Trinity Announcer for Sept. 22, 2024

What’s Happening at Trinity—Sept. 22, 2024

RED LETTER CHALLENGE—Trinity is in week 2 of the 40-day Red Letter Challenge today. It's a deep-dive into living out the words and teachings of Jesus. This week focuses on Forgiving (both receiving and giving). 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 want to participate, books are still available at the Welcome Center (one per household please).

E3 CONTINUES THIS WEEK—Our Wednesday evening programs for the whole family continues Wednesday, Sept. 25. 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.

WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON AT TRINITY? SO MUCH! —As Trinity’s school and Early Childhood Center kick off the school year, we captured a lot of pictures and videos and stories and posted them on our social media channels as well as our website. Search for TrinityLutheranCT on Facebook and TrinityLutheran on Instagram. Check it out on our website! Visit Trinityct.org and scroll down to the articles and photo albums section.

>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

2024 CONFIRMANDS—The first confirmation meeting is Sunday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. This three-part series prepares the students for the Rite of Confirmation on Oct. 27.The other dates, Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 are in the evening. If you are eligible for confirmation and have not received the confirmation packet or if you have questions, contact Mrs. Hardy 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

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 

WELLSPRING MEETING is 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

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 contact 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 with a declining membership. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month, September-June, typically 6:30-8 p.m. Our next meeting is Oct. 15 so plan to join us. For more information, contact Debbie Graham-Large at 313-318-6513 

>ENGAGE THE WORLD 

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.

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/

>ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAST MEMBERS WANTED—Lutheran North Theatre Company presents Wizard of Oz! They need 3rd - 8th graders to be a part of the cast at LHN (limited spaces). Showtimes are Nov. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. Practices begin in early October. Complete the form at the link below if your child is interested in being a part of this production. https://forms.office.com/r/RfjfvwmcEJ

LUTHERAN NORTH HOMECOMING—Homecoming activities at LHN start this Wednesday! On Wednesday at 7 p.m., the varsity volleyball team returns home for a game. On Friday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m., the varsity soccer team will take to the field. At 7 p.m., the varsity football team kicks off for a game against University Liggett School. Lutheran North uses the GoFan app or credit cards for admission fees. Those 12 or younger and current Lutheran North students are free. Those 13 and older are $7 and seniors 62 and over are $5. For more information, visit LutheranNorth.com.

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 who are on the Autism spectrum and their parents to get together for fun, food and camaraderie. The group meets on the second Saturday of each month from 7-10 p.m., September-May. The group handles their own custodial needs and just need someone to be on hand to supervise the building during that time. For more information, contact Lisa Riviera at 586-463-2921 ext. 111 or email

This week at Trinity—Sept. 22-28, 2024

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 nation, its leaders, and our citizens
• † For our mission partner Lutheran High School Association
• † For our sister congregation St. Peter, Macomb