>ENGAGE GOD
E3 DOES NOT MEET MARCH 27 —E3, our Wednesday evening gathering, pauses this week. There is no class on Wednesday, March 27. We resume April 3 with another adult Bible study topic and 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
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
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.
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
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. 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
PAPER HUGS MEETS APRIL 11—The next meeting of Paper Hugs is Thursday, April 11 from 1:30-8 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Come when you can and leave when you must. No experience necessary. For information, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
PLAY (SOFT)BALL!—If you are interested in playing softball on Monday and Tuesday evenings at Immanuel Macomb, talk to Paul Finazzo at church, or call 586-854-4663.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
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 information, contact Suzette D’Andrea, Macomb County Habitat for Humanity’s Development Director at
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 Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). For information, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER—Save the Date! The Women’s League Texas Roadhouse fundraiser is Tuesday, April 9. More details will follow.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
SPRING BREAK—The school is on spring break Monday, March 24 through Monday, April 1. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 2. The school office will be close those dates.
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—6th-12th graders: 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. For info, contact Elizabeth Szwarc at
ECC IS HIRING—Trinity’s Early Childhood Center is seeking a warm, caring person who loves working with young children to join our Trinity teaching team! We need full-time and part-time childcare assistants working with children ages 6 weeks to 4-years-old. Trinity provides a retirement/disability plan, insurance benefits, earned sick leave, paid holidays, vacation time and paid in-person professional development. To apply, go to trinityct.org/ECC and click on employment.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
LUTHERAN NORTH UPCOMING EVENTS—Lutheran North has several events coming up. For more information or to register for events, go to LutheranNorth.com
- Spring Production—”Guys and Dolls” — April 12 and 13. Showtime is 7 p.m. both days. Tickets are $10.
- Mustang Mix it Up for 7th and 8th grade—Friday, May 3.
Pizza, games, prizes and more.
THRIVENT MEMBERS: THIS MESSAGE IS FOR YOU—Every member has Choice Dollars to designate to an organization. Thrivent members’ Choice Dollars earned Trinity $9,998 last year. Your 2023 Choice Dollars need to find a home before March 31. Designate them to Trinity Lutheran Church, School and ECC. There are two ways for directing Choice Dollars. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" at the prompt.
LUTHERAN FRATERNITIES OF AMERICA—You have heard of and seen Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Kiwanis and Moose Clubs, but did you know that there is a Lutheran based Fraternal Organization? The Lutheran Fraternities of America #57 is a fraternal organization that has been in existence since 1923. We are a Lutheran society seeking Christian men, woman and families who would like to gather for fun and fellowship. We provide opportunities for Christians to connect and engage with each other in a variety of ways. Keep an eye out for information on our upcoming May activity. The LFA #57 hall is located at 16140 Aurora Ave., in Eastpointe. Meeting are the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. and include a light meal. The LFA Hall is also available to host your next event visit us at www.lfa57.com or call (586)779-2810.
NURSES’ BRUNCH—Invitations for the annual Nurses’ Brunch have been sent out. If you are a nurse and did not get an invitation, please contact Lisa Riviera so we can add you to our list. Call 586-463-2921 ext .111.
This week at Trinity—March 24-30, 2024
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Sunday (24) |
8:30 a.m. |
Pancake Breakfast—Gym |
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9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (25) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Girl Scouts—Meeting Room 4/5 |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Tuesday (26) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Wednesday (27) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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Noon |
Hugs Express—Church Lounge |
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Thursday (28) |
10 a.m. |
Maundy Thursday Worship—Sanctuary |
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1 p.m. |
Diabetes Ed Class—Meeting Room 1 |
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7 p.m. |
Maundy Thursday Worship-Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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Friday (29) |
1 p.m. |
Good Friday Worship—Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
Good Friday Worship—Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
NA—Community Center |
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Saturday (30) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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No Saturday Evening Worship |
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 our confirmation ministry
- † For our Elders and Mission Council
- † For those who do not yet know Christ
- † For the senior pastor search process
- † For our mission partner Lutheran High School Association
- † For our sister congregation St. Luke, Clinton Township