Trinity Merrill Lutheran Early Learning Center

08/27/2026

Come Support LJHA at Gazebo Night!

Join us on Thursday, August 27 for a great night of music, food, and community at Gazebo Night at Normal Park!

Stop by the food stand for something delicious while supporting a wonderful cause. All proceeds from the food stand will go toward the Trinity Lutheran Junior Honor Association Alumni Scholarship, which provides higher education
scholarships for deserving students.

The evening kicks off with the opening act at 5:00 p.m., followed by the main act, Red Higgins, singing true traditional country and country gospel, at 6:00 p.m.

Bring your family and friends, enjoy the music, grab some delicious food and drinks, and help us support wonderful local students!

We hope to see you there!

08/25/2026

Mark your calendars! 🍝

Join us on September 25 from 4:00–7:00 p.m. for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser supporting our Early Learning Center.

Enjoy a delicious meal, enter the raffles, and help support a wonderful cause!

Adults: $10
Children age 10 and under: $5

We hope to see you there!

08/22/2026

Join us for the Trinity Youth Brat Fry! 🌭

Saturday, August 22
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Trinity parking lot

Enjoy hotdogs, brats, chips, soda or water, and baked desserts—all while supporting our Trinity youth!

08/14/2026

👑✨ A Royal Ball in the Son-Shine Room! ✨👑

The Son-Shine Room had a royal ball today, and they certainly dressed the part! 👸🤴💫

Check out those adorable outfits, fancy smiles, and, of course, the silliest faces fit for royalty! 😂👑

It looks like our little princes and princesses had a royally wonderful time! 💕✨

08/12/2026

The SonShine and Big Bears classes from Trinity Early Learning Center enjoyed a fun field trip to the splash pad! They had an absolute blast.

A huge thank-you to all of our wonderful staff who helped make this trip such a big success! 💦☀️🐻

08/12/2026

4 DAYS TO GO! 🍔

Only 4 days until Trinity's Block Party!

Come hungry because we're serving a FREE community meal with something everyone will enjoy!

🌭 Hot Dogs
🍖 Pulled Pork
🥔 Chips
🫘 Baked Beans
🍪 Cookies & Desserts
🍋 Lemonade & Bottled Water

Good food is even better when it's shared with great people. Bring your family and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship with our community!

Everyone is welcome!

08/08/2026

Here’s a little more of what our Early Learning Center friends enjoyed this week! 🐑💛

The Little Lambs shared lots of sweet smiles, and everyone had a wonderful time during Chapel with Pastor Jon and Steph. What a joyful day of faith, fun, and friendship!

08/07/2026

What a beautiful day at the Early Learning Center! ☀️

Our Big Bears helped push the Little Ones along on their walk, the Crawling Caterpillars enjoyed Chapel in the sunshine, and the Son Shine Room joined in for outdoor Chapel, too. Meanwhile, our Cuddly Cubs had a wonderful walk along the River Bend Trail.

Here’s a little glimpse of the joy, friendship, and learning we’ve been enjoying! 💛

08/06/2026

🎉 You're Invited to the Trinity Block Party! 🎉
Join us on Sunday, August 16 for an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship at Normal Park from 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs, yard games, family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy:
🍔 Free Meal
🍦 Culver's Frozen Custard
🍿 Popcorn
🎵 Live Music
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎨 Face Painting
🚒 Special Vehicle Viewings
🐐 Petting Zoo
🍺 Sawmill Beer Sampling
✨ And More!
The day starts with a special 10:00 a.m. Worship Service and Backpack Blessing for students as we prepare for a new school year.
This event is FREE and open to the entire community. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ 12:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Normal Park, Merrill
Learn more: TrinityMerrill.com/BlockParty

08/05/2026