Today at a Glance: Sunday, April 3, 2015

8 a.m. Traditional Worship

9:30 a.m. 252 Sunday Morning Experience—Early Childhood Center

Vanishing Grace—Church Lounge

Pastor’s Bible Study—Chapel

Encounters with the Risen Lord—Meeting Rooms 4/5

Sunday Morning Scripture—Youth Lounge

11 a.m. Contemporary Worship

7 p.m. Lifetree Café—Gumbos in Mt. Clemens

>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. We’ll explore Christ’s gracious invitation of a personal relationship with God and the Spirit-filled life of following Christ as his disciple. Life with Jesus is for anyone who would like to attend, and is required of those considering membership at Trinity (but doesn’t obligate you to become a member.) Life with Jesus will be held on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM, April 13 – June 22, in the Church Lounge. Childcare is available. Pick up a brochure at the Welcome Center or call Sue von Fange, 463-2921 X103. To register, contact Robin Shuell, 463-2921 X143 or rshuell@trinityct.org. LIVING YOUR STRENGTHS is an opportunity to uncover and celebrate who God designed you to be. Our next class is being offered on Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm, April 14-May 26—sign up at the Welcome Center For info, contact Sue at svonfange@trinityct.org or 586-463-2921 x103. PHOTO DIRECTORY—Online scheduling for our new photo directory remains open. Set up your appointment today at www.trinityct.org and click on the Photo Directory Registration button.

TRINITY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING - is available to help everyone at any stage of life, who might be dealing with challenges such as anxiety and depression to marital issues and life changes that cause stress. Call 586-468-0401 or email counseling@trinityct.org to make an appointment with our state-licensed and nationally-certified counselors David Brown and Kristin Hardy.

PRAYER LIST Members Who Are Ill/Recovering Helen Luft, Sue Obertyniuk, Kris Pauli, Mike Stockmeyer, Matthew Price, Anne Peters, Diane Prior, Leonard Bertrand, Roy Jackson, Jane Boeling, Keith Ringstad, Onalee Young, Lucille Fuller, Charlie Baarck, Bob Scott, Cameron Holloway, David Fischer, Linda Gawinski Others Who Are Ill/Recovering Colleen Caster, Lani Nolan, Elaine Carr, Margie McConnell, Daniel Morris, Kim Spencer, John Cook, Danielle Fout, Jan Rex, Kathy Starnes, Christopher Martens, Carol Terrell, Sam Kell, Judy Reed, Brian Gothard, Derek Obertyniuk, Tim McGrath, Elizabeth Zeidler, Ronald Trombley, Jerry Fleming, Nathan and Elenore L., Steven Impullitti, Ed Bozich, Rick Adams, Morgan Harmon, Jeff Suitt, John Kutz, Kathy Czischke, Chuck Baker, Peter Doering, Dana Grace Test, Joey Maniaci , Victor and Renee Hecker, Melody Lirato, Mike Sweppy, Elyse Peters, Anita Fraser, Jerry McMillan , Pat Lowrie, Carl and Sandy Wilczynski, Kathy Stuart, Pat Blount, Bud Shuell, John Guzman, Arlene Loveday, Mike Lewicki, Cathy Scott, Kathy Stewart, Bill Parsons, Martha Wilson, Jim Rocheleau, Dick Owston Special Prayers:

† For the Sick and Suffering

† For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this month

† For our nation and our leaders

† For those who don’t know Jesus as their Savior. In memory: The family of Daryl Rix; Family of Charlotte Einboden Baptism: Leah Marie Lauzon (Daughter of Scott and Shelley Lauzon) Those Serving in the Armed Forces Eric Arthur, Art Baker, Daniel Bergstresser, Jeremy Bridgeman, Louis Cage, Shelby Clippard, Joe Cognitore, Mike Cuneo, Chad Czischke, Richard Dembowski, Jorge Dimmer, Don Ehrke, Melissa Flood, Isaac Gibson, Matthew Hudson, Joseph Jedenasty, Michael Kayser, Kory Kramer, Garret LaBudde, Thomas LeClair, Ethan LeClair, Senior Chief Jason Lipka, Christopher F. MacArthur, David A. MacArthur, Sally Maize, Anthony Marsack, Mario Marval, Robert McDonald, M. Scott McCormick, Rodrigo Mendoza, Gary Mifsud, Matthew Moeser, Michael Niemczyk, Renae Niemczyk, Derek Olivares, Graham Puranen, John Renard, Zachary Rice, Michael Rich, Tyler Rakowski, Sean Schess, Troy Sears, Joshua Schumaker, Christopher Stanifer, Randy Tirsell, Kelly Wade, Thomas Woloszyk, Jacob Yore

Civilians Supporting Military - Paula Smith

This week at Trinity—April 4-9, 2016 For a complete list of events at Trinity, visit trinityct.org and click Today at Trinity

Monday (4) 1:30 p.m. Alanon—Church Lounge

6:30 p.m. Macomb County Quilt Guild—Community Cetner

7 p.m. Friends of Jesus—Chapel

7 p.m. Stephen Ministry Training—Meeting Room 4/5

7 p.m. Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed—Church Lounge

Tuesday (5) 9:30 a.m. A Woman of Excellence—Meeting Room 1

9:30 a.m. Be a Christian Without Being Religious—Meeting Room 4/5

1:15 p.m. Tai Chi—Mini Gym

Wednesday (6) 6 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Church Lounge

Noon Kiwanis—Community Center

7 p.m. AA—Community Center

7 p.m. Confirmation Module—Lord’s Prayer—Youth Lounge

Thursday (7) 9:30 a.m. Pastoral Care Advisory Team—Church Lounge

7 p.m. Trinity Purls Knitting—Church Lounge

7 p.m. Voices in Praise Rehearsal—Choir Room

8 p.m. Men’s Basketball—Gym

Friday (8) 7 p.m. NA—Community Center

Saturday (9) 5 p.m. Worship—Sanctuary

7 p.m. Teen Asperger Friendship Club—Community Center

>ENGAGE GOD POST-EASTER SERMON SERIES-Resurrection. . . The Rest of the Story. The resurrection of Jesus is not just a nice piece of interesting history—it’s a present reality that impacts our life and faith in many ways. We are “Easter People” and the story continues with Jesus’ disciples – then and now.

April 3 – Behind Closed Doors April 10 – On the Road Again April 17 - Raised to be Amazed DO YOU HAVE SMALL CHILDREN? The church nursery is open and staffed at all church services by licenses professionals for children age three and under. For more information, contact Jeremy Ashley at jashley@trinityct.org. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIES—These Bible classes resume at 9:30 a.m. NEW SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY FOR APRIL-"Encounters with the Risen Lord" Jesus appeared to more than five hundred believers between His resurrection and ascension, some of whom did not immediately recognize Him. Do we? This four-session study looks at many encounters with the risen Jesus: past, present, and yet to come. How do these encounters impact our lives and faith? Leader: Mike Dixon Location: Rooms 4-5. NEW BIBLE STUDY STARTS APRIL 24 – “BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS” – a Bible study on personal peacemaking. How do you face an unresolved conflict ? Want to learn some practical, specific and biblical strategies? This six-session series will help you appreciate the gift of reconciliation in Christ Jesus and improve your service as Christ's ambassador in daily life. Leader: David Brown. Location: Church Lounge. 252—HOPE: Believing something good can come out of something bad. That’s what Kindergarten–5th graders are talking about this month at 252. 252 (from Luke 2:52) is designed to help kids grow in faith and learn how to live it in the real world. We meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Early Childhood Center. There is small group conversation and time as a large group. If your child hasn’t been, bring them to try it out! Assure them it is NOT school, but it is a part of growing in faith. Questions? Contact Jeremy Ashley at jashley@trinityct.org or 586-463-8803. PASTORS’ BIBLE STUDY - The Life of Jesus – From the Gospel of Mark. Pastor Gary and Pastor Ken will be your tour guides. Location: Chapel VANISHING GRACE—This 5-session video series explores what kind of news is good to a culture that thinks it has rejected the Christian version. Discover effective ways to share God's grace with others in a jaded

society that is often hostile to the church. Continues Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Leader: David Brown. Location: Church Lounge MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY – “A Woman of Excellence: Being a Godly Woman” Continues Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Linda Gawinski. Location: Room 1. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY - “Elijah – Living Securely in an Insecure World.” Meets Wednesdays, 6-7 a.m. Location: Church Lounge (Study guide, coffee and pastries provided) WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – “How to Be a Christian Without Being Religious” This is based on the Book of Romans. Continues on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Leader: Lila Tirsell. Location: Rooms 4-5. NEW BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDY—Monday Night Ladies Bible Study will be starting a new Beth Moore study on Monday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. We will be studying “Stepping Up” which includes the Psalms of Assent (Psalm120-134). These are the Psalms the Israelites sang as they ascended Mt Zion on their way to Jerusalem for the annual festivals. We will also be learning about these Jewish festivals including Passover, Pentecost, Yom Kippur and others. Please join us. Bring a friend. Contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222 or bonnie@youngsplace.org for questions or to reserve a study guide.

>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE WOMEN: DO YOU NEED TO FEEL LIFTED?—A Journey To The Heart Women's Conference 2016 is April 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Sterling Inn and Banquet Center. The speaker is Tammy Trent, who will share her story of tragedy, restoration, healing and hope. Registration brochures are at the Welcome Center and in the church office. Final registration ends TODAY. Call Sue Wise at 586-464-0328 for any questions. WOMEN’S LEAGUE meets on Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30 pm in the community center. We have a fun night planned including mite box collection and our annual vote to distribute funds to our missions and ministries. Remember to bring $24 for the banquet on May 11th at Sycamore Hills and newborn items for Wellspring layette baskets. All are welcome! See you there!! WOMEN'S LEAGUE thanks all of those who supported our recent Texas Roadhouse fundraiser by joining us for dinner that night. Many also purchased goodies from our bake sale at the restaurant. We were able to exceed our proceeds from 2015; a "win" for the numerous missions we support! HOSTS NEEDED FOR PHOTO SESSIONS—Hosts are needed for upcoming Lifetouch photography days for Trinity’s photo directory. Welcome people as they arrive, complete check-in paperwork, and verify information. Sign up at the Welcome Center. Please indicate the date(s) and time(s) you can serve by April 3. Questions? Contact Sally De Schepper 586-465-4218 deschsa@comcast.net or Sue von Fange 586-463-2921 ext. 103, svonfange@trinityct.org. MILITARY PHOTOS FOR DIRECTORY—Do you know a member military service man or woman that needs to be included in the photo directory? Contact Sue von Fange at svonfange@trinityct.org or 586-463-2921 for information. FEED THE NEED—Would you like a $5 discount on your Lifetouch order purchase? Bring a grocery bag of non-perishable food items to your portrait session to receive your discount. All items will be donated to Trinity’s food pantry.

SAVE THE DATE! – Dads: Mark Saturday, April 23 for the Trinity Daddy-Daughter Dance. Purchase tickets in advance this weekend in the Church Foyer. Tickets are now available through the school and ECC. (No tickets will be sold at the door). TRINITY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING – Looking for hope, encouragement or perhaps a new direction in life? Tired of feeling stuck with the same old unresolved issues? Christ-centered professional counseling is available with licensed and nationally certified staff David Brown and Kristin Hardy. Call 586-468-0401 or email counseling @trinityct.org for more information. Appointments are offered day and evening hours Monday – Thursday at our Olympia office building, 117 Cass Avenue, Suite 300 in Mt. Clemens. STEPHEN MINISTRY Do you ever talk to someone but feel as though they just aren’t listening? Our Stephen Ministers are trained to listen. They will hear what you share and provide loving, non-judgmental support and you work through personal challenges or difficult life situation. For more information, call the church office at 586-463-2921. BARNABAS MINISTRY—Would you or someone you know like a friendly visit for our Barnabas Ministry? Sharing the love of Jesus with others. Please call the office to set up a monthly visit with one of our volunteers. 586-463-2921. LOVED THE WEDDING. INVITE ME TO THE MARRIAGE. LOVE, GOD! A Lutheran Marriage Encounter weekend can help. Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones – and focus only on each other. The next Lutheran Marriage Encounter is April 22–24 in Warren. For more info, contact Albert & Sally Chan at Sallyalme@yahoo.com or 517-540-0781. Or check out godlovesmarriage.org. Apply early – space is limited.

>ENGAGE THE WORLD TRINITY ECC SUMMER CAMPS NEEDS YOUR HELP! Trinity is planning a wonderful, updated, FUN summer program for school age kids! We are in NEED of people and things! Do you have a special talent you can share? Do you have a passion for cooking, sewing, gardening, woodworking, car maintenance, arts and crafts? Would you consider sharing this passion with the school age kids this summer over the course of a few days or a week? Do you have a middle schooler or high school student looking for something meaningful to do this summer? We are in need of several items. Do you have some board games, yard games or electronic games you can donate? How about gardening or cooking tools? See the website for a list of needs. Check out the summer page on our website for more information at www.trinityct.org/summercamp. BOTTLE/CAN RECYCLING—Trinity’s Groundwork Guatemala mission team is collecting returnable cans and bottles to purchase supplies for the trip. Just bag them up and team members will collect them from your car along the sidewalk between the church and the Community Center before and after services. If you prefer to do your own returns, we accept your proceeds or returnable slips. A list of needs is available on the bulletin board in the church foyer. If you have any questions, contact Sally Buss at sbuss@trinityct.org. Collection Dates:

Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17 Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15

Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5 SPRING CLEANING? Consider donating household goods, workable appliances, building materials, furniture and other items to Macomb County Habitat's ReStore. Drop off at 130 N. Groesbeck in Mt. Clemens or call 586-263-1540 for pick up. Open for donations or shopping Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds support Habitat's work in our county. ATTENTION SEWERS—Can you find time to make some little dresses and britches for children around the world who are in need?

STOCK THE SHELVES—On the first Saturday/Sunday of each month, the Food Pantry volunteers will be collecting donations outside the church entrances. The food pantry needs shampoo, dish soap, laundry soap, deodorant, soap, boxed potatoes, pancake mix, syrup and canned fruit. Donations can also be left in the hallway near the nursery or the Church Office.

LIFETREE CAFÉ— Lifetree is well designed to be a comfortable God space for you to bring a friend who might be interested in or blessed by a given topic. Sundays, 7-8 pm at Gumbo’s, 53 N. Walnut St., Mt. Clemens.

April 3—Intimacy Anorexia April 10—Angels Among Us

April 17—Sacrifice April 24—Is the Devil Real INTERESTED IN QUILTING?—The Trinity Quilters for Lutheran World Relief meet the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Center. Upcoming meetings include April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15. Bring a brown bag lunch.

>SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER REMAINING CHAPEL OFFERINGS support Groundwork Guatemala. This week, students were reminded to bring offerings with a piece of yarn tied around their finders. The offering will support Trinity’s sponsored students in Guatemala. They include Armando along with Gerson, Gustavo, Edison, Wilson, Alexander, Jorge, Martin, Dulce, Sonia, Claudia, Kimberly, Evelin, Leesly, and Libny. PLEASE don’t let them down! Please encourage your student to bring in their chapel offering each Wednesday until the end of the year. BAND INSTRUMENTS WANTED—The school is looking to have as many instruments on-hand for our band students to use by creating a donation program that provides each band member an instrument. We have a few instruments that the school owns, but the majority of our families have to rent them each year. If you have an instrument to donate, please bring it to the school office. Please call Julian Petzold at 586-468-8511 if you have any questions. HELP NEEDED FOR FIELD DAY—Field day is a wonderful event for the students which is traditionally held at the end of the school year. This year, Field Day is in the afternoon on June 9 This event requires MANY volunteers to make it work smoothly! Please call the school office to put your name on the list to help. WALKATHON PRIZES NEEDED—Prize donations for the annual Walkathon are being collected! If you are able to help make the Walkathon a success and loads of fun for the kids contact Shannon at 586-634-8868. KITE DAY IS APRIL 23—Join us in celebrating the Month of the Young Child at the Early Childhood Center’s annual Kite Day event from noon to 3 p.m. on April 23. Rain or shine. Make and fly your own kite, play BINGO, enjoy stories. Hot dogs and drinks will be served from 1– 2 p.m. Call 586-463-8803 for more information.

>ANNOUNCEMENTS WANT TO SEE JUNGLE BOOK FOR FREE—Thrivent will be showing the new “Jungle Book” movie (PG) ON Saturday, April 23 at 9:40 a.m. at Partridge Creek. All children must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP, contact Michael Neaton at 586-468-7771 or email Michael.neaton@thrivent.com