• If you are feeling ill, have a fever or any of the symptoms related to Covid-19, please stay home and join us for ONLINE worship.
• The wearing of masks is required for all in attendance except for children under the age of two. Proper use is required - mask should fully cover nose and mouth for the entire service, even while singing.
• The Pastor is permitted to remove his mask to give the sermon in order to communicate effectively - for this reason the front two pews of church will remain empty to allow for additional distancing between the pastor and guests.
• All hymnals, Bibles, pencils, attendance and prayer cards have been removed from the pews. There will be no printed bulletin. This removes all items which would have multiple contacts.
• The carpets will have been steam cleaned and sanitized. All surfaces inside the Sanctuary will be sanitized, including the pews and pew cushions. These areas will be re-sanitized after the Saturday night service in preparation for Sunday morning.
• Please enter the Sanctuary from the front (south) doors or the west side door (ramp).
• There will be hand sanitizer available at both the front door and west side door - please use before you enter and as you leave.
• You will be welcomed into the Sanctuary by an usher or greeter who will escort you to your seat. They will also be able to answer any questions that you might have.
• The pews and aisles will be marked to facilitate safe social distancing.
• No hugs or handshakes are permitted.
• We will be administering in-pew communion rather than having the congregation proceed to the altar to receive the bread and wine. Each communicant will be given a sanitized plastic bag containing the bread and wine (gluten-free wafers will be available to those who need them) at their seat. Pastor will provide instructions detailing the exact procedure to be followed at each service.
• At the conclusion of the service everyone will be asked to remain seated until it is their row’s turn to leave the sanctuary.
• Collection plates will be placed at the front doors and west side door from the church to receive the tithes and offerings of those attending the service.
• There will be receptacles for the used communion kits at each exit as well.
• Worship will be posted online as it has been, so if you are feeling ill or wish to worship from home for any reason, you may certainly do so!

1. IN PERSON WORSHIP services on Aug 29/30 (no need to bring backpacks, you will not gather at the altar but stay seated with your family in the pew), you will be blessed and receive your backpack tag for the year!
2. and in a DRIVE THROUGH Back to School Blessing experience where you can be cheered on by a few friends from the Trinity family, receive a blessing/prayer from Pastor Doug, share any prayer request and receive your backpack tag and words of encouragement from Peace Comfort Dog and Team! Drive Through is Saturday, August 29 from 9:30-10:30am. Enter at the Livingston St lot and make your way up the driveway through campus - pause at each station.

• URGENT NEED Sunday School Teachers are needed for the Fall If you love children and want to teach them about Jesus and the Bible this just may be your opportunity to serve your Lord at Trinity. We use GROUP Sunday School curriculum. If you are interested please contact Pastor Doug at 407.234.5296 or pastordoug@trinitydowntown.com.
• THANK YOU to DESIREE, CODY AND MADISON who have signed up to serve with Sunday School!

• Choir and Bell Choir – “Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!” Ps. 47:6 Trinity’s got Talent and we are in search of a few more singers and ringers. If you are interested contact Paul Soost at sooster67@yahoo.com or Glenda Frazier at whitemice@bellsouth.net.

• Joining Jesus on His Mission will alter the way you see your life as a follower of Jesus and take you beyond living your life for Jesus to living life with Jesus. Simple, powerful and applicable insights show you how to be on mission and recognize where Jesus is already at work in your neighborhoods, workplaces and schools. You will feel both relief and hope. You may even hear yourself say, "I can do this " as you start responding to the everyday opportunities Jesus is placing in your path.

• We are a nation divided. This division stems from a lack of communication, empathy, and understanding. Author Rev. B. Keith Haney, an African American LCMS pastor, encourages everyone to seek answers to racial tensions in the only place where truth and peace can be found—God’s Word. Healing must begin with Jesus. In this six-session study, you’ll openly communicate and begin the healing process. Let’s be a nation united—united under God.

• Sunday Mornings 9:30am group will adopt this study in late September Contact Gregg Yawman at gyawman@instetag.com to confirm your participation and a need for a book ASAP
• Tuesday Mornings with Darlene Sabin. Email darlene.rehbein.sabin@gmail.com.
• Tuesday Evening Women's group with Julie Lasater. Email julieheals@att.net.
• Saturday Late Afternoon group will meet before church at 4:30pm, in-person meetings, in the Loggia 3 Classroom right next to the Sanctuary. Lead by Bob Trapp, Jr. Email segt@netzero.net If you have not yet ordered a book, orders need to be in by this weekend. Indicate how many books, and which group you plan to attend: TLC@TrinityDowntown.com.

• Team Peace Needs You! Peace Comfort Dog Ministry Team is looking for additional handlers and ministry team members. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs are a bridge for compassionate ministry, opening doors for conversation about faith and creating opportunities to share the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ. Peace and team visit local community organizations, churches, schools, nursing homes and first responder locations. We may also be dispatched in times of disaster and crisis to bring comfort to all those affected.If you are interested in being part of the Ministry Team, we invite you to our next team meeting, Thursday, September 17 at 6:30pm If you are interested in being a handler for Peace (must be 18 years of age or older), we invite you to join us Saturday, September 12 at 8:30am for a handler training and information session. For more information, please contact Top Dog (Team Leader) Paul Soost at 407.590.9333 or sooster67@yahoo.com
• Pen Pals - Community Outreach to Nursing Home Residents. Note: this is an expansion to a current 24/7 missional living initiative that Trinity members are now involved in with our own Trinity shut-ins. Pastor Milan Weerts serves as our Visitation Pastor and visits/communes Trinity shut-ins once a month, and our 24/7 Outreach Missionaries send cards to them on special occasions, periodically including CDC children or Sunday School children to participate. If you would like to participate in this outreach effort, let us know.
• Plus, we’re now compiling a list of local nursing homes in our area who have residents who have been prevented from having visitors for months and months and would like to have a local pen pal with whom to correspond. If you would like to become a regular pen pal to a local nursing home resident writing regular letters sharing friendship and the love of Christ, sign up now.
• Prayer Support for Our Trinity Staff
• Member-written cards of thanks, connection and encouragement
• Dedicated daily prayers for each CDC staff, as well as all support and Pastoral staff members, person by name, for their health and overall wellness.
• MANY THANKS to our WEDNESDAY PRAYER GROUPS for keeping the Trinity staff covered in prayer.
• Supporting YOUR local essential workers This refers to essential workers close to where YOU live and work - finding ways to bless those individuals with the love of Christ and small acts of kindness as you go about your day to day life right now. This would include store workers where you shop, mail carriers who come to your home, salon workers where you get your haircut, etc. Plan in advance to bring with you a card with an inspirational scripture verse, a word of thanks and encouragement, and a promise to pray for that individual by name as long as this pandemic goes on. 
• Invite Someone to one of Trinity’s New Study Groups There’s no better way to get someone to church or Bible study than to invite them to do it WITH you. Ask a friend, relative, coworker, neighbor… and join a discussion group WITH them. That’s outreach. We’re planting a seed that has the potential to grow and grow and grow.
• Other Ideas? Do you have other ideas for our Trinity family to engage in outreach projects from home? Let us know!

• For the family and friends of Trinity member Nora Van Deest.
• For the family and friends of Trinity member Celia Schroeder.
• For the family and friends of Trinity member Mike Hofmann.

• Prayers for our CDC staff & families, Trinity membership and all Trinity staff & leaders
• Prayers for wisdom and planning and preparation regarding reopening for AUGUST 29-30
• Prayers for all families working through adjustments to the new school year
• Prayers for peace and unity over the civil unrest and racial division in our city and nation.
• 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.
• We pray that a vaccine for Covid-19 will be developed soon and we will be able to prevent further illness.
• 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. 
• Many, many prayers of thanks that Trinity has not had to furlough any employees!