Trinity Announcer for Nov. 16, 2025

What’s Happening at Trinity—Nov. 16, 2025

Sunday Morning Activities

• All Morning—Bethlehem Breakfast Tickets—Commons
• 10:10 a.m.—Discovery Meeting—Community Center
• 10:10 a.m.—Confirmation Module—-Chapel
• 10:10 a.m.—Sunday School—Commons
• 10:10 a.m.—Meet with Sarah Parrish–Church Lounge
• 12:30 p.m.—Hope for Haiti Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser—School Cafeteria

SARAH PARRISH SHARES MISSION WORK—Sarah Parrish serves with Mission of Christ Network, partnering with LightHouse Transformation Ministries, to bring the hope of Jesus to the community of Parrita, Costa Rica. Trinity supports her work and she is here to share updates and plans for the future. Find her in the Church Lounge between services. 

Hope for Haiti Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 12:30-3 p.m. in the school. Money raised will help feed those living in Haiti and to transport donations to Haiti during the next trip in January. Adults are $15, $8 per child, $25 per couple and $40 for a family. For more information, contact Kim or Keith Waller at 586-202-8843 or 586-215-4084.

DISCOVERY MEETINGS—Trinity’s final Discovery Meeting is Sunday, Nov. 16 between services in the Community Center. Children are invited to the nursery, Sunday school or Youth Group at that time.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS—Trinity hosts Surviving the Holidays, a Grief Share program, on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. The event teaches coping tools for those grieving, as well as support to navigate the season. Register at griefshare.org/events/277616. There is a $10 fee for materials. Scholarships available if needed. For information, contact Lisa Riviera at or call 586-463-2921 ext. 111.

>ENGAGE GOD

WORSHIP NOTES—Biblical Stewardship-Responsibilities—When Jesus says, “Whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for Me,” He reminds us that faith expresses itself through love in everyday life. Luther called these moments our “duties” or “responsibilities”—the ways we serve God by serving our neighbor in the home, the church, and the world. This week, we’ll reflect on how God’s design for our daily responsibilities becomes the very place where His mercy is made visible, and how our ordinary lives become extraordinary when shaped by His calling. Readings for the week are Exodus 18:13-27, Colossians 3:12-17 and Matthew 25:31-40.

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP—Trinity’s Thanksgiving worship is Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. 

MONDAY NIGHT LADIES BIBLE STUDY—Ladies Bible Study meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge. We are starting a new four-week Advent study beginning Monday, Nov. 17, “Behold the Savior,” by the Lifeway Women. All ladies welcome. Bring a friend. For information contact Bonnie Young 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.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY continues on Wednesdays from 6-7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. “Questions Jesus Asks” focuses on specific questions Jesus asked in the Gospels and still asks us today. Come join 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 using “Acts: The Spread of the Gospel” by John MacArthur. 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

LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL—Life changes fast after graduation—college, work, the military, gap years, and everything in between. Those changes are made best in the context of Christian community. So we are forming a new group for anyone 18+ navigating this next chapter and looking for a place to stay rooted in Jesus, build friendships, and be encouraged. Our first gathering will be a Life After High School Friendsgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. Come for good food, relaxed conversation, and a chance to help shape what this new group will look like. Bring a friend—we’ll save you a seat at the table! Questions? Contact Ethan Erkkinen at

WOMEN’S LEAGUE MEETING—The Women’s League meets for a regular business meeting including some Thanksgiving thankfulness and silliness. Please remember to bring your Wellspring Christmas Caring donation of $25 to Meijer, Walmart of Target, as well as your ticket money for the Bethlehem Breakfast (if you're sitting at a WL table). Final planning for our December "Bake Sale And So Much More" in December. Visitors always welcome. For more information, contact Deb Graham-Large at (313)318-6513.

WIDOWS GROUP MEETS—The Kindred Spirits widows group meets this Friday in the Church Lounge at noon. Join members of the group afterward for lunch out. For more information, call Cathy Holley at 586-243-9757.

BETHLEHEM BREAKFAST is Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Italian American Cultural Society Banquet Facility, 43843 Romeo Plank, in Clinton Township. It's time to buy tickets. Consider buying a table of ten! A full breakfast will be served. Tickets are $25 and available before and after Sunday services on Nov.16, and 23 and in the Church Office on weekdays. Online payment is available only on Sunday mornings. Our theme is "Jesus, The Divine Interruption,” and focuses on inviting Jesus to interrupt our Christmas preparations and celebrations with His presence, just as He did for Mary and Joseph, and all. Questions? Please contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222.

>ENGAGE THE WORLD 

WELLSPRING LUTHERAN AUXILAIRY meets at noon on Nov. 25 in the Community Center. This is our Christmas Caring meeting. Gift cards of $25 from Meijer, Walmart or Target will be collected to help foster children and families this Christmas. Lunch is served following a Thanksgiving devotion. For information, email Jane Davisat 

BLOOD DRIVE AT TRINITY-If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate blood. Book your appointment for Monday, Nov. 26 between noon-6 p.m., roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and Trinity! Sign up at redcrossblood.org and use code TrinityCT. Give blood Nov. 17-Dec. 7 for an exclusive pair of Red Cross and PAC-MAN socks, while supplies last!

>SCHOOL AND ECC

SCHOOL DINNER DANCE—The 8th grade hosts its annual Dinner Dance Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 at the Italian American Cultural Society to support the class's spring trip to New York City. Find an 8th grader, or contact Rachel Nyboer in the school office at or call 586-468-8511 for more information.

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHRISTMAS TREES—Trinity Scout Troop 157 is selling fresh Christmas trees at Stahl's Market starting Friday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Lot hours are Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Thursday and Friday 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday are by appointment only. More information call Geri at 586-663-8821.

This week at Trinity—Nov. 16-22, 2025

PRAYER LIST

Special Prayers 

• † For the sick and suffering
• † For the Ministry of our School
• † For all who serve at Trinity and for the use of gifts and talents
• † For the call process
• † For our mission partner Groundwork Guatemala
• † For our sister congregation St. Peter, Macomb