Announcements

Special December Services

Mid-Week Advent Services - 6:00 p.m.

Theme for Mid-Week Advent Services: “All About Mary”
Wednesday, December 3 - Introducing Mary, Luke 1:26
Wednesday, December 10 - She Was Betrothed to a Man, Luke 1:27
Wednesday, December 17 - And Mary Sang, Luke 1:46-55

Children’s Christmas Program

Sunday, December 21 during the Sunday School hour

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Wednesday, December 24 at 6:00 p.m.

Christmas Day Service

Thursday, December 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Cookie Fellowship

Cookie Fellowship will follow the Advent Services. Please bring one dozen cookies to the church kitchen on the date on which your name is listed below.
• December 3 - Abbott - Gresham
• December 10 - Hand - Nash
• December 17 - O’Conner - Whitley

Poinsettias

Poinsettias will decorate the altar on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you would like to donate a plant, please fill out a form and put it in the offering plate or return it to the church office no later than Wednesday, December 17. The cost is $18.00 per poinsettia. Mark your offering envelope “Poinsettia” and include the money in your envelope..

The Giving Tree

Each year Trinity provides coats for underprivileged children in the Pekin school districts. This particular ministry is vital to the Pekin community in helping keep these children warm during the winter months. Please donate to The Giving Tree by using your Giving Tree envelope or mark a pew envelope “The Giving Tree” so we can continue this important ministry.

GSLS Capital Campaign Pledge From

Good Shepherd has set up a secure online pledge form for their ‘Moving Forward As One In Christ” capital campaign. You can find the form by clicking here or using the QR code below.

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.