Trinity Announcer for June 29, 2025

What’s Happening at Trinity—June 29, 2025

OUTDOOR WORSHIP—This week, we begin our monthly outdoor worship services. The outdoor services are held on the last Sunday of each month at 11 a.m., weather permitting. Our next outdoor worship services are scheduled for July 27 and Aug. 31. Join us on the lawn, just off Farmcrest as we praise God outside. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and a Bible!

PASTOR JEREMY RECEIVES A CALL—Pastor Jeremy received a call to serve as pastor of Sion Lutheran Church in Chatham, MI. Pastor Jeremy now has two Calls to consider – one to you, Trinity Lutheran in Clinton Township, and the other to Sion Lutheran in Chatham. Continue to pray for Pastor Jeremy, his family, and both congregations during this time of discernment. Pastor Jeremy is also in prayer as he seeks where God is calling him to serve.

YOUTH GROUP BIBLE STUDY—The youth (6th-12th grade) group has a change in summer plans. This year, the youth will have a Bible study on Sundays between services beginning June 29. The Bible study runs from 10:10-10:50 a.m. in the Youth Lounge. Be sure to join the youth GroupMe. The QR code for the group is on the door to the Youth Lounge.

WELLSPRING COOKIE SALE TODAY—Before and after each service the Wellspring group will host a cookie sale outside. Freewill donation. Wellspring supports children and families in need. Thanks for your donations.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED—The Church Office will be closed on Friday, July 4. Regular hours resume on Monday, July 7. If you need pastoral care on July 4, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921 and leave a message on the emergency line. Someone will return your call.

>ENGAGE GOD

SERMON SERIES—Colorful Teachings—The Old Testament is filled with stories—some familiar, some surprising—that can often fade into the background of our faith. But when we take a closer look, the details come alive with color, meaning and relevance for our lives today. In this sermon series, we will explore the vibrant truth behind these ancient texts, following the LCMS three-year lectionary and focusing each week on the Old Testament reading. This series is designed for all ages, with a special children’s message each week to help young hearts and minds discover how God’s Word speaks to them, too. Rediscover the richness of Scripture and faithfulness of God through these vivid and timeless stories.

• † June 29 — What are you doing here? — 1 Kings 19:19b-21
• † July 6 — What Comfort? — Isaiah 66:10-14
• † July 13 — Why talk about sin?—Leviticus 18:1-5, 24-28
• † July 20 — Gensis 18:1-14
• † July 27 — Genesis 18:16, 20-33

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.

NO MEN’S BIBLE STUDY ON JULY 2—Men’s Bible study continues Wednesday, July 9 at 6 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Meet with over 20 other Christian men to study “Seven Letters to Seven Churches.” This study dives into Revelation 1-3 as we explore Jesus instructions and guidance for these early Christian gatherings of believers and for us today. Coffee and study guides provided.

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

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

TICKET SALES EXTENDED FOR FAITH NIGHT AT JIMMY JOHN’S FIELD—Join Trinity on Faith Night at Jimmy John’s Field as the Westside Woolly Mammoths take on the Utica Unicorns on Friday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets to the game and a portion goes to Trinity’s Restore the Roof campaign. Buy your grandstand tickets from https://shorturl.at/so8i1. Tickets are $25 and include the game, plus one hot dog, a bag of chips and a soft drink or water. Before the game starts, players and other community members share their faith-based experiences. There is a pre-game prayer on the field. Kids run the bases and there is a fireworks show after the game.

>ENGAGE THE WORLD 

FEED THOSE IN NEED-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit on the second Wednesday of each month. Volunteers are needed to donate a dish. Cash donations are also accepted at the Church Office or via Venmo to Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). Family of God serves meals to over 100 people in Detroit 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.

>SCHOOL AND ECC

GOLF OUTING—The first Spartan Golf Classic (benefiting Trinity’s Athletic program) is Saturday, Aug. 23 at Hickory Hollow Golf Club in Macomb. The format is a four-person scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $500 for a foursome and $125 per individual golfer. By the Spartan Package for $25 to get plenty of extras. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, reach out to Principal Mark Brown at To register, visit https://events.golfstatus.com/event/spartan-golf-classic.

SUMMER CAMP CONTINUES THIS WEEK—Trinity still has openings in summer camp. Visit Trinityct.org/summercamp for information on how to register, fees and planned activities.

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

GRACE MUSIC FESTIVAL—National and local artists including Colton Dixon, Jon Reddick, Sean Rodriguez, Blake Reynolds and Connor Roy perform at the 4th annual Grace Musical Festival at Lake St. Clair Metro Park on Saturday, July 19. The event also includes a kids’ zone, food trucks, vendors, a message, prayer tent and more! Visit gracemusicfestival.com for information on tickets, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact Lisa Duffer at (586) 873-3385.

VISIT DUTCH COUNTRY WITH TRINITY UTICA—Join members from other churches for a Lancaster Show Trip and the Dutch Country tour. The trip is Sept. 8-12 and features the Sight and Sound Theatre with the show "Noah,” a guided tour of Philadelphia, the Amish Experience Attraction, a visit to the Kitchen Kettle Village and much more. The cost is $780 per person with double occupancy. This includes motor coach transportation, 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners, all admissions, guided tours and tips. Contact Alison Werner (member at Trinity in Utica) at (586) 599-8066. Trip leaves from Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica. Final payment is due July 1.

SUMMER MOVIE SERIES AT TRINITY UTICA—Trinity Utica hosts summer movie nights on Wednesdays throughout the summer. All movie nights are held in the Fellowship Hall with a light dinner at 6:15 p.m. and the movie beginning at 7 p.m.

• June 18 - Divine Influencer
• June 25 - Heavenly Deposit
• July 2 - Flywheel
• July 9 - Courageous: Legacy
• July 16 - The Forge
• July 23 - Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
• July 30 - Unidentified
• Aug. 6 - Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
• Aug. 13 - The Unbreakable Boy
• Aug. 20 - King of Kings
• Aug. 27 - Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.

ARE YOU A MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERESTED IN PHOTOGRAPHY? We recently launched a student photography program designed to help kids become more involved in their church community while exploring something that interests them. Communications Director Rebecca Thomas has cameras to loan out to students to use at activities around the church, such as ECC Summer Kickoff, outdoor worship service, etc. She will teach you how to use the camera and how to tell Trinity’s story through pictures. They pictures will be used on Trinity’s website and social media with credit to the photographer. If you are interested, reach out to Rebecca Thomas at or call 586-463-2921 ext. 103.

WALT BUL FUNERAL—The funeral for Walter Bul, Trinity’s recently retired maintenance director, is Wednesday, July 2. Visitation is at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m.

THANK YOU—Over the last several weeks, Trinity members have provided a warm welcome to the Burge family. We appreciate the kindness you have shown not only to Pastor Ben, but also his wife, Debby, and his children Magnolia, Barrett and Dahlia. Continue to pray for the entire family as they adjust to life in Michigan and at Trinity. Thank you to the call team for their dedication throughout the search process and also in preparing the celebration for the Burge family. Praise God from whom all blessing flow!

This week at Trinity—June 29-July 5, 2025

PRAYER LIST

Special Prayers 

• † For the sick and suffering
• † For those persecuted for their faith
• † For our nation and leaders
• † For the Church throughout the world
• † For our mission partner Family of God—Detroit
• † For our sister congregation Trinity, Utica