Trinity Announcer for June 7, 2026

What’s Happening at Trinity—June 7, 2026

LOFI EVENT—The Young Adults Ministry at Trinty will kick off on Sunday, June 7. Meet at Trinity at 5:30 p.m. and join others to walk to Miller Bros. for ice cream. If you know (or are) a young adult (19-22) who’d like to get plugged in at Trinity, or for more information, text Ethan Erkkinen at 586-915-1821.

SENIOR SERVICES—Senior Worship Services begin June 17 at 11 a.m.! These mid-week, mid-day services are designed for those who prefer or need a daytime worship opportunity. The Senior Services will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from June to October with lunch served immediate following the service. Mark your calendars for June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 21 We are also looking for lunch sponsors. If your group or business would like to provide lunch for our sernior service attendees, contact Lisa Riviera at

SLOW DOWN SUMMER—Summer always goes faster than we think. Before long, the backpacks come back out, routines return, and another summer becomes a memory. So this year, let’s slow down. Slow Down Summer is a new way for the Trinity family to enjoy simple summer moments together through casual pop-up gatherings all season long. From parking lot bike nights to cornhole on the field, ice cream walks, lawn games, and more — these moments are all about connection, community, and making memories together. Watch for texts and emails for these activities—designed to be a little more spontaneous. Join those that fit your schedule and that interest you. Have an idea or want to host an event? Contact Rebecca Thomas at 586-463-2921 ext. 103 or email Stay tuned for upcoming pop-ups all summer long.

• Our first event is Monday, June 8 following the 7 p.m. worship service. Bring your chalk, soccer balls, kick balls, basketballs or other outside play equipment and take advantage of the open field and the clear cement just calling for chalk drawings. Bring your snacks, drinks, lawn chairs and bug spray. The building will be open for bathrooms only. We’ll hang out until about 9 p.m.

>ENGAGE GOD

SERMON FOCUS—Matthew wasn’t looking for Jesus when Jesus called him. The Pharisees weren’t looking to be challenged when Jesus answered them. In Matthew 9, grace arrives uninvited, unexpected, and for some people, completely uncalled for. This week, we’ll explore what happens when Jesus steps into ordinary moments and calls people who were not searching for Him at all. His unexpected mercy has a way of revealing the heart, disrupting assumptions, and setting the stage for something unbelievable. Readings for this week are Hosea 5:15-6:6, Romans 4:13-25, and Matthew 9:9-13.

OUTDOOR WORSHIP—Our outdoor worship schedule for the summer is different this year. The outdoor services will be held on the last MONDAY of the month at 7 p.m. with dinner served before and activities held after. The services are planned for June 29, July 27 and Aug. 31. At the June 29 service, we will dedicate the repaired Trinity roof and thank God for his many blessings for that project.

BIBLE STUDY CONCLUDES TODAY—The Bible studies held between services conclude today. This includes the adult Bible study, youth and Sunday school. Throughout the summer, the children’s messages will return during worship. There will also be special children’s activities during our Monday evening outdoor worship services on June 29, July 27 and Aug. 31.

SUNDAY EVENING YOUTH GROUP— Students can join us each Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Students get together to grow in God’s Word, develop and deepen friendship and make plans to live out their faith in the world around us. To learn more, join the Group Me. The code is on the posters near the Youth Lounge.

LADIES MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY meets each Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge to study "Esther.” Enter the side door near the music room. All ladies are welcome. For information contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY—The Tuesday morning Bible study meets to enjoy God's Word each week from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Led by Mary Hartman and Lila Tirsell.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY is on Wednesdays from 6-7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Connect with over twenty Christian brothers for Bible study, conversation, and spiritual growth. Study guides and coffee 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

>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE

PLAY (SOFT)BALL—The Ladies Church League Softball is beginning soon! The season runs from the end of June to the beginning of August on Wednesday evenings. Experience is not necessary but helpful. Players must be high school graduates, 18 or older. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Katie Erkkinen at

CALLING ALL GARDENERS—Trinity has a number of gardens on the grounds of the church. Those gardens require regular maintenance and attention. If you have a green thumb and a little extra time, our gardeners would love to have help. Work by yourself or as part of a team. For more information, contact Joanne 586-461-7772 or Annie at 586-468-7872.

>ENGAGE THE WORLD

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS HYGIENE ITEMS—The Food Pantry is in need of hygiene items. This includes deodorant, hand soap, body soap, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes and any other hygiene items. The Meijer Simply Give gift cards only allow us to buy food items only and our supply of hygiene items is low. To donate, bring the items to donation area near the Parish Nurse office.

FEED THOSE IN NEED-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit monthly on the second Wednesday. Volunteers are needed to cook or donate a dish. Cash donations are also accepted at the Church Office or via Venmo to Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). Call Karen Langreet at (586) 445-2460 or (586) 291-6273.

HARP 2026: HARP 2026 "Stuff the Truck" is June 13, 2-5 p.m. Please drop off items to the U-Haul in the back of the Trinity parking lot. For large items, call to schedule a pick up. Trinity's team leaves for Caldwell, Ohio on June 14. Thank you for your continued donations. Contact Shawn McCormick to organize an item pick-up at 586-610-1127 or 

>SCHOOL AND ECC

WALKATHON THANK YOU! Trinity’s school was incredibly blessed with all the donations that came in from church members, friends and family – over $26,000 was raised for our school improvements! Special thanks to the volunteers who helped, Serra Brothers for donating the produce and Rose Pollard for providing the donut holes.

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN— The Valedictorians and Salutatorian of the 2026 8th grade graduating class have been announced. The class valedictorian is Abby Samulak. The salutatorian is Grace Kment. Congratulations to Abby, Grace and all of our Trinity graduates!

FIRST DAY 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR—The first day of the 2026-27 school year at Trinity is Wednesday, Aug. 26

SUMMER CAMP WISH LIST—The Summer Camp program was blessed by donations from our congregation last summer. We put together an Amazon Wish List. If you want a way to contribute to our summer program, consider checking out the list. Go to Trinityct.org and click the link on the home page or visit https://a.co/0g4kStTp.

TRINITY LAUNCHES YOUNG 5S—This fall, the Early Childhood Center begins offering Young Fives. This program is designed for children who would benefit from an additional year to grow socially, emotionally, and academically before entering kindergarten. The Young Fives program is open to children with a birthday of Sept. 1 to Dec. 1, 2021. Children must complete a preschool program prior to enrollment. The program runs Sept. 8, 2026 to June 4, 2027 and follows our grade school calendar, including scheduled breaks and time off. For more information, go to Trinityct.org/young5s.

FOURTH GRADE TEACHER NEEDED—Trinity Lutheran School is in search of a fourth grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year. For a full position description, or to apply, contact Trinity Principal Mark Brown at

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW MEMBERS—A number of new members were welcomed into our congregation last weekend. To put faces with names, their pictures are up on the bulletin board in the Commons. Stop by and get to know your new Trinity family members.

LHN SUMMER CAMPS—LHN camps are open to kids of all ages with something for everyone—sports, business and Introduction to Microsoft Office. Spots fill up fast! These camps are led by Lutheran North coaches, teachers, and students, and start at $80 per camp, which makes them an affordable option for children to develop skills and enjoy these fun activities. To register or for more information, visit
lutherannorth.com/summer-camps-1.

This week at Trinity—June 7–14, 2026

PRAYER LIST

Special Prayers

• For the sick and suffering
• For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries
• For the ministry of Trinity Counseling Center
• For the call committees and search process
• For our mission partner Macomb Habitat for Humanity
• For our sister congregation St. John, Fraser
• For all the graduates marking a milestone