Trinity Announcer for Feb. 28, 2021

February 25, 2021

Today at a Glance: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021

9 a.m.

Worship—Sanctuary and Online

11 a.m.

Worship—Sanctuary and Online

What’s Happening at Trinity

E3 CONTINUES THIS WEEK—Trinity’s new Wednesday evening experience called E3 returns this Wednesday. If you participated last week, you should have received an email asking if you planned to return this week as well as whether or not you would have dinner with us. If you have not received or responded to that email, OR if you will be joining us for the first time this week, fill out the registration form at Trinityct.org/E3. You can also text E3 to 586-571-9996 and receive a registration form right away. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.. After dinner there will be a childcare available for children three and under, preschool Bible class, elementary Bible class (kindergarten through fourth grade) First Communion Stepping Stone (students in fifth and sixth grade), our typical youth experience for middle/high school students AND an adult Bible study!

MIDWEEK MIDDAY WORSHIP—Each Wednesday during Lent at noon, join us on our Livestream channel for an online-only worship service. If you can’t watch at noon, these services will be archived on our Past Services page.

CROSSTALK AUDIO DEVOTIONS will be available during the season of Lent. These 5 minute devotions are sent directly into your email inbox each day. If you’d like to be included and have not received Crosstalk in the past, contact Rebecca Thomas our Communications Director at You can also find these devotions on iTunes or Google Play. You can also say “Alexa, Play Trinity Crosstalk Podcast from Amazon Podcasts” to your Alexa device.

>ENGAGE GOD

SERMON SERIES—Join us for our sermon series, “Me, Myself and I’dol.” We will continue this series throughout Lent.

COMMUNION—Trinity has reintroduced Holy Communion into our worship services. We will offer midweek communion for those who are uncomfortable returning to church or the practice during church services. We will release our March dates soon. To sign up for our midweek communion, go to Trinityct.org/communion to sign up. If you have any questions, call the church office at 586-463-2921.

BAPTISM PROGRAM—If you are interested in baptism at Trinity you can schedule a time to meet with Jeremy Ashley, for a “get to know you” conversation. 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. Our time together can simply be for you to find out more about baptism or after we meet you may choose to schedule a baptism for your child! If you have any questions or to move forward with baptism, email me or 586-463-8803!

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 immediately be sent to the appropriate prayer warriors.

WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES

MONDAY EVENING LADIES BIBLE STUDY— Monday Night Ladies Bible Study continues at 7 p.m. in the Church Lounge. We will study "Sermon on the Mount" by Jen Wilkin. Questions? Contact Bonnie Young by phone/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. Meetings will be held in the Church Lounge.

WEDNESDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets Wednesday mornings at 6 a.m. in the Community Center. The topic changes regularly. Study guide, provided. Please bring your own breakfast/beverage. We will NOT have coffee to serve. Pat Anderson will lead the group. If you want to join by Zoom, email Pat at

>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE

EASTER FLOWER SALES—Easter flower sales begin this weekend and run through March 14. Lilies are $11, mums are $12 and hydrangeas are $19. There will be no in-person sales. Order forms and a drop box will be available at the coffee hour counter in the foyer. Orders can also be mail to Kathy Conrad, 47845 Freedom Valley Dr., Macomb MI, 48044. Call Kathy at 586-914-4512 if you have any questions.

PAPER HUGS MOVE TO THURSDAYS! When have we been more in need of encouragement? Encouragement is what Paper Hugs has always been about. If you want to get some or give some, come to our card-making workday on THURSDAY, March 4. We meet in the Church Lounge on an open house basis: we work from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Come when you can and leave when you need to. We’ll wear masks and/or social distance as we work. No experience or skill is necessary, just a willingness to reach out to others.

STEPHEN MINISTRY—Everyone hurts at some point in life and can benefit from a Stephen Minister. Stephen Ministers are specially trained members of the congregation who provide one-to-one Christian Care to people who need someone to talk to. All caring relationships are confidential, free, and provide emotional and spiritual support to those in need. Please reach out to the church office at 586-463-2921 and they will connect you with one of our caring Stephen Ministers.

>ENGAGE THE WORLD 

HARP MISSION 2021— The HARP Mission is to provide adults and youth the opportunity to serve and be served in the way that Christ served us! Due to COVID, we were unable to make our yearly trip to Caldwell, Ohio to serve those in need; however, we WILL BE SERVING THIS YEAR from June 13-18. Please watch our announcements for our annual Stuff the Truck Event in May! We are always looking for people who have it in their heart to help. Contact Chris Kapolka at (586) 415-0710 or Gwen Richard at (440) 309-8255 for more info. Or visit Trinityct.org/HARP. 

THANK YOU—Our LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) thanks everyone who donated pens. These pens will be distributed by the Orphan Grain Train following the LWML Michigan Convention. The LWML thanks you for your help and generosity.

TRINITY QUILTERS—THANK YOU to all Trinity members and friends who continue to support Trinity Quilters for Lutheran World Relief. Many fabric squares are available for sewers on the quilt table in the foyer. Pick some up and return when you are done sewing. Your help is appreciated!

>SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 

SALLY BUSS RETIREMENT—After a long and dedicated career at Trinity Lutheran School, eighth grade teacher Sally Buss has decided to retire at the end of the school year. Plans are underway to honor her in some capacity as we approach the summer. In the meantime, Trinity is looking for an eighth grade teacher beginning with the 2021/22 school year. If you know someone interested in the position, contact Trinity’s interim principal Gordon Kennedy at or call (586) 468-8511.

ENROLLMENT OPENS MARCH 1—Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year BEGINS March 1. The registration process begins 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.

SUMMER CAMP IS COMING—Trinity’s summer camp program will return again this year, with new and exciting themes and activities planned for every week. Campers have options each day including cooking, arts and crafts, drama, in-door and outdoor sports, photography, games and more. Each day including age-appropriate devotions. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with be-fore and after care available. Weekly rates are $111, with lunch and snack included. Find registration information at
Trinityct.org/summercamp.

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLOOD DRIVE IN MARCH—Trinity will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Thursday, March 18 from 1-7 p.m. in the Community Center. Trinity’s drives have continued throughout the pandemic and have been vital to the Red Cross. To sign up, go to RedCrossBlood.org and use code TrinityCT.

DIRECT YOUR CHOICE DOLLARS—Last year, Thrivent members’ Choice Dollars earned Trinity $8,597. Members’ 2020 Choice Dollars need to find a home before the end of March. 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. Designations must be made by March 31. Every little bit helps.

LHN INFO SESSION—Lutheran North is hosting Q&A / Academic Orientation on March 1 and March 9. This event is for ALL 8th graders and families (registered or still undecided) interested in learning more about why Lutheran North is a great high school option in Macomb County and to learn more about academic scheduling for your incoming freshmen. Learn more and sign up at lutherannorth.com/events.

This week at Trinity—March 1-6, 2021

Monday (1)

1 p.m.

Alanon—Church Lounge

 

6:30 p.m.

Tai Chi—Gym

 

7 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge

Tuesday (2)

9:30 a.m.

Ladies Bible Study—Church Lounge

 

7 p.m.

Confirmation Module—Worship—Music Room

 

7 p.m.

Boy Scouts—Community Center

Wednesday (3)

6 a.m.

Men’s Bible Study—Community Center

 

Noon

Midweek Worship—Online only

 

6 p.m.

E3 Dinner—Church Foyer

 

6:30 p.m.

First Communion—Sanctuary

 

6:30 p.m.

E3 Activities—Various Rooms

Thursday (4)

11 a.m.

Pastoral Care Team—Church Lounge

 

2:30 p.m.

Paper Hugs—Church Lounge

 

7 p.m.

Purls Knitting—Church Lounge

Friday (5)

6 P.m.

GriefShare—Zoom

 

7 p.m.

NA—Community Center

Saturday (6)

5 p.m.

Worship—Sanctuary

PRAYER 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.
  • Principal search process

Flowers are placed in celebration of Vicar Jeremy Ashley’s birthday on March 2.

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