New giving envelopes for 2026 are available for pick up at the base of the Gathering Room stairs beginning this weekend. Family packets will include a starter supply of envelopes. You will find additional envelopes in the Gathering Room and in the pews year-round.

Don’t forget to stop by the LWML table after services to pick up some cookies!
Proceeds will go to support Eye Witness For Life and The Peter Kelm Lutheran School in Ghana.

Want to share Trinity’s history with your family? Looking for some stocking stuffers? The Historical Society will have a sales table in the Gathering Room this Saturday and Sunday with books published by the group, plus homemade soap, jam, and jelly. Stop by and check it out!

Sam Seefeld shares his deep gratitude for the privilege of serving as Trinity’s principal and executive director for the past eight years, celebrating the remarkable work God has done through the school and childcare and the dedication of Trinity’s faculty and staff. He thanks families for their prayers and support during his recent deliberation and announces that, after much prayer, he has accepted a call to serve as Head of Schools for We Teach Truth Lutheran Education. Sam affirms his commitment to a smooth transition in the months ahead, including continued work on strategic planning and preparations for a future capital campaign, while expressing joy that his family will remain active Trinity parents, church members, and supporters.

On behalf of Lutherans for Life, Place of Refuge, Journeys Lutheran School, Economy Center, Lutheran Hour Ministries, World Lutheran Deaf Outreach, and Rev. David Baker, thank you for your financial support and prayers. Each of these ministries received $995 from our Thanksgiving offerings. Praise God for the opportunities He provides to support His work locally and around the world.

The last day to order physical gift cards before the holidays will be 12/15/25. RaiseRight will resume on 1/5/26. Note, reloads are available at any time. Please contact Jen Traska @ 262-424-2667 or Jen.traska@gmail.com for any questions.

Our office will have reduced hours during the weeks of December 22nd and December 27th as our staff takes time to be with their families. Before visiting: Please call 262-242-2045 to confirm availability.

Messages: Feel free to leave a voicemail. Messages are received by email, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding as we joyfully celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ! We pray you have a blessed Christmas.

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!

Sign up here to receive an email reminder.

We’re excited to share that our church continues to offer unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources (it’s been called the “Netflix of video Bible studies”). This extensive library has more than 20,000 videos from leaders like Francis Chan, Jennie Allen, Matt Chandler, Dr. Tony Evans, and many more. These Bible study videos can be used as part of a group study or for personal devotions, and many series include free discussion guides and handouts.

Our church believes that RightNow Media is a tool that can help you live out your faith in every area of your life—at home, at work, and in your community. In addition to series on books of the Bible, RightNow Media has videos for everyone in your family on a variety of topics like marriage, parenting, personal finances, mental health, and more. There’s even a library just for kids with over 2,000 safe, entertaining videos. RightNow Media has a free app that’s available on all major streaming devices so you and your family can access content anywhere, anytime.

To get started click the image or text TLFREISTADT to 49775, create your free account, and start browsing more than 25,000 inspiring videos. We pray that RightNow Media will be a blessing to you and your family!

There’s still time to join the joy of giving! The Giving Tree is in full swing, and we need your help to make Christmas special for children from Benediction Church in Milwaukee.

Here’s how you can spread holiday cheer:

Choose a tag from the tree (each represents a child).

Write your name and phone number on the sheet by the tree (match it with the tag number).

Return your wrapped gift with the tag securely attached by Sunday, December 14th.

Let’s share the love and make this season unforgettable for these kids!

Did you realize that Trinity is feeding the hungry in Milwaukee all year round? Trinity member Tim Schoessow routinely delivers donations from our food barrel to our mission partners at Mission of Christ, Bethany, and Holy Ghost Lutheran Churches. These churches not only serve their neighborhoods with food pantries, but they also faithfully share the Gospel. That means your donations don’t just fill bellies—they help open hearts to the true Bread of Life, Jesus.

This month’s suggested items: baby food jars, formula and cereal

Every item makes a difference—especially those that support our youngest neighbors in need. Donations can be placed in the food barrel at any time. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus in our city.

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40

November/December: Inner City Food Drive – seeking donations

Previous Months:

Flood Relief $58,725.54

FMSC $4,712.00 (Includes Endowment match)

Portals of Prayer for January-March are now available at the East and South entrances of the Church building.

Many Christmas items are available for purchase in the Bookstore: Boxed and individual Christmas cards, Advent items, Nativities, kids books, stickers, wall décor, napkins, gifts, t-shirts, and MORE! Located in the southwest corner of the Gathering Room. (Self-serve procedure can be used at check-out counter when Bookstore is unattended).

Trinity’s BLL (Board of Lay Leaders) extends a heartfelt thank you to the Senior Pastoral Call Committee for the countless hours spent sorting through dozens of names suggested by the congregation and district, making initial calls to determine interest, conducting Zoom interviews, holding meetings, conducting personal interviews, and engaging in much deliberation. After two and a half years, the committee felt they had found a candidate in Rev. Nicholas Schram whom they could present to the BLL and the congregation. The members include: Gary Janetzke, Mike Trinklein, Kayleen Hunholz/Josh Hunholz, Kevin Riemer, Stacy Gehrke, Angela Axtman, Fred Mollwitz, Neal Degner, and Chairman Todd Tischer. Please thank them for their service. Well done, good and faithful servants!

We’re Looking for people that love children, are energetic, creative, confident, have a heart on fire for Jesus and can work flexible hours. Our childcare is open Monday–Friday 7:00 am—5:00 pm. Contact Melinda at childcare@trinityfreistadt.com if you are interested.

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

Stay connected! Check out the latest update from our Executive Director and see how we’re making an impact together. Hard copies can be found at both entrances or you can read the latest edition HERE.

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.