Trinity Announcer for May 17, 2026

What’s Happening at Trinity—May 17, 2026

IRON MEN—Thank you to all the dads who attended our first fellowship event at Kuhnhenn’s last month. We had 25 guys join and we would love to have you join our next gathering on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.We will be back at Kuhnhenn's. We hope to see you there for an evening of fellowship! RSVP at this link https://forms.gle/dfDC7kfKZFUkiUnN6. 

HARP 2026: The month of May is the final HARP collection month. The focus is on collecting hygiene kits, flood buckets, pots and pans, microwaves, toasters, toaster ovens and other household items and also Christmas items—see details by the display. "Stuff the Truck" is June 12. Call to schedule a large item pick-up or bring items to "Stuff the Truck.” Trinity's mission team leaves for the Appalachian Mountains in Caldwell, OH on June 14. Contact Shawn McCormick to organize an item pick-up at 586-610-1127 or 

SUMMER CAMP OPEN ENROLLMENT—Registration for Summer Camp is underway. Visit Trinityct.org/summercamp to get information on how to register, fees and planned activities.

SUMMER CAMP WISH LIST—The Summer Camp program was blessed by donations from our congregation last summer. We put together an Amazon Wish List again this year. If you want a way to contribute to our summer program, consider checking out the list. Go to Trinityct.org and click the link on the home page or visit https://a.co/0g4kStTp.

Service Time Change

After Memorial Day, Trinity moves the Saturday evening worship to Mondays at 7 p.m. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there is no Saturday evening worship option. Services will be held Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and Mondays at 7 p.m. There are no services on Saturday, May 23 or Monday, May 25. The only worship options on Memorial Day weekend are on Sunday morning. Monday services begin June 1.

>ENGAGE GOD

SERMON FOCUS—From the beginning, God has been a sending God. The Father sends the Son to make His name known, and the Son sends His people to carry that same witness into the world. In John 17, Jesus prays as the One sent by the Father, and as He ascends, He entrusts that mission to His disciples. This week, we’ll reflect on what it means to follow a sending God. Do we have room in our understanding of discipleship for witness, for apostleship, for being sent? And are we open to the possibility that Jesus is sending us to make Him known to the people around us? Readings for the week: Acts 1:12-16, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-11.

WANT TO DIVE DEEPER? Join us for an adult Bible study following the worship service in the Community Center. Pastor Ben digs into the sermon and the readings between services. There is a reserved table for young adults. The nursery is available for those not yet in grade school. Sunday school is open for kids in grades 1-5. Meet Mrs. Burge in the Commons. Youth in grades 6-12 meet in the Youth Lounge.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY GOES ONLINE—Whether you are under the weather or on the road, Trinity wants to make it possible for everyone to join in our Sunday morning Bible study. Join in a Zoom version by joining to Trinityct.org/biblestudy. For more information, contact the Church Office at 586-463-2921 or email

SUNDAY EVENING YOUTH GROUP—Students in grades 6-12 can join us each Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Students get together to grow in God’s Word, develop and deepen friendship and make plans to life out their faith in the world around us. To learn more, join the Group Me. The code is on the posters near the Youth Lounge.

LADIES MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY meets each Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge to study "Esther.” Enter the side door near the music room and someone will let you in. All ladies are welcome. For information contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY—The Tuesday morning Bible study meets to enjoy God's Word each week from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Led by Mary Hartman and Lila Tirsell.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY is on Wednesdays from 6-7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Connect with over twenty Christian brothers for Bible study, conversation, and spiritual growth. Study guides and coffee provided.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY—Women’s Bible study meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.in the Church Lounge. The group is studying the book of James. For more information, contact study leader Linda Gawinski at 586-431-1147.

SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S STUDY—A Saturday morning men’s Bible study at 8 a.m. This group meets in the Church Lounge. For more information, contact Brian Lanko at

>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE

YOUNG ADULT EVENT—The Young Adults Ministry at Trinty will kick off on June 7. Meet at Trinity at 5:30 p.m. and join others as to talk to Miller Bros. for ice cream. If you know (or are) a young adult (19-202) who’d like to get plugged in at Trinity, or for more information, text Ethan Erkkinen at 586-915-1821.

PLAY (SOFT)BALL—The Ladies Church League Softball is beginning soon! The season runs from the end of June to the beginning of August on Wednesday evenings. Experience is not necessary but helpful. Players must be high school graduates, 18 or older. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Katie Erkkinen at

CALLING ALL GARDENERS—Trinity has a number of gardens on the grounds of the church. Those gardens require regular maintenance and attention. If you have a green thumb and a little extra time, our gardeners would love to have help. Work by yourself or as part of a team. For more information, contact Joanne 586-461-7772 or Annie at 586-468-7872.

>ENGAGE THE WORLD

GIVE BLOOD, GET $15—Trinity hosts a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, June 4 from 12-6 p.m. in the Community Center. For an appointment, call Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921, ext. 111, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: TrinityCT. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. The Red Cross is rewarding donors with a $15 gift card to an entity of choice.

FEED THOSE IN NEED-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit monthly on the second Wednesday. Volunteers are needed to cook or donate a dish. Cash donations are also accepted at the Church Office or via Venmo to Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). Family of God serves meals to over 100 people in Detroit 6 days a week. Call Karen Langreet at (586) 445-2460 or (586) 291-6273. For more information on Family of God, visit www.fogdetroit.com.

MINISTRY IN MISSION TRIP—Trinity members Liza Cizmas and Kent and Vicki Marshall are going on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, May 30-June 6. The outreach includes a dental clinic and the eyeglass clinic serving displaced Haitian refugees. Partner with them through prayer and eyeglass donations. Bring your old eyeglasses and drop them off in the donation area outside of the Youth Lounge. For more information, visit ministryinmission.com.

MACOMB HABITAT GOLF OUTING—Macomb Habitat for Humanity hosts its annual golf outing, Home-In-One Golf Classic on Monday, June 15 at Greystone Golf Course in Washington Township. Individual golfer registration is $175 and a foursome is $700. Sponsorships are available. Contact Macomb Habitat at 586-263-1540 or email or 

>SCHOOL AND ECC

TRINITY LAUNCHES YOUNG 5S—This fall, the Early Childhood Center begins offering Young Fives. This program is designed for children who would benefit from an additional year to grow socially, emotionally, and academically before entering kindergarten. The Young Fives program is open to children with a birthday of Sept. 1 to Dec. 1, 2021. Children must complete a preschool program prior to enrollment. The program runs Sept. 8, 2026 to June 4, 2027 and follows our grade school calendar, including scheduled breaks and time off. For more information, go to Trinityct.org/young5s.

FOURTH GRADE TEACHER NEEDED—Trinity Lutheran School is in search of a fourth grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year. For a full position description, or to apply, contact Trinity Principal Mark Brown at

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

LHN SUMMER CAMPS—LHN camps are open to kids of all ages with something for everyone—sports, business and Introduction to Microsoft Office. Spots fill up fast! These camps are led by Lutheran North coaches, teachers, and students, and start at $80 per camp, which makes them an affordable option for children to develop skills and enjoy these fun activities. To register or for more information, visit lutherannorth.com/summer-camps-1.

LHN GOLF OUTING-The 45th annual Mustang Golf Outing is Monday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cracklewood Golf Club. The cost is $120 per golfer, including 18 holes of scramble golf with cart, unlimited refreshments on the course, lunch, steak dinner, contests, Dr. Kipp trophy for the lowest team school, Christian fellowship and fun. Sponsorship opportunities available. For information, go to LutheranNorth.com and click on Events.

This week at Trinity—May 17-23, 2026

PRAYER LIST

Special Prayers

• For the sick and suffering
• For the Ministry of our School
• For all who serve at Trinity and the faithful use of gifts and talents
• For the call committees and search process
• For our mission partner Compassion Pregnancy Center
• For our sister congregation Christ, New Baltimore