News & Updates
June 4, 2021
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WELL DONE!
Just look (above) at this beautiful list of those serving in worship at Trinity Downtown!! As worship services continue to fill up and things get back to normal, we'll need more and more volunteers to join back into the regular rotation of reading, greeting, ushering, PPT/Sound, nursery volunteers, acolyting and more! Don't worry, if you're nervous about taking on a new role, we'll pair you up with someone who has experience and can give you all the information and support you need! You'll love it! THANK YOU to all those who contrtibute your time and talent to ensuring worship flows smoothly and is a meaningful experience for all who participate. If you'd like to be added to the list of those who serve from time to time, please contact our scheduling volunteers as listed below!!
Elders are scheduled via the Senior Elder
Please note: If you aren't available on your scheuled date/time of service, please contact your scheduling volunteer with as much notice as possible, to ensure that a substitute is found to cover needs in worship. Thank you!
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Stewardship Drive - Volunteering - Funds - Beginning Tithes
In addition to regular volunteer service where we share our God-given talents and gift our time to serve others, as members of the Trinity family, our call to stewardship also includes financial support of Trinity Ministries. We are now making our way through our annual stewardship drive where we speak specifically to the contribution of funds in order to create the upcoming year's budget for ministry. You should have received a letter and pledge form in the mail, and there are extra pledge forms in the narthex too - if not, let us know right away! We sincerely THANK YOU for the quick return of your generous pledge responses so far.
Whether you're tithing at 10% or you're blessed to be able to tithe above and beyond, and especially when you're just beginning to learn how tithing works and you may be starting at a smaller percentage - please know that each and every dollar contributed to the ministries of Trinity through your annual pledge makes a VERY significant impact on Trinity's ability to plan for the year of God's work ahead of us. In your letter, you'll find a scale that will allow you to look up what a 2% title is based on your income, or what a 12% tithe may be... wheverever your starting point may be, please begin now. We are EAGER to return to full staffing and expanded initiatives to engage in new and improved efforts of OUTREACH, and to provide more opportunities to STRENGTHEN AND EQUIP our Trinity family for exponential outreach into your own cirlces of influence on a daily basis! Please partner with us in joyfully contributing to this annual budget process - so that we can faithfully join Jesus on his mission of reaching out to the world with the Gospel!
You can turn in your pledge card to the offering plate on your way out of worship or mail it in to the Finance office at 123 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801. YOUR pledges are ESSENTIAL to Trinity's budget planning efforts, so that we know what resources are available to be shared across ministry efforts for the coming year! THANK YOU
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Redeeming Life Maternity Home Fundraiser
RLOM has locations in Sanford, Florida and NOW ALSO IN Carpentersville, IL! It is one of only a handful of maternity home ministries in the nation. Our mission is to preserve life by serving single pregnant women who lack the support of a loving, caring, Christ-centered home and family. Through the Baby Bottle Fundraiser, you give hope to these women in a tangible way and make it possible for them to hear about and experience the love of God that is ours in Christ Jesus. Take a baby bottle, put it in your car or at the front door of your home for a few weeks, fill it with your loose change, or bless it with cash or a check, then return it back to church! Your gift will change lives for eternity! For more information, please visit rlom.org. Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries, Inc. P.O. Box 1496 Sanford, FL 32772-1496.
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Property Improvement Landscaping Project for Trinity
You've seen the plans and we're ready to move forward! Two ways you can help with this project to beautify Trinity's campus - volunteering on workdays and sponsoring plant purchases! THANK YOU so very much for your support!
Landscape Workdays 7am to Noon
We'd love to have your support, partnering with American Hertitage Girls volunteers, for the three workdays needed to get this project accomplished! Please join us for one or all dates, from 7a-12p or any amount of time you're available during that time. All efforts are welcomed and appreciated! (Please bring water, gloves and any helpful tools too! Thanks).
June 26 - removal *** July 17 - planting *** July 24 - mulching
Plant Sponsorships
If you'd like to support this project by sponsoring the cost of a plan or multiple plants, your contribution would be greatly appreciated!! Below is a list of plants and their costs. Hannah will manage the plant purchases and pick-up. You just send in your check or cash, with a memo indicating which plants you are sponsoring. Place in the offering plate after worship or drop off/mail to the church finance office at 123 E. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801.
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65 Liriope
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1 for $3
10 for $30
half for $97.50
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86 Blue Daze
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1 for $3
10 for $30
half for $129
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47 Arbicola Trinette
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1 for $7
10 for $70
half for $164.50
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18 Croton Mammy
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1 for $8
10 for $80
half for $72
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2 Oakleaf Holly
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1 for $250.00
both for $500
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2 Foxtail Palms
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1 for $250.00
both for $500
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Food and Funds on the Fifth - THANK YOU!!
Thanks to all for your donations to the food pantry collection and the funds for the Pastor's Discretionary Fund!!
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Let's Bring Back Nursery Care During Worship
Trinity Downtown is seeking qualified volunteers to staff the church nursery for 6pm Saturday evening worship at (5:45-7:15pm) and for 10am Sunday morning worship (9:45-11:15am), working with children as young as 6 weeks to up to four years old. Multiple volunteers will allow for more flexible and infrequent scheduling for each individual! So if you have a team of friends interested, let us know! Must have verifiable experience caring for children, must be at least 18 years old, CPR & First Aid Certified and willing to complete a background check (cost covered by Trinity). If you are interested in helping serve in this children's ministry, and to see the full job description, please contact Chanda at TLC@TrinityDowntown.com. Thank you!! TWO HAVE SIGNED UP - we need several more please!!
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You Can Help a First Time Guest - SEND IN PHOTOS
DID YOU KNOW? Most people check out a new church online before ever stepping foot onto a church campus. They read our Trinity Weekly online, read over the pages of our website, look at campus maps, listen to the sermons, check out our Facebook page, browse the YouTube channel, and in all those areas, they see PHOTOS of the life of Trinity. That's why we like to have as many photos as possible from our Trinity family, in all aspects of the life of the Chruch.... so that we can post these in the Trinity Weekly, share on the Website, and use as Marketing material to show others what we're all about and reduce some of that "FIRST TIME GUEST" anxiety. Whether its photos of campus work days, of the choir sining via Zoom, kids in Fridat Comunion, Confirmation Essays, Confirmation classes, Trinity members in a meeting or Bible study group all spaced out with masks on, a group out in the community doing a service project with family and friends. ALL of them tell the story of what it's like to be part of the Trinity Family PLEASE, Send in your photos of Trinity Family moments! Send LOTS! Send to Chanda at TLC@TrinityDowntown.com.
Missionary News
Young Family Missionary Update - June 2021
ALLIANCE MISSIONARIES WELCOMED TO AFRICA FIELD
An Alliance missionary is someone sent from our partner church body into the mission field to work directly with the ministries the LCMS is already working with. One of the most requested positions in Africa is for theological educators at various seminaries. Equipping Pastors is a huge need as churches are growing and there are not enough local leaders with the credentials to teach at the seminaries. We are thankful that Ireja Evangélica Lutheran do Brasil (IELB) in Brazil is able to meet that need.
“Igreja Evangélica Luterana do Brasil (IELB) has prepared men who are able to serve immediately in the area of church planting and theological education. So, they were excited about sending four families to help in different parts of Africa. IELB, in partnership with the LCMS, has called eight pastors to serve as missionary pastors and theological educators. For the Africa region—Rev. Moacyr Alves Júnior – Republic of Congo; Rev. Daniel Martins Silva and Rev. Volmir Knevitz da Rocha – Uganda; Rev. Carlos Kracke – South Africa.” (International.lcms) Read the whole story on our international LCMS website.
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Livestreaming
We're livestreaming Sunday 10am worship every weekend. If you need any help finding any services or subscribing to our YouTube channel, please contact Chanda at TLC@TrinityDowntown.com or 407-490-7339.
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Christian Yoga
Christian Yoga continues online via Zoom on Mondays @ 6:30pm. Now more than ever - the relaxation of yoga is a tremendous benefit. Email Beth for more information at baschu4@bellsouth.net.
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Support Trinity Downtown while you shop!
Start your Amazon shopping from Amazon smile, and you’ll a small percentage of your shopping totals will be donated to Trinity ministries! THANK YOU!
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Small groups connect you to others where you can learn, connect, and grow in ways which will strengthen and equip you to share the gospel and serve in your local community and beyond! That’s straight from Trinity’s mission statement and our commitment to bring people one step closer to Jesus.
Trinity’s mission: to share the gospel through ministries which strengthen and equip people for Christian witness and services in downtown, metropolitan Orlando and the world.
Currently Running Groups (see red notes for NEW info)
Weekly Men's Breakfast and Devotions Group (ongoing)
- Men's small group for the early birds amoung us!
- Meets weekly at IHOP on Colonial drive
- Thursday mornings at 6:30am
- contact Omar at odittmer892@gmail.com for details
NEW Immerse Bible Reading Experience, Book 3: Kingdoms
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Book needed, daily readings, eight week plan, Starts June 7
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MONDAYS at 7pm with Pastor Doug, via ZOOM.
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Join Zoom Meeting by going to this link:
- Meeting ID: 871 5950 5495
- Passcode: 872275
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More info about ordering, audio book access and supplemental materials can be found HERE
Immerse: Kingdoms is the third of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Kingdoms presents a new and unique journey through the story of Israel from the time of its conquest of Canaan (Joshua) through its struggle to settle the land (Judges, Ruth) and the establishment of Israel’s kingdom, which ends in a forced exile (Samuel–Kings). The nation of Israel, commissioned to be God’s light to the nations, falls to division and then foreign conquest for rejecting God’s rule.
Grief Share - Grief Recovery Support Group
- New Series BEGINS MAY 4, 2021
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Discussion leader is Norma Smith, contact at normie1939@gmail.com
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Tuesdays at 1pm, LOGGIA 3, in-person, workbook needed
- Each weekly session is a stand-alone session - so you can join at any time and at any pace!
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. You’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you’ve never faced before. Grief Share support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and have been trained to facilitate this support group. Please share with others who may need to hear about this. These groups are open to all. To learn more visit https://www.griefshare.org/ . Questions? Contact Trinity’s Ministry & Communications Coordinator, Chanda, at 407-490-7339 or TLC@TrinityDowntown.com
Participants will gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. It is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare meets weekly for 13 weeks. Each GriefShare session has three distinct elements:
- Video seminar with experts Each week your GriefShare group will watch a video seminar featuring top experts on grief and recovery subjects. These videos are produced in an interesting television magazine format featuring expert interviews, real-life case studies, dramatic reenactments, and on-location video.
- Support group discussion with focus After viewing the video, you and the other group members will spend time as a support group, discussing what was presented in that week’s video seminar and what is going on in your lives.
- Personal study and reflection During the week you will have the opportunity to use your workbook for further personal study of the grieving process and to help sort out your emotions through journaling. Your group will spend time discussing questions and comments from the workbook study.
Prayer Bible Study Group
Pastor Doug leads an evening prayer group on Wednesdays at 7pm. For a weekly check-in, a lesson on prayer, and time to pray with and for one another, contact Pastor Doug for the Zoom meeting invitation at doug.kallesen@trinitydowntown.com.
Adult Bible Study - Studying Lectionary Readings
Sunday Mornings 8:45am adult group will meeting in-person at Trinity with the option of Zoom link for those who aren't yet meeting in-person! Studying lectionary readings each week. Contact Gregg Yawman at gyawman@instetag.com for moreinformation.
Adult Bible Study - IMMERSE Bible Reading Experience - POETS
Starts first week of September
- Sunday mornings Fellowship Hall on campus plus Zoom
- Tuesday morning and evening on campus
- Saturday evening on campus Loggia 3 with Bob Trapp
- Book needed, daily readings, eight week plan
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More info about ordering, audio book access and supplemental materials can be found HERE
Immerse: Poets is the fifth of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Poets presents the poetical books of the First Testament in two groupings, dividing the books between songbooks (Psalms, Lamentations, Song of Songs) and wisdom writings (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job). These writings all reflect the daily, down-to-earth faith of God’s people as they live out their covenant relationship with him in worship and wise living.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Group, "Women of the Word" - WOW
WOW will break for the summer and return in September
- Weekly reading assignment, jump in anytime
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Tuesdays at 9am, Loggia 3, in-person. Contact Terry at mammierocks@yahoo.com to sign up.
Coming AUGUST 25 SUNDAY SCHOOL foreturns for children and youth 4 years through 12th grade (class breakdowns between 4yrs and 5th grade, MS and HS)
Coming AUGUST 28 - Foundations of Faith which doubles as our New Member Class
Online/At Your Own Pace
Rev. Milan Weerts shares a study on "The End Times" and "The Gospel of John." You can follow along via Pastor Weerts' Facebook page. Pastor Weerts uses the ESV translation but you can use your own favorite translation for study as well. If you have specific End Times questions, send them to Pastor Weerts at StrongInChrist@CFL.RR.COM
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June 7 IMMERSE: Kingdoms begins
June 19 Memorial Service for Mary Gene Carr 1pm
June 26 Landscaping Workday 7a-12p (removal)
July 17 - Landscaping Workday 7a-12p (planting)
July 24 - Landscaping Workday 7a-12p (mulching)
August 22 SUNDAY SCHOOL returns - children, MS and HS
August 28 Foundations of Faith / New Member Class Begins
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All prayers are kept on the list for a period of three weeks, so please resubmit long term prayer needs regularly.
Those Fighting Cancer
Jamie J, Rick B, Andy S, Sandy A, Karl S, Bruce S, Gail W
Health Concerns
Charlie L, Norma S, Clara M, Hazel H,
Other
Mindy, H, Karen E, Margaret
Peace and Comfort
- For the family and friends of Louise Killinger, mother (mother in-law) of Brent (Karen) Killinger.
- For the family and friends of Christine M., close friend of Mary Hohman.
- For the family and friends of Ed Milam, Sr., father of Mary Bell and Ed Milam, Jr,. and father-in-law of Lance Bell.
- For the family and friends of Rhet King.
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Mary Gene Carr's memorial service is scheduled for 1pm on June 19th at Trinity Downtown. Reception will follow immediately after.
Surgery and Recovery/Hospitalized
Richard Mathews
Confidential Prayers
For those prayers that have been shared in confidence, you know the details, Lord. We lift them up to you.
Our Trinity Missionaries
Wasmund Family in East Asia, Trump Family in Kenya, Clausing Family in Tanzania, Lehman Family in Spain, Young Family in Kenya
For Our Communities - For Our Nation - For Our World
We pray for our nation, for our Nation's leaders, for its people, and for our future together as One Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all! We pray that we may all be a reflection of Christ's love, sharing grace and mercy, living in peace with one another. Let's reach out, listen, connect, and have those hard conversations. Love is first. Love wins.
Additional Prayers
- For all those caring for aging and/or ill family members in need
- Prayers for our CDC staff & families, Trinity membership and all Trinity staff & leaders
- For all those struggling with mental health issues
- Prayers for all of the front line workers in our community and nation; our doctors, nurses, EMT, fire fighters, special needs caregivers, essential workers and police.
- Prayers for all those who have Covid-19 to be restored to full health
- Prayers for those who have lost their job or who have been furloughed. And we give thanks for those who have found new employment or have been able to return to their jobs.
- Prayers of thanks for God’s daily provisions.
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The Week of May 29-30, 2021 |
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Attendance
Saturday 6pm
45 in person
21 online
Sunday 10am
77 in person
18 online
Bible Studies
(seven groups)
61
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Five Year Anniversary of the Pulse Mass Shooting
(From the City of Orlando) We’re Still Here for You Five years have passed, but our community remains committed to providing support to the survivors, families of the victims, first responders and all those directly impacted by the Pulse tragedy. Our Orlando United Assistance Center, under the management of the LGBT+ Center Orlando is still providing personalized services, including mental health support. More information at orlandounitedassistancecenter.org
“Community: Five Years After the Pulse Tragedy”
(From the City of Orlando) Over the last five years, the Orange County Regional History Center has collected and preserved thousands of items associated with the Pulse tragedy. Its work has been, and continues to be, important for our community. The "Community: Five Years After the Pulse Tragedy" exhibition shares how our city responded with love and compassion and how cities around the nation and the world sent their support to Orlando. The exhibit is open to the public until August 15, 2021. Admission will be free June 5 –13. Learn more at thehistorycenter.org
Something Magical is Springing Up at Leu Gardens This Saturday
(From the City of Orlando) The Fairy Doors exhibit is back at Harry P. Leu Gardens. Featuring twenty, one-of-a-kind, whimsical fairy doors, your child’s imagination will run wild within this world of enchanted forests, secret gardens and the magic of fairies. Fairy Doors begin June 5 until September 5, 2021. Learn more at leugardens.org
K-12 Priavte School Scholarships
Step Up For Students is accepting applications for private school scholarships for the 2021-22 school year. Step Up For Students is a Florida nonprofit that provides K-12 scholarships to families who want more schooling options for their children.
A family of four with annual income up to $80,000 may be eligible for scholarships worth up to $7,000 or more per child. In order to assure timely processing for a full scholarship, please apply by June 1. Step Up will accept applications after June 1, but cannot assure those received after that date will be processed in time to receive a full award. To apply, visit sufs.org/applynow. If you have any questions, please talk to Paul Soost. You can usually find him hanging out with Peace Comfort Dog! Or you can email him at Sooster67@yahoo.com.
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The St. Luke's Concert Series
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New Covid-19 Safety Procedures
In response to the new guidelines published by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Trinity Downtown is updating its safety procedures for Church Worship services, church meetings, and church study groups/support groups on campus.
The Center for Disease Control has published, “Risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection is minimal for fully vaccinated people..." (and research shows this includes those with naturally acquired immunities.) "The risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from fully vaccinated people to unvaccinated people is also reduced. Therefore, fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing…"
Effective starting with Trinity’s May 29/30 worship services and until further notice, Trinity will no longer require masking and 6 ft social distancing for all in attendance. Those not fully vaccinated or those who are immunocompromised are encouraged to follow CDC guidance for prevention measures. For anyone with Covid or other health concerns, Trinity will provide a separate seating areas for those who wish to continue to mask and distance in worship. This seating will be loacted in the northwest and northeast wings/vestibule (the pews in front on each side) of the Sanctuary. Trinity will also continue to offer ON LINE worship as well.
Please also note that during school operating hours, M-F. 7:30-5:30pm, Trinity’s campus is host to our Child Development Center and Quest School – both of which still require masking and distancing. If your weekday activities bring you in proximity to those school programs while on campus, we ask that you wear a mask.
Communion Practices
Trinity has now moved to two options for communion during our in-person worship services. You may continue to commune in your pew, seated, with the elements you picked up upon arrival packaged for each individual, or you may commune by coming up the center aisle during the worship service to receive a wafer from Pastor Doug and to pick up a cup of wine which has not been touched by others. For those not worshiping in person who wish to commune, please contact the church office and let us know your needs and we will do all we can to accomodate. Email TLC@TrinityDowntown.com or call /text 407-490-7339. Thank you.
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