What’s Happening at Trinity—March 12, 2023
GET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER—Trinity presents, Getting Your House in Order, a workshop designed to help you prepare for all of the necessary “earthly” things you need to do before you see Jesus face to face in glory. The topics include:
- Advance Directives and Living Wills
- Planning for Financial Success and Succession
- Wills, Trusts, and other Probate items
- Funeral Planning without Stress and emotion
- Intentional gift giving
The event will feature advice from Pastor Gary, Parish Nurse Lisa Riviera, Dave Collins from Thrivent, Ray Gierach, a lawyer specializing in elder law, will and trusts, and Julie Burgess from the LCMS Foundation. Join them as they equip you will the tools and information you need for “Getting Your House in Order” on Sunday, March 19 from 12-4 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Light refreshments will be provided. To sign up, go to Trinityct.org/planning.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER. Have dinner and help raise money for missions an non profits. On Tuesday, March 14 at the Chesterfield Texas Roadhouse on 23 Mile, 10% of your bill will be donated to Trinity’s Women’s League. Present a coupon or a phone picture of the coupon is all it takes. Coupons available at the Welcome Center or on the bulletin boards for a photo. See you for dinner anytime from 3-10 p.m. on March 14. There will also be a bake sale so you can get your dessert to go!
DIRECT YOUR CHOICE DOLLARS—It’s time to direct your Choice Dollars. Thrivent members’ Choice Dollars earned Trinity $12,411. Members’ 2022 Choice Dollars need to find a home before March 31. 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. Every little bit helps.
>ENGAGE GOD
LENTEN PREACHING SERIES—Our Lent preaching series is “A demon, a Pharisee, a Samaritan Woman, a blind man and a dead guy walk into . . . .Jesus.”
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS STARTS THIS WEEK—Our First Communion Faith Stepping Stone begins on Tuesday, March 14 and runs March 21 and 28 in the Community Center. This stepping stone is designed for fifth graders and their parents. It will prepare your student for receiving the Lord’s Supper. Students are eligible to participate in the Lord's Supper on April 6, which is Maundy Thursday. At least one parent must attend with your student. Please RSVP at Trinityct.org/firstcommunion. For information, contact Jeremy Ashley at
MIDWEEK WORSHIP—Each Wednesday throughout Lent, Trinity hosts a midweek, midday devotion at noon the Chapel.
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, go to Trinityct.org/crosstalk to sign up. You can also find these devotions on iTunes or Google Play. See Trinityct.org/Crosstalk for information.
BAPTISM CLASSES—If you are interested in baptism at Trinity, Pastor Jeremy has scheduled several virtual baptism class—April 13, June 19, Aug. 7 all 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.
E3 CONTINUES THROUGH LENT—E3, our Wednesday evening gathering and activities for all ages, continues throughout the spring! Free pizza is served at 6 p.m. followed by the meet ups at 6:30 p.m. There is something for everyone in the family. We have two pastor-led Bible studies, senior high and junior high youth groups, a spot for preteens, a class for preschool through grade 3 and a nursery for babies. For more information, go to Trinityct.org/E3 or call the Church Office at 586-463-2921
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
NEW MONDAY NIGHT LADIES BIBLE STUDY starts Monday, March 13, at 7 p.m. in the Church lounge. We will study Romans, "In View of God's Mercies" by Courtney Doctor. Questions? contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222 by cell or text.
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.
WEDNESDAY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets Wednesday at 6 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Study guide provided. Bring your own breakfast/beverage. Pat Anderson leads the group. To join by Zoom, email
SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S STUDY —A Saturday morning men’s Bible study meets in the Church Lounge at Trinity at 8 a.m. Currently, the group is studying the book of Colossians. For more information, contact Brian Lanko at
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
HELP DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR EASTER—Easter flower sales begin this weekend and run through Sunday, March 19. Single lilies are $12, mums are $13 and hydrangeas as $20. Flower sales can be made at the self-serve booth in the church foyer. For more information, contact Kathy Conrad at 586-914-4512.
ALTAR GUILD MEETING—Learn more about the Altar Guild and help with the quarterly planning on Tuesday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 4/5. For more information, contact Deb Nieman at 586-949-4419.
TREAT THE KIDS—Our youth group spends a lot of time hanging out in the youth lounge and they need snacks! If you would like to treat the kids to some pre-packaged or homemade snacks, contact Karol Thomas at 586-206-0711 (call or text).
LET’S GOLF—Trinity’s men’s golf league meeting is Monday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Come learn about the league, where and when they will golf and connect with others who enjoy a round of golf. For information, contact Nick Pipitone at 586-202-6705 or
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
BLOOD DRIVE IN MARCH—Trinity will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Monday, March 20 from 1-7 p.m. in the Community Center. Trinity’s drives have continued throughout the pandemic in a safe way and have been vital to the Red Cross. To sign up, go to RedCrossBlood.org and use code TrinityCT.
COMPASSION PREGNANCY BANQUET—Compassion Pregnancy Center hosts it’s 28th Annual Banquet: Be On Your Guard on March 23 at The Mirage, with speaker Kelly Lester. You must register with either a table host (such as Linda Gawinski, 586-431-1147) or online at or call Compassion at 586-783-2229.There is no charge to attend; an opportunity to make a financial contribution to support our lifesaving work will be extended.
HELP FAMILY OF GOD— Trinity provides meals for our mission, Family of God in Detroit, on the second Wednesday of each month. We need volunteers to provide a casserole/meal. If you can help, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460 or 586-291-6273. For more info, visit fogdetroit.com.
>SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS WANTED—If you know a 6th-12th grade student looking to work with kids, our summer camp has openings for Volunteer Counselors. The VCs assist the cabin leaders. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Those interested must attend a one-hour mandatory orientation and training sessions on Sunday, March 19 at 12:15 p.m. or Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. For information, contact Elizabeth Parrish at 586-463-2921 ext. 108 or email or Pastor Jeremy at 586-463-2921 ext. 142 or email
OPEN ENROLLMENT NOW AVAILABLE—Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is now open at Trinityct.org/School. If you have any questions, 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.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
HELP TRINITY WHILE YOU SHOP AT KROGER—Kroger offers community rewards to it’s Kroger account holders. Link Trinity to your card from Kroger.com or the Kroger. Any transactions using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending. Thanks for your support!
This week at Trinity—March 12-18, 2023
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Sunday (12) |
9 a.m. |
Worship— Sanctuary |
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10 a.m. |
Blood Pressure Checks– Church Lounge |
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11 a.m. |
Worship –Sanctuary |
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Monday (13) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon-Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Golf League—Chapel |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi-Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module-Youth Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Choir Room |
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7 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Stephen Ministry—Community Center |
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Tuesday (14) |
1:30 p.m. |
Altar Guild—Meeting Room 4/5 |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts-Lions and Bears-Cafeteria |
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7 p.m. |
Boy Scouts—Cafeteria |
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7 p.m. |
Elders Meeting—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
First Communion Class-Community Center |
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Wednesday (15) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Midweek Lent Worship-Chapel |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
E3 Dinner—Cafeteria |
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6:30 p.m. |
E3 Group Meet Ups—Various Rooms |
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Thursday (16) |
5:30 p.m. |
Scouts-Lions and Bears—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
ECC 4s Dad’s Night—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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Friday (17) |
7 p.m. |
NA Meeting—Community Center |
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Saturday (18) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Worship-Sanctuary |
PRAYER LIST
Special Prayers
† Prayers for the Sick & Suffering
† For the Ministry of our ECC
† For Youth and Children’s Ministry
† For the senior pastor search process
† For our mission partner Compassion Pregnancy Center
† For our sister congregation St. John Fraser
† For the poor, homeless and jobless