What’s Happening at Trinity—Feb. 12, 2023
COFFEE HOUR TODAY—Today’s coffee hour is hosted by the Trinity scouts! Learn more about scouting from them and pick up some tasty treats as well.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS TODAY—The once-monthly blood pressure checks are held today! Come to the church Lounge following the 9 a.m. service and before the 11 a.m. service to have one of our nurses check your blood pressure. The blood pressure checks are held on the second Sunday of each month.
ASH WEDNESDAY—Ash Wednesday is Feb. 22. Trinity has two services, one at 10 a.m. and one at 7 p.m. (read the announcement below for information about soup supper). Both services will include Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes.
ASH WEDNESDAY SOUP SUPPER—This year, Trinity will offer a free soup supper prior to the 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday worship service. Come at 6 p.m. for soup and salad before joining us for worship.
MEL OTT BASEBALL PROGRAM—This year, Trinity will participate in the Mel-Ott Baseball League, playing against other Lutheran churches and schools in the area. The program is open to boys and girls who are school students or church members. There is t-ball for kindergarten and first graders, machine pitch for second and third grade, and kid pitch from fourth-sixth grade. Cost is approximately $175 per child, including a uniform. If your child is interested, or you are interested in coaching/assistant coaching, email
>ENGAGE GOD
LENT BEGINS—Trinity will mark the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday worship on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Our Lent preaching series, which begins on Feb. 25/26, is “A demon, a Pharisee, a Samaritan Woman, a blind man and a dead guy walk into a bar. . . . .Jesus.”
MIDWEEK WORSHIP—Each Wednesday (beginning March 1) throughout Lent, Pastor Gary will lead a midweek, midday devotion at noon the Chapel. If you have time in your schedule, please join us for the short, midday services.
CROSSTALK AUDIO DEVOTIONS will be available during the season of Lent. These 5 minute devotions are sent directly into your email inbox each day beginning Feb. 22. If you’d like to be included and have not received Crosstalk in the past, go to Trinityct.org/crosstalk to sign up. You can also find these devotions on iTunes or Google Play. See Trinityct.org/Crosstalk for information.
SAVE THE DATE—FIRST COMMUNION CLASS—Our First Communion Faith Stepping Stone begins on Tuesday, March 14 and runs March 21 and 28 in the Community Center. This stepping stone is designed for fifth graders and their parents. It will prepare your student for receiving the Lord’s Supper. Students are eligible to participate in the Lord's Supper on March 30, which is Maundy Thursday. At least one parent must attend with your student. Please RSVP at Trinityct.org/firstcommunion. For information, contact Jeremy Ashley at
WE HAVE YOUR WEDNESDAY EVENINGS PLANNED—E3, our Wednesday evening gathering and activities for all ages, continues throughout the spring! Free pizza is served at 6 p.m. followed by the meet ups at 6:30 p.m. There is something for everyone in the family. We have two pastor-led Bible studies, senior high and junior high youth groups, a spot for preteens, a class for preschool through grade 3 and a nursery for babies. For more information, go to Trinityct.org/E3 or call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
BAPTISM CLASSES—If you are interested in baptism at Trinity, Pastor Jeremy has scheduled several virtual baptism class—Feb. 28, May 2, June 19, Aug. 7 all at 6:30 p.m. We 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. For more information, or to sign up, visit Trinityct.org/baptism.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY continues at 7 p.m., in the Church Lounge. We are studying Matthew with “Seek First the Kingdom of God,” by Christine Hooper. If you have questions, please 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.
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
YOUNG ADULT BOARD GAME NIGHT—Hope Lutheran Church in Warren welcomes young adults 18 and up to a board game night on Friday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Pizza will be provided. Bring a game or use the ones provided. Invite your friends! All are welcome! Meet in the Fellowship Hall, parking is located in the back of the church. For information, contact Vincent at 586-747-0521
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
BLOOD DRIVE IN MARCH—Trinity will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Monday, March 20 from 1-7 p.m. in the Community Center. Trinity’s drives have continued throughout the pandemic in a safe way and have been vital to the Red Cross. To sign up, go to RedCrossBlood.org and use code TrinityCT.
HELP FAMILY OF GOD— Trinity provides meals for our mission, Family of God in Detroit, on the second Wednesday of each month. We need volunteers to provide a casserole/meal. If you can help, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460 or 586-291-6273. For more info, visit fogdetroit.com.
HARP MISSION 2023— The HARP Mission provides adults and youth the opportunity to serve and be served in the way that Christ served us! Join us for a servant event this summer. We welcome former and new team members at our first 2023 meeting on Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 to learn more about this year’s mission trip. Please prayerfully consider this year's mission and how you can help us serve God's people. For further information, please contact Gwen Richard at 440-309-8255 or Chris Kapolka at 586-212-9368.
>SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS WANTED—If you know a 7th12th grade student looking for an opportunity to work with kids, our summer camp has openings for Volunteer Counselors. The VCs help with activities and assist the cabin leaders. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. All those interested in the VC positions must attend one of the one-hour mandatory orientation and training sessions on Sunday, March 19 at 12:15 p.m. or Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. A parent must be present for the last 10 minutes of the training. For more information, contact Elizabeth Parrish at 586-463-2921 ext. 108 or email or Pastor Jeremy at 586-463-2921 ext. 142 or email
OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS MARCH 1—Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year begins March 1 at Trinityct.org/School. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. (586-468-8511). Registration for Trinity ECC’s preschool programs and Great Start Readiness Program are open as well. Check them out at Trinityct.org/ECC.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
DIRECT YOUR CHOICE DOLLARS—It’s time to direct your Choice Dollars. Thrivent members’ Choice Dollars earned Trinity $12,411. Members’ 2022 Choice Dollars need to find a home before March 31. Designate them to Trinity Lutheran Church, School and ECC. There are two ways two for directing Choice Dollars. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" at the prompt. Please take a few minutes and designate Trinity. Every little bit helps.
LHSA FAMILIES—It’s time to turn in your LHSA Congregational Support Form! Print out the forms at https://www.lhsa.com/forms and turn them in to the Church Office. Forms are due to the Church Office by March 13.
This week at Trinity—Feb. 12-18, 2023
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Sunday (12) |
9 a.m. |
Worship— Sanctuary |
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10 a.m. |
Blood Pressure Checks—Church Lounge |
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11 a.m. |
Worship –Sanctuary |
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Monday (13) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon-Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Macomb Quilt Guild-Community Center |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi-Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Chapel |
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7 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Stephen Ministry—Community Center |
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Tuesday (14) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Boy Scouts—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Boy Scouts—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Special Olympics-Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Elders Meeting —Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Youth Lounge |
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Wednesday (15) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
E3 Dinner—Cafeteria |
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6:30 p.m. |
E3 Meetings—Various Rooms |
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Thursday (16) |
5:30 p.m. |
Boy Scouts—Community Center |
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6:30 p.m. |
HARP Meeting—Meeting Room 2 |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module–Youth Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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Friday (17) |
7 p.m. |
NA Meeting—Community Center |
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Saturday (18) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Worship-Sanctuary |
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 ministry of our ECC
† For Youth and Children’s Ministry
† For the Poor, Homeless & Jobless
† For the senior pastor search process
† For our mission partner Camp Restore–Detroit
† For our sister congregation St. John Ray Township
† For the Scouts programs