Today at a Glance: Sunday, June 12, 2016

8 a.m. Traditional Worship

9:30 a.m. 252 Sunday School – ECC

9:30 a.m. All the Places to Go- Church Lounge

9:30 a.m. Bible study on “Romans” – Rooms 4-5

11 a.m. Contemporary Worship

7 p.m. Lifetree Café—Church Lounge

>What’s Happening at Trinity

COMMUNITY GARDEN—Trinity’s Cub Scout Pack 157 started a community garden last

year in a vacant lot owned by the church on Farmcrest near Stahl’s. All of the produce

obtained from the garden will benefit Trinity’s food pantry. The garden is managed by the

scouts, but we need help maintaining it. Individuals or families are needed to adopt the

garden for one week at a time to water, weed, and harvest. Instructions will be provided.

This is a great way to get your kids involved in a summer service project! If you’re

interested volunteering, please sign up TODAY in the foyer between services, or contact

Vicki Jahn at vicjahn@hotmail.com.

WORSHIP SURVEY DATA— If you are interested in the results of the worship survey taken

at Trinity back in May we will be presenting the data on Thursday June 23 from 7 to 8

p.m. and Sunday June 26 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the community center. All are

welcome.

CROSSTALK IS BACK! The Crosstalk audio devotions have returned for the summer. The

devotions are sent directly to your e-mail in box every Wednesday during June, July, and

August. Our summer audio devotions will be based on selected readings from the

Psalms. If you have not received them in the past and would like to get on the list, please

contact the church office or rthomas@trinityct.org with your email address. You can also

access the archives at www.trinityct.org/crosstalk.

SUMMER CAMP HELP - The Early Childhood Center is looking for caring, Christian

volunteers who can help teach children special skills during summer camp. For a detailed

list of the skills needed, see the ENGAGE THE WORLD section.

PRAYER LIST

Members Who Are Ill/Recovering Helen Luft, Anne Peters, Roy Jackson, Keith Ringstad, Lucille Fuller, Cameron Holloway, Trudy Moog, Marion Woltman, Marilyn Jordan, Joan Turner, Thomas Maier, Tom Seaser, Carol Matthews, John Allen Hammick, Don Hartop, David Fischer, Jennifer Kaferle, Geri Landless, Mike Harrold, Lisa Eschenberg, Pastor Ken Wise, Rob Garvin

Others Who Are Ill/Recovering Colleen Caster, Lani Nolan, Elaine Carr, Margie McConnell, Daniel Morris, Kim Spencer, John Cook, Jan Rex, Kathy Starnes, Christopher Martens, Carol Terrell, Sam Kell, Judy Reed, Ed Bozich, Rick Adams, John Kutz, Mike Sweppy, John Guzman, Arlene Loveday, Mike Lewicki, Cathy Scott, Kathy Stewart, Bill Parsons, Martha Wilson, Dick Owston, Roger Erickson, Mike Howard, Brenda Ballis, James Snay, Sr., Libby Aho, John Doanato, Kashton Connors, Tina Cherney, Millie Seaser, Craig Weidenbach, The McCall family, Bobby Appleton, Olivia Thomas, Thomas Maier, Laurie Griener, Irene Mankoci, Gerald Foster, Tim McGrath, Patricia Piper, Kaaren Kayser, Thomas Gerds, Bill Chave, Matthew Caster, Ken Loma, Tom Schulte, LouAnne Staples, Renee and Victor Hecker, Matthew Spangler

Special Prayers:

† For the Sick and Suffering

† For the Caring Ministries of the Church

† For the poor, oppressed, jobless, and homeless

† For those persecuted for their faith

† For 2015-16 graduates

In Memory: Sue Obertyniuk

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, Zachary Woomer

Civilians Supporting Military - Paula Smith

>ENGAGE GOD

>ENGAGE GOD AMERICAN IDOLS -“American Idols” We all have idols; false gods. We don’t mean to but we do. The 1st Commandment tells us to have “no other gods.” This 5-week series continues today as we explore a variety of “American Idols” that seek to push Jesus out of the center of our lives and which get in the way of faithfully following Him. Today’s topic is comfort, June 19 will Focus

on work, June 26 will be Approval, July 3 will be Patriotism. COMING JULY 10—The summer sermon series Refreshed. . . .Discovering the things of God in the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Details coming soon. OUTDOOR SERVICE BEGINS JUNE 26—Trinity will again have outdoor worship during the 11 a.m. service once a month during the summer. The dates June 26, July 31 and Aug. 28. HOW CAN WE BE SERVANT LEADERS LIKE JESUS? Come, be reminded of our real identity – in Christ!, talk about what exactly a “Christ-like Servant Leader” is, and explore how this could begin to change the look of our homes, workplaces, and community. Learn how we can live out our faith, no matter our background or circumstance, and hear from people who have already begun this intentional journey. Thursday, June 23, 6:30*-8:30 pm, Church Lounge. *Deli foods available starting at 6 p.m., free-will offering. PLEASE sign up at the Welcome Center or email svonfange@trinityct.org for food count. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIES—These Bible classes resume at 9:30 a.m. A LETTER TO THE ROMANS - Join us for an in-depth look at the apostle Paul's epistle to the church in Rome. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Location: Rooms 4-5. Leader: Kathy Bell. 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. on Sundays in the Early Childhood Center. Questions? Contact Jeremy Ashley at jashley@trinityct.org or 586-463-8803. NEW SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS - ALL THE PLACES TO GO - Very rarely in the Bible does God command someone to “Stay.” He opens a door, and then he invites us to walk through it — into the unknown. And how we choose to respond will ultimately determine the life we will lead and the person we will become. This new six-session video series features pastor and author John Ortberg. Begins TODAY at 9:30 a.m. Location: Church Lounge. Leader: David Brown MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THE ARMOR OF GOD—A 7-session video series featuring Priscilla Shirer designed for women. Continues Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Leader: Linda Gawinski. Location: Chapel. (book donation: $13) CHRIST OF THE FORTY DAYS WOMEN’S STUDY– Continues Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Leaders: Lila Tirsell and Mary Hartman. Location: Rooms 4-5. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – “Parables – The Greatest Stories Ever Told” Continues Wednesdays. 6–7 a.m. Location: Church Lounge. Coffee, pastries and study guide provided.

>ENGAGE GOD’S PEOPLE FELLOWSHIP WITH SENIORS will be meeting Tuesday, June 14, at noon in the Community

Center. This will be the last meeting until September and it will be pot luck. Bring a dish to pass and I hope we have a good turn out. Pastor Gary will join us if he is available. Euchre and 10,000 will be played if you are interested. FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY– Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace series is coming to Trinity this fall! The nine-week program beings on Thursday, September 15 from 7– 8:30 p.m. Register online at www.fpu.com. Household membership kits ($100 each) will be available for purchase the first night of class. This is open to all Trinity families and others in the community. Registration is now open! Questions? Contact David Brown, 463-2921 x. 108 or dbrown@trinityct.org 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. 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.

>ENGAGE THE WORLD SUMMER CAMP HELP NEEDED—The Early Childcare Center is still looking for some great people who can volunteer to help us this summer to teach their skills to kids. We are in need of the following or maybe our future volunteers have an idea/craft/skill they would like to share with the kids- we would be happy to adapt. Below are some suggestions and when we would need help.

Fiesta Week—June 13-17: Gardening and Cooking

Wild West Week—June 27-July 1: Leather working, line or square dancing, learning to lasso

Come to the Islands—July 5-8: Cooking (cupcake making)

Mythbusters—July 11-15: Woodworking and photography

Christmas in July —July 18-22: Christmas cookies and/or candy, ornament making (wood or otherwise)

Under the Sea—July 25-29: Food Art

Time Traveler Week—August 8 – 12: Woodworking or sewing

Survivor—August 15-19: Outdoor Cooking

HABITAT RESTORE WANTS YOUR STUFF—Just cleaned up or had a garage sale and have a ton of stuff left? Don’t throw it away or put it back in the garage, donate it to Macomb County Habitat! Our Restore sales (in Mt. Clemens and Warren) provide operating funds and overhead, and help us assist more families. We partner as they build or renovate their homes, then they purchase them from us at no profit, with a zero-interest mortgage provided by Macomb Habitat. We will pick up items in good condition from the first floor of your house or garage and take them to the ReStore at no cost. No clothing, please. At pick up you will receive an itemized tax donation receipt. Contact the ReStore for a pickup at (586) 263-1540 ext. 100, or info@macombhabitat.org. Shop our stores Monday-Friday, 10-6 or Saturday, 10-5.

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. While the group typically meets at Gumbo’s in Mt. Clemens, the last two sessions in May will be held in Trinity’s Church Lounge.

June 12—Political Correctness—Where do you draw the line?

June 19—Tell me the Real story

June 26—Why do good men go bad? —Temptation INTERSTED IN SERVING A MISSION?—If you have considered serving in a church mission, consider Family of God. Trinity has been a supporter of Family of God in Detroit for many years. Family of God is making an impact in many people’s lives by bringing the Good News of Christ to those who are poor, hungry, and homeless. We help by serving dinners at Family of God one Wednesday a month. Our Men’s Bible Study and Lifetree Café coordinate the dinners on alternating months. Our upcoming schedule for serving dates is: June 22, July 13 and August 24. If you would like to be a part of this by contributing a casserole dish that would feed approximately 20 people, desserts like cookies or cupcakes, a monetary contribution or a time contribution i.e. helping to cook and/or serve please contact Brian Lanko at 586-350-0444 or email brilank@aol.com or Pam Jones at 586-790-2004 or email mspamelaj@yahoo.com. The mission is always in need of paper products, hygiene products and diapers of all sizes. QUILTERS WANTED—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 June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15. Bring a brown bag lunch. LAST BOTTLE/CAN RECYCLING JUNE 25/26—Trinity’s Groundwork Guatemala mission team is collecting returnable cans and bottles to purchase supplies. 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. 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.

>SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER STATE TRACK MEET RESULTS—The Lutheran School state track meet was held on Saturday, June

4. Congratulations to the Spartan participants for representing Trinity. A special congratulations

to the students who placed in there events, including

Marisa Grant who placed 3rd in the Long Jump; Frank Schneider who placed 4th in the 1600

meter; and Evan Smith who placed 7th in the High Jump.

CAMPBELL LABEL PROGRAM ENDS—We have some sad news. In the past few years participation

in Labels for Education® has declined and as a result, Campbell has come to the very difficult

decision to wind down the Labels for Education program. The good news is nothing changes this

program year so all labels that have been submitted will be credited to our account. Please

continue to collect Box Tops for Education labels over the summer. That program helps fund

school activities and purchases.

BAND INSTRUMENTS WANTED—Trinity school would like to have as many band instruments on

hand as possible for students use. Trinity owns a few instruments, but most of our families rent

instruments each year. If you have any instruments not being used, please consider donating

them. Ask other family members and friends as well. Drop off unneeded instruments in the

school office. Call the office at 586-468-8511 if you have any questions.

>ANNOUNCEMENTS PORTALS OF PRAYER—There are copies of the current Portals of Prayer available at the Welcome Center. WIFI is available in our building. Look for the network TLC-Guest and use the password ResponsibleGuest (all one word). GOLF OUTING—LSEM is hosting their 11th Annual Golf Outing at WestWynd, Oakland Twp. on June 17, 2016. Check-in: 8 a.m., Shotgun Start 9 a.m. Register at www.luthsped.org or call 248-419-3390 ext. 108. All proceeds will benefit children learning needs.