What’s Happening at Trinity—April 19, 2026
COMPASSION PREGNANCY BANQUET—Compassion Pregnancy Center is holding its 31st Annual Banquet on April 23 at The Mirage on 18 Mile Rd. The registration and reception start at 6 p.m., with a dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. There are several people from Trinity hosting tables for you to sit at, such as Linda Gawinski, Janet Jawor, Rita Bienkowski and more. Contact Linda at 586-431-1147 or CPC at 586-783-2229. The dinner is free, but be prepared to support the work of Compassion Pregnancy Center.
SUNDAY MORNING GROUPS FAIR—Have you ever asked yourself:
- What’s the Altar Guild?
- How can I sing on Sunday morning?
- Who do I talk to about becoming an usher?
- What’s the process for confirmation modules?
- How do I get my kids involved in Sunday School?
- Am I too old for the young adult table at Bible Study?
- Is there someone in charge of hosting events at Trinity?
- Does the tech crew need help?
Get the answers to all of your questions in one place on Sunday, April 26 all morning in the Commons as we host the first-ever Sunday morning activities fair! We’ve pulled all of our Sunday morning groups and teams together to make sure you can learn what they do and how to get involved!
COFFEE SUPPORTS GOOD SHEPHERD COALITION—For the last several months, Trinity has served Numa Coffee on Sunday mornings. Numa Coffee, a local vendor, provides Trinity a 10 percent discount, but also donates 5 percent of the proceeds from our coffee purchases to support our Mission partner, Good Shepherd Coalition. GSC supports those in our community at risk for homelessness, loss of basic needs, and hunger. Trinity regularly refers those in a crisis to GSC. If you like Numa Coffee and are interested in supporting GSC through your own purchase, go to NumaCoffee.com for details.
>ENGAGE GOD
NEW SERMON SERIES—The Way We Walk: Grow-Relational Discipleship—Disciples don’t grow alone. We pursue spiritual maturity in relationships where we’re known, encouraged, challenged and supported—speaking truth in love and helping each other take next steps with Jesus. The sermon focuses on Hebrews 10:24-25, “Let us consider how to stir up one another...encouraging one another.”
WANT TO DIVE DEEPER? Join us for an adult Bible study following the worship service in the Church Lounge. Pastor Ben digs into the sermon and the readings between services. The nursery is available for those not yet in grade school. Sunday school is open for kids in grades 1-5. Meet Mrs. Burge in the Commons. Youth in grades 6-12 meet in the Youth Lounge.
YOUNG ADULTS—The Sunday morning Bible study is a great chance to get involved with LOFI, our young adult group. We’ll save you seat at our reserved table. Participate in discussions and conversations with other young adults. For more information, contact Ethan Erkkinen at
SUNDAY EVENING YOUTH GROUP—The Sunday evening Youth Group resumes this Sunday. Students in grades 6-12 can join us each Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Students get together to grow in God’s Word, develop and deepen friendship and make plans to life out their faith in the world around us.
LADIES MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY meets each Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge to study "Esther.” Enter the side door near the music room and someone will let you in. All ladies are welcome. For information contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY—The Tuesday morning Bible study meets to enjoy God's Word each week from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Led by Mary Hartman and Lila Tirsell.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY is on Wednesdays from 6-7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Connect with over twenty Christian brothers for Bible study, conversation, and spiritual growth. Study guides and coffee provided.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY—Women’s Bible study meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.in the Church Lounge. The group is studying the book of James. For more information, contact study leader Linda Gawinski at 586-431-1147.
SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S STUDY—A Saturday morning men’s Bible study at 8 a.m. This group meets in the Church Lounge. For more information, contact Brian Lanko at
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
WOMEN'S LEAGUE MEETING on Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. This is the month we share God’s love with others by donating the money we’ve raised during fundraisers to missions and Trinity-related programs. Attend to provide your input regarding distribution. Also, please bring: 1) your contribution towards Wellspring’s collection of baby items for Compassion Pregnancy, 2) your ticket money if attending the ThumbCoast presentation of “My Fair Lady” on April 26 in St. Clair, 3) your dinner money if attending our annual May banquet, and 4) your mite box. (The next collection of mites during a meeting won’t be until September.) For more information, contact Debbie Graham-Large at (313) 318-6513.
COFFEE HOUR HELP--The Hospitality Committee is looking for volunteers to help at the coffee counter on Sunday mornings. Slots are available for parent volunteer hours as snack sorters and counter cleaners during Coffee Hour on Sunday mornings. Sign up before slots disappear. Scan the QR code or go to www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAA2FA0F8C43-54952705-trinity#/
HANDBELL RINGERS—Director of Worship and Music Erica Batkins hopes to have handbells ringing in services soon, but she needs ringers! If you are interested in participating in the handbell choir, the first practice is April 29 at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. For more information, contact Erica at 586-463-2921 ext. 107 or
CARING FOR OUR CAMPUS—Trinity is launching a new Campus Stewardship Team to care for our church, school, and Early Childhood Center in an organized and community-driven way. Our campus is growing and busy and we need members of all ages to help with the maintenance of our building. This includes indoor and outdoor spaces, building access and systems. Earn volunteer and community service hours while helping with simple yet impactful tasks. To learn more or join the Campus Stewardship Team, contact Brandon Ritchie Director of Operations at or at 989-339-8990.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
HARP HOSTS Flood buckets and Coffee Hour weekend next Sunday, April 26, 2026. Team members will be passing out empty flood buckets with a list of items for the buckets. Please return the filled bucket the following Sunday and place it by the HARP display located near the nursery. Also, see one of our team members for information on what we are collecting and about our mission trip to Caldwell, Ohio June 14-19.
FEED THOSE IN NEED-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit monthly on the second Wednesday. Volunteers are needed to cook or donate a dish. Cash donations are also accepted at the Church Office or via Venmo to Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). Family of God serves meals to over 100 people in Detroit 6 days a week. Call Karen Langreet at (586) 445-2460 or (586) 291-6273. For more information on Family of God, visit www.fogdetroit.com.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
SOCIAL STUDIES/HISTORY FAIR—Trinity hosts the K-8 Social Studies/History Fair on Thursday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This is an open house style event, and you are welcome to check out the students’ projects. They have been working hard on their projects and are eager to show you what they have learned. In addition, recent artwork will be on display in the halls for you to admire. Please enter and exit through the main school doors.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE LIBRARY BOOK COLLECTION—As March comes to a close, so does Reading Month. But the excitement for reading doesn’t have to end. Add books to Trinity’s library to support the students’ love of reading. Use the link below to purchase books from the library’s Amazon Wish List. They will be sent to the school. We appreciate your support. https://shorturl.at/MggMV.
SUMMER CAMP OPEN ENROLLMENT—Registration for Summer Camp is underway. Visit Trinityct.org/summercamp to get all the information on how to register, fees and planned activities.
NEW THIS YEAR—PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP—This summer, Trinity offers half-day summer camp for 3 and 4 year-olds. Camp begins June 15 and runs for 10 weeks. Camp is Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. with new, fun and educational themes each week. Register for one to 10 weeks of camp. To register or for information, contact the Early Childhood Center at 586-463-8803 or email
TRINITY LAUNCHES YOUNG 5S—This fall, the Early Childhood Center begins offering Young Fives. This program is designed for children who would benefit from an additional year to grow socially, emotionally, and academically before entering kindergarten. The Young Fives program is open to children with a birthday of Sept. 1, 2021 to Dec. 1, 2021. Children with birthdays prior to Sept. 1 may also be considered at the director's approval. Children must have completed a preschool program prior to enrollment. The program runs Sept. 8, 2026 to June 4, 2027 and follows the same calendar as our grade school, including scheduled breaks and time off. For more information, go to Trinityct.org/young5s.
This week at Trinity—April 19-25, 2026
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Sunday (19) |
8:30 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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9:45 a.m. |
Adult Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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9:45 a.m. |
Youth Bible Study—Youth Lounge |
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9:45 a.m. |
Sunday School—Meet in the Commons |
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10 a.m. |
Confirmation Module—Chapel |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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1 p.m. |
Life with Jesus Class 1—Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Youth Group—Youth Lounge |
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Monday (20) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai-Chi—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Youth Lounge |
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Tuesday (21) |
9:30 a.m. |
Ladies Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts—Community Center |
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6:30 p.m. |
Mission Council—Youth Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Women’s League—Church Lounge |
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Wednesday (22) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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11:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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Thursday (23) |
8 a.m. |
Tec21—Youth Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
GriefShare—Chapel |
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6:30 p.m. |
HARP—Meeting Room 1 |
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6:30 p.m. |
School Social Studies Fair—School |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting Group—Church Lounge |
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Friday (24) |
7 p.m. |
NA Meeting—Community Center |
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Saturday (25) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
PRAYER LIST
Special Prayers
- For the sick and suffering
- For the Ministry of our School
- For all who serve Trinity and for the faithful use of gifts and talents
- For the call committees and search process
- For our mission partner Lutheran High School Association
- For our sister congregation St. Luke, Clinton Township
Special Prayers
Lawrence Soper