Trinity Weekly August 8th

Trinity Family

Campus Work Day, Saturday August 9, 8am-1pm

As Trinity Lutheran School prepares to launch its inaugural year of "Growing Together," we

invite you to join us Saturday, Aug. 9, from 8am-1pm for our semi-annual Campus Work Day. Together we can "lay the groundwork" for a fantastic year of growth for teachers, students, staff and the entire congregation.  What better way is there to kick off the students’ and teachers’ return to campus than to spruce up the grounds, trim plants, paint walls and clean and prepare our classrooms for a year's worth of learning?  To top it all off, this day will be sure to build great relationships and fill your belly with lunch!  We will meet at the school office at 8 a.m., and we encourage you to bring any relevant work supplies, including paint brushes, yard equipment, and work tools.  Much of the work will be done inside classrooms, so don't hesitate if you have heat endurance issues. Your gift of time and hard work is greatly appreciated!

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

Century II Building Project Update

Doster Construction has installed the construction fence and dirt is flying. Modern Movers will be installing the foundations so that the historic houses can be permanently put in place, shortly. There is an onsite camera, so everyone can watch the construction progress. Check this link http://www.livestream.com/trinityconstruction and follow the construction daily — as it is happening.                                                                         Kathy Aber, TaskForce chair

Connecting Members to Trinity 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

Once again, the month has an extra Sunday.  August 31 is the third month a fifth Sunday pops up in 2014.  Whenever this happens, Trinity 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.

Music Opportunities for Parents of 4 year olds through High School

Trinity members / Trinity School, public school, or home schooled / interested non-Trinity members!

Please email lmoore@trinitydowntown to check out extra-curricular music activities for this year!

Cherub Choir     4 and 5 year olds

Joyful Noise   1st – 4th grade

Jubilate Singers 5th – 8th grade

Youth Hand Bell Choir6th grade – 12th grade

High School Youth are also welcome to join our Parish Hand Bell Choir and our Parish Choir.

Piano Lessons

Voice Lessons

Can’t Get Away for 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.  A lcollection container will be in the Narthex beginning August 17, and all items should be returned BEFORE September 24.

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.

TAMPA BAY RAYS vs. NEW YORK YANKEES

Saturday, August 16,  4 pm at Tropicana Stadium, St. Petersburg.   Group rate of 10 or more - $25.00 each (seated together).   Single tickets $35.00    For more info go to www.lutheransonline.com/rfo190 or contact Diann Grover 407-438-0077 or Dittmers 407-658-9815, by July 27.  Sponsored by Thrivent.

Job Opening

Trinity family, please share this job posting with friends and family who may be interested, thank you:

Trinity Lutheran School’s Child Development Center, a ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church in Downtown Orlando, is looking for caring, compassionate, reliable early childhood professionals who want to serve in a developmentally enriching Christian environment and care for children in classrooms that range from 6 weeks to 4 years old.  Education and child care experience are preferred, but not required.  Must be comfortable sharing your own Christian faith with others and teaching a Christian curriculum.  Must be able to get up and down from the floor and lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly.  Hours of operation are 7:00am to 6:00pm and working hours will vary.  Applicants must be at least 18 years old.  All positions are part time.  Please send resume via email at jobs@trinitydowntown.com.  http://church.trinitydowntown.com/job-openings/

Strength for the Journey

Mark your calendar for a special weekend retreat October 17-19, 2014 at the Canterbury Retreat Center in Oviedo.  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.  For specific information contact: Julia Malenke: jmalenke@trinitydowntown.org.

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Youth News

YOUTH Wednesdays!!

Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be meeting on Wednesdays for music, fellowship, and confirmation instruction.

Schedule for Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 8, 16, 22

4:30 – 5:15 Youth Hand Bells

5:15-6:00Youth Choir

6:00           Dinner in the fellowship hall

6:15-7:306th graders and anyone else who has not had first communion Instruction

6:30 – 7:30 on Sept 10 will be acolyte instruction for anyone who hasn’t had it yet

Please note:  Those who have already received communion instruction are welcome for Handbells and Choir, but there will be no teaching time for them Sept. 10 through October 22.

Also note:  Food will generally be pizza and drinks, please bring $5 per person.  Family members are welcome to join us for supper.

We welcome back former Trinity teacher, Jen Blackwood, as 6th and 7th grade confirmation instructor.

8th grade Confirmation instruction will begin on Oct. 29th with Pastor Moore.

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

Please email PMoore@trinitydowntown.org to register for confirmation instruction.

Night of Joy  -  Saturday, September 6

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

The event runs from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

Artists and schedule are subject to change.

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

We will meet at the church parking lot at 6pm.  Parents are welcome to join us, too!

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

Interested in Confirmation or Sunday School?

Any parent or teacher interested in planning for confirmation or Sunday School this next year, please email Pastor Moore.  pmoore@trinitydowntown.org

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Attendance & Giving

 August 2-3, 2014
Worship Attendance

6:00 p.m. 37
10:00 a.m. 67
9:30 a.m. 89
11:00 a.m. 119
Total 312

Sunday School
Adult's Bible Class 28
Children's Bible Class not turned in

Contributions
Current & Missions:
C & M Budget $20,000
C & M Actual $13,700
Faithfully Forward $17,328
Historical Debt $154
SOS/Faith Factor $-
Dedicated Funds $50


WEEKEND ATTENDANCE (52 week average)
Through week 32
2014 363
2013 368
2012 377
2011 381
2010 419
2009 422
2008 449
2007 505