Trinity Announcer for Oct. 6, 2024

What’s Happening at Trinity—Oct. 6, 2024

RED LETTER CHALLENGE—Trinity is in week 3 of the 40-day Red Letter Challenge. This week focuses on Serving.

RED LETTER CHALLENGE SERVING PROJECT—This year’s kindergarten class will participate in the annual Thankfulness Drive to benefit Macomb Foster Closet. Students will gather materials to help children right here in our community. Items needed include diapers (especially bigger toddler sizes), new socks, underwear, pajamas, and hygiene items. Monetary donations accepted as well! Leave donations in the marked box in the church foyer. For more information, contact kindergarten teacher Andrea Gastmeier at

E3 CONTINUES THIS WEEK—Our Wednesday evening programs for the whole family continues Wednesday. We have free dinner at 6 p.m. followed by our group meet ups at 6:30 p.m. There is a group for adults, youth group, a preteen group, elementary school and a nursery for those under 5. For more information, visit Trinityct.org/E3.

YOUTH GATHERING 2025—If you are currently in 8th through 12th grade - we invite you to an informational meeting for the LCMS National Youth Gathering TODAY Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10:10 a.m. in the Youth Lounge. The National Youth Gathering is an event held every three years and is an opportunity for youth to gather for opportunities to learn, play, serve, grow and worship together. Please come and hear about this once in a lifetime event. Registration ends mid October for this event. Please contact Kristin Hardy at for more information.

>ENGAGE GOD

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—Pastor Jeremy has 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. Pastor Jeremy discusses baptism, what it is and why we do it. He also 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

NEW 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

SUBMIT YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS—We have an online form for submitting those requests. Go to Trinityct.org and click Submit a Prayer Request toward the bottom of the page. Complete the form and it will be sent to the appropriate prayer warriors.

>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE

BETHLEHEM BREAKFAST—Ladies, mark your calendars now for Saturday, Dec. 7 and plan who you would like to invite. Our theme is "The Christmas Lamb of God" and the event will be held at the Italian-American Cultural Center, with a full breakfast served at 9 a.m. Tickets are $25. A table of 10 can be reserved for $250. Tickets will be available in the church office beginning Nov. 1, and Sundays, Nov. 10,17,24. If you would like to volunteer to be a reader, or if you have questions please contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222.

VOICES IN PRAISE REHEARSALS—The adult choir, Voices in Praise, meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the choir room for rehearsals. The choir is made up of 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. The choir is preparing for the Christmas season. To join, come to rehearsal or contact Paul Finazzo, minister of worship and music, at 

>ENGAGE THE WORLD 

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

PRESCHOOL OPENINGS-- It’s not too late to enroll in preschool! 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.

RAISERIGHT—By purchasing gift cards through RaiseRight, you can earn money towards your school tuition (if you are a school family) and help Trinity in the process. Around 500 vendors participate and it’s as easy as ordering online. Friends and family can also link to your account and help you earn even more! For more information and to join, contact Rachel Nyboer in the school office at or 586-468-8511 to get the enrollment code. Explore anytime at raiseright.com.

TRINITY TRUNK OR TREAT Trinity will again host a parent-organized Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Students are welcome to dress up and visit the trunks in the parking lot where treats will be passed out. Trunks should be family-friendly, not scary or decorated in a way that might frighten younger children. Set up for Trunks will be from 6-7 p.m. (after 5 p.m. church) with trick-or-treating from 7-8 p.m. Food trucks will be there and available at 6:15 p.m. This is a rain or shine event. To sign up to host a trunk, scan the QR code.

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEAVES NEEDED—Shredded leaves are garden gold! Boost Trinity's garden quality by donating leaves shredded by lawnmower or other means this fall. Spread at 3-5" deep, winter and earthworms break them down to improve the soil, reduce weeds all next year and retain moisture. Our goal is at least 60 kraft or large plastic bags full, set behind the Corner Garden at Harper and Farmcrest. No pine needles or black walnut please.

8TH GRADERS CHECK OUT LHN—Future Mustang Day is an opportunity for 8th graders and parents to learn more about Lutheran North. The experience will begins at 9 a.m. in the main gymnasium. Students will be broken out into groups and rotate through sectionals. The morning will conclude roughly around 11:45 with a pizza lunch provided to our 8th grade guests. No registration or RSVP needed to attend. For more information, visit LutheranNorth.com.

HELP FOR MARRIAGES--Have you thought about separation or divorce? Retrouvaille can help. Retrouvaille is a weekend experience combined with a series of follow up sessions, that provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The retreat will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. The next Retrouvaille program is Oct. 11-13 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. For confidential information or to register call 800-470-2230 or visit HelpOurMarriage.org.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED ONCE A MONTH—Trinity is looking for a volunteer to be in the building while the Friendship Club meets. This is a group for teens on the Autism spectrum and their parents to get together for fun, food and camaraderie. The group meets the second Saturday of each month from 7-10 p.m., September-May. The group handles its custodial needs. We need someone to supervise the building during that time. For more information, contact Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921 ext. 111 or email

POTATO PANCAKE SUPPER—St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Richmond brings back the Potato Pancake Supper on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 3-6 p.m. The menu includes potato pancakes, bologna, applesauce, sour cream, dessert and beverages. The cost is $12 for adults (all you can eat) and children 12 and under are $5. St. Peter’s is located at 67055 Gratiot Ave. in Richmond. For more information, call 586-727-9693.

This week at Trinity—Oct. 6-12, 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 those impacted by Hurricane Helene
• † For our nation, its leaders, and our citizens
• † For our mission partner MCREST
• † For our sister congregation Christ, New Baltimore