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A Few Notes from Pastor Tom Zehnder
Brothers and Sisters! Jackie and I are pleased to be walking with you in these days
Have you heard this quip? A harried man is running down the street, shouting as he goes: “There were five of them. They were dressed in red and white, three men and two women. They are carrying binders and documents of the greatest importance. I must find them! I am their leader!” That is not atypical for me to experience this angst several times a day at Trinity. This is not a bad thing, but is does indicate the busyness and work that goes on here day to day. Hats off to our staff, teachers, administrators, helpers, employees who work so faithfully to keep Trinity humming.
The Holy Season of Lent
And speaking of “walking together…” We have entered the holy Season of Lent with Jesus and with each other. We say there are forty days in Lent. Counting from Ash Wednesday to Easter there are 46 days! But we don’t count Sundays as Lent! We call them Sundays in Lent, for each Sunday is a celebration of the Resurrection. But all distinctions aside, this is a really good time to step back from the frenzy of our lives and spend time in devotion with Jesus as He walks unflinchingly to the Cross at Golgotha! He makes that holy Trek for us and beckons us to walk with Him..
On Wednesdays of Lent, we will meet at 12:10PM and 7:00PM for Lenten devotionals. The overall theme is: “The Cruciform Life,” the point being that we are “shaped” by Christ’s Cross and our lives may reveal that! Each week we will take a stab at understanding ourselves as “formed by the cross” for a life of sacrifice, joy, forgiveness, and so forth. I am sure we will gain by these brief devotional exercises. We will be “in and out” in forty minutes or less. Bring the kids - PLEASE. Join as a family in Christ.
I am eagerly awaiting our Maundy Thursday Communion Celebration Service and the Good Friday solemn and moving gathering. You won’t want to miss these services as they lead us directly into the incredible joy and gladness of Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus the Christ!
The Rite of Confirmation
Sunday, April 26, 2015, at the 11:00 AM Service our 8th grade Confirmands will receive the beautiful Rite of Confirmation. This is a Rite of Passage for our Lutheran young people, a step closer to an adult life of participation in and support of the congregation into which they are “confirmed.” Please keep them in your prayers: Alex Erpenbach, Laura Fischer, Reagan Jeffery, Thomas Kauffman, Harrison Koller, David Mooney, Zack O'Rourke, Maddie Rawlings, Tyler Tellock, Spenser Tesch
Parents and Children, Worship as a Family
If you are a parent, please support these beautiful young people in their attempt to grow in their Faith and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. For these confirmation students and children of all ages participating in 9:30 Sunday School /Bible Study/Confirmation instruction hour, please help them to be faithful in their learning and participation in the Church. While they are in their instruction classes at 9:30 AM on Sunday morning, please attend our Bible classes for the adults which meet at the same time, and then TOGETHER AS A FAMILY join in the worship of the congregation. Instruction in the Faith and worshipping as members of the Faith family are not the same. One is supported by the other. Thanks. trz
Voters Meeting, this Sunday, February 22 in the Sanctuary 12:30pm
Agenda includes:
- Presentation of Updated By-Laws for Trinity Congregation for consideration for adoption
- Presentation of the 2015 Nominations Slate for Elected Members of Elder's Ministry Team & Leadership Council
- Executive Officers Reports - V.P. / School Board / Finance
The Comfort of a Quilt
With these recent colder nights, even we sunny Florida residents welcome the warm comfort a handmade quilt delivers. Trinity has a small, but vibrant group of women who meet twice a month to assemble quilts for Lutheran World Relief. The ultimate purpose of the quilt is to provide warmth, but it also supplies a solution for many other needs:
- a baby carrier, tied around a mother’s back;
- a market display, spread on the ground and piled with vegetables;
- a sack for transporting those goods to market;
- a sunshade;
- a shawl; and most importantly
- a constant reminder that someone, far away, cares a lot.
Last week, Mary Fran Howard, Peggy Schroeder, Martha Pfantz, Peggy Trapp, Nora VanDeest, Mary Lou Evanchyk, Diana Meyer, Gladys Dittmer, and Deaconess Liz sent 74 hand-tied quilts to the LWR distribution center in Baltimore, Maryland. The process of packing, counting, weighing, and transporting the 16 boxes was eased with the aid of Mary Fran’s husband Jerry. Actually, 76 quilts were assembled this past year. Two were donated to the Trinity Lutheran School’s annual Silent Auction fundraiser.
Lutheran World Relief helps us “follow” our quilts as they are distributed all over the world. In 2014, Trinity’s gifts made a difference to individuals and families in Peru, and Tanzania. Lutheran World Relief distributes quilts, food, school supplies, and personal care items throughout the world – including the United States. Our Trinity group gathers every 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings, to tie together colorful tops, warm lining, and solid pieces of material. The result is tangible, loving our neighbors with God’s love. In October, a beautiful display of the product of these bi-monthly gatherings will highlight Lutheran Women in Mission awareness month.
Upcoming Lenten Worship
Please mark your calendars to plan for Lenten Worship:
February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 - Wednesday Lenten services at 12:10 and 7:00pm.
April 2nd - Maundy Thursday services at 12:10pm and 7:00pm.
April 3rd - Good Friday services at 12:10pm and 7:00pm.
April 4th - Easter Vigil service at 6:00 pm
April 5th Easter Sunday services at 6:30 am, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, and 11:00 am
Lenten Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries
"The Light Shines in the Darkness," written by Rev. Wayne Palmer are daily devotions available for you to read online or to receive as a daily email. You can find more information at www.lhm.org/lent
Easter Palms and Lilies
The flowers that make Trinity especially beautiful during the Palm Sunday and Easter celebrations are provided by members of our Trinity family who wish to remember loved ones, or simply express special thanks to God. Order forms are in the Narthex. Please print clearly & place in the offering plate.
Lenten Rehearsals for Choir & Bells
Bells and Choir rehearsals will shift during Lent. Bells will meet at 6:00pm and choir will meet at 7:50pm (right after 7 p.m. Lenten services). Thanks!
OWLS Fellowship
On Friday, February 27th OWLS (older, wiser Lutherans) will meet at 11:30 for lunch at Keke's Breakfast Café. Following lunch, we will take a scenic boat tour through the lakes and canals of Winter Park. Keke's Breakfast Café is located at 345 W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park. The Scenic Boat Tour(One hour cruise) costs $12, CASH ONLY, and is located at 312 E. Morse Blvd.in Winter Park. Hope to see you. Any questions, call Bob or Audrey Gordon at 407-897-1418.
The Big Red Bus will be here March 1
The Big Red Bus is coming to Trinity on Sunday, March 1st 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.
Foundations Class/New Members/Lutheran Refresher Course
Our next class will begin on Saturday, April 11, at 4:30pm (time change from 4:45pm previously published) in the Church music room, led by Pastor Tom Zehnder. Class will meet for four consecutive Saturday evenings. Please email TLC@TrinityDowntown.com to sign up!
Childcare Needed for New Member Class
We have several parents with small children who will be attending the new member Foundations class beginning Saturday, April 11. We are in search of volunteers to provide care for several young children during the four classes this Spring. Please contact the church office if you are willing to serve in this way. TLC@TrinityDowntown.com
Strength for the Journey Women’s Retreat, April 10-12, 2015
Are you or someone you love facing a difficult time in your life? …with cancer, grief, care-taking of a loved one, divorce, parenting, chronic illness or just struggling with everyday life? SHARE THE HOPE this weekend retreat will offer. SFTJ is open to people of all ages and stages of life, functioning in all sorts of roles–as patients, caretakers, retirees, multi-tasking working mothers, single career women, and family homemakers. Led by women who have experience teaching, counseling and facing their own life challenges with others beside them, this weekend away will give you comfort and support. Come with expectations to receive. For more information click here.
Stewardship Drive
Mark your calendars! Consecration Sunday is May 31, 2015. This Stewardship journey will begin formally on Saturday/Sunday, May 9/10, 2015. This fine and tested process is truly a Gospel-based approach to the grace of giving! You will enjoy it and our congregation will flourish by it! Bob Meyer will be leading the process with help from a “cast of thousands.”
We are a congregation with a tremendous financial challenge! Our budgeted church offering amounts have not been matched by reality of actual offerings, and we are running, running, running behind. We can change this very quickly. From time to time I will be addressing this pressing need. In the meantime, let’s do what we can to change this somewhat daunting situation! Thanks brothers and sisters! - trz
Silent Auction
Save the date for this year’s Silent Auction Event- “Masquerade Madness” on Saturday, April 25th, 2015. If you would like to make a donation to the auction please contact the front office for a donation form. There is a lot of help needed to make this event a success. It is a great opportunity to earn P.R.I.C.E. hours. Please contact the front office for more details.
Cautious Driving Please
Access to Amelia Avenue is gone and our in and out to Trinity campus is through the Magnolia Building parking lot. The driveway of the Magnolia building is a TWO WAY drive. No parking will be permitted along the Magnolia driveway any time of day or evening. PLEASE be cautious when entering and exiting. Morning and afternoon carline began exiting out the Magnolia driveway on February 3rd. Drive slowly - 5 MPH is almost too fast - and please pay careful attention. When you visit the Church or Finance offices, please park in the back of the building along the left side property fence line, labelled employee parking. You are not permitted to use “Tenant Parking” or “Parent Drop off” spaces between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Thank you!
Save the Date – Golf Tournament
It is our pleasure to announce that Trinity Lutheran School will be hosting this year’s ”Pastor Sam Hoard Memorial Golf Tournament” on May 9, 2015, at Celebration Golf Club. Please visit our webpage listed below to learn more about this tournament and to register. Register soon as spots will fill up quickly! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Josh Brink at JABrink@TrinityDowntown.com. http://www.trinitydowntown.com/golf
Can’t Make it to Church?
If you or a family member cannot make it to church, please contact Trinity’s Visitation Pastor, Rev. Dennis Glander. He would be very happy to visit with you and bring Holy Communion to you at home. You may contact him at 407-249-0361 or cell 407-409-1179 or via email at dglander1326@att.net.
Sermons Online
Did you know? On Trinity’s website, you can access the Sunday sermons online. If you really enjoyed the message and want to listen again or share it with someone else--just click on the link! Sermons Online
Always Time for Prayer
Work diligently to build prayer walls of protection, love, unity, and joy around our school and homes. Use a Bible verse like: “Jesus, take these little children into your arms and bless them.” or simply focus on your child, your child’s class and teachers and say, “Lord show your mercy and love.” Any simple prayer can be lifted to our heavenly Father and easily repeated daily. If you would like to receive a short prayer every day for your child and school, simply visit www.momsinprayer.org
VBS Countdown Begins!
In 21 weeks, Trinity will co-sponsor the annual Vacation Bible School week. The new building construction has opened our eyes to discover a wonderful opportunity to take VBS on the road! Broadway Methodist Church is willing to share their facilities with us and together we will share God’s love to our neighborhood children. AND, our Summer Camp can take a short walk and be part of the Jerusalem Marketplace experience. Mark your calendars for July 20-24, 2015. As always, the talents and time of our Trinity church family is the foundation for success with this summer mission outreach. Please prayerfully consider helping with registration, collecting needed supplies, showing off your baking, woodworking, sewing/weaving, or other crafting skills, decorating, and guiding children. Contact Deaconess Liz with questions and offers for assistance with planning and executing this exciting short-term mission opportunity. 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org.
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.
Youth News
High School Youth Gathering--Save the Date
Come enjoy a weekend of fun, focusing on to what it means to be a new creation in this world!
Est. cost: $170 per student covers the registration event fee and hotel.
Registration is open and payments are due by March 2nd. Please contact Laura Ramiz or Mike Miessler ASAP if interested at trinityhsyouth@gmail.com
Upcoming Trinity High School Youth Events
All ages--tell your parents--bring your friends--spread the word--join us for some fun!
March : 13-14 Collide! -- FL/GA District Gathering!!
29th -- Palm Sunday Picnic 12:30pm
April : 19th -- A Day on the Town (Service project & community involvement)
May : 3rd -- Summer Bash, details TBD
Contact Laura (407) 404-3242 or Mike (727) 686-7402 for more info!
Or email TrinityHSYouth@gmail.com
8th Grade Confirmation News
We are entering into the home stretch, with only a couple of months left before the big day! As we move toward the Rite of Confirmation there are some special events coming up:
- Seder Meal, Thursday, April 2, 5:00pm (seated by 4:50pm), Fellowship Hall
- Confirmation Exam, Wednesday, April 22, 7:00pm, Sanctuary
- The Rite of Confirmation, Sunday, April 26, 11:00am service, Sanctuary
We look forward to walking with you through these Confirmation Days! Questions? Contact Elder, 8th grade confirmation teacher, Tim Norris at norris.timothy@gmail.com.
Trinity Events
Voters Meetings
February 22 and April 19, in the Sanctuary at 12:30pm
Big Red Bus Blood Drive
March 1
Strength for the Journey Women's Retreat
April 10-12
Foundations Class
April 11, 4:30pm
Stewardship Drive Kick-off
May 9-10
Pastor Sam Hoard Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 9
TLS News
Great parenting article
Recommended by Patty Moser, our TLS Child Development Center Director 10 Common Mistakes Parents Today Make
Viking Challenge
While you may have missed the kick-off event at Lake Eola last Saturday, the Viking Challenge continues through March 31. Challenge all of your friends to support this effort to finish our soccer field and renovate our library. Click on school.trinitydowntown.com/VikingChallenge. After you participate in your physical activity (like attending Saturday’s Kick Off event!), record a video message challenging your family and friends to participate in a physical activity and encourage a monetary gift to Trinity. Then share that recorded message via email, Facebook or other social media. When you share on social media please use the hashtag #TLSVikingChallenge. Use your phone or video recorder to record your message, please note that a suggested script can be found on the Viking Challenge webpage.
State Championship Bball Tournament
Trinity Lutheran School is honored to announce that it has been selected to host the 2015 Lutheran School State Championship Basketball Tournament! This weekend, February 20-22, twelve boys and girls teams from across Florida will fight for the title of “State Champion” in our very own gymnasium, bringing in hundreds of parents, coaches, referees, players, and especially, volunteers like you!
Target Take Charge for Education
Did you know that you can earn money for Trinity Lutherna School by just shopping at Target? If you have a Target Credit Card or Debit REDcard you can designate Trinity Lutheran School as your K-12 school of choice to receive 1% of each and every purchase you make at Target and on Target.com. If you have one of these cards and have not designated a school yet, please consider making Trinity Lutheran your school of choice today!
TLS Alumni News
As we have been working on assembling our school alumni roster, we've discovered that we are missing several copies of yearbooks: 1960-61, 1964-65, 1970-71, 1971-72, and 1976-77. If you have a copy of one of these that you would be willing to loan us to scan, please notify the main office at 407-488-1919 x100. Thank you!
Attendance & Giving
Feb. 15, 2015
Worship Attendance
6:00 p.m. 36
10:00 a.m. -
9:30 a.m. -
10:00 a.m. 213
Total 249
Sunday School
Adult's Bible Class n/a
Children's Bible Class n/a
Contributions
Current & Missions:
C & M Budget $ 17,106
C & M Actual $ 8,660
Faithfully Forward $ 785
Historical Debt $ -
SOS/Faith Factor $ -
Dedicated Funds $ 210
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