Trinity Weekly, December 5th

Trinity Family

The Gift, Tonight!

Tonight is Trinity's annual Christmas outreach to our neighbors, The Gift, now called Downtown for the Holidays Tree Lighting Celebration.  Celebration Activities include:

5pm Preshow acts, music, vendors, food trucks

6pm Lighting of the Christmas tree 

6:15pm Trinity Lutheran School Christmas musical

7pm Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

...and much more!

At 9pm Trinity needs volunteers with TRUCKS to transport the Christmas trees from the Lake Eola stage back to Trinity after the event has ended. Those trees will then be gifted to families who aren't able to purchase a tree for Christmas.  Please let us know if you can assist TLC@trinitydowntown.com.

Trinity Shares Christmas THANK YOU!!

To everyone who donated gifts, wrapping paper, food, and money: Thumbs up and Thanks!  HOWEVER.....Seven gifts are MIA.  We want to insure that every child gets two gifts, so if you (or perhaps your child) took an ornament and cannot bring the item to church by this Sunday, December 7, please contact Glenda Frazier at whitemice@bellsouth.net.   The team will then purchase the item so sorting and bagging can be completed. Thank you!

A LONG Night to Celebrate

Since the end of daylight savings time change, the nights are longer.  For anyone who is experiencing loss of any kind or illness in any way, this extended time of darkness can be unbearable.  This will be the 7th year Trinity offers a “Service of the Longest Night”, a special Christmas worship service for those who find it hard to be in the company of so many others full of festivity.  Saturday night, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. we celebrate the longest night with a special word from Rev. Dr. Richard Armstrong of Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park.  Spread the word; invite someone you know; come and find the Light and hope.  Contact: Deaconess Liz: 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org.

OWLS Event

Join us on Saturday, December 6th to hear the Brass Band of Central Florida at St.Luke Lutheran Church and an early dinner at The Coop.  We will  need to meet at 1:00 for the concert, which begins at 2:00 and will last about two hours.  Admission is free.  Following the concert, we will go to The Coop.  Looking forward to seeing you.  Any questions, call Bob or Audrey Gordon at 407-897-1418.   (Addresses can be found on the OWLS page on the Trinity website

The Big Red Bus, This Sunday, December 7th from 8:30am-1pm.  

Sign-up sheets for appointments are located in the Narthex.  You can also go online at www.oneblood.org, click on the Big Red Bus icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen, and then type in Trinity Lutheran Church.  It will list appointment times available and you can select one that fits into your schedule.  Please take time to give the gift of life!  Questions?  Contact Bruce Hahn at 407-299-3510 or bruce@mm-c.com.

Four Week Tuesday Evening  Women’s Advent Bible Study

Nov. 25, Dec 2, 9, and 16  Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge combined with the Advent themes of hope, redemption, transformation, the work of the Spirit, and the Christian life.  Order your copy on-line from Creative Communications for the Parish. Bible study is by Travis J. Scholl. Contact Lisa Moore for more information at lmoore@trinitydowntown.com

Important - ALL Sunday School Parents!!!!!

Please bring your child to the church basement for the month of December.  The CLASSROOMS ARE LOCKED until we are finished in the basement and the teacher takes their class to the 2 story classroom building.  Your children are UNSUPERVISED, with an open campus, if they come late and go to the classrooms.  Even late arrivers should come to the basement!  Please help us keep our children SAFE and monitored!

Children’s Christmas Eve Program at 3:00 on Dec 24

Children are practicing for this during the Sunday School hour on Dec 7, Dec 14 and Dec 21. Children 4 years old through 5th grade are invited to participate.  There will be Saturday rehearsals on Dec 13, 9 - 11 a.m. and Dec 20, 2 - 4 p.m.  Dress rehearsal will be Monday, Dec 22, 9 - 11 a.m. Please email lmoore@trinitydowntown.org if your child wants to participate!  We need older children to be readers, and we need the full manger scene costumed!

Preparing for Christmas

Last Christmas we said farewell to our faithful Sanctuary Christmas Trees after twelve seasons, and asked for donations to purchase new trees for this Christmas.  Many of you responded, and we raised $2,570.  Thank you!  That’s only $650 short of what we paid for two beautiful new trees that were delivered in September, so we’d like to invite you to contribute to finish paying for the trees plus another $350 to refresh our other Christmas garland/decorations.  If you’d like to help, just mark an offering envelope “Christmas Decorations” and put it in the plate or mail it to the church office.  Thanks, Pastor Moore.

Poinsettias

Yes, it’s that time of year again!  The flowers that make Trinity especially beautiful during the Christmas celebrations are provided by members of our Trinity family who wish to remember loved ones, or simply express special thanks to God. The names of contributors and people remembered will be published in the January Worship Notes following the holidays. (Suggested donations for poinsettias are $12.00 each) Order forms are available in the narthex.

Set Your Alarm for Noon (or any hour)

Time to pray for our school and the 300 children who fill the buildings 50 hours a week.  Why did  Jesus’ disciples ask for help with prayer? Because they saw a difference between their ritual prayers and the relationship-building conversation Jesus had with God our Father.  Let’s turn our focus from “me” to “We” and pray for our school.  Each day set aside one minute to stop and prayer for safety, health, and peace for our children and teachers.  www.momsinprayer.org. Receive a short prayer every day for your child and school!!

Facebook Updates

If you have a facebook account search for Trinity Downtown-Trinity Lutheran School. Articles, photos and information are posted regularly on classroom activities, events, construction and more.  Please like the page so that you receive a notification when something new is posted.

Team Ministry

The Altar Guild is one more service opportunity for members of Trinity.  Traditionally, women “set the table, and prepare the meal,” husband and wife teams are most welcome.  Also, this is the perfect opportunity for mother/pre-teen or teen daughter to volunteer together for the church.  Once every 7th month you are asked to spend every weekend preparing and cleaning up the Lord’s Supper.  Questions or thoughts?  Contact Deaconess Liz or any Elder with your questions and offer to serve.  eborth@trinitydowntown.org or 407-488-1919 x 127.

Life and Death Presentation

Look forward to another Women’s Supper & Speaker evening Thursday, January 22, 2015.  This one will be a vegetarian potluck and a presentation on bio-ethics by Chaplain Melinda Plumley from Orlando Regional Medical Center.  What is the Christian stand on life from beginning to end? Questions?  Contact Deaconess Liz: 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org.

Everywhere to Bethlehem

December 12th,13th and 14th St. Luke’s Oviedo will be presenting their annual outdoor walk-thru of the Christmas Story, 6-9pm with live music & refreshments, free parking & admission.  For more information visit stlukes-oviedo.org

Special Member News

Long time Trinity member Dorothy Millies will be 100 years old on January 11, 2015.   You are invited to a cake and coffee reception at the Lutheran Haven - Fellowship Hall from 2-5pm that day. RSVP to Dorothy’s daughter, Chris Jennison at 407-330-3275.

Job Opportunity, Lutheran Counseling Services

Lutheran Counseling Services, an organization committed to Sharing God's Abundant Grace and Mercy in Our Community, is looking for an Individual to fill the role of Administrative Assistant in the Winter Park office. A full job description can be found at www.lcsfl.com/staff/intern-opportunities. If interested, please send your resume and/or questions to jamie@LCSFL.com

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Youth News

Middle School Epiphany Party

Sunday, January 4th.  Keep an ear out for where this event will be held!  Feel free to e-mail either Laura, Lori, or Deana for more info! Laura: ramiz.laura@gmail.com; Lori: lorizavitz@hotmail.com; Deana: deana.norris@gmail.com

High School Christmas Party!

Sunday, December 21st, 7pm-9pm at Laura’s House (email for address/directions).  Check Facebook for details or provide Laura with your email and she will send the information!   ramiz.laura@gmail.com

High School Bible Study, DONUTS!

High School Bible Study each Sunday in the upstairs classroom building at 9:30am. If we get enough people to come these next coming weeks, Laura Ramiz will bring donuts 🙂

High School Youth Gathering--Save the Date

What: 2015 FG District High School Gathering

When: March 13-15, 2015

Where: Westin, Lake Mary, FL (Orlando Area)

Theme: "Wildfire!" - That should sound familiar as it is the theme for this year's Middle School Gathering as well.  We love the continuity that it will provide across the Youth Ministry spectrum in the District.

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Trinity Events

The Gift/TLS Christmas Play/Downtown for the Holidays Tree Lighting Celebration

Friday, December 5, 5-9pm

Advent Worship

Wednesdays, December 10th and 17th

12:10-12:50pm and 7-8:00pm

Big Red Bus

Sunday, December 7th

Service of the Longest Night

December 20th, 6pm

Christmas Eve Worship

3pm Children’s Service

5pm, 7pm, 9pm, 11pm Candlelight Communion Worship

Christmas Day Worship

10am Worship

New Years Eve Worship

7pm, 12/31

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TLS News

Calling all TLS Alumni!

We are assembling a database of our school graduates. We want to keep our graduates informed about TLS today, help graduates keep in touch with each other, and improve our ability to share with the community great news about Trinity Lutheran School and its alumni.  Please help us by giving us your name and contact information. If you have friends or relatives who are graduates, please share their information with us as well.

We have set up a secure email address to receive the data. Please send name (also maiden name, if applicable), address, graduation year, phone #, and email address to alumni@trinitydowntown.org or fill out a card at the display in the church narthex.

Go, Vikings!

Holiday Mini Camps

We have several days of holiday Mini Camps coming up during the holidays to provide care for your child when school is out.   Christmas Camp will begin on Friday, December 19th when school dismisses at noon and be offered again on Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23rd.  New Year's Camp will be held on Friday, January 2nd.  All camp days run from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and lunch will be available for purchase for $5.00.  Families who pay for Extended Care by the month have camp days included in their fees, otherwise the drop in charge is $45 (plus the $35 yearly registration fee if not already paid). Be sure to sign up for Mini Camps in the school office the week prior to your child attending.  Please feel free to contact Julia Malenke with any questions (jmalenke@trinitydowntown.org).

Trinity Vikings  

Come support your Trinity Vikings as they work their way towards victory in the Central Florida Metro League and the Central Florida Lutheran Athletics Association!

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Attendance & Giving