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Come Holy Spirit! Pentecost!

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This Sunday Join us Pentecost Sunday! Celebrate the church of all languages, the arrival of the Spirit, and the installation (officially, even if for a very long time, in our hearts) of Kevin and Kate,, Sonia's granddaughter, Jayla, is getting baptized! As if that's not enough: We will also have a couple of sweet guests from Germany, friends of Klaus-Peter Adam! And... we will be saying farewell to Joe and Kacie.   Readings: Acts 2:1-21     Filled with the Spirit to tell God's deeds Psalm 104:24-34, 35b     Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:30) Romans 8:22-27     Praying with the Spirit John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15     Christ sends the Spirit of truth Facebook Oops! For a really long time we've gotten away with having a Facebook Profile (for people) rather than a page (for organizations).  Facebook caught us!  So we are in the process of moving all of our old profile stuff to our page.  Follow us!  And tell your friends! Saturday First Trinity Field Trip to the Cemetery! Meet at First Trinity to join us on a trip to Concordia Cemetery for Memorial Day worship and a tour led by our own Richard.  Carpools will be leaving at 10:15 am. Next Sunday Trinity Sunday is just over a week away, and it's going to be a great day. 9:15 - The Lutheran Magazine Study Group - Bring your copy of The Lutheran, or use one of ours. Read and discuss articles over coffee and pastry. 10:30 - Worship with guest preacher Connie Leininger After worship - Potluck Cookout and Celebration of May Birthdays. The Art Bowl On Thursday, June 11, hundreds of hand-made, ceramic bowls, created and donated by local artist and children, will be on offer to the public for a $20 (or 2/$30) contribution. After selecting a bowl people are invited to share a meal of soups and chili made by local chefs and foodies. There will even be vegetarian and vegan options! 100 percent of all contributions will go directly to the First Trinity Kid’s Activity Fund. Order tickets ahead of time for a 10% discount. Contact the church office at welcome@firsttrintiychicago if you would like to purchase raffle tickets ahead of the event or if you are interested in donating soup or bread for the event. This summer, the kids are raising money to attend Lutherdale Bible Camp, in Wisconsin. Tri-Sox I have the tickets! If you have paid for a ticket you may pick it up from Rene in the office at any time. If you have not paid for a ticket, but signed up, you may pay for it and pick it up at any time. If you have not signed up, or paid for a ticket but want one, talk to Rene in the office... there may be a couple of extras. Thanks!

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Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

Join us as we process from the chapel into the church and celebrate Palm Sunday.  We'll gather in the chapel at 10:15, and the procession will start at 10:30.  Color of the day is Red!

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We've got a few baptisms Easter Sunday,
And, I think, a new member or few.
Wanna join in the fun?
Of course you do. 

New Member Class March 28 - Tomorrow!  Click or contact Pr. Tom for details! 

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New Newsletter!  Just in time for Holy Week!  The summer edition will be coming out in May, please contact welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com if you would like to contribute!

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Sunday starts Holy Week!  It's going to be a good one.  Look at the events below for the full schedule.

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First Trinity E-News God promises Jeremiah that a "new covenant" will be made in the future: a covenant that will allow all the people to know God by heart. The church sees this promise fulfilled in Christ, who draws all people to himself when he is lifted up on the cross. Our baptismal covenant draws us to God's heart through Christ and draws God's light and truth into our hearts. We see God's heart most clearly in the way Jesus shares human suffering, in an agony both the John and Hebrews readings describe. Readings:  Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 51:1-12, Hebrews 5:5-10, John 12:20-33 Tickets for Seder are now available online or by contacting the church office at 312-842-7390. We've got a few baptisms Easter Sunday, And, I think, a new member or few. Wanna join in the fun? Of course you do. New Member Class March 28.  Click or contact Pr. Tom for details!  New Newsletter!  Just in time for Holy Week!  The summer edition will be coming out in May, please contact welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com if you would like to contribute!

Congratulations to friend of First Trinity and Nagelspielen champ, Ben Adam, on his upcoming ordination.  Ben has accepted a call as assistant pastor / mission developer at HTLoop, and will continue to serve at South Loop Campus Ministry.  His ordination is set for  May 9th at Shalom Lutheran Church in Pinckney Michigan

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In this week's first reading God uses the Gentile ruler Cyrus to accomplish divine purposes. When the Pharisees try to trap Jesus, he tells them to give the emperor what belongs to him and to God what belongs to God. To gather for worship reminds us that our ultimate allegiance is to God rather than to any earthly authority. Created in the image of God, we offer our entire selves in the service of God and for the sake of the world.

Readings: Isaiah 45:1-7, Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13], 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10,Matthew 22:15-22

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This week we had a great time at the Interfaith Gathering at the Br. David Darst Center.  Visit our Facebook page for photos.  Thanks to Alicia for representing the Lutheran perspective.  

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Reformation Sunday is coming up. And that's when we install people and then they become members. magical.  Click here to learn more!

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Blood Drive - Tuesday, October 21st - 3 pm – 6 pm

It saddens me to say that if we don't schedule more appointments, we may have to cancel.  If you are interested in donating, please schedule your appointment by contacting welcome@firsttrinitychicago.com or call 312-842-7390 or sign up with Rene (in the office).  Donors receive a $5 Subway gift card as a thank you! 

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On Friday, October 31 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm we will be hosting a Halloweeie Roast!  

This party is geared toward kids, but adults are welcome and will have plenty of fun and silliness too! Use it as a starting place, pit stop, or ending place while trick or treating, or just spend the whole night hanging out with us!

Anyone interested in contributing toward the party: we could use bags of individually wrapped candy to pass out to trick or treaters. Thanks!

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This week's Bible Study, Tuesday 7 pm - Blessed are the pure in heart: for they will see God.

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Last Tuesday we enjoyed some old fashioned pumpkin carving with many of our youth.  Thanks to Jay for donating the pumpkins, and to Marge, Dawn, Alicia, and all the other adults who helped supervise.  More photos on Facebook.