What’s Happening at Trinity—May 8, 2022
FIRST BIBLE CLASS—Parents of 1st, 2nd and 3rd grader: The First Bible Stepping Stone begins soon! In this 2-session experience, parents and children learn the how-tos of getting around a Bible and how the Bible is used to help nurture faith. The sessions are for parents and kids to attend together and will meet in the Community Center at Trinity immediately following the 9 a.m. service on Sunday, May 15 and May 22. Register at www.trintyct.org/firstbible!
CHILDREN’S CHURCH RETURNS SOON—Children’s Church during the 11 a.m. worship services on June 5. Children’s Church occurs in the Church Lounge during the sermon and is for kids ages 4-8 to hear a message they understand that connects with them, while still keeping families together for worship. Two adult volunteers are needed each week to assist with classroom management and activities. There is no prep work. If you are interested in helping, go to Trinityct.org/childrenschurch. For more information, contact Elizabeth at or 586-463-2921 ext. 108.
CHURCH SURVEY--To ALL members and guests worshiping today—if you did NOT fill out a survey in the last two weeks, please, fill out the paper form (located at the end of your row near the aisle) for each member of your family in worship today and return it to an usher before you leave. If you are worshiping online, we have a link to the survey for you to complete for everyone watching church today. This demographic survey is a first step in the process of calling a new Senior pastor as we put together a “pastor profile.” For more information about the form of the process, contact the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
>ENGAGE GOD
NEW SERMON SERIES—More Easter Please! Everyone loves celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. Unfortunately, this Easter faith, hope, and joy can be easily lost in the day-to-day activities of our lives. Join us the next few weeks as we get “more Easter” and continue to focus on the resurrection of Jesus and what it means for us.
† May 8--More Grace
† May 15—More Purpose
† May 22—More to Come
† June 5—More of God’s Spirit
FINAL WEEKS OF E3—Our E3 activities continue this Wednesday! We have free pizza dinner from Miller Brothers and then we move into different groups. There is something for adults to babies. If you plan to eat with us, RSVP at Trinityct.org/E3 and we’ll see you at 6 p.m. If you just want to attend the classes, no need to RSVP, we’ll see you at 6:30 p.m. And don’t forget, if you use the Elexio app, you can check in from home and pick up your labels at the Coffee Hour desk.
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 on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Church Lounge. The group is studying “First Peter: A living hope in Christ,” by Jen Wilkin. For info, 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.
WEDNESDAY MEN’S BIBLE STUDY meets Wednesday at 6 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Study guide provided. Bring your own breakfast/beverage. We will NOT have coffee. 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
WOMEN’S LEAGUE FUNDRAISER- Deneweth Garden Center has partnered with Trinity Women’s League to support our charity fundraiser. On Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 Deneweth’s hosts Charity Flower Weekend. Women’s League will receive 20% of your purchase price at Deneweth’s if you mention Trinity Lutheran Women’s League and sign up for the free coupons that Deneweth offers. All of the funds we receive will be donated to charity. Deneweth’s is located at 16125 22 Mile Road.
GRIEF SHARE GROUP STARTS IN JUNE—A new Grief Share group starts at Trinity on June 8 and run through August 31. The class meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. To register, visit https://www.griefshare.org/groups/149574. This group is by Susan Gaertner. For more information, email Susan at
MOTHER-SON BASEBALL OUTING—Join other moms and sons for a special outing on Saturday, June 4 at Jimmy John's Field to watch the Eastside Diamond Hoppers take on the
Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers. Game starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Preorder your tickets by May 19 to Jen McGee. Call or text 586-350-4450.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
HARP STUFF A TRUCK COMING IN MAY—If you are doing some spring cleaning, consider how your used items might help our team traveling with the HARP mission to Caldwell, Ohio June 12-17 to serve the needy. Beginning May 16, crews will pick up large items that can’t be delivered to the church. From May 20-22, the truck will be parked in the church lot to collect your gently used items. Anyone interested in requesting a Thrivent Action Team card for the HARP Mission Team, contact Gwen Richard at (440) 309-8255. The team welcomes volunteers who want to join the trip. If interested, contact Gwen at the number above.
HELP FAMILY OF GOD— Trinity provides meals for our mission, Family of God in Detroit, on the second Wednesday of each month. We need volunteers to provide a casserole/meal. If you can help, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460 or 586-291-6273. For more info on Family of God, visit fogdetroit.com.
BLOOD DRIVE IN JUNE—Trinity will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on June 16 from 1-7 p.m. in the Community Center. Trinity’s drives often fill up, so if you are interested in participating, be sure to sign up in advance. To sign up, go to RedCrossBlood.org and use code TrinityCT.
>SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
CAMP COUNSELORS WANTED—Looking for a summer job? Trinity needs camp counselors to work from June 13 - August 19. Summer Camp is an active, fun, and engaging experience for campers and counselors alike. Counselors work in pairs with up to 20 children and a volunteer counselor assistant to lead kids through an opening program, three activity sessions, and a closing program each day. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday with no weekends. For more information, visit Trinityct.org/ECCemployment and complete the childcare job application. If you have questions, contact the Early Childhood Center at or 586-463-8803.
DO YOU TEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL? Trinity is looking for a middle school teacher! If you know of a middle school teacher interested in working with our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and among our amazing staff, have them send their resume to Mark Brown at
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
FREE COVID TESTS—Trinity was provided a number of COVID rapid tests from MyCare Health Center (mycarehealthcenter.org) to provide to members of the church or community that need them. If you need a test or would like to request one for someone in need, please call the Church Office at 586-463-2921 or email
TUBE FEED AVAILABLE—Our Parish Nurse Lisa Riviera has a supply of Nestle Compleat Organic Blends Blenderized Tube Feeding available. If you know someone who uses these products for tube feeding, contact Lisa at
7TH AND 8TH GRADERS INVITED TO LHN—All 7th and 8th graders are invited to Lutheran North for Mustang Mix-It-Up on Friday, May 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. Students can make new friends and play volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, and scooters. Pizza is provided and there will be giveaways! This event is free, but register at LutheranNorth.com.
CAMP CONCORDIA HIRING SUMMER STAFF—Camp Concordia in Gowen, Michigan is hiring summer staff members. For more information, contact Executive Director Craig Oldenburg at or 616-754-3785 for more information, or go directly to www.campconcordia.org/employment.
This week at Trinity—May 8-13, 2022
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Sunday (8) |
9 a.m. |
Worship –Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship-Sanctuary |
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Monday (9) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Kindle Group—Meeting Room 1 |
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7 p.m. |
Stephens Ministry-Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Ladies Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Tuesday (10) |
9:30 a.m. |
Ladies Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Boy Scouts—Various Meeting Rooms |
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7 p.m. |
Joint Elders/Mission Council Meeting—Community Center |
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Wednesday (11) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Community Center |
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Noon |
Kiwanis |
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6 p.m. |
E3 Dinner—Cafeteria |
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6:30 p.m. |
E3 Activities—Various Rooms |
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Thursday (12) |
6 p.m. |
Den Meeting—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Voices in Praise—Choir Room |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Meeting Room 1 |
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7 p.m. |
Life with Jesus—Church Lounge |
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Friday (13) |
7 p.m. |
NA—Community Center |
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Saturday (7) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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11 a.m. |
Scouts Derby Car Event—Community Center |
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5 p.m. |
Worship-Sanctuary |
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7 p.m. |
ASD Friendship Club-Community Center |
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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 the Caring Ministries of the Church
† For the poor, oppressed, jobless, and homeless
† For those persecuted for their faith
† For those impacted by COVID-19
† Unrest in the Ukraine
† For mothers