What’s Happening at Trinity—May 19, 2024
PRAYER CARDS AVAILABLE—Lord, Hear Our Prayer- As a redeemed child of God, through Christ, we have the privilege of coming to our Heavenly Father in prayer. As a congregation we often seek to do this, united, as one voice, joined in thought and purpose, seeking the will of our Heavenly Father. We invite you to join us daily over the coming weeks ahead in united prayer for our church, our community, and our call process for a new Senior Pastor. A list of daily prayers, written by members of Trinity, is available at the Welcome Center. Pick one up and consider making these prayers part of your daily routine, and join us as we seek God’s will and continue in pursuit of being fully devoted followers of Jesus. The prayer card is also available at Trinityct.org and click on Trinity Prayer Card.
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.
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SUMMER SERVICE TIME CHANGE—We begin Monday evening worship on Monday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Our Saturday evening services return after Labor Day. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO Saturday worship on May 25. |
>ENGAGE GOD
SUMMER SERMON SERIES—This summer, our sermon theme focuses on Summer in the Spirit. Join us as well see the Holy Spirit at work through the Bible and also through us. .
- † May 26—John 3:1-17
- † June 2—Mark 2:23-28
- † June 9—Mark 3:20-35
- † June 16—March 4:26-34
- † June 23—Mark 4:35-41
- † June 30—Mark 5:21-43
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. Complete the form and it will be sent to the appropriate prayer warriors.
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
GARDEN HELP NEEDED—Do you have a green thumb? Interested in helping with the flower beds around our church? The gardening group could really use your help! If interested, send an e-mail to A member of the group will get back with you.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE—CPH Reads is a summer reading program that challenges participants to read books about Jesus and find hope in God’s Word. All ages are invited to participate in the program, which starts May 31 and concludes on Aug. 9, and all who complete the challenge are eligible for a chance to win prizes! To get started, and purchase discounted books from CPH, visit cph.org/reads.
ALTAR GUILD MEETING—Have you ever considered joining the altar guild? Now is the time! One of the group’s quarterly meetings is Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 4. Come learn about how the altar guild supports the church each week and how you can help! For more information, contact the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
DANIEL G. EVOLA MEMORIAL GOLF EVENT—The family of Daniel Evola, late husband of Trinity's K-4 Spanish teacher, Julia Evola and father to Emmy (1st) and Lily (Pre-K 3) invite you to participate in their 2nd annual Daniel G. Evola Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament. The tournament is Saturday, Sept. 7 at Oak Ridge Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Trinity Lutheran School, The Macomb ISD Education Project for Homeless Children & Youth, and an education fund for Emmy and Lily. Registration and sponsorships are now open at events.golfstatus.com/event/dgegolf24/details/registration-details OR you can text or call Julia Evola (816) 922-9398 for more information.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
WELLSPRING BABY SHOWER—Wellspring Chapter 6 Auxiliary meeting is May 28 beginning at noon in the Community Center. This is a Baby Shower for the Luke Clinic, donations of Newborn infant supplies will be collected. Bring a sandwich and drink, Salad and desert will be provided. All are welcome to come and hear Penny Arbruster speak about the Luke Clinic and the work they do.
MISSION TRIP—Our HARP team travels to Caldwell, Ohio June 9-14. We are blessed to have a great team going again this year but are always interested in adding more to our crew. We have a PowerPoint presentation to walk you through exactly what we do! Call Shawn McCormick at 586-610-1127 for more information.
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
WALKATHON MAY 24—Trinity school’s annual walkathon is scheduled for Friday, May 24. This year, the money raised is to:
- Add additional books to the library
- Complete various classroom renovations, including new desks and chairs as well as flexible seating and storage.
- Upgrade the stage curtain and the protective padding.
Donations to the walkathon can be made at Trinityct.org/walkathon or through a student. If you are supporting a specific child or family online, please enter the name in the notes section. Children earn prizes based on how much money they raise. For more information, contact the school office at 586-468-8511.
IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT PRESCHOOL—Trinity's Early Childhood Center is enrolling for the traditional half-day three and four-year-old preschool program and in the FREE Great Start Readiness Program for this fall. Find out more at Trinity’s website at Trinityct.org/ECC.
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
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
LHN GOLF OUTING-The 43rd annual Mustang Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday, June 17 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 are available. For more information, go to LutheranNorth.com and click on Events.
LHN SPORTS CAMPS AVAILABLE—Lutheran North offers summer sports camps. Camps are $80, except for speed and strength training, which is $150. Sign up for multiple camps for a 10 percent discount. Camps include speed and strength training, basketball, soccer, volleyball, cheer, dance, track and field, golf, football and wrestling. For more information, visit lutherannorth.com/summer-camps.
This week at Trinity—May 19-25, 2024
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Sunday (19) |
9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (20) |
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—Mini Gym |
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6:30 p.m. |
ECC Closing Program—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Youth Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Ladies Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Tuesday (21) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts Pack Meeting—Meeting Room 4/5 |
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6:30 p.m. |
ECC Closing Program—Community Center |
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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 (22) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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1 p.m. |
Grief Share—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Youth Group—Youth Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Life with Jesus—Community Center |
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Thursday (23) |
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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6:30 p.m. |
ECC Closing Program—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Voices in Praise—Choir Room |
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Friday (24) |
7 p.m. |
NA—Community Center |
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Saturday (25) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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NO SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP |
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PRAYER LIST
Members Who Are Ill/Recovering Helen Luft, Fran Kuchenmeister, Kathe Balon, Vanessa DeGeorge, Karl Hallberg, Greg Dennis, George Wagner, Lew Thumm, Nash Shoemaker, Beatrice Trombley, Brian Bolitho, Rudy Nurmi, Doreen Buric, Ron Sogge, John Swatosh, Jane Boeling, Lynn Huff, Marlie Nazarko, Rob Garvin, Lucille Fuller, Janet Ragsdale, Joan Justus, Keith Ringstad, Rose Kuechenmeister, Bob Mann, Bill Ash, Christopher Mushenski, Richard McGee, Lori Ruppel, Mei Ye-Habel, Merl Terry, Neil Pickoff, Joan Sobosky, Edie Dolinar, Jim Ringstad, Nichole Jackson, Stanley Jankauskas, Tammy Rentz, Arlene Bennett, Gail Diegel, John Russo, Anita Simurdiak, Paul Sharrock, Joyce Snow, Rebecca Konarz, Roberta Reblin, Teri Pickoff, Sue von Fange , Dawn McDonald
Others Who Are Ill/Recovering Elowyn Pollard, Kate Krupsky, Lee Smith, Jill Pannell, Everleigh Albensi, Janice Turner, Olivia Curis, Todd Lanko, Harrison Ahee, Mary Yoblonski, Jordan Tippin, Meryl Poynter, Gary May, Roger Ellis, Leah, Karen Richardson, Jenn Campau, Simone Goodin, Lucy Harris, Kayden Strong, Debbie Ward, Carson Jones, Denny Hill, Norman Puffpaff, Mario Finazzo, Samantha Kintz, Emily Chalabian, Mike Maurer, Carole Kuhn, Alice Liva, Paul Steele, Mary Hutt, Ryan Bowling, Gordon Munn, James Maier, Brandon Colon, Jim Whitehead, Sandra Velasco, Mark Thullen, Larry Knapik, Jill Fantin, Colleen Castor, Anna Jank, Brian Eschenburg, Chelsey Yoder, Cathy Mangan, Tammy Manning, Madison Waligore, Jeremy Janssen, Lynn Watson, Steve Baldante, Gene Sorgeloos, Diane Sorgeloos, Walt Bul, Victoria Powers, Damarious, Dave and Rich Eubanks, Vito Lafata, Michelle Wolff, Rhett Shain, Mark Thullen, Joan Werner, Suzanne Tomashewsky, Christine Folts, Amy Fletemier, Pastor Brad Birtell, Ruth Ann Zoeplitz, Tracy Danneels, Addison Czischke, Stefanie Wolvin, Tom Delor, Frank Shannon, Kenny Zoeplitz, Janet Riehl,
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 the Senior Pastor search process
- † For our mission partner Lutheran High School Association
- † For our sister congregation St. Peter Eastpointe
Baptisms
- Landon Jose Gastmeier, son of Christopher Gastmeier, Jr. and Amanda Gastmeier
- Grace Vivian Franklyn, daughter of Timothy and Alison Franklyn
- Luke Thomas Smits, son of Ethan and Jillian Brace Smits
In Memoriam
- Bob Knopf