What’s Happening at Trinity—Dec. 26, 2021
UPCOMING JAN/FEB. SERMON SERIES. The weekend of January 8/9 we’ll kick-off an 8 week preaching and teaching series based on the book DELIGHT: Discipleship as the adventure of lovingand being loved. Rev. Justin Rossow, formerly on staff at Trinity and the book’s author, will be our guest preacher for all 8 weeks of the series.
Our celebration of Christ’s birth with its emphasis on the “good news of great joy. . .a savior is born” provides the perfect launching pad into into thinking about discipleship as “DELIGHT.” Copies of the book will be available in the church foyer for anyone beginning the week of Dec. 26. The books are free though there is a $10 suggested donation if you are able. (You can also purchase your own copy online.)
In order to maximize this unique experience, along with joining us for worship, we are suggesting you participate in one of three ways. First, read the book on your own and reflect on the questions at the end of each section. Second, form a “book club” or meet with a “small group” of friends who read and discuss the book together. Third, join us Wednesday nights during E3 as we continue to study and discuss “Discipleship as Delight.”
Pastor Rossow addresses the topic of discipleship in a manner that is biblical, theological, and practical. We hope you will join us on the adventure.
NEW YEARS EVE WORSHIP—Due to very low attendance in recent years there will be no New Year’s Eve service this year. Also, with Saturday, Jan. 1 being the New Year holiday we will not have our Saturday service. Saturday night worship will begin again on January Join us Sunday, Jan. 2 for our 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. worship services.
>ENGAGE GOD
LIFE WITH JESUS STARTS SOON- Whether you’re a lifelong believer 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 Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Jan. 13 – March 21, in the Church Lounge. Child-care is available. To register, go to Trinityct.org/LWJ. For more information, contact Robin Shuell, 463-2921 ext. 143 or
BAPTISM CLASSES SCHEDULED—If you are interested in baptism at Trinity, Vicar Jeremy Ashley has baptism sessions coming up to prepare you for the process. You will 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. There are will be a Zoom session on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. There will also be in-person sessions will be held Monday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. or Tuesday, March 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. To sign up, visit Trinityct.org/baptism.
E3 RESUMES IN JANUARY—Our E3 activities are on pause until Wednesday, Jan. 12. Stay tuned for details.
YOUTH MEETINGS ON PAUSE—Our youth meetings on Wednesday evenings will resume after the holidays. Plan to join us on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Vicar Ashley will remind you via email as we get closer.
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 Mondays in 2022. Join us at 7 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Stay tuned for information on the upcoming topic. If you have questions, contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222.
TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY-- Meet to enjoy God's Word every Tuesday morning 9:30-10:45 a.m. This class is not paused for the holidays so join in today! Led by Mary Hartman and Lila Tirsell. Meetings will be held in the Church Lounge.
WEDNESDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets Wednesday at 6 a.m. in the Church Lounge. The group will meet again in January. This January, the men’s group will begin a study on Delight, which is also our sermon series. Study guide provided. Bring your own breakfast/beverage. We will NOT have coffee. Pat Anderson leads the group. To join by Zoom, email
SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S STUDY—A Saturday morning men’s Bible study meets weekly at Great Lakes Family Dining, 36830 Harper Ave, at 8 a.m. Currently, the group is studying “Life Together” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Join in after the new year. For more information, contact Brian Lanko at
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
STOCK THE FOOD PANTRY—MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE IS BACK—Trinity’s Food Pantry can get a little help from you and Meijer. Between Jan. 2 and April 2, purchase the specially-marked Simply Give donations cards from the check-out lines at the store on S. Groesbeck and those gift cards will be given to Trinity’s Food Pantry, to help us purchase food and other eligible baby items including food, formula, diapers and wipes to help stock our pantry for those in need. In addition, Meijer will match the gifts donated to Trinity. Trinity’s Double Days are SATURDAY, March 5 and Saturday March 26. On that day, Meijer doubles their donation for each card. On those days, for every $10 Simply Give card purchased on these dates, Meijer will provide 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.
PHOTO CONTEST—The church’s phone directory is scheduled for publication in February. Trinity supplies the cover photo to the printing company each year. This year, we want you to have a chance to get your picture on the cover. Between now and Jan. 28, submit your best picture on our website at
Trinityct.org/contest. All of the details are available on the website. If you have any additional questions, contact Rebecca Thomas at
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
DO YOU HAVE RETURNABLES?—If you have empty, returnable cans or bottles, consider donating them to Trinity for our support of Groundwork Guatemala. In the last year, we’ve raised $635 for Groundwork Guatemala in deposit returns. This money helps us further our support of the mission. If you have returnable, there are two can and bottle collection boxes located in the church foyer near the Youth Lounge for use throughout the year.
>SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
CHRISTMAS BREAK—The school will be closed until Monday, Jan. 3 to a week of virtual classes. In-person classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 10. SAC will be open for those in need of childcare over the holidays. Call the Early Childhood Center at 586-463-8803 for information.
DINNER DANCE FUNDRAISER—The Trinity 8th grade class will host a night of dinner, dancing and fun as they raise money for their class trip to St. Louis, Missouri. The dinner dance will be held Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Italian American Cultural Center from 6-11 p.m. The cost of tickets is $50 per person. There will silent and live auctions, music, dancing, open bar, whiskey and wine pull, baskets and prizes. Contact the school office at 586-468-8511 for more information or for tickets.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2021—Previously, charitable contributions could only be deducted if taxpayers itemized their deductions. However, the CARES Act changed that. Taxpayers who don't itemize deductions may take a charitable deduction of up to $300 ($600 for joint returns) for cash contributions made in 2021 to Trinity.
† Also taxpayers required to make RMD’s can make a qualified charitable distribution from their IRA – up to $100,000 – directly to Trinity. It's generally a nontaxable distribution made by the IRA trustee to a charitable organization. A QCD counts toward your minimum distribution requirement for the year.
† We will be emailing 2021 statements next week. If you do not get the e-mail or require a mailed statement please text the word “Statement” to 586-571-9996.
† You can download your statement at any time by logging into Elexio and clicking on Giving-Statement-Last Calendar year.
This week at Trinity—Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 2021
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Sunday (26) |
9 a.m. |
Worship –Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (27) |
Building Closed |
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Tuesday (28) |
9:30 a.m. |
Ladies Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Mission Council—Church Lounge |
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Wednesday (29) |
No Events Scheduled |
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Thursday (30) |
7 p.m. |
Voices in Praise—Music Room |
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7 p.m. |
Purls—Church Lounge |
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Friday (31) |
No Events Scheduled |
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Saturday (1) |
5 p.m. |
Worship —Sanctuary |
OFFICE CLOSED—The church office will be closed on Dec. 27. If you have an emergency or need any assistance, call the church office at 586-463-2921 and leave a message on the emergency line. Someone will call you back.
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 our Trinity IMPACT Missions
† For the addicted and the imprisoned
† For the unborn, the disabled, and aging
† For all those impacted by COVID-19