Trinity Family
From Pastor Martin
CALLING THE CHURCH TO PRAYER
During this Lenten season, please include in your prayers: 1) The Senior Pastor and K-8 Executive Director Call Processes; 2) Prayers for our Church Family Members who are “Missing in Action;” 3) Prayers for People in Need of the Lord; 4) For Someone to Volunteer to Launch our Email Prayer Chain; 5) Prayers for the Financial Health of Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
LENTEN WORSHIP 12:10 and 7 PM Every Wednesday through March 16
Learning to Overcome the Evil One (as Jesus did in His ministry on earth) will be the focus of our Lenten series. Lots of practical application of the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our everyday lives. SUNDAY WORSHIP will help us apply the Gospel to everyday topics like ANGER, FEAR, TOUGH TIMES, and MENTAL ILLNESS. Let’s use this season as a time of SPIRITUAL GROWTH.
TRINITY VOTERS ASSEMBLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 12:30 PM
A message from our President, Ted Lange: Mark your calendars and make the commitment for next weekend, February 21st for the first Voters Assembly meeting of the new year. We will gather in the Sanctuary following the 11AM service and begin the proceedings at 12:30. Agenda items will include reports on Trinity’s Ministries, State of the Parish, Financial Health of the Parish, School Board and Leadership Highlights. This is an opportune time to come together as a congregation to assess where we are and to begin charting our future. We do have obstacles to overcome, including financial challenges due to contributions falling behind. However, by the Grace of God we will not only meet our obligations but grow to be a thriving presence in downtown Orlando. Please plan on joining us on February 21st.
NEW CENTURY CENTER DEDICATION SUNDAY, MARCH 13!!!
Guest Preacher Rev. Gerald Kieschnick will be with us for all weekend worship services. FL/GA District President Greg Walton will join us for the actual Dedication Event which begins immediately after the 11am service in the early afternoon.. Mark your calendar and watch the mail for your invitation and more details!
CAMPUS REVITALIZATION GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
Our General Manager Eric Havens is tracking the most urgent sanctuary renovations and campus painting projects. As of this writing, about $12,000 has been pledged. We’re currently getting estimates on repairing/sealing the sanctuary windows. We certainly won’t get everything done by Dedication/Easter, but let’s keep trying to give our place of worship the care it deserves! THANK-YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! Please check with Eric for more details at eric.havens@trinitydowntown.com
“B.L.E.S.S.” WORKSHOP Sunday, March 6 12:15 – 2:30 PM
How can you be a BLESSing to people around you who need the Lord? It’s a five-step process: BOND with them; LEARN about them; ENGAGE them; SERVE them; SHARE your faith with them. We all do it, but we can be much more INTENTIONAL about it. Let’s gather over lunch and encourage each other to be a BLESSING. FL/GA District Mission Executive Rev. Doug Kallesen will be our presenter for this unique event sponsored by our Outreach Team. Watch for Sign-up at Church and online or contact us at TLC@TrinityDowntown.com.
COMING SOON:
Saturday, February 27 1 – 2:30 Meet the Neighborhood Day
Sunday, March 20 BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY
HOLY WEEK: March 20 (Palm Sunday) to March 27 (Easter)
GOOD NEWS ABOUT HOME BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
Our Elders are working with our Home Bible Studies and have identified two new possibilities. We’ll be asking all of you very soon about whether you’d like to learn more about participating in a Home Bible Study Group.
Memorial Service for Florence Fritz
Trinity Family, Florence Anna Fritz joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus on February 9, 2016 at Winter Park Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at Trinity on Friday, February 19, at 2:00 pm with a reception immediately following in the Fellowship Hall. (Please share this information with those who may not see this online update. Thank You.)
Florence was born July 18, 1911 in Reading, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Reading and met her future husband, Irwin (they were classmates in High school). He moved to Florida ahead of her to find work in Orlando. Shortly after, he invited her to come down and marry him. They were married at Trinity in September, 1935. Her son David was born in Orlando in 1941 and her daughter Susan was born in Reading in 1944. They moved back to Reading to be near their families during the war years.
Florence became active at Trinity early on by taking the responsibility of maintaining the “Cradle Roll” program which sent out postcards to all newborn children at Trinity and continued with follow-up through age 2 years with baptismal reminders and spiritual encouragement to the families. Years later Florence became involved in the LWML and served in the local chapter. She was elected Treasurer of the FL-GA district LWML. She drove women to local and state rallies for those who couldn’t drive.
When Milan Weerts was Pastor of Trinity, he invited her to participate in the Evangelism Explosion ministry. She hesitantly agreed because she was somewhat shy and not used to talking to strangers about her faith and sharing the Gospel. After 16 weeks of training it became a little less frightful. Florence and Irwin were avid bird watchers, involved in the FL Audubon society, and led National bird watching tours to islands in the Caribbean. She enjoyed playing bridge with her card club group once a month and working outside in the yard around the house. She tended the orchid plants after her husband died in 1977 taking them inside the house and garage when the cold weather came.
Florence is survived by her daughter Susan Padgett, her son David I., grandchildren Todd and Tony Keener, David Paul and John Michael, and 5 great-grandchildren. Florence will be interred at Laureldale Cemetery, Reading, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Coming up THIS WEEK – Handbell Workshop!
If you’re one of those people who want to see what it’s like to ring handbells, please come to our two-session Handbell Workshop, which will be held in the church balcony from 6:00 – 6:40pm on Wednesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 24. Ms. Jennifer Castillo, who has years of handbell experience, will lead the sessions and demonstrate the dos and don’ts of ringing. This will be “hands-on” – you’ll be ringing like a pro at the end! Everyone, from teenagers on up, is welcome. The workshop is for musical enjoyment and enrichment, not a commitment to join the handbell choir. Please contact Glenda Frazier at whitemice@bellsouth.net no later than February 14 to reserve your spot.
Volunteers Needed!
On Thursday, March 10, Trinity has the awesome opportunity to host the Touring Choir from Concordia College, New York. This concert will be filled with awesome music! But, in order to make this work, we need help from you!
- The choir members are in need of host families for after their concert. They travel in groups of 2, with there being a need for 2 groups of 3 (1 guys, 1 ladies). If you are willing to host, please contact me at justin.tayon@trinitydowntown.com. Let me know how many you would be willing to house for the night (minimum of 2 is required since they travel in pairs).
- There is also help needed with the dinner before the concert. If you are wanting to help/assist with that, please contact Glenda Frazier at whitemice@bellsouth.net.
Thank you for your willingness to serve. -Justin Tayon
How can you help people in need RIGHT NOW?
Rather than say, “someone should do something for those people,” you can join Trinity and be one of the 100 volunteers at the IDignity event on Thursday, February 18 and help over 200 people obtain Florida identification. The Federal REAL ID Act requires every citizen prove their identity with a birth certificate, social security card, and proof of residence. Eight years ago, Trinity members followed Jesus’ direction and cared for strangers in need and along with other Christian men and women organized IDignity, Inc. IDignity, a non-profit faith based organization, makes a complicated process easy every month with a free identification event. If you cannot give up one day a year, you can share a financial gift. Pre-registration will allow you to serve where you want when you want: www.idignity.org/volunteer. Event is held at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on Central Blvd. with FREE parking 1 block east. The Continental breakfast is free and lunch is free, but your time is priceless. You can talk to Deaconess Liz (407-488-1919 X 127) with any questions.
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Music Opportunities!
Do you – or your children – love to sing? Do you play an instrument – or maybe you played one years ago and would like to start again? Would you like to ring a handbell to see what it’s like? We would love to expand Trinity’s music program, and we need your help! Music Ministry Survey forms are available in the narthex – please fill it out and put it in the Music Survey Box. Thank you.
Are you interested in learning more about what Trinity has to offer in our K-8 Program?
Join Trinity’s K-8 teachers for a 90-minute presentation on Trinity’s Dynamic Curriculum, beginning at 5pm in the Fellowship Hall. Sessions include: Trinity 101: Nurturing Christian Faith and Character, Science is Inquiry: Let’s Find Out!, Social Studies: Let’s Explore!, Math: The Science of Drawing Necessary Conclusions, More Than Auxiliary: Serving Up the Needs of Students, Reading and Literature Informs Us!, Kindergarten: Only the Beginning, MAP Achievement Testing, The Visible and Hidden Curriculum. This presentation is intended for prospective and current parents, the evening will end promptly at 6:30. The CDC and Extended Care will be open until 6:30 to care for your children while you attend this informative evening.
Support Trinity Youth going to the National Youth Gathering
THANK YOU! Subs for the Big Game were a success! Thank you to all who offered up prayers, donated funds & purchased sandwiches from our High School group to start off our fundraising so well! With the congregation’s help, we raised $463.77!!
- This weekend we’ll be selling Valentine’s Day cookies! Come see us after Sunday worship services to get some sweets for your sweetheart!
And keep an eye out for our next fundraiser to go on sale soon to prepare for Easter Sunday! Questions? email: trinityhsyouth@gmail.com
Bring in Those Box Tops and Pop Tabs!
Please remember to cut those box tops and bring in your soda can tabs — drop them off in the narthex collection boxes or in the front office. Remember…It’s free and only takes a few seconds to clip or pop a tab! This is a great way to help earn money for Trinity Lutheran School and help the Ronald McDonald House!
OWLS Fellowship
February 26, 2016, Let’s go to Sanford for lunch at the Willow Street Café. After lunch we can go across the street and browse through the various shops and then check out Hollenback’s German Deli. We need to make reservations, so please e-mail or call Bob/Audrey Gordon at 407-897-1418 or robert.w.gordon@hotmail.com to confirm, ASAP. We could possibly meet at a convenient location and carpool. While we’re together, we’ll talk about two potential service activities coming up. Hope to hear from you soon!
You Are An Artist
Want an amazing night out with friends – or a chance to make a new friend? The canvas and wine, or paint with a twist classes are well known for relaxing fun and laughter. This Paint With a Purpose Fundraiser will send you home with a peaceful “Boat on a Beach” painting and the satisfaction you helped Lutheran Counseling Services Hearts for Families program. RSVP NOW for Saturday, February 27 from 5:45-8pm at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. Tickets are $45.00 per person which includes your donation, appetizers, drinks, and all painting supplies. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Sign up at https://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/orlando/1035634. Contact Jamie with any questions: Jamie@lcsfl.com or 407.644.4692.
Walk a Mile in High Heels?
Well, you can wear something more comfortable. This is the 4th annual walk benefiting Harbor House of Central Florida. Trinity members have supported Harbor House in many ways – donating personal care items, clothing, and even pet care items, as Harbor House is the only shelter for abused families that provides a state-of-the-art animal shelter for family pets. Now, you can get some exercise and help others at the same time. Thursday, March 3 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with registration, Walk on the Orlando Downtown Streets to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the resources available to survivors through Harbor House of Central Florida. A $25.00 donation includes complimentary food. Register: www.harborhousefl.com.
Click on “how to help”, then “events” and scroll down to see the red high heel shoe. Click and register!
Youth News
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
February 10 Ash Wednesday Worship 12:10 and 7pm
February 10 Ash Wednesday Service of Prayer 6pm
February 17 through March 16 Wednesday Lenten Worship
February 17 & 24 Handbell Workshops
February 21 Voters Meeting
February 26 OWLS to Sanford
February 27 Meet the Neighborhood Day 1-2:30pm
March 10 Concordia Choir, NY here at Trinity
March 6 B.L.E.S.S. workshop with Rev. Doug Kallesen
March 13 New Century Center Dedication, Celebration of Trinity Ministries
March 20 Palm Sunday & Bring a Friend Sunday
Holy Week
March 27 Easter Sunday
May 15 Confirmation Sunday
Attendance & Giving
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Feb. 7, 2016 |
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| Worship Attendance |
|
| 6:00 p.m. | 34 |
| 8:00 a.m. | 44 |
| 9:30 a.m. | 98 |
| 11:00 a.m. | 101 |
| Total | 277 |
| Sunday School | |
| Adult’s Bible Class | 35 |
| High School Bible Class | 2 |
| Middle School Bible Class | 3 |
| Children’s Bible Class | 13 |
| Confirmation Class | – |
| Contributions | |
| Current & Missions: | |
| C & M Budget | $ 19,860 |
| C & M Actual | $ 11,364 |
| Faithfully Forward | $ 1,510 |
| Historical Debt | $ 125 |
| SOS/Faith Factor | $ 150 |
| Dedicated Funds | $ 180 |
