FOR EMERGENCIES CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE
at 248-625-4644 or PASTOR DUCHENE
Cell Phone: 586.922.3539
Worship Broadcast Clarkston CATV 10 Sunday 2:00 p.m. & Thursday 9:00 p.m. Waterford CATV 10
Sunday 12:30 p.m. & Tuesday 2:30 p.m.
St. Trinity Lutheran Church News Supplement is a weekly publication of St. Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church (Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod), and is produced by the office staff.
Sunday Worship: 8:15 am Traditional 11:00 am Blended
Saturday Blended Worship: 6:00 pm Lenten Services : Wed. 7:00 pm
Adult Bible Classes: 9:45 am Children’s Sunday School: 9:45 am
Cry Room Available During Worship & Adult Bible Classes
Church Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday and Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Telephone: (248) 625-4644 e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sainttrinitylutheran.com
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor: Michael Duchene
D.C.E. Emeritus: Richard Schempf
Musician: Mona Bowmaster
Choir Director: Pam Boadway
Office Manager: Gretchen Goolsby
Office Assistant: Lisa Cooley
Mike Young: Building & Grounds
ST. TRINITY LUTHERAN
PRESCHOOL
Preschool Director: Julie Schultz Preschool Assistant: Marilyn Lash
Telephone: (248) 620-6154
e-mail: [email protected]
3 Year Old Preschool (Tu.-Th.) 4 Year Old Preschool (M-W-F)
9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
St. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
7925 Sashabaw Rd. Clarkston, MI
48348-2905
May 21, 2017
Welcome to St. Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church
Welcome to the house of God! Here let God’s grace fill and strengthen you for the week we have begun. May our fears be dissolved and, and with God’s help, our spirits given courage. Our God offers us hope and guidance.
THE TRINITY TIMES
The St. Trinity Annual Rummage Sale is Friday, May 26, 8am – 5pm and Saturday, May 27, 9am - 5pm. Donations can be dropped off in the gym Sat., May 20th from 10-1 and Sun., May 21st from 12-3. There will be additional drop-off times available next week. Stay tuned. If you have any questions, call Judy at 248.933.3400 or Pam at 248.420.7757.
SPECIAL VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY SUNDAY, MAY 21 AT 12:15 PM
At this meeting, we will vote on whether to proceed with the merger discussion, and we will vote to give authority to a com-mittee or “task force” to work with a similar group from St. Ste-phen to define the new church.
Any confirmed member of St. Trinity who is 18 years or older can become a voting member by attending A regular Voters’ Assembly and register to be-come a voting member. You will then be eligible to vote at the NEXT Voters’ Assembly (regular or special).
Any voting member who has missed 4 consecutive regular Voters’ Assemblies shall be considered inactive until you attend a Regular Voters’ Assembly. In order for an inactive voting member to become active, you must attend a Regular Voters’ Assembly, and sign-in. You will then be allowed to vote at the NEXT Voters’ Assembly (regular or special).
ALTAR CIRCLE CUTLERY SALE Altar Circle will have a Rada Cutlery Sale before and after services on Sat., May 20th, and before, in between, and after services on Sun., May 21st. Rada Cutlery is made in America and has been making remarkable cutlery for 60+ years. This cutlery makes great wedding gifts for those summer weddings coming up. Dips and soup mixes are also available.
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Serving the Lord this Week
ELDERS May 20-21 6:00 pm Marty Franke 8:15 am Dave Hahn 11:00 am Lou DeMonaco Aaron Meyer
May 27-28 Sat. 6:00 pm John Ehlke Sun. 8:15 am Rich Trudelle Sun. 11:00 am Aaron Meyer
USHERS
May 21 Kirk Costello, Capt. Jeff Feldmeyer Amy Costello Nancie McHugh
May 28 Rich Karstensen, Capt. Paul Orler Joseph Ashley Kurt Shcroeder
VIDEO
May 21 Joseph Ashley
May 28 Rich Trudelle
ALTAR CIRCLE FOR MAY Sharon Schroeder Lynette Cardinal
THIS WEEK AT ST. TRINITY
SUNDAY, MAY 21ST
8:15 Traditional Worship Service w/ HC 9:15-9:45 Saving’s Stamp Sales 9:45 Bible Studies/Sunday School 11:00 Blended Worship Service w/ HC 12:15 Special Voters’ Assembly/FLC 2-4 Vietnam Veteran’s Mtg./Fell. Hall 6:30 AA Meeting MONDAY, MAY 22ND
Announcements Deadline
6-8:00 Men’s Softball Games TUESDAY, MAY 23RD 1:00 Quilters 6-9:00 Men’s Softball Games WEDNESDAY, MAY 24TH
9:30 Women’s Bible Study 6:00 Praise Choir 7:00 Festival Choir THURSDAY, MAY 25TH
Ascension 6:00 Bell Choir 6-8:00 Boys’ Baseball/Field FRIDAY, MAY 26TH
Pastor’s Day Off 8-5 Rummage Sale SATURDAY, MAY 27TH
9-5 Rummage Sale 10-Noon Boys’ Baseball/Field 6:00 Worship Service SUNDAY, MAY 28TH
8:15 Traditional Worship Service 9:45 Bible Study/Sunday School 11:00 Blended Worship Service 6:30 AA Meeting
ACOLYTES
May 21 8:15 am Mattie Drennan 11:00 am Owen Meyer
May 28 8:15 am TBD 11:00 am Kyle Evon
GREETERS
May 21 8:15 am Fred Hohnstadt 11:00 am Jeanne Wightman
May 28 8:15 am Donna Reigle 11:00 am Karen Titherage-Schmelzer
LAYREADERS
May 20-21 Sat. 6:00 pm Donna Reigle Sun. 8:15 am Laura Hohnstadt Sun. 11:00 am Julie Schultz
May 27-28
Sat. 6:00 pm Donna Reigle Sun. 8:15 am LauraHohnstadt Sun. 11:00 am Julie Schultz
CHURCH OFFICE MON-TUES-WED 9:00 am—4:30 pm
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
9:00 am—1:00 pm
CLOSED FOR LUNCH
1:30-2:00 DAILY
PASTOR DUCHENE’S OFFICE HOURS
MON-TUES-WED-THURS
Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? “This is My commandment: Love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:12-13). Jesus says that if we love Him we should be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him.
WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK
2016 2017
Saturday 6:00 pm 48 63
Sunday 8:15 am 84 65
Sunday 11:00 am 55 63
TOTAL 187 191
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Cost of Ministry for 2017 As of 4/30/2017
Offering Collected = $ 126,597.74
Actual Expenses = $ 124,092.72
OVER + $ 2,505.02
Today’s flowers have been
placed on the altar
to the glory of God
by Edith McKinstry
******* Flowers may be taken home
after the 11:00am service
or can be picked up in the
church office on Monday
morning.
St. Trinity received a memorial in memory of
Arlene Koenig
by Will Remus
and Skip & Elaine Schultz
Elaine Neff by
Stella Shepherd
From The Board of Human Care ……
VETERAN’S HOSPITAL DONATIONS March 26 — September
We are now collecting trial-size personal hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and denture-cleaning tablets, in addition to writing supplies such as pens, pencils, and notebooks. Please no books and no magazines. There will be a box in the coat room for these items to be donated to the Veteran’s Hospital.
2017 CAMPING SCHEDULE
This is the schedule from our November camper’s planning meeting. With the State Park system, reservations are done by individual families & no less than
6 months prior to the date of the outing. Host & Phone Number
May 19-21 Algonac State Park Schwarz 248-391-2624 June 16-18 Holly Recreation Area Nielson’s 248-625-9343 July 22-30 White River Campground McDowell’s 248-889-2802 Aug. 11-13 Seven Lakes State Park McDowell’s 248-889-2802 Aug. 24-27 Warner Camp Gehrke’s 248-620-2011
Sept. 15-17 Groveland Oaks County Park Ramig’s 248-852-6309
Oct. 6-8 Myer’s Lake UMC J. Bradbury 248-676-8938
From The Board of Human Care BOTTLES FOR BABIES
LAST CHANCE TO TURN IN YOUR FILLED BOTTLES
If you forgot to return your filled bottles, today is your last chance. Place your bottle filled with your donations back in the “Bottles for Babies” basket in the Narthex. This fundraiser provides much needed financial support enabling the Pregnancy Center to provide assistance to moms and babies in need. Thank you for your generosity and prayers.
June 29 Tigers v. KC Royals
Payment due TODAY!
Tickets are $26, which includes hot dog, chips, and soft drink. There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex; please sign up if you plan to go.
There will be no Ascension Service
Thursday, May 25.
WOJO’S GREENHOUSE Flower Sale Fundraiser
Friday, June 2nd & Saturday, June 10th Purchase your annuals, hanging baskets, perennials & flowering shrubs from Wojo’s on either of the dates listed above and St. Trinity will receive a check for 10% of your total purchase that St. Trinity can then use towards the purchase of plants for the church property. You must ask the cashier to credit St. Trinity for your purchase!
CHURCH EXTENSION STAMP PROGRAM
Stamps will be sold today. Come and save!
Look for the table in the Narthex.
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Sunday Morning Bible Classes & Sunday School
9:45-10:45 am
Bible Classes during the Week
Weeknight Bible Classes
YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASS Confirmation is for students in 6th-8th grades. Confirmation classes have concluded until September. RETIRED MEN’S BIBLE STUDY New topic starting in April is “The Miracles of Jesus.” Leader: Karl Schneider. Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:30am-11:00 am. Next class is June 6th. LADIES’ BIBLE CLASS Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 9:30-11:00am and we will be starting a study of “I, II, III John”. We meet again on June 6th .
WOMEN’S BIBLE CLASS We will be starting a study by Sarah Young called “Receiving Christ’s Hope” next time we meet. We meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at 9:30 am. Next class is May 24th.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY Meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm in the Family Life classrooms from October—April. Class will resume in the fall.
LADIES’ LIFELIGHT BIBLE CLASS Meets Tuesday evenings from mid-September to mid-May at 7:00 pm in the FLC classrooms. Class will resume in the fall.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES Meets at members homes the 4th Friday of the month from 7-9 pm. We are now doing the study, “Crazy Love”.
QUILT MAKERS The St. Trinity quilting group make quilts for Lutheran World Relief and American Veterans. We meet every Tuesday from 1-3 pm. We meet again on May 23rd. See Annette Ashley for more information.
KNITTING GROUP Currently knitters are regrouping and planning their schedule for this year. We will have more information soon. For questions, speak with Carol Koenig or Judy Spresney.
Other Fellowship Opportunities
PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY meets in the FLC classrooms every Sunday morning. We are currently doing a study of Romans.
ADULT BIBLE CLASSES
What am I doing with my time? Simple question or easy answer? It’s time you found out. In the current study “Time of Your Life,” Andy Stanley will help you discover the answer.
The Book of Hebrews is led by Phyllis Solmen and meets in the L-Room September through May.
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is for Grades Preschool through 5th Grade. Join us in the Fellowship Hall every Sunday morning at 9:45 am.
JUNIOR HIGH BIBLE STUDY Grades 6th–8th grade. Meets in the Fellowship Hall throughout the school year.
SENIOR HIGH BIBLE STUDY Grades 9th-12th. Meets in the “Grace Haven” room.
Youth & Family Life Activities
Family Fun & Fellowship—Friday, June 2nd at 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall/Youth Room.
Rummage Sale—Fri., May 26th and Sat., May 27th
Mission Statement: “To involve the youth of St. Trinity in the full life of God’s church with focus on sharing the Gospel Message, Fellowship with one another, & encouraging a servant heart.”
Publication Deadlines:
Weekly Church Announcements For May 28—Mon, May 22 at noon
Prayer Page for Worship Bulletin
Wednesdays at 9 am
Church Email Contact Information
Pastor Duchene [email protected]
Gretchen Goolsby [email protected]
Lisa Cooley [email protected]
ST. TRINITY MEN’S
SOFTBALL TEAM
The next St. Trinity men’s softball game will be Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:30 pm. Practices are on Monday nights from 6-8 pm. If you are interested in joining our team, contact Richard Karstensen at 248.625.4866.
Vacation Bible
School
St. Trinity Preschool VBS 2017
“Mighty Fortress”
June 26-29
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-noon daily
*Register online at
http://vbsmate.com/StTrinityClarkston
SUNDAY SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Sun., June 11th at 9:45 am
To celebrate the year end of Sunday School and to celebrate the kick off of Summer Sunday School, we will have an Ice Cream Social. We thank the Sunday School parents for their continued support and allowing us to teach more about Jesus to their children.
Hey Confirmands!
Don’t worry, just because you’re confirmed doesn't mean you can’t still enjoy Sunday mornings together. We invite you to join the Jr./Sr. High Bible Study. We are starting a 5-part video series titled “Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith.” The class will meet in the youth area at 9:45am.
