Today at a Glance: Sunday, March 22, 2015

8 a.m. Worship

9:15 a.m. Wisdom of the Elder and the Wonder of the Young—Gym

9:15 a.m. 6th Grade Confirmation—Youth Lounge

9:15 a.m. 7/8th Grade Confirmation—Community Center

9:30 a.m. Fearless Conversation Bible Study—Meeting Room 1 and CL

9:30 a.m. Preschool BLAST—Kindergarten Classroom

11 a.m. Worship—Sanctuary

7 p.m. Lifetree Café—Gumbo’s, 53 N. Walnut, Mt. Clemens

>Foyer Activities WOMEN’S LEAGUE FUNDRAISER—Pick up fliers for the fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse. See Announcements for more information. PANCAKE BREAKFAST—Tickets are on sale for the Palm Sunday Pancake Break- fast and Bake Sale. See Announcements for more information. EASTER PLANTS—TODAY is the last day the Altar Guild will be selling Lilies, Mums and Hydrangeas to decorate our altar for Easter. Purchase a plant to dedicate to or memorialize a loved one. See the booth in the foyer.

>What’s Happening at Trinity

LIFE WITH JESUS—Whether you’re a lifelong believer or interested in finding out more about Christianity, this 12-week class is for you. Life with Jesus is for anyone who would like to attend, and is required of those considering membership, but doesn’t obligate you to become a member. Class will be on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., April 15–July 1, in the Church Lounge. Childcare is available. Questions? Contact Sue von Fange, 463-2921 X103 or svonfange@trinityct.org. To register, contact Robin Shuell, 463-2921 X143 or rshuell@trinityct.org. MIDWEEK LENTEN WORSHIP—Midweek Lenten worship are held each Wednesday in Lent at noon and 7 p.m. The services will be centered around the theme “The Crucified King.” We invite you to spend time with God during Lent in order to “fix your eyes” (Heb. 12) on the deep and passionate love of Christ. EASTER BASKETS—We will be handing out Easter Food Baskets to needy families on March 28. We are in need of vegetables, scalloped or au gratin potatoes, soup, eggs, boxed stuffing and frozen pies or cakes. Donations needing refrigeration may be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the church. If you or someone you know needs a basket or more info, contact the church office 586-463-2921.

This Week at Trinity March 23-28, 2015 For a complete list of events at Trinity, visit trinityct.org and click on Calendar.

Monday (23) 1 p.m. Alanon-Church Lounge

5:30 p.m. Early Childhood Center Dad’s Night—Gym

7 p.m. “The Prayer Link”—Youth Lounge

Tuesday (24) 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study-Gawinski—Meeting Room 1

9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study—Youth Lounge

Noon Fellowship with Seniors—Church Lounge

Noon Pint Sized Heros Blood Drive—Community Center

1:15 p.m. Tai Chi—Mini Gym

5:30 Early Childhood Center Dad’s Night—Gym

Wednesday (25) 6 a.m. Men’s Bible Study “How God Makes Man”—Church Lounge

9 a.m. MOPS Connection Cafe—Church Lounge

Noon Kiwanis—Community Center

Noon Lenten Worship—Chapel

7 p.m. Evening Lenten Worship—Church

7 p.m. First Communion—Youth Lounge

7 p.m. AA—Community Center

Thursday (26) 1 p.m. Hearing Loss Support Group—Church Lounge

5:30 p.m. Impact Mission Team Meeting—Meeting Room 3

6:30 p.m. Language Arts Fair—School

7 p.m. Trinity Purls Knitting Group—Community Center

7 p.m. Voices in Praise—Sanctuary

7 p.m. Life with Jesus—Church Lounge

Friday (27) 9 a.m. Athletic Directors Meeting—Community Center

6:30 p.m. Upwards Awards Ceremony—Gym

7 p.m. NA Meeting—Community Center

Saturday (28) 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge

9 a.m. Pack 157 Pinewood Derby—Community Center

5 p.m. Worship—Sanctuary

PRAYER LIST Members Who Are Ill/Recovering: Helen Luft, John Linder, Chuck Fisher, Edie Dolinar, Lynda Custer, Robert Munger, Eric Riviera, Shirley Kalke, Kathy MacRae, Evelyn Banach, Susan Wood, Zula Wright, Betty Daveloose, John Cress, Mary DeRidder,

Greg Dennis, Rochelle Maintzer, Claudia Sieger, Carl Seilaff, Denise Braga, Larry Kortz, Rev. Harry Henneman, Linda Pagel, Kelly

McLean, Carol Kinch, Holden Schalk Others Who Are Ill/Recovering: Emma Webb, Mike Zacklan, Matt Smiegul, Ruby Richardson, Barbara Hehl, Stacey Dunlop, Karen Kayser, Cindi Martens, Diane Aker, Virginia Binkley, Barbra Pacitto, Sabrina Fuller, Rita Baker, Shannon Rudnicki, Polly Lillegard, Connie Hellings, Matt Ray, Jeff Primo, Paula Krassa, Ken Kuczyski, Mike Hojnacki, Jennifer Vitale, Jeannie Thimph, Louie DiVergilio, Jacqui Rosenthal, Carol Clos, Nicholas Wilkins, Elizabeth Zeidler, David Fischer, Patricia Cain, Don Hall, Brian DiBartolomeo, Jason Wright, Amy Peters, Jonnell Whitekus, Bill Clos, Keziah Gitao, Nick & Monique Winninger, Charles Henl, David James, Margie McConnell, Carol Terrell, Tim Regal, Robert Standfest, Al Brzuszek, Mary Adlen, Dan Lombardo, Julie Morack, Kathy Starnes, Michelle Schulz, Gina Whitake Mocery, Marjorie Lashorn, Jennifer Finch, Patty Palermino, Charles Hehl, Helen Swanson, Jerry Dunn, Pam & Nick Sherevan, Patricia Mankoci, Dave Gray, Harry Bokano, Doug Aitchison, Paul Altavena, Jay Paulovics, Dan Layton, Jerry Kupinski, Adam Kessel, Jeni Janz, Patricia Parsons, Jean Wilber, Betty Mowery, Patricia Parsons, Cindy Schmidt, Jeanne Robinson, Jean Walther, Roberta Smith, Kimberly Reid, Nicholas Swan, Barb Krygel, Jim Voiland, Elaine Carr, Lou Carr, Lisa DeVoogd-Rasmussen, Bonnie Oke, Lee Smith, Julie Johnson, Donna Barczewski and family, Pat Krall In Memoriam: Irene Vernie, Baptisms: Jamison Lee Stark, Abby Maier and Thomas Maier Those Serving in the Armed Forces - Eric Arthur-Navy; Zachary Baumgarten-Army; Sgt. Major Louis Cage, Army, Afghanistan; Madeline Casey, Navy; Evan Ciesliga-Marines-Japan; Shelby Clippard- Navy; Lt. Colonel Joe Cognitore-Army; Mike Cuneo-Coast Guard; Chad Czischke , Chaplain-Army, Kuwait-Spc. Sgt. Lt. COL Richard Dembowski-Army; W.O. Jorge Dimmer- Marines; Major Don Ehrke, Pentagon; Melissa Flood, Navy-Bahrain; Isaac Gibson-Army, South Korea; Nathan

Holloway-Air Force; Staff Sgt. Joseph Jedenasty-Army, New Mexico; Michael Kayser; Alec Kohler, Navy; Kory Kramer; Sgt. Garret LaBudde-Army Africa; Thomas LeClair-Air Force-Qatar; Ethan LeClair-Army-Korea, Senior Chief Jason Lipka, SN Christopher F. MacArthur-Navy; David A. MacArthur-Army; Sally Maize-Navy; Pvt. Anthony Marsack-Army; Lt. Mario Marval-AF, England; Spc. Robert McDonald-Army; Lt. Scott McCormick- Army; Nicholas Mellon-Army; Rodrigo Mendoza-Army; Gary Mifsud– Navy; Lt. Matthew Moeser-Navy; Sgt. Clayton Muller-Army; Michael Niemczyk-Coast Guard; Renae Niemczyk-Air Force; Cpt. Derek Olivares-Air Force-England; Joseph Pomaville-Navy-California; Spencer Ray-Marines, Africa; Graham Puranen-Navy; PFO John Renard-Army; Zachary Rice-Navy, Japan; WO Michael Rich; Afghanistan; Cpt. Sean Schess-AF, Texas; Troy Sears-Air Force; Joshua Schumaker, Army, Hawaii, Brandon Spader-Air Force, Iraq, Nicky Spader, Air Force , Sgt. Christopher Stanifer-Army; Randy Tirsell-Army; Thomas Woloszyk-Air Force, England; Randy Yates, Army, Afghanistan, CPT; Jacob Yore, Civilians Supporting Military - Paula Smith

>Announcements FELLOWSHIP WITH SENIORS—Due to the blood drive, Fellowship with Seniors will meet in the Church Lounge on March 24, at noon. Bring your own lunch. Dessert, coffee and tea will be available. David Brown will be joining us with an interesting message, as usual. Euchre and 10,000 will be available. Newcomers welcome. ANNUAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE – “For Such a Time as This” Join us Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Sterling Inn Banquet Center. Join Keynote speaker Jennifer Shaw for a look at the Life of Esther, a Godly woman who was used mightily where she’d been placed, who can show us how to trust God for the big picture, even when we can’t see it in the moment. Registration Forms are at the Church Office from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. WOMEN’S LEAGUE FUNDRAISER—The Women’s League fundraiser will be at Texas Roadhouse (23 Mile and Gratiot, Chesterfield Twp.) on March 23 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bring a flyer and Women’s League will receive a percentage of your bill. Money raised will be used for mission work. We will sell baked goods at Texas Roadhouse. Flyers are available in lobby TODAY or by request at ChrisWomensLeague@gmail.com No flyers are available at the Texas Roadhouse. MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE—Trinity Men's Golf league’s spring meeting is March 23 at 7 p.m. in the Community center. Anyone interested in joining the league as a member or sub should attend. For info, call Glen Auten at 248-601-0705 or Korey Hart at 586-260-1756. The league plays Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at Golden Hawk golf course. PALM SUNDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND BAKE SALE—The 21st annual Kiwanis/ Boy Scout Troop 157 Pancake Breakfast and Famous Bake Sale, featuring Rosco the Clown, will be on Palm Sunday, March 29. Tickets will be available in the lobby TODAY. $6 for adults and $5 for Children under 12. FREE MOVIE-NEW DATE—Join Thrivent on Saturday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the MJR Theater Partridge Creek for “Cinderella.” The event is free, sponsored by Thrivent Financial reps Michael Neaton and Dave Collins. Registration is open to the first 100 people. Children must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or legal guardian. To register, call (586) 468-7771 or michael.neaton@thrivent.com. LUTHERAN NORTH DRAMA PRODUCTION—On March 27 and 28 at 7p.m., laugh the winter blues away at the Lutheran High North drama production of “Annie Play will Do.” Suitable for all ages. Tickets are available at the door: Adults/$10; seniors and students/$5. DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE–Trinity’s Daddy Daughter Dance is Saturday, April 25 in the Trinity Gym. Food, music, photos and dancing…more details to come! Volunteers are needed to help sell tickets, set up tables, decorate, serve food and clean up. Contact Jackie Olivares, Heather Burek, Danielle Baker or David Brown.

>Worship LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW YOU’RE HERE—Check into Facebook! It’s a great witness to your network of friends.

PRAYER VIGIL—Please join us for prayer for persecuted Christians around the world. Wednesday, March 25, at 7:45 pm, Immediately following the Lenten Midweek service. May God grant us the Holy Spirit’s presence as we pray. HOLY WEEK—Join us at the following services as we celebrate Holy Week: Mar. 28/29–Palm Sunday (Regular Schedule), April 2 – Maundy Thursday—worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., April 3–Good Friday—Worship at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., April 5–Easter Sunday—worship at 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

>Grow “WISDOM AND WONDER” – Our Lenten spiritual emphasis continues today at 9:15 a.m. with continental breakfast in our School Gym. Children from Kindergarten through Grade 5 are included in this series. PRESCHOOL BLAST – (for ages 3-4) Preschool BLAST meets during the Lenten season with age-appropriate Bible lessons for these younger children. Lead teacher: Michelle Laskowski. Location: School Kindergarten Room. “FEARLESS CONVERSATION” This study based on 1-2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and Psalms continues in the Church Lounge at 9:30 a.m. Leaders: Allen and Debbie Pienkowski and Vicki Marshall.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY –“The Holy Spirit–The Lutheran Difference.” Spiritual gifts. Time: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Linda Gawinski. Location: Room 1.

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – “How God Makes Men” – Based on ten men from the Old and New Testaments. Study continues on Wednesdays from 6–7 a.m. Coffee and pastries provided. Location: Church Lounge. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – “John – The Word Made Flesh. This study continues on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Lila Tirsell. Location: Youth Lounge.

NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY-“The Prayer Link – Reaching the Unsaved for Christ” will meet Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Youth Lounge starting March 30. We will examine the need for prayer in bringing our unsaved loved ones to faith in Jesus Christ. Questions? Contact Bonnie Young 586-350-3222 or bonnie@youngsplace.org

>Serve

PINT SIZE HEROES—The Trinity School Blood is March 24 from 1-6:45 p.m. in the Community Center. Sign up at redcrossblood.org. Enter sponsor code: trinityct. Appointment donors will be given priority over walk-ins.

FOOD PANTRY—At this time, we are in need of (but not limited to) the following: pancake mix and syrup, canned soup, spaghetti sauce/noodles, canned fruit, breakfast cereals/oatmeal, mac-n-cheese, Hamburger and Tuna Helpers, canned veggies, canned tuna, bread, toiletries such as toilet paper, paper towel, laundry soap, dish soap, bath soap, hand lotion.

PANTRY VOLUNTEER NEEDED— We are in need of someone to assemble food boxes from the pantry for those who call with requests. This position is in rotation with two others and may only be needed 1-2 times per week. Contact Robin Shuell at 586-463-2921 x143 or e-mail rshuell@trinityct.org.

ALTAR GUILD—If you’re looking for a way to serve at Trinity consider the Altar Guild. We provide support for our worship services in a variety of ways. For more info, contact Crista Collins at csc14@comcast.net or 586-949-7126.

>Impact Missions FAMILY OF GOD (FOG) MISSION has an urgent and constant need for paper products as attendance is up at services and Bible studies and we always serve food with the Word. Please consider contributing paper towels, plates, bowls and cups. Plastic shopping bags and coffee are high volume needs as well. Place your contribution in the FOG box at the Donation Center.

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UPWARD BASKETBALL CELEBRATION—All are invited to celebrate the outreach of Upward Basketball & Cheer at our closing event on Friday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Trinity Gym. Crowd-pleaser Mark Lippard, internationally known juggler and unicyclist, will perform. Great door prizes, too! Lots of fun for all ages.

LIFETREE CAFÉ - For clips and topic descriptions, go to lifetreecafe.com. Lifetree uses personal stories on video to help us explore topics, gain new insights, and see God-at-work in fresh ways. Sundays, 7 p.m., at Gumbo’s, 53 N. Walnut St. (1/2 way between Macomb Place & New St.) Upcoming topics include: March 22—Be Happy, March 29-How to Be True to Your Faith. Also, Lifetree needs help on the Friendship team and on the communications team. Questions? Contact Pam Jones at 586-790-2004 or mspamelaj@yahoo.com.

>Human Care BARNABAS MINISTRY—Barnabas Ministry is a friendly group going to visit our homebound members. If you know someone who would like a visit, please call the church office at 586-463-2921.

HAVE A GOOD MARRIAGE, BUT WANT TO MAKE IT GREAT? - Lutheran Marriage Encounter is one way to rekindle that original “spark” when you first said, “I DO.” Looking for ways to inspire and uplift your marriage relationship? The next weekend experience is coming up April 17-19 in Battle Creek. Find more info at GodLovesMarriage.org or contact David Brown (dbrown@trinityct.org).

STEPHEN MINISTRY- O Lord, our good shepherd, just as you care for your flock and for the lost sheep, you call us to care for those within and outside our congregation who are struggling with the challenges of life. Help each of us to recognize their needs so that we can reach out with your love and compassion. Help us also to recognize those who could benefit from additional care so that we may guide them to our pastors and Stephen leaders. We pray in the name of Jesus Amen. Call the church office to reach a Stephen leader.

>Member Engagement ABOUT TALENTS—God has uniquely designed each of us with a set of talents. We offer the 7-week Living Your Strengths Journey 3-4 times/year to help you uncover your “Top 5” talent themes and how they make you “you.” Following is 1 of 34 themes and how it’s designed to bless… Might it be one of yours?

THE BLESSING OF THE INCLUDER TALENT involves your ability to see outsiders and those who have been marginalized. You can see people who are physically on the outside, but most remarkably, you can discern who feels left out even though they may be physically in the middle of a group. You take action to bring people into the group, and this willingness to bring people in gives you an enormous amount of courage. You can build relationships with literally anyone. But your specialty in relationship building is with the “invisible people” and people whom others ignore. You instinctively know what to say and how to include those whom others ignore and leave out. How do you use your Includer talent in service of God and others?

>School Happenings at Trinity OPEN ENROLLMENT—Trinity is accepting enrollment for the 2015-16 school year from the community. Please encourage your neighbors and friends to call the school office at 586-468-8511 for more information.

RENDEVOUZ AT THE READING REVOLUTION—Rock out with grades K-8 at Trinity’s Reading Revolution on Thursday evening, March 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. Parents, relatives, and friends are invited to raise the roof on the books we have read this year.

LIBRARY BOOK DEDICATION—The Trinity School library is asking for your help to build our book collection. There is a variety of books in different reading levels and price ranges. Please contact Mrs. Sharon Meseke at smeseke@trinityct.org or call the school office at 586-468-8511. If you choose to help, dedicate it to whomever you choose and sticker will be put in the book. The library has used this program before and, even today, our students find stickers of dedication, sometimes to former Trinity students who now have children of their own in the school.

NOW ENROLLING—Trinity Early Childhood Center is enrolling for half-day preschool classes for fall 2015. We have some openings in our Terrific Twos, Three and Four Year-Old Preschool and Young Fives Classes. Please call the center at 586-463-8803 or stop in for more information.

>Middle School & High School Ministry

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS—Don’t forget that we meet together on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month @ 6 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Questions? Contact Jenna Thompson at

jennalthompson@gmail.com or PB at pastorbrian@trinityct.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOLERS—Don’t forget - there are regular Middle School [6th-8th] events on Sunday’s when there is NO Confirmation starting at 4 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Questions? Contact the Chauvins at chauvin12@comcast.net or PB at pastorbrian@trinityct.org.