What’s Happening at Trinity—March 17, 2024
Holy Week and Easter Services
Trinity offers a number of services as we lead up to Easter Sunday. For more information on our Lent activities or our Holy Week or Easter services, visit Trinityct.org/Easter.
- Palm Sunday Weekend - (March 23/24) Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Maundy Thursday - (March 28) 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Holy Communion at both services
- Good Friday - (March 29) 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Easter Sunday - (March 31) 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Our 9 a.m. service includes organ, brass and traditional hymns. The 11 a.m. service will be lead by our praise team, orchestra and contemporary songs.
- There will be NO SATURDAY WORSHIP on March 30.
LIFE WITH JESUS—Life with Jesus, our new member class, joins the E3 line up again after Easter. Life with Jesus is for anyone who would like to attend, and is required of those considering membership at Trinity. Life with Jesus begins April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center and led by Pastor Gary. Join us for dinner as part of our E3 activities at 6 p.m. All materials are provided. Sign up at Trinityct.org/LWJ.
EASTER FOOD BASKETS—Trinity’s Pantry distributes Easter food baskets to the needy. The food pantry needs the support of Trinity to make this happen. If you would like to donate, a list of needed items is available at the Welcome Center. Items are due by March 20.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST NEXT WEEK—Kiwanis and Troop 157 hold the 29th Annual Pancake Breakfast on March 24 at 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the gym. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Adults $10 and Children (under 12) $6. We have Pancakes (gluten free is available), eggs and sausage. While you are there, check out our Famous Bake Sale of cakes, cookies, breads, cupcakes and much more.
>ENGAGE GOD
LENT SERMON SERIES—EYES ON JESUS—Our current sermon series, examines how the various people around Jesus viewed Him—and how we should view Him. We “fix our eyes” on what Jesus has done to save us from our sins, and celebrate what God sees on account of His work: our justification for His sake.
† March 17—Mark 15:1–20
MIDWEEK WORSHIP—Wednesdays throughout Lent, Trinity holds a midweek, midday devotion at noon the Chapel with communion. This week is the last midday service.
E3 DOES NOT MEET MARCH 27 —E3, our Wednesday evening gathering and activities for all ages, continues throughout the spring, but we will pause during Holy Week. There is no class on Wednesday, March 27. We resume on March 3 with another adult Bible study topic and also Life with Jesus for those pursuing membership at Trinity. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. followed by the meet ups at 6:30 p.m. For more information, go to Trinityct.org/E3 or call at 586-463-2921
LENT FOR FAMILIES—Elizabeth Szwarc, campus director of Children and Family Ministry, has compiled several tools and resources about Lent and Easter that may be useful to your family. There are activities, videos, prayers and activities at Trinityct.org/kidmin or click on the link from our homepage. New content will be posted each week.
BAPTISM CLASSES—If you are interested in baptism at Trinity, Pastor Jeremy has scheduled a virtual baptism class for April 16 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
MONDAY NIGHT LADIES BIBLE STUDY focuses on “All Things New” by Kelly Minter, based on 2 Corinthians on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Questions? Contact Bonnie Young by cell or text at 586-350-3222.
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
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
WOMEN’S LEAGUE MEETING-The Women’s League meets Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. The meeting begins with a presentation by Bonnie Fielder on Trinity Utica’s amazing Motown Soups Ministry. We will also discuss the Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser, May banquet and more to discuss. Visitors are always welcome. Debbie Graham-Large 313-318-6513
PLAY BALL—Calling all Trinity Women Softball players: We have a meeting April 4 at 7 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 for all of those interested in playing this season! All women 18 and over welcome to join. No experience required. We play for fellowship and fun. If you have any questions or want to play but are unable to attend, please contact Lisa Curley at
GRIEF SHARE GROUP STARTS APRIL 10—A new Grief Share group starts at Trinity on Wednesday, April 10 and runs 13 weeks. The class meets from 1-3 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Register at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/185012.
For more information, contact Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921 or email
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
BLOOD DRIVE IN MARCH—Trinity will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Monday, March 18 from 1-7 p.m. in the Community Center. As an added bonus, you can receive a $10 e-gift card for pet supplies and chance at $3K gift card! To sign up for the blood drive, go to RedCrossBlood.org and use code TrinityCT.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LUNCH—The Habitat for Humanity Women’s Lunch is April 11, at the Italian American Cultural Center on Romeo Plank from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The luncheon supports Macomb County Habitat for Humanity. Tickets are $50. For more information, contact Suzette D’Andrea, Development Director at Macomb County Habitat for Humanity, at
HARP MEETING- Trinity’s HARP team meets on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. We welcome former and new team members. Collections for “HOUSE IN A BOX” are currently underway. Snap a picture of the need list located on the mission information wall in the church foyer. Items can be used or new. Bring your items in during HARP’s first coffee hour on April 14! Items can also be placed in the HARP bin along the wall outside the nursery. Note: This will take the place of flood buckets and hygiene kits for this year. Please direct questions to Shawn McCormick at 586-610-1127.
SIMPLY GIVE IS BACK! From March 31 through June 29, shop the Clinton Township Meijer on Groesbeck, and purchase a $10 Simply Give gift card from the register and Trinity’s food pantry receives the $10 plus a match from Meijer! On Saturday, June 15, it is Double Match Day. For every $10 card purchased, Meijer will match it twice! For more information, contact the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit once a month. Volunteers are needed to help cook or donate a dish. If you’d like to contribute financially, leave your donation in the Church Office or Venmo to Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). For more information, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR SCHOOL AND ECC—Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is open at Trinityct.org/admissions or at Trinityct.org/ECC for preschool and the Great Start Readiness Program. If you have any questions, contact the school office at 586-468-8511 or the ECC office at 586-463-8803.
SUMMER CAMP ENROLLMENT—Registration for Summer Camp is open. Visit Trinityct.org/summercamp to get all the information you need on how to register.
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 an orientation and training session on Wednesday, April 3 at 5 p.m. For information, contact Elizabeth Szwarc at 586-463-2921 ext. 108 or email
CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED—Summer Camp Counselors work in pairs with up to 20 children and a volunteer counselor assistant to lead kids through their days. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday with no weekends. Visit Trinityct.org/ECCemployment and complete the childcare job application. If you have questions, contact Elizabeth Szwarc at
This week at Trinity—March 17-23, 2024
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Sunday (17) |
9 a.m. |
Worship— Sanctuary |
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10 a.m. |
Girl Scout Cookie Sales—Foyer |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (18) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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1 p.m. |
Blood Drive-Community Center |
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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. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Tuesday (19) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
ECC Dads Night—Gym |
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6:30 p.m. |
Women’s League—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Scouts—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Youth Lounge |
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Wednesday (20) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Midweek Lent Chapel—Chapel |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
E3 Dinner—School Cafeteria |
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6:30 p.m. |
E3 Group Meetings—Various Rooms |
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Thursday (21) |
9:30 a.m. |
Trinity Quilters—Community Center |
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1 p.m. |
Hearing Loss Group—Church Lounge |
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1 p.m. |
Diabetes Ed Class—Meeting Room 1 |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts-Community Center |
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6:30 p.m. |
HARP Meeting—Chapel |
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6:30 p.m. |
School Language Arts and Art Fair—School |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Choir Practice—Choir Room |
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Friday (15) |
7 p.m. |
NA—Community Center |
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Saturday (16) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Saturday Evening Worship—Sanctuary |
PRAYER LIST
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 Personal Mission Opportunities
- † For the senior pastor search process
- † For our mission partner Camp Restore—Detroit
- † For our sister congregation St. John Rochester