What’s Happening at Trinity—March 16, 2025
PAUL FINAZZO RETIREMENT COFFEE HOUR-Paul Finazzo’s last Sunday as worship director is Easter Sunday, April 20. However, Trinity wants to wish him well during a coffee hour planned for Sunday, April 6. Come say farewell to Paul and celebrate his upcoming retirement.
EASTER FLOWER SALES—Easter flowers order are open! Help us to decorate the sanctuary by purchasing a plant. A single lily is $13, mums are $15 and hydrangeas are $25 and Azaleas are $23. Self-serve sale run through March 23. For more information, contact Kathy Conrad at 586-914-4512.
SUMMER CAMP OPEN ENROLLMENT—Registration for Summer Camp is underway. Visit Trinityct.org/summercamp to get all the information you need on how to register, fees and planned activities.
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS WANTED—If you know a 6th-12th grade student looking to work with kids, our summer camp has openings for Volunteer Counselors. The VCs assist the cabin leaders. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Those interested must attend a orientation and training sessions on Sunday, March 16 at 10 a.m. OR Wednesday, April 9 at 5:15 p.m. For information, contact the ECC office at 586-463-8803.
CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED—Summer Camp Counselors work in pairs with up to 20 children and a volunteer counselor assistant to lead kids through their days. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday with no weekends. For more information, visit Trinityct.org/ECCemployment and complete the childcare job application. If you have questions, contact Pastor Jeremy at
>ENGAGE GOD
LENT MIDWEEK SERVICE— Throughout Lent, we offer midweek, midday services on Wednesdays at noon in the chapel. These short services help focus our minds on the sacrifice of Jesus to save us from our sins, purely through God’s grace.
E3 CONTINUES THIS WEEK—E3 resumes on Wednesday, March 12 with our current offerings. Free dinner is served at 6 p.m. followed by the meetings at 6:30 p.m. There is something for everyone in the family. In addition to a nursery for the youngest attendees, there is also an elementary group, a preteen group (4th and 5th graders) and the middle and high school youth group. There are also two adults Bible studies for adults. For more information, call the Church Office at 586-463-2921.
BAPTISM CLASSES—Another Zoom baptism classes is coming up on Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in baptism for you or your child, visit Trinityct.org/baptism. The class focuses on baptism, what it is and why we do it, and 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
CROSSTALK AUDIO DEVOTIONS will be available during the season of Lent. These 5-minute daily devotions can be sent directly into your email inbox beginning March 5. If you’d like to be included and have not received Crosstalk in the past, go to Trinityct.org/crosstalk to sign up. You can also find these devotions on iTunes or ask your Alexa enabled device “Play Trinity Lutheran Crosstalk Podcast.” See Trinityct.org/Crosstalk for information.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES AND CLASSES
NEW MONDAY NIGHT WOMENS BIBLE STUDY—A new Monday Night Ladies Bible Study starts Monday, March 10. We will study "The Gospel on the Ground,” (the book of Acts) byt Kristi McLelland. We meet in the Church Lounge at 6:30 p.m. All women are welcome. Questions? Contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222 by cell or text.
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. Coffee, study guides and fellowship await you! Questions? Contact Pat Anderson at
SATURDAY MORNING MEN’S STUDY—A Saturday morning men’s Bible study at 8 a.m. This group meets in the Church Lounge. For more information, contact Brian Lanko at
>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE
WOMEN’S LEAGUE MEETING Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m., Church Lounge. We’ll be discussing possible offsite activities, our April Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser, April Wellspring collection, May Banquet, and more. Visitors are always welcome. For information, contact Debbie Graham-Large at (313)318-6513.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER! It’s coming! The Women’s League Texas Roadhouse fundraiser! Save the date Tuesday, April 1. Information coming soon!
Kindred Spirits—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, March 21 at noon in the Church Lounge. All widows are welcome to join. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Holley at 586-243-9757.
JOIN TRINITY’S PRAYER TEAM—Trinity has a group of people who pray over the submissions that come in from our website and special requests. If you are interested in praying for those in need, provide your name and email address to Audrey Lidtke at No meetings required.
CALLING ALL MILITARY MEMBERS—If you or a family member are serving in the armed forces, contact Pastor Gary. We’d like to make sure our records are up to date and we are praying for you. For more information, email or call 586-463-2921.
>ENGAGE THE WORLD
HARP UPDATE—Trinity’s HARP team meets on Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. We welcome former and new team members. Collections for “HOUSE IN A BOX” and “DESIGN YOUR OWN HYGIENE” kits are currently underway- information is by the HARP house in the foyer. 2.5-gallon zip lock bags for hygiene kits are in the foyer free to take. Items can also be placed in the HARP house or HARP bins along the wall outside the nursery. Please sign and doodle on the HARP house in the church lobby. Please direct questions to Shawn McCormick at 586-610-1127.
FEED THOSE IN NEED-Trinity provides meals/casseroles for Family of God in Detroit monthly on the second Wednesday. Volunteers are needed to cook or donate a dish. Cash donations are also accepted at the Church Office or via Venmo to Cathy Essig (@CLEssig). Family of God serves meals to over 100 people in Detroit 6 days a week. Call Karen Langreet at (586) 445-2460 or (586) 291-6273. For more information on Family of God, visit www.fogdetroit.com.
>SCHOOL AND ECC
SPRING BREAK—The school is on spring break Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28. Classes resume on Monday, March 31. The school office will be closed during spring break.
CEREAL DRIVE—The school is collecting boxes of breakfast cereal for Macomb Foster Closet. Before shipping them off to Macomb Foster Closet, we will create a domino run with the boxes. The goal is to create a longer domino run through the school hallway than last year. Can you help? Boxes of cereal can be left in the church foyer or delivered to the school before April 9.
OPEN ENROLLMENT—Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open at Trinityct.org/admissions. If you have any questions, contact the school office. (586-468-8511). Registration for Trinity ECC’s preschool programs and Great Start Readiness Program is open as well. Check them out at Trinityct.org/ECC.
>ANNOUNCEMENTS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST —Kiwanis and Troop 157 hold the Annual Pancake Breakfast on April 13 at 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the gym. Tickets can be purchased at the door. There are pancakes (gluten free available), eggs and sausage. Stay tuned for details.
PASTOR GARY’S RETIREMENT-Pastor Gary’s last Sunday at Trinity is Sunday, June 15. There will be one service that Sunday and a reception is planned for noon-3 p.m. at the Italian American Cultural Society. Mark the date on your calendar. Ticket information and more details will be available soon.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES—Trinity’s Girl Scout troop will be selling cookies in the Church Foyer on Sunday, April 13. Plan to bring your money to support our Girl Scouts.
BAPTISM JARS—If you child received a jar of gems or marbles at their baptism and you don’t know what to do with them once they are removed each week, bring them to the Welcome Center. We have provided a jar to collect the gems you no longer need. You can bring them each week, or save them up and return a group at once. They will be sanitized and recycled.
DIRECT YOUR CHOICE DOLLARS TO THE ROOF—All Thrivent members have Choice Dollars to distribute to non-profit organizations. Thrivent members’ 2024 Choice Dollars need to find a home before March 31. All funds designated to Trinity Lutheran Church, School and ECC will be allocated to the Restore the Roof fund. There are two ways two for directing Choice Dollars. Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say "Thrivent Choice" at the prompt. Please take a few minutes and designate Trinity.
This week at Trinity—March 16-22, 2025
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Sunday (16) |
9 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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10 a.m. |
Summer Camp Training—Youth Lounge |
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11 a.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
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Monday (17) |
1 p.m. |
Alanon—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Mel Ott Practice—Gym |
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6:30 p.m. |
Ladies Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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6:30 p.m. |
Tai Chi—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
Confirmation Module—Youth Lounge |
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Tuesday (18) |
9:30 a.m. |
Women’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5:30 p.m. |
Scouts—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
Mel Ott Practice-Gym |
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6:30 p.m. |
Women’s League—Church Lounge |
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Wednesday (19) |
6 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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Noon |
Midweek Lent Service—Chapel |
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Noon |
Kiwanis—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
E3 Dinner—Cafeteria |
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6:30 p.m. |
E3 Group Meeting—Various Rooms |
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Thursday (20) |
9:30 a.m. |
Trinity Quilters—Community Center |
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6 p.m. |
ECC Dad’s Night—Gym |
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7 p.m. |
First Communion Class—Community Center |
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7 p.m. |
Purls Knitting Group—Church Lounge |
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Friday (21) |
Noon |
Kindred Spirits—Church Lounge |
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7 p.m. |
NA-Community Center |
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Saturday (22) |
8 a.m. |
Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge |
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5 p.m. |
Worship—Sanctuary |
PRAYER LIST
Special Prayers
- † For the sick and suffering
- † For the Ministry of our School
- † For all who serve at Trinity; for the faithful use of gifts and talents
- † For the Senior Pastor search process
- † For our mission partner Hope for Haiti
- † For our sister congregation St. John, Ray Twp.