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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!

Pet Blessing October 5

A favorite tradition at First Trinity!

Sunday, October 5at 10:30am

In honor of St. Francis, patron saint of animals and the environment, we will again be blessing pets at the end of worship on October 5. 

All Are Welcome!

Special Music this Week

This week we will be welcoming special guest musician, Justin Tigerman.

Justin is a senior Master of Divinity student at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago after a wonderful year of internship in Billings, MT.  He is originally from Rock Island, IL and went to Luther College in Decorah, IA before coming to Chicago for seminary.  His primary interests in ministry include language studies, food ministry, outdoor ministries, medical ethics, and connecting with others over board games!

Justin began playing music in worship settings after joining his home congregation's music ministry in high school.  He started out self-taught on guitar then migrated to drums, piano, and other related instruments.  Justin has always enjoyed providing music ministries to a variety of congregations, from campus ministries to formal services.

His favorite food is sushi and his favorite flavor of ice cream is a vanilla shake with Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, vanilla flavoring, with no lid on it.

Bob returns from vacation next week.

Thank you to all of the musicians who have helped during his absence.  

Community Memorial for Carissa Hinz

In Memory Of Carissa Hinz

1991-2013

This Sunday evening, June 23, 5pm, Bridgeport friends, family, and community members will gather to commemorate the life of Carissa Hinz, whose life was taken unexpectedly, and far to soon. 

(For services Saturday in Paxton, IL, please see below).

Please join us in honoring Carissa and supporting her friends. An offering will be taken to help cover the family's costs. You may also donate, now, through the Bridgeport Coffee House. A reception will follow in the auditorium. There will be free street parking available from Union Ave. to Wallace on 31st St for all attendees. Please see the note below, as Carissa's case is still open. May she rest in peace.

Saturday, June 22, Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E. Pells St., Paxton, followed by a graveside service at Glen Cemetery, Paxton, with the Rev. Terry L. Westerfield officiating.

Ms. Hinz was born July 24, 1991, in Libertyville, the daughter of Michael E. and Sherry L. Smith Elliott. She attended elementary school in Carey, moved to Paxton in 2002 and graduated from Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School in 2009. She graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago in 2013 and received a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She was employed by the Bridgeport Coffee House.

As a high school student, she was a member of the speech team and the yearbook staff. During college, she was a member of the film club. Her hobbies included drawing and photography. She enjoyed taking walks and her cats.

Surviving are her parents of Paxton; her maternal grandparents, David and Beverly Smith of Richmond; her paternal grandmother, Florence Elliott of Paxton; an uncle, Mike Smith; three aunts, Kim Smith, Susan (Mike) Flynn and Jean Elliott; seven cousins; and numerous great-aunts and great-uncles.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Max Elliott; and a step-brother, Matthew Elliott.

Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.

Baptism Of Our Lord Sunday 1/13/13

Baptism Of Our Lord Sunday

January 13, 2013, 10:30AM

First Trinity GREEN CHAPEL

First Trinity Community Center

643 West 31st Street!

ALL ARE WELCOME