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Romans 6:1-11

Luke 3:15-22

1/19/25 @ 10:15 am


Growing. Serving. Joining.

Trinity offered 22 worship opportunities in December! Many volunteers helped make that happen: Worship Assistants, Ushers, Techies, Musicians, Altar Guild, Church Cleaning Crew… and to all of you who served, THANK YOU! Now that we are in a new calendar year, each area of worship ministry is open to new members. Consider yourself invited to join this great crew in 2025! Whether you can offer one service each quarter or one service each month, we’d love to train you to help with worship! A sign up sheet is on the Worship Director’s door (behind the Gathering Room kitchen). Or you can contact Becky Hohnstadt, Randy Pipkorn, or Deb Balsiger directly and they will guide you in the right direction. Join us in experiencing the joy of serving in worship!

Please join us for a soup lunch and meeting on Monday, January 20 at 12:30 pm in the Gathering Room. Pastor Hillenbrand will lead us in Bible study. We will be discussing plans for a special spring event. Everyone is welcome.

In Acts 20:28, Paul says to the Ephesian elders, “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.” Trinity’s elders have been working diligently to assist the pastors in caring for the church of God, and in the past year they have come to the conclusion that they will be best able to serve God’s people by building relationships within the congregation. As a result, we will be returning to the practice of assigning households to each elder alphabetically. In the next two weeks you will receive a letter of introduction from your elder, and you can expect to hear from your elder at least three times during the year in person or by phone.
The elder assignments are by last name as follows:
A-B – Neal Degner
C-F – Craig Tews
G-H – Tom Boehlke
I-K – Fred Mollwitz
L-O – Gary Janetzke
P-SB – Ryan Campbell
SC-ST – Jerry Michels
SU-Z – Brian Forke
Please encourage these men as they faithfully serve, and support them in their efforts. As Hebrews 13:17 says, “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.”

Fire and Song is a unique, story-based study of the Biblical book Song of Songs. It provides a full-length novella with integrated teaching that helps Christian couples understand Song of Solomon to strengthen the love in their marriages and in their relationship with God. The book also provides visually-rich study notes for those who wish to dive deeper.

Discover God’s beautiful design for love with Pastor Carl’s Fire & Song study. Open to couples at any stage of marriage or those desiring deeper insight into God’s plan.

While the Fire and Song study is taking place, we will be adding a Sunday school class for 7th-12th graders, watching and discussing episodes of the Chosen. Older students are also welcome to join us for Pastor Carl’s Fire and Song study, as parents deem appropriate.

Fridays 8:00 – 9:00 am starting on 1/10

Sundays 9:30 – 10:30 am starting on 1/12

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The Bible Lunchbreak resumes on Wednesday, January 15. Join the pastors at noon every Wednesday from the comfort of your own home, office, or wherever you are! Each Wednesday, the pastors spend 30 minutes diving deep into the sermon text for the upcoming week. You can ask questions, add your own insights, or just sit back and take it all in.

Every Wednesday at noon.

zoom.CarlLehenbauer.com or email Pastor Carl for an invitation.

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 20,000 inspiring videos. We pray that RightNow Media will be a blessing to you and your family!

MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY

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. Each of these recipients also hosts an active congregation, and so not only does your donation feed the hungry, it also opens doors for our church partners to share the Gospel and lead people to the true Bread of Life in Jesus.

canned veggies & fruit, juices in cans or plastic bottles

Food barrel collections go to food pantries at Holy Ghost, Bethany and Mission of Christ Lutheran Churches in Milwaukee. Any donations are welcomed, but specific items will be suggested each month. Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40



Beyond Trinity

Trinity Community News

Come hungry and leave happy! Sunday, Jan. 12, from 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM, we’re serving up fresh, grab-and-go ham sandwiches with homemade rolls by Trinity member Craig Tews! Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our youth heading to the National Youth Gathering in 2025.

Grab yours and help send our teens on this incredible journey! See you there!

The Board of Lay Leaders approved a date and time change for the January Congregation Meeting. These changes were approved to be more inclusive of all church members, especially those with young children. This also means that there will only be one service that Sunday (this does not impact Saturday evening).

New meeting date/time: January 19 at 10:15 am

One service to be held on Sunday in the gym at 9:00 am

Childcare will be provided from approximately 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

To help us prepare, please let us know how many children will be joining us.

We’re excited to announce two upcoming opportunities to explore Trinity Lutheran School and see what makes our community so special!

5-7 PM | Tuesday, January 21 & Tuesday, February 18

This is a great chance for families considering Trinity to see how we partner with parents to nurture both faith and academics. Already part of our community? Invite your friends, neighbors, and extended family to come and explore!

Envelopes can be found at the bottom of the Gathering Room stairs leading to the Coat Room and Library. Please check the address label on your box of envelopes is correct. If it is not please contact the office to update your information.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THESE ENVELOPES until January 2025.

NOTE: ANY 2024 CONTRIBUTIONS that you want to report for 2024 tax purposes must be dated and postmarked no later than December 31, 2024. Please make sure to clearly mark your envelope and checks as 2024 contributions. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office.

Get ready for the excitement as young athletes take the court for this beloved community tradition. Imagine the energy, the cheers, and the opportunity for your business to shine as a proud sponsor.

Freistadt Classic 2025 T-Shirts: $18 each

Ad Options in Our Digital Flipbook:

  • Prime Closing Ad Space: $200
  • Full Page Ad: $100 | Half Page Ad: $50 (interactive options available)
  • Company Logo or Trinity Family Athlete Shout-Out: $15
  • Courtside Seats: The best view in the house! Limited pairs available for $200 (boys or girls games).

Help us make this tournament a success for everyone involved! The deadline to secure sponsorship or purchase premium options is January 17, 2025.

Secure your sponsorship here OR purchase a t-shirt. 

Join us in making the 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Tournament an unforgettable event! We’re looking for volunteers to fill these roles:

  • Admissions
  • Concession Cashiers
  • Grillers
  • Concession Helpers
  • Ushers

Shifts are just 2–4 hours! Plus, enjoy FREE entry on the day you volunteer. Sign up for consecutive shifts and earn a free meal voucher too!  Your time and effort make all the difference—thank you!

Volunteer Here

Thanks to many generous donors and volunteers, progress was made this year on restoring the Mueller Shed that was destroyed by fire in August of 2023. The building now has a concrete floor and a roof. The shingling was delayed by weather, but are ready to add. The wallboards are ready as well.

With that in mind, we are now turning our thoughts back to building the larger timber frame exhibit barn that was designed and approved before the fire. About $150,000 will be needed to bring it to life. We invite anyone interested to donate to this endeavor. The Trinity Freistadt Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization, so donations are tax-exempt.

Multiple levels of donations are available. You are invited to “buy shingles”, which are $20 each. For donations greater than $100, contributions will be grouped by the names of some of the other buildings at the site:

  • Smokehouse Level $100 – $499
  • Bake Oven $500 – $999
  • Summer Kitchen $1000 – $4999
  • Log Cabin $5000 – $9999
  • Blacksmith Shop Over $10,000

Venmo and PayPal accounts are available if you wish to use them.
Venmo: @trinityhistorical (Lutheran Historical Society of Freistadt)
PayPal: historical@trinityfreistadt.com
Cash or checks are appreciated as well.

Trinity is currently seeking call-eligible teacher candidates for the 2025-26 school year. If you have a candidate to recommend, please email Dr. Cassie Tarr at ctarr@trinityfreistadt.com.

Trinity Lutheran Freistadt is seeking a compassionate individual to join our special education staff as a Special Education Paraprofessional (Part-Time, 5-20 hrs/wk): Assist students in a self-contained classroom as needed.

If you’re passionate about helping children grow in faith and learning, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of our mission-driven team. View full job description on our Employment Opportunity page.

Trinity is accepting resumes for a ministry support position serving our school and childcare. If you or someone you know are interested please see the job description on our Employment Opportunity page or email jobs@trinityfreistadt.com.

Save the date for February 21-23 so you can spend quality time with your spouse and with God, and give yourself something to look forward to this winter! More details coming soon.

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.

Love baking? We sure love eating those delicious baked goods! This is a simple way to use your gifts to serve God and His people.

Please sign up in the Gathering Room or call the office to let us know that you would be willing to provide a pan or a plate of refreshments for Bible Study hour once a month. Of course, if you would enjoy baking more often than that, let us know!

We will email out a schedule in advance. We only ask that if you cannot bring treats on your assigned weekend that you trade with someone else, or let the       office know so we can make other arrangements.

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our new expansion building soon and are on the lookout for dedicated teachers who love the Lord, cherish children, and have a passion for nature! We have 1 full-time and 2 part-time positions available.

As a caregiver at Trinity Lutheran, you’ll serve Christ by laying the foundation for a child’s understanding of who Jesus is. Your love for the Lord and children will shine as you partner with parents and our ECC team to create an environment filled with the love of Jesus, fostering social, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and become a part of our mission to nurture young hearts and minds!

Email your resume to jobs@trinityfreistadt.com



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Trinity Forward Capital Campaign #’s | November 2024
Total Donations received $2,432,835.70
Balance in the bank

*Balance includes dividends & earnings on deposits

 $281,088.72*
Expense Draws (Capital Campaign Expenses Paid) $636,830.04
Construction Draws (12) $6,609,147.36
LCEF Construction Loan Balance (including bridge) $5,649,182.50
Gifts Received Record (November 2024) $16,157.90 (59 Gifts)
Interest Paid (Construction Loan) $178,908.51
Pledged to Date $2,871,950.00
GALA Proceeds (restricted) $215,000.00


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