SPECIAL SERVICES
Please note the upcoming special services and service time changes occurring in the coming weeks.
- Saturday, May 24—There is noSaturday worship on May 24 for Memorial Day weekend.
- Sunday, June 1/Monday, June 2—Acknowledgement of Walt Bul for 40 years of service to Trinity.
- Monday, June 2—Monday evening (7 p.m.) services begin for the summer.
- Sunday/ Monday, June 8/9—Farewell and thank you to Pastor Keith Lemley at all services.
- Sunday, June 15—Pastor Gary’s final service.
One service only, 10 a.m. - Monday, June 16—No Monday evening worship
- Sunday, June 22—Installation of Pastor Ben Burge. One service only, 10 a.m.
- Monday, June 23—No Monday evening worship.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED—The Church Office is closed on Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. Should you need immediate, urgent pastoral support, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921 and leave a message. Someone will call you back as soon as possible.
What’s Happening at Trinity—May 25, 2025
HARP HOST COFFEE HOUR TODAY—HARP is thankful for Trinity’s awesome support so far this year! Stop by coffee hour today for an update on our progress and to have a special patriotic treat as we remember all our heroes who died in service to our country. "Veterans are a symbol of what makes our nation great, and we must never forget all they have done to ensure our freedom."
TICKET SALES END JUNE 18 FOR FAITH NIGHT AT JIMMY JOHN’S FIELD—Join Trinity on Faith Night at Jimmy John’s Field as the Westside Woolly Mammoths take on the Utica Unicorns on Friday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets to the game and a portion goes to Trinity’s Restore the Roof campaign. Buy your grandstand tickets from https://shorturl.at/so8i1 or scan the QR code. Tickets are $25 and include the game, plus one hot dog, bag of chips and a soft drink or water. Before the game starts, players and other community members share their faith-based experiences. There is a pre-game prayer on the field. Kids run the bases and a fireworks show after the game.
>ENGAGE GOD
SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES TODAY—We begin a weekly Bible Study called ‘Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday-School’ based on the Scripture readings for each week. Class is led by Pastor Keith. It runs each Sunday from 10:10-10:50 a.m. in the Church Lounge. There is always more to the Lectionary readings than the sermon theme. We get behind the scenes of familiar Bible verses that sometimes make us wonder “why did Jesus say that?” “Why did God inspire the author to write that?” and “What is the story behind this verse?”
MONDAY NIGHT WOMENS BIBLE STUDY—Monday Night Ladies Bible Study meets each week and is currently studying "The Gospel on the Ground,” (the book of Acts) by Kristi McLelland. We meet in the Church Lounge at 6:30 p.m. All women are welcome. 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.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY continues Wednesdays at 6 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Meet with over 20 other Christian men to study “Seven Letters to Seven Churches.” This study dives into Revelation 1-3 as we explore Jesus instructions and guidance for these early Christian gatherings of believers and for us today. Coffee and study guides provided.
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
YOUTH GROUP THROUGH THE SUMMER—The youth (6th-12th grade) will continue to meet throughout the summer. Pastor Jeremy has a variety of activities and gatherings planned. Stay tuned for information and be sure to subscribe to the Youth GroupMe through the QR code near the Youth Lounge door.
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
LAST CALL FOR WOMEN’S CHURCH SOFTBALL LEAGUE is starting soon! We are looking for new players to join us as we compete against our area Lutheran churches. Games are on Wednesday evenings and run mid-June through August. Players must be at least 18 and out of high school. Previous experience not necessary but helpful. If you’d like to play or have questions, contact Katie Erkkinen at no later than Wednesday, May 28.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
STUFF THE TRUCK DATE CHANGE- Saturday, June 7, a truck will be in the parking lot from 2-5 p.m. for you to bring small appliances and household items to donate to HARP. The team senWe are taking boxed artificial Christmas trees and other Christmas items in good condition (no outdoor lights). All items must be boxed and ready for travel. To arrange for a pickup of large items, contact Karen Merriam 586-770-9482.
SIMPLY GIVE IS BACK! From now to June 28, Trinity’s Food Pantry is getting a helping hand from Meijer! Shop the Clinton Township Meijer and purchase a $10 Simply Give gift card from the register and Trinity’s food pantry receives the $10 plus a match from Meijer that we can use on food and other eligible items. On Saturday, June 14, it is Double Match Day. For every $10 card purchased, Meijer contributes $20, bringing the total to $30 for the pantry! For more information, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
HELP US MEET OUR GOAL! Trinity hosts a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, June 5 from 1-7 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.
FEED THOSE IN NEED-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit on the second Wednesday of each month. Volunteers are needed to 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.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
GOLF OUTING – SAVE THE DATE Want to support the Trinity Athletic Department in a fun and exciting way? Join us for the 1st Annual Trinity Lutheran Athletics Golf Outing on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Hickory Hollow Golf Course! More details and signup information are coming soon — but for now, mark your calendar and save the date.
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.
SUMMER CAMP STILL HAS SPOTS AVAILABLE—Registration for Summer Camp is underway. Visit Trinityct.org/summercamp for information on how to register, fees and planned activities.
IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT PRESCHOOL—Trinity's Early Childhood Center is now enrolling for the traditional half-day three and four-year-old preschool program and in the FREE Great Start Readiness Program for this fall. This program is free to four-year-olds. Find out more on Trinity’s website at Trinityct.org/ECC.
LIBRARY BOOK DONATION—Leave a legacy at Trinity’s school. The school library has an Amazon wish list for new books. When your family donates a book, we will place a dedication sticker inside as a recognition of your donation. To purchase books from the list, visit https://rb.gy/lsujxa or click on the link at trinityct.org.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
PASTOR GARY’S RETIREMENT TICKETS—On June 15, we mark Pastor Gary’s final worship service before he retires. Following the service, a celebration is noon to 3 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Center. Tickets are $25/adults, $15/ages 5-12 and children under 5 are free. Tickets will be sold after all services beginning May 3 until June 1.
This week at Trinity—May 25-31, 2025
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Sunday (25) |
9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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10:15 a.m. |
Adult Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (26) |
Building Closed—Memorial Day |
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Tuesday (27) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts—Community Center |
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Wednesday (28) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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Noon |
Hugs Express—Meeting Room 1 |
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2 p.m. |
Kindle Group—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Grades 4-8 Spring Concert—Gym |
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Thursday (29) |
7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting Group—Church Lounge |
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Friday (30) |
7 p.m. |
NA-Community Center |
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Saturday (31) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
PRAYER 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 Pastor Ben Burge and his family
- † For our mission partner Macomb Habitat for Humanity
- † For our sister congregation Immanuel Macomb
- † For those joining HART on a medication mission trip to the Dominican Republic
In Memoriam
- Kayden Strong
- Marilyn Morford