What’s Happening at Trinity—March 26, 2023
EASTER FOOD BASKETS—Trinity’s Pantry will distribute Easter food baskets to the needy. We are now accepting names of people who need a basket. 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 29.
UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY INFO—In order to make sure our database is up-to-date, we want to help you update your contact information. TODAY before and after both services, Rebecca Thomas will be available in the church foyer to assist you in updating your information in Elexio. For information, email
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 - (April 1/2) Saturday, 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Maundy Thursday - (April 6) 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Holy Communion at both services
- Good Friday - (April 7) 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., The 7 p.m. service will be available via Livestream
- Easter Sunday - (April 9) 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Our 9 a.m. service will include organ, brass and traditional hymns and the 11 a.m. service will be lead by our praise team. Both services are available via Livestream
- There will be NO SATURDAY WORSHIP on April 8.
>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 a bar. . . . .Jesus.”
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—E3 is our Wednesday evening gathering and activities for all ages. Free pizza is served at 6 p.m. followed by the meet ups at 6:30 p.m. 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 more information, go to Trinityct.org/E3 or call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
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.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
MONDAY NIGHT LADIES BIBLE STUDY continues Monday at 7 p.m. in the Church lounge. We 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
THANK YOU, from Women’s League, to all those who supported our recent Texas Roadhouse fundraiser. We raised over $1,400 to donate to missions and nonprofits!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST RETURNS— Kiwanis and Boy Scout Troop 157 invite you to the 28th annual Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast, April 2, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the gym. Pancakes, eggs, sausage. Adults are $10 and children under 12 are $6.
GOLF LEAGUE OPENINGS—Trinity Lutheran Golf League still has openings for Monday evening golf at Golden Hawk Golf Course.
We start April 17 and run through Aug. 28, not including holiday Mondays. Contact Manny Delitala at 586-321-6207, call or text.
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).
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE IS BACK!—Trinity’s Food Pantry is getting a helping hand from Meijer! Through the Meijer Simply Give program, we can get a little help from you and Meijer. From April 2-July 1, purchase the specially-marked Simply Give donations cards from the check-out lines at the store on Groesbeck and those gift cards will be given to Trinity’s Food Pantry, to help us purchase food and other eligible items. In addition, Meijer will match the gifts donated to Trinity. Trinity’s Double Day is Saturday, June 17. Meijer doubles their donation for each card. On that day, for every $10 Simply Give card purchased on these dates, Meijer provides an additional contribution of $20, bringing the total to $30 for a single customer purchase. For more information on the Simply Give program, contact Pastor Gary at or call 586-463-2921.
>SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
SPIRITWEAR STORE—The Trinity spiritwear store is open for the last time this school year! This is your chance to buy Trinity hoodies, fleeces, tees and more. Place your orders by Friday, March 31. The orders will be delivered to the school office by the end of April. https://trinityspartans2023.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
SPRING BREAK—The school is on spring break Monday, April 3 through Monday, April 10. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 11. The school office will be close those dates.
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 orientation and training session on 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
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! DIRECT YOUR 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. Every little bit helps.
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE—Girls, grab your dads for the return of Trinity’s Daddy Daughter Dance on Sunday, April 16, 6-9 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet Center. Tickets are $30. Tickets are available from the school office and will be on sale in the foyer on TODAY and April 2.
COLLEGE STUDENTS—We miss our college students, especially when they move away for school. As a way to engage with them throughout the school year, we are collecting college contact information. If you are a student or parent of a Trinity college student, visit www.trinityct.org/college, to submit their college contact information.
WHERE CAN YOUR CHILDREN experience Christian growth while swimming, canoeing, shooting archery, riding horses, and zip-lining? At Camp Concordia! Don’t miss the adventure, joy and wonder that a week at a Christian camp can bring. To learn more, visit www.campconcordia.org or call 616-754-3785.
SAVE THE DATE—Pastor Ken’s last Sunday service is Sunday, June 11. Details about the service as well as a retirement celebration are in the planning stages. Save the date and stay tuned for details.
This week at Trinity—March 26-April 1, 2023
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Sunday (26) |
9 a.m. |
Worship— Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship –Sanctuary |
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Monday (27) |
11:30 a.m. |
School Sedar Meal—Community Center |
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1 p.m. |
Alanon-Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi-Gym |
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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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Tuesday (28) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Lions and Bears Scouts—Meeting Room 4/5 |
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6 p.m. |
ECC Dad’s Night—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Mission Council Meeting—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
First Communion Class-Community Center |
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Wednesday (29) |
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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Noon |
Paper Hugs Express—Church Lounge |
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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 (30) |
5:30 p.m. |
Wolf Scouts—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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Friday (31) |
7 p.m. |
NA Meeting—Community Center |
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Saturday (1) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
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 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 Hope for Haiti
- † For our sister congregation Shepherd’s Gate