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See what’s new at Trinity – announcements, registrations, updates, and highlights for this week.
During National Lutheran Schools Week, we give thanks for the incredible faculty and staff who serve with dedication and love! Their commitment to sharing Christ’s love has made a lasting impact on our students and families.
You are invited to join other Trinity members, friends and neighbors for a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 22 in the Trinity cafeteria. Serving between 7:00 – 10:30, breakfast includes eggs, sausage, coffee, milk, orange juice, and all you care to eat pancakes. Adults $10; children 5-10 are $5.; under 5 are free. All proceeds will go to the new Exhibition Barn on the Historical Grounds.
Visit the INFORMATION CENTER (located in the Church basement foyer). Informational pamphlets, periodicals, and Portals of Prayer devotionals are available to take for your personal use or to share with others.
It’s time to order Trinity’s famous homemade pizzas!
All proceeds go toward supporting needs within our school . Don’t miss your chance to enjoy delicious pizzas while making a difference!
A huge thank you to PTL for sponsoring this year’s fundraiser! Pick up an order form by the school office. Money and orders should be placed in the black payment box or under the window by Feb 16th.
Come enjoy a Spaghetti Dinner this Wednesday (3/5) in between Ash Wednesday services (5:15-6:15pm) in the gym. $8 – adults, $4 – youth (3-12) and free under 3. Our youth will be serving you a delicious meal of spaghetti , salad and desserts. No RSVP needed. Payment at door (cash preferred). Al l proceeds support the attendees of the 2028 National Youth Gathering.
Stick around next weekend after worship.
Church attendees are invited to enjoy FREE admission to the Freistadt Classic. Grab a seat, cheer on our students, and soak in some great basketball. The Freistadt Cafe will be open for lunch and dinner, so you can stay, eat, and enjoy the fun.
Ongoing & Upcoming
Events, sign-ups, and opportunities that are still active – don’t miss out!
Let’s start the new year strong! Last fall we surveyed our congregation to identify the topics and Bible studies that would be most helpful, and beginning January 11 we will offer three new opportunities based on that feedback. All of these will take place during the Bible study hour on Sunday mornings.
Equipped for Evangelism (formerly Discover) is a six week workshop led by Gary Janetzke that will help you identify the unique ways that God has shaped and prepared you to reach out and share His love. More than a class, you will reflect on past experiences, consider your own unique personality and passions, and discover that God has been equipping you for service to Him throughout your life. (10th Grade–Adults; Gathering Room)
Revelation is a study of the Biblical book of, you guessed it, Revelation. Pastor Daniel will lead the group through a six week study that covers the major themes of Revelation and helps you to understand what this book does (and does not) say to current events and the Christian church of today. (7th Grade–Adults; Room 512)
Marriage: Love and Boundaries is a marriage study that integrates scripture, conversation, and brief videos by Dr. Henry Cloud (author of the bestselling book Boundaries). Pastor Carl will lead this six week study with an emphasis on practical application that is rooted in God’s design for romance and marriage. (Adults; Room 510)
Join Cary Schoessow as she leads a Bible study inspired by The Chosen, exploring Scripture through the powerful stories of Jesus and His disciples. (7th grade-Adults; Room 511)
Sunday School is open to children in 3K–6th grade. (PreK-K Room 422; 1-3 Room 402; 4-6 Room 403)
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Stuff They Didn’t Teach You In Sunday School | This study, led by Fred Mollwitz, is for both men and women of all ages. It is held in the Library. Each week features a separate Bible story, so even if you miss a week here and there, you can jump in and out without feeling like you’re behind. (Tuesday 7:30 am; Adults; 1/6)
Join our Wednesday morning women’s group in their study of Philippians. Our study is a relaxed, no pressure group that is great for busy moms. This is held in the Ministry House and led by Anna Hackbarth. (Wednesday 8:00 am; Adult Women; 1/7)
Join Marjorie Kreienbrink and other women on Wednesday morning at 9:00 am in a study of Walking in God’s Promises: Sarah – A Woman After God’s Own Heart. (Adult Women; Marjorie’s Home; 1/7)
Prayer Group | This group gathers weekly to pray for Trinity’s ministry and mission, along with a wide variety of other requests. (Friday 7:30 am; 1/16)
A women’s bible study group, led by Lori Scheck, will start gather at the Ministry House and study the Parables of Jesus. (Adult Women; 1/16)
Join our Saturday morning men’s group at 7:00 am in their continued study of the scriptures. Currently, they are studying The Holy Spirit. Our Saturday study is a relaxed, no pressure group for men of all ages. Virtual or In-Person. (Adult Men; Gathering Room, Virtual option available; 1/17)
Join our Saturday morning women’s group at 8:15 am. This no pressure, women’s bible study group, led by Cindy Mollwitz, will gather in the Library and study the Experience the Heart of Jesus by Max Lucado. (Adult Women 1/10)
Heart of a Shepherd Podcast | This weekly podcast is an across the table conversation centered on God’s Word, designed to help every households grow in spiritual vibrancy. Visit us online for more information.
Join us for a time of intentional prayer and fellowship! We meet Fridays from 7:30–8:30 am at the Ministry House. We are praying through the Names of God and lifting up our church, school, and childcare ministries.
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!
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!
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!
Trinity’s Youth will host the Ash Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner between services on Wednesday, February 18. We are in need of current Trinity Youth (Grades 6-12) to set-up, serve and clean-up that day between 3:30-6:30pm. This will be our 5th year hosting this event and have a great system in place, so youth still have the opportunity to attend either of the Ash Wednesday services and still help! Funds from this event go to our National Youth Gathering account to help fund travel. The next National Youth Gathering is July 2028 in San Antonio, Texas. We encourage youth interested in attending the July 28 gathering to sign-up online and take part of this fundraiser.
Our church is more than names on a page. It’s people, families, and relationships.
We’re updating the Trinity Church Directory and would love your help. Please email an updated family photo to office@trinityfreistadt.com
by February 8. Photos should be appropriate and offer a clear view of faces.
Bonus reason to send one in?
Your photo helps Pastor Schram put faces to names as he continues getting to know the Trinity family.
You can also update your contact information through the Church Center app or by emailing the office. Only you control what information is visible in the app; Trinity cannot adjust viewable settings on your behalf in the app.
Submissions received by 2/8 will be included in the new printed directory.
Thank you for helping our church family stay connected.
As a church family, we have the chance to bless Pastor Schram and his family in a simple, practical way. Gift cards to local grocery stores and big box retailers will help cover everyday needs and take one thing off their plate. Cards and gifts can be placed in the box in the Gathering Room. Thank you for wrapping this family in love and support.
Volunteer
This weekend is about more than basketball. It is about welcoming hundreds of families into Trinity and showing them Christ’s love through hospitality and teamwork. Volunteers make this tournament possible. Interested? Sign up here.
Donate
We are seeking donations of: drinks, baked goods, candy & monetary gifts to help cover meat expenses. Every donation, whether items or financial support, helps make this tournament a great experience for our athletes and guests. Sign up here.
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: tuna, peanut butter, jelly,
oil & vinegar
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
January – June 2026: Church Restoration Projects – seeking donations
Previous Month
Inner City Food Drive: $4,711
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
Trinity’s Mixed Choir & Adult Handbells (high school age and up) are welcoming new members! Music is such a big part of our worship. Please consider how your God-given talents can add to the worship experience for our Trinity family. Come and sing! Come and ring! Come and praise the Lord! (If you play an instrument and have not been contacted yet, please reach out and let Becky know you are interested.)
Join us for two rehearsals: Feb 5 & 12 as we prepare for the Lent season:
HANDBELLS: 5:45pm rehearsal, and play for worship the weekend of February 14-15. Please let Becky know by Feb 1 if you’d like to join Bells.
MIXED CHOIR: 7:00pm rehearsal, and sing for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, and the weekend of Feb. 21-22.
- Individually wrapped candy/chocolates
- Homemade or store-bought cookies or bars
- Soup Powder Packets / Ramen Noodles
- Flavor packets for bottled water
- Chewing Gum / Tic Tacs / Mentos
- Individual Coffee Pods / Tea packs
- Microwave Popcorn
- Small bags of chips/pretzels/Cheetos/Doritos
- Granola or protein bars
- Crackers & Cheese or Crackers & Peanut Butter packs
- Pop Tarts
2025 Contribution Statements are now available. They can be found at the base of the Gathering Room steps, near the 2026 contribution envelopes. Please direct any questions to Cindy Mollwitz (cmollwitz@trinityfreistadt.com) or call the church office and ask for Cindy.
New giving envelopes for 2026 are available for pick up at the base of the Gathering Room stairs. Family packets will include a starter supply of envelopes. You will find additional envelopes in the Gathering Room and in the pews year-round.
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.
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.
Beyond Trinity
Community happenings, partner ministries, and Lutheran organizations beyond our campus.
Called to Serve event
St. Paul Lutheran Church and School
Grafton, Wis.
9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
We invite you to join Rev. Craig Reiter, admissions officer, for a free meal, a presentation on the doctrine of vocation and an update on enrollment at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Who should attend?
- Those exploring or interested in pursuing pastoral ministry
- The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) clergy and laity interested in helping recruit the next generation of church workers
There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. Please register online or by calling 314-505-7037.
We hope to see you there!
Life Fair
First Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, Cedarburg. Friday, Feb 20 (9 am–3 pm), Saturday, Feb 21 (4–6 pm), Sunday, Feb 22 (8:30 am–12 pm). Free. Open to all ages. Sponsored by Ozaukee County Lutherans for Life
Lutherans for Life Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 17, 7–8:30 pm at Concordia University Wisconsin (Pharmacy Building). Guest speaker Tobey Neuberger of Lilies of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center
Upcoming Presentation | Katie Coblentz, Transition to Truth
Thursday, March 12, 7 pm at Concordia University Wisconsin and Saturday, March 14, 3–4:30 pm at First Immanuel Lutheran Church
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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| Financial Update (Campaign) | December 2025 |
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| Total Overall Donations received | $2,589,379.07 |
| LCEF Construction Loan Balance (includes bridge) | $5,638,454.75 |
| Principal Paid (Construction/Bridge Loan) | $10,727.75 |
| Interest Paid (Construction/Bridge Loan) | $523,715.99 |
| Gifts Received Record (December 2025) | $31,264.26 (24 Gifts) |
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