Trinity Newsletter for June 11, 2026
Trinity Has a New Ombudsman
Maybe you didn’t know we needed a new one (we do), or that we had an old one (we didn’t). But we need one now, and selected that title from and old Swedish word meaning “representative”.
We need an ombudsman - a representative – to help improve communications with Brentwood, particularly on Sunday mornings and when both congregations are present. Mike Wills has graciously accepted this responsibility.
If you experience a problem or have concerns relating to building matters, the worship service, or anything on a Sunday morning, contact Mike rather than reaching out to a Brentwood pastor or staff member. This will help us address issues more efficiently and maintain healthy boundaries in our shared building arrangement.
Thank you,
Trinity Trustees
Max Perryman, Lois Zerrer, Beth Kick
Sunday School Temporarily Relocated
The Fellowship Hall at church is being cleaned up after flooding due to the recent heavy rains. So Sunday School will be held in the chapel near the Trinity entrance (where the choir rehearses) this Sunday. Class will let out early so the choir can warm-up before worship.
Pastoral Care During Sabbatical
In case of a pastoral emergency during Pastor Tom's mini-sabbatical, please contact Rev. Alyssa in the church office. She will contact the on-call pastor to respond. You can phone or text (417-459-4192). If you phone, be sure to leave a message; calls do not "ring through" outside of office hours but message notifications (voicemail and text) are delivered 24/7. There are pastors on-call each day.
Office Volunteers and Subs Needed
Our friends at Brentwood have been providing MOST of the Welcome Desk coverage for the last 18 months, with a few gaps. We have offered to try to fill those gaps as we are able. Shifts are three hours long (9:00 a.m. to Noon, Noon to 3:00 p.m.), and involve answering the phone, opening the door, and general office tasks as needed. Most of the time you will be idle and able to focus on a task or book you bring from home. You can sign up to work specific shifts every week, once a month, or on specific days that work best for you.
Regular openings are on Mondays and Wednesdays, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. We would also like to develop a list of substitute Welcome Desk volunteers, folks that can be called when one of the regularly scheduled volunteers (on any shift, Monday through Thursday) cannot fill the shift.
Please contact Rev. Alyssa in the church office (office@trinityspringfieldpcusa.org, 417-450-2544) for more information or to be added to the schedule.
Trinity Book Club
Our group meets monthly to discuss books over delicious treats at Neighbors Mill at 9:00 a.m. Please note a few date changes for the schedule the next several months:
June 20-Lake of the Ozarks by Bill Geist
July 18-The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan
August 15-The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.
September 19-Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis
October 17-Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
November 21-Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
More great reads to come in 2027. Please join us if you love to discuss good books and contact Daphne Anderson for more information.
Liturgists for Upcoming Sundays
We are grateful to the following people who are sharing their gifts with Trinity by serving as liturgists.
June 14 – Max Perryman
June 21 - Marsha Landrith
June 28 - Clancy Cherry
If you would like to serve as liturgist, please contact Martha Bledsoe.
Prayer Chain
There are currently 16 people on Trinity’s Prayer Chain. Pray-ers receive text messages whenever someone requests prayer. Prayer requests can be as specific or general as the requester wants. If you would like to be added to the Prayer Chain, please text Pastor Tom at 920-237-9840. If you would like to request prayer, please text Pastor Tom at 920-237-9840.
Contacting the Church Office
To reach Alyssa Spradlin, Director of Communication & Administrative Ministries, to communicate with the church office use this and only this email address:
Trinity Sunday School Classes
Sunday School opportunities for all ages. Please consider joining us in exploring our faith and learning from one another in spaces of grace and love. All classes begin at 10:15 a.m.
Children's Class
The Children's Class is on Summer Break and will resume on September 13.
Adult Sunday School usually meets in Fellowship Hall at 10:15.
The Great Ends of the Church. How does the church fulfill its mission in our time and place, and what is your part in it?
June 14 - The Great Ends of the Church: The Maintenance of Divine Worship- Marsha Landrith
June 21 - The Great Ends of the Church: Preservation of the Truth- Brenda Williams
June 28 - The Great Ends of the Church: Promotion of Social Righteousness- Sarah Muegge
July 5 - NO CLASS
Four and More
Rev. Jane Huffstetler has agreed to lead Bible study on Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. (thus the name). We meet both at the church and by Zoom if that is what works for you. If you want to be included in the weekly reminder that also includes the Zoom link, please send Jane an email. We will begin with Genesis and work our way through the Bible. No prior knowledge is needed, just a Bible and a desire to study with others.
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