What’s Happening at Trinity—June 16, 2024
MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE EXTENDED—Help Trinity’s pantry with a boost from Meijer. The Simply Give campaign benefitting Trinity has been extended until Sept. 24. The Simply Give program is truly simple. Pick up one of the Simply Give cards in the register lanes at the Meijer on Groesbeck. Scan them when you pay. They can be purchased in $10 increments. For every card purchased, Meijer donates an additional $10, meaning your $10 earns Trinity $20. We have two double match days-Saturday, Aug. 17 and Saturday, Sept. 14. For every $10 Simply Give card purchased, Meijer contributes $20, bringing the total to $30 for Trinity’s food pantry. At the end of the campaign, Trinity receives the total donation in the form of gift cards that can be used to purchase food and other eligible items. For more information, contact Pastor Gary at or call 586-463-2921.
OUTDOOR WORSHIP—Summer is coming, which means the return of outdoor worship! On the last Sunday of the summer months, (June 30, July 28 and Aug. 25) our 11 a.m. worship services will be held outside, weather permitting. Join us on the lawn, just off Farmcrest as we praise God outside. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets!
WIDOWS GROUP—Did you know Trinity has a group for widows? This group, Kindred Spirits, meets monthly on a Friday at Trinity for fellowship and camaraderie and then the group goes out to lunch. Kindred Spirits group meets this Friday, June 21 at noon in the Church Lounge. All widows are welcome to join. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Holley at 586-243-9757.
THANK YOU! Elizabeth Szwarc Campus Director of Children and Family Ministries and Summer Camp director, thanks everyone who donated items from the Summer Camp Amazon wishlist. We are truly humbled by your willingness to help us provide the summer camp kids with the best experience and enhance our opportunity to share Jesus each and every day in so many ways!
>ENGAGE GOD
SUMMER SERMON SERIES—This summer, our sermon theme focuses on Summer in the Spirit. Join us as we see the Holy Spirit at work through the Bible and also through us.
- † June 16—March 4:26-34
- † June 23—Mark 4:35-41
- † June 30—Mark 5:21-43
SUMMER SERVICE TIME CHANGE—Throughout the summer, Trinity offers Monday evening worship on at 7 p.m. Our Saturday evening services returns after Labor Day.
OUTDOOR WORSHIP—Summer is coming, which means the return of outdoor worship! On the last Sunday of the summer months, (June 30, July 28 and Aug. 25) our 11 a.m. worship services will be held outside, weather permitting. Join us on the lawn, just off Farmcrest as we praise God outside. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets!
BAPTISM CLASSES SCHEDULED—If you are interested in baptism at Trinity, Pastor Jeremy has several upcoming virtual baptism classes—June 25 and Aug. 13, Sept. 23, Nov. 12 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.
YOUTH GROUP—The middle and high school youth groups will continue to meet throughout the summer. The group will regularly meet on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Pizza will be served. There are plans for several additional activities throughout the summer. Watch the Announcer and our website and social media for more information, or contact Pastor Jeremy at
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
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
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 be sent to the appropriate prayer warriors.
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
WOMEN’S LEAGUE INDOOR PICNIC Tuesday, June 18, 6 p.m., Community Center. It’s our last hoorah of the WL “year”! (The next meeting is in September.) There will be lots of irresistible picnic food for dinner then Olympic-themed games to play afterwards! Please wear red and/or white and/or blue if possible. For more information, contact Debbie Graham-Large at 313-318-6513.
WELLSPRING MEETING—Wellspring Chapter 6 Auxiliary meeting is June 25 at noon at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 29920 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield. Lunch is served at noon. Vivian Ableisou from New Directions will be our speaker. The agenda includes setting the schedule for upcoming meetings and choosing dates for Summer fundraisers. All are welcome.
GARDEN HELP NEEDED—Do you have a green thumb? Interested in helping with the flower beds around our church? The gardening group could really use your help! If interested, send an e-mail to
DANIEL G. EVOLA MEMORIAL GOLF EVENT—The family of Daniel Evola, late husband of Trinity's K-4 Spanish teacher, Julia Evola and father to Emmy (1st) and Lily (Pre-K 3) invite you to participate in their 2nd annual Daniel G. Evola Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament. The tournament is Saturday, Sept. 7 at Oak Ridge Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Trinity Lutheran School, The Macomb ISD Education Project for Homeless Children & Youth, and an education fund for Emmy and Lily. Registration and sponsorships are now open at events.golfstatus.com/event/dgegolf24/details/registration-details OR you can text or call Julia Evola (816) 922-9398 for more information.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE—CPH Reads is a summer reading program that challenges participants to read books about Jesus and find hope in God’s Word. All ages are invited to participate in the program and all who complete the challenge are eligible for a chance to win prizes! To get started, and get discounted books from CPH, visit cph.org/reads.
BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER—Do you have the heart of an empath? Do your friends and family come to you when they need to talk? Are your ears considered "Listening Ears"? Are you the one at work that everyone comes to when they are facing an issue or need advice? If you answered YES to any of these questions, you may just be a Stephen Minister at heart! Stephen Ministers are trained laypersons in our congregation that provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life. They bring Christ's love and care to people during a time of need such as divorce, job loss, grief, illness, or relocation. Contact Amy Gusho at for more information about how you can serve Trinity’s members.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit once a month. Volunteers are needed to help donate a dish. If you’d like to contribute financially, leave your donation in the Church Office or Venmo Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). For information or to schedule a dish donation, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460.
SUPPORT LUTHERAN SPECIAL ED—Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) is having its 19th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 16 and you’re invited! Play a round of golf and raise funds for children who have learning needs in Christian schools here in southwest Michigan and across the country. Golf, cart, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in your ticket price. There will be plenty of fun games to play as we fundraise for these kids. Register your team today or sponsor the event. Together we can help these children grow in learning and love of God. Visit www.luthsped.org/2024-lsem-golf-outing for more information.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
PRESCHOOL IS ENROLLING STUDENTS—Trinity's Early Childhood Center is enrolling for the traditional half-day three and four-year-old preschool program and in the FREE Great Start Readiness Program for this fall. Find out more at Trinity’s website at Trinityct.org/ECC.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
HELP FOR MARRIAGES--Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Retrouvaille can help. Retrouvaille is a weekend experience combined with a series of twelve follow up sessions over the course of six weeks. It provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The main emphasis of the program is on communication in marriage between husband and wife. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. The next Retrouvaille program is Friday, Aug. 16, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. For confidential information or to register call 800-470-2230 or visit HelpOurMarriage.org.
This week at Trinity—June 16-22, 2024
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Sunday (16) |
9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (17) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Tuesday (18) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Women’s League—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Mission Council—Church Lounge |
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Wednesday (19) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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1 p.m. |
Grief Share—Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Youth Group—Youth Lounge |
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Thursday (20) |
9:30 a.m. |
Trinity Quilters—Community Center |
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1 p.m. |
Diabetes Ed Class—Meeting Room 1 |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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Friday (21) |
Noon |
Kindred Spirits Group—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
NA—Community Center |
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Saturday (22) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
PRAYER LIST
Members Who Are Ill/Recovering Helen Luft, Fran Kuchenmeister, Kathe Balon, Vanessa DeGeorge, Karl Hallberg, Greg Dennis, George Wagner, Lew Thumm, Nash Shoemaker, Beatrice Trombley, Brian Bolitho, Rudy Nurmi, Doreen Buric, Ron Sogge, John Swatosh, Jane Boeling, Lynn Huff, Marlie Nazarko, Rob Garvin, Lucille Fuller, Janet Ragsdale, Joan Justus, Keith Ringstad, Rose Kuechenmeister, Bob Mann, Bill Ash, Christopher Mushenski, Richard McGee, Lori Ruppel, Mei Ye-Habel, Merl Terry, Neil Pickoff, Joan Sobosky, Edie Dolinar, Jim Ringstad, Nichole Jackson, Stanley Jankauskas, Tammy Rentz, Arlene Bennett, Gail Diegel, John Russo, Anita Simurdiak, Paul Sharrock, Rebecca Konarz, Roberta Reblin, Teri Pickoff, Sue von Fange, Dawn McDonald, Gail Diegel, Taryn Hoisington-Maurer
Others Who Are Ill/Recovering Elowyn Pollard, Kate Krupsky, Lee Smith, Jill Pannell, Everleigh Albensi, Janice Turner, Olivia Curis, Todd Lanko, Harrison Ahee, Mary Yoblonski, Jordan Tippin, Gary May, Roger Ellis, Leah, Karen Richardson, Jenn Campau, Simone Goodin, Lucy Harris, Kayden Strong, Debbie Ward, Carson Jones, Denny Hill, Norman Puffpaff, Mario Finazzo, Samantha Kintz, Emily Chalabian, Mike Maurer, Carole Kuhn, Alice Liva, Paul Steele, Mary Hutt, Ryan Bowling, Gordon Munn, James Maier, Brandon Colon, Jim Whitehead, Sandra Velasco, Mark Thullen, Larry Knapik, Jill Fantin, Colleen Castor, Anna Jank, Brian Eschenburg, Chelsey Yoder, Cathy Mangan, Tammy Manning, Madison Waligore, Jeremy Janssen, Lynn Watson, Gene Sorgeloos, Diane Sorgeloos, Walt Bul, Victoria Powers, Damarious, Dave and Rich Eubanks, Vito Lafata, Michelle Wolff, Mark Thullen, Joan Werner, Suzanne Tomashewsky, Christine Folts, Amy Fletemier, Pastor Brad Birtell, Tracy Danneels, Addison Czischke, Stefanie Wolvin, Tom Delor, Frank Shannon, Janet Riehl, Joe Pirrone, Norm Puffpaff, Michael Maurer, Audra Castor, Ralph Buchler, Kenny and Ruth Ann Zoeplitz, Jaxon
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 the ministry of our school
- † For all who serve at Trinity and for the faithful use of gifts and talents
- † For the Senior Pastor search process
- † For our mission partner Compassion Pregnancy Center
- † For our sister congregation St. Luke Clinton Township
In Memoriam
Joyce Snow