Trinity Lutheran Church

+ Announcements 17 August 2025 +

THANK YOU - to Pr. Mark Schulz for bringing the message of “Christ Alone” to worship this morning! Interested in hearing more? Pr. Schulz is one of the Camp lecturers  this week along with Benjamin Parviz. The lectures are from 9:30-10:15, and 10:30-11:15, in the Assembly Hall at Camp Arcadia.

BUILDING & GROUNDS MINISTRY CONNECTION - is Monday, August 18 at 6 p.m. on the Front Yard. A BBQ dinner will be provided. This gathering is for people who want to grow in faith and deeper dependence on Jesus by connecting with others who enjoy maintaining and improving our building and grounds and are excited by joining Jesus in his work of creating an inviting environment for worship and relationship.

MEN’S GATHERING - Men of the church, join us for an evening gathering on Friday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m. at the Maier household in Frankfort!

STAN WOELL - celebration of life will take place on Sunday, August 24 at 3:00 p.m. at TLC. An ice cream and popcorn social will follow. The service will be livestreamed. https://www.tinyurl.com/StanWoell

ON THE ROAD AGAIN - Pastor Justin will be leading a staff and lay leader training part of this week at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church and School in Brighton, MI. You can still reach him via text or email. If you want to hear more about the training, ask him about “Following Jesus, Together.”

SAVE THE DATE! Our fall kick-off will take place on Sunday, September 7. This is the first Sunday with one service at 9:30 a.m. A multi-generation Bible Study and BBQ lunch will follow!

FELLOWSHIP HOSTS -  TLC is in need of hosts for fellowship between services during the summer. Sign up in the Community Corner!

FARMWORKER APPRECIATION MONTH - During the month of August, the Arcadia community is collecting donations to show appreciation to our local migrant farm workers. Donations of blankets, socks, shoes, jackets, work gloves, mens jeans, warm hats and towels can be dropped off at Trinity, Arcadia, Arcadia United Methodist Church or the Arcadia Community Center (PVCC). All items must be new. Also needed are microwaves crockpots, bicycles, paper towels, diapers (sz 2/3/4), baby wipes, Clorox wipes and fabulous cleaner. These donations will be delivered directly to the workers and their families throughout the month of August.

BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS - Join us on Sunday, August 24 at Trinity, Arcadia with your school backpack for a blessing of our year of learning! We will do a blessing during each church service.

FREE LITTLE PANTRY - is in need of some food love! The August focus is “Summer Days & School Starts.” Think fruits, veggies, packable snacks, supplies for pasta salad, potato salad and sandwich making. Also, shopping for back to school supplies for your kids? Grab an extra notebook, folder, markers, crayons, etc to stock the LFP for those who are in need of new school supplies for the year ahead. Donations can be placed in the Free Little Pantry cupboards in the kitchen. Thank you for blessing our neighbors in need.

NEIGHBORLY CAFE - meets Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9:30 ’til Noon. Please contact Kent at kent.babcock@gmail.com for more information!