Trinity Weekly November 21st

Trinity Family

Combined Worship Service--Christ the King Sunday

This Sunday, November 23rd 10am

Trinity’s Family Thanksgiving Meal

This meal takes on added significance this year as we celebrate 10 years of hosting our Vietnamese brothers and sisters!  They will be joining us for our single service at 10 am on Sunday, November 23, Christ the King Sunday, and for the meal following, so bring your appetite for their delicious spring rolls, along with your own dishes—A-L bring a warm side dish, M-Z bring a cold side.  As usual, Chef Rich will prepare Turkey, Ham, Mashed potatoes, Peas, Gravy, stuffing and desserts.  Rich will need some help in the kitchen and is seeking pie cutters, table dressers, food preppers and dish washers!  If you’re able to help from 4am-3pm (or any shorter time frame in between :-), please email rpoole@TrinityDowntown.com.  The worship service will be in the Sanctuary—come early to get your “usual” pew, and be sure to welcome & introduce yourself to anyone you don’t recognize!

Thanksgiving Worship

Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 26th, 7pm

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th, 10am

A LONG Night to Celebrate

Since the end of daylight savings time change, the nights are longer.  For anyone who is experiencing loss of any kind or illness in any way, this extended time of darkness can be unbearable.  This will be the 7th year Trinity offers a “Service of the Longest Night”, a special Christmas worship service for those who find it hard to be in the company of so many others full of festivity.  Saturday night, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. we celebrate the longest night with a special word from Rev. Dr. Richard Armstrong of Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park.  Spread the word; invite someone you know; come and find the Light and hope.  Contact: Deaconess Liz: 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org.

Children’s Christmas Eve Program at 3:00 on Dec 24

Children will begin practicing for this during the Sunday School hour on Nov. 30, Dec 7, Dec 14 and Dec 21. Children 4 years old through 5th grade are invited to participate.  There will be Saturday rehearsals on Dec 13, 9 - 11 a.m. and Dec 20, 2 - 4 p.m.  Dress rehearsal will be Monday, Dec 22, 9 - 11 a.m. Please email lmoore@trinitydowntown.org to participate!

Regular Voters Meeting

Sunday, November 30, 12:25pm in the Sanctuary

OWLS Event

Join us on Saturday, December 6th to hear the Brass Band of Central Florida at St.Luke Lutheran Church and an early dinner at The Coop.  We will  need to meet at 1:00 for the concert, which begins at 2:00 and will last about two hours.  Admission is free.  Following the concert, we will go to The Coop.  Looking forward to seeing you.  Any questions, call Bob or Audrey Gordon at 407-897-1418.   (Addresses can be found on the OWLS page on the Trinity website

Sunday School  

We join with the church and school in the Canned Food, non-perishables, offering - please check expiration dates!!  We will be building our own wall of food in the church basement!  NO Sunday School on Nov. 23! One service, 10 am, with Trinity Family Thanksgiving dinner.

Four Week Tuesday Evening  Women’s Advent Bible Study

Nov. 25, Dec 2, 9, and 16  Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge combined with the Advent themes of hope, redemption, transformation, the work of the Spirit, and the Christian life.  Order your copy on-line from Creative Communications for the Parish. Bible study is by Travis J. Scholl. Contact Lisa Moore for more information at lmoore@trinitydowntown.com

Lessons and Carols

Start your Advent season out with Advent readings and Advent hymns led by our Parish Choir.  Wednesday, Dec 3    7:00 p.m.

Preparing for Christmas

Last Christmas we said farewell to our faithful Sanctuary Christmas Trees after twelve seasons, and asked for donations to purchase new trees for this Christmas.  Many of you responded, and we raised $2,570.  Thank you!  That’s only $650 short of what we paid for two beautiful new trees that were delivered in September, so we’d like to invite you to contribute to finish paying for the trees plus another $350 to refresh our other Christmas garland/decorations.  If you’d like to help, just mark an offering envelope “Christmas Decorations” and put it in the plate or mail it to the church office.  Thanks, Pastor Moore.

Poinsettias

Yes, it’s that time of year again!  The flowers that make Trinity especially beautiful during the Christmas celebrations are provided by members of our Trinity family who wish to remember loved ones, or simply express special thanks to God. The names of contributors and people remembered will be published in the January Worship Notes following the holidays. (Suggested donations for poinsettias are $12.00 each) Order forms are available in the narthex.

Trinity Shares Christmas

The enthusiasm and love of the faithful and regular worship service attendees for our annual Christmas giving is incredible! Remember to return the requested item (unwrapped, please) with the ornament by November 30.

This is the 7th year Trinity has shared the Christmas Gospel with children and the 4th year we partner with Angel Tree Ministries to help incarcerated parents provide Christmas gifts to their children and food to the children’s caregivers.

Trinity Shares Christmas - part 2

This year we are assigned 20 children in our neighborhood and have an opportunity to reach beyond our city limits. Without additional assistance, the program will struggle.  Please step forward to make follow up phone calls to the caregiver to arrange delivery,  or drive and deliver gifts and groceries to one or two families..  The best volunteers are those who offered new ideas to help, so if that is you, or if you have any questions about Trinity Shares Christmas, please contact Glenda Frazier at whitemice@bellsouth.net.

The Big Red Bus, Sunday, December 7th from 8:30am-1pm.  

Sign-up sheets for appointments are located in the Narthex.  You can also go online at www.oneblood.org, click on the Big Red Bus icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen, and then type in Trinity Lutheran Church.  It will list appointment times available and you can select one that fits into your schedule.  Please take time to give the gift of life!  Questions?  Contact Bruce Hahn at 407-299-3510 or bruce@mm-c.com.

Set Your Alarm for Noon (or any hour)

Time to pray for our school and the 300 children who fill the buildings 50 hours a week.  Why did  Jesus’ disciples ask for help with prayer? Because they saw a difference between their ritual prayers and the relationship-building conversation Jesus had with God our Father.  Let’s turn our focus from “me” to “We” and pray for our school.  Each day set aside one minute to stop and prayer for safety, health, and peace for our children and teachers.  www.momsinprayer.org. Receive a short prayer every day for your child and school!!

Facebook Updates

If you have a facebook account search for Trinity Downtown-Trinity Lutheran School. Articles, photos and information are posted regularly on classroom activities, events, construction and more.  Please like the page so that you receive a notification when something new is posted.

Tree Lighting Celebration (The Gift) Vendors

Interested in being a part of the Festival Village at the Orlando Tree Lighting Celebration? We are looking for vendors of all kinds who can promote their gifts or services. This is a perfect place for guests to start some early Christmas shopping, or for you to communicate your group/business to the downtown community. For more information, check out OrlandoTreeLighting.com/vendors or contact Rachel Schildwachter (rgschildwachter@gmail.com)

Team Ministry

The Altar Guild is one more service opportunity for members of Trinity.  Traditionally, women “set the table, and prepare the meal,” husband and wife teams are most welcome.  Also, this is the perfect opportunity for mother/pre-teen or teen daughter to volunteer together for the church.  Once every 7th month you are asked to spend every weekend preparing and cleaning up the Lord’s Supper.  Questions or thoughts?  Contact Deaconess Liz or any Elder with your questions and offer to serve.  eborth@trinitydowntown.org or 407-488-1919 x 127.

Life and Death Presentation

Look forward to another Women’s Supper & Speaker evening in January.  This one will be a vegetarian potluck and a presentation on bio-ethics.  What is the Christian stand on life from beginning to end.  More details to follow.  Questions?  Contact Deaconess Liz: 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org.

Special Member News

Long time Trinity member Dorothy Millies will be 100 years old on January 11, 2015.   You are invited to a cake and coffee reception at the Lutheran Haven - Fellowship Hall from 2-5pm that day. RSVP to Dorothy’s daughter, Chris Jennison at 407-330-3275.

Job Opportunity, Lutheran Counseling Services

Lutheran Counseling Services, an organization committed to Sharing God's Abundant Grace and Mercy in Our Community, is looking for an Individual to fill the role of Administrative Assistant in the Winter Park office. A full job description can be found at www.lcsfl.com/staff/intern-opportunities. If interested, please send your resume and/or questions to jamie@LCSFL.com

Music

You are invited to sing at “The Gift”

You are invited to make a short term commitment and sing with our choir and the new Florida Pops/Encore singers under the direction of Clay Price at The “Gift” is Friday, Dec 5 at Lake Eola.  Next Rehearsal, Saturday, Nov 22, 9 - 11 a.m.

Lessons and Carols

Start your Advent season out with Advent readings and Advent hymns led by our Parish Choir.  Wednesday, Dec 3    7:00 p.m.

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Youth News

High School Bible Study, DONUTS!

High School Bible Study each Sunday in the upstairs classroom building at 9:30am. If we get enough people to come these next coming weeks, Laura Ramiz will bring donuts 🙂

High School Youth, It’s our 1st Annual Thanksgiving Feast!!

We will be playing some fun, new games, eating our weight in turkey and stuffing and will finish the evening with PIE. Can you say no to pie? I don’t think you can. Which means, I will see you this Sunday night, November 23rd at 7pm! We will be finishing up around 9pm. INVITE a friend! You DO NOT need to go to Trinity Lutheran Downtown to celebrate Thanksgiving with us 🙂   Call, text, e-mail, fb message me, send me a carrier pidgeon…contact me however you'd like if you have any questions or anything! I hope to see you all this Sunday!  The FB event is here :  TLC HS Thanksgiving Party!

Laura Ramiz, Trinity High School Youth Enthusiast 🙂  

Location: Laura's house! 1022 Ridgecrest Road, Orlando, FL 32806

T: (407) 404-3242, E: ramiz.laura@gmail.com   

High School Youth, Connect!

Please send Laura your email addresses to keep informed of the events going on for the High School Youth!  ramiz.laura@gmail.com

High School Youth Gathering--Save the Date

What: 2015 FG District High School Gathering

When: March 13-15, 2015

Where: Westin, Lake Mary, FL (Orlando Area)

Theme: "Wildfire!" - That should sound familiar as it is the theme for this year's Middle School Gathering as well.  We love the continuity that it will provide across the Youth Ministry spectrum in the District.

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Trinity Events/Dates to Remember

 Combined Worship and Thanksgiving Meal

10am, Sunday, November 23rd

Thanksgiving Worship

Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 26th, 7pm

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th, 10am

Voters Meeting

Sunday, November 30th, 12:25 in the Sanctuary

Advent Worship

Wednesdays, December 3rd, 10th and 17th

12:10-12:50pm and 7-8:00pm

The Gift/TLS Christmas Play/Downtown for the Holidays Tree Lighting Celebration

Friday, December 5, 5-9pm

Big Red Bus

Sunday, December 7th

Service of the Longest Night

December 20th, 6pm

Christmas Eve Worship

3pm Children’s Service

5pm, 7pm, 9pm, 11pm Candlelight Communion Worship

Christmas Day Worship

10am Worship

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TLS News

Mini-Camp on Wednesday, November 26.

School is closed for vacation on this day, yet Mini-Camp is open!  Please sign your child up in the office by Monday, November 24th to help us plan for staffing.  Camp is open from 7am-6pm on this day.  If your child is sign up for the Extended Care monthly rate this camp day is included at no additional charge.  If you choose the drop in rate the charge is $45 for the day.  Lunch is also available for $5.00.  All students must have an Extended Care registration form on file and have paid the $35 registration fee.  If you need to sign your child up forms are available in the front office.  Please contact Julia Malenke at jmalenke@trinitydowntown.org with any questions.

What is so special about Kindergarten at Trinity?

Read our newest blog post! Click on this link to find out about our teacher, our aims, and our curriculum!

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Attendance & Giving