support our Good Samaritan Fund, Youth Group, and other service projects. If you have any questions, please call Linda Prenzlow, Rummage Sale Committee Chair, at 414-517-1113. Thank you for your support.
Anyone attending a Concordia University or Seminary, is a member of an LCMS congregation in the SWD and is preparing to be a full-time church worker (pastor, teacher, deaconess, DCE/DCO, DFLM, DPM, lay minister) is encouraged to apply. There are two applications required (District Financial Aid Application and Personal Aid Application). Both are available on the SWD website – www.swd.lcms.org/AID. Applications are due at the District Office by May 15.
Christian Family Solutions (a Wisconsin Synod Lutheran ministry) now offers self-guided, online courses, accessible to all. CFS clinicians provide educational programs on topics related to mental health, relationships, parenting, and other topics related to navigating life in this world. These are no or low-cost opportunities, supported by donations. Learn more at cfslearning.org.
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