Trinity Announcer for Feb. 22, 2026

What’s Happening at Trinity—Feb. 22, 2026

EASTER FLOWER SALES—Easter flowers sales are underway! Help us to decorate the sanctuary by purchasing a plant. An order form and drop box are located in the Commons. Orders are accepted until March 15. For information, contact Kathy Conrad at 586-914-4512.

HARDT-RATHE MATCHING CHALLENGE! The Hardt-Rathe Scholarship fund was started to assist families who desire a Christian education for their children but needed financial assistance. Through the continued support of the congregation to the Hardt-Rathe Scholarship Fund, Trinity provides an average of $30,000 to support families with tuition needs each year. Thanks to an anonymous donor, we have an opportunity to grow the fund once again this year! During the month of February, any donations to the scholarship fund will be matched up to $5,000. All contributions are tax deductible. Checks can be made payable to Trinity Lutheran Church with the memo line “Hardt-Rathe Fund.” You can also elect Hardt-Rathe as your offering option in Elexio if you give online. For more information, contact Mark Brown at

CROSSTALK AUDIO DEVOTIONS—Trinity offers regular audio devotions throughout Lent. Listen to them on the computer or mobile device while you work, commute, eat dinner or meditate in your own way. The theme throughout Lent is “A New Day, A New Beginning,” and it will focus on a new topic each week. To tune into Crosstalk, visit trinityct.org/crosstalk, search as noted on the platforms below.

• † iTunes — Add Trinity Lutheran Church Crosstalk
• † YouTube Podcasts — Search for Trinity Lutheran Crosstalk Audio Devotion
• † Alexa device—Say "Play Trinity Crosstalk Podcast"

>ENGAGE GOD

SERMON FOCUS—Lent invites us to slow down, listen, and return to the voice that leads us. In Psalm 23, we hear the familiar promise of the Good Shepherd—but in a world full of noise, distraction, and competing voices, how do we learn to recognize His? This week, we begin our Lenten journey by exploring the practical habits that help us walk in trust, tuning our ears to the voice of Jesus and learning to follow Him with confidence and peace. For the upcoming season of Lent, the following verses will be used for upcoming sermons.

• † Feb. 21/22 - Psalm 23
• † Feb. 28/March 1 - Psalm 147
• † March 7/8 - Psalm 118
• † March 14/15 - Psalm 46
• † March 21/22 - Psalm 142
• † March 28/29 (Palm Sunday) - Psalm 24

MIDWEEK LENT WORSHIP—Trinity offers a midweek, midday Lent services on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the chapel. These simple, liturgical worship services begin Wednesday, Feb. 25 and run through Wednesday, April 1. The messages of the services will focus on “The Hand of the Lord.” Services are led by various pastors from our community and each one includes Holy Communion.

FIRST COMMUNION CLASS FOR 5TH GRADE—Students in 5th grade and above are eligible to participate in our First Communion class. The next one is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 3:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. To register, please visit trinityct.org/firstcommunion. Students and their parents attend the class together to prepare for receiving the Lord's Supper. 

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES BIBLE STUDY meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. The group is currently working through the book, “Heaven” by Jennifer Rothschild. All ladies welcome. For information contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222.

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY—The Tuesday morning Bible study continues to 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.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY is on Wednesdays from 6-7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Connect with over twenty Christian brothers for Bible study, conversation, and spiritual growth. Study guides and coffee provided.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY—Women’s Bible study meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. in the Church Lounge. The group is studying the book of James. For more information, contact study leader Linda Gawinski at 586-431-1147.

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

CONFIRMATION MODULE REGISTRATION—It’s not to late to get some confirmation modules on your calendar for this spring/summer. A number of these classes are held throughout the winter/spring months. If your 6-8 grader has modules to complete, sign up at Trinityct.org/confirmation. If you have questions, contact Katie Erkkinen at

>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE

GRIEFSHARE—A new GriefShare group begins at Trinity on Thursday, March 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the Chapel and runs 13 weeks, concluding on June 18. A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Participants discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. The cost to attend is $20 and includes the workbook. Scholarships are available. For more information, contact Lisa Riviera, Parish Nurse/Human Care Director at or call 586-463-2921 ext. 111. To register, logon to https://find.griefshare.org/groups/289934.

MOM CO—Are you a mother of littles, aged newborn to five? Then you are invited to the rebirth of this long-standing group, formerly known as MOPS. We meet on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays in the Youth Lounge at 9 a.m. Childcare is included! Let us know you’re coming by visiting themom.co/groups/tct .

>ENGAGE THE WORLD

BLOOD DRIVE—On Thursday, March 12, Trinity hosts a Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. in the Community Center. To schedule an appointment, 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. For more information, call Parish Nurse Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921, ext. 111 or email

HARP 2026- “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matt 4:19. The first HARP meeting of the year is Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Several individuals will give testimony to how following Jesus on his mission changed their lives.” HARP welcomes all individuals to help us throughout the year. Come for fellowship and learn what we have planned for this year. The mission trip to Caldwell, Ohio is June 14-19. We welcome former and new team members. Direct questions to Shawn McCormick 586-610-1127 or 

FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS—Trinity provides meals to Family of God in Detroit on the second Wednesday each month. Volunteers are needed to donate a dish. To contribute financially, leave a donation in the Church Office or Venmo Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). To schedule a donation, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460.

COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTER, one of Trinity’s Impact Missions, has moved to a larger, new facility at 31900 Utica Rd. in Fraser, to be better equipped to help women and men choosing life. To celebrate, there will be two open house events—on Thursday, March 12 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch for more details. Check out the new space and see in person all of the services and support Compassion Pregnancy Center offers to women, men and families in the community.

>SCHOOL AND ECC

NEW THIS YEAR—PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP—This summer, Trinity offers half-day summer camp for 3 and 4 year-olds. Camp begins June 15 and runs for 10 weeks. Camp is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon with new, fun and educational themes each week. Register for one to 10 weeks of camp. To register or for information, contact the Early Childhood Center at 586-463-8803 or email

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

DIRECT YOUR CHOICE DOLLARS TO TRINITY—Thrivent members have Choice Dollars to distribute to non-profit organizations. Thrivent members’ 2025 Choice Dollars need to find a home before March 31. Designate your funds to Trinity Lutheran Church, School and ECC. There are two ways for directing Choice Dollars. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" at the prompt. Take a few minutes and designate Trinity.

TRINITY ARCHIVES—Trinity member Sharon Delitala makes sure Trinity’s archives of photos and records are as complete as possible. She is looking for confirmation pictures from 1920-1941. If you have any to share, contact Sharon at 586-321-9479.

This week at Trinity—Feb. 22-28, 2026

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 call committees and search process
• For our mission partner HARP
• For our sister congregation Christ, New Baltimore