What’s Happening at Trinity—April 2, 2023
PANCAKE BREAKFAST RETURNS— Kiwanis and Boy Scout Troop 157 28th annual Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast is today from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the gym. Pancakes, eggs, sausage available. Adults are $10 and children under 12 are $6.
SAVE THE DATE—Pastor Ken’s Retirement Service is Sunday, June 11 at 10 a.m. Please note there will only be one service this day. After the church service there will be a retirement celebration at Youngblood Vineyard and Winery (in Ray, MI) at 1 p.m.. Stay tuned for celebration details.
Holy Week and Easter Services
Trinity offers a number of services as we lead up to Easter Sunday. For more information on our Lent activities or our Holy Week or Easter services, visit Trinityct.org/Easter.
- Palm Sunday Weekend - (April 1/2) Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Maundy Thursday - (April 6) 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. - Holy Communion at both services. Both services will be livestreamed.
- Good Friday - (April 7) 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Both services will be available via Livestream
- Easter Sunday - (April 9) 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Our 9 a.m. service will include organ, brass and traditional hymns and the 11 a.m. service will be lead by our praise team. Both services are available via Livestream. There will be no Children’s Church on Easter Sunday.
- There will be NO SATURDAY WORSHIP on April 8.
>ENGAGE GOD
POST-EASTER SERMON SERIES—”Christ is Risen! Now What?” Join us as the Apostle Peter helps us to see some of the implications of Christ’s Resurrection.
MIDWEEK WORSHIP—Each Wednesday throughout Lent, Trinity hosts a midweek, midday devotion at noon the Chapel.
CROSSTALK AUDIO DEVOTIONS will be available during the season of Lent. These 5 minute devotions are sent directly into your email inbox each day. If you’d like to be included and have not received Crosstalk in the past, go to Trinityct.org/crosstalk to sign up. You can also find these devotions on iTunes or Google Play. See Trinityct.org/Crosstalk for information.
BAPTISM CLASSES—If you are interested in baptism at Trinity, Pastor Jeremy has scheduled several virtual baptism class—April 13, June 19, Aug. 7 all at 6:30 p.m. We talk about what baptism is, how we do it, why we do it, our role, your role and how this all plays out in the “real life” of your home. For more information, or to sign up, visit Trinityct.org/baptism.
NO E3 THIS WEEK—E3 will not be held this Wednesday, April 5 but will resume on Wednesday, April 12. We will continue E3 through Wednesday, May 2. If you haven’t given it a try yet, plan to come out and try it before the summer break. For more information, go to Trinityct.org/E3 or call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
SUBMIT YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS—We have an online form for submitting those requests. Go to Trinityct.org and click Submit a Prayer Request toward the bottom of the page. Complete the form and it will be sent to the appropriate prayer warriors.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
MONDAY NIGHT LADIES BIBLE STUDY continues Monday at 7 p.m. in the Church lounge. We study Romans, "In View of God's Mercies" by Courtney Doctor. Questions? contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222 by cell or text.
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY-- Meet to enjoy God's Word every Tuesday morning 9:30-10:45 a.m. Led by Mary Hartman and Lila Tirsell. Meets in the Church Lounge.
WEDNESDAY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets Wednesday at 6 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Bring your own breakfast/beverage. Led by Pat Anderson. To join by Zoom, email
SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S STUDY —A Saturday morning men’s Bible study meets in the Church Lounge at Trinity at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Brian Lanko at
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
NEW GRIEFSHARE GROUP—GriefShare is beginning May 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. The group meets for 13 consecutive weeks. Register by visiting GriefShare.org and searching for Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton Twp., or by our zip code, 48036 or call Parish Nurse (and group facilitator) Lisa Riviera at 586-213-1339.
CALLING ALL WIDOWS— We are starting a group for ALL widows at Trinity beginning on Thursday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Meet new friends and enjoy fellowship by joining others for lunch, matinees, field trips, etc., while giving each other support. Come see what it’s all about. Margaret Hoft will be our guest, speaking about the Widow’s Group at St. John’s Fraser and how meaningful it has been for her and others. It doesn’t matter if you have recently become a widow or have been one for any length of time. This group is formed for you! Questions – call Valada Cobb at 586-949-1225.
GOLF LEAGUE OPENINGS—Trinity Lutheran Golf League still has openings for Monday evening golf at Golden Hawk Golf Course. We start April 17 and run through Aug. 28, not including holiday Mondays. Contact Manny Delitala at 586-321-6207, call or text.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE IS BACK!—Trinity’s Food Pantry is getting a helping hand from Meijer! Through the Meijer Simply Give program, we can get a little help from you and Meijer. From April 2-July 1, purchase the specially-marked Simply Give donations cards from the check-out lines at the store on Groesbeck and those gift cards will be given to Trinity’s Food Pantry, to help us purchase food and other eligible items. In addition, Meijer will match the gifts donated to Trinity. Trinity’s Double Day is Saturday, June 17. Meijer doubles their donation for each card. On that day, for every $10 Simply Give card purchased on these dates, Meijer provides an additional contribution of $20, bringing the total to $30 for a single customer purchase. For more information on the Simply Give program, contact Pastor Gary at or call 586-463-2921.
HABITAT FUNDRAISING LUNCH—Macomb County Habitat invites you to attend the 2023 Women’s Luncheon, “Women of Courage,” on Wednesday, April 19, at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a good meal at the Italian American Cultural Center and Banquet Center, 43843 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township. Featuring speakers Madeline Bialecki, Patricia Shall, and homeowner Kenyetta Hayman. Tickets are a donation of $50 at ladieslunch.givesmart.com. Support the work of preparing affordable homes for families in Macomb County and be inspired by stories and fellowship.
GOOD SHEPHERD COALITION FUNDRAISER—Help the Good Shepherd Coalition while getting your garden ready to summer. Good Shepherd Coalition has partnered with Deneweth’s Garden Center. Shop at the Macomb or Hartland location of Deneweth’s on May 20-21 and 20 percent of the purchase price will go to Good Shepherd Coalition. Good Shpeherd Coalition must be mentioned at time of purchase. For more information, see the flyer on the Trinity website.
>SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
SPRING BREAK—The school is on spring break Monday, April 3 through Monday, April 10. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 11. The school office will be close those dates.
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS WANTED—If you know a 6th-12th grade student looking to work with kids, our summer camp has openings for Volunteer Counselors. The VCs assist the cabin leaders. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Those interested must attend a one-hour orientation and training session on Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. For information, contact Elizabeth Parrish at 586-463-2921 ext. 108 or email or Pastor Jeremy at 586-463-2921 ext. 142 or email
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! DIRECT YOUR DOLLARS—It’s time to direct your Choice Dollars. Thrivent members’ Choice Dollars earned Trinity $12,411. Members’ 2022 Choice Dollars need to find a home before March 31. Designate them to Trinity Lutheran Church, School and ECC. There are two ways two for directing Choice Dollars. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" at the prompt. Every little bit helps.
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE—Girls, grab your dads for the return of Trinity’s Daddy Daughter Dance on Sunday, April 16, 6-9 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet Center. Tickets are $30. Tickets are available foyer on TODAY and mornings in the school lobby through April 14.
RED CROSS THANK YOU—The Red Cross recognizes the efforts of the Trinity community. Your support of the organizations is greatly appreciated and your support of the community blood program will go a long way toward replenishing blood supplies and ultimately saving lives. At the last blood drive, the Trinity community donated 45 units of blood. Thank you for your great work!
This week at Trinity—April 2-April 9, 2023
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Sunday (2) |
8:30 a.m. |
Pancake Breakfast-Gym |
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9 a.m. |
Worship— Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship –Sanctuary |
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Monday (3) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon-Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Macomb Quilters—Community Center |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi-Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Tuesday (4) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Women’s Veterans Group--Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Scouts-Meeting Room 1 |
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Wednesday (5) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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Thursday (6) |
10 a.m. |
Maundy Thursday Worship—Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
Maundy Thursday Worship—Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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Friday (7) |
1 p.m. |
Good Friday Worship—Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
Good Friday Worship—Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
NA Meeting—Community Center |
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Saturday (8) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
ASD Friendship Club—Community Center |
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NO SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP |
CHURCH HOURS—The Church Office will be closed on Monday, April 10 for Easter Monday. If you have an emergency, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921 and leave a message on the emergency line. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
PRAYER LIST
Please update any prayer requests with Pastor Gary at to avoid having the names of those still in need removed from the list.
Special Prayers
- † For the sick and suffering
- † For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries
- † For the ministry of Trinity Counseling Center
- † For those who do not yet know Christ
- † For the senior pastor search process
- † For our mission partner Macomb Habitat for Humanity
- † For our sister congregation St. John Rochester