THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION AT TRINITY:

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated in this congregation in the belief and confidence that in this Sac-

rament, Christ is truly present, giving us His body and blood, in, with and under the forms of

bread and wine (1 Corinthians 10:16, Mark 14:22-24). As Christians (and specifically as Mis-

souri Synod Lutherans), we believe that it is through Jesus Christ alone that we have the hope of

eternal life. We believe that we are sinners in need of forgiveness and that in the Lord’s Supper,

God gives that forgiveness, strengthens our faith, and strengthens our union with Him and each other (Romans 3:23,

Matthew 26:26-28). As Christians, we also believe that as we come to the Lord’s Supper, we are making a commit-

ment to amend our sinful lives with the help of the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 2:19, Romans 8:6).

GUESTS AND VISITORS: Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood unworthily do so to their

harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet

instructed or confirmed, or who hold to a doctrinal position differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran

Church - Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor (1 Corin-

thians 11:27-29). At Trinity we practice Close Communion as adopted by our Synod in Convention.

ALCOHOL CONTENT IN WINE: The “red” wine in the chalice and in the outer rings of the communion cup tray

contains alcohol. The “white” wine in the center of the tray is de-alcoholized wine (alcohol nearly 100% removed).

You may use the red or white wine in the tray but please remember that the chalice has only “red” wine with normal

alcohol content.

Q: Typical question asked by visitors: Can only LCMS members take communion at Trinity Burr Ridge?

A: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has never understood or applied the historic practice of close[d]

Communion in such a way as to mean that only LCMS members are permitted to commune at LCMS altars.

The official position of the Synod is that not only are members of other Lutheran churches with whom we are in altar

and pulpit fellowship invited to commune with us, but also that in certain extraordinary cases of pastoral care and in

emergencies members of churches not in fellowship with us may be given Communion. The Synod stated, for exam-

ple, in 1986 "that pastors and congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod continue to abide by the prac-

tice of close Communion, which includes the necessity of exercising responsible pastoral care in extraordinary situa-

tions and circumstances" (1986 Res. 3-08 "To Maintain Practice of Close Communion"). Please see

www.lcms.org for more information.

Gluten Free Communion Wafers Available Upon Request ~ Please request from Pastor Bob at least

10 minutes before the service.

Trinity Lutheran Church and School To save the lost and to strengthen the saved ~ Matthew 28:18-20

Church Announcements For The Week of July 23, 2017

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 a.m. service will follow p. 184 setting 3

Opening #594; Sermon: #827; Closing: #575

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service HC

9:45 a.m. Bible Class in the Church Library

The flowers are placed on God’s altar by

Carol and Lumir Ma-lina in celebration of their granddaughter’s

baptism today, Nora Ruth Malina.

Dorothy Anderson, Soprano, singing "How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings" by S. Liddle at the 8:30am service Chorus: How lovely are Thy dwellings, O Lord of Hosts, My soul longeth, Yea fainteth for the courts Of the Lord, My heart and my flesh cry out, For the living God, Yea the sparrow hath found her a house And a swallow a nest, Where she may lay her young, Even Thine altars, Even Thine altars O Lord of hosts, My King and my God Verse: O Lord God of hosts, Hear my prayer, I would rather be a doorkeeper, In the house of my God Than to dwell in the tents, Of wickedness, For a day in Thy courts, Is better than a thousand

Nora Ruth Malina, infant daughter of Paul and Amanda Malina is being bap-tized to day at the 8:30 a.m. service. Sponsors are Lauren Fox and Thomas Malina. Through water and the word, Malina has become a child of God and is sealed as Christ’s own forever

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Church News

COME AND JOIN THE BELL AND/OR SANCTUARY CHOIRS!!!

The Bell Choir plays in church, at the 8:30 a.m. services only, about once a month, and we have weekly rehearsals. The Bell Choir rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings in the church narthex from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The ability to read music is not required, but helpful, and anyone high school age and beyond is most welcome to join us!

The Sanctuary Choir sings in church, at the 8:30 a.m. services only, and also has Wednesday evening rehearsals, in the church balcony, from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. We sing in unison, 2-part and 4-part harmony formats, and all voice parts are needed and welcome! We sing anthems from the 16th Century right up to the present, and, WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN!

Our Second Annual Holiday Market will be held on Saturday, November 11. If you would like to purchase a table please contact

Sheri Abernathy 708-987-8768 or Donna Mersch 630-243-1114.

We had a great response last year and many of our vendors are returning.

TLC Community Clinic is Saturday, September 30th, 2017 ~ 9a.m.- 2p.m. Please check the bulletin board in the narthex.

The serving clinic store items are on the board. Take one or two slips, buy the item, and return it to the box.

Different items will be on the board each week.

Rummage Sale: Our annual Rummage Sale is scheduled for August 3 ~ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., August 4 ~ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., August 5 ~ 9 a.m. - noon with a $7 bag from 11 a.m. - noon.

The container is here and items may be dropped off. If you have donations to be dropped off please let Rob Grady know. Rob can also come pick up items. Rob’s #708-839-1200 x6.

The youth will begin setting up the gym beginning July 21. Many volunteers are needed to help set up the gym for this huge sale.

Public Works Notification IL 83/171 Cal Sag Channel Bridge Repair ~ The IL83/171 Cal Sag Channel Bridge Repair project will start 7/5/17. Expect delays, detours, and road closures. Im-pact On Travel: The Bridge will maintain South bound traffic throughout the project. North bound traffic crossing the Cal Sag Channel at IL 83/171 will be detoured Suggestions To Motorists: North Bound traffic should expect delayed times in their travel due to detour. Traffic Alert: Traffic on Archer Ave. (IL 171)southbound should Expect delays at intersection of 107th St. and Il 83-Calumet Sag Rd due to the merger of detoured traffic. Detour Route: North bound motorist at Il 83- Kingery HWY traffic will be Detoured eastbound on Il 83 Cal Sag Rd. to Flavin Rd. and/or US45 turned southbound to 107th St. Turned West bound on 107th St. to Il 83 Kingery Hwy. to continue North bound.

Church Office Summer Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Ed VanSykle’s new address: Otterbein New Albany Nursing and Rehab

House #6726, Room #106 6690 Liberation Way New Albany, Ohio

The Middle School mission trip to Grand Rapids, MI is July 23 - 28. Rob Grady, Dana Murray, Beth Ernst

and ten youth will go to Grand Rapids on the “Week of Hope” mission trip, serving this community in various capacities.

Pastor Bob and family will be on vacation July 24 – August 5. In case of an emergency please contact Pastor Albrecht at 815-531-7590

Pulpit Supply Preaching Schedule: July 29 ~ Pastor Keith Haney July 30 ~ Pastor Luther Albrecht

August 5 and 6 ~ Pastor Luther Albrecht

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Historic St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Soup Kitchen, 2108 W. 21st Street, Chicago

Twenty children of St. Matthew’s were confirmed on May 21. VBS will be held on July 31 - August 4,

over 100 children of all age will attend. If you would like to volunteer your time and talents please call

Pastor Nathan Schieber at 708-720-0880. The Ladies of the Soup Kitchen also serve a noon meal.

If you would like to help serve food, the next opportunity is August 8th.

Meet at the church office at 11 a.m.

Community News

WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS is a 30-minute, weekly

television program led by a Lutheran pastor and the

messages are focused toward those who are at home or

in the hospital featuring classic Lutheran Worship.

Sunday 11:30am ~ (TLN) Comcast 138

Did you know that … Faith, Hope and Peace Ministries, has recently begun bringing weekly services to 2 new (to us!) facilities in the northern Illinois area? Clarendale in Algonquin and the Scottish Home in North River-

side make the total number of facilities served by FHP Ministries 18 in all! Over 364 residents, family, and friends (including 1 canine friend) worshipped together to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior dur-ing Easter Week! What a wonderful gift of eternal life God has given us and we are so blessed that we can share this gift with so many people!! Please join us in this wonderful ministry!! If you could spare a few hours dur-

ing the week to play a keyboard, help residents at the services, share your clerical skills, use your sewing talents, or just help out with a task when needed, please contact Craig Chidester, Executive Director, at 630-710-0396 or cdc33@att.net.

Page turners are needed during the services.

Mile for Mileage Challenge ~ Support disability ministry by local churches with Voice of Care’s Mile for Mileage Challenge. Register online at VoiceOfCare.org or request registration via phone at 630-231-3862.

Two Locations: Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. ‐ 12:30 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg Saturday, August 19, 10 a.m. ‐ 12:30 p.m. at Castaldo Park, 3024 71st Street, Woodridge

Organ Recital ~ On Sunday, July 30 at 4 p.m., Michael Scott Giuliani, a student at Concordia University Chicago, will perform an organ recital in fulfillment of the Masters in Church Music at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church,

260 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge. The program is based upon hymn tunes and Gregorian chant melodies, following the cycle of the liturgical year. For information, call 847-823-6656

Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center, 204 S. Grant Street, Hinsdale IL 60521 is looking for fun loving person to assist our early childhood teachers. This is a wonderful opportunity to be-come involved in Lutheran education and sharing your faith. This is a part-time position that follows our school calendar. Zion's Early Childhood Education Program serves children ages 2-6 years old. We are located near downtown Hinsdale. Please call Peggy at 630-323-0065 or email resume to pfarrell@zionhinsdale.org.

Have a large group that wants to spend a weekend getting "into the outdoors"? Walcamp now rents out the Maple and Oak Cabins (Both sleep 28) for weekends this summer

or try out one of the Villages, TiPi or Treehouse. Visit walcamp.org/page/campground for information and reservations. We invite you and your family to come and enjoy

God's Creation which will give you an experience to remember!

Flagg Creek Heritage Society Presents “I Do, I Do”. An exhibit of wedding gowns newly acquired and old favorite gowns will be on display. Opening on Sunday, June 4, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. running until Sunday,

October 1, 2017. Historic Robert Vial House, Pleasantdale Park, 7425 S. Wolf Road in Burr Ridge. Open the first Sunday of each month, April through October 2 - 4 p.m. The house is also open most

Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 708-839-9616 for more information. Groups are welcome.

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Those Serving This Weekend…..

Sunday Preacher…...………………………................……......Pastor Robert Geaschel

Sunday Liturgist…….…………………..……………...…..........Pastor Robert Geaschel

Organist..……..……..….…...…....……………….……………………….....Howard Eggert

Contemporary Worship Leader……………………………..………........Russ Breimeier

Saturday Reader……………………………………………..……………..……Karla O’Shea

Guitarist………………...…………..…………………………………..…….......Rich Rodzen

Altar Guild ~ Joanne Stastny, Sherry LaFlame, Crista Childers, Kris Fischer

Usher Group 2: 8:30 a.m. ~ Fred Ruckauf and Eric Heth

Usher Group 4: 11:00 a.m. ~ Jake Bulthuis, Phil Strieter, David Conoboy,

Richard Rediehs, Richard Joiner, Michael Bulthuis

Communion Assistants: Saturday ~ 6:30 p.m.: Jake Bulthuis

Sunday ~ 11:00 a.m. : Wes Buege and Mark Winterroth

Acolytes: Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m.: Ryan Farago and

11:00 a.m.: Joshua Freese and Ben Winterroth

Greeters: Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m.: Cliff and Judy Gustafson

11:00 a.m.: Sandy Baumruck and Shirley Phillips

Sunday July 23

8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship ~ Malina Baptism

9:45 a.m. Bible Class

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship HC

Monday July 24

Tuesday July 25

Wednesday July 26

Thursday July 27

7:00 Praise Band (CH)

Friday July 28

Saturday July 29

8:30 a.m. Trustees

6:30 p.m. Celebration Service HC

Trinity Lutheran Church & School 11500 German Church Rd. Burr Ridge, IL 60527 708-839-1200 /church 708-839-1444 /school www.TLBR.org.

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Website WEEKLY : www.TLBR.org

For All Your Trinity Informational Needs! Announcements & Sermons,

Weekly Events & Highlights,

Announcements, Our Ministries Bible Studies, and More!

A country preacher decided to skip services one Sunday to spend the day hiking in the wilderness. Rounding a sharp bend in the trail, he collided with a bear and was sent tumbling down a

steep grade. He landed on a rock and broke both legs. With the ferocious bear charging at him from a dis-tance, the preacher prayed, "O Lord, I'm so sorry for skipping services today. Please forgive me and grant me just one wish—make a Christian out of that bear that's coming at me!" At that very instant, the bear skidded to a halt, fell to his knees, clasped his paws together, and began to pray aloud at the preacher's feet: "Dear God, please bless this food I am about to receive."

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Our Members who are homebound…. Don Tomes

Our Members who are in assisted living or nursing homes…. Joyce Miegel, Joyce Rabas, Paul Maerz

Phyllis Johnson, Aileen Mastney, Lorraine Buczko Jeanette Wielebinicki, Laurie Verba

Weeds infiltrate even the Lord’s gardens (Matthew 13:26-27), and creation itself groans (Romans 8:22). Choosing life can mean suffering, but soon comes harvest. God’s glory

cannot stay long concealed (Matthew 13:43), and Christ’s resurrection assures that it will more than make up to us for all annoyances (Romans 8:18). Son of Man, our Rock and our Redeemer, sow such hope in our hearts that we fear not in any weakness. Amen.

Our Members or Friends of Our Members In The Military….. Peter Davidovitch (South Korea) US Army Pilot, godson of Bill & Judy Jung

Thomas Logan ~nephew of Cathy LaFlame

Andrea Logan ~niece of Cathy LaFlame

Sarah Mears~ National Guard

Kris Randolph (Active Duty~Scott AFB) Air Force airman ~ son of Joan Randolph

Jeremy Marwitz (US) ~ Grandson of Lee Marwitz

Chaplain Mike Sneath (Virginia)

Lt. Col. Timothy Luther Albrecht ~ Edwards AFB, California

Angie Marie Albrecht, MD (Edwards AFB, CA) Daughter-in-law of Pastor & Janet Albrecht

Michael Grimes (Ft. Carson, CO) member, son of Janet Grimes

Chaplain Mike Moreno~ Pursuing a masters degree in order to serve with wounded warriors.

nephew of our member Bessie Kuske

Adam Koshiol ~ ARNG-2006-2012, Air Force National Guard, son of Kim Valentino

Michael Michalek ~ (Oxnard, CA) Reservist ~ son of Cindy Stutz

Serrica Michalek ~ (Oxnard, CA) Reservist ~ daughter-in-law of Cindy Stutz

Devin Mosely ~ (US Army, Ft. Carson ,CO) Deployed to Afghanistan

Connor Mersch ~ US Army, Fort Benning, GA

Riley Gentile ~ US Army Paratrooper in Texas, cousin of Sharleen VanDham

Our Members who are celebrating their baptismal birthdays the week of July 23

Michele Geaschel, Hope Bowling, Joshua Freese, Nolan Ward, Timothy Wolf, Braelyn Magnesen

Our Members who are celebrating wedding anniversaries the week of July 23

David and Bonnie Hammer, Brian and Jona Rediehs, Skip and Kathryn Rozum, Richard and Brenda Zabilka

Week of July 16 Weekend Worship Attendance ~ 219 Communion ~ 118

Planning a Baptism or a Wedding at Trinity? A Meeting with Pastor Geaschel is required before every Baptism & Wedding. Please call the church

office to schedule your appointment with Pastor Bob.

Prayers

The Week of July 23 Geri Muraski family ~ Prayers of comfort for the family after Aaron Landgraves mother-in-law passed away

Bob Roegner family ~ Prayers for comfort for the family, brother of Jan Mueller, Uncle of Dina Gnat and Lisa Reinhart, passed away on July 19

Prayers for the Middle School Mission Trip to Grand Rapids, MI Janet Grimes ~ Prayers for healing after surgery

Carissa Korres ~ Prayers for healing after surgery Barbara Rossie ~ Prayers for healing after knee surgery

Yvonne Meyer ~ Prayers for healing George Keltz ~ Prayers for comfort and healing

Vlado Lenoch Family ~ Prayers for comfort for the Lenoch family after Vlado crashed his P51 Mustang vintage WWII plane

July 16 Ardel Graf ~ Prayers for recovery after a stroke ~ Req. by Nancy Montelbano

Larry Ryan Jr. ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Bud Villarreal Hogan Family ~ Prayers for comfort after the loss of their son ~ Steve and Beverly Gehrt

Suzanne Brown ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Carrisa Korres Janet Rediehs Steinquest ~ Prayers for healing and strength ~ Req. by Dick Rediehs

Yvonne Meyer ~ Prayers for healing Cindy Stutz ~ Prayers for healing and comfort

Barbara Rossi ~ Prayers for a successful knee surgery George Keltz ~ Prayers for healing

July 9 Janet Grimes ~ Prayers for health and a safe move to California soon

Prayers for the High School Mission Trip to West Virginia that left July 8 Bill Dahms ~ Prayers for a successful surgery Wednesday and a speedy recovery ~ Req. by Bessie Kuske

Elise, Keith and 7 month old twins ~ Prayer of thanksgiving for no injuries after their home burned. Prayers for relief from their emotional distress for their home was a total loss. ~ Req. by Sue Hickman

If you would like a prayer request continued, please email or call the church office. If you have a Private Prayer Request (NOT announced during the worship service) for our Prayer Circle Group please email or call the

church office 708-839-1200 or csecretary@tlbr.org Thank you, Nancy

USE THIS QR CODE FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING AT TRINITY!!! When you scan this barcode-like QR code image with a smart phone's QR decoder, it will instantly con-nect you to the mobile version of our church web page. To individuals who are familiar with QR codes, it will provide a quick and easy way to access our electronic giving por-tal. Take your announcements home, create a profile and giving is easy!

Weekly Prayers CANCER PATIENTS: Ted Bulthuis ~ Brother of Jake Bulthuis,

Sheryl Ill ~ Req. by Sandi Bulthuis, Dan Stastny,

Joey O’Shea ~ Brother-in-law of Karla O’Shea,

Marjorie Duhatschek ~ Judy Jung’s mom, Bob Bordak,

Janet Grimes ~ Req. by Lori Trinche, Aileen Mastney, Bill Harris

Wilson Gregory ~ 3 years old ~ Req. Nancy Richter, grandson of Dennis Kelly,

Gay Roby and Beth Johnson ~ Req. by Jan Miller, Rich Kruse ~ Req. Carol Ball

Joseph Ritson ~ Req. by Ava Franco, Elaine Rice ~ Req. by Susan Villarreal,

Margie Hammes ~ Req. Neil Hammes, Peter Trinche ~ Req. by Lori Trinche

Rachel & Hope Salverredy, Nanci Saucier, George Keltz , Joyce Meigel , Cindy Stutz

Don Tomes, Burt and Laurie Beyer, Glen Fritschel ~ Prayers for healing.

Prayers

To Prepare For Next Week’s Worship Service Read: Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 13:44-52