Today at a Glance: Sunday, April 26, 2015

8 a.m. Traditional Worship

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

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

9:30 a.m. Pastor-led Bible Study—”Myth or Reality”—Chapel

9:30 a.m. “The Story of Jesus”—Meeting Room 4 & 5

9:30 a.m. Fearless Conversation—Greg Gellert—Meeting Room 1

9:30 a.m. Fearless Conversation—Church Lounge

9:30 a.m. Sunday School—Mini Gym

9:30 a.m. Sunday School (Preschool) Kindergarten Room

11 a.m. Contemporary Worship

4 p.m. Middle School Ministries—Youth Lounge

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

>What’s Happening at Trinity

COMMITMENT WEEKEND MAY 16/17—Theme: All In. Join us as we renew our commitments to Jesus and his mission for the coming year. THE “ENGAGE GOD” 14-DAY BIBLE CHALLENGE—In preparation for our commitment weekend we are inviting everyone to participate in a 14-day Bible challenge. It’s simple. Read one passage a day (Read it multiple times to let it sink in.) and allow that Word from God to fill you and speak to you. Then reflect on this question: What is God saying to me today? If you use social media and would like to share how God is speaking to you through His Word post your thoughts on our Trinity Facebook page or send us a “tweet” @trinity_ct or #engagegodtct. Here are the readings for the 14 Day Bible Challenge:

April 27 John 3:16-17 May 4 Matthew 16:24-25

April 28 1 Timothy 6:6-10 May 5 Ephesians 2:8-10

April 29 Romans 5:1-8 May 6 Colossians 2:6-9

April 30 Philippians 4:4-7 May 7 Ecclesiastes 2:22-26

May 1 Acts 20:32-35 May 8 1 John 4:7-12

May 2 Romans 8:35-39 May 9 John 15:5-8

May 3 Luke 12:13-21 May 10 Matthew 6:25-34

This Week at Trinity April 27-May 3, 2015

For a complete list of events at Trinity, visit trinityct.org and click on Calendar.

Monday (27) 1 p.m. Alanon—Church Lounge

7 p.m. The Prayer Link—Women’s Study—Youth Lounge

Tuesday (28) 9:30 a.m. Spiritual Warfare Study—Youth Lounge

9:30 a.m. The Early Church Study—Meeting Room 1

Noon Fellowship with Seniors—Community Center

1:15 p.m. Tai Chi—Mini Gym

6 p.m. MOMSnext—Church Lounge

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

Wednesday (29) 6 a.m. Lost Books?—Men’s Bible study—Church Lounge

9 a.m. MOPS General Meeting—Church Lounge

Noon Kiwanis—Community Center

7 p.m. Life with Jesus—Church Lounge

7 p.m. AA—Community Center

Thursday (30) 6:30 p.m. Financial Peace University—Church Lounge

6:30 P.M. CARE Parenting Class—Meeting Room 2

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

Friday (May 1) 7 p.m. NA Meeting—Community Center

Saturday (25) 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge

9 a.m. Macomb County Quilt Guild—Community Center

PRAYER LIST

Members Who Are Ill/Recovering: Helen Luft, John Linder, Chuck Fisher, Lynda Custer, Robert Munger, Eric Riviera, Shirley Kalke, Kathy MacRae, Evelyn Banach, Susan Wood, Betty Daveloose, John Cress, Rochelle Maintzer, Denise Braga, Larry Kortz, Rev. Harry Henneman, Linda

Pagel, Kelly McLean, Carol Kinch, Holden Schalk, Howard Aho, Jennifer Kaferle, Karen Cuneo, Carole Toby, Shirley Bassett, Audrey Scott,

Colleen Stepien, Diane Prior

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, 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, Kimberly Reid, Nicholas Swan, Barb Krygel, Jim Voiland, Elaine Carr, Lou Carr, Bonnie Oke, Lee Smith, Julie Johnson, Donna Barczewski and family, Rodney O’Clair, Tora Tramel, Elizabeth and Ella Counts, Julie Hicks, Beverly Comer , Nadine Yeldo In Memory: The Ellert family in Memory of Victor Wernimont 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

>Announcements ANNOUNCER 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. FELLOWSHIP WITH SENIORS will meet April 28 at noon in the Community Center. Do NOT bring your lunch. We'll be having hot dogs and all the trimmings including dessert, tea and coffee. David Brown again will be having devotions with us and Ray Gierach, an attorney and Trinity member, will present estate planning tips. Euchre and 10,000 will be played for those who wish to stay and join us. Newcomers are welcome. WOMEN’S LEAGUE’S End of Season Banquet is at Sycamore Hills on Wednesday, May 13 at 6pm. Deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, April 30. For more info, or to purchase tickets, contact Christie Sipila at dc629@icloud.com or call 248-891-4359. Tickets are $22. LWML SPRING RALLY—The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Spring Rally is Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church , 21400 S. Nunneley Road, Clinton Twp. Refreshments, fellowship, business meeting and speaker will be part of the evening. The speaker is Rev. Matt Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF). LHF translates, publishes, distributes and instructs using books that are Bible-based, Christ-centered and Reformation driven. There is a $7 registration fee. All women of Trinity are urged to attend the LWML Spring Rally. Questions? Call or email Judy Baarck at 586-913-7118 or jcbaarck@att.net. 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. THANK YOU – The Daddy-Daughter Dance was another successful and memorable event. Thanks to the planning team of Danielle Baker, Heather Burek and Jackie Olivares. We appreciate their leadership and the many hours

given by other volunteers. LUTHERAN NORTH GOLF OUTING—Lutheran High North’s annual Mustang Golf Outing will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Cracklewood Golf Course on 24 Mile Road just east of Romeo Plank Road. The four-man scramble will tee off at 10am. Check the website lhn.lhsa.com under the ‘Resource’ tab for the registration form and send it in with $100.00 to reserve a great round of golf, fun, and fellowship.

>Worship LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW YOU’RE HERE—Check into Facebook! It’s a great witness to your network of friends. ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP EMPHASIS: Today we begin a new preaching series called LOADED: A Richer Perspective on Money. This week’s reading is Luke 12:13-21—The Parable of the Rich Fool. Money is a loaded issue. It's loaded with emotion, loaded with temptation… loaded with options. This makes money one of the most difficult - and most important – things to talk about. In this teaching series we’ll consider what God’s Word has to say about the stranglehold money and materialism has on our lives, the “servant role” of money in our lives, how to be a more generous giver for the sake of Christ’s mission, and how to take some personal action steps in more faithfully stewarding this gift of God. Our Stewardship series will conclude with our Commitment Weekend on May 16/17. May 3: Matthew 6:25-34—“Do Not Worry” May 10: Mark 12:41-44—The Widow’s Mite

>Grow ADULT BIBLE CLASSES AND SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTINUE TODAY AT 9:30 A.M. B.L.A.S.T. (a.k.a. Sunday School) – Children in grades kindergarten through grade 5 study a new unit, “Easter People” – The lives of Jesus’ friends were changed on the day of Resurrection. Stations include: music, art and video. Meet in the Mini-Gym for Gathering at 9:30 a.m. Preschool BLAST for ages 3-4 meets in the Kindergarten classroom PASTOR-LED BIBLE STUDY – MYTH or REALITY? Stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God and God’s family, the Church, in managing all of life’s resources for God’s purposes. Join Pastor Gary and Pastor Ken to explore Twelve Myths and Realities of Christian Stewardship. Meet in the Chapel Sundays at 9:30 a.m. "THE STORY OF JESUS” We continue a chronological study of the life of Christ using all four of the Gospels. Meeting Rooms 4-5, Leader: Kathy Bell FEARLESS CONVERSATION – Two sections are now offered. This series led by Greg Gellert, is in Meeting Room 1. A new Fearless Conversation topic, “Why is Grace so Amazing?” continues in the Church Lounge with Vicki Marshall and John Swatosh and Allen and Debbie Pienkowski as facilitators. MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES MEN’S BIBLE STUDY–“Lost Books?” This 4-session video series shows why the 66 books of the Bible are considered the Word of God. Meets Wednesdays from 6–7 a.m. in the Church Lounge. Coffee, pastries and study guide provided. NEW MEN’S BIBLE STUDY BEGINS MAY 13 – “1 and 2 Thessalonians – How Can I Be Sure?” - Do you wonder whether you will be with Jesus after you die? At times we all feel anxious and insecure about life - and about our faith. The Thessalonians were asking these questions, and Paul wrote 1 & 2 Thessalonians to help them find assurance. They can help you be certain as well. Starts Wednesday, May 13, 6–7 a.m. Location: Church Lounge. Coffee, pastries and study guide provided. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY - “The Prayer Link – Reaching the Unsaved for Christ” We will cover many aspects of what Scripture says concerning salvation, faith, and prayer. Meets Mondays at 7

p.m. in the Youth Lounge. Leader: Bonnie Young. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – “The Early Church”—This video course features Ray Vander Laan in the “Faith Lessons” series. Meets Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Linda Gawinski. Location: Meeting Room 1. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY–“Spiritual Warfare – Overcoming the Enemy.” Meets Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Lounge. Leaders: Lila Tirsell and Mary Hartman.

>Serve

FOOD PANTRY—At this time, we are in need of 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. We are also in need of a volunteer to assemble food boxes 1-2 days per week. Contact Robin Shuell at 586-463-2921 x143 or rshuell@trinityct.org.

QUILTERS—Trinity Quilters for LWR please note the new meeting start time of 9:30 a.m. on April 21. For more info contact Lynda Gustke at 586-483-9804.

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

>Impact Missions GROUNDWORK GUATEMALA—Today we wrap up our celebration of Groundwork Guatemala. This weekend, at all three services, there will be refreshments in the church foyer and information about Groundwork. Members of the 2015 team will be there to thank you for your years of support. A list of items still needed in Guatemala is available. Please join us in celebrating and supporting Groundwork Guatemala and their ministry.

FAMILY OF GOD (FOG) MISSION has an urgent and constant need for paper products such as 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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LIFETREE CAFÉ-For clips and descriptions, go to lifetreecafe.com. Lifetree uses personal stories on video to 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 26-Isolated and alone, imprisoned in Iran; May 3-What makes relationships tick; May 10-Can God Love a mess like me; May 17-Where's the Justice; May 24-How to pay attention; May 31-Low-cost No-cost adventures Questions? Contact Pam Jones at 586-790-2004 or mspamelaj@yahoo.com.

>Human Care

LIVING WELL WITH DIABETES—All are welcomed to the last session on May 8 at 1:30 pm in the Community Center. Our speaker will be a Nephrologist Dr. Joseph Kaiser speaking on the topic of Diabetic Kidney Disease. For more info, contact Karen Cuneo at 586-469-4148 or through the church office. MARRIAGE IN TROUBLE? – If you are considering divorce, but are confused about what to do, there is a new opportunity called, “Discernment Counseling.” It’s for people who aren’t sure if divorce is the right path for them, want to take a look at their relationship before making a decision and who want to give their marriage another chance. Contact David Brown at Trinity Christian Counseling. Call 586-468-0401 or email counseling@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

LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS JOURNEY–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. For more info, about the next class, contact Sue von Fange at svonfange@trinityct.org. THE BLESSING OF THE MAXIMIZER TALENT starts with what you can see in people. You can see the strengths and talents, the potentials and the capabilities, and you can see the emerging abilities within people even before they can see them. You can literally see what people could be like if they were to fully develop and maximize the talents, potential and emerging abilities within them. This results in you having an incredible impact in the lives of others. As you hold up pictures and mirrors of what you see in others, you help them form new concepts of themselves that build hope and motivation to achieve and be what they have the capacity to be. Moreover, you are a great “coach” in moving people to their greatest potential and in moving people into roles where their potential can be lived out. How do you use your Maximizer talent in service of God and others?

>School Happenings at Trinity OPEN ENROLLMENT—Trinity has a few opening in some classrooms for the 2015-16 school year. Please encourage your friends to call the school office at 586-468-8511 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Volunteers are needed to help run Field Day at Trinity. Please call the school office at 586-468-8511 if you can help. A planning meeting will be held soon. Field Day is Thursday, May 28 from 1-3pm.

ATTENTION KROGER SHOPPERS—If you are a part of the Kroger Community Rewards and have a Kroger Plus card, please update your information on the Kroger website. If you are NOT signed up and you have a Kroger card, enroll at krogercommunityrewards.com Trinity’s NPO # is 83224. Questions: Contact Sarah Howard in the school office at 586-468-8511.

ACCREDITATION VISIT—The visit team for our accreditation will be here April 30-May 1. This is any exciting time as we seek to update our accreditation and improve our school ministry in the years ahead.

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.

>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.