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Highlights from Pastor Martin
Trinity Hosts Prayer Vigil & Comfort Dogs
In case you missed it, Trinity worked with
LCMS FL-GA District President Greg Walton, Pastor Ken Green and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and Pastor Billy Brath of LiveUCF to host a Prayer Vigil this past Wednesday. The Lutheran Church Charities "comfort dogs," arriving from all over the country, used Trinity as home base all week for their ministry of "unconditional love.' You might spot some Golden Retriever fur in the narthex where they helped welcome the community for the Vigil. Thanks to ALL who pitched in to extend the arms of Jesus' love to many!
Thrivent Channels Donations to Trinity to help in Orlando
Thrivent members: you should have received an email recently from Thrivent about designating your "Choice" dollars to help Orlando through Trinity, and how Thrivent will match additional donations through the end of the month. We'll be a channel for additional blessings in days ahead. The link for donating can also be found on Trinity's main page at
Trinitydowntown.com
or find it directly at
https://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference/living-generously/disaster-response/#orlando
. Those who aren't Thrivent members are also able to donate and have funds matched by Thrivent. Just go to the link and scroll down to "Personal Donations." We are truly "Blessed to Be A Blessing" in the midst of tragic times!
Trinity's Voters Assembly THIS Sunday, June 19 12:30 PM
We're planning a light lunch starting at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall & Gym. The meeting will start at 12:30 while we finish eating. Elections and presentation of the Ministry Plan and Budget are the two big items, plus lots of updates on Trinity's ministries.
Trinity's "Town Hall Meetings: Act 2"
When Pastor Jacob May visits Trinity Monday June 20 to Wednesday, June 22, 3 more "town hall meetings" will provide great opportunities for all members to meet the first candidate to visit our campus. Tuesday, 12 noon; Tuesday, 6:30 pm, and Wednesday, 12 noon ... in the Sanctuary. Come, meet Pastor May; hear a little about him, ask some questions, get to know him!
Trinity Ministry Plan
The first draft of a three-year ministry plan with specific ministry action steps for 2016-17 was presented to the Leadership Council on May 16, and is available in the narthex at church.
Accounts Receivable Specialist Needed
With the recent turnover in Trinity's Finance Staff, the most urgent need is for a full-time Accounts Receivable Specialist. The qualifications for this important position are rigorous, but since accounting help is in short supply in Orlando at this time, if you know of someone who might qualify, please encourage them to apply by sending a resume and references to Trinity's General Manager, Eric Havens at
[email protected]
. Full Job description is available on trinity's website at
http://church.trinitydowntown.com/job-openings/
Campus Revitalization: Loggia Roof Repairs Scheduled
Our newly reconstituted Campus Development Task Force is working with the Leadership Council and our General Manager to prioritize "must-do" campus fix-it projects. Loggia roof repairs are scheduled for the second week of July. The scope of work needed for the "three houses" is being professionally assessed at this
time. We'll do our best to keep you informed.
ALL THE NEWS
Summer Sunday School
All children ages 4 through 5th grade will meet as a group at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday morning. The cool church basement music room will be THE place to meet Jesus. Children are encouraged to bring their offering for Trinity's discretionary fund. They lovingly voted last September to "help people who don't have enough food or a place to live", so we will continue directing their gifts for that purpose. Children will stay in the church basement for parent pickup at 10:30 a.m.
VBS Starship Payload Needed
Your annual gift to Trinity's children's outreach ministry is NOW. Look for a VBS Supply display in the narthex and choose the item you can contribute to our neighborhood and city-wide summer ministry. If you cannot shop, monetary donations will allow the supply team to shop for you. Look for the special VBS collection container near the display in the narthex beginning this weekend. Contact Ken Boggs (
[email protected]
) with questions regarding supplies for kids to fiind A'Bot Jesus!
This month, let's meet for lunch at Johnny's Fillin' Station-Famous for their burgers-Other items on their menu: wings. hot and cold sandwiches, wraps and salads-Call (407-897-1418) or e-mail ([email protected]) to confirm-Looking forward to seeing you.
Johnny's Fillin' Station is located at 2631 S. Ferncreek Ave. (corner of Ferncreek and Michigan) Orlando
Deny Your Selfie Shirts
Shirts are $7.00 and proceeds will go toward purchasing Youth Ministry curriculum and HS Gathering participants. The text says, "deny your #selfie Take up your cross and follow Him!" which was our Confirmation Retreat theme this year.They will be on sale Sundays in June after services. Please contact Youth Ministry Team member Jenn Blackwood at [email protected].
Bring Back the Bottles
Trinity members have taken home 85 empty baby bottles. Now it's time to start bringing them back filled with change, bills and checks - made payable to "Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries" - anytime before the end of June. Just hand them to an usher or the office receptionist.
Get on Board Star Ship Trinity
This summer, July 25-29, Vacation Bible School returns to Trinity campus, but children will "take off" every day to visit a new star looking for the missing parts of a real live robot named GADGET and discover
G
od
A
lways
D
oes
G
reat and
E
xtraordinary
T
hings. All children ages 4 through 5th grade are welcome to register on-line NOW! Use this link:
http://church.trinitydowntown.com/vbs/.
If your child is attending Camp Trinity during the week of July 25-29, NO NEED to fill out a separate registration form. Vacation Bible School is always included in our Summer Camp Trinity plans. Contact Deaconess Liz (
[email protected]
or 407-488-1919 X 127) with questions.
Vacation Bible School HELP
Small group leaders are essential for success and safe travel. A group leader is anyone 18 and over who can care for 8-10 children every day guiding them on the star adventure. Very little preparation is needed. Volunteer today, but you won't serve until July 25-29! Trinity is preparing the campus for 100 children to discover the wonder of God's creation, love, care and promises. Travel to new unheard of stars! Assemble unique, personal Robots! Learn why
G
od
A
lways
D
oes
G
reat and
E
xtraordinary
T
hings!. Contact Deaconess Liz (
[email protected]
or 407-488-1919 X 127) to volunteer as a group leader.
New Job for a Star
OH! And there are 2 spots left for storytelling. This job description changed a little so it requires only
1 day
of time. The storyteller is the star guide who introduces the children to one of God's wonderously made body parts: hands, mind, eyes, ears, and heart. A little "acting" (script provided) with the whole group, and then a small group interaction telling the story.
Lutheran Women are Awesome
As a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, you ARE an LWML member. Composed of individual women and women's groups within the congregation, on campuses, in homes or other settings, LWML is a women's organization that helps women find ways to use their God-given talents to share Jesus. The new LWML quarterly magazine can be found on the small table in the east narthex area. Inside you will find news stories about sister Lutheran women and the many ways we are all involved in Gospel outreach. If you are interested in receiving a paperless copy of the magazine, contact Deaconess Liz: [email protected] or 407-488-1919 X 127. Check out
http://www.lwml.org
for more ways to keep connected as an awesome Lutheran woman.
Women Should Take a Break
Every now and then, you deserve a time away from responsibility to refresh and relax. The LWML Florida-Georgia Convention is Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016. Time away with active Christian women is an experience designed especially for stressed, busy, and even bored women held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Information is available in the narthex or on-line
http://www.flgalwml.com
. The
Evangel
is a publication specifically for the women in Florida and Georgia congregations and a printed copy is on the LWML table in the narthex.
Lutheran Counseling Services
Conflict, loneliness, guilt and anxiety can result in the door to peace, joy and vitality being closed. LCS provides a safe (professional and pastoral) environment, an open door to hope, dignity, growth and grace. Call Lutheran Counseling Services 407.644.4692 or visit
www.lcsfl.com
-Sharing God's Abundant Grace and Mercy in Our Community-
Summer Reading Challenge
Look for the display on a narthex bulletin board for information to "Read Like a Lutheran". Summer reading ideas and challenges are there for your down time. Go to
http://read.cph.org/
and register for a summer challenge.
Facebook Friends of Trinity Downtown:
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, Comment and Share to expand our outreach impact!
When you see blogs, updates, photos and event invitations on Facebook, don't just read them and scroll on. Make a comment, click like, and SHARE the post with friends, family and relevant groups you may be a member of online.
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Summer Music Opportunities!
The Parish Choir and Handbell Choir will be taking a well-deserved break for a few months; however, we're presenting two new music opportunities this summer. One or both of these might be exactly right for you!
The 1st Floor, Once-in-a-while Choir:
This is a proposed singing group that will follow the rules of its name. We realize that there are some beautiful voices out there belonging to people who cannot handle the steps to the balcony or who cannot make a weekly commitment. So, we're looking into organizing a singing group that would not have to climb stairs in order to practice and would sing once in a while. If there is enough interest, we'll do it! Please contact Glenda Frazier at [email protected] and include your preferred service and any comments or questions you might have.
Handbell Lessons:
Coming this summer for teens and adults - 1-hour sessions for learning or brushing up on ringing techniques! No prior experience is required, and we'll fit the sessions to your schedule. There is no commitment to join the handbell choir (unless you want to); try it out and have some fun! Please contact Glenda Frazier at [email protected] and include several choices of day/time that would fit your schedule.
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Summer Sunday School
Spending time with Jesus each week doesn't stop when the school bell rings "end of class". Church classes continue with summertime special Sundays. All children ages 4-10 (VPK-5th grade) meet together in the church basement at 9:30 a.m. Children stay in together and will be waiting for parent pick-up at 10:30 a.m.
High School Youth July 2016
--National Youth Gathering--check website for more information!
For more info: Contact
Laura
(407) 404-3242 or
Mike
(727) 686-7403,
email
[email protected]
, check the Trinity Website or the Trinity HS Youth Facebook page
2016 Leadership NOMINATIONS
The 2016 Nominations Committee, consisting of John Strandquest, Bob Gordon, David Tesch, Karen Arnett, and Mike Kunze have brought forth a slate of nominees for Leadership Council and the Elders Ministry Team.
On Leadership Council, two at large positions are to be filled to replace outgoing members Carolyn Burnette who served a two year term and Rocky Smothers who served a one year term in the at-large position following a 2-term commitment as the Congregational President. Carolyn previously served Trinity by participating on the Evangelism board while Rocky has served in various capacities including serving on the Fellowship and Youth Boards. Both have shown great commitment and love for Trinity and are to be commended for their continued service. Both serve Trinity in many other capacities in addition to their elected positions.
Nominations for the two vacant Member at Large Positions will serve a 2-year term beginning in July 2016 through the end of June 2018. The nomination committee brings forth Gregg Yawman and Tim Norris to fill these positions. Both Gregg and Tim have prayerfully considered the responsibilities and have committed to serve if it be the will of the congregation to select them. Leadership Council meets at least once per month and acts on behalf of the congregation with the authority to conduct and perform all acts and affairs of the church.
Typically, the Elders Ministry Team fluctuates in size depending upon the needs of the congregation and the desire of individuals to serve. Following service to the Elder's Ministry for two terms, Cal Wacker will be leaving the Elders Team as is Tim Norris who served two and a half terms. We thank each of them for their faithful spiritual leadership at Trinity.
The nominations committee and Interim Pastor Martin have asked eight men to prayerfully consider participating in the Elders Ministry Team. There are three Elders currently serving that have committed to serve an additional term including Ulysses Floyd, eligible for a third term, Steve Kerestes, eligible for a second term, and Bob Trapp who is also eligible for a second term. Additionally, there are five men who have prayerfully considered serving Trinity including Rocky Smothers, Lo Phillips, Jim Curtis, Rusty Stephens, and Ken Boggs.
Elders are elected to two year terms and outside of this annual election, any member in good standing can nominate another member of the church as a candidate by a written note to the Pastor or President, allowing the size of this ministry team to fluctuate as needed to support various church functions. The primary responsibility of the Elders is Christian nurture to all members, to facilitate worship schedules and content, to assist with the Holy Sacraments during worship and to insure ushers, acolytes and all facets of worship are covered. The Elders minister to, support and care for the senior pastor and staff of the office of Public Ministry, maintain the congregational role, maintain Christian discipline within the church, and maintain open communication with the Leadership Council. The Elders Ministry Team is responsible for all aspects of spiritual leadership at Trinity.
These nominations are provided to you to prayerfully consider their participation in the Mission and Ministries of Trinity Lutheran Church and School. Moreover, members of this congregation have full right to nominate additional members for Leadership Council or the Elders Ministry Team. Please provide in writing any additional nominations to the Nominations Committee (John Strandquest
[email protected]
or 407-496-6034). Please insure that all nominees are aware of the nomination and are willing to prayerfully consider service to Trinity in the capacity of the position.
Important Dates
June 19
Father's Day
June 19
Voters Meeting in gym 12:30, Meal begins at noon
June 21-22 Town Hall Meetings, Meet Pastor Jacob May
July 4
Independence Day! (Offices and School ministry Closed)
July 25-29
VBS
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