Trinity Weekly August 15th

Trinity Family

Strength for the Journey

This is a weekend for women who are struggling under the weight of burdens and cares.  The program is based on sharing Christian love and healing and will be held October 17-19, 2014 at the Canterbury Retreat Center in Oviedo. Cost is $199.00 for meals, snacks, lodging, and the program.  For details and scholarship information, contact: Julia Malenke: jmalenke@trinitydowntown.org.

Help with Woodworking Needed!

The school needs six sturdy marine plywood jumping boxes.  These 28", 21", and 16" cubes nest for easy storage and are durable enough to support the weight of students in our Physical Education & Basic Movement classes. Also, a 4-foot circular oak table top needs sanding and refinishing for a middle school classroom.  Contact Kevin Brockberg for more information kbrockberg@trinitydown.com or phone 407.488.1919 x115.  Thank you!

Foundations Class--Want to become a member of Trinity Downtown?  Interested in learning more about the Lutheran Church.  Want to connect with others who are new to Trinity?

If you’ve never been through a basic introduction to Christian teaching, you’ll learn a lot, and even if you were confirmed as a teenager in a Lutheran Church, you’ll be surprised at how it all comes together for you when you think about these things with an adult brain and adult experiences!  Have a few questions about the church or the Bible that have always confused you, or could never get them answered?  We will tackle them - and give real, solid, Biblical answers!  We’ll meet every Wednesday evening from 6-9pm starting September 3 and ending October 22 (skipping October 1).  We meet in the upstairs conference room in the Magnolia Building, located at 427 North Magnolia (four buildings up Magnolia from the Travelodge, facing the courthouse). If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.  Please contact Chanda to sign up or for more information TLC@TrintyDowntown.com or 407-488-1919 x101                                                   

Coaches Needed!

As the start of another school approaches, so does the start of another TLS athletics season!  We are currently in need of coaches of various types (listed below), most urgently volleyball and soccer:  Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Track and Field, Flag Football.  Please prayerfully consider the opportunity to be a role model for these children and be their coach.  All head coaches will receive payment for their services!  If you would like more information or if you would like to apply for a position, please email JABrink@TrinityDowntown.com or call 407-488-1919 x129.  Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you on the field or court soon!  

Josh Brink, School Music Director & Athletic Director

Youth Wednesdays begin September 10th

All 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be meeting on Wednesdays for music, fellowship, confirmation instruction -- or any combination of those options!

· Every Wednesday Music for Youth!

           4:30 – 5:15 Youth Hand Bells  (6th through 8th)  church basement

           5:15-6:00  Youth Choir (6-8th grades)

           Please email lmoore@trinitydowntown.org to register for choirs.

· Supper Each Wednesday

6:00-6:30pm in Fellowship Hall.  Meal plans will be coordinated by Mary Poole, please bring $5 per person.  Family members are welcome to join us.  Please email Mary in advance at the5poolies@yahoo.com to let her know if you plan to come for supper.

· First Communion Instruction & Acolyte Training

For  6th graders and 7th/8th graders who have not had first communion instruction, join us for 7 consecutive weeks of instruction: Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 8, 16, 22 6:30-7:30.  First Communion Sunday will be October 26th.

· Continuing Confirmation Instruction

Weekly from Oct 29 through April 22 (with breaks for holidays and Spring Break of course) for 6th through 8th grades.  6th/7th  grade instruction led by Jenn Blackwood, 8th grade instruction led by Pastor Jeff Moore.  8th Grade Confirmation Sunday will be Sunday, April 26th. Please email Pmoore@trinitydowntown.org to register for confirmation instruction.

Connecting Members to TLS Ministry--Help with Homework

Trinity Lutheran School’s Extended Care Program invites you to share your wealth of life experience and subject area knowledge with the students in our Elementary and Middle School through volunteer opportunities during the afterschool hours of 3:30-5:30 Monday through Thursday beginning in September.  We are looking for adults who enjoy working with children and are able to donate one hour a week to tutor children in Math, Reading, and Language Arts.  No preparation would be necessary, just commit to the hour and come partner with a child who could use a little extra help with their homework.  If you are interested, please contact Julia Malenke at jmalenke@trinitydowntown.com or 407-488-1919  x 122.

Food on the Fifth

August has an extra Sunday. Whenever the extra Sunday weekend occurs, Trinity intentionally remembers those in our community who struggle to put nutritious food on the table.  For all the weekend services - Saturday, Aug 30 and Sunday Aug 31 - please bring non-perishable food to church and fill the Publix grocery cart.  This easy mission outreach has been part of Trinity culture for six years.  The Christian Service Center, Children’s Home Society, Concord Street Baptist Church, Community Outreach Center, Second Harvest food bank, Human Crisis Council, Orange County Public School System, and Plymouth Senior Citizen Center have all been recipients of Trinity members’ generosity and compassion.  Contact Deaconess Liz with questions or suggestions regarding this social ministry: eborth@trinitydowntown.org - 407-488-1919 X 127.

Can’t Get Away for the Retreat?

The Lutheran Women in Mission are heading to Jacksonville on September 26 for a District gathering.  If you are unable to attend, please consider donating items for the Women’s Resource Center of Jacksonville.  All sizes of maternity clothing, baby diapers, new baby and infant socks, Good Start brand formula, other baby food, infant toiletries such as shampoo, baby wipes, lotion, powder, etc. are most welcome.  This type of “ingathering” is a regular mission of all LWML groups.  Pick up a collection sheet from the narthex table.  A collection box is in the corner of the narthex near the stairs  All items should be returned BEFORE September 24. Questions? eborth@trinitydowntown.org or 407-488-1919 X 127.

Suppprt our Trinity Youth Group by buying tickets to a Gator Game!

Trinity Downtown Youth are taking orders now for the following Gator Football Games at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL:

Idaho August 30  7:00 p.m.

Eastern Michigan September 6  4:00 p.m.

Eastern Kentucky November 22  TBA

All group tickets are located in the upper sections of the endzones.  Tickets are $25 each.  Trinity will be meeting for a tailgate in Gainesville during one or more of the games.  Details will be available once the kick-off time is announced. If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact Lori Zavitz at 407-718-6184 or lorizavitz@hotmail.com for more information.

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Youth News

Youth Wednesdays begin September 10th

All 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be meeting on Wednesdays for music, fellowship, confirmation instruction -- or any combination of those options!

· Every Wednesday Music for Youth!

           4:30 – 5:15 Youth Hand Bells  (6th through 8th)  church basement

           5:15-6:00  Youth Choir (6-8th grades)

           Please email lmoore@trinitydowntown.org to register for choirs.

· Supper Each Wednesday

6:00-6:30pm in Fellowship Hall.  Meal plans will be coordinated by Mary Poole, please bring $5 per person.  Family members are welcome to join us.  Please email Mary in advance at the5poolies@yahoo.com to let her know if you plan to come for supper.

· First Communion Instruction & Acolyte Training

For  6th graders and 7th/8th graders who have not had first communion instruction, join us for 7 consecutive weeks of instruction: Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 8, 16, 22 6:30-7:30.  First Communion Sunday will be October 26th.

· Continuing Confirmation Instruction

Weekly from Oct 29 through April 22 (with breaks for holidays and Spring Break of course) for 6th through 8th grades.  6th/7th  grade instruction led by Jenn Blackwood, 8th grade instruction led by Pastor Jeff Moore.  8th Grade Confirmation Sunday will be Sunday, April 26th. Please email Pmoore@trinitydowntown.org to register for confirmation instruction.

Night of Joy, Saturday, September 6, 7pm-1am

Advance Group Tickets:  Take advantage of advance savings by purchasing 1-night group tickets to Night of Joy on or before August 22, 2014 for just $54.00. After August 22, tickets will cost $63.00.  Artists and schedule are subject to change, but here is the tentative line-up:

September 6, 2014: Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Israel Houghton & New Breed, Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, Rhett Walker, We As Human, 1 Girl Nation

If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact Lori Zavitz at 407-718-6184 or at lorizavitz@hotmail.com for more information.

Scavenger hunt at the Disney Theme Parks!!!

Trinity Downtown Middle School and High School Youth...Celebrate the summer with your youth group as we participate in a scavenger hunt at Disney. If you missed out on our June Youth Group trip to Disney, you still have two more chances!!!  We will be going to the Disney Theme Parks in July and August...just get a bunch of your youth group friends together and figure out a day that works for everyone.  We will meet at the church in the morning, and return back to the church later that evening.  This is a free event and space is limited to five youth each day.  Participants will need to provide their own meals. Please contact Lori Zavitz at 407-718-6184 or lorizavitz@hotmail.com for more information and to reserve your spot.  

Middle School Youth Gathering

November 7-9, 2014 - Lake Yale Baptist Convention Center

This year all the churches in both Florida & Georgia will attend and Bill Yonker will be our speaker.  The Living Stones will be returning as our Gathering band. The registration fee remains at $140.

-  Who can register?

The Gathering specifically targets middle school youth. To register, a youth must be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade during the 2014-2015 school year. Non-LCMS youth are certainly welcome to attend also!

-  What is a Junior Guide?

A junior guide is a high school youth who shows leadership skills and would be a tremendous asset to any youth director taking his/her youth group. Two junior guides are allowed for each church. They will be given specific responsibilities and opportunities for leadership training.

-  Adult/Participant Ratio

For safety we require that each church provide 1 adult leader for every 6 attendees under the age of 18.

The event cost covers all program and administrative costs, two nights lodging, four meals, and a t-shirt for each participant. Keep your eye out for more information – coming soon!!

Please contact Lori Zavitz at 407-718-6184 or at lorizavitz@hotmail.com if you would like to attend.

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Trinity Events

Back to School Teacher and Family Dedication Service & Open House

Sunday, August 17, 12:15-2:00pm

The day begins with our Teacher and Family Dedication during Worship Service at 11:00 am.  Trinity Staff and Teachers will be there to meet and greet.  Please be sure to join us and keep this special event in your prayers.  At the end of the service parents will have the opportunity to purchase t-shirts, sign up for enrichment classes and learn more about Trinity Events in the gymnasium.  Trinity members are encouraged to attend to meet our ministry staff, visit with school families and discover all of the opportunities to join in service with our Trinity school ministry.   

K-8 Back to School, Monday, August 18

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TLS News

 Meet our new Principal - Dr. Kevin Brockberg!  Read the article here.

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Attendance & Giving