Trinity Weekly May 9th

Trinity Family

 Mother’s Day

You and your children are invited to join us for Mother’s Day services on May 11!  Moms will find great encouragement knowing that the day is also Good Shepherd Sunday! So we are inviting children and moms to sing “I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb” at either the 8:00 or 11:00 service. Meet in the church basement 15 minutes before service to join this special “choir”!

Bunco

Bunco will meet on Thursday, May 15, in the usual room upstairs in the Magnolia Building. ALL women of Trinity are welcome. If you haven't come before, come now and join us for a fun/friendship evening, from 6:00 to 8:30.  If your birthday is on an even date, bring a $10 gift for a prize; and if your birthday is an uneven date bring food or drink.  If you have any questions call Elizabeth Cohen at 408-833-3060.  Looking forward to sharing an evening of fun together.

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.

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  

Next Regularly Scheduled Voters Meeting

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)

Prayer March for Persecuted Christians-Saturday, May 17

A 2014 Pew Study reports that Christians are the most persecuted group in the word.  In 2013 a Vatican spokesman reported 100,000 Christians are murdered each year.   Churches are regularly burned in Nigeria, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq.  Christian pastors have been jailed and beheaded.  This Prayer March is not political, but rather an appeal to God and humanity to stop the desecration of human life.  The prayer march will begin at 6:30pm at the East end of Lake Eola Park, at the forum opposite Panera Bread and will conclude with a prayer rally in the Sanctuary at Trinity Downtown.  At 8pm in the Trinity Sanctuary there will be International speakers from Europe, Egypt, Syria and Iran sharing their personal accounts of Christian persecution.  Contact Bruce Lieske or Alan Kornman at PrayerMarch@yahoo.com for more information.

Learn more about US Refugee Resettlement

You are cordially invited to the 1st Annual Community Consultation regarding Refugee Resettlement in the Orlando area.  When: May 15, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.at the Florida Dept. of Transportation, 133 S. Semoran Blvd. Orlando, Fl. 32807

This presentation will answer questions, such as:

• What is a refugee?

• How do refugees come to Orlando and why?

• What are some of their cultural differences?

• What services are provided to refugees?

• What agencies assist refugees?

• Who do we call if we have questions about refugees we work with in our community?

• What can I do to get involved in helping refugees?

In partnership, Lutheran Services Florida and Catholic Charities of Central Florida will explain the U.S. refugee resettlement program and discuss the nationalities expected to arrive in the Central Florida community in the coming year. In addition, former refugee clients will be on hand to share their stories.  Please RSVP to: RefugeeRSVP407@gmail.com

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  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.

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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.  

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.

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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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.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Danielle Barton and Porscha Wiggins for earning high honors in the early childhood program at Orlando tech today.  They are now part of the national technological society having earned a 3.5 or better and 90% attendance. Congratulate them when you see them!!

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Attendance & Giving