Trinity Announcer for Feb. 25, 2024

What’s Happening at Trinity—Feb. 25, 2024

HARP MISSION 2024 MEETING—What do Peanut butter & Jelly Sandwiches and “beautiful” feet have in common with the HARP mission? Come find out at the HARP team meeting TOMORROW, Monday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The HARP Mission provides adults and youth the opportunity to serve God’s people. For further information, please contact Shawn McCormick 586-610-1127 or Gwen Richard at 440-309-8255. 

OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS MARCH 1—Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year begins March 1 at Trinityct.org/admissions. If you have any questions, 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.

>ENGAGE GOD

LENT SERMON SERIES—EYES ON JESUS—When the characters in the Passion narrative look at Jesus, what do they see? In most cases, people misunderstood who He is and what He was doing. In some cases, by faith, people recognized Him aright. Our Lenten series this year, based on the Gospel according to Mark, examines how the various people around Jesus viewed Him—and how we should view Him. We will “fix our eyes” on what Jesus has done to save us from our sins, and celebrate what God sees on account of His work: our justification for His sake.

• † Feb. 25—Mark 14:32–42
• † March 3—Mark 14:26–31, 66–72
• † March 10—Mark 14:1–2, 53–65
• † March 17—Mark 15:1–20

MIDWEEK WORSHIP—Each Wednesday throughout Lent, Trinity will hold a midweek, midday devotion at noon the Chapel with communion. 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. They will be published on Wednesday and Fridays. These 5-minute devotions are sent directly into your email inbox. 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. Or ask your Alexa enabled device “Play Trinity Lutheran Crosstalk Podcast.” See Trinityct.org/Crosstalk for information.

E3 CONTINUES THROUGH LENT—E3, our Wednesday evening gathering and activities for all ages, continues throughout the spring! Dinner is served at 6 p.m. followed by the meet ups at 6:30 p.m. There is something for everyone in the family. Steve and Sharon Meseke lead a Ray Vander Laan series called Path to the Cross for adults, there is also senior high and junior high youth groups, a spot for preteens, a class for kindergarten 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

LENT FOR FAMILIES—Elizabeth Szwarc, campus director of Children and Family Ministry, has compiled several tools and resources about Lent and Easter that may be useful to your family. There are activities, videos, prayers and activities at Trinityct.org/kidmin or click on the link from our homepage. New content will be posted each week.

SAVE THE DATE—FIRST COMMUNION CLASS—Our First Communion Faith Stepping Stone begins on Thursday, Feb. 29 and runs until March 21. The classes are held from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Community Center. This stepping stone is designed for fifth graders and their parents to prepare to receive the Lord’s Supper. Students are eligible to participate in the Lord's Supper on March 28, which is Maundy Thursday. Please RSVP at Trinityct.org/firstcommunion. For information, contact Jeremy Ashley at

BAPTISM CLASSES—If you are interested in baptism at Trinity, Pastor Jeremy has scheduled several virtual baptism class—March 4 and April 16 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 LADIES BIBLE STUDY continues on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Questions? 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.

BIBLE STUDY FOR MEN – Join us on Wednesday mornings from 6– 7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Hot coffee, study guides and Christian fellowship await you! Questions? Contact Pat Anderson 

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

>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE

LET’S SING!—Trinity’s VIP (Voices in Praise) choir is looking for new members. The group practices Thursdays at 7 p.m. and performs during worship once a month. Choir members also lend their voices to our special holiday worship services. For more information, contact Paul Finazzo at 586-463-2921 ext. 107 or

FORE! GOLF LEAGUE MEETING- Trinity Golf League has its first meeting on Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Come learn more about the league, where and when they will golf this year and connect with others who enjoy a round of golf. For more information, contact Nick Pipitone at 586-202-6705 or

PAPER HUGS MEETS MARCH 7—The next meeting of Paper Hugs is Thursday, March 7 from 1:30-8 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Come when you can and leave when you must. No experience necessary. Bring a snack! For more information, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.

BLOOD DRIVE IN MARCH—Trinity will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Monday, March 18 from 1-7 p.m. in the Community Center. As an added bonus, you can receive a $10 e-gift card for pet supplies and chance at $3K gift card! Visit rcblood.org/Pets for more information. To sign up for the blood drive, go to RedCrossBlood.org and use code TrinityCT.

>ENGAGE THE WORLD 

CAMP RESTORE DETROIT is currently in the process of hiring high school and college students for the summer. Summer staff have the chance to grow their leadership skills while working with incoming teams, relational skills while working with community leaders and members, and so much more. For information, email

FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit on the second Wednesday of every month. Volunteers are needed to help cook or donate a dish. If you’d like to contribute financially, leave your donation in the Church Office or Venmo to Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). Family of God serves meals to people in the Detroit community 6 days a week. Call Karen Langreet at (586) 445-2460 or (586) 291-6273. For more information on Family of God, visit www.fogdetroit.com.

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

EASTER FLOWER SALES—Easter flowers are on sale now! Help us to decorate the sanctuary by purchasing a plant. A single lily is $13, mums are $13 and hydrangeas are $21. Self-serve sale run now through March 10. For more information, contact Kathy Conrad at 586-914-4512.

MUSTANG MIX IT UP—Lutheran North has two Mustang Mix-It-Up events in the next few months. These evenings provide an opportunity for students to make new friends while participating in volleyball, basketball, dodgeball and scooters. Pizza will be provided and there will be giveaways. Mustang Mix-It-Up for 5th and 6th graders is Friday, March 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. and a Mix-It-Up for 7th and 8th graders is Friday, May 3. The events are free but registration at LutheranNorth.com.

This week at Trinity—Feb. 25-March 2, 2024

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 confirmation ministry
• † For our Elders and Mission Council
• † For those who do not yet know Christ
• † For the senior pastor search process
• † For our mission partner Groundwork Guatemala
• † For our sister congregation St. Peter Eastpointe