Trinity Family
From Pastor Martin
I wish you all could have been on campus for the excitement of Grandparents Day. Hundreds of grandparents joined CDC & K-8 students in chapel, in classrooms, all over the campus. As I have gotten to know more of our school faculty and staff this fall, I realize over and over again what a jewel we have in Trinity Lutheran School!
This weekend in worship we’re highlighting the work of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, so don’t forget your LWML Mite Boxes. Your small change, like the widow’s mite in the Bible, accomplish so much mission work! Watch for our “ladies in purple” this weekend, and please thank them for their faithful service. By the way, did you know that every woman at Trinity is part of the LWML just by virtue of being a member. Lutheran Women…on a mission…doing their part in hundreds of ways to help bring people one step closer to Jesus!
Another ministry note – YOUTH MINISTRY! I had the privilege of meeting with Laura Ramiz & Mike Miessler this week, and hearing their excitement about our youth and next summer’s National Youth Gathering. First thought: what a gift they are! Second: I am ALL IN for making sure we have a BIG GROUP of TRINITY YOUTH going to New Orleans next summer. I’ve seen personally what a life-changer it can be for a high school student to spend a week with 25,000 other Lutheran Christians! You’ll be hearing more about this before registration opens later this month.
Some of you may have heard this prayer in the weekly phone message: “Lord Jesus, you have blessed Trinity with amazing ministries at every age, from infants to grandparents. Keep showing us how to work together to bring more people one step closer to YOU! Gather Your people in church this weekend around Your Word and at Your Holy Meal! In Your name we pray. AMEN!”
Don’t forget the Church Picnic from 12:30 to 2 pm on Sunday, October 11.
Wear Purple THIS Weekend
A hat, a tie, a dress, a blouse, a shirt; It’s a celebration of LWML — Lutheran Women in Mission! All women (and men too) can help celebrate this special auxiliary of the LCMS by wearing purple to the weekend’s worship services. Purple was the special dye used in ancient Greece by Lydia, a business woman converted to Christianity. The LWML uses purple as a reminder of mission outreach, our Heavenly kingdom, and the importance of all God’s people.
Mites – Money that Changes Lives
Empty your change jars into a ziplock bag and bring it to church this weekend, place the bag in the giant box in the narthex, and pick up an small empty mite box or cup. If you have a full mite box, bring it and place it in the giant box then pick up an empty one
Those little cardboard boxes or paper cups generate millions (yes, Millions!) of dollars for international mission work. Locally, hundreds of thousands support food banks, build schools, help church workers with scholarships, provide transportation, feed families, and help restore hope for homeless men and women. What a mitey mite!
Trinity Voters Assembly Meeting, 10/18
The first regular meeting of the Voter’s Assembly will be held on October 18th following the 11 o’clock service. Agenda items will include the State of the Parish, Financial Health of the Parish, School Board and Leadership Highlights Reports. More information to come.
Thanks for the Goodies
Every Sunday in October, the ladies of Trinity will donate baked goods for our Sunday Coffee Hour. October is the month we celebrate the faithful and quiet support of women of the LWML. Your free will offering will support scholarships for our Trinity school students, for the women of Trinity attending LWML conventions and retreats, and to fund the annual shipping cost of 65-75 quilts for Lutheran World Relief. October 4 we recognize the faithful women of the Tuesday Morning Coffee & Tea Bible Study.
Trinity’s Congregational Picnic Returns
The Fellowship Ministry Team will host a picnic on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in the Courtyard following the 11:00 service. The lunch menu will include pulled pork sandwiches, cole slaw, baked beans, corn pudding, and drinks. Trinity members are asked to bring desserts in the following way: If your last name ends with A-H please bring a pie; I-P please bring a cake, cupcakes or brownies; Q-Z please bring a dozen cookies. A free will offering will be collected to help defray expenses, however, for anyone visiting Trinity, please feel free to be our guest, don’t worry about money or bringing a dessert, and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship with us! Of course, volunteer help is always needed. If you can help any time that day, we will be setting up starting at 9am. Tear down and clean up will follow the picnic, and will take less time with more help! Please email Wendy Havens at hvns87@gmail.com to help.
Got Shoes?
Everyone needs a pair of shoes and lots of people want lots of shoes. Some people want and need one pair of shoes. Our Trinity School children are collecting gently used shoes and NEW socks for children sizes 4-6 the entire month of October. We can all help. The cooperative effort of Trinity church and school members last year resulted in over 300 pairs of shoes. TLS teacher, Becky Lehenbauer travels to LaPaz Hondouras every November on a mission trip sponsored by Operation Barefoot. Shoes should be left in the hallway of the two story building along the wall under the stairs.
Want to Make A Difference?
Trinity’s Outreach Team is committed to bringing people one step closer to Jesus. Does that sound like a good idea to you? Then consider joining us on Wednesdays at 1pm in Pastor Martin’s office to find out how we’re going to make a difference in more lives. We’re digging deep into Lutheran Hour Ministry’s Outreach resources so we can touch hearts and change lives in the name of Jesus. Sign-up in the narthex, or email Jim.Martin@Trinitydowntown.com for more info.
Orlando Outreach Conference Will Energize You to Witness
Are you ready for a two-day event that offers practical knowledge and witnessing tools to train you on how to be mission-minded disciples for Jesus Christ? Make plans now to attend the Regional Outreach Conference (ROC) hosted by Lutheran Hour Ministries at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel near Orlando on November 13-14. Workshops will focus on a variety of topics that address the needs of the church in the 21st century. Register today! Visit www.lhm.org/roc or call 1-800-876-9880. $79 rate for Trinity registrants. We would love to see a large group of Trinity folks there to learn more about outreach in the church today!!
School Events need your Support!
Whether you are a staff member, parent, or church member, Trinity Lutheran School’s PTL has plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in our shared ministry events. PTL events like our first-ever Fall Pumpkin Patch and the HUGE annual Touch-A-Truck event connect our school, church, and surrounding community. These events not only raise funds to support our school (Infants to 8th Grade), but they draw big crowds from the surrounding community to our church! We need your help to make them happen!
Pumpkin Patch
The pumpkins are coming! Trinity’s first Pumpkin Patch will take place October 17—31. The Pumpkin Patch will be open for business Monday through Friday from 3:15 to 6:15 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On October 31, hours run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trinity’s PTL is organizing the event, and all proceeds will be used to benefit Trinity School (infants to 8th grade).
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer, and we welcome church and school participation! Visit our Pumpkin Patch sign-up at http://vols.pt/nrS3iT to volunteer your time to help us move some pumpkins! This is a great opportunity for K-8 parents to earn P.R.I.C.E. hours. See below for instructions on how to sign up.
We’re using VolunteerSpot to organize our upcoming Sign-ups. Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/nrS3iT
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
PTL Fall Festival, October 23, 5:30-7:30pm
Trinity’s PTL is also hosting a Fall Festival on Friday, October 23, from 5:30—7:30 p.m. and church and school folks are invited! Stop by for a hamburger or hot dog dinner, live music, hayrides for the kids, a cake walk, and an interactive Halloween story performed by VPK teachers Colby Howard and Stacey Carroll. Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and participate in a costume contest. It will be a great time for food, fellowship, and pumpkin shopping. We hope to see you there!
Touch-A-Truck – Saturday, November 14, 9a-1p
Chairpersons are beginning to coordinate planning for this annual event on our campus. Our success hinges on the active participation of all of our school families as this is the PTL’s major fund raising effort of the year. Are you able to help? The next planning meeting is Tuesday, October 6, at 6 pm in school room 103, the middle loggia classroom. Please contact PTL.TLCS@gmail.com. Volunteer opportunities available during Touch-A-Truck; PRICE hours for parents and students in Grades 6-8 will work to earn credit toward the cost of upcoming field trips to Driftwood, and Washington DC.
Celebrate Life
Only 500 feet from Orlando’s Women Center late term abortion clinic, True Life Choice found a building for sale. Good news and bad news. The bad news is an increasing need to help women choose life. But the good news was finding a larger building in a perfect location. The other bad news was a $7 million sale price for the building. But, the good news is Heart of the City Foundation purchased the building to house True Life Choice! Now come and celebrate! A reception on Monday October 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. will reveal the plans for renovation, explain volunteer opportunities and how your financial support will be invested to help the most vulnerable among us. True Life Choice will soon become Choices Women’s Clinic and begin a new phase in this ministry that is transforming our city. Talk to Deaconess Liz if you have questions or thoughts: 407-488-1919 X127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org
Facebook Updates
If you have a Facebook account, search for Trinity Downtown-Trinity Lutheran School. Articles, photos, and information are posted regularly on classroom activities, events, construction, and more. Please like the page so that you receive a notification when something new is posted.
Support Trinity Ministry Partners
You have an opportunity to learn more about some of the local caring organizations Trinity supports and add your personal sustaining or one-time financial gift. Don’t let a good meal with like minded Christian men and women pass by. Find your passion and bring a friend for an evening of good food and uplifting, heart stirring stories.
Want to help those in need of Counseling support?
Saturday, October 10: Lutheran Counseling Services Anniversary Banquet. Lutheran Counseling Services 25th Anniversary Banquet. October 10, 2015. 5:30-8:00 pm. Music by David Ludwig, Jr. Masters of Ceremony, President Walton, LCMS and Bishop Schaefer, ELCA, Catered by Chef Scott, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Orlando. TICKETS: 1 for $20 or grab a friend and pay $30 for 2. Visit www.lcsfl.com/events or call Jamie at 407.644.4692 to get your tickets TODAY. Table and Event Sponsorships are also available.
Want to support Life?
Saturday, November 14: Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries 2nd annual dinner highlights the life of unborn and newborn children residing at the only Lutheran maternity home in Florida. Located in Sanford – only 30 minutes from downtown Orlando – Redeeming Life is a real home of love and acceptance sharing God’s grace and mercy. Trinity is committed to supporting life from conception so this is a high priority ministry. Our gracious host church is Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Sanford where the evening celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. Contact Deaconess Liz – 407-488 1919 X127 0r eborth@trinitydowntown.org to reserve your spot at the Trinity table.
Youth News
Middle School & High School Bible Classes available at 9:30 Sunday Mornings
MS and HS Youth Sunday classes provide opportunities for students to grow deeper in their relationship with God as well as their relationships with others. Meet the Youth Ministry Team leaders in the second floor classrooms of the K-8 building for fellowship and study time each week.
Middle School Youth Events
- October 4: Parent/Student meeting for MS Youth Gathering, 2pm, School building, REGISTRATION FORMS ARE DUE 10/4
- November 6-8: “Fearless” Middle School Youth Gathering. For Middle School Students (6th, 7th, and 8th grade), Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center
- Cost: $140, due on or before Sunday, October 4th.
- Registration Packets Coming Soon!
- Go to http://flgadistrict.org/msyg/ to get all the information.
- If you’re interested, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Blackwood at mom23girls@cfl.rr.com.
High School Youth Events
- Upcoming Events
- Friday, October 30th 7:30pm, Costume Party!
- Sunday, November 22nd 6pm, Turkey Day Party!
- Saturday, December 12th,
- 2pm: Christmas Shopping Fundraiser/Servant Event
- 6pm: Christmas Party
- July 2016–National Youth Gathering–check website for more information!
For more info: Contact Laura (407) 404-3242 or Mike (727) 686-7403, email TrinityHSYouth@gmail.com, check the Trinity Website or the Trinity HS Youth Facebook page!
Important Dates
October 4 Parent meeting for MS Youth Gathering, 2pm
October 11 Fall Fellowship Picnic after 11am worship
October 17 Pumpkin Patch Sales begin
October 18 Voters Meeting after 11am worship
October 23 PTL Fall Festival 5:30-7:30
November 6-8 Middle School Youth Gathering
November 14 Touch A Truck 9a-1p
Attendance & Giving
| Sept. 27, 2015 | |
| Worship Attendance | |
| 6:00 p.m. | 40 |
| 8:00 a.m. | 100 |
| 9:30 a.m. | 114 |
| 11:00 a.m. | 129 |
| Total | 383 |
| Sunday School | |
| Adult’s Bible Class | 38 |
| Children’s Bible Class | 27 |
| Contributions | |
| Current & Missions: | |
| C & M Budget | $ 22,447 |
| C & M Actual | $ 11,854 |
| Faithfully Forward | $ 2,250 |
| Historical Debt | $ 30 |
| SOS/Faith Factor | $ 20 |
| Dedicated Funds | $ 60 |
