Trinity Weekly January 16th

Trinity Family

New Women's Bible Study Series

A new series for this group, formerly led by Lisa Moore, is "Learning To Live With Change" and begins Tuesday, January 20th, at 7:00 p.m. The group will meet weekly for four weeks. Due to construction and limited parking on campus, this group will meet at Andrea Gabriel's office located at 1214 East Concord Street, Orlando, FL 32803. The office is streets south of Colonial right off of Mills. For more information, please contact Julie Scott-Lasater at julieheals@att.net or by phone at 407-898-4192 or contact Carolyn Burnett at kinkadeluvr@bellsouth.net or by phone at 407-401-3849.

LiveUCF January Newsletter

Keep up with what's going on at our church plant on the campus of UCF. The new semester has begun, and we need your support to keep this exciting ministry going! Check out the latest newsletter and all the info at: LiveUCF.com

We Honor Lo Phillips as a Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan Award Dinner is held each year to recognize one individual from each Orlando area congregation that best exemplifies the man Jesus describes in Luke 10: 25-37. Trinity is delighted to bestow the title of 2014 LSF Good Samaritan to Lo Phillips. Everyone is invited to attend the banquet. Dinner tickets are $30.00 per person. Make reservations and purchase tickets through Trinity Lutheran Church office no later than Sunday, February 15th. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Orlando (1515 South Semoran Blvd.) The evening is fun, the food is delicious, and the fellowship is warm.

Lo has an impressive reputation as a school teacher and administrator in the Orlando area. Despite retirement, Lo continues to share his gift of patience, discipline, and love to disadvantaged students in the Seminole school district. Lo is an Army veteran, an IDignity Board member and volunteer, our church elder, usher, greeter, reader, husband, father, and grandfather. Whew!  Lo is a man who quietly serves as Jesus expects us all to serve. Contact Deaconess Liz at 407-488-1919 x127 for details and questions.

Super and a Speaker

Plan on spending THIS Thursday, 1/22/15, in the Fellowship Hall with other women of our church/school family for a presentation on issues of life concerning pre-birth through terminal illness. The presentation will be led by Hospital Chaplain Melinda Plumley. We begin by eating a vegetarian potluck at 6:30 p.m. That means you need to bring a vegetarian dish to share! Also, please bring dollar bills to stuff baby shoes. Money collected will benefit True Life Choice and Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries support of life. Questions? Contact Deaconess Liz at 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org<mailto:eborth@trinitydowntown.org>.

Under Construction

Our campus is under construction. Dirt, concrete, hammering, cranes, and all kinds of activity indicate growth! Think about your construction. Are you being re-constructed daily by the Spirit? Are you actively participating in God's word and prayer?  Noah's story presents a picture of the work we have as intercessors for our children in prayer. Noah didn't have to figure out how to construct the ark because God said, "This is how you are to make it. . ." Your scripture prayers are like planks placed layer upon layer to build faith and Godliness into the lives of our children. You can follow Noah's wise example, act in faith, and work diligently to build prayer walls of salvation around our school and homes. Receive a short prayer every day for your child and school simply be visiting the following: www.momsinprayer.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.

Fearless Caregiver Conference

OVERWHELMED by caregiving challenges? (Examples:  I can't balance family, work, and caregiving.  **   My adult child will never be independent.  **   My family members won't help.  **   Mom doesn't listen to me.  **   Dad won't stop driving.) Bring your questions to the experts! Limited free tickets are available. Date of event: February 26, 2015. Place: Holy Trinity Reception and Conference Center, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, FL 32751. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch is included. Register at: caregiver.com. Questions? Please call 877-829-2734.

Lutheran Services Florida

Last year, Lutheran Services Florida cared for 895 children in our four youth shelters. These include children that are victims of abuse, neglect, and human trafficking. Our ministry gives these kids hot meals, a caring environment, and a safe place to sleep for as long as it is needed. These children usually arrive with only the clothes on their backs. and it is only through the support of our Lutheran brothers and sisters that we are able to provide them with clothing, personal items, and school supplies. LSF would like to thank all those who sent us the funding needed to help these children. Please keep this ministry in your prayers during this coming year as the beds in our shelters continue to be full. If you would like to help, please contact Steve Cecchetti at scecchetti@lsfnet.org or by calling 407-878-8397.

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Youth News

Movie Night for High School Youth

When: This Sunday, January 18th, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Where: Trinity Downtown (park in front lot, enter at front gate)

What to Bring: FRIENDS, pillows, blankets, your FAVORITE movie candy!  (nothing with NUTS due to school allergy rules) Popcorn and soda will be provided.

Movie Options:  Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Tron, Pirates of the Carribbean, Jurassic Park, or Napoleon Dynamite.  We'll vote on Sunday!

Any questions can be directed to Laura or Mike. Laura: ramiz.laura@gmail.com  Mike:

mikemiessler@gmail.com

Upcoming Trinity Youth Events

All ages--tell your parents--bring your friends--spread the word--join us for some fun!

February–Mardi Gras

March–Palm Sunday Picnic

April-Day On The Town

May–Summer Bash!

Contact:  Laura Ramiz at 407)-404-3242 or Mike Miessler @ (727)-686-7403

High School Bible Study, DONUTS!

High School Bible Study each Sunday in the upstairs classroom building at 9:30 a.m. If we get enough people to come in the 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!" – The theme 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

 Women’s Supper & Speaker

6:30 p.m. 1/22/2015

LSF Good Samaritan Dinner

5:30 p.m. 2/22/2015

Viking Challenge

Saturday, February 7th

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TLS News

Nemours Update

Things are getting exciting!  Trinity has decided to tackle three aspects of Nemours Healthy Habits program enhancement.  .

1.  Provide healthier foods and reducing sugar.  
2.  Promote and educate families and staff on breastfeeding issues.
3.  Family style dining

As you all know we have already upgraded our snack choices and now we will make a few other changes.  Our kitchen will no longer offer apple juice or chocolate milk as a beverage choice or dessert.  The extra monies will be spent on providing fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis and reducing added sugar in the menu.  

Our first breastfeeding training will be Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 2 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. Alejandra DeMaio, she is a licensed Doula and Lactation Specialist.  She will address public policy issues regarding breastfeeding, how breast milk should be handled and stored, and end with questions and answers.  We are including our staff in this training as well so that your families overall experience in our infant program is strengthened.  

Lastly, when we transition to the new building the children will be served and eat family style at lunch and snack times. This means teachers will sit at the table and engage in conversation with children as they serve themselves with age appropriate sized equipment.  

Viking Challenge!

Are you and your family and friends ready to take the Viking Challenge?

Our Viking Challenge fundraiser begins Saturday, February 7th at Lake Eola, beginning at 9:00 am.  Save the date now, and you will soon learn why this major event is truly a challenge for your entire family. Learn how you can advance this challenge all month long. . .

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<mailto:alumni@trinitydowntown.org> or fill out a card at the display in the church narthex.

Go, Vikings!

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Attendance & Giving