Meet Pastor Norm Koy

Pastor Koy was born in Oak Park, Illinois on April 19, 1952.  He was educated at Concordia, River Forest, then later at Concordia Theological Seminary at Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pastor Norm was married to Gale Koch in June 1974. Gale's birthday is April 29. Gale enjoys collecting cook books, baking, cooking, sewing and ringing in the handbell choir. She is currently employed as a receptionist at a local business. The Lord blessed them with a daughter, Kristyn in July 1978.

Kristyn and her husband, Jeremy Honemann, made Pastor and Gale proud grandparents with the blessed arrival of Logan Stuart Honemann in 2005.

Before ordination, Pastor Koy taught 4th grade, was a DCE (Director of Christian Education) and Assistant Principal in Cleveland, Ohio. After continuing his education at the Fort Wayne Seminary, he accepted the divine call to St. Paul, Napoleon, Ohio, where he served as Vicar, Associate Pastor, and then Senior Pastor. Over the years, Pastor Koy has served His Lord through various district and synodical activities, such as District Coordinator for Youth Gathering. He has also involved himself in local activities such as community theatre, sheriff's chaplain, and critical incident stress debriefer.

Pastor Koy and Gale have a shared interest in NASCAR racing. Pastor follows the racing action through the driving of Sam Hornish who drives car #77; whereas his wife Gale prefers to follow car #18, the M&M car.

Meet Pastor Shawn Fenske

Pastor Shawn Fenske was born in San Jose, CA on June 22. He is the oldest of three siblings. In the fall of 1997, he began working as an Emergency Medical Technician at an amusement park and then with a private ambulance company. He continued going to school and graduated from California State University Hayward in June of 1999. Later, in May 2007, Pastor Shawn graduated from Concordia Seminary St. Louis, and was ordained and installed as and Associate Pastor on June 9, 2007.

Pastor Shawn is a newlywed. He and his wife Noelle, were married in the Traverse City area on Sept 20. Together they enjoy being out in nature, and experiencing God’s creation.

Meet Pastor Justin Krupsky

Pastor Justin was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on January 14th, 1978.   He received his bachelor’s degree from Concordia, Ann Arbor in the spring of 2000.   Spring 2008 he received his Masters in Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.  He worked as Faith Lutheran Church’s College Minister for 4 years prior to going back to school.  Justin married Jenni Vogeli on May 26th, 2002.  Her birthday is August 17th.  She has a ‘skin care’ esthetics license.

The Lord has blessed them with their first son Toby on February 14th 2006, and their second son Graham on November 20, 2008. 

Ministry Staff

The staff of Trinity finds excitement and joy in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His call in their lives to share Him with others. They stand ready to help you to know Jesus better.

Pastor Wilton Fluegge has been a pastor for over 41 years. For 30 years, Pastor Fluegge has served on various Boards and Committees associated with the Lutheran Church, Michigan District. Here at Trinity, Pastor Fluegge makes hospital and shut-in calls. He is still very active in his ministry and preaches most Sundays at churches within the southeast Michigan area.

Mary Anne Hibbard, Minister of Worship and Music, has served in several congregations in Michigan and Illinois. She has been privileged to assist these congregations in introducing contemporary worship while continuing to offer strong traditional worship as well. She studied music history and keyboard performance at Western Michigan University, and worship and theology at Concordia University (Wisconsin and River Forest) and Bethel College.

Carla Hudgens, Assistant Music Director, has served Trinity since 1987. She coordinates Praise Teams, plays organ, accompanies 7 school choirs, directs the Men’s Chorus and the Celebration Singers, and assists in creating worship services. One of her goals is to involve many people in the music program at Trinity so that they may experience the joy of making music to the Lord and getting to know the members of their Trinity family.

Dan Karlin is the Minister of Social Outreach. He encourages both members and non-members to share more of their possessions and their time with ministries that are on the front lines in helping others. His job is to take YOU out of your comfort zone and into the world of reality.

Patty J Kernstock is Director of Youth Ministries at Trinity Lutheran Church and has served here since July of 2004. She is responsible for ministries to our young people in grades 5-12 as well as early college aged students. With a background in counseling psychology, juvenile criminal justice, outdoor education and religious studies, Patty J has served “in and around” young people in various capacities in several states as well as Australia and New Zealand. Patty J sees her role at Trinity as one who supports and assists the parents of young people, who are the REAL youth ministers to their young people.

Mark Schroeder is the volunteer Director of Trinity’s Missions Program.  Mark has been active in the missions field and has been leading mission teams since 1991.  He also serves on the board for the Brazil Mission Society. 

Elizabeth Brandt-Millard (Betsy) is our Deaf Interpreter at our Sunday, 9:30 a.m. worship. If you’ve ever sat and watch Betsy Interpret, you would be truly captivated by her excellent communication skills and wonderful facial expressions. She was called at the age of seven into the deaf world through her Sunday school teacher. Betsy holds 2 degrees, one from Madonna University and one from Walsh College. She has a BA degree in Sign Language Studies, along with successfully completing the Interpreter Training Program, satisfying the requirements of the American Disabilities Act. Betsy has been interpreting professionally since 1995 and here at Trinity since 1998. She has been married to her husband Craig since 1986.

Don Palmeter is Trinity’s Visitation Minister. He was a Junior High teacher for 41 years. For 23 of those years he served Trinity as Athletic Director and Junior High mathematics teacher. He also coached many of our athletic teams. He continues to serve the Lord by making hospital visits and shut-in calls. He also has given chapel presentations for the school and occasionally substitutes in our school for absent teachers.

Dave Sheldon serves Trinity as Minister of Family Life and is responsible for developing Family Ministry especially in the areas of faith formation of children in the homes, marriage and also parenting.  Dave also  is responsible for Senior’s Ministry including the Golden Circle, Friday Flock and off-campus senior's ministries. Dave is also advisor to the Trinity Men’s Ministry, and one of Trinity's newest groups, Connect. He also teaches a variety of Bible studies on marriage, parenting, and spiritual growth topics. Dave has previously served his Lord as a teacher, coach, youth director, elementary principal,  and high school guidance counselor and director. Dave's wife Sue teaches 5th grade here at Trinity and they are blessed with 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

Jane Strybis is Trinity’s Director of Assimilation and Adult Education Coordinator. The focus of the Assimilation Ministry is to direct the programs designed to assimilate new members into the congregational life of Trinity Lutheran Church and to facilitate the placement of congregational members in the ministries and volunteer programs of Trinity. The focus of the Adult Education Coordinator is to administer the Adult Bible Study Program at Trinity.

Alison Werner is Trinity’s Nursery Director. Alison attended Concordia College in Ann Arbor, MI, where she received a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. She taught for ten years in Lutheran Schools before coming to Trinity in the fall of 1992. Alison worked in the nursery for one year before becoming the Director. Alison is married and has three young children.

Office Staff
	Ray Berels - Director of Operations Diane Dawson - Finance Administrator     Kay Carpenter - Printer   Cori Ford - Receptionist		Carole Schlesselman - Business Manager Denise Obrecht Pastor's Administrative Assistant   Mary Wing - Church Secretary   Betsy Millard - Bookkeeping Assistant
Maintenance Staff
	Jerry Russell - Head Custodian Judy Brunk - Custodian Dan Braet - Custodian		Matt Gratopp - Custodian Ron Carpenter - Custodian Ted Wesenberg - Maintenance