Trinity Weekly
December 3 2021 Edition
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Lake Eola Tree Lighting is Tonight!
Come visit Trinity's booths at Lake Eola tonight, December 3, 2021 beginning at 5pm. We are thrilled to be involved in this event and would love to see you there.
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Sponsor a Poinsettia for Trinity's Christmas Decorating
You can sponsor the cost of a Poinsettia that is displayed in the sanctuary for Christmas services and then take it home after Epiphany. It will be a red, 7-8 bloom poinsettia. $12 sponsorship per plant.
Number of plants ______ sponsored by ________________________________
In memory of _____________________ *OR* In thanks for _________________
Please put your sponsor payment with a memo attached stating that it is for a Poinsettia Sponsorship into the offering plate after worship, drop it off into the locked payment box in the front office, or mail it to the Finance Office of Trinity Downtown at 123 E. Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801. Questions? Contact the church office.
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Trinity Adopt-A-Classroom Ministry
Trinity Downtown is home to a dynamic and Christ centered Child Development Center (CDC) whose staff ministers to hundreds of children and families 51 weeks each year. The past 20 months have been challenging, but they have persevered and continued to provide high quality childcare and early education. Due to COVID protocols over the past months, it has been difficult for Trinity church members to physically come alongside our CDC staff to support their vital work. But we want to change that!
You are invited to become part of Trinity’s Adopt-A-Classroom ministry where individuals, families, or groups can commit to recognizing and praying for the staff of one of our CDC’s 18 classrooms and administrative groups. Your commitment would be for 6 months beginning December 2021 through May 2022. Please sign up only if you are able to participate for the full 6 months.
Below are some suggestions (but not limitations) of ways in which staff may be recognized:
- Regularly pray for the teachers and staff you’ve adopted. You can also check in with them each month for specific prayer needs.
- Bring cards, notes, or gifts into the school to deliver in person if at all possible. This will go a long ways toward developing more personal relationships between our church and our school.
- The CDC is open M-F from 7:30 am-5:30 pm. Check in is at the front desk; masks are required.
- This ministry is to recognize and show appreciation for our school staff only. You aren’t required to bring treats for the students.
- Recognitions could also include:
- Writing encouraging notes with your favorite uplifting Scripture verses
- Dropping off a candy bar or other small treat for each person in your adopted room
- Deliver donuts and juice/coffee one morning
- Deliver a box of tea or cocoa with insulated cups/lids (during December this could include candy cane “stirrers” and marshmallows)
- Bringing in a small fun gift (doesn’t need to be expensive)
- Deliver a single rose or other flower for each person
- Please commit to making at least one delivery each month beginning this month (December).
- When you reply to the e-mail address below, please indicate what size staff team you would prefer (the CDC has teams consisting of 2 to 7 staff members).
- When you are assigned a class or staff team, you will be given a contact e-mail to communicate with a lead person who can let you know of any allergies or the best times to drop by with a delivery.
Thank you for prayerfully considering being part of this ministry. We would like to have all 18 classrooms and staff groups adopted by December 10 and recognized in some way by December 20 (before the Christmas break). It means so much for teachers to receive recognition, encouragement, and appreciation for doing the challenging and holy work of helping shape young hearts and minds day after day.
“And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”
Colossians 3:14 ESV
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Updated Women of the Word Schedule
The Women of the Word (WOW) Bible study will be taking a break for the holiday season and will resume on January 4. Stay tuned for the next study topic. Have questions? Contact the church office at TLC@TrinityDowntown.com
Updated Grief Share Schedule
The last Grief Share meeting before Christmas will be next Tuesday, December 7. Meetings will resume January 4 and will last through March 29. If you have questions about Grief Share, please contact Norma Smith at normie1939@gmail.com. |
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2022 Calendar of Comfort and PEACE!
Peace Comfort Dog is a calendar dog! Peace is featured in October for the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministries 2022 calendar. Who needs a 2022 calendar?! You get 12 months of comfort and love provided by LCC K-9 Comfort dogs. Calendars are $10 and make great Christmas, New Years, Birthday, and Just Because gifts. Please see any member of Peace's team to get your calendar or contact Paul Soost at sooster67@yahoo.com
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Thank You!!
A huge thank you to everyone who served in front or behind the scenes to make our Reformation BBQ and Thanksgiving Luncheon a success! We are so incredibly grateful for your service and want to express our deepest thanks for giving of your time and energy to serve our church family in this way.
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Right Now Media
We are so excited to introduce this amazing platform to all of you! As a gift from Trinity Downtown to you, this spiritual development resource, RightNow Media, is now available to you wherever you are! What looks like a Netflix showcase of movies is actually a HUGE library of Bible study videos, Christian author resources, Children and Teen Resources, and so much more. With a downloadable app, RightNow Media is a safe option for the entire family and will help grow your faith. Trinity is dedicated to your spiritual growth and has partnered with RightNow Media to provide this service free of charge to you.
To sign up and create an account, click on the link below:
Or text TRINITYDOWNTOWN to the number 49775 to receive a text with the "Invite Link" to sign up for a free account.
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DECEMBER SERVING SCHEDULE
The serving schedule for December has been updated:
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You can also view the schedule on the website at
For any specific questions regarding the schedule, please email TLC@TrinityDowntown.com or your volunteer coordinator.
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Sunday School for Children and Students |
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Adult Sunday School, Children's Sunday School, MS/HS Sunday School
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Adult Sunday School: the Lessons from the Lectionary study meets in Loggia 3, and Conversations of Grace meets in in Loggia 2
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Children's Sunday School for children 4 years through 5th grade will utilize a curriculum published by Kingdom Quest.
- Serving this year:
- PreK-4 and Kindergarten with Mrs. JoAnne Gusewelle
- 1st-2nd grades with Mrs. Desiree Kallesen
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3rd through 5th grades with Mrs. Gail Wilkosz.
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All classes meet on the first floor of Heritage Hall.
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MS and HS Youth Bible Study will begin with a study of Paul, co-led by Faith Finger and her father Tom Finger, utilizing Right Now Media video study resources. Youth will meet in the church undercroft (basement) in the Youth Room.
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Open Positions at Trinity Downtown
We're seeking a part time Sunday childcare worker for our Nursery. Please share this job opening with anyone you feel might be a good fit!!
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Livestreaming
We're livestreaming Sunday 9am worship every weekend, Saturday 6pm and Sunday 11:15am will be taped and posted after worship. All services are archived on Trinity's website and YouTube page for future viewing. If you need any help finding any services or subscribing to our YouTube channel, please contact the church office at TLC@TrinityDowntown.com.
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Christian Yoga
Christian Yoga continues online via Zoom on Mondays @ 6:30pm. Now more than ever - the relaxation of yoga is a tremendous benefit. Email Beth for more information at baschu4@bellsouth.net.
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Support Trinity Downtown while you shop!
Start your Amazon shopping from Amazon smile, and you’ll a small percentage of your shopping totals will be donated to Trinity ministries! THANK YOU!
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Dec. 1 Advent services (12:10pm and 7pm)
Dec. 3 Lake Eola Tree Lighting
Dec. 8 Advent services (12:10pm and 7pm)
Dec. 15 Advent services (12:10pm and 7pm)
Dec. 18 The Longest Night service (6pm)
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve services (5pm, 7pm, and 9pm)
Dec. 25 Christmas Day service (10am)
Dec. 31 New Years Eve service (7pm)
Jan. 1 No service
Jan. 2. Regular Sunday services (9am and 11:15am)
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All prayers are kept on the list for a period of three weeks, so please resubmit long term prayer needs regularly.
Those Fighting Cancer
Rachel C., Jan F., Kurt, Bruce S, Rick B., Andy S., Karl S., Sandy A., Mary B, Ray S., Mike R., Rev. Robert Besalski, Danny B., Doug H., Linda B., Hank S., Sara R.
Health Concerns
Hazel, Chuck, Gryzlo family, Keith, Patty, Kenneth B., Bill H., Phillip, Sherry W., Joyce S., Jason K., Pam B.
Surgery and Recovery/Recently Hospitalized
Becky L., Jim S., Roy, Buddy A., Steve S., Chris W., David S., Aaron D., Mike H., Sofia S.
Other Needs
- For all those affected directly or indirectly by the effects of Alzheimers - strength, grace and comfort for them and their families
- Norma and Don
- Kendall White
- Jerry Brewer and family - safe travels
Peace and Comfort
- For Lory and family
- For Tamra Gillenwater and family
- For the family and friends of Miriam Huebner
- For the family and friends of Bill Kent
- For the Phillips family
- For the family of Jason Vic
- For the Griffy family
- For the family, friends, and coworkers of Rich
- For the Gentry family at the sudden passing of James "Shea" Gentry
- For the Monroe family at the loss of their mother, Joanne
- For the friends and family of Dorothy Stephens
- For the Smallwood family
- For the family and friends of Winter
- For the Lehman family
- For the Bruno family
- For the Fowler family
- For the family and friends of Ingrid Weld
Confidential Prayers
For those prayers that have been shared in confidence, you know the details, Lord. We lift them up to you.
Our Trinity Missionaries
- Wasmund Family in East Asia
- Trump Family in Kenya
- Clausing Family in Tanzania
- Lehman Family in Spain
Thanksgiving
- Thanks and praise for a successful surgery for Joyce Seager!
- Thanks and praise for Robin and Wyle's recovery from COVID!
- Blessings on everyone who is celebrating a birthday or anniversary!
For Our Communities - For Our Nation - For Our World
We pray for our nation, for our Nation's leaders, for its people, and for our future together as One Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all! We pray that we may all be a reflection of Christ's love, sharing grace and mercy, living in peace with one another. Reach out, listen, connect, and have those hard conversations. Love is first. Love wins.
Additional Prayers
- For world, state, and local leaders in making safe decisions about COVID
- For all those caring for aging and/or ill family members in need
- Prayers for our CDC staff & families, Trinity membership and all Trinity staff & leaders
- For all those struggling with mental health issues
- Prayers of thanks for God’s daily provisions.
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The St. Luke's Concert Series
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Attendance & Giving
Sat. in person: 28
Sat. online: 8
Sun. 9am: 44
Sun. 11:15am: 44
Sun. online: 10
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Current Covid-19 Safety Procedures
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