What’s Happening at Trinity—Sept. 1, 2024
BLOOD DRIVE SEPT. 5—Trinity hosts an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 1-7 p.m. in the Community Center. We still need donors to sign up! If you can help, sign up at Trinityct.org/blooddrive. Those who participate also receive a free Red Cross ragland t-shirt.
LIFE WITH JESUS CLASS STARTS SOON—Life with Jesus is open to anyone, and is required of those considering membership at Trinity. Life with Jesus is scheduled for Thursdays beginning Sept. 19 in the Church Lounge. The staffed nursery is available for those who need it. Online sign up is available at Trinityct.org/LWJ. Contact for more info.
GRIEF SHARE GROUP STARTS SEPT. 3—GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, participants discover what to expect and what’s “normal” in grief. The group discusses ways of coping with the unpredictability of grief. A new Grief Share group starts at Trinity on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and runs 13 weeks. The class meets from 6-8 p.m. Register at www.griefshare.org/groups/244888. For information, contact Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921 or email
SATURDAY WORSHIP BEGINS NEXT WEEK—Saturday, Sept. 7, we begin our Saturday evening worship services. If you are unable to make it to church on Sunday, consider attending our Saturday evening worship at 5 p.m. This service runs weekly from Labor Day through Memorial Day.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED—The Church Office is closed on Monday, Sept. 2 for the Labor Day holiday. If you have an emergency, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921 and leave a message on the emergency line. Someone will return your call.
>ENGAGE GOD
SUMMER SERMON SERIES—This summer, our sermon theme focuses on Summer in the Spirit. Join us as we see the Holy Spirit at work through the Bible and also through us.
RED LETTER CHALLENGE—Trinity soon dives into the community-focused, interactive, practical Red Letter Challenge. It's a 40-day deep-dive into living out the words and teachings of Jesus. The Red Letter Challenge has daily activities, reflections and readings focusing on Being (with Jesus), Forgiving (both receiving and giving), Serving (follow Jesus' example), Giving (generosity), Going (share your faith with others). Beginning Sept. 15, our sermons, E3 groups and more will center on the Red Letter Challenge.
E3 RESUMES SEPT.18—Our Wednesday evening programs for the whole family restart Wednesday, Sept. 18. We have free dinner at 6 p.m. followed by our group meet ups at 6:30 p.m. All of our groups will focus on the Red Letter Challenge. There is a group of adults, youth group, a preteen group, elementary school and a nursery for those under 5. For more information, visit Trinityct.org/E3.
BAPTISM CLASSES SCHEDULED—Pastor Jeremy has several upcoming virtual baptism classes—Sept. 23, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. We talk about what baptism is, how we do it, why we do it, our role, your role and how this all plays out in the “real life.” For more information, or to sign up, visit Trinityct.org/baptism.
8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION CAMP—Part of the journey to confirmation includes a camp during the 8th grade school year. This year, we are excited to be heading to Camp Arcadia for a fun weekend full of learning more about Jesus. The camp is on Oct.18-20. The cost will be $75 per student. This includes transportation, lodging, activities, and food. Registration is required as soon as possible and payment is due by Sept. 22. If you have an 8th grader and did not receive the Camp Arcadia email, contact Katie Erkkinen at
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
NEW MONDAY NIGHT WOMENS BIBLE STUDY—begins Monday Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Church Lounge. It is a 10-week study, "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
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
PAPER HUGS MEETS SEPT. 5—The next meeting of Paper Hugs is Thursday, Sept. 5 from 2-8 p.m. in the Church Lounge. Come when you can and leave when you must. No experience necessary. For information, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
SEPT. 15 COFFEE HOUR—Trinity’s 8th grade class would like to say thank you for your support over the last nine years. The class will be hosting the coffee hour on Sept. 15 between services. Please stop by for a cup of coffee and a free treat, along with a personal thank you from the class you have so generously supported.
SUPPORT LUTHERAN SPECIAL ED—Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM) is having its 19th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 16. Play a round of golf and raise funds for children who have learning needs. Golf, cart, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. Visit www.luthsped.org/2024-lsem-golf-outing for more information.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
GROUNDWORK GUATEMALA CAN UPDATE—Ongoing thanks to everyone, who brings cans and bottles for Groundwork Guatemala! As of the end of August, $759 has been raised this year. So, what are we doing with the money we raise? We are using it to pay schooling costs for children in the Groundwork program. This year, we are using it to sponsor 10th grade High School student Yefri L., who is majoring in auto mechanics. We are also using it to sponsor elementary students Allison R. (1st grade) and Emerson C. (4th grade). Separate Impact Mission funds also are used to support Oscar Tokay and Julian Perez, two Groundwork missionaries whom we have supported for several years. We will have pictures and additional information on these students and missionaries at the Coffee Corner soon. please keep those cans and bottles coming! *Do please note, rejected cans and bottles left at processing places in Meijer and Kroger (etc.) generally can't be redeemed (or are very difficult timewise to try and figure out where they might be redeemed). Therefore, it is best to leave them where they are.
THANK YOU FROM WELLSPRING—Many thanks to all who supported the Wellspring Cookie Sale. Many children will benefit from your generous support.—Wellspring Chapter 6
MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE EXTENDED—Trinity is now in Meijer’s fall Simply Give campaign. From now until Sept. 24, pick up one of the Simply Give cards at the register at the Meijer on Groesbeck. Scan them when you pay. They can be purchased in $10 increments. For every card purchased, Meijer donates $10, meaning $10 earns Trinity $20. Trinity’s next double match day is Saturday, Sept. 14. For every $10 card purchased, Meijer contributes $20, bringing the total to $30 for the pantry. For information, call 586-463-2921.
FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS—Trinity provides meals/casseroles to Family of God in Detroit once a 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.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
GSC Dinner Auction—Good Shephard Coalition is hosting its 12th annual dinner auction on Friday, Sept. 20, at Vintage House. Dinner is 6-7:30 p.m. with an auction following. Tickets are $40. For questions or to purchase tickets, visit gscmacomb.org or call the GSC Office at 586-307-8888.
This week at Trinity—Sept. 1-7, 2024
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Sunday (1) |
9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Outdoors |
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Monday (2) |
Building Closed-Labor Day |
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Tuesday (3) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
Scouts—Community Center |
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5:30 p.m. |
Women’s Veterans Group—Church Lounge |
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6 p.m. |
GriefShare—Chapel |
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7 p.m. |
Elders Meeting—Youth Lounge |
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Wednesday (4) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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Thursday (5) |
1 p.m. |
Blood Drive—Community Center |
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1:30 p.m. |
Diabetes Group—Meeting Room 1 |
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2 p.m. |
Paper Hugs—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting Group—Church Lounge |
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Friday (6) |
7 p.m. |
NA—Community Center |
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Saturday (7) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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CALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT—Trinity’s Senior Pastor Search Committee received the following acknowledgement from Pastor Barry regarding our call to serve as the next senior pastor. Please continue to pray for Pastor Barry and his family as they search for where God is leading them. Dear Chairperson and Members of Trinity Lutheran Church, I have received the call documents in the mail yesterday calling me to serve as your next senior pastor. I have already begun my prayerful consideration of this new opportunity to serve God in Clinton Township. During this time, I would humbly ask for your prayers as I seek God's will for not only myself, but for Trinity and Saint John's as well. I know this decision came about through an abundance of faithful thought and prayer on your part, and I assure you my deliberations will likewise be filled with much prayer and the desire for God's will to be done. I want to thank you in advance for your support and prayers as I continue to see where God is leading me over these next many days. May God richly bless and keep you in the sure comfort that is ours in Jesus. Pax, Rev. Matthew Barry |
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. John Rochester