What’s Happening at Trinity—Oct. 22, 2023
VETERANS DAY SERVICE—Trinity will mark Veterans Day with a special chapel service on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The time will be announced shortly. Our school students will attend and we also invite the community and especially veterans to come hear the message presented by Pastor Norm Koy. For more information about this special service, call the church office at 586-463-2921.
MCREST NEEDS YOU—MCREST is right around the corner. We are actively recruiting members to serve in various leadership positions. Consider helping so we can continue this Trinity tradition. Contact Parish Nurse Lisa Riviera at or call 586-463-2921.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LWML—This weekend we are celebrating the (LWML) Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Visit our LWML Fall Display in the foyer today. It is loaded with candy, apples and information about this organization and how you can easily become an 'at home' missionary. We look forward to meeting with you at our display.
ALL SAINTS DAY—The weekend of Nov. 4/5, we will remember, and give thanks to God, for our loved ones who have died in faith and are in heaven as part of the Church Triumphant! If you have a loved that died in faith in the past year (Nov. 1, 2022 -Oct. 31, 2023) and you would like their name included in the list of the “Faithful Departed,” please contact the church office at 586-463-2921 or by Monday, Oct. 31. Contact the office even if the funeral service was held at Trinity.
SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT TRINITY—Tell The Lutheran Witness magazine what makes our congregation special, and we may be featured in its pages. Creatively describe in 100 words or less why LW should feature us in its magazine. Send it to or a “letter to the editor” at witness.lcms.org/contact. Limit one submission per person, but no limit to submissions from our congregation.
>ENGAGE GOD
REFORMATION/CONFIRMATION: The weekend of Oct. 28/29, we will celebrate two important events. First, we will celebrate the Rite of Confirmation for a number of our young people as they commit themselves to a life of following Jesus at our 11a.m. service. At our Saturday and 8 a.m. services we will celebrate the our heritage as Lutheran Christians with our Reformation Day worship. Plan to be with us as worship the living God.
CURRENT PREACHING SERIES—HEART CONDITION. What’s in your heart? We’ll focus on what the Bible says about matters of the heart. The series runs through October.
BAPTISM CLASSES—Pastor Jeremy has several Zoom and in-person classes scheduled for the coming weeks. If you are interested in baptism for you or your child, visit Trinityct.org/baptism. For more information, contact Pastor Jeremy at or call 586-463-2921 ext. 142.
E3 CONTINUES WITH NEW ADULT STUDY—E3, our Wednesday evening gathering and activities for all ages, continues through the fall! Free pizza is served at 6 p.m. followed by the meet ups at 6:30 p.m. There is something for everyone in the family. Life with Jesus continues to meet as well as the senior and junior high youth groups, preteens, elementary students and a nursery. The Bible study with Steve and Sharon Meseke moves on to the next book in the series, “Fire on the Mountain.” Books are available at class meetings. For more information, go to Trinityct.org/E3 or call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
LADIES BIBLE STUDY continues Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. We are studying "God of Creation" by Jen Wilkin. Contact Bonnie Young by cell or text at 586-350-3222 for more information.
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. Bring your own breakfast/beverage. Led by Pat Anderson. 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. For more information, contact Brian Lanko at
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
HELP DRESS UP THE CHURCH! It takes a lot to dress the church in its Christmas best. If you can help, we need assistance with several decorating tasks, including the foyer Christmas tree. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Robin at 586-463-2921 or email
VOICES IN PRAISE NEEDS SINGERS—Trinity’s VIP (Voices in Praise) choir is looking for new members. The group practices Thursdays at 7 p.m. and performs during worship once a month. Choir members also join in special holiday worship services. For more information, contact Paul Finazzo at 586-463-2921 ext. 107 or
BETHLEHEM BREAKFAST - The Bethlehem Breakfast returns this year on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9-11 a.m. at the Italian American Cultural Society banquet facility on Romeo Plank in Clinton Township. The topic this year is "The Peace of Christmas.” Tickets will be on sale in the foyer for the first three weeks of November for $25. If you are interested in being a reader or have other questions, please contact Bonnie Young by text or cell at 586-350-3222.
PRAYER FOR STEPHEN MINISTRY—This week, our Stephen Minister trainees begin sessions on “Assertiveness: Relating Gently and Firmly.” They will learn what makes an assertive approach more effective than passive or aggressive relating, look at the Biblical foundation of assertiveness, and discuss and apply the principles of the book “Speaking the Truth in Love: How to Be an Assertive Christian,” which uses Jesus as the model for assertive behavior. Please continue to keep our growing Stephen Ministry in your prayers.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
LUTHERAN WOMEN MISSIONARY LEAGUE FALL UPDATE—The LWML Macomb South Zone Fall Frolic is Saturday, Oct. 28 at Bethlehem located at 29675 Gratiot Ave, Roseville The theme is “Sharing Our Blessing” and begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $7. Participants will also assemble blessing bags for MCREST. For more information, contact Sheri Comeford at 586-405-1307.
BLANKETS NEEDED-If anyone has a new or gently used winter-weight blanket that they don't need, donate them this Sunday or Oct. 29 at the Welcome Center labeled “For Peace Lutheran Church.” Peace is located on East Warren in Detroit. hey are collecting blankets for people in their neighborhood.
CANS AND BOTTLES FOR GIRL SCOUTS—The Girl Scouts are hosting a bottle drive. Volunteers will be in the Community Center entrance on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 10:30-11 a.m. to collect the can and bottle donations. Please make sure all bottles and cans are in garbage bags. The donations will help the girls to make awesome memories and help the community.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A LUTHERAN RETREAT—Check out the brochures in the foyer for Luther Hostel and the Good Shepherd Institute, held at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN in early November. Both are open to anyone, low cost, and offer amazing experiences.
CAN YOU MAKE A CASSEROLE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit on the second Wednesday of every month and we need volunteers to provide a casseroles. Family of God serves meals to about 100 people in the Detroit community 6 days a week. Call Karen Langreet at (586) 445-2460/cell (586) 291-6273. For more information on Family of God, visit www.fogdetroit.com.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
FOOD SERVICE HELP WANTED—The Early Childhood Center is looking for a part-time food service staff member. This positions is responsible for portioning and delivering lunch and two snacks daily along with food service utensils to 8 classrooms. This includes measuring, sorting, staying organized, and washing in an automated dishwasher. The position hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.– 12:15 p.m. Full time options available. Apply at trinityct.org/eccemployment.
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS-- Trinity's Early Childhood Center has openings in the traditional half-day three and four-year-old preschool program and in the FREE Great Start Readiness Program for this fall. This program is free to four-year-olds who qualify. Find out more on either program at Trinity’s website at Trinityct.org/ECC.
GET YOUR PIE COUPONS! The holidays are around the corner and the Early Childhood Center is taking one thing off your to-do list and helping Trinity in the process. The annual Achatz Pie fundraiser is going on now! Order your fruit pie, cream pie, pot pie, lobster pie or even homemade soup coupons from the Early Childhood Center and $5 of all purchases go to support the center. Order forms are available on the Welcome Center or from the Early Childhood Center. Orders are due by Oct. 27. Make checks payable to Trinity. Coupons will arrive in the Early Childhood Center in time for Thanksgiving! For more information, contact the Early Childhood Center at or call 586-463-8803.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
TRINITY FAMILY CRAFTERS! The 3rd annual Craft Show is Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. If you would like to participate selling your hand-made goods, please contact Robin in the church office at 586-463-2921-ext.143. If you love crafts and would like to volunteer, contact Robin for more information.
This week at Trinity—Oct. 22-28, 2023
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Sunday (22) |
9 a.m. |
Worship— Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (23) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Stephen Ministry Training-Meeting Room 1 |
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6 p.m. |
Grief Share—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Youth Lounge |
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Tuesday (24) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Worship Confirmation Module—Music Room |
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7 p.m. |
Boy Scouts—Meeting Room 4/5 |
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7 p.m. |
Mission Council—Church Lounge |
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Wednesday (25) |
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 Pizza Dinner—Cafeteria |
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6:30 p.m. |
E3 and Life with Jesus—Various Rooms |
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Thursday (26) |
1 p.m. |
Hearing Loss Group—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Scouts —Meeting Room 1 |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting—Church Lounge |
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Friday (27) |
7 p.m. |
NA Community Center |
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Saturday (21) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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 our confirmation ministry
- † For our Elders and Mission Council
- † For those who do not yet know Christ
- † For the senior pastor search process
- † For our mission partner Compassion Pregnancy Center
- † For our sister congregation St. John Ray Township
- † For the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League