Trinity Weekly May 16th

Trinity Family

Special Voters Meeting
Scheduled for Sunday, May 18, following the 11 worship service in the Sanctuary.

THANK YOU
There is a small group of Trinity members who faithfully spend every Wednesday morning standing on the corner of Magnolia/Rosalind and Livingston. Why? Because Trinity gives away free cups of coffee to anyone walking or driving by to share the love of God in this very simple gift of fellowship. As the warmer days are upon us, most people aren’t interested in a hot beverage (even though some of us can’t imagine any morning without a cup of “joe”), so the volunteers pack up the coffee cart and take a summer break. Thanks to J.J. Alexander and Lynn Wacker who never fail to get the coffee brewing at 7:00 a.m., to Ron and Susan Roby and Liz Borth who pass out coffee with a smile and wave to those who walk and those who drive by, to Maggie Bowles who shared a chilly morning with the team, and to Karen Arnett who faithfully spent many weeks walking up and down Magnolia passing coffee to early morning until her grandchildren needed her at home. We need more people to keep this simple and vital ministry alive! Contact J.J. Alexander anytime with your questions and to volunteer: jjalexa@gmail.com

OWLS Brunch and Art, Wednesday, May 21
Wednesday 21st of May---Meet at Mt. Vernon restaurant (if you like pancakes---best in town) at 11:30am---Best Western Mt.Vernon Inn, 110 South Orlando Ave, Winter Park,Fl 32789.
We will all have lunch then go to the Orlando Museum Of Art (2416 N. Mills Ave, Orlando) to view "The Golden Age of Art" (Rembrandt, Rubens---etc.) This is a big show and will leave May 25th. About 20% are Christian paintings. Cost is $7 for senior $8 for regular for the Art Museum, plus lunch. If you plan to attend or have questions, please contact Bob Gordon at 407-897-1418.

Fabulous Retreat for Women
Most of you ladies are aware that your membership with Trinity Lutheran Church also gives you membership in the Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) National Organization. LWML is a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod service and mission oriented organization of volunteers. We women promote “mites” – the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarter change – collection that totals millions (yes, that is $1,000,000) of dollars for grants. The women also enjoy local gatherings that strengthen faith and provide opportunities to meet new like-minded people in a social atmosphere.
The weekend of September 26-28, 2014, the bi-annual LWML Florida-Georgia convention will be held in Jacksonville. This is not too far away for us. In less than 3 hours you can travel to the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk hotel AND you will travel back in time because every room for the LWML is priced at the 2004 $99.00 rate. If you remember, 2004 was the year of back-to-back hurricanes. The LWML convention that year ended early because the power at the Wyndham was cut off, and there was flooding in some of the hotel areas. LWML 2004 convention goers were helped with evacuation of other hotel guests and showed such hearts of mercy and love that the Wyndham offered this year’s convention at the discounted rate. Ladies! You can share a room with three friends at a 5-star hotel for $25 a night. Unheard of in 2014!!
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.

An Opportunity to Volunteer
Here is an easy and simple way to make a difference in the lives of people in Orlando. IDignity needs a once-a-week (2 hours or so every Thursday) person to do in office paperwork. The IDignity offices are on the second floor of Trinity’s Magnolia Building. To volunteer, contact: jennifer@idignity.org

Wedding Invitation
Rev. Dennis Glander and Ms. Janice Bailes will be united in Holy Matrimony on Saturday, June 21st at 11:00 am in Trinity’s Sanctuary. A reception will follow the service. They would be pleased and honored to have your presence as they exchange their wedding vows. Please RSVP at Rev.Glander@gmail.com. Thank you.

Save the Date
Do you like to eat? Do you also wonder how you can show compassionate care for those less fortunate? You can do both at the annual SOUPER DOUPER IDignity fundraising event. This is a meal with a purpose for helping the poor and needy obtain vital identification documents in order to work, rent, cash a check, or even obtain a library card. The event is October 2, 2014 at the Ballroom on Church Street. More details will follow, but contact Jennifer@idignity.org if you are interested in sponsoring a table, helping plan the event or simply making a generous donation.

Blood Drive -- Sunday, May 18 from 8:30am to 01:00pm
Why Give Blood? There is no substitute for human blood. When you donate blood with OneBlood, you are making an immediate contribution to the health and welfare of your community. Blood is needed by patients facing planned and unplanned medical procedures, trauma victims, cancer patients and premature babies. Your donation will help an ill or injured patient within a few days. The turn-around is that fast, the need is constant.
Making an appointment is easy. Click Here to Schedule You will see the blood drive appointment schedule. Select a time that you wish to donate. Once you choose a time you will be directed to our website to log in. Enter your username and password. If you have forgotten either your username or password click on the links located below the submit button. If you have any questions please call 1-888-936-6283.
If you have any questions about donating blood, please visit www.OneBlood.org. If you have any questions about the blood drive, contact Bruce Hahn at bruce@mm-c.com.

World Refugee Day: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
10a-3p, Saturday, June 21, 2014. Community Fair, Multicultural Entertainment, Health Screenings, Naturalization Ceremony. Oak Ridge High School, 700 W. Oak Ridge Rd., Orlando, FL 32809

How to Unwind and Volunteer
Making a difference in someone’s life doesn’t necessarily mean you give up a day of work, or volunteer for a service project. You can bring your work buddies and friends for an evening of drinks and hors d’oeurves at the University Club on June 26 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. IDignity is sponsoring this “MINGLE FOR A CAUSE” happy hour event with food, drinks and a silent auction. All money raised will go directly to support IDignity’s mission. Questions? contact: jennifer@idignity.org

Next Regularly Scheduled Voters Meetings
Trinity’s next voters meeting will be held in the gym on Sunday, June 29th following the 11:00am Worship Service. A light lunch will be served and a free will offering collected. Agenda items include the 2014-2015 Budget, Elder elections and Leadership Council elections. Please plan to attend. (Additional 2014 voters meetings are scheduled for Monday, September 15 @ 7:00pm in the Sanctuary and Sunday, December 7 @ 12:30pm in the Sanctuary)

Power Point Worship Leaders Needed
Can you click a mouse? Press a key? We need your help!! Powerpoint is an important part of our worship services and we need a few more volunteers to serve in this as power point worship leaders! If you’d like more information please contact PPT@TrinityDowntown.com

Join us for VBS this Summer. Volunteers Needed too!
TrinityDowntown.com/VBS VBS 2014: Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 9am- Noon, “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind” is the curriculum for Trinity’s Vacation Bible School 2014, June 23-27, 9am to noon. Preschool thru 5th grade! Last year we had close to 100 kids everyday hearing God’s word! We are looking for volunteers: Station Leaders, registration coordinator, PR coordinator, Missions Coordinator and much more. The curriculum is very simple and easy to use. Stations Leaders are given a manual that outlines what to do each day. If you are interested sign up online, or contact Tonya at tackerman8@cfl.rr.com.

Mother’s Day Life
Because mother’s day is an appreciation day for a mother’s selfless and unconditional love, Trinity’s participation in a Baby Bottle Collection campaign begins today. The recipient of your change, paper money bills, and checks is Redeeming Life Maternity Home located in Sanford Florida. This home is one of only two uniquely Lutheran maternity homes in the United States. Did you read that? ONE of only TWO in the ENTIRE United States! This is a Christ-centered home built and designed to serve single pregnant and post-partum women who lack loving and caring family support. Look for the bottles in the Narthex display. The collection continues through Father’s Day, June15. Questions or comments? Deaconess Liz: 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org

Job Opening: Part Time Receptionist
TLS is seeking part time receptionist. The position will provide up to 24 hours per week. Interested applicants should be willing and able to model the Christian faith and be ministry minded. A minimum of a high school education and skills in personal communication, relationship building, telephone etiquette and office organization are required. It is preferred that this person is CPR and First Aid certified as well. Please send your resumes to jobs@trinitydowntown.org. The full job description can be seen on the Trinity website click here.

Job Opening: Part-Time Child Care Positions
Trinity Lutheran School’s Child Development Center, a ministry of Trinity Downtown, is looking for caring, compassionate, reliable early childhood professionals who want to serve in a developmentally enriching Christian environment and care for children in classrooms that range from 6 weeks to 4 years old. Education and child care experience are preferred, but not required. Must be comfortable sharing your own Christian faith with others and teaching a Christian curriculum. Must be able to get up and down from the floor and lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly. Hours of operation are 7:00am to 6:00pm and working hours will vary. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. All positions are part time. Please send resume via email at jobs@trinitydowntown.com.

Camp Trinity 2014 Is Coming Soon!
TrinityDowntown.com/camp Camp Trinity’s summer session starts for our students on Thursday, June 5th (to the public on June 9th)! Registration available  online. This summer will be the best yet – field trips, crafts, bowling, daily devotions and so much more. Don’t miss out on a summer of fun – Camp Trinity style. If you have any questions please contact Julia Malenke at jmalenke@trinitydowntown.org.

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Youth News

High School Youth meet to help with VBS preparations
The High School Youth will be assembling and preparing materials for the upcoming VBS scheduled for Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27. We will meet during the Sunday High School Bible Class each week through June 22.

Gator Game Ticket Sales & Tailgate
Trinity Downtown Youth are 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.

Kick off the Summer at Disney
Trinity Downtown Youth...Celebrate the end of the school year with your youth group as we participate in a scavenger hunt at the Disney Theme Parks on June 10, 11, and 12!!! This is a free event and space is limited to five youth each day. Participants will need to provide their own meals (You can either bring your own or purchase food in the park). Please contact Lori Zavitz at 407-718-6184 or lorizavitz@hotmail.com for more information and to reserve your spot.

Camp Lone Star...Lutheran Camp, LaGrange, TX, Summer, 2014
This summer we would like to offer the opportunity to attend a week at Camp Lone Star, a Lutheran Camp located in LaGrange, TX. Please contact us if you are interested and would like more information. If there is an interest, we will schedule a meeting so we can discuss further and put some dates on the calendar. In the meantime, check out their website, www.lomt.com
Lori Zavitz 407-718-6184 lorizavitz@hotmail.com
Carmen Ramiz 407-812-9632 jlmtik@earthlink.net

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Trinity Events

6th Annual Pastor Hoard Memorial Golf Tournament
This year’s tournament will be on Saturday, May 24th and held at Stoneybrook West Golf Course in Winter Garden. Registration will begin at 7:00am with a shotgun start at 8:00am. The cost to play is $75 or a single golfer or $275 for a foursome. Costs include cart fees, green fees, range ball and lunch. Forms to sign up will be available in the front office starting next week. Please make checks payable to Trinity Lutheran School. All profits from the tournament will benefit the athletic programs at Trinity Lutheran School. If you have any questions please contact Coach John Torre at jtorre@trinitydowntown.org or at 352-455-6849. We hope to see you there!

TLS 8th Grade Graduation

You are cordially invited to the graduation ceremony for the 8th grade class of 2014 from Trinity Lutheran School on Wednesday, June 4th. Graduation begins at 7pm with a reception to follow for graduates and family. If you are an alumnae, church member or friend of the family we would love to have you celebrate with us!

VBS 2014: Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 9am- Noon, “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-Kind” is the curriculum for Trinity’s Vacation Bible School 2014, June 23-27, 9am to noon. Preschool thru 5th grade! For more information, please contact Tonya Ackerman at tackerman8@cfl.rr.com. Sign up here!

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Attendance & Giving