What’s Happening at Trinity—March 31, 2024
HAPPY EASTER! He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
LIFE WITH JESUS—Life with Jesus, our new member class, joins the E3 line up again after Easter. Life with Jesus is for anyone, 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.
MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE IS BACK!—Trinity’s Food Pantry is getting a helping hand from Meijer! Now through June, 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. Meijer matches the gifts donated to Trinity. Trinity’s Double Day is Saturday, June 15. On that day, for every $10 Simply Give card purchased on these dates, Meijer contributes $20, bringing the total to $30. For more information, contact Pastor Gary at or call 586-463-2921.
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
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED—The Church Office is closed on Monday, April 1. If you have an emergent pastoral need, call the office at 586-463-2921 and leave a message. Someone will call you back as soon as possible.
>ENGAGE GOD
E3 RESUMES ON WEDNESDAY —E3, our Wednesday evening gathering, begins again this Wednesday. We have an adult Bible study with Gwen Richard called “The Rock, The Road and The Rabbi,” see below for more information. We also have Life with Jesus for those pursuing membership at Trinity. Sign up for Life with Jesus at Trinityct.org/lwj. There is a nursery, elementary school group, pre-teen group and middle/high school youth groups. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. followed by the meet ups at 6:30 p.m. The food and activities are free. For more information, visit Trinityct.org/E3 or call at 586-463-2921.
THE ROCK, THE ROAD AND THE RABBI—This session of E3 features a Bible study with Gwen Richard called, “The Rock, The Road and The Rabbi.” This study will focus on Kathie Lee Gifford and Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel’s journey into Israel and explore the deep roots of the Christian faith. Do you want a deeper understanding of God’s Word and a deeper knowledge of God Himself? Come study biblical and the ancient paths of Israel. The study meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
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
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.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER—Tuesday, April 9 is the Women’s League fundraiser at the Chesterfield Texas Roadhouse (23 Mile Road) from 3-10 p.m. 10% of your meal cost (not drinks) is donated to Women’s League. Show the server your coupon (available at Trinity or take a picture of it and show the picture). Plus there will be a bake sale. All money raised is given to various charities.
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
MEN’S SOFTBALL LEAGUE!—If you are interested in playing softball on Monday and Tuesday evenings at Immanuel Macomb, talk to Paul Finazzo at 586-854-4663 or email
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
HARP HOSTS COFFEE HOUR—Sunday, April 14, stop by the counter in the foyer and have a cup of coffee, a treat and talk with members of Trinity’s HARP team! Please bring items for “House in a Box” or find out more about what the HARP does and how you can help. A list of needed items is available need the Welcome Center. Just look for the house! We also have information about “Stuff the Truck” and the June 9-14 mission trip. We begin taking larger items for “Stuff the Truck” May 1. If you need something sooner, contact Shawn McCormick 586-610-1127.
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
COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTER FUNRAISER—Compassion Pregnancy Center hosts its 29th annual fundraiser banquet on April 11. To reserve a seat, contact Compassion Pregnancy Center at 586-783-2229 or email The speaker this year is Ryan Bomberger of the Radiance Foundation. No need to purchase tickets or a table, but reservations are required.
FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit once a month. Volunteers are needed to help donate a dish. If you’d like to contribute financially, leave your donation in the Church Office or Venmo Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). For information or to schedule a dish donation, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE—Trinity’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance is scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Ticket information and details will be available soon.
This week at Trinity—March 31-April 6, 2024
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Sunday (31) |
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EASTER SUNDAY! HE IS RISEN! |
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9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (1) |
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Church Office Closed |
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6 p.m. |
Macomb Quilt Guild—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Mission Council—Church Lounge |
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Tuesday (2) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts Pack Meeting—Community Center |
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5:30 p.m. |
Women Veterans Group—Youth Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Mission Council—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Scouts Troop Meeting—Community Center |
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Wednesday (3) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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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 Groups—Various Rooms |
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6:30 p.m. |
Life with Jesus—Community Center |
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Thursday (4) |
1 p.m. |
Diabetes Ed Class—Meeting Room 1 |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts Pack Meeting—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Women’s Softball Meeting—Room 1 |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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Friday (5) |
7 p.m. |
NA—Community Center |
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Saturday (6) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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9 a.m. |
Boys Volleyball Tournament-Gym |
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5 p.m. |
Worship-Sanctuary |
PRAYER LIST
Special Prayers
- † For the sick and suffering
- † For those persecuted for their faith
- † For our nation and our leaders
- † For the Church throughout the world
- † For the senior pastor search process
- † For our mission partner MCREST
- † For our sister congregation Immanuel, Macomb