Trinity Announcer for Nov. 3, 2024

What’s Happening at Trinity—Nov. 3, 2024

BETHLEHEM BREAKFAST—Ladies, tickets for the Bathlehem 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.

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.

SUPPORT MACOMB HABITAT— Nov. 9 and 10 - See the newer vehicle purchased with a gift from Trinity in the parking lot and help fill it before and after services that day. Donations of new or gently used clean and functional small appliances and tools, will be used for construction and the ReStores. Sunday Coffee Hour will be a thank you for the 30-year partnership and your option to make a financial donation in support of Macomb County families.

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. Those in need of a basket can sign up in the Church Office before Nov. 20.Valid Macomb County identification is required.

>ENGAGE GOD

E3 CONTINUES—This Wednesday, continue E3. The course offerings are below. If you’ve never attended before, now is a good time to start! 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 an a nursery continue as well. Enter through the church doors.

† 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 Attachment and Relationships (Nov. 6), 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 Nov. 12 and also 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—The Monday evening Bible study is working through, "God of Covenant” by Jen Wilkin, a study of the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob. All women are welcome. For information or to reserve a book 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

LUTHERAN LEARNING OPPORTUNITY—If you love thought provoking discussions (with some of Synod’s best professors) and terrific music, why not consider a few days in Ft. Wayne, Ind., next month at the Luther Hostel (Nov. 6-8) and/or the 25th Annual Good Shepherd Institute (Nov. 10-12)? Brochures are available at the coffee station and opposite wall. For more information, call 586-461-7772.

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 

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

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

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONSIDERING LUTHERAN NORTH—Registration is open soon for the 2025-2026 school year for incoming 9th graders at Lutheran High North. On Saturday, Nov. 9 or Dec. 14 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., future Mustangs can take a High School Placement Test. This free test helps determine the best course options for each student. While students are taking the exam, parents are invited to join Principal John Reincke and Assistant Principal Tim Hardy for information to help smooth the transition to high school. Registration is not required for either event, however, more information is available at LutheranNorth.com.

WIZARD OF OZ AT LHN—The Lutheran North’s theatre department presents Wizard of Oz on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available via the GoFan app or via credit card at the door. All tickets $10 plus service charge. This is an open seating event. For more information, visit LutheranNorth.com.

This week at Trinity—Nov. 3-9, 2024

PRAYER LIST

Special Prayers 

• † For the sick and suffering
• † For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries
• † For the ministry of Trinity Counseling Center
• † For the Senior Pastor search process
• † For our nation, its leaders, and our citizens
• † For our mission partner Hope for Haiti
• † For our sister congregation St. Peter Eastpointe