Highlights from Pastor Martin
Pastor Jacob May Visits Trinity
Many members and staff had the opportunity to meet Pastor Jacob May during his visit to Trinity on June 20-22. The Call Committee is preparing a report on his visit, and is working on the next candidate's visit. More details coming soon.
Favorite Hymns Month
This is the week we start singing all the favorite hymns and songs you recently asked for. We're also taking a look at how to overcome depression based on the story of Elijah in I Kings 19.
Thrivent Channels Donations to Trinity
Check below how Trinity members can have personal donations
matched
through Thrivent until July 31, and how Thrivent members can designate "Choice" dollars to help Orlando through Trinity. We are truly "Blessed to Be A Blessing" in the midst of tragic times!
Trinity's Voters Meeting Report
The June 19 Voters meeting elected two new Leadership Council members (Tim Norris & Greg Yawman) and five new Elders
(Ken Boggs, Jim Curtis, Lo Phillips, Rocky Smothers, and Rusty Stephens). A provisional 2 month budget was approved and a final 2016-17 budget is to be presented by August. The Ministry Plan and Ministry Accomplishments reports are available in the narthex at church.
Trinity Welcomes Jenn Blackwood as Youth Ministry Coordinator.
Jenn Blackwood has accepted the position of part-time Youth Ministry Cdtr. We are blessed! She will begin in this role in August, but will spend time over the summer making plans that will assure continuity of our middle school, confirmation, junior & senior high youth ministries. Please give her a warm welcome and say "YES" when she asks for your assistance!
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
From Ted Lange, Leadership Council President
Trinity chose to call an Intentional Interim Pastor to serve over the past year in order to provide ample time for self-study, review of mission and to some degree to heal. Approximately one year ago, the Trinity Leadership Council interviewed two candidates to consider for the position and was seeking a gifted pastor to work with Trinity to better position itself to call a Senior Pastor. After interviewing two candidates the decision was clear, that is until Pastor Tom Zehnder laid a slip of paper on the table with a name and phone number and said, "Call this man" and promptly left the room. After a conversation with the Reverend Jim Martin the decision was easy and within weeks Pastor Jim and Carol Martin were part of the Trinity family. As was announced at the Voters Assembly meeting this past Sunday, Jim and Carol are being called in a new direction to minister to another LCMS congregation in need of their special skills and insight. So, it is with mixed emotions that we are soon to bid farewell to a close family who are needed elsewhere. We are excited for a new chapter in Jim and Carol's ministry which we know is guided by God's hand to where they are most needed in His kingdom. We of course, will miss their encouraging words and loving and caring example. We have two more weekends to celebrate their ministry at Trinity and to encourage Jim and Carol as they move a little bit north and a little bit closer to the grandchildren. The weekend of July 9
th
/10
th
will be their last weekend with us.
What does this mean for Trinity? For those of you who had the opportunity to meet Pastor Jacob May this week, you know that the Senior Pastor Call process is ongoing and we expect to have another candidate visit soon. We also know that Christ carries out his mission not only through the office of the public ministry but also through the priesthood of all believers (this is ALL of us). Both have been instituted by God for the sake of His Kingdom. It is our responsibility to carry on the mission and ministries of Trinity as we are reminded in 1 Peter 9,
"You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light".
At the same time God has established the office of the public ministry for the sake of proclaiming the Gospel, administering the Sacraments, and leading the ministries of the Church. We will intentionally proceed forward with discerning God's will for pastoral leadership at Trinity. Pastor and Carol Martin have been faithful servants to Trinity and to Christ in these areas but Trinity is ready to move forward, as are the Martins.
Take some time and let Jim and Carol know how much you've appreciated their time at Trinity, maintain vigilant prayer for their future ministry and for Trinity. (Details for the farewell event are below). Perhaps Pastor Martin was preparing us for this change last weekend as he preached on Philippians 4-6,
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
"
Thank you, Goodbye and God Bless You
The ministry and presence of Pastor Jim & Carol Martin this year at Trinity Lutheran Church and School has been such a blessing. We are sad to see them leave, but celebrate their time with us and hold them in prayer as new ministry journeys are ahead!
Please join us on Friday, July 8th
5:30-7:30pm in Fellowship Hall and courtyard for an ice cream treat.
4th of July Parking
Will you be Downtown on the 4th? Trinity's Youth are raising money for the National Youth Gathering coming up in a few weeks. You can support them by parking in Trinity's parking lots for either $5 or $10 on the 4th of July. Thank you!
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!
Last chance for 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.
Support our Ministry Partner: Live UCF
Saturday Night LiveUCF: A gala to benefit our congregation at UCF
On September 24th, 2016, 6pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Orlando - Please join us for an elegant evening to support and celebrate LiveUCF; our congregation on the campus of the University of Central Florida. The event will highlight Live's ministries on and around campus for the school year while current students serve and share their stories. The gala will include a cocktail hour, catered dinner, entertainment, and greetings from District & LiveUCF leaders. Please plan to join in and support the ministries of LiveUCF. Tickets are available now at LiveUCF.com/Gala. For more information or to help sponsor the event please email [email protected]
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.
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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.
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 are going to the
National Youth Gathering in July
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.
Important Dates
July 4
Independence Day! (Offices and School ministry Closed)
July 4 Fundraiser for NYG: Parking on campus $5 or $10
July 8
Friday 5:30-7:30pm, Goodbye and God Bless You event for the Martins
July 25-29
Vacation Bible School: It's All A'Bot Jesus. Register Now!
