Trinity Family

A Few Notes From Pastor Martin

ASH WEDNESDAY, February 10  12:10 & 7pm  Along with the traditional Imposition of Ashes, we’ll be starting our journey to the cross with Jesus in this Lenten season of repentance and renewal.  Mark your calendar.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE OF PRAYER & HEALING  FEB 10  6 – 6:45 PM  For those who can come early, we’ll be teaching briefly on prayer and healing, and then spending time in prayer together, and offering up individual prayers for healing.

CALLING THE CHURCH TO PRAYER  Watch for a variety of prayer-reminders during Lent:  

1. A Call to Personal Repentance  

2. Prayer for our Calls for the Senior Pastor and for the K-8 Executive Director.  

3. Prayers for our Church Family Members who are “Missing in Action.”

4. Weekday Email Prayer Reminders  

5. Prayers for People in Need of the Lord

CONGRATULATIONS to our Boys Basketball team on State and City Championships …and to all our student athletes & cheerleaders!  What a weekend!

TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL ALUMNI  We heard from more of you last weekend. Please be sure to fill out one of the Alumni registration cards in the narthex at church and make sure your classmates do too!

COMING SOON…VOTERS ASSEMBLY   Sunday, February 21 12:30 PM  Check the article below about what we’ll be covering.

NEW CENTURY CENTER DEDICATION   SUNDAY, MARCH 13!!!   We’re planning on it, so watch for news about what we’re working on to spruce up our campus.

CAMPUS REVITALIZATION GIFT OPPORTUNITIES Last fall our Leadership Council prioritized a long list of campus revitalization projects.  Leadership Council has asked our General Manager Eric Havens to track the most urgent sanctuary renovations and campus painting projects. As of this writing, about $11,800 has been pledged. The balcony air conditioner has been replaced. The roof repairmen have been out assessing our leaks.  We’re also getting estimates on repairing the windows, so that when they’re securely water-proofed, the dollars previously donated for carpeting can be put to use.  Other sanctuary projects include railings in front and rear and finishing the sacristy repairs. We may not get everything done by Dedication/Easter, but let’s keep giving our place of worship the care it deserves!  THANK-YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!  Our General Manager, Eric Havens, has also broken down our painting projects (approx. $40,000) into smaller segments.  Check with him for more info at eric.havens@trinitydowntown.com.

“B.L.E.S.S.” WORKSHOP   On Sunday, March 6  at 12:15 PM ourFL/GA District Mission Executive Rev. Doug Kallesen will be our presenter for a unique event sponsored by our Outreach Team.  How can you be a BLESS-ing to people around you who need the Lord?

Trinity Voters Assembly

Mark your calendars and make the commitment; February 21st marks the date 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.  There is a great deal of “catching up” to do with the congregation as a whole as we look towards a final completion of the New Century Center building and a dedication focused on celebrating our entire campus.  Your campus revitalization donations are making a difference on campus and we will start to look forward to celebration Trinity’s 100th year of “Bringing People Closer to Jesus” coming up quickly in 2019.  The Senior Pastor Call Committee expects to hear from President Walton soon on potential candidates for Trinity.  It will be exciting to see what plans God has for Trinity as he directs this process.  Moreover, the committee is looking forward to sharing enlightening findings from our congregational self-study.  School Board has evaluated Trinity’s K-8 program needs for the future and brought a proposal to the Leadership Council to offer a “call” to Dr. Brockberg.  Leadership confirms and is bringing the call to the congregation.   February 21st 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.

Senior Pastor Call Process: Update February 3, 2016

The Senior Pastor Call Committee has compiled the results of the congregational survey that was conducted as part of the Senior Pastor Call Process.  You may read/download it here.  Or, you may request a hard copy from the church office by contacting us at 407-488-1919 x101 or TLC@TrinityDowntown.com. Thank you.

Construction Update

Our construction team hopes to complete the soccer field and parking lot areas within the next 2-3 weeks.  Early next week Amelia Street will be closed for a day to make the sewer connections needed for Doster to take next steps toward final project completion.  It’s been a long road and we’re nearing the end!  So much to be thankful for!

Game Day Subs – Support Trinity Youth

Our National Youth Gathering High Schoolers have the sub sandwiches you ordered for the Big Game ready in Fellowship Hall this after each service on February 6 & 7. Questions? email: trinityhsyouth@gmail.com

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!  We’ll have a Music Ministry Survey form is availble in the narthex – please fill it out and put it in the Music Survey Box.

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.

Trinity’s Cantata & Sermons Online

If you missed it, you can view it online at Church.TrinityDowntown.com under the worship tab, click on sermons.  Enjoy!

Bring in Those Box Tops!

Since August, Trinity has earned $298.90 collecting box tops.  Our goal this year is to reach $1500, and we’re already half way through the school year.  I know we can get at least $1200 more before the end of the school year!  Please remember to cut those box tops and bring them to a classroom, the front office or the collection box in the Narthex.  Remember…It’s free and only takes a few seconds to clip!  This is a great way to help earn money for Trinity! If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Walters @ slw2123@aol.com.     

Volunteers & Host home commitments Concordia Choir, NY performance March 10

Trinity has the great opportunity to host the Concert Choir from Concordia College New York on March 10. We are in need of volunteers to help with the following:

-Dinner for the students

-Housing for students

The area most volunteers are needed are for student housing. If you wish to host students, please include the number of students you can host (minimum of 2 as they travel in pairs).  If you have a willingness to serve, please contact Justin Tayon at justin.tayon@trinitydowntown.com.

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!

Tabathon 2016

The 7th and 8th grade class of Trinity Lutheran School is joining the Pop Tab collection program at Trinity.  The class is working hard to get the word out that collecting Pop Tabs is an easy way to provide funds for the Ronald McDonald House, just down the street from Trinity.  Pop and Drop!  Collection jars have been placed in the narthex, the Livingston office, and the New Century Center building lobby for your convenience.  Pop a can open, then drop a tab in the nearest collection jar!  Thanks to everyone for their collecting efforts… and special thanks to Cleo R. and Autin Wells for the HUGE donations!  We’re up to 42 lbs collected!  

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!

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Youth News

Game Day — Order your Subs, Support our Youth!

Our National Youth Gathering High Schoolers sold sub sandwiches for the Big Game, Sunday, February 7th!   Please be sure to pick up your order on church after each service this weekend. Contact TrinityHSYouth@gmail.com with any questions.

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!

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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

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

March 27 Easter Sunday

May 15  Confirmation Sunday

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