What’s Happening at Trinity—Aug. 7, 2022
ANNUAL MEETING—Trinity’s Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Community Center and via livestream. Members will receive information on voting topics and the proposed budget before the meeting.
WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?—Whether you are interested in exploring membership at Trinity or interested in finding out more about Christianity, this 10-week class is for you. We will explore Christ’s gracious invitation of a personal relationship with God and the Spirit-filled life of following Christ as his disciple. Life with Jesus is for anyone who would like to attend, and is required of those considering membership at Trinity (but does not obligate you to become a member.) Life with Jesus will be held on Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 12, in the Community Center. Childcare is available. Online sign up begins Aug. 1 at Trinityct.org/LWJ.
MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE DOULBE DAY THIS SATURDAY—Until Oct. 1, purchase the specially-marked Meijer Simply Give donations cards from the check-out lines at the store on Groesbeck to help our food pantry. Or pick one up at the Welcome Center and take it to Meijer. Those gift cards will be given to Trinity’s Food Pantry to help purchase food and other eligible items. Meijer matches the amount donated to Trinity. On Trinity’s Double Days (Saturday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 10) Meijer doubles their donation. For example, your $10 donation provides $30 for our pantry! For more information, contact Pastor Gary at or call 586-463-2921.
BLOOD DRIVE—Trinity is hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 1-7 p.m. in the Community Center. To sign up, go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter the site name TrinityCT. For more information , contact Lisa Riviera at
>ENGAGE GOD
CURRENT SERMON SERIES—We continue to focus on Living the Faith. Join us as we use the gospel of Luke, and various readings from the Old Testament, to consider what it means to “live our faith.”
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.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH CONTINUES—Children’s Church occurs during the 11 a.m. service, kids ages 4-8 meet in the Church Lounge during the sermon for a special message designed for them. Each week, we have a relevant hand-out. Download it for discussion topics and a weekly challenge. Find the hand outs and volunteer sign up at Trinityct.org/childrenschurch. For more information, contact Elizabeth at or 586-463-2921 ext. 108.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
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. Study guide provided. Bring your own breakfast/beverage. Pat Anderson leads the group. 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. Currently, the group is studying the book of Colossians. For more information, contact Brian Lanko at
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
PAPER HUGS MEETS AUG. 11—Bring your heart and hands to work with Paper Hugs at our meeting on Thursday, July 7 at 2 p.m. in the Church Lounge. We follow an open house format and start at 2 p.m. and work as long as we have willing workers. Come when you can and leave when you need to. Your hands will be happy and your heart will be lifted! For more information, contact Kathy Reither at
NEW PROGRAMS BEGIN SOON
Save the date for the activities that you want to attend!
CONFIRMATION MEETINGS FOR 6-8 GRADERS—
- Sixth graders—A meeting for parents and students is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. in the Community Center for information the confirmation process at Trinity.
- Seventh graders-Come get all the details you need about the Camp Concordia retreat in September at an informational meeting on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. in the Youth Lounge.
- Eighth Graders—Your Camp Arcadia retreat is Oct. 21-23. Learn more at the informational meeting on Sunday, Aug. 28 at noon in the Youth Lounge.
BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS—On Sunday, Aug. 28 at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, students from all grades can bring their backpacks for a special blessing. In addition, we are asking our Trinity families to collect school supplies for donation to our mission partner, HARP, which services the poor and needy in the Appalachian region. For more information, contact Jeremy Ashley at or Elizabeth Parrish at
FALL KICK OFF WEEKEND—On Sunday, Sept. 11, we will commission Grade Adams as a teacher and the install Elizabeth Parrish as the Campus Director of Children and Family Ministry at the 9 a.m. worship service. There will be a reception in the foyer following the early service.
SAVE THE DATE—E3 returns Wednesday, Sept. 14. Free food is available at 6 p.m. followed by our group meetings at 6:30 p.m. Stay tuned for the topics, but there will be something for everyone!
ORDINATION/INSTALLATION OF JEREMY ASHLEY—On Sunday, Sept. 18, Trinity hosts the ordination and installation of Pastor Elect Jeremy Ashley. That Sunday, we will have ONE SERVICE ONLY at 10 a.m. (Saturday evening worship will be available at 5 p.m.) Following the ordination and installation, there will be a celebration in the Community Center. Information to follow.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
FOG NEEDS REGULAR VOLUNTEERS—Family of God in Detroit is building a team of people from supporting congregations to help out one day a week. These volunteers are on-site to help with interacting with people, serving food when needed, packaging food for distribution, organizing the kitchen and closets and serving various other needs. Volunteers are needed 2:30-5 p.m. on Sundays and 4:30-7:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Family of God is can help with fuel costs. For more information, contact Pastor Tyler Cronkright at (810) 240-4434 or email
CALLING ALL COOKS AND FOODIES Trinity provides meals/casseroles for our mission, Family of God in Detroit, on the second Wednesday of every month and we need volunteers to provide a casserole/meal once a month. Family of God serves meals to about 100 people in the local Detroit community 6 days a week. If you are able to help please call Karen Langreet to be added to the list! (586) 445-2460/cell (586) 291-6273. For more information on Family of God, visit www.fogdetroit.com.
>SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
RETIREMENT CELEBRATION– The Early Childhood Center will honor Tammy Mancina (22 years) and Carmen Marx (16 years) for their service to Trinity as they embark upon retirement. Join us at the 9 a.m. service on Aug. 14 as we thank them for their dedication to our students. A reception will follow between services in the church foyer.
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS-- Trinity's Early Childhood Center has openings in 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 who qualify. Find out more at Trinity’s website at Trinityct.org/ECC.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
FREE COVID TESTS—Trinity was provided COVID rapid tests from MyCare Health Center (mycarehealthcenter.org). If you need a test or would like one for someone in need, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921 or email
TECH TEAM HELP—Are you interested in helping on the tech crew on Sunday morning? Steve Adams is recruiting for those interested in helping with the behind-the-scenes work at all services. If you are interested, email
This week at Trinity—Aug. 7-13, 2022
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Sunday (7) |
9 a.m. |
Worship –Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship-Sanctuary |
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Monday (8) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon-Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi-Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Worship-Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
Stephen Ministry—Community Center |
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Tuesday (9) |
9:30 a.m. |
Ladies Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Elders—Meeting Room 4/5 |
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7 p.m. |
Mission Council—Church Lounge |
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Wednesday (10) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Community Center |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
GriefShare—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Youth Group—Youth Lounge |
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Thursday (11) |
1:30 p.m. |
Paper Hugs—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Meeting Room 1 |
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Friday (12) |
7 p.m. |
NA Meeting—Community Center |
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Saturday (13) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
ASD Friendship Club—Community Center |
RETURN OF SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP —Monday evening services end after Labor Day. Saturday evening worship will return on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. There will be no worship on Monday, Sept. 5, which is Labor Day. Please join us Sunday at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. for worship that weekend.
PRAYER LIST
† For the Sick and Suffering
† For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this month
† For our nation and our leaders
† For those who don’t know Jesus as their Savior
† For the unrest in the Ukraine
† Compassion Pregnancy Center