Trinity Family
Highlights from Pastor Martin
- “A BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE” …Consecration Weekend This is the weekend to bring your commitment card to church. Since we’re combining “Bridge to the Future” (Campus Revitalization projects) with our annual Stewardship emphasis for Operating Expenses, we wanted you to have plenty of time to prayerfully consider what the Lord is leading you to do. Extra commitment cards will be available in the pews at church. We’ll gather them along with our offerings, and have a time of Consecration of our Commitments. If you won’t be in church this weekend, you can mail your commitment card, or bring it next weekend. All of the campaign information can be found on our website.
“Bridge to the Future” Campus Revitalization Projects
Campus Painting
Magnolia Building Roof
Church Stained Glass Windows Sealing
Magnolia Building Updating for Rentals
Sanctuary Sandstone Repair & Sealing
Construct Maintenance Building
Loggia Roof
A/C HVAC Units
Admin and School Office Repurposing
Lights – LED conversion across campus
Communications: Phone/Intercom System
IT Infrastructure – Server Relocation to NCC
AV Systems Church & Fellowship Hall
Let’s Build “A BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE!”
- Baptism Celebration Chapel Services. FIVE students were baptized in our VPK-8th grade chapel on Wednesday, April 27, and THREE children were baptized at 3 yr old chapel service. What a joyous day as all of our students had the opportunity to be reminded about the blessings of being baptized into God’s family. More baptisms are planned later this month. The Lord continues to open doors through our School Ministry! Read more and enjoy pictures in our recent blog post. Be sure to share this post through social media to extend our outreach efforts far and wide!
- Lutheran Church Extension Fund Board Visits Trinity! Our church body’s LCEF Board of Directors saw for themselves how those open doors of ministry are touching lives when they visited our campus on Saturday, April 23. LCEF has been a huge blessing to us, and now they are eyewitnesses to the how the CDC is blessing others!
- Mother’s Day is Coming Sunday, May 8 Pastor Rick Armstrong from Lutheran Counseling Service will be with us to bring a special Mother’s Day message.
- Confirmation Day is Sunday, May 15 11 AM Mark this “red letter” day for our confirmands. They wrapped up their studies with “on-campus retreat” this Saturday, April 30th and the opportunity to worship and commune together as a class! Keep them in your prayers!
ALL THE NEWS
Come meet this year’s Confirmands, this Saturday evening!
Come worship with us on Saturday, April 30 at 6pm worship The class will have spent their day at an on-campus retreat in study and fellowship and then will serve in worship that evening. We would love to introduce you to our soon-to-be-confirmed members and share with you just how special we think they are. Come worship with us!
Like, Comment and Share — to expand our outreach impact!
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Only One More Month
Close to 70 students will be graduating from Trinity school this year. Our youngest graduates will leave one building and enter another as they move up into the “big kids” school. Trinity congregation members are dedicated to Christian education and congratulate these youngest students by presenting a Beginner’s Bible as a graduation gift. Your donation of only $15.00 will send one child into the world or into Trinity’s next level of education with the precious Word of God. A display board is located in the Narthex. Your may donate cash or a check payable to: Trinity Lutheran Church & School with Child’s Bible in the memo line.
Support our HS Youth attending NYG
Trinity’s High School Youth will provide the Sunday Fellowship hour treats through the month of May as a fundraising effort to raise the necessary funds needed to attend the National Youth Gathering this summer. Please stop by for a morning snack and support our Youth!
Trinity’s Baptism Celebration was Amazing
EIGHT baptisms, hundreds of baptism remembrances, lots and lots of smiling faces. Read more in our blog post and enjoy photos!
Summer Camp
Who is ready for summer at Camp Trinity 2016? Forms are available in on our Camp Trinity webpage. Please return forms to the school office.
2016 Leadership NOMINATIONS
The 2016 Nominations Committee, consisting of John Strandquest, Bob Gordon, David Tesch, Karen Arnett, and Mike Kunze have brought forth a slate of nominees for Leadership Council and the Elders Ministry Team.
On Leadership Council, two at large positions are to be filled to replace outgoing members Carolyn Burnette who served a two year term and Rocky Smothers who served a one year term in the at-large position following a 2-term commitment as the Congregational President. Carolyn previously served Trinity by participating on the Evangelism board while Rocky has served in various capacities including serving on the Fellowship and Youth Boards. Both have shown great commitment and love for Trinity and are to be commended for their continued service. Both serve Trinity in many other capacities in addition to their elected positions.
Nominations for the two vacant Member at Large Positions will serve a 2-year term beginning in July 2016 through the end of June 2018. The nomination committee brings forth Gregg Yawman and Tim Norris to fill these positions. Both Gregg and Tim have prayerfully considered the responsibilities and have committed to serve if it be the will of the congregation to select them. Leadership Council meets at least once per month and acts on behalf of the congregation with the authority to conduct and perform all acts and affairs of the church.
Typically, the Elders Ministry Team fluctuates in size depending upon the needs of the congregation and the desire of individuals to serve. Following service to the Elder’s Ministry for two terms, Cal Wacker will be leaving the Elders Team as is Tim Norris who served two and a half terms. We thank each of them for their faithful spiritual leadership at Trinity.
The nominations committee and Interim Pastor Martin have asked eight men to prayerfully consider participating in the Elders Ministry Team. There are three Elders currently serving that have committed to serve an additional term including Ulysses Floyd, eligible for a third term, Steve Kerestes, eligible for a second term, and Bob Trapp who is also eligible for a second term. Additionally, there are five men who have prayerfully considered serving Trinity including Rocky Smothers, Lo Phillips, Jim Curtis, Rusty Stephens, and Ken Boggs.
Elders are elected to two year terms and outside of this annual election, any member in good standing can nominate another member of the church as a candidate by a written note to the Pastor or President, allowing the size of this ministry team to fluctuate as needed to support various church functions. The primary responsibility of the Elders is Christian nurture to all members, to facilitate worship schedules and content, to assist with the Holy Sacraments during worship and to insure ushers, acolytes and all facets of worship are covered. The Elders minister to, support and care for the senior pastor and staff of the office of Public Ministry, maintain the congregational role, maintain Christian discipline within the church, and maintain open communication with the Leadership Council. The Elders Ministry Team is responsible for all aspects of spiritual leadership at Trinity.
These nominations are provided to you to prayerfully consider their participation in the Mission and Ministries of Trinity Lutheran Church and School. Moreover, members of this congregation have full right to nominate additional members for Leadership Council or the Elders Ministry Team. Please provide in writing any additional nominations to the Nominations Committee (John Strandquest jcjstrandquest@comcast.net or 407-496-6034). Please insure that all nominees are aware of the nomination and are willing to prayerfully consider service to Trinity in the capacity of the position.
Service Event Opportunity-Planting flowers at LCS
ALL women are invited to join Ladies in Purple, a group that meets quarterly for service and fellowship. This group plays and prays together while serving God and Our Community. JOIN US May 1, 2016, 1-3pm for Spring planting at Lutheran Counseling Services at 1505 Orchid Avenue. Bring your favorite spring flowers or plants, picnic lunch, KIDS and FRIENDS! Any questions please contact Jamie at jamieerp@gmail.com
It’s a Star Adventure
We are being good stewards of our resources and keeping our budget in line by re-writing a 2009 Concordia Publishing House VBS program instead of purchasing something new. It brings the fun of robots, outerspace, and God’s creation together for a week of star travel. BUT, it is not a one or two or even three man show! Commitment NOW by section leaders is essential for success in July when we hope 100 children will spend 3-½ hours every day actively experiencing God’s love for them. WITHOUT LEADER COMMITMENT, WE CANNOT OFFER THIS SUMMER MINISTRY OUTREACH. Contact Deaconess Liz by May 15 (eborth@trinitydowntown.org or 407-488-1919 X 127) with your choice from the following positions:
- Supply coordinator — Help collect needed supplies from congregation; shop on-line, or at a local grocery or craft store. You will begin immediately and continue through July 29. Your time will be needed more the end of June and July and less in May and the first part of June.
- Craft station leader – Guide children in simple crafts that reinforce the point of the day. No need to think creatively until the of June. All ideas and supplies are provided.
- Snack station leader – Easy to serve. You can be a shopper or not, but all you need to know how to do is make a grocery list! All ideas and supplies are provided. You begin serving the first part of July and will need to be available July 25-29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Story Teller – Creative, drama, nice clear reading voice: all those talents or just a few. Prepare the first part of July and be at VBS every day 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Games station leader – Outdoorsy, fun, loud commanding voice, laughter and easy going. All ideas and supplies are provided. You don’t have to worry about anything until the second week in July. Must be available all week July 25-29 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Camps and Campgrounds
As your family travels this summer, remember there are lodgings available at Lutheran camps around the country. Visit http://nloma.org/campdirectory.html to find one near your destination. Contact camps to see if there are cabins, campgrounds, or hotel rooms available!
Youth News
Sr. Confirmation Retreat
Sr. Confirmation students will participate in a on campus retreat on SATURDAY, APRIL 30 1:00-5:00 then dinner and attend 6:00 service. The theme for the day and class verse is: Luke 9:23 deny your #selfie take up your cross and follow Him. Part of the day includes a service project of collecting self-care items: deodorant, socks, lip balm, wet ones, granola bars, etc where confirmands will assemble kits to distribute. Please help them make 50 bags! Please leave items in Narthex in box labeled #selfie. We could use a snack break during the day. Would you like to provide a snack for our confirmands- sweet treat and water bottles? Mark your calendars. Please make every effort to be there. Any questions? Want to help? Please email Jenn Blackwood mom23girls@cfl.rr.com. Many thanks to Thrivent for a grant to help cover expenses for the day. #livegenerously
Sr. Confirmation Class Schedule
Due to retreat plans on April 30th, there will be no class on May 1.
Middle & High School Bible Classes available at 9:30 Sunday Mornings
MS and HS Youth each have their own Sunday classes providing 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.
High School Youth 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!
Trinity Events
April 30 Sr. Confirmation Retreat
May 1 Consecration Sunday
May 8 Mothers Day (don’t forget!)
May 15 Confirmation Sunday
Attendance & Giving
24-Apr-16
Worship Attendance
6:00 p.m. 52
8:00 a.m. 55
9:30 a.m. 72
11:00 a.m. 101
Total 280
Sunday School
Adult’s Bible Class 26
Contributions
Current & Missions:
C & M Budget $26,000
C & M Actual $10,700
Faithfully Forward $3,762
Historical Debt $25
SOS/Faith Factor $-
Dedicated Funds $145
