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Early in the fourth century, a north African pastor named Arius began teaching that Jesus Christ was not truly God. The Church responded decisively in AD 325 with a statement of faith (The Nicene Creed), which confessed that Jesus is, in fact, true God. Toward the end of the fifth century, another creed was written that delved further into the mystery of the Trinity. Though attributed to Athanasius, a fourth-century opponent of Arius, this anonymous creed clearly came at a later stage in the debate.
The Athanasian Creed declares that its teachings concerning the Holy Trinity and our Lord’s incarnation are “the catholic faith.” In other words, this is what the true Church of all times and all places has confessed. More than fifteen centuries later, the Church continues to confess this truth, confident that the triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has given Himself for our salvation.
Through the faithful collection of mites, the LWML South Wisconsin District supports grants that further the proclamation of the Gospel in our district, our Synod, and beyond. These grants reflect prayerful stewardship and a shared commitment to serving Christ through Word and deed. Together, we rejoice in how God uses these gifts for His mission.
Six of the eight grants are already fully funded, with more than $165,000 collected. Only $15,600 remains to fully fund the final two grants. Your Mighty Mite Boxes are part of that mission support, so keep filling them up and bring them in! Visit https://www.lwml-swd.org/grants to learn more about the grants.
May is Mite Month, and with five Sundays this month, we are setting aside this special time to support LWML–South Wisconsin District missions. Mites are inspired by the widow in Luke 21:1–4, whose small gift was given in faith. Mite Boxes are available throughout the month, and all offerings will be gathered and brought forward for blessing on the 5th Sunday. Don’t forget to wear purple this weekend as we celebrate Mite Month together!
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.
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.
Your Prayer Warriors are Amanda Kropp, Cindy Mollwitz, Brenda Perry, Lori Scheck, Cary Schoessow, Lisa Wahl. We warmly welcome anyone who would like to join us from 8:30–9:30 am (summer hours) every Friday.
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.
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
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Ongoing & Upcoming
Events, sign-ups, and opportunities that are still active – don’t miss out!
In the Sanctuary: Saturday 5:00 pm & Sunday 8:00 am
Outdoors: Sunday 10:00 am
Note: Sunday, May 24 there will be one Worship Outdoor Service at 10:00 am
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!
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!
Calling all ladies! Join us for the LWML-SWD Heart to Heart Sisters of All Nations celebration here at Trinity. Come and worship with others of different ethnic backgrounds, sample delicious foods, and hear about the mission work of LCMS missionary, Rev. Dr. Tom Park. Saturday May 30, 2026. Doors open at 8:30 AM. Please RSVP by May 23 at hearttoheartchairman@lwml-swd.org.
Interested in helping at our upcoming event? We’d love your support. Contact Emily at hearttoheartchairman@lwml-swd.org to learn more or get involved.
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!
The Spiritwear Store is open through June 1. Order 2026–27 school theme apparel, “Faith, Family, Freistadt” (John 8:31–32), Free City athletic shirts, and regular spiritwear items. Youth size small is now available. Visit the store to place you
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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
In celebration of our 250th July 4th birthday this year, our Card Ministry would like to send encouragement to members of our congregation who are serving in the military. If you have a family member currently serving, please send their mailing address as soon as possible so they can be included. Cards will be mailed on June 17. For questions or to submit information, please contact Gayla Boehlke at 414-630-1214. Thank you for helping us stay connected to those who serve.
For the security of our building, please do not exit through the main church doors on Granville Road or Entrance #3 near the gathering room stairs if the doors are already in a locked position. Instead, we kindly ask that you use another available exit, such as the church vestibule doors or Entrance #4 by the elevator.
There have been several instances where these doors were properly locked after services by worship assistants, but were later found open the following morning.
Thank you for your help in keeping our campus safe and secure for everyone.
| Nehemiah Project | Funds collected to date: $38,762.50 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Not included at this time: | |
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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 for the 2026–2027 school year.
Open positions:
• 4K Teacher
• 4th Grade Math & Science Teacher
• Long-Term Substitute
Join a team committed to academic growth and Christ-centered learning. Learn more and apply.
We’re hiring a 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.
Beyond Trinity
Community happenings, partner ministries, and Lutheran organizations beyond our campus.
Spring has sprung, and we are celebrating it with the St. Paul Lutheran Salad Luncheon! Join us on Wednesday, 6/10 at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 701 Washington, Grafton for a delicious salad buffet, refreshing drinks, and homemade desserts. Tickets are $12 per plate and can be purchased in advance in the St. Paul Office (M-F, 8am-4pm) or at the door the day of the event. For groups of 6 or more, make reservations by calling Deb at 262-707-8992.
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.
Guided by Grace – Weakness is not something to hide, but an invitation to rely more fully on God. This presentation focuses on leaning into God’s strength. God not only walks with us on the way of life—He is our strength! In this presentation, we discover how being weak is not shameful. It guides us to rely on God’s strength instead of our own.
With featured speaker, Stephanie Hovland. Learn more at here.
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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