Trinity Weekly May 23rd

Trinity Family

 TLCS Nominations List for 2014-2016

1. Leadership Council

Position                   Name                   Status

President                 Rocky Smothers   One year remains of 2nd two-year term

Vice President         Stephanie Landis  One year remains of 1st two-year term as VP

Finance Officer       Bob Meyer           One year remains of 2nd two-year term

President – School  Kathy Aber           One year remains of 1st two-year term

Member at Large   Susan Roby           One year remains of 1st two-year term

Member at Large   Glenda Frazier     One year remains of 1st two-year term

Member at Large   Ted Lange            1st two-year term complete, will accept nomination

Member at Large   David Wilkosz       Term complete; seeking peaceful release from service

Leadership Council Nominations

Position                   Name                   Term

Member at Large   Ted Lange            Accepted nomination two-year term

Member at Large   Carolyn Burnette Accepted nomination two-year term

II. Elders Ministry Team

Position                   Name                   Status

Director of Elder     Mike Kunze          One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        Jeff Alexander      One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        Lorenzo Phillips    One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        William Ruffier    One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        Chuck Schultz       One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        Eric Haven            One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        Donald Behrman  One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        Brent Killinger      One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        Leo Nagy              One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        Tim Norris            One year remains of two-year term

Elder                        Ulysses Floyd        Term complete; will accept nomination

Elder                        Gary Oakley         Moved to California; replacement needed

Elder                        Cal Wacker           Term complete; will accept nomination

Elder                        Tony Ramiz          Term complete; will accept nomination

Elder                        OPEN                    Open nomination two-year term

Elder                        OPEN                    Open nomination two-year term

Elder                        OPEN                    Open nomination two-year term

Elder                        OPEN                    Open nomination two-year term

Elders - Nominated Positions

Elder                        Name                   Term

Elder                        Steve Kerestes      Accepted nomination two-year term

Elder                        Ulysses Floyd        Accepted nomination two-year term

Elder                        Cal Wacker          Accepted nomination two-year term

Elder                        Tony Ramiz          Accepted nomination two-year term

Elder (4)                  OPEN                    Seeking nominations

As Chair of the 2014 Nominating Committee, I submit the listing above as the Committee’s recommendation to Trinity Congregation for Leadership Elections, posted as of May 23, 2014, in accordance with our Constitution & Bylaws.  Published postings are placed for public viewing in the Trinity Weekly (both email and printed), the bulletin board in the Loggia area adjacent to the Church Office, and also on the TLCS Website under the Member Resources menu.

Currently four Elder positions remain with no nominees. We will continue to petition the congregation through our nominating process for members qualified and able to serve in this capacity.

Members of the congregation are invited to submit nominations for the two Leadership Council Member at Large positions and the Elder positions to the undersigned at whitemice@bellsouth.net no later than Friday, June 6, 2014.  A final list of nominations will be published no later than Friday, June 13, 2014.

Respectfully submitted,

Glenda Frazier, Trinity Congregation Leadership Council, Member at Large

Nominating Committee: Glenda Frazier, Pastor Moore, Rocky Smothers, Jeff Alexander, Valerie Reeves

Sunday School News!

May 25 is the last regular session of Sunday School!  Please join us at the combined worship service June 1st, 10 a.m., to receive attendance awards and thank our teachers.

Our faithful and dedicated teachers:  Pam Yates, Bill and Stephanie Ruffier, Jen Blackwood, Robert Gordon, Janice Bailes, and Deana Norris!!! Read on to learn about summer Sunday morning learning for kids.

Summer Sundays for Kids!

Kids will be IN the pews this summer completing a "passport" page each week and seeing a "passport attendant" after service to receive his/her stamp.  There will also be opportunities as a family to earn extra stamps.  This program will begin on JUNE 8 and conclude on AUGUST 31.  Prizes will be awarded on Rally Sunday  -  prizes that include a visit to a prize bucket for goodies or movie tickets and some things in between!

Example of what a passport page may look like:  Filling in blanks of the Gospel lesson, answering a question such as "what did Joshua use to win the battle of Jericho?", draw a picture of what you see during Holy Communion.

There are two passport groups - ages 3-6 and 7-12.  We'd love to see your child participate!  If you would like to be a "passport attendant" -  even for 1 Sunday - please contact Jenn Blackwood mom23girls@cfl.rr.com  You would need to check the child's passport and stamp the page!  That's it and it would be very helpful. Please think about it.

We hope this is a good experience for your child...and family.  It provides the children with the opportunity to observe, listen, and take ownership in their worship experience.  There are also pages to fill out on vacation!!

Sunday Summer Stock!

Begins June 29, 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!”  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

Celebrating Trinity Graduates!

We need photos and information about all of our recent High School and College Graduates to share during our combined worship service at 10am on June 1. Please include student name, digital photo, the name of the school from which they will graduate and what plans are in their future! Please send info and digital photos to TLC@TrinityDowntown.com by Tuesday, May 27th.  Thank you

Combined Worship Service, Lunch and Special Voters Meeting June 1

10am Worship in the Sanctuary, meal and voters meeting will follow in the gym.  Special voters meeting will address school ministry staffing changes and plans for the future.

Celebrating the Retirement of Rev. Dr. James Bollhagan

Grace Lutheran Church requests your presence to honor Rev. Dr. James Bollhagan as he retires following 43 years of service. Please join us at Grace Lutheran for dinner on Sunday, June 1, 5:30pm at Grace Lutheran, St. Cloud.  Please RSVP by Monday, May 26 to Nelda Bauer at 407-765-5716.  Thank you.

Thanks to the Coffee Cart Crew

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

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 helped with evacuation of other hotel guests and showed such hearts of mercy and love that the Wyndham offered this year’s LWML convention  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.

Push Some Paper that Matters

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.

Concordia University System

In May Trinity celebrates the Concordia University System.   

Ten Campuses …

• 10 colleges and universities
• Over 29,000 students
• Over 1,500 full- and part-time faculty
• Over 200 majors
• One solid foundation, God’s Word, for a Christ-centered educational environment

One System …The colleges and universities of the Concordia University System prepare individuals to serve as Christian leaders for the Church, community and world through a Lutheran lens.               www.cus.edu

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

Lift A Glass

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.

Pennies for a Purpose

Did you know that when you fill a Redeeming Life baby bottle with change, or cash, or a check you are helping relieve the overwhelming emotional pressures of pregnant women in crisis?  Redeeming Life Maternity Home provides a safe, nurturing, Christ centered home for women who are discarded because they chose life for their unborn child.  Pick up a bottle from the Narthex and clear the change from your dresser, pockets, and car.  The collection continues through Father’s Day, June15.  Questions or comments?  Deaconess Liz: 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org

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 School Receptionist

Please send your resumes to jobs@TrinityDowntown.com

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

Full Time General Manager

Please send your resumes to TLC@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.

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  forms are available in the front office and 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.  

 Camp Trinity Needs Your Support through donations!

 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)

Please contact Julia Malenke at jmalenke@trinitydowntown.com for drop off instructions.  

Thank you!

 Music

 Final Choir and Bell Schedule

No rehearsal Wed., May 21

Both bells and choir on May 28

Bells, choir, brass at June 1st, 10 a.m. service

No Rehearsals on June 4 or 11

Bell rehearsal 6:30 June 18

Play for wedding June 21 11 a.m.

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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 Ramiz407-812-9632  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!

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, and12!!!  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.  

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.

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TLS News

 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  forms are available in the front office. 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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Attendance & Giving