Trinity Lutheran Church

Choose joy!

Lord, help me choose joy, not just wait to feel it but actively decide to pursue it, cultivate it, hold onto it even when circumstances don't inspire happiness.

Joy feels impossible when life is hard, when I'm discouraged, when everything seems to be going wrong, but I'm learning joy is a choice, not just an emotion.

Teach me that choosing joy doesn't mean pretending everything is fine or denying real pain, but deciding to find reasons for gratitude despite what's difficult.

Joy isn't the same as happiness that comes and goes with circumstances, but a deeper contentment rooted in You, in Your faithfulness, in what remains true regardless of what I'm facing.

Help me look for joy intentionally, to notice small blessings, to celebrate what's going right, to focus on what's good instead of fixating only on what's wrong.

Remind me that the joy of the Lord is my strength, that choosing joy isn't superficial positivity but spiritual discipline that changes my perspective and sustains me.

Give me the will to choose joy today even when I don't feel it, trusting that the choosing itself can shift my heart, that obedience often comes before emotion.

Let me practice choosing joy, training my heart to look for reasons to be grateful, to celebrate, to hope, knowing that joy chosen becomes joy experienced.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.

If you are looking for an evening filled with fellowship and a great meal, join us on Wednesday, July 8th. We hope you can make it!

You can drop off your donation in the bin here at Trinity Lutheran between now and the event date.

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

The Oneida County Health Department is excited to host our Community Baby Shower & Family Day on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the YMCA of the Northwoods!

Last year’s event at the Hodag Dome brought families together for a day of fun, resources, and support—and we're hoping to make this year's event even bigger!

👶 This free family-friendly event is designed for families with children ages 8 and under and will feature:

🎈 Family games and activities
🏰 The YMCA's bounce house
📚 Community information and resource tables
🎁 Giveaways and support for families with young children

We're also collecting donations to help local families with little ones in diapers. Needed items include:

🍼 Diapers
🧻 Baby wipes
🧴 Baby hygiene products
👕 Onesies
💗 Post-partum care products

Donations will be distributed directly to families in our community.

Interested in donating, becoming a vendor, or learning more about the event? Visit:
https://linktr.ee/OCHD.WI

Together, we can help support healthy, happy families in Oneida County. We hope to see you there!

With a heavy we heart we share the news that “Cis” Baker’s went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2026.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.' – 2 Timothy 4:7

Obituary information for Cecelia "Cis" Baker View Cecelia "Cis" Baker's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Have you ever heard the saying the best things in life are free? You will find that to be true when you come in on Wednesday, July 1 where you will find good food and good friends.

On May 16, 2026 heaven welcomed a faithful servant, Vivian Jamison. Visitation and memorial services will be held here at Trinity on July 6th.

Obituary information for Vivian Eunice Jamison View Vivian Eunice Jamison's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

We are having a summer get together. Join us on Wednesday, July 8 for an evening filled with fellowship with friends and a great meal. We hope to see you there!