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Last Week’s Attendance:
In Person: 43 Online: 8
Happening this week:
Sunday
July 13
(The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost)
Proper 10
9:30 am Sunday Service (Hybrid)
1:30 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)
Monday
July 14
6:30 am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
12:00 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)
Tuesday
July 15
6:30 am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
10:00 am Bible Study (Chapel)
12:00 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)
6:30 pm Board of Missions
Wednesday
July 16
6:30 am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
12:00 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)
1:00 pm Senior Exercise Class (Hall)
5:30 pm Family Fun Night (Hall)
Thursday
July 17
6:30 am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
12:00 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)
6:00 pm Tai Chi (Hall)
7:00 pm Vestry Meeting (Chapel)
Friday
July 18
6:30 am Morning Prayer (Chapel)
12:00 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)
Saturday
July 19
9:00 am Marshall Miracles (Chapel)
Sunday
July 20
(The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost)
Proper 11
9:30 am Sunday Service (Hybrid)
1:30 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)
Join us in person, or Online – Facebook and YouTube
July 13
MP Rite II
9:30 am
Officiant Tasha Shippell
First Lesson Sara Huggett
Reader Kara Boughton
Organist Randy Turpin
Broadcast Marguerite Grupke
Ushers Ruthann Thomas, Diane Shreve
Counters Ruthann Thomas, Diane Shreve
Coffee Hour Ruthann Thomas
For your advance reading and meditation, the lessons for next Sunday, July 20th, 2025, are:
July 20
MP Rite II
9:30 am
Officiant Tasha Shippell
First Lesson Elliott Huggett
Reader Becky Somsel
Organist Randy Turpin
Broadcast Julie Kaminski
Ushers Scott Koch, Keri Koch
Counters Keri Koch, Beth Howard
Coffee Hour Keri Koch, Jan Christner
Celebrations this week
Birthdays:
Keri Koch July 19
Geordie Spitzer July 19
Baptisms:
Elliott Huggett July 14
Weddings:
Mike & Karla Love July 15
James & Janet Needham July 16
☕ Coffee Hour Canceled This Sunday ☕
Unfortunately, due to ongoing painting projects in the Parish Hall, Coffee Hour will be canceled this Sunday, July 13th. Thank you for your understanding!
🙏 Continued Prayers for Fr. David & Deborah Ottsen 🙏
We give thanks that Fr. David has been released from hospital care following the terrible car accident last weekend. Deborah remains in Intensive Care and is progressing slowly. Fr. David asks that we continue to lift her in prayer for healing and recovery.If you would like to send a card of encouragement or support, their address is: Fr. David and Deborah Ottsen
360 Timberlake Dr. W. Holland, MI 49424
Garden Festival 2025: Trinity Site
We’re excited to announce that Trinity Episcopal Church will be one of five churches featured in the 2025 Garden Festival, taking place in Marshall, July 12 & 13. Do you have hanging floral planters or potted flowers you could loan us for the event days? We'd love to display them throughout the gardens to create a vibrant, welcoming space for all our visitors. Drop off blooms to Trinity on Friday the 11th to be included in the garden tour!
Thank you to Sara Huggett & Family
A heartfelt thank you to Sara Huggett and her children for coming to the rescue and cleaning the gutter in the back parking lot. Your time, effort, and willingness to step in are truly appreciated! We are so grateful for you!
🎨Upcoming Painting Project – Begins July 9🎨
We’re excited to share that McFarland Painters will begin painting work throughout the building starting July 9. Painting begins in the Parish Hall & will continue to the hallway near the garden door, next week, after Sunday’s service.
A Message From Your Bookkeeper
The 2nd Quarter 2025 Pledge Progress Reports have been emailed or mailed via the USPS. If you did not receive your statement and would like a statement please contact Diane Vezmar. She can be reached via email at: trinityepisbookkeeper@gmail.com or in the office on Tuesday and Thursday during church office hours.
MACS Backpack & School Supply Drive
Marshall Area Community Services (MACS) is collecting backpacks and school supplies for local students now through the end of July. Donations can be dropped off at Highpoint Community Bank in downtown Marshall. Backpacks for all grade levels and basic school supplies are needed. A full list of items is available at:
www.marshallareacommunityservices.org
Last year, MACS helped approximately 132 students from the Marshall area. Students can pick up supplies starting August 4, 2025, by appointment (call 781-2954 beginning mid-July). Thank you for supporting this important effort!
🎉 Family Fun Night at Trinity – July 16th! 🎉
Come enjoy a meaningful and memorable evening at Trinity’s Family Fun Night! Tuesday, July 16th,
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Evenings include: free dinner for all, bible study and/or games for all ages, as well as a nursery attendant available for little ones.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and experience a night of fellowship, fun, and faith. Whether you're coming to connect, relax, or grow spiritually, there’s something for everyone! All are welcome—come as you are! We can’t wait to spend the evening with you!
☀️ Summerfest at Upper Brace Lake - Aug. 3☀️
Join us for Trinity’s Summerfest celebration at the Line family’s property on Upper Brace Lake! Father Rick will officiate a special lakeside Holy Eucharist service at 9:30 AM on Sunday, August 3, followed by a time of fellowship and brunch. To make things comfortable and simple, a generous donor is providing a tent, tables, and chairs. Please bring a friend, your table setting, a beverage of your choice, and a dish to pass. We look forward to sharing this joyful morning of worship, food, and community in a beautiful lakeside setting!
2025 Marshall Home Tour – September 6 & 7
Trinity is once again proud to participate in the annual Marshall Home Tour! Saturday, September 6
🍱 Featured “Box Lunches” for Sale
🎵 Live Musical Entertainment
Both Days (Sept. 6 & 7)
🏛️ Building Tours by Brooks Grantier
☕ Light Refreshments offered before and after each tour
Join us for a weekend of community, history, music, and hospitality!
💒Share Your Wedding Memories at Trinity!💒
Do you have wedding photos taken at Trinity Episcopal Church? We’d love to see them! Please share one or two of your favorite photos by emailing them to:
📧 office@trinityofmarshall.org
Help us celebrate the beautiful moments and lasting love shared within our church community!
Doors Locked During Office Hours
Please note that we have decided to keep the church doors locked during office hours. Please call the office at (269) 781-7881 to arrange for someone to come and let you into the building.
Pastoral Care Committee
The Pastoral Care Committee is here for you! If you are in need of support—whether emotional, spiritual, or through prayer for physical healing—please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact Mike Renaud at (269-830-2403) or email us at pastoralcare@trinityofmarshall.org.
If you know of someone else who could use care or support, please let us know. We are here to walk alongside you and our community in times of need.
Thank you for keeping the people and ministry of
Trinity Church in your prayers.
If you would like to make a general donation
to Trinity you can–
Mail a check to:
Trinity Episcopal Church
101 E. Mansion St. Marshall, MI 49068.
Office Notes
- Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- The Bulletin Deadline is Tuesday morning of the preceding week.
- Paper submissions for the Bulletin and the Newsletter can be
placed in the designated basket in the Office.
- Electronic submissions can be sent to the church email address, which is office@trinityofmarshall.org.
- The Newsletter Deadline is the 20th of each month.
- Please note, we renew the Prayer List every month.
- Call the office at 269-781-7881 if you would like a Pastoral visit from Deacon Wendy or the Pastoral Care Team.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY AFTER OFFICE HOURS, CONTACT NUMBERS ARE:
Anne Bohl, Senior Warden (269) 224-1664
Rev. Deacon Wendy Pearson (269) 781-3235
Cherie Riser, Junior Warden (269) 274-2185
Emergency Exits
Per our insurance carrier we need to announce our emergency exits in the church, so note:
-two in the back exiting to the outside
-one in the front left of the altar exiting to the garden door
-one left of the baptismal font exiting to the garden door.