Trinity Weekly News

Trinity's mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through ministries which strengthen and equip people for Christian witness and service

in downtown, metropolitan Orlando and the world.

Tonight!!

Wear Red for Reformation

We celebrate the Reformation this weekend in worship. Wear red!

Voters Meeting November 3

Join us for a Regular Congregational Voters Meeting in the Sanctuary on Sunday, November 3 after the 11am worship service. We’ll hear reports from various leaders, learn about the status of a call committee for a Deaconess/DCE, vote on a Congregational Vice President candidate, learn the status of the LCEF loan, and hear an update on the Ruth Lane properties.

Thank you

We would like to thank everyone for your prayers for Shane Kunze over the past 6 - 7 weeks as he battled severe pneumonia. Shane has progressed way beyond physicians expectations Special thanks to Pastor Kallesen, Pastor Adams of Christ the King Lutheran Ministries, Largo, Trinity Prayer Warriors/congregation, and everyone else who offered prayers for Shane. God is Good! -Mike and Patty Kunze and the Harris Family.

Christmas Seals Donations Support Lutheran Haven

So many of you faithfully support Lutheran Haven with your prayers and gifts throughout the year and we (Lutheran Haven) rejoice in the Lord’s many blessings to you and through you. It is truly your support that has enabled us to improve the lives of senior adults in a Christ-centered environment. Your kindness assures those who have served our Lord and the Lutheran Church are served well in their retirement…(many retired Lutheran pastors, teachers and missionaries). By your kind donation for Christmas Seals, YOU make that possible! All of us at Lutheran Haven extend our warmest, heartfelt wishes for a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Seals are available in the Narthex.

**TWO signed up, Trinity needs ONE or TWO more please!

Trinity has a tradition of baking about 200 mini loaves of bread to be placed on the altar, blessed and then sent home with families on Thanksgiving Eve - one to give, one to keep. We need a few blessed bakers to bake the mini loaves at home and deliver back to Trinity wrapped and ready to go on Thanksgiving Eve afternoon (mini tins, baggies, ties and time required). Please contact Chanda if you’re interested. tlc@TrinityDowntown.com or 407-488-1919 x101.

Women’s Christmas Dinner

All women of Trinity are invited to purchase a ticket and attend the much anticipated return of the Women’s Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 12 from 6-8pm. This year's theme is "Shine Like Stars at Peggy's Party" in honor and remembrance of beloved Trinity member, Peggy Trapp. Let’s come together for fellowship, Christmas caroling, a wonderful catered meal prepared by Green Coat Catering and served by men of the congregation, and a great reminder that “It’s still all about Jesus!!!”

Tickets are $10 and will go on sale the weekend of November 2 & 3. Volunteers will be available after each of Trinity’s worship services that weekend to sell you a ticket. Don’t wait - we are limited to 80 seated guests this year, so please get YOUR dinner ticket before they are all gone!!! Let’s dress up a bit, but don’t go to the trouble of buying something new! Sunday best is great, or business attire.

Are you interested in hosting a table ? You will be responsible for heading a table, creating a centerpiece, and providing eight place settings of Christmas dinnerware or fine china and silverware.

We are also collecting supplies to donate to The Morgan Center and Quest (Name brands please):

Items for Quest: Clorox Wipes, Kleenex , Airborne Tablets, Vitamin C Gummies

Items for The Morgan Center : Clorox Wipes, Kleenex, Hand Sanitizer, Children Bandaids (Designs)

If you have any questions, contact Darlene Sabin: darlene.rehbein.sabin@gmail.com

Pumpkin Patch

Our Downtown Orlando Pumpkin Patch run by the Child Development Center’s PTL group, is up and running. Buying your pumpkins here at Trinity is convenient AND is supports Trinity’s school ministry ! Sales are now over $7,000 so the CDC will receive 30%. Thank you!

Lay Leadership Summit

The Region 2 Lay Leadership Summit will be hosted by Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Gainesville, FL, on Nov. 15-16. This special event is designed specifically for Lay Leaders. This FREE conference is sponsored by the Florida-Georgia District and is a place where lay leaders have the opportunity to learn and grow as you serve Jesus in your local congregation. Questions? Contact the District Office at 407-857-5556 or kkeene@flgadistrict.org .

Equip, empower, and engage lay leaders of today’s church for effective ministry leadership.
Help one another discover their gifts and how to best use them to serve others.
Meet other congregational leaders to gain new ideas, support one another, and build inter-congregational relationships
Affinity Groups give you a chance to gather with others who share the same or similar interests or roles in their congregation. These sessions offer an opportunity to explore with others who are climbing the same mountain. You’ll have the chance to build a network of new friends who are working in the same areas of ministry and interest and just may have helpful suggestions to strengthen your current ministry.
Sessions at the Summit feature workshops and keynote addresses designed specifically to equip, empower, and engage lay leaders of the church, such as ministry leaders, committee leaders, professional volunteers, council members, elders, media coordinators and you!

Recurring Announcements & Invitations

Confirmation Lunches

We would love to have congregation’s help with providing lunches for our confirmation class and instructors. If you, your family, group of friends, Bible study group, or leadership group would like to sign up to provide one of the meals, please or sign up online https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c44a4a92b0-confirmation2 or contact Tim at norris.timothy@gmail.com ALLERGY ALERT: NO peanuts or sesame seed products (including oils). THANK YOU!

IMMERSE Bible Reading - Messiah Readings

Need details? Visit church.trinitydowntown.com/word

Facebook Users - Help us Extend our Reach

If you’re on Facebook, please help us reach others by sharing Trinity events and posts on your own Facebook page, by liking posts on Trinity’s page, and by commenting on the posts on Trinity’s page. The more our posts and events are shared and liked, the more likely someone new will hear about Trinity, follow our page, and perhaps connect in more ways than just that one event you shared! LIKE-COMMENT-SHARE. Thank you!

Ministry Partner Events

Lutheran Haven Fall Flea Market October 26th

Free Admission. You’ll find great deals on clothing, furniture, appliances, artwork, collectibles, antiques, electronics, jewelry, linens, bicycles, holiday items, baked goods and so much more ! All proceeds benefit Lutheran Haven Nursing Home, Assisted Living and Memory Care. 2041 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, FL 32765.

Prince Of Peace Concert Series

The Prince of Peace Concert Series kicks off its third season with Italian classical pianist Pietro Iannotti and our very own locally renowned organist David Ludwig, Jr . This fabulous concert will be held on Saturday, November 2 at 6:00 pm in the Prince of Peace Sanctuary (1515 S. Semoran Blvd.), followed by a wine and cheese reception. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Admission is free, donations are gratefully encouraged. For more information, visit www.poporlando.com/ConcertSeries or call 407.277.3945.