Trinity Announcer for Nov. 9, 2025

What’s Happening at Trinity—Nov. 9, 2025

DISCOVERY MEETINGS—Trinity hosts two Discovery Meetings in the coming weeks for all interested in contributing to the three-year plan and vision for Trinity. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the Community Center. Dinner is served at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP at Trinityct.org so there is enough food. This session coincides with E3 so children can attend the programs for their age group. The second 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-Relationships—God created us to live in community. We relate to those around us in various ways. We have good relationships with some of the people we know and some of our relationships may not be so good. One thing we know about relationships, if they are going to be positive, is that they take work. We will discuss four relationships God calls us to steward: Our relationship with God, our relationship with ourselves, our relationship with others, and our relationship with creation.

Reading for the week:

• Genesis 1:26-31
• Romans 14:10-19
• Matthew 16:24-28

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

VETERANS DAY CHAPEL—Trinity values the service and commitment of veterans. All veterans are invited to a special worship service on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. A reception follows the service. For more information, contact Lisa Riviera at or call 586-463-2921 ext. 111.

CANNING JARS NEEDED—Women's League is still in need of pint canning jars to use for assembling the soup and chili mixes sold at the December "Bake Sale and So Much More" fundraiser. If you are able to donate, label them "Women's League" and leave them at the Welcome Center. Too many to bring in? Contact Debbie Graham-Large at 313-318-6513.

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 who to invite to hear the Christmas Gospel proclaimed. Consider buying a table of ten! A full breakfast will be served. Tickets are $25 and now available in the church office. Last day to buy is Nov. 25th. Tickets will be available before and after Sunday services on Nov. 9, 16, and 23.Tickets Cash or Check payable to Trinity Lutheran Church. 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 

HOPE FOR HAITI COLLECTION—Hope for Haiti is collecting toiletries for a January trip to the area. Place items like eye drops, full-size toothpaste, deodorant, aspirin, vitamins and more in the Hope for Hait box in the hallway between the Youth Lounge and the Nursery.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS NON-FOOD ITEMS—Trinity’s Food Pantry is staying stocked thanks to donations and the Meijer Simply Give cards. However, those cards can only be used to purchase food. The pantry is in need of toiletry items like soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and brushes, deodorant, dish soap and laundry detergent. For more information, contact the Church Office at 586-463-2921 or contact Lisa Riviera at

MACOMB HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GALA—This year’s gala features a tribute to Dave Tirsell. The gala is Friday, Nov. 21, 6-10 p.m. at Zucarro’s in Chesterfield. Tickets are $150 each. Event features entertainment by Nuclassica, dinner, raffles, silent auction. Visit https://macombhabitat.org for more information.

HOPE FOR HAITI—Save the date for a Hope for Haiti Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser next week Sunday, Nov. 16 from 12:30-3 p.m. at Trinity. This event will raise money to help feed those living in the ravaged country of Haiti and to transport donations to Haiti during the next trip in January. For more information, contact Kim or Keith Waller at 586-202-8843 or 586-215-4084.

>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’ spring trip to New York City. Find an 8th grader, or contact Rachel Nyboer in the school office at or call 586-468-8511.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PROPS—The school Christmas program is coming up and the cast is in need of several props. Need items are a toy rocking horse, 5 Christmas mugs, dollhouse, Christmas garland, selfie stick, jester hat, adult small or medium dinosaur onesie (not inflatable), red, silver and plum floor-length ballgowns all sizes 2 or 4 or adult small. If you can donate any of those items between now and Dec. 18, email Jill Kopper at 

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

POINSETTIA SALES—Christmas poinsettia sales end Sunday, Nov. 9. Cost is $16 per plant. Self-service forms are available in the foyer. For info, contact Kathy Conrad at 586-914-4512.

This week at Trinity—Nov. 9-15, 2025

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 call process
• † For our mission partner Compassion Pregnancy Center
• † For our sister congregation Immanuel, Macomb