What’s Happening at Trinity—Nov. 10, 2024
INSTALLATION OF INTENTIONAL INTERIM PASTOR—On Nov. 17 at both services, Trinity welcomes Rev. Keith Lemley to serve as our senior pastor for the remainder of the process to call a permanent senior pastor. Pastor Lemley has vast experience at guiding congregations through transitional seasons. Take a moment to meet Pastor Lemley and his wife, Donna, after worship, and between services.
NO WORSHIP ON SATURDAY, NOV.16—There will be no worship service on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. Instead, we invite all worshippers to Sunday at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m. to join us in the installation of Trinity’s Intentional Interim Pastor.
CELEBRATION VOLUNTEERS—Sunday, Nov. 17 is our new member reception as well as the installation and welcome reception for Pastor Keith. Trinity plans to offer treats and coffee. If you can help, go to Trinityct.org and click the Welcome Reception Info button to sign up or contact Ashley in the Church Office at or 586-463-2921.
SUPPORT MACOMB HABITAT— TODAY- See the Macomb Habitat van purchased with a gift from Trinity in the parking lot. Stop by the Coffee Hour as Habitat says “thank you” for the 30-year partnership and your option to make a financial donation in support of Macomb County families.
STAFF RECOGNITION—Today, Trinity recognizes several staff members who celebrate a milestone in their years of service to Trinity and the greater Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
- † Cheryl Chuhran — Fifth grade teacher — 30 years
- † Robin Edgerton—Custodian—25 years
- † Kimberly Walker—Transition Room Teacher—25 years
- † Pastor Gary Richard—20 years of ministry and 10 years
- † Jamie Ringstad—Early Childhood Center—15 years
- † Steve Adams—Tech Director—10 years
- † James Creighton—Custodian—10 years
- † Randee Pacek—Toddler Room Teacher—10 years
- † Rebecca Thomas—Communications Director—10 years
>ENGAGE GOD
E3 CONTINUES—This Wednesday, continue E3. Course offerings are below. This session runs through Nov. 29. Dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by the group meetings at 6:30 p.m. Groups for middle and high school students, preteens, elementary students and a nursery continue as well.
† Transformation with Kathy Reither and guest speakers—I Used to Be ___, But Now I’m ___. Come and explore that topic by hearing Trinity members tell us their stories of change.
† Titus with Linda Gawinski—The whole goal of Titus is to Biblically empower women in simple-to-measure, Spirit-empowered, love-based living. Paul singles out the women of faith and charges them with supporting the younger woman in the church.
† Trinity Counseling Center—Counselors share their expertise on a variety of topics, including Healthy Relationships (Nov. 13) and The Four Horseman of Relationship Apocalypse (Nov. 20).
† Visual Faith with Andrea Gastmeier and Rebecca Thomas—Color, doodle, or sketch as you pray and immerse yourself in God's word. Bring some calm and creativity to your day.
CONFIRMATION MODULE REGISTRATION—If you have a sixth, seventh or eighth grader, it’s time to register for confirmation modules. Head to Trinityct.org/confirmation and select the modules that fit within your schedule. If you have questions about confirmation, contact Katie Erkkinen at
BAPTISM CLASSES—A Zoom baptism class scheduled for Jan. 27 . If you are interested in baptism for you or your child, visit Trinityct.org/baptism. The class focuses on baptism, what it is and why we do it, and explains your role and how this all plays out in the "real life" of your home. For more information, contact the Church Office at 586-463-2921 or email
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
MONDAY NIGHT WOMENS BIBLE STUDY continues weekly, at 7 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Beginning Monday, Nov. 18, the group is starting a 4-week Advent study "JOY TO THE WORLD" All women are welcome. Questions please 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.
A BIBLE STUDY FOR MEN—Wednesday mornings from 6– 7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Hot coffee, study guides and Christian fellowship await you! Questions? Contact Pat Anderson at
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
KINDRED SPIRITS—Did you know Trinity has a group for widows? This group, Kindred Spirits meets monthly on a Friday for fellowship and camaraderie and then the group goes out to lunch. Kindred Spirits group meets this Friday, Nov. 15 at noon in the Church Lounge. All widows are welcome to join. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Holley at 586-243-9757.
POINSETTIA SALES—Altar Guild begins Poinsettia sales on Nov. 2-17. The cost is $16. A drop box is located in the foyer. Fill out the available information sheet. For more information, contact Kathy Conrad at 585-914-4512.
BETHLEHEM BREAKFAST—Ladies, tickets for the Bethlehem Breakfast are one sale now through Nov. 22 in the Church Office. They are also available for purchase before and after services on Sunday Nov, 10, 17 and 22. The Bethlehem Breakfast is Saturday, Dec. 7 with the theme "The Christmas Lamb of God.” The event is held at the Italian-American Cultural Center, with a full breakfast served at 9 a.m. Tickets are $25. Join us for a full breakfast followed by Christmas inspiration and carols. This is a wonderful opportunity to share Jesus, the true meaning of Christmas, with your family, friends, and neighbors. A table of 10 can be reserved for $250. If you'd like to be a reader, volunteer by Nov 11 to Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222.
CANNING JARS NEEDED—Have any extra canning jars? Women's League needs clear pint and quart size canning jars for the soup and chili mixes we assemble and sell as a fundraiser at the end of every year. While wide mouth are preferred, we accept standard mouth too. Please leave the jars behind the Welcome Center counter. For information, call Debbie Graham-Large at 313-318-6513.
VOICES IN PRAISE REHEARSALS—The adult choir, Voices in Praise, meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the choir room. The choir is members from Trinity as well as St. Luke Clinton Township. This choir performs regularly at Trinity’s 9 a.m. worship and at services at St. Luke. To join, come to rehearsal or contact Paul Finazzo at
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
THANKSGIVING BASKETS—Trinity is collecting items for Thanksgiving baskets to distribute to the needy in the community. A list of needed items is available at the Welcome Center. Items can be brought to the Church Office, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BLOOD DRIVE NOV. 25—Trinity hosts a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 25 from 1-7 p.m. If you give on that day, you will receive two pairs of Friends and Red Cross socks. To schedule an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code TrinityCT. For more information, contact Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921 ext. 111 or email
JANUARY 2025 HAITI TRIP—A team is traveling to Cap-Haitien, Haiti this coming Jan. 15-22, 2025 and they need our help! The team will see up to 800 Haitians for reading and distant eyeglasses. Distance glasses will purchase distance glasses from MOST Ministries, but the team is in need of reading glasses with the strength in the +1's, +2's, +3's and +4's. The dollar stores are a great place to find them. Haiti is dusty so the team is also taking donations of .5 oz eye drops as well. Please contact Kim Waller at 586-202-8843 or Keith Waller at 586-215-4084 to schedule a pick up or drop off.
FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS—Trinity provides meals to Family of God in Detroit on the second Wednesday of each month. Volunteers are needed to donate a dish. If you’d like to contribute financially, leave a donation in the Church Office or Venmo Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). To schedule a dish donation, call Karen Langreet at 586-445-2460.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
SPIRITWEAR STORE IS OPEN! Shopping is now available at Trinity’s online spiritwear store through Grasel Graphics. Purchase Trinity tees, sweatshirts, hats and more with the Trinity logo. The store closes on Sunday, Nov. 17 at midnight for delivery in time for Christmas. For more information, contact Rachel Nyboer in the school office at 586-8511 ext. 130 or Place your order at trinitylutheranschool2024.itemorder.com.
GIFT CARDS MAKE GREAT GIFTS—With the holidays approaching, get your holiday shopping done with Raise Right and help Trinity in the process. Through RaiseRight, you can earn money towards student tuition and help Trinity. For the enrollment code and questions, contact Rachel Nyboer in the school office at 586-8511 ext. 130 or
This week at Trinity—Nov. 10-16, 2024
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Sunday (10) |
9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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10:05 a.m. |
Confirmation Module—Youth Lounge |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (11) |
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. |
Macomb Quilt Guild—Community Center |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Stephen Ministry—Chapel |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Youth Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Tuesday (12) |
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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6 p.m. |
Altar Guild—Meeting Room 4 |
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6 p.m. |
GriefShare—Chapel |
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7 p.m. |
Elders Meeting—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Youth Lounge |
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Wednesday (13) |
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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Thursday (14) |
9 a.m. |
Tec 21—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Life with Jesus—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting Group—Youth Lounge |
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Friday (15) |
Noon |
Kindred Spirits—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
NA—Community Center |
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Saturday (16) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
PRAYER LIST
Special Prayers
- † For the sick and suffering
- † For the ministry of our ECC
- † For youth and children’s ministry
- † For the poor, homeless and jobless
- † For the Senior Pastor search process
- † For our nation, its leaders, and our citizens
- † For our mission partner Macomb Habitat for Humanity
- † For our sister congregation St. Thomas, Eastpointe
- † For those being recognized for years of service