What’s Happening at Trinity—April 20, 2025
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
FAITH NIGHT AT JIMMY JOHN’S FIELD—Join Trinity on Faith Night at Jimmy John’s Field as the Westside Woolly Mammoths take on the Utica Unicorns on Friday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets to the game and a portion goes to Trinity’s Restore the Roof campaign. Buy your grandstand tickets from https://shorturl.at/so8i1 or scan the QR code. Tickets are $25 and include the game, plus one hot dog, bag of chips and a soft drink or water. Before the game starts, players and other community members share their faith-based experiences. There will also be a pre-game prayer on the field. Kids run the bases and a fireworks show after the game.
PASTOR GARY’S RETIREMENT TICKETS—On June 15, Father’s Day, we have one service at 10 a.m. This is Pastor Gary’s final worship service before he retires. Following the service, a celebration is from noon to 3 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center. Tickets are $25/adults, $15/ages 5-12 and children under 5 are free. Tickets will be sold after all services beginning May 3 until June 1. Trinity members Jim Chauvin, Debbie Montgomery and Kim Waller are organizing the celebration.
CALL UPDATE—After a vote by Trinity’s membership on Sunday, April 13, the congregation has unanimously voted to extend a divine call for the role of Senior Pastor. As our pastoral candidate deliberates this call, please, be in prayer for the family and both congregations as he seeks God's will and direction. For more information, contact the Church Office at
>ENGAGE GOD
BAPTISM CLASS—Another Zoom baptism classes is coming up on Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in baptism for you or your child, visit Trinityct.org/baptism. The class focuses on what is baptism and why we do it, and explains your role and how this all plays out in the "real life" of your home. For more information, contact the Church Office at 586-463-2921 or email
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY BEGINS APRIL 27—We begin a weekly Bible Study called ‘Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday-School’ based on the Scripture readings for each week. Class is led by Pastor Keith and begins April 27 and runs each Sunday from 10:10-10:50 a.m. There is always more to the to the Lectionary readings than the sermon theme. We get behind the scenes of familiar Bible verses that sometimes make us wonder “why did Jesus say that?” “Why did God inspire the author to write that?” and “What is the story behind this verse?”
MONDAY NIGHT WOMENS BIBLE STUDY—Monday Night Ladies Bible Study meets each week and they are currently studying "The Gospel on the Ground,” (the book of Acts) by Kristi McLelland. We meet in the Church Lounge at 6:30 p.m. All women are welcome. 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.
A BIBLE STUDY FOR MEN—Wednesday mornings from 6– 7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Coffee, study guides and fellowship await you! Questions? Contact Pat Anderson at
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
FREE RESOURCES—There are a number of Bible-related resources available for you to take on a table in the foyer. Please take the material that works for you or your family.
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
KINDRED SPIRITS DAY CHANGE THIS MONTH—Kindred Spirits, a group for widows of all ages, normally meets on the third Friday of the month for fellowship and camaraderie and then the group goes out to lunch. However, this month only, we will meet on Monday, April 28 at noon in the Church Lounge. All widows are welcome to join. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Holley at 586-243-9757.
WELLSPRING MEETING—Wellspring Chapter 6 meets on Tuesday, April 29 at St. Luke, Clinton Township. Lunch is served at noon, prepared by the good cooks of St. Luke. Scott Peterson is our guest speaker. He is looking for donations of cleaning supplies, body wash, shampoo and deodorant for men and women, first aid products, toilet paper, paper towels, and Meijer or Walmart gift cards. All are welcome to attend.
MARRIAGE IN TROUBLE?—Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are Have you thought about separation or divorce? Retrouvaille can help. The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience combined with twelve follow up sessions. It provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The next Retrouvaille program begins Friday, May 2, in Farmington Hills. For confidential information or to register call 800-470-2230 or go to HelpOurMarriage.org.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
DENEWETH’S FLOWER FUNDRAISER—April showers bring May flowers, so get you flowers May 3-4 at Deneweth’s. Purchase your flowers or gift cards that weekend at Deneweth’s and mention Trinity Clinton Township Women’s League at the register, and they will donate 20% of the total price to the Women’s League. That money is later given to various charities.
SIMPLY GIVE IS BACK! From now to June 28, shop the Clinton Township Meijer on Groesbeck, and purchase a $10 Simply Give gift card from the register (or return one from the Welcome Center) and Trinity’s food pantry receives the $10 plus a match from Meijer! On Saturday, June 14, it is Double Match Day. For every $10 card purchased, Meijer will match it twice! For more information, contact the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
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
CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED—Summer Camp Counselors work in pairs with up to 20 children and a volunteer assistant to lead kids through their days. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. For more information, visit Trinityct.org/ECCemployment and complete the childcare job application. For info, contact Pastor Jeremy at
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.
MISS ADAMS RECEIVES A SECOND CALL—Our 4th grade teacher, Miss Grace Adams, has again received a call to another Lutheran school. Pray for her as she discerns God’s guidance whether to continue her call at Trinity or to accept the new call.
MATH FAIR NEXT WEEK—Trinity hosts the K-8 Math Fair on Thursday, April 24 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.
LIBRARY BOOK DONATION—Leave a legacy at Trinity’s school. The school library has an Amazon wish list for new books. When your family donates a book, we will place a dedication sticker inside as a recognition of your donation. To purchase books from the list, visit https://rb.gy/lsujxa or click on the link at trinityct.org.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
LUTHERAN HIGH NORTH UPCOMING EVENTS—LHN has some upcoming events for grade school students.
- Grades 7/8—Mustang Mix It Up—April 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. Make some new friends and participate in games like volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, etc. Pizza will be provided and we also have giveaways!
- Kindergarten Art Night—April 29—6–7 p.m.
Kindergarteners are invited to join the Lutheran North Art teacher Mrs. Wilson, along with some LHN art students, to create something fantastic and discover LHN’s art program is all about!
THANK YOU—To all who donated cereal to the school’s cereal drive. More than 600 boxes of cereal were collected and donated to the Macomb Foster Closet. Before donating the cereal, the school set up a large domino run throughout the building. To see a video, go to Trinityct.org and scroll to the news section.
COMMISSIONING AND INSTALLATION—On Sunday, April 27, Trinity is excited to celebrate the commissioning and installation of Rebecca Thomas as a Director of Church Ministries. This will occur at the 11 a.m. worship service.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED—The Church Office is closed on Monday, April 21. If you need urgent pastoral care, call 586-463-2921 and leave a message on the pastoral care line and someone will return your call.
This week at Trinity—April 20-26, 2025
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Sunday (20) |
9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (21) |
Church Office Closed—Easter Monday |
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Tuesday (22) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts—Community Center |
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Wednesday (23) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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2 p.m. |
Kindle Group—Church Lounge |
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Thursday (24) |
9 a.m. |
Tec 21—Church Lounge |
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1 p.m. |
Hearing Loss Group—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
School Math Fair—Various Rooms |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting Group—Church Lounge |
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Friday (25) |
7 p.m. |
NA-Community Center |
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Saturday (26) |
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 at Trinity and the faithful use of gifts and talents
- † For the Senior Pastor search process
- † For the administration, staff, students and families in L’Anse Creuse Public Schools
- † For our mission partner MCREST
- † For our sister congregation St. Peter, Eastpointe