• Joining Jesus on His Mission - How to Be An Everyday Missionary by Greg Finke. (Adults, discussion based on reading book) Joining Jesus on His Mission will alter the way you see your life as a follower of Jesus and take you beyond living your life for Jesus to living life with Jesus. Simple, powerful and applicable insights show you how to be on mission and recognize where Jesus is already at work in your neighborhoods, workplaces and schools. You will feel both relief and hope. You may even hear yourself say, "I can do this " as you start responding to the everyday opportunities Jesus is placing in your path.
• One Nation under God: Healing Racial Divides in America (ADULTS, CPH published study, discussions based on readings, 6-weeks, reading materials needed) We are a nation divided. This division stems from a lack of communication, empathy, and understanding. Author Rev. B. Keith Haney, an African American LCMS pastor, encourages everyone to seek answers to racial tensions in the only place where truth and peace can be found—God’s Word. Healing must begin with Jesus. In this six-session study, you’ll openly communicate and begin the healing process. Let’s be a nation united—united under God. “The study is dangerous and risky. It will demand open and honest conversation. . . . The study will likely make a predominately white-Missouri synod feel discomfort as we talk about prejudice, discrimination, hatred, diversity, and divisions. So be it.”—Rev. Bart Day, Executive Director of National Mission for the LCMS
• Anxious for Nothing - Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado. Do you feel weighed down with worry? Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Are irrational fears your constant companion? Could you use some calm? In this five-session video Bible study, bestselling author Max Lucado explores God''s treatment plan for anxiety found in the most underlined verse in the Bible, Philippians 4:6-7: Be anxious for nothing, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. As you follow the Biblical prescription - celebrating God''s goodness, asking for his help, leaving your concerns with him, and meditating on good things - you will experience God''s peace. This is a peace that "transcends all understanding" and will help you reframe the way you look at your fears.With the heart of a pastor and his poetic storytelling and homespun humor, Max will help you:*Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ.*Recognize the difference between present anxiety and persistent anxiety. *Find true freedom and experience more joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit. *Train yourself to rejoice in all circumstances. *Discover the secret of remaining calm when you feel you have more than you can handle. *Know how to encourage a friend and help them navigate anxiety and fear with real help from God''s Word.
• Surrendered - Letting Go & Living Like Jesus, by Barb Roose (Women's STUDY, Teaching led by author via video, daily study assignments in Study book, 6 weeks long.) Are you disappointed by unchanging circumstances? Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “Let go and let God,” which suggests that surrender is God’s path for peace for your life. It may be true, but it’s easier said than done, isn’t it? In this six-week Bible study, you’ll learn how to let go by exploring Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness. As you look to his example, you’ll discover six principles that will equip you to let God lead you to victory as you deal with the problems and pain you are facing. Along the way, you’ll compare Jesus’ responses to those of the Israelites, who also faced a long wilderness season centuries earlier. This study will equip you to give up control, reach for God, let go of fear, and experience the blessings of the surrendered life. It’s possible to let go and live like Jesus and the result is experiencing God’s power and peace as never before.Resources Available: Leader Guide, Study Workbook, Six-Session Teaching videos online.

• Supporting Our Trinity Staff
• Member written cards of thanks, connection and encouragement
• Dedicated daily prayers for each CDC staff, as well as all support and Pastoral staff members, person by name, for their health and overall wellness. If you’re interested in either of these options, contact Chanda this week at chandagillenwater@trinitydowntown.com .  Once we know how many can participate, we’ll divide up names and we’ll share how to get cards to them while we’re all socially distanced.
• Supporting YOUR local essential workers This refers to essential workers close to where YOU live and work - finding ways to bless those individuals with the love of Christ and small acts of kindness as you go about your day to day life right now.  This would include grocery workers where you shop, mail  carriers who come to your home, salon workers where you get your haircut, etc. Plan in advance to bring with you a card with an inspirational scripture verse, a word of thanks and encouragement, and a promise to pray for that individual by name as long as this pandemic goes on.  Want to participate?  This is one you do from home, on your own, but let us know if you plan to participate and share the response you get from your local essential workers.  We’ll write up the results and share the stories to inspire others!  Email Chanda at chandagillenwater@trinitydowntown.com 
• Pen Pals - Community Outreach to Nursing Home Residents. We’re compiling a list of local nursing homes in our area who have residents who have been prevented from having visitors for months and months and would like to have a local pen pal with whom to correspond. We will also add our own list of Trinity shut-ins to this opportunity.  If you would like to become a regular pen pal to a local nursing home resident writing regular letters sharing friendship and the love of Christ, please contact Chanda at chandagillenwater@trinitydowntown.com ASAP so we can start making assignments. This is a great way to do some personal outreach from the comfort of your own home!  Many thanks to Tina Hamilton for compiling a list of local nursing homes this project!
• Invite Someone to one of Trinity’s New Study Groups There’s no better way to get someone to church or Bible study than to invite them to do it WITH you.  Ask a friend, relative, coworker, neighbor… and join a discussion group WITH them.  That’s outreach.  We’re planting a seed that has the potential to grow and grow and grow.
• Other Ideas? Do you have other ideas for our Trinity family to engage in outreach projects from home?  Contact Chanda and share your ideas!

• KFUO Radio https://www.kfuo.org/regular-programs/ which has a schedule of podcasts on all kinds of topics.
• Facebook group The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge https://www.facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge 
• Lutheran Hour Ministries free daily devotions  https://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions/default.asp?date=20200717, app available too https://www.lhm.org/apps/

• Anthony Mark Lamourt, a native of New York City, NY, has been a professional organist and choir director since his early teenage years. Anthony has attended music programs at the Mannes College of Music, the Manhattan School of Music, the University of Iowa, Berklee College of Music, and Thomas Edison State University. Active in chamber music, choral direction, composition and in jazz, Anthony also plays the harpsichord, fortepiano, xylophone, vibraphone, and a variety of early string and wind instruments. Anthony has performed recitals at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church at the Citicorp Center, and other NYC venues, as well as in New England, the Southeast and Midwestern United States. Throughout his life, Anthony has been an organ builder, piano technician, house painter, carpenter, school teacher, and long haul truck driver. He enjoys reading (mostly theology, philosophy, and science), playing chess, and sailing traditional rig sailboats. Anthony lives with his very patient and (much!) better half, Tia, and their two very mischievous birds and one extremely mellow cat.

• Sunday School Teachers are needed for the Fall. If you love children and want to teach them about Jesus and the Bible this just may be your opportunity to serve your Lord at Trinity. If you are interested please contact Pastor Doug at 407.234.5296 or pastordoug@trinitydowntown.com We seek to find enough volunteers to staff two teams. 
• Choir and Bell Choir – “Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!” Ps. 47:6 Trinity’s got Talent and we are in search of a few more singers and ringers. If you are interested contact Paul Soost at sooster67@yahoo.com or Glenda Frazier at whitemice@bellsouth.net.  

1. Why does God allow evil to coexist with good in our world? What is your answer? 
2. In light of today’s message is truth negotiable? Is there absolute truth? What difference does it make? 
3. In your own words retell the parable found in Matthew 13:24-43. You can write it out or tell it to a friend or family member. 
4. Jesus says, “he who has ears let him hear.” What did you hear or learn from Jesus in this parable?

• For the family and friends of Trinity member Mike Hofmann. A memorial will be scheduled at a later date once family members have had time to travel home. Please lift up Mike’s wife Kim, his children.
• For the family and friends of former Trinity member and teacher, Jeff Wegner
• For the family and friends of Ruth Brown who has received her crown of glory
• For the Kallesen family after Pastor Kallesen's uncle was called to glory

• Prayers for our CDC staff & families, Trinity membership and all Trinity staff & leaders
• Prayers for wisdom and discernment regarding reopening decisions
• Prayers for peace and unity over the civil unrest and racial division in our city and nation.
• Prayers for all of the front line workers in our community and nation; our doctors, nurses, EMT, fire fighters, special needs caregivers, essential workers and police.
• We pray that a vaccine for Covid-19 will be developed soon and we will be able to prevent further illness.
• Prayers for those who have lost their job or who have been furloughed. And we give thanks for those who have found new employment or have been able to return to their jobs.
• Prayers of thanks for God’s daily provisions.