Sunday Messenger
- First Sunday in Advent
- November 30, 2025
- Divine Service Setting One, pg. 151
- Rev. Stephen Starke-Guest Pastor
CALENDARToday 11/30 3:00pm Advent By CandlelightWednesday 12/3 5:30-6:15pm Advent Dinner-Soup & Salad
6:30pm Advent Worship w/special Christmas message from our Pre-K studentsThursday 12/4 5:00pm Elders6:00pm Church CouncilSaturday 12/6 10:00am Decorating the church for ChristmasSunday *Mite Box Sunday 12/7 8:30 & 10:30am Worship w/Communion 9:40-10:20am Sunday School & Bible Study
Salzburg & 8 Mile Road Bay City, Michigan (989) 662-6093
Rev. Seth C. Kaiser, Pastor Cell: (989)318-3950 pastorkaiser@trinitymonitor.org Joy Feinauer – Organist
SUNDAY Worship 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School (September–May) 9:40 a.m.
WEDNESDAY Worship on Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE! The January 2026 regular Voter's Meeting will be held on SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 at 11:45AM. The meeting will be held in the Church Sanctuary following second service. We are trying out a different day and time based on recent discussions at the By-Laws Committee and Voter's Meetings in an attempt to improve attendance and participation. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to Eric Marter via email at eric.marter@gmail.com or cell 989-891-6415.
DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS: On Saturday, December 6, at 10:00 in the morning, The Friendship Guild will be decorating the church for Christmas. If anyone would have a couple of hours in the morning, or even one hour, to help us, we would greatly appreciate your help! Many hands make the work easier to accomplish! Please, mark this date on your calendar, and plan to join us in the church for some decorating fun!!
DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR ADVENT: As we ready our homes, churches, and hearts for Christmas, we often turn to familiar decorations—evergreens, lights, the crèche, and wrapped gifts. These symbols of the season do more than beautify our spaces; they invite us to reflect on the coming of Christ. Each day from December 1 through January 6, explore the 2025 Advent Devotion Series “Every Heart Prepare”. Learn how these beloved decorations point us toward Jesus’ birth. Through Scripture, a short message, and a prayer, these daily devotions help us prepare not just our surroundings, but also our hearts, for the arrival of our Savior. Pick up your copy of “Every Heart Prepare” located on the table in the back of the church. One copy per household please.
NEED FREE PREK FOR YOUR 4-YEAR-OLD, or know someone that does? The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s free PreK program for eligible four-year-olds. Trinity now has openings in their GSRP program. Students must turn four by December1st to be eligible. Enrollment is open to all families regardless of income. For more information scan the QR code or email Rebecca Setula at rsteffey@trinitymonitor.org.
DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS: On Saturday, December 6, at 10:00 in the morning, The Friendship Guild will be decorating the church for Christmas. If anyone would have a couple of hours in the morning, or even one hour, to help us, we would greatly appreciate your help! Many hands make the work easier to accomplish! Please, mark this date on your calendar, and plan to join us in the church for some decorating fun!!
DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR ADVENT: As we ready our homes, churches, and hearts for Christmas, we often turn to familiar decorations—evergreens, lights, the crèche, and wrapped gifts. These symbols of the season do more than beautify our spaces; they invite us to reflect on the coming of Christ. Each day from December 1 through January 6, explore the 2025 Advent Devotion Series “Every Heart Prepare”. Learn how these beloved decorations point us toward Jesus’ birth. Through Scripture, a short message, and a prayer, these daily devotions help us prepare not just our surroundings, but also our hearts, for the arrival of our Savior. Pick up your copy of “Every Heart Prepare” located on the table in the back of the church. One copy per household please.
NEED FREE PREK FOR YOUR 4-YEAR-OLD, or know someone that does? The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s free PreK program for eligible four-year-olds. Trinity now has openings in their GSRP program. Students must turn four by December1st to be eligible. Enrollment is open to all families regardless of income. For more information scan the QR code or email Rebecca Setula at rsteffey@trinitymonitor.org.
FOOD BAGS FOR CHRISTMAS: Trinity is working with Auburn Area Food Bank to donate 100 bags for Christmas Dinner for the needy in the area. Pick up a bag today, and return it to Trinity by December 17th. Thank you so much. –Stewardship Committee
GRACE YOUR CLOSET @ GRACE AUBURN: Grace Your Closet is a free clothing closet open to anyone in our local community. We are open to the public on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00am–noon. Donations of new or gently used clothing and shoes for men, women, and children are always welcome and are tax deductible. Our biggest need is for children’s clothing in all sizes. We DO NOT take any garage/rummage/estate sale leftovers. We do not take hangers, purses, men’s suits/neckties, or household items. We do not accept anything but like-new, clean clothing, shoes, boots, and coats. Clothing donations can be dropped off at Grace Lutheran Church (303 Ruth St, Auburn) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am–noon, or the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:00am-noon. If you have a large donation (anything over 3 bags/boxes) we ask that you call to schedule a drop off time. We appreciate your help in making Grace Your Closet a larger impact on our local communities. If you have additional questions call our church office at (989)662-6161.
NEWS FROM VLHS: Stay in the know with everything going on at Valley! The December Valley Vision highlighting our fall sports successes and students’ March for Life and Michigan Career Quest experiences is now available at www.vlhs.com/vvdec2025.
Did you order fruit from the annual Fruit Sale? Pick up day is Saturday, December 6 from 7:30 am - 2 pm at the outside concession stand at Valley Lutheran! Interested in purchasing fruit but didn’t get in an order? Stop by during pick up times as extra fruit was ordered and can be purchased on the spot. Thanks for your support of VL Boosters!
We invite you to celebrate the coming of the Savior with us - Behold: A Savior is Born! This Christmas Choral Concert will be held on Sunday December 7 at 3 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Reese. All are invited to bring a canned fruit or vegetable donation to support Trinity’s community partner, the United Christian Community Service (UCCS) food pantry.
Visit the Holy Land in 2027 with Valley Lutheran High School! Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and King David. See where Jesus preached to the crowds. Ride a boat on the Sea of Galilee. Visit Jerusalem and the site of the temple. Visit the sites that will make the Bible come alive! Mr. Patrick Winningham, a Valley Lutheran High School teacher, will lead a trip to Israel (with an optional extension to Jordan) in June of 2027. Any current or former VLHS student, their families, friends, and members from area churches are invited! There will be an informational meeting on Monday, December 1 (7PM) at VLHS in the RC. Please consider attending for more information about this exciting opportunity. Contact Patrick Winningham (pwinningham@vlhs.com) for additional information.
GRACE YOUR CLOSET @ GRACE AUBURN: Grace Your Closet is a free clothing closet open to anyone in our local community. We are open to the public on the third Saturday of each month from 9:00am–noon. Donations of new or gently used clothing and shoes for men, women, and children are always welcome and are tax deductible. Our biggest need is for children’s clothing in all sizes. We DO NOT take any garage/rummage/estate sale leftovers. We do not take hangers, purses, men’s suits/neckties, or household items. We do not accept anything but like-new, clean clothing, shoes, boots, and coats. Clothing donations can be dropped off at Grace Lutheran Church (303 Ruth St, Auburn) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am–noon, or the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:00am-noon. If you have a large donation (anything over 3 bags/boxes) we ask that you call to schedule a drop off time. We appreciate your help in making Grace Your Closet a larger impact on our local communities. If you have additional questions call our church office at (989)662-6161.
NEWS FROM VLHS: Stay in the know with everything going on at Valley! The December Valley Vision highlighting our fall sports successes and students’ March for Life and Michigan Career Quest experiences is now available at www.vlhs.com/vvdec2025.
Did you order fruit from the annual Fruit Sale? Pick up day is Saturday, December 6 from 7:30 am - 2 pm at the outside concession stand at Valley Lutheran! Interested in purchasing fruit but didn’t get in an order? Stop by during pick up times as extra fruit was ordered and can be purchased on the spot. Thanks for your support of VL Boosters!
We invite you to celebrate the coming of the Savior with us - Behold: A Savior is Born! This Christmas Choral Concert will be held on Sunday December 7 at 3 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Reese. All are invited to bring a canned fruit or vegetable donation to support Trinity’s community partner, the United Christian Community Service (UCCS) food pantry.
Visit the Holy Land in 2027 with Valley Lutheran High School! Walk in the footsteps of Abraham and King David. See where Jesus preached to the crowds. Ride a boat on the Sea of Galilee. Visit Jerusalem and the site of the temple. Visit the sites that will make the Bible come alive! Mr. Patrick Winningham, a Valley Lutheran High School teacher, will lead a trip to Israel (with an optional extension to Jordan) in June of 2027. Any current or former VLHS student, their families, friends, and members from area churches are invited! There will be an informational meeting on Monday, December 1 (7PM) at VLHS in the RC. Please consider attending for more information about this exciting opportunity. Contact Patrick Winningham (pwinningham@vlhs.com) for additional information.