Trinity Announcer for June 30, 2024

What’s Happening at Trinity—June 30, 2024

SUPPORT LUTHERAN SPECIAL ED—Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) is having its 19^th 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.

LIFE WITH JESUS CLASS FORMING FOR FALL—Whether you are interested in exploring membership at Trinity or want to learn more about Christianity, this 10-week class is for you. We will explore Christ’s gracious invitation of a personal relationship with God and the Spirit-filled life of following Christ as his disciple. Life with Jesus is for anyone who would like to attend, and is required of those considering membership at Trinity (but does not obligate you to become a member). This session of Life with Jesus is led by Pastor Gary. Life with Jesus is scheduled for Thursdays beginning Sept. 19 in the Church Lounge. The staffed nursery is available for those who need it. Online sign up is available at Trinityct.org/LWJ.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED—The Church Office will be closed on July 4. Regular hours resume on Friday, July 5. If you need pastoral care on Thursday, 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

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 30—Mark 5:21-43
• † July 7—Mark 6:1–13
• † July 14—Mark 6:14–29
• † July 21—Mark 6:30–44
• † July 28—Mark 6:45–56

OUTDOOR WORSHIP—Summer is here, which means the return of outdoor worship! On the last Sunday of the summer months, (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!

YOUTH GROUP—The middle and high school youth groups will continue to meet throughout the summer. The group meets regularly 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 Remind for more information, or contact Pastor Jeremy at 

BAPTISM CLASSES SCHEDULED—If you are interested in baptism at Trinity, Pastor Jeremy has several upcoming virtual baptism classes—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.

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

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

>ENGAGE THE WORLD 

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.

FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit once a month. Volunteers are needed to donate a dish. If you’d like to contribute financially, leave a donation in the Church Office or Venmo Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). To schedule a dish donation, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460.

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.

>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.

2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION—The 2023-24 school year has barely ended, but we have information on the next school year. Visit Trinityct.org/school to see the upcoming school year calendar, athletic information and supply list. Have a great summer!

>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 30-July 7, 2024

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 the Senior Pastor search process
• † For our mission partner Hope for Haiti
• † For our sister congregation St. Peter Macomb