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. . . making fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ

>SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SPECIAL CHAPEL SERVICEOn May 25 at the end of chapel, Trinity Lutheran School will receive an award as the first ever Michigan District Exemplary School. Dr. Bruce Braun will be here giving us the award, and he has asked that as many parents as possible be present to witness us getting the award. Take time to make it if at all possible. WALK-A-THONThe schools annual walk-a-thon is scheduled for the morning of Friday, May 27. Students will walk five miles to raise money for school en-hancement projects, including carpet and possibly drinking fountains as well as a 10 percent gift to breast cancer research in honor of Mrs. Beth Chaiser and Mrs. Sandy Knopf who successfully battled breast cancer this year. $100 FOR STUDENTS Each week on Wednesday, Trinity has CEF Stamps available for purchase so students can develop and grow a savings account for their future. At the end of each month, there is a drawing using all the names of the students that participated during that months time. Thrivent will provide a $100 prize on June 8 for our drawings. REMAINING CHAPEL OFFERINGS support Groundwork Guatemala. The offering will support Trinitys sponsored students in Guatemala. Encourage your student to bring in their chapel offering each Wednesday until the end of the year.

>ANNOUNCEMENTS WIFI is available in our building. Look for the network TLC-Guest and use the password ResponsibleGuest (all one word). THRIVENT PRESENTS AN ECONOMIC UPDATE--Get straight talk about current markets to help answer important questions such as: Should I react to economic headlines? Could my investments be doing better? Is it time to change my finan-cial strategy? The event will be Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Dave and Busters, 45511 Park Avenue, Utica, MI 48315. Refreshments will be served.RSVP to Lynn Krieger at (989) 792-2067 or lynn.krieger@thrivent.com. STAFF RETREATThe ministry staff will be away at a retreat Monday and Tues-day. If you need something from one of those staff members, contact the Church Office at 586-463-2921. THANK YOU for your deep regard and support for my family as I went through my chemo treatments. I am currently in remission. Heidi, Mikayla, Andrew, and I cannot thank you enough for your thoughts, prayers, meals, and support. You have all been so truly amazing. God is truly at work in this congregation and He is at work through all of you. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. His bless-ings flow from His Son into our hearts through His Holy Spirit to help one anoth-er. Thank you. In His Holy and Precious Name, Mike, Heidi, Mikayla, and An-drew Stockmeyer

This week at TrinityMay 23-28 2016

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

PRAYER LIST Members Who Are Ill/Recovering Helen Luft, Sue Obertyniuk, Anne Peters, Diane Prior, Roy Jackson, Keith Ringstad, Onalee Young, Lucille Fuller, Cameron Holloway, Dennis Waligore, Trudy Moog, Louise Riley, Marion Woltman, Bob Scott, Marilyn Jordan, Ken Cress, Joan Turner, Thomas Maier, Tom Seaser, Irma Schwark., Carol Matthews, John Allen Hammick, Gwen Richard 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, Brian Gothard, Derek Obertyniuk, Tim McGrath, Elizabeth Zeidler, Ronald Trombley, Jerry Fleming, Nathan and Elenore L., Steven Impullitti, Ed Bozich, Rick Adams, 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, John Guzman, Arlene Loveday, Mike Lewicki, Cathy Scott, Kathy Stewart, Bill Parsons, Martha Wilson, Dick Owston, Dawn Hoeg, Roger Erickson, Mike Howard, Father Raymond Luft, Brenda Ballis, James Snay, Sr., Libby Aho, John Doanato, Margaret Barnes, Lillian Waxer, Kashton Connors, Tina Cherney, Millie Seaser, Ruben Velasco, Craig Weidenbach, The McCall family, Bobby Appleton, Olivia Thomas, Thomas Maier Special Prayers: For the Sick and Suffering For our Trinity IMPACT Missions For the addicted and the imprisoned For the unborn, the disabled, and aging Baptism: Benjamin VanDeVelde (Son of Kevin Kimberly (Jones) VanDeVelde 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

Today at a Glance: Sunday, May 22, 2016

>Whats Happening at Trinity COMMITMENT WEEKENDThis weekend the Trinity family is asked to renew their commitment a) To take a Next Step in their journey of faith in the com-ing year and b) To support our ministry financially in the coming year. Wor-shipers will be invited to come forward and place their commitment card(s) on the altar as a reminder thatour commitment to Christ flows out of his commit-ment to us. CROSSTALK IS BACK! The Crosstalk audio devotions will return for the summer. Due to the positive feedback of our CROSSTALK audio devotions during Lent well be producing more for the summer. These audio devotions will, once again, be sent directly to your e-mail in box every Wednesday during June, July, and August beginning Wednesday June 1. Our summer audio devotions will be based on selected readings from the Psalms. PHOTO RETAKESFor those who were unable to make it for the photo directory photo sessions, we have two make-up dates available. Photographers will be here May 31 and June 1. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call the church office at 586-463-2921.

Monday (23) Ministry Staff Retreat 1:30 p.m. AlanonChurch Lounge 6:15 p.m. Handbell RehearsalSanctuary

7 p.m. Beth Moore Bible StudyChapel

Tuesday (24) Ministry Staff Retreat 9:30 a.m. The Armor of GodChapel

9:30 a.m. Christ of the 40 DaysMeeting Room 4/5

10 a.m. WellspringLWMLCommunity Center

1:15 p.m. Tai ChiMini Gym 7 p.m. Mission CouncilRoom 4/5 Wednesday (25) 6 a.m. Parables The Greatest Stories Ever ToldChurch Lounge 9 a.m. MOPS Connection CafChurch Lounge Noon KiwanisCommunity Center 7 p.m. Life with JesusChurch Lounge 7 p.m. AACommunity Center

Thursday (26) 12:30 p.m. Hearing Loss Support GroupChurch Lounge 6:15 p.m. Compassion Pregnancy MOPSCommunity Center

7 p.m. Trinity Purls KnittingMeeting Room 1

7 p.m. Living Your StrengthsMeeting Room 4/5

7 p.m. Voices in Praise RehearsalChoir Room

8 p.m. Mens BasketballGym

Friday (27) 9 a.m. School Walk-a-Thon

7 p.m. NACommunity Center

Saturday (28) 5 p.m. Last Saturday WorshipSanctuary

8 a.m. Traditional Worship

9:30 a.m. 252 Sunday Morning ExperienceEarly Childhood Center

Blessed are the PeacemakersChurch Lounge

A Letter to the RomansMeeting Rooms 4/5

Sunday Morning ScriptureYouth Lounge

11 a.m. Contemporary Worship

7 p.m. Lifetree CafGumbos in Mt. Clemens

>ENGAGE GOD OUR LAST SATURDAY evening worship service of the season is Saturday May 28. Monday night Worship begins June 6 @ 7 p.m. Sermon Series Begins June 5 -American Idols We all have idols; false gods. We dont mean to but we do. The 1st Commandment tells us to have no other gods. Join us for this 5 week se-ries 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. 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. ATTENTION PARENTS OF 6TH GRADERS: You should have received a letter about Camp Concordia for your soon to be 7th grader. The dates of camp were incorrectly printed. The correct dates of Camp are September 16-18. Please adjust your calen-dars accordingly. Thanks to the parents who called and let us correct our error. SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIESThese Bible classes resume at 9:30 a.m. Note: There will be no adult Bible study or 252 Sunday morning experience on Sunday, May 29. 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. 252HOPE: Believing something good can come out of something bad. Thats what K5th 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. on Sundays in the Early Childhood Center. Questions? Contact Jeremy Ashley at jashley@trinityct.org or 586-463-8803. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS a Bible study on personal peacemaking. This Leader: David Brown. Continues today, 9:30 a.m. Location: Church Lounge. MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES THE ARMOR OF GODA 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 WOMENS STUDY Continues Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Leaders: Lila Tirsell and Mary Hartman. Location: Rooms 4-5. MENS BIBLE STUDY Parables The Greatest Stories Ever Told Continues Wednesdays. 67 a.m. Location: Church Lounge. Coffee, pastries and study guide provided. BETH MOORE BIBLE STUDYIncludes the Psalms of Assent, the Psalms the Israelites sang as they ascended Mt Zion on their way to Jerusalem for the annual festivals. Meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. Contact Bonnie Young at 586-350-3222 or bonnie@youngsplace.org for questions or to reserve a study guide.

>ENGAGE GODS PEOPLE TRINITY CHRISTIAN COUNSELING As the school year winds down and sum-mer is near, families go through changes in schedules, activities and expecta-tions. At times these transitions create stress and tension at home. Dont wait until things get too intense; rather give yourself a helping hand by contacting our counseling ministry. Call 586-468- 0401 or email counseling@trinityct.org for a confidential appointment. (The first session is free for Trinity members.)

FELLOWSHIP WITH SENIORS will meet in the Church Lounge on May 24 at Noon. Bring your own lunch. Dessert, coffee and tea will be furnished. Euchre and 10,000 will be played if you wish to participate. CALLING COLLEGE STUDENTSThe Early Childhood Center is looking for col-lege age students (must be 18) to work in our Summer Camp Program this sum-mer. Also needed are middle school volunteer counselors in training and high school volunteer counselors (can work for service hours or receive a stipend). We are going to have a blast this summer so please let us know if you know of someone who wants to be a part of a fun team of committed Christians who want to make Jesus come alive this summer. For info, call 586-463-8803 or kpitters@trinityct.org. BARNABAS MINISTRYWould 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 arent 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. LUTHERAN MENS SOFTBALL LEAGUETrinity will have two mens softball teams this year. The season begins May 31 and continues on Tuesday evenings through Aug. 23. Game times fluctuate between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jeff Kloser at jnkloster@gmail.com or (586)295-6547 or Matt Wise at mr.matt.wise@gmail.com or 586-610-2547.

>ENGAGE THE WORLD HABITAT RESTORE WANTS YOUR STUFFJust cleaned up or had a garage sale and have a ton of stuff left? Dont throw it away or put it back in the gar-age, 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 Re-Store 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 CAF 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 Gumbos in Mt. Clemens, the last two ses-sions in May will be held in Trinitys Church Lounge.

May 22Meth (Meets at Trinitys Church Lounge) May 29Can This Union be Saved (Meets at Trinitys Church Lounge) June 5Overcoming Lifes Obstacles June 12Political CorrectnessWhere do you draw the line? June 19Tell me the Real story June 26Why do good men go bad? Temptation

TRINITY ECC SUMMER CAMPS NEEDS YOUR HELP! Trinity is planning a won-derful, 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 mainte-nance, 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? We are in need of several items, including empty, clean, vegetable cans, empty PRIN-GLES containers, yarn (any type and color), empty salt shakers, plastic jars (such as empty peanut butter), empty metal coffee cans, cloth type table cloth, marbles, board games and a Lasso rope (yes, you read correctly!) See the website for a list of needs. Check out the summer page on our website for more information at www.trinityct.org/summercamp. 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. Upcom-ing meetings include June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15. Bring a brown bag lunch. BOTTLE/CAN RECYCLING DRIVE JUNE 4/5Trinitys Groundwork Guatemala mission team is collecting returnable cans and bottles to purchase supplies. The last bottle drive will be Saturday/Sunday, June 4/5.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 availa-ble on the bulletin board in the church foyer. If you have any questions, contact Sally Buss at sbuss@trinityct.org. STOCK THE SHELVESOn 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. TRINITYS 51ST ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Thursday, June 2 in the Community Center. Roll up a sleeve and join us! Most donations take about an hour, so find a time that is convenient and book an appointment at Trinityct.org. DRIVERS WANTEDThe American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides free rides for cancer patients to and from treatments. Trained volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their personal vehicles to help patients get to the treatments they need. Volunteer drivers must have a current, valid driv-ers license, proof of automobile insurance, and own a safe and reliable vehicle. Drivers must be between the ages of 18-84 and be willing to have a background check and motor vehicle records check to ensure volunteer and patient safe-ty. For information, call (248) 663-3400.