Trinity Weekly July 11th

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BIG Sale TOMORROW

Saturday, rain or shine, Trinity Women are holding a super Second-Hand Good Stuff sale at 8:00 a.m. There is a special table with high quality pocketbooks and purses and jewelry too.  Donations are accepted only on Friday July 11after 6:00 p.m.  Bring donations items to the school gym and please you price your items ahead of time.  You may also bring items for sale the morning of the sale, then stay and shop!   All proceeds will help with scholarships for women of our congregation and their friends to attend the Strength For The Journey retreat in October.  Contact Julia for more details: jmalenke@trinitydowntown.org.

Reminder:  Special Voters Meeting Sunday at 12:25 in Sanctuary

At the last voters meeting, a motion was passed with a unanimous verbal affirmation by the Voters’ Assembly, to “empower the B.S.M. to extend an offer to Dr. Kevin Brockberg as Interim TLS Principal, which is a Called Position that would then need to be ratified by the Voters’ Assembly at a Special Voters’ Meeting.”  That Special Voters meeting is this Sunday at 12:25 in the Sanctuary.

Voters Meeting Summary

If you weren’t able to attend the last voters meeting, please take some time to read through the summary click here so that you can stay up to date on plans for the 2014-2015 year of “Growing Together” at Trinity Lutheran Church & School!  

Christmas Supper & Speaker is THIS Thursday

Trinity’s Women’s Supper and a Speaker for July is celebrating Christmas Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Pick up some white or gold beads, glitter, and trim and bring with a glue gun  and/or clear glue to decorate ornaments for the Christmas tree.  Chrismon ornaments sparkle in white and gold. It’s a potluck which means you bring your most delicious and favorite Christmas dinner item to share.  Contact Deaconess Liz with your offer to help with set up for event: eborth@trinitydowntown.org or 407-488-1919 X 127.

Trinity Lutheran School Update

It is with great pleasure that Trinity Downtown announces that Dr. Kevin Brockberg of Detroit, Michigan, will begin next week (July 15) as our interim school principal. In addition, his wife, Susan, has accepted the TLS position as the 7th-8th grade teacher.

Most recently, the couple, who are both experienced educators, have been serving the Hong Kong District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod at Buenavista Concordia International School in Xi Cheng, Bao An, Shenzhen, China, since 2012. During the 2-year assignment, Kevin was the Head of School and Susan was the middle school science teacher. They have just returned to the United States.

Kevin's career spans public, private and international schools and he has experience in Early Childhood, K-12 and higher education. He holds a Ph.D in Educational Leadership from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and is certified in the United States both as a classroom teacher and as an educational administrator. His wide variety of experiences range from inner city Detroit Public Schools to the Hong Kong International School. At Buenavista Concordia International School, he aimed for collegial discourse examining instructional methodology and inclusive school cultures as research-into-practice for the leaning community at BCIS. He has also been an adjunct professor and consultant for Oakland University.

His certifications include: Michigan Administrator, K-8 Classroom self-contained, K-12 Physical Education, and Certificate of IB Studies. He graduated in 1978 from Concordia University River Forest with a bachelor's degree in physical education and a minor in mathematics. He completed a master's degree in Administration and Supervision in 1983, also from Concordia River Forest. Then, in 2006, he earned an Ed.S. degree from Oakland University.

Susan Brockberg graduated from Valparaiso University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences and a minor in education. Her first teaching assignment was at Milwaukee Lutheran High School as a science teacher. She has been a middle school math and science teacher at Hong Kong International School, a classroom teacher at Our Shepherd School in Birmingham, Michigan and a guest teacher in the Troy (Mich.) School District prior to her recent teaching position in China. She is currently working on a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an anticipated graduation next month.

We look forward to welcoming the Brockbergs into our Trinity Family and the Orlando community, and thank God for this wonderful answer to prayer.  

God’s Blessings & Keep Growing!  --Trinity Downtown

Change Accepted

The Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) are encouraging you to return your mite boxes this month.  The intentional collecting date is October 12, but that box is probably filled with pennies, nickles, dimes, quarters and  the special purple $5.00 bills.  Did you know that purple is the LWML color?  How wonderful that our U.S. Mint thought about the LWML when the new design for the $5.00 bill was introduced.  Put your full box or cup into the collection box in the East Transcept of the church Narthex and exchange it for an empty one to fill for the LWML Sunday collection in October.  Talk to Martha Pfantz with any questions: 407-425-2947

TAMPA BAY RAYS vs. NEW YORK YANKEES

Saturday, August 16,  4 pm at Tropicana Stadium, St. Petersburg.   Group rate of 10 or more - $25.00 each (seated together).   Single tickets $35.00    For more info go to www.lutheransonline.com/rfo190 or contact Diann Grover 407-438-0077 or Dittmers 407-658-9815, by July 27.  Sponsored by Thrivent.

Calling all Gator fans!!!

Trinity Downtown Youth is taking orders now through the end of June for the following Gator Football Games at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL:

Idaho August 30

Eastern Michigan September 6

Eastern Kentucky November 22

All group tickets are located in the upper sections of the endzones.  Tickets are $25 each.

Trinity will be meeting for a tailgate in Gainesville during one or more of the games.  Details will be available once the kick-off time is announced. If you would like to purchase tickets, please contact Lori Zavitz at 407-718-6184 or lorizavitz@hotmail.com for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Feed the Need

Feed the Need is a Servant Event and fundraiser.  We seek donations from family and friends to support it.  A percentage of the funds raised is used to purchase food that will be packaged by the TLS students and sent to missionaries in Haiti to distribute.   The other percentage of the funds raised then come back to Trinity as a fundraiser.  For us to successfully complete this Servant Event and fundraiser, we need a committee of about 6 people.  The committee will be trained and walked through the event by coordinators from the Champion Events Group.  The committee needed should  get started on this training in the next few weeks.  Attached are some videos from the organization so that you can learn more about the event.  I think it is a great opportunity for our students to assist others, share God’s love, and “Grow Together” in their faith.  If you are willing to help, please contact the school office at 407-488-1919.  Thank you!

https://docs.google.com/a/tlsdowntown.com/file/d/0B_7nxLsHA6yzVjhKVzI5a3ozSzA/edit

https://docs.google.com/a/tlsdowntown.com/file/d/0B_7nxLsHA6yza1otSDFBMWJtY0E/edit

https://docs.google.com/a/tlsdowntown.com/file/d/0B_7nxLsHA6yzYmRjZGpOZ21OTUE/edit

Touch a Truck

One of our largest Trinity events, Touch a Truck, is only a few short months away.  This event has become very popular in our community and has continued to grow over the last few years.  We would like this to continue and need your help!   CDC parent Tess Tourelle has taken on the lead chair role for planning this event.  There are 3 other parents who have volunteered to serve on this committee as well.  However, 5 more parents are needed to assist with planning this event.  We have split the duties to make them very manageable for any volunteer.  Please take a look at the list below and email Tess if you are able to help at tesstourelle@aol.com.

• Trucks Chair: responsibilities include contacting various companies and asking them to bring a truck, coordinating with drivers the day of
• Marketing and Social Media Chair: responsibilities include advertising the event in our community and on social media
• Sales and Entertainment Chair: responsibilities include finding vendors and additional entertainment for the event
• Food Chair: Responsibilities include contacting a particular vendor to sell food the day of the event
• Finance Chair: Responsibilities include tracking the event budget, making purchases, and helping with sales the day of the event

If you have any questions, you can also contact the School Office.  Thank you.

Join the Party in Jacksonville

The weekend of September 26-28, 2014, the LWML Florida-Georgia District Convention will be held in Jacksonville.  In less than 3 hours you can travel to the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk hotel, and enjoy a weekend of relaxation in a top quality hotel will high end amenities for an incredibly low $99.00 per night room cost.  Jamie Erpenbach and Diann Grover will represent the Trinity women as Voting Delegates to this District Convention.  Susan Roby is our Alternate Delegate.  Since Jamie and Diann will be busy “working”, the rest of us come to the convention and enjoy Bible study, serving through mission projects, and staying up late laughing and eating snacks with no worries for voting.

Look for the purple EVANGEL newsletters on the LWML table in the rear east narthex (the side with the chairs, busy bags, and giant mite box) for more detailed information, or contact Deaconess Liz: eborth@trinitydowntown.org or Mary Lou Evanchyk: 407-275-8096

Sunday Summer Stock!

During the 9:30am Sunday School Hour for Grades 5 through 12, meeting in the 7th grade classroom of the school building.  “Making Parables Pop!” (Activities for K-4th next door) Join us as we jump into the parables Jesus told and make them pop through interactive chapel drama.  Questions?  Contact Jamie Erpenbach  jamieerp@gmail.com

LSF Needs Your Support and Prayers for Our Ministry

Lutheran Services Florida served more than 130,000 men, women and children last year through dozens of programs spread all across the state. LSF needs the support of all Lutherans in order to bring God’s healing, hope and help to people in need in the name of Jesus Christ. Please add this ministry to your prayer list. To receive regular updates so that you know specifically what to pray for, please “LIKE” us on Facebook or send your email address to scecchetti@lsfnet.org to receive our monthly email newsletter.

Job Openings

Part time child care positions

Please send resume via email at jobs@TrinityDowntown.com

The full job description can be seen on the Trinity websiteclick here.

Part time HR Assistant

Please send your resumes to TLC@TrinityDowntown.com

The full job description can be seen on the Trinity websiteclick here.

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Youth News

Scavenger hunt at the Disney Theme Parks!!!

Trinity Downtown Middle School and High School Youth...Celebrate the summer with your youth group as we participate in a scavenger hunt at Disney. If you missed out on our June Youth Group trip to Disney, you still have two more chances!!!  We will be going to the Disney Theme Parks in July and August...just get a bunch of your youth group friends together and figure out a day that works for everyone.  We will meet at the church in the morning, and return back to the church later that evening.  This is a free event and space is limited to five youth each day.  Participants will need to provide their own meals. Please contact Lori Zavitz at 407-718-6184 or lorizavitz@hotmail.com for more information and to reserve your spot.

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Trinity Events

Christmas Supper & Speaker is THIS Thursday

Trinity’s Women’s Supper and a Speaker for July is celebrating Christmas Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Pick up some white or gold beads, glitter, and trim and bring with a glue gun  and/or clear glue to decorate ornaments for the Christmas tree.  Chrismon ornaments sparkle in white and gold. It’s a potluck which means you bring your most delicious and favorite Christmas dinner item to share.  Contact Deaconess Liz with your offer to help with set up for event: eborth@trinitydowntown.org or 407-488-1919 X 127.

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TLS News

Camp Trinity Week #6: 7/14-18: Hurray for the Holidays!

Camp Trinity beings each Monday with a new theme-- all centered on Growing together in Christ!

Week #6: 7/14-18: Hurray for the Holidays!

Week #7: 7/21-25: Goop and Gadgets

Week #8: 7/28-8/1: Back to the Future

Week #9: 8/4-8: Art in the Park

Week #10: 8/11-14 (closed 8/15): In Jesus’ Steps

For details, go to www.TrinityDowntown.com/camp

The following items would be a huge blessing to our campers:

Recycled Items for Camp

Empty milk bottles from McDonalds, Toilet paper/paper towels cores, Empty 32 oz. clear plastic bottles (Gatorade, juice, etc.), Cardboard egg cartons, Classic books for children in grades 3-8

New Items

Small bags of potting soil, Colored markers, Play Dough

Financial Support

Scholarships (a week of camp is $160, but any amount would be a blessing)

Thank you!   Items can be dropped off in the Narthex in the box labeled “Camp Trinity.”  For financial donations or if you have any  questions, please contact Julia Malenke at jmalenke@trinitydowntown.org.

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