Weekend Worship

We will recognize both All Saints Day and Orphan Sunday.

Next weekend we will recognize Veterans Day.

Adoption and Foster Care Team

Our AFC (Adoption and Foster Care) Team is excited to offer you another opportunity to help out vulnerable children, and those who are taking care of them.  Trinity Downtown is collecting new stuffed animals (to comfort the children during their transitions and their court dates) and gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon, or just Visa gift cards (to help the families taking care of the foster children). We will have a bin in the Church narthex through November 4, when we will recognize Orphan Sunday during all worship services.  We invite you to join us in worship, as we learn more about children who are so close to God's heart!  

If you're interested in learning more about adoption, join us, with Dave Wooten from Lifeline Children's Services, for an adoption information meeting at 12:15pm Sunday, November 4 (Loggia 2 classroom).  Lunch and childcare will be provided.

Finally, for those who are interested in supporting families who foster or adopt, (but cannot do so themselves) we will have a meeting on Wednesday, November 7, at 6:30 pm (Loggia 2 Classroom).  We will be learning about "wrap-around care," and have some awesome ideas to share with you!  Light refreshments will be provided. Thank you for your support!

"He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing." Deuteronomy 10:18

Trinity Shares Christmas - the Tree is Up!

Our annual tradition of sharing Christmas is in its 13th year, and we are once again partnering with Angel Tree Prison Ministries. The recipients of TSC are children, along with their caretakers, who have a parent in prison; the objective is to maintain - or establish - a connection between the parent and his/her children. The ornaments on the tree contain food, gift, and donation requests. If you would like to participate,

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Glenda at whitemice@bellsouth.net.

Make A More Joyful Noise! Reformation was, well, JOYFUL!

Special thanks to those that joined the choir for Make A More Joyful Noise! Reformation: Dave Wilkosz, Gail Wilkosz, Stephanie Landis, Jen Castillo, Tracy Brown, Mary Lou Evanchyk, Celia Schroeder and Gladys Dittmer. There will always be a seat available for each and every one of you any time you'd like to join us. And for anyone else that would like to join the music ministry at Trinity. All are welcomed! 

 

Thanksgiving Bread

Bread bakers are needed for our traditional Thanksgiving mini-loaves that are baked by members, blessed on the Altar during Thanksgiving Eve worship, and sent home with families for their Thanksgiving meals.  Requires baking at home, wrapped and tied, and returning individually wrapped loaves to Trinity on afternoon of Nov 22 by 2pm. Please contact Chanda for more information chanda.gillenwater@trinitydowntown.com 

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come!

It's our traditional Trinity congregation Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, November 18 at 12:15pm. Trinity's Food Service Manager, Rich Poole, will prepare his succulent turkey and dressing. We will return to our potluck style of sharing for the other items on the menu. Members whose last names begin with A-J please bring a salad or potato dish, K-S please bring a vegetable dish, T-Z please bring a favorite dessert.  Please plan for a dish that serves 10-12 people. Dust off your old Trinity cookbook to find a treasured recipe from the past, prepare another of your favorites, or stop by Publix if you're not into cooking. It will be a great time of fellowship, dining perhaps with friends who attend other worship services and you haven't seen for awhile. Bring your family and friends and an attitude of gratitude.

Women's Epiphany Dinner

Team members needed to plan and assist with bringing back this wonderful fellowship dinner from Trinity's history. Scheduled for early January. Please contact Darlene Sabin if you'd like to help. darlene.rehbein.sabin@gmail.com

Altar Flowers Sponsorships

Altar Flower sponsorships are open to all Trinity members and can be a meaningful remembrance of loved ones lost, or a beautiful way to express your gratitude for God's blessings. The cost of Trinity's Altar Flower arrangements each weekend is currently $75. If you would like to sponsor the current arrangement and have your remembrance or thanks printed in the bulletin ("Altar Flowers this weekend are donated in honor of.... ") please send in your date request, $75 payment, with contact information in the offering plate or delivery directly to the church office. You will receive confirmation from the office the following week. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance.  (Altar flowers are discontinued while our Christmas Trees are up Dec 3-Jan 9)

Join the Comfort Dog Ministry Team

The Comfort Dog Ministry Team is looking for some agile volunteers to become handlers for Peace Comfort Dog. We are in great need of individuals who are available to serve as handlers on weekdays. To become a handler you must be approved by LCC, and then complete a weekend training in Northbrook, IL (paid for by the ministry).  To serve as a handler, you must be able to commit to one hour each week to train with Peace, and one team meeting each month, in addition to any ministry visits you've signed up for each week. If you love the Lord, enjoy spending time with dogs, and want to help share the mercy, compassion, proclamation and presence of Jesus with our community, please email Eric & Wendy Havens at comfortdog@trinitydowntown.com . THANK YOU!

Pumpkin Patch Clean Up

Free Pumpkins, Hay, and Pallets !  Please come and collect as many pumpkins, hay, and pallets as Your assistance is greatly appreciated!  you can by end of day today! Though everyone enjoyed Trinity Lutheran School's annual pumpkin patch, it is time to clean up the front lawn .  If anyone with a truck can assist hauling the pallets away, please contact ptl@trinitydowntown.com.  Your assistance is greatly appreciated!

Youth Instrumentalists for Christmas Eve 3pm Children's Program

Trinity's Children's Christmas Eve worship service will once again be held at 3pm on December 24th in our sanctuary. Children and youth who play a solo instrument are invited to play a sacred Christmas piece before the service begins. We have space for 4-5 instrumentalists. Please contact Julia Malenke at jmalenke@trinitydowntown.com if you are available that evening and would be interested in sharing a musical offering.

Need for Crafters: Preparing for Christmas Eve Children's Program

Do you enjoy cutting things out and using a glue gun? Have we got a fun service project for you!  There is a need for 250 paper stick puppets to be cut out and sticks glued on for the Christmas Eve Children's Service.  The paper puppets are already laminated, they just need to be "bubble cut" and then have large craft sticks hot glued on to the back.  All of the supplies will be provided. Please contact jmalenke@trinitydowntown.com if you would enjoy taking on part or all of this project.  Thanks so much!

New Tuesday Morning Women's Bible Study Series

What Does it Mean to be a Christian?

Pastor Doug will lead the Women's study group in a short series covering common questions about the Christian faith, what it means to be a Christian, what truth is/does, what it means to be Lutheran, and answering questions about the differences between Lutherans and other denominations. Starts this Tuesday, October 30, 8:30-10:00am in the Magnolia first floor conference room.

Christian Yoga!

You're welcome to join us on Mondays for a $5 Christian Yoga class at 6:30pm in Fellowship Hall. The class needs a minimum number in attendance to be held at such a discounted rate, so please email Beth at baschu4@bellsouth.net to confirm you're coming. Class starts at 6:30 pm, please arrive by 6:20 pm. Thank you! Bring with you an exercise mat (and block if you have), $5, comfy clothes, a smile, and enthusiasm!

Trinity Lutheran School Basketball Home Games

CPR and First Aid Training

Please let us know!
Please let your Trinity family know of any scheduled surgery or hospital stay.  In addition to scheduled procedures, please give the church office a call to let us know about extended illness, unplanned hospital stays, or even the birth of a child.  You can call the office at any time and leave a message-no need to wait until business hours (407-488-1919 x101). During business hours, that information can then be forwarded to the appropriate caregivers. For an emergency that requires the care of a Pastor after hours or over the weekend call or text us at 407-490-7339 and leave a message. We'll get back to you ASAP. We want to be sure to know when you need us-whether to pray with you before a scheduled procedure, sit with you during a loved one's procedure, pray for you while you recover, visit you in the hospital/at home or to share praise and thanksgiving prayers for good news/results. Just let us know.  Thank you.

Urgent Prayer Requests

If you have an urgent prayer request that can't wait until you fill out a yellow prayer card during worship, please submit it via email to Pray@TrinityDowntown.com .  While submitting a yellow card during worship is still the preferred way to share prayer requests, sometimes a prayer need can't wait until Sunday.  Your prayer request (first name and basic details of the prayer requested) will be shared with a team of committed weekday prayer warriors and will also be added to Trinity's regular printed prayer list for the congregation.  All prayers are kept on the printed list for a period of three weeks, so please resubmit long term prayer needs regularly so that they stay on the printed list. Thank you.

Partner Ministry Job Opportunity

Rebecca's Garden of Hope is seeking a part time Executive Assistant for 10 hours per week at $9 per hour. Position begins in November.  For a full job description and to submit resume, please contact RGOH Executive Director, Sanya Parson at sanya@rebeccasgardenofhope.org or RGOH Board Chair, Pastor Larry Schaefer at lcschefer@aol.com.  Thank you.

Caregivers Support

Caregivers conference will be held in Orlando on November 13 at Holy Trinity Reception and Conference Center in Maitland from 10a-2p.  Lunch included. Family Caregivers will learn:

Join us at Today's Caregiver magazine's 20 th annual Fearless Caregiver Workshop on November 13 th at Holy Trinity Reception Center in Maitland where we will educate, support and train family caregivers on how to partner with community and private resources in Orlando. More info at 877-829-2734.

Important Dates

November 4  Orphan Sunday, Adoption Information Meeting

November 7 Adoption and Foster Care Support meeting

November 11 Veterans Day Sunday

November 18 Congregational Thanksgiving Meal

November 21 Thanksgiving Eve Worship 7pm

November 22 Thanksgiving Day Worship 10am

November 22-23 Campus Offices and School Programs Closed

November 30 Trinity Family Community Outreach Event at Orlando Tree Lighting

Dec 2 First Sunday of Advent

Dec 5 Wednesday Advent Worship 12:10-12:50p devotion, 5:30-6:45p meal, 7-7:45p devotion

Dec 9 Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 12 Wednesday Advent Worship 12:10-12:50p devotion, 5:30-6:45p meal, 7-7:45p devotion

Dec 16 Third Sunday of Advent

Dec 19 Wednesday Advent Worship 12:10-12:50p devotion, 5:30-6:45p meal, 7-7:45p devotion

Dec 22 Service of the Longest Night 6pm

Dec 23 One Sunday 10AM Sunday Worship Service

Dec 24 3pm Children/Family Worship, 5,7,9,11pm Candlelight Communion Worship

Dec 31 New Year's Eve Worship 7pm

Attendance and Giving October 28

Bible Study

Adults 22

Children & Youth  15

Worship

6pm 36

8am 54

930 72

11am 87

Total in Worship 249

Giving

Last week C & M   Actual Recd: 8,655 Budgeted: 14,010 Over/(Short): (5,.355)

YTD C&M    Actual Recd: 242,595 Budgeted: 252,781 Over/(Short): (10,186)

Bridge To The Future Received: 30  YTD: 2,430

Faith Factor Received: 320 YTD: 2,880

Trinity Resurrection Received: 0  YTD: 805

Faithfully Forward Received: 400 YTD: 8,049

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