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Trinity is located between Wolf Road and County Line Road on German Church Road (8300 South)
in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The school and church offices are
located in the school. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm. Click here for a directional map.
Saturday Celebration (Holy Communion) - 6:30pm
Sunday Traditional (LSB) - 8:30 & 11:00am
Trinity Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
11500 German Church Road
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527
(708) 839-1200
tlcsecy@aol.com
Our Worship Times
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we are united by GRACE to:
Grow in faith through prayer and the study of God's Word
We invite you to become part of our family as we grow together in the Grace of God! For a transfer of your membership to Trinity, please contact the pastor for a visit.
To the glory of God, I believe I am called… “to the measure of the full stature of Christ.” Ephesians 4:12
I will strive to…
Our Mission Statement
PoWeR SuRGE - Marks of Discipleship
Meet the Pastors
Congregational Structure
- Voters' Assembly
- Church Council
Be a Team Member at Trinity
Stephen Ministry
GriefShare
Christian Counseling
Our Christian Beliefs
Prayer Circle
Brief History of LCMS
Lutherans for Life
Educational Opportunities
Scholarship Information
Music Ministries
Our Phone System/Extensions
Trinity's monthly publication, TORCH (This page is password protected, please contact your Elder for the password.)
Trinity Organizations
Trinity Service & Social Groups
Trinity Sports
Youth and Children's groups
LCMS Information
Vacation Bible School
Reach out with the Gospel
Actively serve with Love
Celebrate the Sacraments
Express thanks and praise in Worship
Marks of Discipleship
Pray daily
Worship weekly
Read the Bible
Serve at and beyond Trinity
Be in Relationship to encourage spiritual growth in others
Give of my time, talents and resources
Evangelize by sharing God’s love in Christ
 Senior Pastor Email Pastor Bob |
 Associate Pastor Email Pastor Matt Gunia |
 Rev. Luther Albrecht Assistant Pastor Ext. 224 |
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Pastors are called by the congregation to administer the Word of God through sound Biblical preaching and teaching, and to administer the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
The central focus of the office of the ministry is to deliver God's means of grace through Word and Sacrament for the forgiveness of sins.
Through diligent application of God's Word, the aim of ministry, to lead a faithful and godly life, is brought into the lives of our members.
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The Voters' Assembly meets on the third Monday of February, April, June, September, November and December. Call the Congregational Chairman with any questions.
The Church Council meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm.
2008 Church Council Officers are:
Chairman - Mike Giliano
Recording Secretary - Irma Hoffer
Treasurer - Bob Bordak
Assistant Treasurer - Keith Wendte
Financial Secretary - Sandra Bulthuis
Chairman of the Board of Elders - Dan Lehenbauer
Chairman of the Board of Trustees - Arnie Mueller
Chairperson of the Board of Evangelism - Sharon Wendte
Chairperson of the New Member Committee - Sue Voelz
Chairman of the Board of Day School Education - Mark Murray
Chairman of the Board of Parish Education - Cliff Gustafson
Chairperson of the Board of Stewardship - Joanne Stastny
Chairperson of the Board of Human Care Ministry - Christa Conoboy
Chairperson of the Board of Youth Ministry - Kathy Fritschel
Chairperson of the Board of Family Life Ministries - Julie Benstent
Chairman of the Endowment Oversight Committee - Bob Wott
There are a lot of ways we are asked to be a team member here at Trinity. For example, we can join the men’s softball group, plan the coming of Paul Maier, attend a Voter’s meeting, pitch in to clean up at the Ladies rummage sale, travel to Honduras or pledge for the school walkathon. The various sections of the new bulletin board in the Narthex encourages this teamwork as the ministries of the Church work towards communicating our Christian relationships and events to Trinity members and visitors.
Trinity Lutheran School – preparing the TOTAL child, through Christ centeredness, superior education, physical programs, self-discipline, and social interaction in a peaceable, multi-cultural environment.
The Christian Life – showing others how we walk with Jesus daily by way of our prayer life, praise through music, being in the Word and caring for one another in love.
Family Ministries – nurturing through same generation groups (J.O.Y., pioneer clubs, and youth) and intergenerational events (Easter egg hunt and candy bar bingo)
While each area has its own relationship to a balanced and healthy church whether it be ministry, fellowship, evangelism, discipleship or worship our ultimate purpose is one and the same:
Come join the team!! Questions about the board? See the section leader or Mike Giliano.
Pastoral Counseling
Professional Counseling
Rev. Robert E. Geaschel
Lutheran Child and Family Services
7620 Madison Street
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 771-7180
Trinity Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and the International Lutheran Council. As Confessional Lutherans, we believe:
1. That the Holy Bible:
2. That there is only One true God revealed in Scripture and confessed in the Apostle's Creed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
3. That God created everything in six natural normal days.
4. That people were originally created by God pure and holy.
5. That Adam and Eve, of their own will, went against God's command and brought sin into the world.
6. That sin is living out of relationship with God.
7. That people cannot save themselves by their good works or by any other human means.
8. That God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to save us.
9. That Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning and ascended into Heaven.
12. That God comes to us in His Church through the chosen means of grace.
14. That our Lord's command to baptize all nations includes infants who, through the water and the Word, come to faith in Jesus Christ, are cleansed of all their sins and become children of God.
15. That God has called every member of our congregation to participate in the ministry of Word and Sacrament.
16. That Jesus will come again to take all believers to Himself.
17. That human life is sacred.
On April 26, 1847, 12 pastors representing 15 congregations signed a constitution that established "The German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio and Other States." They were men of faith and conviction. Some were German immigrants who had come to the United States to preserve their Lutheran confession of the faith, free from government intervention. They were stirred for mission, especially to reach German immigrants, and, for some, the desire to bring the Gospel to Native Americans. Today, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (the name was shortened on the 100th anniversary) counts 2.6 million members in 6,145 congregations. The original constitution was written in German (and German continued to prevail in worship and writing until World War I). While English dominates now, on any given Sunday, there may be worship in at least 20 different languages--including Spanish, Hmong, Eritrean, Russian, Finnish, Slovak, Chinese, and even German.
Trinity Lutheran Church began worship and outreach in the Burr Ridge area in 1839. The congregation was officially formed in 1865 and began a Christian Day School in 1883.
The crisis of our time is the repudiation of biblical truths, manifested in the wanton destruction of innocent human life through legalized abortion on demand and the growing threat to the lives of others through legalized assisted suicide and euthanasia. Therefore, as Lutherans for Life, we will strive together to give witness, from a biblical perspective, to the church and society on these and related issues.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod holds, as our Commission on Theology states in its report Christian Faith and Human Beginnings, that the Biblically based principle “always to care, never to kill” applies to human life at all stages of its development including pre-implantation human life. While our church supports stem cell research which does not involve the destruction of another human life, we do not believe that the “end justifies the means.” The destruction of a living human embryo, even for the noble purpose of seeking a medical remedy for others, is never morally justifiable.
“Stem Cell Research: Understanding the Basics” is the title of a new brochure and DVD to help you understand the basic biology and theology concerning Stem Cell Research. For more information, contact Lutherans for Life. Check out their web-site today! Lutherans for Life (888) 364-LIFE or visit: www.lutheransforlife.org
Check out their web-site today!
Lutherans for Life (888) 364-LIFE or visit: www.lutheransforlife.org
Who is CONFIRMED?
What are the REQUIREMENTS?
When is confirmation TAUGHT?
When is confirmation DAY?
Trinity Lutheran Church takes religious education seriously. Founded in 1865, Trinity began plans to educate people in the basics of the Christian faith as found in the Holy Bible. In 1883 Trinity established a Christian Day School which continues to this day. According to our church Constitution, parents are encouraged to participate in every opportunity for Christian education. We recognize that this is not always possible. To make certain that all of our children have received the best possible foundation for their lifelong journey in the Christian faith, our congregation has agreed upon certain basic requirements that must be met prior to being confirmed.
10. That we are saved solely by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ.
11. That faith in Jesus is a gift of God, given by the power of the Holy Spirit, thus all the glory belongs to God.
13. That the body and blood of our Lord are really present in the bread and wine taken at the Lord's Table.
Mission Statement:
Lutherans for Life believes that the church is compelled by God’s Word to speak and act on behalf of those who are vulnerable and defenseless.
Growing in our Faith…
What is CONFIRMATION?
Confirmation is a public rite of the Christian Church that is preceded by a period of instruction designed to help baptized Christians identify with the life and mission of the Christian community. Having been instructed in the Christian faith prior to admission to the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:28), the rite of Confirmation provides an opportunity for the individual Christian, relying on God's promise given in Holy Baptism, to make a personal public confession of the faith and a lifelong pledge of fidelity to Christ (Matthew 10:32-33; Romans 10:9).
All Trinity children in the eighth grade who have been baptized and who have completed the requirements established by the congregation.
Fifth through Eighth grade students are required to attend Sunday School a minimum of twice a month. Seventh and Eighth grade public school students must attend confirmation instruction.
All seventh grade students also receive acolyte training.
Trinity School: Four times per week during school as part of the school curriculum.
Public School: Once per week on Wednesday's from 4:30 to 5:45pm at the church.
Confirmation for 8th Graders is held at the 11:00am Worship service on Palm Sunday.
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We find it a special privilege to guide children, ages 3-18, in an understanding of God's Word.
Sunday School meets every Sunday, except in the summer, in the school from 9:50-10:45am. The high school age students meet every Sunday in the conference room of the school. |
We share the joy of God's gifts by singing during one of our church services. We also share a special service with our Christian day school during the Advent season.
Trinity is blessed to be affiliated with two excellent high schools, Christ Lutheran Academy and Walther Lutheran High School. See their websites for more information (links below).
Christ Lutheran Academy
Walther Lutheran High School
The applications are available in the Narthex for anyone who is planning on becoming a Pastor or “called” church worker. Please pick up an application and turn it in to the Stewardship Board.
Senior Choir
Mr. Howard Eggert, Director
Dr. Richard A. Block, Principal & Executive Director
Currently holding classes at Zion Lutheran Church, 11007 S. Book Rd., Plainfield
Future location: 23756 W. 127th St., 1/4 mile east of IL Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone: (630) 922-6084
Fax: (630) 922-6610
Christ Lutheran Academy, Plainfield, IL
Website: www.christlutheranacademy.org
900 Chicago Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160-4120
Phone: (708) 344-0404
FAX: (708) 344-0525
E-mail: walther@walther.com
Walther Lutheran High School, Melrose Park, Illinois
Website: http://www.walther.com
Mr. Howard J. Eggert, Director of Music, Organist
All adults, high school age and beyond, are eligible to join the joy and fellowship of singing praises to the Lord. We practice each Wednesday from 7:30-9:00pm from September to June. During Advent and Lent, we rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm
Handbell choir rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 6:15pm.
Howard Eggert, Director
School Choirs:
Sharon Wendte, Director
Rejoice Choir - Grade 3 through Grade 4
Proclaim Choir - Grade 5 through Grade 6
Hosanna Choir - Grade 7 through Grade 8
These three choirs are made up of our school children from grades 3-8 and rehearse during the school year. We sing in our worship services once or twice monthly and study music in unison and 2-part formats.
Other opportunities to sing/play
Our Sunday School, pre-school and day-school children sing in our worship services periodically. We also welcome children and adults alike to play instruments in church and sing praises to our Lord in solo, duet, trio and ensemble groupings throughout the year. Please contact Howard Eggert if interested.
Board of Elders
Board of Evangelism
Welcoming Committee (formerly Board of Assimilation)
Board of Human Care Ministries
Board of Stewardship
Board of Trustees
Board of Youth Ministry
With our automated answering system everything is on a verbal menu, from which you choose your extension. We decided to put it in writing for you, in case you’d like to keep a copy near your phone.
During the day on the church side, your call will ring in the selected person’s office. If they are not there, after three rings it will go to voice mail.
During the school day, teachers will have their phones on “do not disturb” and calls will go to their voice mail. After school, teachers can take calls in their classrooms.
On the church side:
On the school side:
After the initial greeting, you may select your party’s 1-digit extension at any time. These choices are:
1 – Worship Information
2 – Directions to Trinity
3 – Pastor Bob
4 – Pastor Gunia
5 – Rob Grady
6 – Cyndi Moloney (Secretary)
7 – Rita Pawlowicz (Membership Secretary, Financial Assistant & TORCH)
8 – transfers you to the school desk
After the initial greeting, you may press the star key (*) and your party’s 3-digit extension at any time.
Arturi, Jeanne – 239
Ball, Carol – 231
Eggert, Kristin – 232
Grady, Leslie – 240
Haak, Lisa – 237
Hammes, Debbie – 227
Hammes, Neil (classroom) – 230
Jensen, Lori – 239
Michaelsen, Kim – 234
Struve, Amy – 223
Wendte, Sharon – 236
Computer/Library – 226
Kitchen – 228
Copy Room (old office) 229
Hammes, Neil (office) – 222
Moloney, Cyndi (Secretary) - 221
The Elders assist the pastors in ministering to the spiritual needs of our members, encouraging regular church attendance and participation in Holy Communion, through personal visits and phone calls. It is also their privilege to help the pastors by assisting with Baptism and Holy Communion. Each Elder represents approximately 75 communicant members. They meet on the first Monday of each month at 7:30pm.
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Members of our board, as well as the "calling" committee, visit or telephone all prospective members as obtained from the guest card/book, friends, district referrals, etc. We bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the unchurched in the community by promoting church service times, activites, and special events in the local newspapers, TV, radio, through mass mailings, and postings at local business sites. Finally, we strive to meet the spiritual needs of our members through an awareness of spiritual rebirth, renewal and daily coming to the cross. The board meets monthly to plan and communicate our past months' experiences; rotating members of the call committee meet Monday evenings to contact prospective members. Back To Trinity Organizations Links
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(formerly Board of Assimilation)
The Welcoming Committee helps new members become integrated into the worship, Bible Study, and activity life of the congregation. They help new members become familiar with the community, and notify the church organization or committee best suited to the new members' interests. The committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00am.
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Human Care Ministry is the love of God reaching out through His people, the Church, ministering compassionately to the entire spectrum of human need...spiritual, physical, emotional, social and economic. Some of the board's outreach includes monthly homebound Communion & lay visitation program, monthly blood pressure screenings at Church, community referrals and other supportive services, and sending cards and support to moms of new babies. Back To Trinity Organizations Links
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The Board of Stewardship encourages all members of the congregation to serve the Lord and His church with their time, talents, and treasures. Stewardship is more than financial support...it involves all parts of our Christian life. The board meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm.
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Trinity has been blessed with beautiful buildings and grounds. As legal representatives of the incorporated congregation, the trustees supervise all the physical property of the Church and School. Approving all expenditures, they regularly report to Voters, comparing spending vs. budget. One of the members has the sole responsibility for the affairs of the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.
This small group of men, both young and old, meets on Saturday mornings to do repairs and oversee improvements to the church, school and parsonage as needed, and have fun doing it. It gives these men an opportunity to use the blessings and talents that God has given them in the betterment of serving the Lord through the pastors, teachers, students and congregation. What better place to do this than in God's house?
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If you would like to find out more about us, we invite you to come to our next meeting. Except in July and August, we meet on the first Monday of every month at 7:00pm in the narthex.
Directress- Jan Baranek
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Every year a number of wonderful ladies make special telephone calls. What's so special about them? These calls are to Trinity members, requesting that they serve as "greeters" before the 8:30am or 11am worship services. Calling is quite a job because all our families are busy people! But it is also fun to chat with folks.
So, when you are contacted by one of these ladies, please help them schedule "greeters" for their month. Or, tell them which Sunday you can serve, even if it's the next month. It only takes 15 minutes before the service, but it is a valuable gift of time. It keeps us, the family of God, in touch! Please welcome the opportunity to say "Good Morning" to your brothers and sisters in Christ.
Elaine Rall
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Right now our age group is from 70-92. Except January, July, and August, we meet the 3rd Thursday of every month from 11:30am - 3:00pm in the lower level of the church. We have a pot luck lunch at noon with plenty of good food to eat.
We play a dice game which we call Crazy Bunco. Each one brings a $1 prize for the game. It's an afternoon of fellowship that all enjoy. Stop by and share the joy of God's love!
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Altar Guild
Greeters
J.O.Y. Club (Just Older Youth)
Ladies Aid Society
Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Parent Teacher League (PTL)
Stephen Ministry
GriefShare
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We serve for the glory of God and the building of His people. Right now we have five teams consisting of four women each. We work a month at a time, once or twice per year. Working means one hour or less on Saturday morning, and ten minutes to one half hour on Sunday after each service. We set up and take down after weddings and funerals. By having four women on a team, we can work around vacations.
Trinity Altar Guild would like to invite you to consider joining our faithful and devoted group of women. The Altar Guild is to serve. It serves by:
Assistant Directress- Spring Kneller
Secretary- Joanne Stastny
Treasurer- Kathy Howard; Wedding
Coordinator- Kathy Howard
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Every Sunday, a number of wonderful people accept an invitation to say good morning to our Trinity members and guests. These are our Trinity greeters who welcome you to services and who keeps us, the family of God, in touch with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Trinity Greeter Program
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Ladies Aid Society invites women to be of service...at funeral luncheons, hosting coffee hour on Sunday mornings, or helping in Project Compassion, where we bring meals to shut-ins or "just home from the hospital" folks. We host a Rummage Sale in April and September, and our annual Salad Luncheon in May gives our ladies a chance to show off their culinary and decorating talents as they prepare salads and decorate the tables for this fun-filled afternoon of Christian fellowship. We meet the third Friday of each month at 7:00pm from September through June. While 90% of our funds are spent on our own Trinity causes, 10% (or more) is set aside for outside charities and mission projects. We extend a warm welcome to women of all ages to "Come serve the Lord with gladness"!
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All ladies at Trinity are considered members of the LWML. They encourage involvement in mission grants by the collecting of "mites" (monies). They also sponsor outreach projects such as a food drive for Chicago Uptown Mission, hygiene kits, and winter hats and gloves for Lutheran Child and Family Services. They also contact greeters for the Sunday services. LWML meets at 7:00pm on the 2nd Thursday of February, April, September, and November. A yearly calendar and mite boxes are available in the narthex.
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It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you have lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you've probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.
That's the reason for GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. |
GriefShare is a 13-week workshop. Each session includes a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos also include real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours.
After viewing the video, you'll participate in a small group discussion about what you have seen on the tape. You will also have the opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and have the opportunity to share your own. There is a workbook for daily reading and journaling to do on your own which helps you stay focused during the week between sessions.
Please join us for the next GriefShare session which begins July 10, 2007 – join us at any time. We meet every Tuesday at 7:00 PM behind the fireplace.
For more information, please contact the church office at 708-839-1200.
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A call to all men ages 30 years old and up for fellowship and hoops every Tuesday night at 7pm in the Trinity School Gym. All interested Church members are encouraged to bring their friends to share in an opening devotion, stretching, warm up, scrimmage, and ending in prayer. We will play indoors until the weather breaks. Our first gathering will be Tuesday, April 25th. Please contact Rob Grady at the Church office or Ken Valentino.
We are on the court every Monday night (except on Voters' meeting evenings) starting at 7:00 p.m. If you are out of high school, you are welcome to join us. This is a non-competitive "pick up" volleyball. The teams are formed at the beginning of the evening but may change several times during the evening to keep it even and fun. We use only the basic of rules and aren't too strict when it comes to hitting the ball "legally." But we will try and make you a better player. But most of all we have fun! Any questions can be directed to Lisa Haak at the school office. Come join us in the school gym!
Trinity's Women's Volleyball Team
Trinity's Youth Groups are for young people 6th grade through high school. They share such activities as trips to Great America and the dunes, hay rides, swim parties, progressive dinners, and open gym nights. Their congregational involvement includes the Easter breakfast, Church Picnic, and Youth Worship services. Occasionally, they join with similar groups from other churches. At the monthly meetings, they have devotions, activities, and plan their fund raisers and outings.
Vacation Bible School welcomes all children of members, friends, relatives and the community. Meet Jesus, our Forever Friend, at Friendship Trek June 9-13 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Kids ages 3-12 meet friends, explore Bible stories, do fun activities, sing great songs, make crafts, play games, and eat snacks. We expect a great response, so enroll your child today. To register, call (708) 839-1200 ext. 6, or download
the registration form here: - VBS (will open a new window)
- The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod…
- Strongly in the Word
- Christ-Centered and People-Sensitive
- Reaching Out Boldly with the Gospel
- Faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions
- Marked by Peace and Unity in the Lord
For more information about the LCMS, write:
LCMS Information Center
1333 South Kirkwood Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63122-7295
Phone: 1-888-THE-LCMS (1-888-843-5267)
Fax: 1-888-LCMSFAX (1-888-536-7329)
E-mail: INFOCENTER@LCMS.ORG
Website: www.lcms.org
We are part of the Northern Illinois District
LCMS - Northern Illinois District Office
2301 S Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162
Phone: (708) 449-3020
Website: www.ni.lcms.org
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