Trinity News : January 2, 2026

Next Week’s Servant Roles at a Glance:

  • Jan 4:  

  • Worship Leader & Preacher: Pastor Steve Daley

  • Pianist: Heidi Daley

  • Ushers: Allen Frank, Mike Ockerman, Arnie Eisbrenner

  • Jan 11:

  • Ushers: Gary Hansen, Steve Umphrey, Jason Kruschel

Next Week’s Events at a Glance:

  • Sun. Jan. 4- Worship Service 10:45am

  • Mon. Jan. 5- School resumes @ St. Paul

  • Wed. Jan. 7- Evening Bible Study @ Trinity 7pm

  • Thurs. Jan. 8- Bible Information Class @ St. Paul 2pm

  • Sat. Jan. 10- Men’s Bible Study @ St. Paul 10am

  • Sun. Jan. 11- Sunday School & Coffee Hour 9:45am

  • Sun. Jan. 11- Worship Service 10:45am

  • Sun. Jan. 11- Ladies Guild Meeting - Noon


Ladies Guild Meeting 01/11

Sunday January 11th, after church in the library.


Sunday School News!

Ages: preschool to 5th grade

Sunday school will not meet over Christmas break but will resume again on January 11, 2026.


Wednesday Evening Bible Class

Wednesday Evening Bible class resumes January 7, at 7:00 pm at Trinity.  Join us!


Pastor Call News

Trinity Lutheran Church has extended a call to Pastor Tony McKenzie.  

Pastor McKenzie currently serves at Trinity Lutheran Church in Neenah, WI.  Please keep Pastor McKenzie and his wife, Krista as well as Trinity Lutheran Church in your prayers as the McKenzies deliberate where best to serve the Lord.  

Vacancy Pastor:

Pastor Daley from St. Paul, South Haven is serving as our vacancy Pastor.  If you need to get a hold of him, his phone number is (269) 767-1395 and his email is pastordaley@gmail.com


Teacher Call News

  • On Dec 2 Mr Hallwas received a call to teach 3-5 and be the principal at Emmanuel Lutheran School in Tawas City, MI.

  • On Dec 16 Miss Ehrenberg received a call to be the director of St John Lutheran Childcare Center in Jefferson,  WI.

    Please keep both teachers in your prayers as they decide where they can put their talents to use.

Remember that neither teacher reached out for these positions.  They weren’t looking for or applying for new jobs. They were picked by the congregation because their needs matched our teachers’ strengths.

If you have any questions about these calls or have any thoughts you would like to share with either Mr Hallwas or Miss Ehrenberg, do not hesitate to reach out.  They would both be happy to hear from you.

More Teacher Call News

On Monday, voters from St. Paul and Trinity extended a call to Ms. Angela Hintz to be the 3-5 grade teacher at St. Paul. Angela currently serves at Emmaus Lutheran School in Phoenix, AZ.

Please keep Angela and Emmaus in your prayers as she deliberates this call.


Church Database Clean Up Continues

Check your church mailbox. You may have a pink form to confirm your information. Please return it even if it is all correct. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to make our church database accurate and complete!  Thanks, Sandy Umphrey.


2026 Offering Envelopes

The new members from this past year and #any members that used offering envelopes throughout this past year have 2026 envelopes in their mailboxes.  

Questions? See Brian Stegman


RaiseRight Gift Card Fundraiser

The next order date for physical gift cards will be Sunday, January 11th

We earn the percentage next to each gift card as donations toward Trinity.

Please see the chart below for the upcoming bonuses for the first part of January.

Go to www.raiseright.com to check out all the available gift cards.

Please contact for questions or ordering:

  • Brian or Julie Stegman


Craft Corner @ Trinity

Check out the Craft Corner located in the last classroom on the right in the school annex. Members have donated many awesome creations. Proceeds go to the Church Improvement Fund.

If you have craft items to donate or questions, please see Sandy Umphrey or Judy Osborn.

To date we have received $306!


Announcements

If you have announcements you would like publicized please contact:

Email: trinitybangor49013@gmail.com

  • Shannon Kruschel, Bulletin & Facebook

  • Veronica Wolf, Church Website

  • Sandy Umphrey, Email News


Trinity News : January 15, 2026

Next Week’s Servant Roles at a Glance:

  • January 18:

    1. Worship Leader & Preacher: Pastor Steve Daley

    2. Pianist: Heidi Daley

    3. Ushers: Larry Kurth, Andrew Delikat, Garry Hargrove

      (Ushers January 25 : Mike Ockerman, Allen Frank, Arnie Eisbrenner)

      Next Week’s Events at a Glance:

      Sun. Jan. 18- Breakfast @ St. Paul 8-8:45am

      Sun. Jan. 18- Students sing @ St. Paul Service 9am (NO SUNDAY SCHOOL)

      Sun. Jan. 18- Worship Service @ Trinity 10:45am

      Wed. Jan. 21- School Chapel Service @ St. Paul 9am

      Wed. Jan. 21- Evening Bible Study @ Trinity 7pm

      Thurs. Jan. 22- Bible Information Class @ St. Paul 2pm

      Thurs. Jan. 22- Teacher Call Meeting @ St. Paul 5:30pm

      Sat. Jan. 24- Men’s Bible Study @ St. Paul 10am

      Sun. Jan. 25- Sunday School & Coffee Hour 9:45am

      Sun. Jan. 25- Worship Service @ Trinity 10:45am

      Sun. Jan. 25- New Member Dinner @ Trinity 12pm

      Sun. Jan. 25- Voter’s Meeting & Open Forum @ Trinity 12pm



New Member Dinner

A new member dinner welcoming all new members since 2020 will be after church on January 25. Please come enjoy fellowship and a great meal!


Member Contact Committee

We are looking for individuals who would be willing to contact members on our database who haven’t been to church in a while and invite them back. If this sounds like a skill you are blessed with and would like to help, please contact Jason Kruschel (269) 921-4398.


Wednesday Evening Bible Class

Wednesday Evening Bible class, 7:00 pm at Trinity.  Join us!


Pastor Call News

Call Meeting/Voters Meeting/Open Forum: January 25, 2026

Our next meeting to issue a Pastor Call is postponed. We will instead be having a voter’s meeting and open forum immediately following the new member dinner on Sunday, Jan. 25.

Vacancy Pastor:

Pastor Daley from St. Paul, South Haven is serving as our vacancy Pastor.  If you need to get a hold of him, his phone number is (269) 767-1395 and his email is pastordaley@gmail.com


Teacher Call News

  • Joint Call Meeting to Call a new 3-5 Grade Teacher to St. Paul Lutheran School is scheduled for Thursday 1/22/26 at 5:30pm meeting in St. Paul's church.

  • Members and voters from St. Paul and Trinity are invited to attend.


Church Database Clean Up Continues

Check your church mailbox. You may have a pink form to confirm your information. Please return it even if it is all correct. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to make our church database accurate and complete!  Thanks, Sandy Umphrey.


2026 Offering Envelopes

The new members from this past year and #any members that used offering envelopes throughout this past year have 2026 envelopes in their mailboxes.  

Questions? See Brian Stegman


RaiseRight Gift Card Fundraiser

The next order date for physical gift cards will be Sunday, January 11th

We earn the percentage next to each gift card as donations toward Trinity.

Please see the chart below for the upcoming bonuses for the first part of January.

Go to www.raiseright.com to check out all the available gift cards.

Please contact for questions or ordering:

  • Brian or Julie Stegman


Craft Corner @ Trinity

Check out the Craft Corner located in the last classroom on the right in the school annex. Members have donated many awesome creations. Proceeds go to the Church Improvement Fund.

If you have craft items to donate or questions, please see Sandy Umphrey or Judy Osborn.

To date we have received $306!


Announcements

If you have announcements you would like publicized please contact:

Email: trinitybangor49013@gmail.com

  • Shannon Kruschel, Bulletin & Facebook

  • Veronica Wolf, Church Website

  • Sandy Umphrey, Email News


Trinity News : January 8, 2026

Next Week’s Servant Roles at a Glance:

  • Jan 11:

  • Worship Leader & Preacher: Pastor Steve Daley

  • Pianist: Nathen Kokmeyer

  • Ushers: Gary Hansen, Steve Umphrey, Jason Kruschel

  • Jan 18: Ushers: Larry Kruth, Andrew Delikat, Garry Hargrove

    Next Week’s Events at a Glance:

  • Sunday, Jan. 11

  • 🎨 9:45am – Sunday School & Coffee Hour

  • 🙏 10:45am – Worship Service

  • ​🌷 11:45am – Ladies Guild Meeting (Meets in the library!)

  • Wednesday, Jan. 14

  • 9:00am – School Chapel Service @ St. Paul

  • 🍲 12:00pm – Family Hot Lunch @ St. Paul

  • ​📖 7:00pm – Evening Bible Study @ Trinity

  • Thursday, Jan. 15

  • 💡 2:00pm – Bible Information Class @ St. Paul

  • Saturday, Jan. 17

  • 10:00am – Men’s Bible Study @ St. Paul

  • Sunday, Jan. 18

  • ​🎶 9:00am – Students sing @ St. Paul Service

  • 🙏 10:45am – Worship Service @ Trinity


Ladies Guild Meeting 01/11

Sunday January 11th, after church in the library.


Sunday School News!

Ages: preschool to 5th grade

Sunday school will not meet over Christmas break but will resume again on January 11, 2026.


Wednesday Evening Bible Class

Wednesday Evening Bible class, 7:00 pm at Trinity.  Join us!


Pastor Call News

Trinity Lutheran Church has extended a call to Pastor Tony McKenzie.  

Pastor McKenzie currently serves at Trinity Lutheran Church in Neenah, WI.  Please keep Pastor McKenzie and his wife, Krista as well as Trinity Lutheran Church in your prayers as the McKenzies deliberate where best to serve the Lord.  

Vacancy Pastor:

Pastor Daley from St. Paul, South Haven is serving as our vacancy Pastor.  If you need to get a hold of him, his phone number is (269) 767-1395 and his email is pastordaley@gmail.com


Teacher Call News

  • On Dec 2 Mr Hallwas received a call to teach 3-5 and be the principal at Emmanuel Lutheran School in Tawas City, MI.

  • On Dec 16 Miss Ehrenberg received a call to be the director of St John Lutheran Childcare Center in Jefferson,  WI.

    Please keep both teachers in your prayers as they decide where they can put their talents to use.

Remember that neither teacher reached out for these positions.  They weren’t looking for or applying for new jobs. They were picked by the congregation because their needs matched our teachers’ strengths.

If you have any questions about these calls or have any thoughts you would like to share with either Mr Hallwas or Miss Ehrenberg, do not hesitate to reach out.  They would both be happy to hear from you.

More Teacher Call News

On Monday, voters from St. Paul and Trinity extended a call to Ms. Angela Hintz to be the 3-5 grade teacher at St. Paul. Angela currently serves at Emmaus Lutheran School in Phoenix, AZ.

Please keep Angela and Emmaus in your prayers as she deliberates this call.


Church Database Clean Up Continues

Check your church mailbox. You may have a pink form to confirm your information. Please return it even if it is all correct. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to make our church database accurate and complete!  Thanks, Sandy Umphrey.


2026 Offering Envelopes

The new members from this past year and #any members that used offering envelopes throughout this past year have 2026 envelopes in their mailboxes.  

Questions? See Brian Stegman


RaiseRight Gift Card Fundraiser

The next order date for physical gift cards will be Sunday, January 11th

We earn the percentage next to each gift card as donations toward Trinity.

Please see the chart below for the upcoming bonuses for the first part of January.

Go to www.raiseright.com to check out all the available gift cards.

Please contact for questions or ordering:

  • Brian or Julie Stegman


Craft Corner @ Trinity

Check out the Craft Corner located in the last classroom on the right in the school annex. Members have donated many awesome creations. Proceeds go to the Church Improvement Fund.

If you have craft items to donate or questions, please see Sandy Umphrey or Judy Osborn.

To date we have received $306!


Announcements

If you have announcements you would like publicized please contact:

Email: trinitybangor49013@gmail.com

  • Shannon Kruschel, Bulletin & Facebook

  • Veronica Wolf, Church Website

  • Sandy Umphrey, Email News


Trinity News : January 22, 2026

Next Week’s Servant Roles at a Glance:

  • Jan 11:

  • Worship Leader & Preacher: Pastor Steve Daley

  • Pianist: Nathen Kokmeyer

  • Ushers: Gary Hansen, Steve Umphrey, Jason Kruschel

  • Jan 18: Ushers: Larry Kruth, Andrew Delikat, Garry Hargrove

    Next Week’s Events at a Glance:

  • Sunday, Jan. 11

  • 🎨 9:45am – Sunday School & Coffee Hour

  • 🙏 10:45am – Worship Service

  • ​🌷 11:45am – Ladies Guild Meeting (Meets in the library!)

  • Wednesday, Jan. 14

  • 9:00am – School Chapel Service @ St. Paul

  • 🍲 12:00pm – Family Hot Lunch @ St. Paul

  • ​📖 7:00pm – Evening Bible Study @ Trinity

  • Thursday, Jan. 15

  • 💡 2:00pm – Bible Information Class @ St. Paul

  • Saturday, Jan. 17

  • 10:00am – Men’s Bible Study @ St. Paul

  • Sunday, Jan. 18

  • ​🎶 9:00am – Students sing @ St. Paul Service

  • 🙏 10:45am – Worship Service @ Trinity


Ladies Guild Meeting 01/11

Sunday January 11th, after church in the library.


Sunday School News!

Ages: preschool to 5th grade

Sunday school will not meet over Christmas break but will resume again on January 11, 2026.


Wednesday Evening Bible Class

Wednesday Evening Bible class, 7:00 pm at Trinity.  Join us!


Pastor Call News

Trinity Lutheran Church has extended a call to Pastor Tony McKenzie.  

Pastor McKenzie currently serves at Trinity Lutheran Church in Neenah, WI.  Please keep Pastor McKenzie and his wife, Krista as well as Trinity Lutheran Church in your prayers as the McKenzies deliberate where best to serve the Lord.  

Vacancy Pastor:

Pastor Daley from St. Paul, South Haven is serving as our vacancy Pastor.  If you need to get a hold of him, his phone number is (269) 767-1395 and his email is pastordaley@gmail.com


Teacher Call News

  • On Dec 2 Mr Hallwas received a call to teach 3-5 and be the principal at Emmanuel Lutheran School in Tawas City, MI.

  • On Dec 16 Miss Ehrenberg received a call to be the director of St John Lutheran Childcare Center in Jefferson,  WI.

    Please keep both teachers in your prayers as they decide where they can put their talents to use.

Remember that neither teacher reached out for these positions.  They weren’t looking for or applying for new jobs. They were picked by the congregation because their needs matched our teachers’ strengths.

If you have any questions about these calls or have any thoughts you would like to share with either Mr Hallwas or Miss Ehrenberg, do not hesitate to reach out.  They would both be happy to hear from you.

More Teacher Call News

On Monday, voters from St. Paul and Trinity extended a call to Ms. Angela Hintz to be the 3-5 grade teacher at St. Paul. Angela currently serves at Emmaus Lutheran School in Phoenix, AZ.

Please keep Angela and Emmaus in your prayers as she deliberates this call.


Church Database Clean Up Continues

Check your church mailbox. You may have a pink form to confirm your information. Please return it even if it is all correct. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to make our church database accurate and complete!  Thanks, Sandy Umphrey.


2026 Offering Envelopes

The new members from this past year and #any members that used offering envelopes throughout this past year have 2026 envelopes in their mailboxes.  

Questions? See Brian Stegman


RaiseRight Gift Card Fundraiser

The next order date for physical gift cards will be Sunday, January 11th

We earn the percentage next to each gift card as donations toward Trinity.

Please see the chart below for the upcoming bonuses for the first part of January.

Go to www.raiseright.com to check out all the available gift cards.

Please contact for questions or ordering:

  • Brian or Julie Stegman


Craft Corner @ Trinity

Check out the Craft Corner located in the last classroom on the right in the school annex. Members have donated many awesome creations. Proceeds go to the Church Improvement Fund.

If you have craft items to donate or questions, please see Sandy Umphrey or Judy Osborn.

To date we have received $306!


Announcements

If you have announcements you would like publicized please contact:

Email: trinitybangor49013@gmail.com

  • Shannon Kruschel, Bulletin & Facebook

  • Veronica Wolf, Church Website

  • Sandy Umphrey, Email News


Trinity News : January 29, 2026

Next Week’s Servant Roles at a Glance:

  • Feb 1:

  • Worship Leader & Preacher: Pastor Steve Daley

  • Pianist: Nathen Kokmeyer

  • Ushers: Gary Hansen, Jason Kruschel, Hans Kruschel

  • Feb 8: Ushers: Larry Kruth, Arnie Eisbrenner, Garry Hargrove

    Next Week’s Events at a Glance:

  • Sun. Feb. 1- Sunday School & Coffee Hour 9:45Am

  • Sun. Feb. 1- Worship Service @ Trinity 10:45am

  • Sun. Feb. 1- New Member Dinner @ Trinity 12pm

  • Sun. Feb. 1- Voter’s Meeting & Open Forum @ Trinity 12pm

  • Wed. Feb. 4- Family Breakfast @ St. Paul 8am

  • Wed. Feb. 4- School Chapel Service @ St. Paul 9am

  • Wed. Feb. 4- Evening Bible Study @ Trinity 7pm

  • Sat. Feb. 7- Men’s Bible Study @ St. Paul 10am

  • Sun. Feb. 8- Sunday School & Coffee Hour @ Trinity 9:45am

  • Sun. Feb. 8- Worship Service @ Trinity 10:45am



New Member Dinner

February 1st, after church in the fellowship hall.

A new member dinner welcoming all new members since 2020 will be after church on February 1.  Please come enjoy fellowship and a great meal!


Wednesday Evening Bible Class

Wednesday Evening Bible class, 7:00 pm at Trinity.  Join us!


Call Meeting/Voters Meeting/Open Forum:

Our next meeting to issue a Pastor Call is postponed. We will instead be having a voter’s meeting and open forum immediately following the new member dinner on Sunday, February 1.

Please review information in our weekly newsletter email. If you are not receiving the email, please contact us and ask to be added to the list.

Vacancy Pastor:

Pastor Daley from St. Paul, South Haven is serving as our vacancy Pastor.  If you need to get a hold of him, his phone number is (269) 767-1395 and his email is pastordaley@gmail.com


Lawn Mower:

Our church lawn mower needs a new engine. We are looking for donations to help cover this cost. If you wish to contribute to this, put your donations in an envelope labled “lawn mower” and place it in the offering plate.

Culver's Share Night

Trinity is holding a Share Night at Culver’s in South Haven on March 23 from 5-8pm. A percentage of all sales that evening will be donated to Trinity! Invite your friends and family and join us for a delicious meal and spread the word about Trinity Lutheran Church! We are also looking for volunteers that night as a requirement from Culver’s. Look for the sign-up sheet in the back of church if you’d like to help out!

Contact Shannon Kruschel if you have any questions.

Trinity T-Shirts

As part of the requirement for our Culver’s night volunteers are asked to wear shirts that promote our church, so we are placing a T-shirt order. Even if you don’t plan on volunteering, you just want to attend the dinner, or you plan on volunteering at future events, or you just want to help promote your church, you are welcome to order a shirt too! T-shirt orders are due by Mar. 1 and we hope a majority of this cost will be covered by a Thrivent Grant.

If you are able to contribute even a small amount to cover the remaining portion please contact Shannon Kruschel.


Member Contact Committee:

We are looking for individuals who would be willing to contact members on our database who haven’t been to church in a while and invite them back. If this sounds like a skill you are blessed with and would like to help, please contact:

Jason Kruschel jasonkruschel@gmail.com




Michigan Lutheran High School Gala 2026!

High School Gala we are leaning into a bold new theme for our 2026 celebration—Fire & Ice—on April 18, 2026, held on campus at MLHS. Your support will help make a difference our students can feel every day, as all proceeds directly fund much-needed heating and air conditioning equipment.

This spectacular evening of Christian fellowship includes dinner, an auction, and the recognition of our 2026 Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Abigail (née Schneider) Polzin (Class of 2002). For tickets, sponsorships, and donations, please visit michiganlutheran.org/gala or call 269-556-9270. Thank you for your prayers and continued support of MLHS!

Michigan Lutheran High School provides Christ-centered learning for Christ-centered living. St. Joseph, MI



Michigan Lutheran Seminary - SUMMER CAMPS -REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 15, 2026

Registration for MLS Summer Camps will open on February 15, 2026. These camps offer a fun, faith-filled environment where young athletes and artists can develop their skills, build teamwork, and grow in confidence. With outstanding facilities and a dedicated staff, each camp provides a high-quality and rewarding experience for every participant.

Camp offerings include Fine Arts, Basketball, Football (including a Father/Son clinic), and Volleyball, with options available for a variety of age groups. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged once registration opens. The registration deadline is May 31, 2026.

Visit www.mlsem.org to register beginning February 15 and secure your child’s spot.

Camp Dates

June 11–12: Grades 3–6 Fine Arts Camp

June 15–17: Grades 5–9 Boys’ Basketball Camp

June 17–19: Grades 6–9 Football Camp

June 19 (5:30–8:30 pm): Grades 2–5 Father/Son Football Clinic

June 22–24: Grades 5–9 Girls’ Basketball Camp

June 24–25: Grades 5–9 Volleyball Camp

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MLS 2026 Children's Theater Invitation

Your students in grades (pre)K-4 are invited to attend the MLS children’s theater production of “The Enchanted Bookshop.” A Likely Story may look like any other used bookstore. But at night, it’s a place where magic happens. That’s when the characters inside the books come alive. Six of those characters — Dorothy Gale, Robin Hood, Pollyanna, Sherlock Holmes, Heidi, and Tom Sawyer — long to help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store.  But they’re not allowed to leave the building or be seen by human eyes. So when a pair of smugglers comes looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books, the characters are torn. Should they warn Margie and risk disappearing forever? Or can they find a way to defeat the crooks without being seen?

Performances will be held on the MLS campus on Friday, March 13 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You can register for those performances here by Monday, March 2. Returning this year is a performance for our southern schools at Zion Lutheran School in Monroe, MI. It will be held on Monday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. You can register for that performance here by March 2.

If you are in the Saginaw area and would like to request a bus to bring you to and from MLS, please fill out the Facility/Equipment Reservation Form. Those requests are granted on a first come-first served basis and depend on driver availability since MLS still has classes that day. Mr. Mike Priebe will be in contact with you regarding those requests.

Since it is quite expensive to stage a show with materials, licensing, and royalty fees, we request a donation of $2/person for attending these performances. A check for your school can be written to MLS and given to the ushers at the welcome table when you arrive. If you bring cash, please put it in a sealed envelope and write the total and school name on the envelope.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to entertaining you!

In Christ,

Prof. Josh Wendt

jjw@mlsem.org

The special purpose of Michigan Lutheran Seminary is to prepare high school students for the public ministry of the gospel, encouraging them to enroll in the WELS College of Ministry, Martin Luther College.  Saginaw, MI


Craft Corner @ Trinity

Check out the Craft Corner located in the last classroom on the right in the school annex. Members have donated many awesome creations. Proceeds go to the Church Improvement Fund.

If you have craft items to donate or questions, please see Sandy Umphrey or Judy Osborn.

To date we have received $306!


Announcements

If you have announcements you would like publicized please contact:

Email: trinitybangor49013@gmail.com

  • Shannon Kruschel, Bulletin & Facebook

  • Veronica Wolf, Church Website

  • Sandy Umphrey, Email Newsletter