Bulletin Bits

Dear Trinity Family,

As we gather for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, we continue to give thanks for the blessing of being part of such a vibrant and generous church family.

We are especially looking forward to the Marshall Historic Home Tour on September 6 & 7—a cherished community tradition in which Trinity once again has the joy of participating:

✨ On Saturday evening, September 6, Trinity will open its doors for a special Night Time Stained Glass Tour, highlighting the beauty of our historic windows.

• Reception with Appetizers & Hors d’oeuvres – 8:30 PM

• Guided Tour Begins – 9:00 PM

Trinity will also be hosting music, tours, refreshments, and box lunches as part of our warm hospitality.

✨ Volunteer Opportunity:
We have one spot left for a Trinity Greeter on Sunday, Sept. 7th, from
12:00–2:30 PM. If you're available, we’d love your help welcoming guests during this 2.5-hour shift. Friendly faces make all the difference!

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up and stepped in. It’s truly inspiring to see so many hands on deck to support this meaningful event—for both our church and the greater community.

🍽️ Save the Date: Community Dinner – Tuesday, September 9 @ 4:30–6 PM
Join us for our Monthly Community Dinner—a time to gather, eat, and connect.

This month we’re serving Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, a comforting favorite.
All are welcome! Bring a dish to share (if you’d like), and be sure to bring a friend.

Come enjoy good food, fellowship, and community.

In peace and fellowship
Trinity Episcopal Church
Marshall, Michigan
✝️

Last Week’s Attendance:
In Person: 44 Online: 6
Happening this week:

Sunday 

September 7 (The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost)

Proper 18

9:30 am      Sunday Service (Hybrid)

12:00 pm    Tours of Trinity until 5 PM

 1:30 pm     Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

Monday 

September 8

6:30 am       Morning Prayer (Chapel)

12:00 pm     Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

Tuesday 

September 9

6:30 am        Morning Prayer (Chapel)

10:00 am      Bible Study (Chapel)

12:00 pm      Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

4:30 pm        Community Dinner (Hall)

6:30 pm        Board of Missions (Chapel)

Wednesday

September 10

6:30 am        Morning Prayer (Chapel)

12:00 pm      Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

1:00 pm        Senior Exercise Class (Hall)

Thursday 

September 11

6:30 am        Morning Prayer (Chapel)

12:00 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

 6:00 pm        Tai Chi (Hall)

Friday

September 12

6:30 am         Morning Prayer (Chapel)

12:00 pm Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

Saturday
September 13

9:00 am        Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

Sunday

September 14

(The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost)
Proper 19

9:30 am       Sunday Service (Hybrid)

 1:30 pm      Marshall Miracles (Chapel)

Join us in person, or Online – Facebook and YouTube

September 7
HE Rite II
9:30 am
Celebrant Fr. Rick Stravers
First Lesson Elliott Huggett
Readers Mike Love, Becky Somsel
Organist Randy Turpin
Broadcast Julie Kaminski
Ushers Scott Koch, Keri Koch
Counters Keri Koch, Becky Somsel
Coffee Hour Anne Bohl

For your advance reading and meditation, the lessons for next Sunday, September 14th, 2025, are:

• Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28

• Psalm 14

• 1 Timothy 1:12-17

• Luke 15:1-10

September  14
HE Rite II
9:30 am
Celebrant Fr. Rick Stravers

Deacon  Wendy Pearson
First Lesson Karl Loomis
Readers Anne Bohl, Nancy Weatherwax
Organist Randy Turpin
Broadcast Zack Shippell
Ushers Tom Goodsell, Jill Goodsell
Counters Paul Rauth, Becky Somsel
Coffee Hour Boughtons

Celebrations this week

Birthdays:

Dawn McKiver - September 7

Debbie Egnatuk - September 7

Maggie Olson - September 10

Jack Spitzer - September 10

Tom Spitzer - September 10

Sarah Willerick - September 12

Kendall Olson - September 13

Baptisms:

Ava Isham - September 12

Weddings:

Neil & Becky Somsel - September 7

🏛️✨ 2025 Marshall Home Tour – Sept. 6 & 7 ✨🏛️

Trinity is proud to again participate in the Marshall Historic Home Tour!
From food to music to storytelling, it’s a weekend of community, history, and hospitality — and we need your help to make it shine.

Saturday, Sept. 6:

🥪 Box Lunch Sales – for $10. 11AM-1PM.

⛪ Stained Glass Tour – Special evening tour led by Brooks Grantier.
8:30 PM Reception, 9:00 PM Tour.

Both Days (Sept. 6 & 7):

🎵 Live Music

🕍 Guided Tours

🎹 Randy Turpin on Trinity’s historic 1949 Möller pipe organ

✨ Volunteer Opportunity

We have one spot left for a Trinity Greeter on Sunday, Sept. 7th, 12:00–2:30 PM. Friendly faces are needed to welcome guests during this 2.5-hour shift.

Thank you for helping make this historic weekend and beloved Marshall tradition a success!

📍 Sign-up sheets are in the Parish Hall

📧 Or contact the Church Office: 269-781-7881 | office@trinityofmarshall.org

Questions about the Stained Glass Tour reception?

Contact Neil & Becky Somsel:

📱 269-268-0070 | ✉️ becky.wright@trinityofmarshall.org

🍽️Community Dinner- Tuesday, Sept. 9th🍽️

Join us on Tuesday, September 9th from 4:30 - 6 PM for our Monthly Community Dinner! This month we’re serving Chicken Pot Pie Casserole – a comforting favorite. All are welcome! Bring a dish to share (if you’d like) and be sure to bring a friend. Come enjoy good food, fellowship, and community.

☕💖 Passing the Coffee Cup 💖☕

A HUGE shoutout to Karl & Sarah Loomis for their 35 years of serving as Coffee Hosts — ensuring parishioners and guests alike received friendship, warmth, and spiritual food during Trinity’s Coffee Hour! The Loomises have decided it’s time to step down and pass the torch. (Side note: Neil is definitely going to miss those famous windmill cookies!)

We need YOU! Trinity is looking for more Coffee Hour hosts. Hosting is easy, fun, AND rewarding! 🌟

Contact Becky Wright:📱 269-268-0070 | ✉️becky.wright@trinityofmarshall.org
to add your name to the mighty role of Coffee Hour hosts!

Prayers for Deborah

Fr. David and Deborah are deeply grateful for the love, care, and prayers of their Trinity family over these past weeks. Deborah continues to face hurdles in her healing journey and may be facing the possibility of surgery. We ask for your continued prayers for strength, comfort, and a swift recovery, trusting in God’s healing grace.

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!

Security Camera Consultation Needed

Trinity is considering adding security cameras around the grounds to enhance safety. If you have experience with camera/monitor setup and installation—or know someone who does—please contact the church office or email us at office@trinityofmarshall.org. Thank you for your help in keeping our church home safe and secure!

🔒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 active! We are here for you!  Please reach out to Mike Renaud (269-830-2403 or pastoralcare@trinityofmarshall.org) for your pastoral care concerns. The pastoral care committee is here to provide support to you for your emotional life, spiritual life, or prayer for your physical needs. Please share with us if you also know of concerns for others.

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.

All people are welcome to share the Holy Eucharist, regardless of denomination or membership. 

Anyone who wishes to receive a blessing from the priest instead of the Eucharist may come to the altar rail and cross their arms across their chest to signify their preference for a blessing. 

If a person is unable to come to the altar rail for communion or a blessing, please notify an usher. 

The servers will come to the person where they are seated.

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.