March 15, 2015 Announcer

Today at a Glance: Sunday, March 15, 2015

>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 Breakfast and Bake Sale. See Announcements for more information. >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 held 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 [email protected]. To register, contact Robin Shuell, 463-2921 X143 or [email protected]. 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 a little extra intentional time with God during Lent in order to “fix your eyes” (Heb. 12) on the deep and passionate love of Christ. Our mid-week services are led by Pastor Gary. EASTER BASKETS—We will be handing out Easter Food Baskets to needy families on March 28. We rely on the generosity of Trinity members to make this event a success. We are in need of hams, 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 for info, call the church office at 586-463-2921.

8 a.m. Worship

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

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

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

11 a.m. Worship—Sanctuary

4 p.m. Middle School Ministries—Youth Lounge

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

This Week at Trinity March 16-21, 2015 For a complete list of events at Trinity, visit TrinityCT.org and click on Calendar

Monday (16) 10 a.m. Barnabas Ministry—Meeting Room 3

1 p.m. Alanon-Church Lounge

6 p.m. Women’s League—Community Center

6:45 p.m. Upward Practice—Gym

7 p.m. “James: Mercy Triumphs”—Youth Lounge

Tuesday (17)

9 a.m. Trinity Quilters for LWR—Community Center

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

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

1:15 p.m. Tai Chi—Mini Gym


7 p.m. Mission Council Meeting—Church Lounge

7 p.m. Living Your Strengths—Meeting Room 1

Wednesday (18)

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

9 a.m. MOPS General Meeting—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 (19)


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 (20) 12:30 p.m. Health Ministry Team—Community Center

PRAYER LIST Members Who Are Ill/Recovering: Helen Luft, Carol Matthews, John Linder, Chuck Fisher, Edie Dolinar, Lynda Custer, Robert Munger, Eric Riviera, Shirley Kalke, Kathy MacRae, Irene Vernie, Evelyn Banach, Susan Wood, Zula Wright, Betty Daveloose, John Cress, Mary DeRidder, Greg Dennis, Rochelle Maintzer, Victoria Nieman, Claudia Sieger, Carl Seilaff, Denise Braga, Zula Wright, Larry Kortz, Rev. Harry Henneman, Linda Pagel, Kelly McLean, Carol Kinch 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, Mark Ramsey, 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, Rose Harmon, 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 In Memoriam: William Behnke Baptisms: Addison Ann LaMont, Alyssa Skye Davey, Hannah Sue Heath, Santina

Louise Worswick, Colin J. Teutsch 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

7 p.m. NA Meeting—Community Center

Saturday (21)

7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge

9 a.m. Upward Game Day —Gym

5 p.m. Worship—Sanctuary

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 Supportnig Military - Paula Smith >Announcements FREE MONEY FOR TRINITY—Only 72 of 234 eligible Thrivent members have designated Trinity to receive their Choice Dollars. This money is used to support Trinity at no cost to you. The 2014 Choice Dollars must be designated by March 31. You must re-designate annually. Take these steps to direct Choice Dollars to Trinity: Visit Thrivent.com/choicedollars, click on the red Get Started button and log in. Select Trinity Church, School or ECC. Thrivent Choice brought in $14,781 in 2014. 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 [email protected] 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. We will vote on key items for the season. 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 on Sunday, March 22, after services. $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 [email protected]. 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.” The theatre teacher must put on a play the next evening and enlists the help of two

students who have broken up. Since they refuse to work together, half the cast prepares to present the musical “Annie” while the other half prepares “Annie Get Your Gun.” Suitable for all ages. Tickets are available at the door: Adults/$10; seniors and students/$5.

>Worship LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW YOU’RE HERE—Check into Facebook! It’s a great witness to your network of friends. EASTER PLANTS—Easter is quickly approaching, altar guild will be selling again this year Lilly's, Mums and Hydrangeas. The sale dates TODAY and next Sunday, before and after all services with a final sale date of March 22. Let's all celebrate our risen Lord and Savior by placing flowers in memory or in honor loved ones. 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. PREACHING SERIES: “Jesus. . .In His Own Words” continues this week. Join us as we listen to the very words of Christ as recorded in the gospels and examine what they mean for our lives. Next week’s reading: Matthew 19:16-30 >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. The study continues on 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. “BETH MOORE” BIBLE STUDY – “James – Mercy Triumphs.” This video study examines the New Testament epistle of James. Continues on Mondays at 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Leader: Bonnie Young. Location: Youth Lounge. >Serve PINT SIZE HEROES—The Trinity School Blood is Tuesday, 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 looking for someone to put a food boxes together for those in need of assistance. This position would be put 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 at [email protected]. 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 [email protected] or 586-949-7126. CALLING ALL GARDENERS—As spring approaches, Trinity is looking for volunteers to help maintain the gardens around the building. Contact Rick Wyatt at [email protected] or 586-463-2921 x106 for information. >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. >Share 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 15—Only One Way to God, March 22—Be Happy. Lifetree needs help on the Friendship team and on the communications team. Questions? Contact Pam Jones at 586-790-2004 or [email protected]. >Human Care LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES—All are welcome to the Living Well With Diabetes fourth session in the community center on March 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Our guest speaker is Marcia Reylea, MIS, LBSW, CACM, Gerontologist. The topic Diabetes and Dementia is there a Link? For further information please contact Karen Cuneo 586-469-4148. 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. TRINITY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING – Trinity’s counseling service for members and non-members has a new office in Mt. Clemens. Counseling is provided by our Minister for Adult Education & Family Life, David Brown and by Kristin Hardy, our Confirmation Director. Both are trained, licensed and certified as counselors. For an appointment, call 586-468-0401 or e-mail [email protected]. 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 among us who could benefit from additional care so that we may guide them to our pastors and Stephen leaders, who can help them receive the special attention they need. 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 IDEATION TALENT begins with your love of ideas and the way you so quickly learn new concepts and principles. You are not passive. It is as if you take ideas and then begin spinning them around in your mind. With each new idea, you spin it around with the many other ideas you already have, and this does two things. First, you generate new connections and insights about ideas and their implications. Second, the spinning of your ideas often results in new ideas. The blessing of Ideation is the creativity of generating new ideas as a result of contemplating and reviewing the ideas. How do you use your Ideation 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. BOOK FAIR FOLLOW UP—A huge thank you to Debi Puchalski and Danielle Nieman for their leadership with the Book Fair this year! The Book Fair money raised surpassed last year’s total so Mr. Petzold will have a fun reward for the students. Thank you, parents, for helping as volunteers, and for helping your child have great books to foster their love of reading. 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 [email protected] 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. >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 [email protected] or PB at [email protected]. MIDDLE SCHOOLERS—Don’t forget - there are regular Middle School [6th-8th] events on Sunday’s when there is NO Confirmation. Those events begin at 4 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Questions? Contact the Chauvins at [email protected] or PB at [email protected].

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March 15, 2015 Announcer