What’s Happening at Trinity—April 27, 2025
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY BEGINS TODAY—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?”
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.
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.
>ENGAGE GOD
SERMON READINGS FOR APRIL 27—”This Shadow Changes Everything!” The readings for April 27 are Revelation 1:1-14, Acts 5:12-20 and John 20:19-31.
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
YOUTH GROUP THROUGH THE SUMMER—The youth (6th-12th grade) will continue to meet throughout the summer. Pastor Jeremy has a variety of activities and gatherings planned. Stay tuned for information and be sure to subscribe to the Youth GroupMe through the QR code near the Youth Lounge door.
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. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Holley at 586-243-9757.
JOIN TRINITY’S PRAYER TEAM—Trinity has a group of people who pray over the submissions that come in from our website and special requests. If you are interested in praying for those in need, provide your name and email address to Audrey Lidtke at No meetings required.
PAPER HUGS MEETS May 1—The next meeting of Paper Hugs is Thursday, May 1 from 2-8 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Come when you can and leave when you must. No experience necessary. Bring a snack! For more information, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
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.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
HARP HOST COFFEE HOUR—TODAY! HARP is thankful for Trinity’s awesome support so far this year! Stop by coffee hour for an update on our progress and to learn more about what the ministry does. We will have information about the June 8-13 mission trip and “Stuff the Truck” as well. The sign-up deadline for the mission trip is May 15. We will start taking larger items for “Stuff the Truck” in May. If you need something sooner, contact Shawn McCormick at 586-610-1127.
FLOWERS, FLOWERS, it’s time to get your flowers! Get them at Deneweth’s next weekend, May 3-4. Tell them at the register you are with Trinity Clinton Twp. Women’s League and Deneweth’s gives the Women’s League 20% of your purchase total. Too early for buying flowers? Buy a gift card and buy your flowers later when the weather warms up some. Remember Mother’s Day is May 11, so buy a gift card and go shopping with Mom that weekend.
HELP US MEET OUR GOAL! Trinity hosts a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, June 5 from 1-7 p.m. in the Community Center. For an appointment, call Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921, ext. 111, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: TrinityCT. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
SIMPLY GIVE IS BACK! From now to June 28, shop the Clinton Township Meijer, and purchase a $10 Simply Give gift card from the register 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 matches it twice! For more information, call 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
SUMMER CAMP STILL HAS SPOTS AVAILABLE—Registration for Summer Camp is underway. Visit Trinityct.org/summercamp to get all the information on how to register, fees and planned activities.
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
THE WALKATHON IS COMING! Trinity school’s annual Walkathon is just over four weeks away. It is the morning of Friday, May 24 and all parents are invited for this morning of fun. Mrs. Nyboer is in search of a few Thrivent Action grants to use for the upcoming Walkathon to purchase food and prizes. Please email if you can help.
IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT PRESCHOOL—Trinity's Early Childhood Center is now enrolling for the traditional half-day three and four-year-old preschool program and in the FREE Great Start Readiness Program for this fall. This program is free to four-year-olds. Find out more on either program at Trinity’s website at Trinityct.org/ECC.
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
COMMISSIONING AND INSTALLATION—Today, 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.
This week at Trinity—April 27-May 3, 2025
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Sunday (27) |
9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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10:15 a.m. |
Adult Bible Study—community Center |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Youth Lounge |
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Monday (28) |
Noon |
Kindred Spirits—Church Lounge |
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1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi—Gym |
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6:30 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Tuesday (29) |
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 (30) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Hugs Express—Meeting Room 1 |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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2 p.m. |
Kindle Group—Church Lounge |
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Thursday (1) |
9:30 a.m. |
Pastoral Care Team—Church Lounge |
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1:30 p.m. |
Paper Hugs—Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
ECC Painting with Mom—Cafeteria |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting Group—Church Lounge |
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Friday (2) |
10 a.m. |
Women’s League Activities Group—Room 1 |
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7 p.m. |
NA-Community Center |
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Saturday (3) |
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 our confirmation ministry
- † For our Elders and Mission Council
- † For those who do not yet know Christ
- † For the Senior Pastor search process
- † For our mission partner Family of God—Detroit
- † For our sister congregation St. Thomas, Eastpointe
In Memoriam
Betty Moll