Celebrating God’s Gifts—and Yours
As God has showered us with gifts, we respond in gratitude and celebration.
We’re grateful for:
The many voices among us who have shared why they invest in Trinity Presbyterian Church.
The voices who have shared ways we are Christ’s hands and feet, serving his children near and far.
The Welcome & Fellowship Committee which hosted our Pie Supper Sunday, and everyone who attended for their participation and delicious pies.
Your participation in the life of this congregation--now and in the future--through your gifts of time, talent, and treasure,
We celebrate the multitude of ways you’ve pledged your time and talents for next year! We also celebrate your financial gifts pledged thus far of $294,454!
Pledges help the session make plans for 2027. If you haven’t sent yours yet, mail it to Trinity Presbyterian Church, c/o Treasurer, 1900 E. Barataria St., Springfield, MO 65804. Alternatively, drop it in the Treasurer’s mailbox in the supply room or email the Treasurer at finance@trinityspringfieldpcusa.org. You can send pledges of time and talent to office@trinityspringfieldpcusa.org.
Thank you!
Don't forget to set back your clocks on Saturday night!
Ekkelsia's Annual Dinner
Ekklesia/UMHE will hold its annual dinner on Saturday, November 14, at 6:00 p.m., at National Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1515 S. National Ave.
Ekklesia is an inclusive, ecumenical campus ministry affiliated with four denominations and welcoming students from all (or no) faith traditions. Denominational partners include the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ. Ekklesia serves the campuses of Missouri State University, Drury University and Ozarks Tech.
Join us for a delicious meal, great conversations and an opportunity to bid on some fantastic silent auction items. Tickets are FREE; donations are appreciated. Please RSVP by November 10.
Want to support Ekklesial's annual dinner ahead of time? We are looking for desserts to supplement our catered dinner and items to round out our silent auction. We're looking for pies, cakes, cookies and other baked goods, and gift certificates, collectibles, themed baskets and tangible items, respectively. Be creative!
All Saints’ Sunday: A Time of Remembrance
On Sunday, Nov. 1 we will pause during worship to remember those in our congregation and beyond who have entered the Church Triumphant at their death. As each name is read aloud, a bell will ring — echoing our prayers of thanks for the "ordinary, holy lives of believers in this and every age."
Trinity's All Saints remembrance is not limited to members of this congregation. To request that a loved one's name be included, please contact Kristin Butler by Oct. 31.
Trinitys Connects Luncheon
Would you like to learn what Trinity is all is about? Considering membership, or just want to connect?
You’re invited to TRINITY CONNECTS! It’s an informal conversation over lunch with Pastor Tom, an elder and a deacon. Bring your questions and your appetite to Room 17 right after worship on Sunday, Nov. 8. Lunch is on us!
RSVPs are appreciated but not required; call 417-414-5544
Mr. Rogers Sweater Drive
Beginning November 1 we are once again collecting hoodies and sweatshirts for teenagers and children through the end of the month. At the west door there will be large bins to collect the items. Afterwards, they will be donated to Care To Learn. Again this year we are asking for new items.
When shopping if you see a good buy on a winter coat for a child or winter hats or gloves, they will be gladly accepted.
Socktober Update
New socks for children and adults will be shared in the community as the weather turns cold
529 Pairs of socks have already been collected
Collection box at the West Entrance through Oct. 31.
Your Mission and Public Witness Committee, with the help of the youth of the church, are conducting a sock drive for our friends in need. We are turning October into Socktober! Please bring new socks to the church and find the beautiful Socktober container the kids decorated. They will be shared when we serve the Food for Friends meal later in the month. Sock-It-To-Us!
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. Our schedule for the rest of the year is:
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.
Nov. 1 - Clancy Cherry
Nov. 8 - Katherine Bohnenkamper
Nov. 15 - Daphne Anderson
Nov. 22 - Carla Wooten
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 Rev. Alyssa Spradlin, Church Administrator, 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
Children's Sunday School will study stories from the Gospel's including The Woman at the Well, The Rich Man and stories of Miracles and Healing in October and November. We have crafts, games and treats that accompany each lesson. Hope you can join us.
SALT (Studying and Learning Together)
Our first study is Genesis: A Beginner's Guide to the Beginning by Amy-Jill Levine.
Levine presents Genesis as a living text, one that continues to shape faith, identity and our understanding of what it means to be human. These familiar stories are often heard in fragments; here, they are explored with care, curiosity, and theological insight. This is a six-session study which includes videos with the author. Please come join us!
Topical Discussions Sunday School
Please join us for Sunday School weekly in the Fellowship Hall. We enjoy good fellowship, hot coffee, and delicious treats as we discuss God’s presence in our daily lives. If you are unable to join us in person, then please Zoom with our fellowship, using the links provided in each Sunday morning e-mail from Trinity. For any questions, please ask any of our members or call Dave Muegge.
In November, 2026 our topics include:
November 1 Sabbath as Resistance-Part One Prof. Brueggemann Dave M.
November 8 Sabbath as Resistance-Part Two Prof. Brueggemann Dave M.
November 15 Sabbath as Resistance-Part Three Prof. Brueggemann Dave M.
November 22 An Unlikely Advent-Elizabeth/Zechariah Pastor Billups Rich Landrith
November 29 No Class-Thanksgiving weekend
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 or contact the church office. 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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