Trinity Announcer for Sept. 15, 2024

What’s Happening at Trinity—Sept. 15, 2024

8TH GRADE 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.

E3 RESUMES THIS WEEK—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 for adults, youth group, a preteen group, elementary school and a nursery for those under 5. If you plan to participate, sign your name on our bulletin board circles and pick up a copy of the Red Letter Challenge book (one per household please). For more information, visit Trinityct.org/E3.

LIFE WITH JESUS CLASS STARTS THURSDAY—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.

COLLEGE STUDENTS—Are you or do you have a student in college? We want to connect with them! We miss our college students, especially when they move away for school. As a way to engage with them throughout the school year, we are collecting college contact information. If you are a student or parent of a Trinity college student, visit www.trinityct.org/college, to submit their college contact information.

>ENGAGE GOD

RED LETTER CHALLENGE—Trinity begins the 40-day Red Letter Challenge today. It's a 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). There are several ways to get involved with it. First, each Sunday, the sermon will be focused on the week’s theme. Also, our E3 groups and Tuesday (ladies) and Wednesday morning (men) Bible studies will center on the Red Letter Challenge. If you plan to participate, sign your name on our bulletin board, pick up a copy of the book (one per household please) and follow us on Facebook.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH—Ms. Elizabeth continues Children’s Church during the 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday mornings. The kids will leave the sanctuary as a group before the sermon and head to the Church Lounge for a special message designed just for them. They return after the sermon.

PARENTS OF SMALL CHILDREN—The church nursery is available during Sunday morning church services. The nursery is for children three and under, is free to use and staffed by trained childcare providers. It is located through the back of the church foyer and to the left of courtyard.

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

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 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

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 on 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 involved in our Lutheran churches from across the globe to gather centered around our Savior - where there are opportunities to learn, play, serve, grow and worship together. Nationally renowned speakers, bands, comedians, artists and many others bring the saving message home to those in attendance. Please come and hear about this once in a lifetime event. Registration ends mid October for this event. Please reach out to Kristin Hardy at for more information.

WOMEN’S LEAGUE NEEDS YOU….IF you’re a woman 50+ yrs. old, enjoy making new Trinity friends, are thankful for God’s blessings in your life, and want to share God’s love with those less fortunate. We need YOU because we’ve lost numerous older members over the last several years and can’t continue to raise and donate the same amount of funds and gifts ($13,181 – year ending 6/24) with a declining membership. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month, September-June, typically 6:30-8 p.m. Three of our 10 meetings are “celebrations!” This is NOT a “stuffy” group. Concerned you might end up sitting alone? You won’t be. Tables are intentionally equally filled. Interested? Please stop by our first meeting of the WL year on Tues, Sept. 17. (Even if you’re not 50 yet!) For more information, contact Debbie Graham-Large at 313-318-6513 

WOMEN’S LEAGUE MEETING Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m., Church Lounge. It’s our first meeting of the WL year and time to brainstorm fundraisers, activities, speakers, celebrations, and more for the upcoming 10 months. We’ll start with a light snack, hear updates, share ideas, determine preferences, and finish by 8 p.m. Curious to learn more about WL? This is the perfect meeting to visit! For more information, contact Debbie Graham-Large at 313-318-6513.

WELLSPRING MEETING will be held on Sept. 24 at St. Peters, 6745 Palms Rd., Fair Haven. The meeting begins at noon with lunch of soup, salad, and dessert. If you want to bring a sandwich to go with, feel free to do so. Mike Reford is the speaker showing videos of summer camp and what’s going on in the world of Wellspring. Come here about the results of our Summer Cookie sales, Sandy will sharing how you can participate in the Mo Town Soup fundraiser, a collection of Back-to-School Supplies will be taken if you choose to donate an item or two. Everyone is invited! For more info, email Jane Davis at

WIDOWS GROUP—Did you know Trinity has a group for widows? This group, Kindred Spirits meets monthly on a Friday for fellowship and camaraderie and then the group goes out to lunch. Kindred Spirits group meets this Friday, Sept. 20 at noon in the Church Lounge. All widows are welcome to join. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Holley at 586-243-9757.

>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). it is best to leave them where they are.

MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE—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. For information, call 586-463-2921.

FAMILY OF GOD DINNERS—Trinity provides meals 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.

This week at Trinity—Sept. 15-21, 2024

PRAYER LIST

Special Prayers 

• † For the sick and suffering
• † For the Ministry of our School
• † For all who serve at Trinity and for the faithful use of gifts and talents
• † For the Senior Pastor search process
• † For our nation, its leaders, and our citizens
• † For our mission partner Camp Restore—Detroit
• † For our sister congregation Immanuel, Macomb