Trinity Weekly January 23rd

Trinity Family

Older, Wiser Lutherans (OWLS)

Join us on Friday, January 30th for lunch at The Coop at 11:30 a.m.  After lunch, we will tour the Morse Museum.  The Coop is located at 610 W. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park.  You may park in church lot across the street from The Coop.  Morse Museum (ADMISSION $4.00) is located at 445 N. Park Ave. (corner of Park and Canton) in Winter Park.  Parking is available behind the museum.  If full, park in garage across street (1st, 3rd or 5th floors).  If you have questions, please contact Bob and Audrey Gordon at 407-897-1418.

New Women's Bible Study Series

A new series for this group, formerly led by Lisa Moore, is "Learning To Live With Change" and began Tuesday, January 20th, at 7:00 p.m. and you can still join in.  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.

Voters Meeting, Sunday, February 22 in the Sanctuary 12:30pm

Agenda includes:

1. Presentation of Updated By-Laws for Trinity Congregation for consideration for adoption
2. Presentation of the 2015 Nominations Slate for Elected Members of Elder's Ministry Team  & Leadership Council
3. Executive Officers Reports  -  V.P.  / School Board / Finance

Construction update - Jan. 20

Construction is still on schedule for a completion in June and CDC opening in August. The intervening time allows for state approval and moving in furniture and set up. In the next two weeks, the 2-story orange house will be demolished and the soccer field area will be under construction, so parking there will no longer be available. The soccer field will be restored in April. All three Ruth Lane houses should be on their new foundations within two weeks. The second story of the new building is going up and work has begun on the front porches and facade. Repairs to the gym roof, flooring and repainting will take place in June; a work-around strategy has been prepared so Trinity summer camp can be held as planned. Remember you can check out the progress at http://www.livestream.com/trinityconstruction.

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 Lutheran Services of Florida 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. Everyone is invited to attend the banquet. Dinner tickets are $30.00 per person (to cover meal and costs). Make reservations and purchase tickets through Trinity Lutheran Church office no later than Sunday, February 8th. 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. Contact Deaconess Liz at 407-488-1919 x127 for details and questions.

Moms in Prayer

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.

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Youth News

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:  Collide! Come enjoy a weekend of fun, focusing on to what it means to be a new creation in this world! This theme is based on 2 Corinthians 5:17 and the students will talk about "experiencing the life God meant them to live"!

Est. cost:  $170 per student covers the registration event fee and hotel. The event fee is $110 per participant. This includes a pizza snack on Friday night, lunch AND dinner on Saturday, a t-shirt and all programming fees. Hotel rooms cost $109 per night plus tax (based on quad occupancy).  Registration will be opening soon and will close two weeks prior to the event.

A parent meeting will be coming up in the next couple of weeks! Stay tuned!

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Trinity Events

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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TLS News

LSF Good Samaritan Dinner

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

Viking Challenge

Saturday, February 7th

Lutheran School’s Week at Trinity

February 7 through February 15

Combined Worship Service followed by a meal

Sunday, February 15th, 10am

Voters Meetings

February 22 and April 19, in the Sanctuary at 12:30pm

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Attendance & Giving