Today at a Glance: Sunday, April 5, 2015 

6:30 a.m. Sunrise Worship

8 a.m. Traditional Easter Service

9:30 a.m. Traditional Easter Service

11 a.m. Contemporary Easter Worship

>What’s Happening at Trinity EASTER MONDAY—The church office as well as the entire building will be closed on Monday, April 6 in honor of Easter Monday. 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.  ANNOUCER ONLINE—The Announcer is delivered to e-mail inboxes every Friday afternoon. It is available to read in eBook format or as a PDF. It’s easy to sign up to get your copy sent to your email address. Visit www.trinityct.org and click Announcer/Newsletter. At the bottom of the page there is a box for an email address. Enter your address there and expect to get your digital Announcer the following Friday. If you have any questions or need help signing up, contact Rebecca Thomas at rthomas@trinityct.org.

This Week at Trinity April 6-April 11, 2015For a complete list of events at Trinity, visit trinityct.org and click on Calendar.

Monday (6) Church and School CLOSED

Tuesday (7) 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study—Youth Lounge

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

1:15 p.m. Tai Chi—Mini Gym

Wednesday (8) 6 a.m. Men’s Bible Study “How God Makes Man”—Church Lounge

Noon Kiwanis—Community Center

3:30 p.m. Market Day Pick Up—Community Center

6 p.m. Women’s League—Church Lounge

7 p.m. AA—Community Center

Thursday (9) 9:30 a.m. Pastoral Care Advisory Team—Church Lounge

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

Friday (10) 12:30 p.m. Health Ministry Team—Community Center

7 p.m. NA Meeting—Community Center

Saturday (11) 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge

PRAYER LISTMembers 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, Rochelle Maintzer, Claudia Sieger, Carl Seilaff, Denise Braga, Larry Kortz, Rev. Harry Henneman, Linda Pagel,  Kelly McLean, Carol Kinch, Holden Schalk, Rick Lynn, Howard AhoOthers 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, 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, 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; 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

>AnnouncementsWOMEN’S LEAGUE—Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Lounge.  This is the last meeting before the year-end banquet at Sycamore Hills GC on May 13. Tickets for the banquet are $22.  There's so much to be done including results from TXRH Fundraiser, Collection of Layette items (anything for newborns) for Wellspring Child & Family and our final Mite Box Collection.   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.  

>Coming SoonBAPTISM AT TRINITY—The next Baptism preparation class for families interested in having a child baptized at Trinity will be Thursdays, April 16 and 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. Childcare is available at no cost if requested in advance.  Please contact Jeremy Ashley at jashley@trinityct.org for more information regarding the baptism class or scheduling your child’s baptism. LOOKING FOR PRACTICAL WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR MONEY? – We’re offering a spring course of “Financial Peace University” right here at Trinity. It starts Thursday, April 16 from 7– 8:30 p.m. in our Church Lounge. You’ll learn ways to tell your money where to go, rather than wonder where it went. To register, go to www.fpu.com and select our location on the left side bar. Questions? Contact David Brown, 463-2921, ext. 108 or dbrown@trinityct.org MEN’S SOFTBALL—Men of Trinity interested in playing softball—We are in the process of assembling team(s) for local Lutheran fellowship league on Tuesday evenings to start May 26. Reasonable team fee.  Contact Brian Burnette at Briananthonyburnette@yahoo or (586)260-1284 or Damon Rosenthal at Damon.Rosenthal@comcast.net or (586) 876-1725. 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.  HANDBELL CONCERT—Capital City Ringers from Lansing and Bellissima! Handbell Ensemble from Oakland County will present a Spring Bronze Ring Handbell Concert at St. Peter, Macomb on April 18 at 7:30 pm. This is a rare opportunity to see and hear these two professional groups playing together.  The church is located on the corner of 24 Mile Road and Romeo Plank. Tickets are not required. A free-will offering will be taken. The concert will be followed by a social hour in the St. Peter Fellowship Hall 

>Worship THE STORY CONTINUES—Join us the next two weeks as we continue our celebration of the resurrection.  Readings for April 12: John 20:11-31 and Luke 24:13-35

 

>GrowADULT BIBLE CLASSES AND SUNDAY SCHOOL

(NO classes on Easter, April 5—New classes start Sunday, April 12) PASTOR-LED BIBLE STUDY – You’re invited to a new Sunday morning Bible study starting April 12 at 9:30 a.m. in our Chapel. Come and dig into the post-Easter Scripture references as presented by Pastors Ken Wise and Gary Richard. SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS resumes April 12 with: "THE STORY OF JESUS".... as seen through the harmony of all four Gospels.  Join us as we continue a chronological study of the life of Christ using all four of the Gospels to tell the story.  We pick up with the Story at the point where Jesus is deep within his period of ministry on earth. Class resumes on April 12 in Meeting Rooms 4-5, Leader:

Kathy Bell FEARLESS CONVERSATION – Resumes on April 12 in Meeting Room 1.  

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES  NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY - “The Prayer Link – Reaching the Unsaved for Christ.” Meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the Youth Lounge. We’ll study the need for prayer in bringing our unsaved loved ones to faith in Jesus Christ, including what Scripture says concerning salvation, faith, and prayer. Questions? Contact Bonnie Young 586-350-3222 or bonnie@youngsplace.org. NEW TUESDAY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – “The Early Church.” This video course features Ray Vander Laan in the “Faith Lessons” series. For Christians today, faith in God can sometimes seem to be a cerebral choice. For the early church, it was the difference between life and death. In this series, discover the passion and commitment early believers displayed as they claimed Jesus in the face of fierce consequences and powerful adversaries. Starts Tuesday, March 31at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Linda Gawinski. Location: Meeting Room 1. NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – “Spiritual Warfare – Overcoming the Enemy.” “Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (I Peter 5 :) In this series you’ll gain a thorough knowledge of the enemy’s tactics and schemes and learn to stand firm against his attacks and develop a strategy for living daily in victory. Starts Tuesday, April 7th, 9:30 a.m. Leaders: Lila Tirsell and Mary Hartman. Location: Youth Lounge.  NEW MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – “Lost Books?” Recent TV shows depict books like “TheGospel of Judas” or “The Gospel of Thomas.” Do these “lost books” really belong in the Holy Bible? This 4-session video series shows why the 66 books of the Bible are considered the inerrant Word of God – a trustworthy cover-to-cover revelation from God to man. Starts Wednesday, April 15, 6–7 a.m. Coffee, pastries and study guide provided. Location: Church Lounge. 

>Serve FOOD PANTRY—At this time, we are in need of (but not limited to) the following: pancake mix and syrup, canned soup, canned fruit, breakfast cereals/oatmeal, completed dinners, juices, Spaghetti “O,” jelly, cookies, rice, 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. WATER STATION VOLUNTEERS-Needed:12 or more adults to serve on water and cheer on 5k and half-marathon runners/walkers during the “Let’s Move! Festival” on Saturday, April 25. The station will be in front of Trinity as participants head to the finish line in downtown Mt. Clemens. Sign up in the church foyer Sunday, April 12 and 19, or contact Norm Duhaime, 586-468-3257..   

>Impact Missions

COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTER—The 20th Annual Fundraising Banquet, “Rooted in Love” will take place Thursday, April 23, at the Mirage Banquet Hall. The speaker is Fr. Agustino Torres. For more information or tickets, contact Linda Gawinski or Peggy Redoute, or email info@compassionpregnancy.org or call Kathy or Chris at 586-783-2229. Business are still needed to sponsor the banquet.  HELP NEEDED: Compassion Pregnancy has an opening for a receptionist. This is a paid, part-time job at the center. Find more information for this opening on the donation center bulletin board in the church foyer.  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 LIFETREE CAFÉ - There will be no Lifetree on April 5. 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: April 12-How do I know what God wants me to do, April 19-Inside the gun debate, April 26-Isolated and alone, imprisoned in Iran. Questions? Contact Pam Jones at 586-790-2004 or mspamelaj@yahoo.com.  

>Human CareBARNABAS 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 office is in Mt. Clemens (near Cass and Gratiot) in the Olympia Building, 117 Cass, in Suite 300. Counseling is provided by David Brown and Kristin Hardy. To make an appointment, call 586-468-0401 or email counseling@trinityct.org. “Refreshing relationships through Christ-centered professional counseling.”WANT TIME AWAY FOR JUST YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE? - When was the last time you set aside time, energy and resources just for you as a couple? A Lutheran Marriage Encounter might be just the thing! A weekend experience is coming up April 17-19 in Battle Creek. Info at GodLovesMarriage.org or contact David Brown. 

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 INPUT TALENT is based on your curiosity, which seems to have no limits. Question after question propels you to learn more and more. Sometimes you turn your curiosity to people and want to learn as much as possible about them, but for the most part you are driven to learn in general and in specialized areas of knowledge. The blessing of your Input talent is that you want to share all you learn and you can be a great communicator of this new knowledge. How do you use your Input talent in service of God and others? 

>School Happenings at TrinityOPEN 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. ATTENTION KROGER SHOPPERS—April is soon approaching and you need to re-enroll your KROGER card. If you are a part of the Kroger Community Rewards, and have a Kroger Plus card, you will need to update your information on their website. If you are NOT signed up & you do have a Kroger card, please enroll your card at www.krogercommunityrewards.com. Trinity’s NPO # is 83224. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Howard in the school office at 586.468.8511.  EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 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.   KITE DAY—Join us for our annual family event. Make and fly kites on April 18 from 12-3 p.m. in the Community center.  Hot dog lunch served from noon-1 p.m.  If you are able to help us for ½ hour, please call 586-463-8803 and talk to Karen Pitters. 

>Middle School & High School MinistryHIGH 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—There is no meeting this week, but 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.