What’s Happening at Trinity—Dec. 8, 2024
ALL-WEEKEND BAKE SALE (AND SO MUCH MORE) FUNDRAISER NEXT WEEKEND– Don’t miss out on this Women’s League’s annual event offering the 1 lbs plates of assorted Christmas cookies, and numerous other baked goods, sold during last year’s Bake Sale, as well as the soup and chili mixes, jams and SO MUCH MORE sold during previous Trinity craft shows! It begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 when it will be open to the public, until 3 p.m., then continues before and after all three weekend services - until we run out of things to sell! Better to stop by sooner rather than later! Once again, there will be several “Everything's $1" baked goods tables! And remember, the plates of Christmas cookies can be frozen until they’re needed to serve guests or given as hostess gifts. We even have a new soup mix: Pasta Fagioli! All proceeds will be used to support missions and local nonprofits.
MCREST HELP—MCREST has many needs this year, take a look at the big board located in the foyer to see if you can help. There are spots to fill in hospitality (after dinner activities), making dinner and lunches and more. For more information, contact this year’s coordinator Katie Bielman at or call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
ADVENT DEVOTIONS—Crosstalk Trinity creates Advent audio devotions available to downloaded from our website or iTunes, YouTube or say, “Play Trinity Crosstalk podcast” to an Alexa-enabled device. For information or to sign up to receive Crosstalk via email, visit Trinityct.org/Crosstalk.
ENGAGE GOD
SERMON SERIES—All of our Advent services will focus on the theme of the Advent wreath. Through His son, God provided his people, including us, with hope, peace, joy and love. This season, we will focus on how Jesus fulfilled God's promise to save his people.
CONFIRMATION MODULE REGISTRATION—If you have a sixth, seventh or eighth grader, it’s time to register for confirmation modules. Head to Trinityct.org/confirmation and select the modules that fit within your schedule. If you have questions about confirmation, contact Katie Erkkinen at
BAPTISM CLASSES—A Zoom baptism class is scheduled for Jan. 27 . If you are interested in baptism for you or your child, visit Trinityct.org/baptism. The class focuses on baptism, what it is 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
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
MONDAY NIGHT WOMENS BIBLE STUDY continues weekly, at 7 p.m. in the Church Lounge. The group is in a 4-week Advent study "Joy the World.” All women are welcome. Questions please contact Bonnie Young by cell or text at 586-350-3222.
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. Hot coffee, study guides and Christian fellowship await you! Questions? Contact Pat Anderson at
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
Advent and Christmas at Trinity - trinityct.org/Christmas
MIDWEEK WORSHIP—Join us on Wednesdays at noon in the chapel as we meditate on God’s word and prepare for the birth of our Savior. Midweek chapel is Dec. 11 and 18.
ECC CONCERT—The 4-year-old preschool students perform Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. in the gym.
BLUE CHRISTMAS—Blue Christmas is intended for those who have experienced a significant , whether it be a loved one, job, home or hope, and are seeking the comfort of God. The service is TOMORROW, Monday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. For more information, contact the Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921 ext. 111.
SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM—Students in Trinity’s K-8 school present the annual Christmas program on Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the Sanctuary. An open dress rehearsal is at 10 a.m. and the main performance is at 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24
- † 4 p.m. - Worship for Families - Christmas worship for families with children of all ages
- † 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. - Candlelight Worship - Christmas worship with orchestra by candlelight
Christmas Day Dec. 25
- † 10 a.m. - Festival Worship with Holy Communion
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
SUPPORT THE NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING —Trinity is sending 17 youth and adults this summer to the LCMS National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA. 25,000+ youth and adults from across the globe will be traveling to New Orleans, July 19 - 23 to be encouraged through the theme “Endure” based on Heb 12:1-3. However, we can’t make it there without your help – so please consider helping us, first and foremost, by praying for the group of youth and adults traveling to the gathering. Pray also that the NYG would touch the lives and hearts of all of those involved. Finally, help us clear the board. Take an envelope (or as many as you would like) from the sponsorship board in the foyer. Inside each envelop is another. Write the donation amount on the second envelop, seal it and return it to the church office by Dec. 15. Make checks payable to Trinity Lutheran Church – memo – National Youth Gathering. Thank you!
VOICES IN PRAISE REHEARSALS—You can still get involved with Voices in Praise. This adult choir meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the choir room. The choir is members from Trinity as well as St. Luke Clinton Township. This choir performs regularly at Trinity’s 9 a.m. worship and at services at St. Luke. To join, come to rehearsal or contact Paul Finazzo at
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
JANUARY 2025 HAITI TRIP—A team is traveling to Cap-Haitien, Haiti this coming Jan. 15-22 and they need our help! The team will see up to 800 Haitians for reading and distant eyeglasses. Distance glasses will purchased from MOST Ministries, but the team is in need of reading glasses with the strength in the +1's, +2's, +3's and +4's. Haiti is dusty so the team is also taking donations of .5 oz eye drops. Contact Kim Waller at 586-202-8843 or Keith Waller at 586-215-4084 to schedule a pick up or drop off.
FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS—Trinity provides meals to Family of God in Detroit on the second Wednesday of each month. Volunteers are needed to donate a dish. If you’d like to contribute financially, leave a donation in the Church Office or Venmo Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). To schedule a dish donation, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
DINNER DANCE TICKETS ON SALE—The 8th grade hosts its annual Dinner Dance Fundraiser to support the class's spring trip to New York City. The even is Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Italian American Cultural Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an evening filled with prizes, raffles, basket and an open bar. Tickets are $65 each and available from any 8th grade parent or email
GIFT CARDS MAKE GREAT GIFTS—With the holidays approaching, do your holiday shopping with Raise Right and help Trinity in the process. By purchasing gift cards through RaiseRight, you can earn money towards tuition and help Trinity. RaiseRight offers physical and e-cards. Mrs. Nyboer will place one more orders before Christmas on Dec. 13. Cards typically take 2-3 days to ship to the school office. She also has limited quantities and denominations of cards on-hand in the office on a regular basis. For the enrollment code, to place an order and ask questions, contact Rachel Nyboer in the school office at 586-8511 ext. 130 or
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
BUY YOUR LUTHERAN NORTH GEAR—LHN holds a special Mustang shopping night on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 5:30– 8p.m. in the Lutheran North cafeteria and atrium. Browse LHN hoodies, tees, and plenty of other spirit gear. This event is cash or check only.
CONSIDERING LUTHERAN NORTH—Registration is open soon for the 2025-2026 school year for incoming 9th graders at Lutheran High North. On Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., future Mustangs can take a High School Placement Test. This free test helps determine the best course options for each student. While students are taking the exam, parents are invited to join Principal John Reincke and Assistant Principal Tim Hardy for information to help smooth the transition to high school. Registration is not required for either event, however, more information is available at LutheranNorth.com.
This week at Trinity—Dec. 8-14, 2024
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Sunday (8) |
9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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4 p.m. |
ECC Christmas Program—School Gym |
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Monday (9) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Stephen Ministry Leaders—Community Center |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Youth Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Blue Christmas-Sanctuary/Church Foyer |
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Tuesday (10) |
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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7 p.m. |
Elders—Youth Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Scouts—Community Center |
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Wednesday (11) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Midweek Worship—Chapel |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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Thursday (12) |
7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting Group—Church Lounge |
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Friday (13) |
No Public Events Scheduled |
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Saturday (14) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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10 a.m. |
Women’s League Bake Sale—Foyer |
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10 a.m. |
Comic Show Fundraiser—Community Center |
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5 p.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
ASD Friendship Club—Community Center |
PRAYER LIST
Special Prayers
- † For the sick and suffering
- † For the ministry of our ECC
- † For youth and children’s ministry
- † For the poor, homeless and jobless
- † For the Senior Pastor search process
- † For our nation, its leaders, and our citizens
- † For our mission partner MCREST
- † For our sister congregation Immanuel Macomb