Our Mission Partners

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan 

We are home to the world-renowned Versiti Blood Research Institute, we enable lifesaving gifts from our donors, and we provide the science behind the medicine through Versiti's diagnostic laboratories.

Versiti is the sole blood provider for Henry Ford Hospital Jackson.  

How do we partner?

Trinity hosts blood drives through Versiti.  You can squeeze a ball in your hand for a few minutes and with your blood donation save up to three lives!  

Learn more at Versiti - Michigan Blood Donation Locations | Versiti   

Compassionate Ministries of Jackson County ​

Compassionate Ministries of Jackson County is dedicated to creating lasting solutions for building a stronger community through our Food, David's Promise, and Community Collective ministries.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

 Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a national organization that builds and delivers beds to children in need.

How do we partner? 

Trinity partners with the Lansing, MI chapter by  donating quilts for the beds.  Join our quilters group or help build the beds on build days.

Learn more at  Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Jackson Y Center

At the Jackson YMCA, we offer diverse programs, modern facilities, and a strong community focus. More than just a gym, we’re a hub for fitness, learning, and connection.

How do we partner?

Trinity offers space in our church and school buildings to accomodate the Y's summer camps and childrens programs.  

Learn more at Jackson YMCA

 Redeemer Lutheran Church- Jackson

Redeemer is our sister LCMS congregation in Jackson County.

How do we partner?

Trinity and Redeemer partner together with projects like the Mobile Food Pantry, Youth activities and more. 

Learn more at Redeemer Lutheran Church

Lutheran Women's Missionary League

LWML is an auxiliary organization with the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. They strive to develop the spiritual gifts of women through fellowship, Christian growth and mission service.

How do we partner?

Trinity members participate by collecting their loose change at home, bringing that change to the Mite Collection box in the church lobby and then that money is sent to the Michigan District and the National LWML to support all mission grants chosen at the respective conventions. Pick up your Mite Box on the counter in the church lobby.

Additionally, our Cotta Missionary Guild also works to support and further the objectives of the LWML.

Learn more at Home - Lutheran Women's Missionary League

Lutheran World Relief

LWR is an international non-governmental organization that focuses on sustainable development projects and disaster relief and recovery.

How do we partner?

Trinity's quilters join the LWR efforts by collecting fabric remnants and piecing together quilts and backpacks, which our seniors fill with school supplies to be distributed to people in need around the world.

Learn more at Lutheran World Relief

Michael and Naomi Ersland

Michael and Naomi Ersland are following God's call to serve in Tanzania.  After a period of language and culture learning, Michael will provide training and mentoring for multiple translation teams. Naomi's management of the family, children's education and daily life will extend beyond the house as she builds relationships and walks alongside neighbors.

Both Michael and Naomi appreciate learning from the local church as God's Word is used to celebrate life's joys and mourn life's sorrows. The Word becomes alive and active from new perspectives as language, culture, and faith interweave into a local fabric.

They previously served in Ghana with the Komba Old Testament translation project for almost a decade. 

Trinity is the church that Naomi grew up in.

How do we partner?

Trinity is a prayer and financial partner with Michael and Naomi

Learn more at LBT.org/ersland

David and Joyce Erber

For 39 years, Rev. David and Joyce Erber have served the Lord through The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Africa.  

"On July 31,2025 Joyce and I left Ghana and moved back to the USA. Leaving was hard. It meant lots of hugs and tears and sitting down for precious moments with many people. It also meant a lot of hard work to pack and to make sure everything was in order to leave our home of many years. The last "good-byes" were the hardest! A group of special people kept a vigil-like presence at our house for the last two days until we left.
Joyce and I continue to serve as missionaries with LCMS International Mission. We carry out our mission work from here in the USA. Much of my work became internet based. In addition to teaching in the Ghana seminary classroom, I have been working with a group of pastors from countries across Africa: Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Ghana. These men are leaders on the national level of their churches. Some are instructors in their own local seminaries. Presently, they are enrolled in the Concordia Seminary (St. Louis) online MA in Theology degree. My role is to fill the gaps between our professors in St. Louis and our African pastors. It's a great program but requires a huge effort by everyone. The internet-based dynamics mean I can work from anywhere. 
I greatly miss my time with students in the classroom. When we left Ghana, my classroom work was immediately taken up by others. Over the years, I have been working to prepare men to serve as instructors at the seminary. My leaving meant that others have the chance to teach. At times the missionary needs to step out of the way so others can serve.
Joyce continues to manage accounting and financial management for our LCMS missionaries and programs in Africa. She has asked LCMS International Mission to hand over her responsibilities to someone new. LCMS hasn't found that person yet. We are praying that the Lord raises up the person of His own choosing! 
In addition to our Africa work, we are spending time with family and are very slowly setting up a home near our son in Lawrence, Kansas. After being away for most of 40 years, we are trying to re-adjust to life in America. During these last weeks, we have spent precious time with our children and grandchildren. It's been a busy time!
We didn't have a specific reason for leaving Africa. Things were going very well with the church in Ghana and with our work with LCMS International Mission. After many years, it simply seemed to be the right time. Perhaps Solomon said it best. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart . . . and he will make straight your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6). Even with our move, we are pleased to continue serving the Lord Jesus who "came to seek and to save people who are lost"! (Luke 19:10) 
Thank you for your prayers and support in the years past and as we continue to serve in mission from here in the United States. The Lord be with you!  -David and Joyce"

Trinity is home for David and Joyce.   

How do we partner?

Trinity is a prayer and financial partner with David and Joyce.

Learn more at Rev. David and Joyce Erber - The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod