Announcements

Mark Your Calendar

Wednesday, April 1 - 5:30pm - Passover/Seder Meal at Trinity
Thursday, April 2 - 6:00pm - Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, April 3 - 6:00pm - Good Friday Service
Saturday, April 4 - 6:00pm - Holy Saturday Service
Sunday, April 5 - 9:00am - EASTER SERVICE
Saturday, April 18 - Noon - Sisters in Christ Luncheon
Sunday, May 17 - Joint Worship Service at GSLS

Time to Order Easter Lilies

In celebration of our Risen Savior, Jesus Christ, we decorate our sanctuary with Easter lilies. The cost is $18.00 per plant. Forms are available under the TV in Room 10. Deadline to order is Sunday, March 29th.

Passover / Seder Meal

Pastor Drews is planning a Seder (Passover) Meal to take place Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during Holy Week. He is looking for volunteers to prepare food for the Seder Meal. Soon there will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board and recipes will be made available. Seder meal recipes can also be found on-line, however, no recipes that include beef or chicken. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Room 10 for those planning on attending.

Sisters in Christ luncheon

Sisters in Christ: A Sisters in Christ luncheon is being planned by the Boards of Evangelism / Christian Service for Saturday, April 18 at 12:00 p.m. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Room 10.

Joint Worship Service

Joint Worship Service: A joint worship service with St. John’s Pekin and St. John’s Sand Prairie will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran School on Sunday, May 17. There will be no services at any of the churches. Time and other details will follow in next months newsletter.

2026 Flower Chart

The 2026 flower chart is up on the bulletin board in the hallway by the 4th Street entrance. Simply sign your name by the date you wish to donate flowers. A form will be sent to you when your date is near. Dates are chosen on a first come first serve basis.

75 & Over Dinner

Click here to view photos from the 75 & Over Dinner held on October 26, 2024.
Click here to view photos from the 75 & Over Dinner held on October 21, 2023.

A Dollar for Missions

There is a container on the chair in the back of the sanctuary for you to put your dollars in. Additional information regarding the Dollars for Missions Projects can be found on the district website at https://www.cidlcms.org/ministry-a-dollar-for-missions.html

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are needed each Sunday for the following. 1) Giving rides to members wanting to come to church but do not have any transportation. If you can help with this please contact Debbie Fornoff or the church office at 309-346-1391. 2) Picking up donuts. 3) Helping in the kitchen Sunday to serve donuts, coffee and juice. Please consider volunteering for one of these service opportunities. Take a look here to learn more.