Trinity Weekly November 7th

Trinity Family

Trinity Members, TOUCH A TRUCK is ready for your Supporting Role!

Thank you to the five Trinity members who have signed up to support this Trinity Lutheran School Fundraiser so far!  We really could use additional support from our wonderful church members!  Support roles are available & necessary for all of our Trinity members on the day of the event on November 15th, 9am-11am or 11am to 1pm!  We need all hands on deck for this BIG fundraising event! Now is your opportunity to serve the Lord by helping out in any way that you are able.  If you are curious about how YOU can be a part of this fun day - email Jamie at ptl.tlcs@gmail.com to inquire!

Touch a Truck Volunteer Orientation

On Thursday, November 13th at 6:00pm in the Spanish room, there will be an orientation for all volunteers for the big event!   Please attend it you can - lot of information will be given out to help make the event run smooth the day of. Information on where to meet the day of, what to do in the area you are volunteering in and and a chance to answer any of your volunteering questions will be part of this meeting.  If you are unable to attend please contact Jamie Erpenbach at ptl.tlcs@gmail.com to get that information prior to the event.

Support Life

Once again the world mixes a toxic cocktail and says it is good.  A 29 year old woman with terminal brain cancer chose to end her life “with dignity”.  She murdered herself.  We teach against destroying human life: “Thou shalt not kill”.  Simple.  Every day, doctors  in clean and sterile clinics destroy human life with the consent of the woman carrying a tiny infant.  Whether the beginning of life, or the end of life, or an inconvenient life, death is not a choice for a human being to make.  Redeeming Life Maternity Home offers a safe, loving, and Christ centered place for women who choose life, but have no one to share in that important decision.  Please purchase a $35.00 ticket to the 1st annual dinner for Redeeming Life  at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Sanford.  Whether you attend the function on Friday evening, November 14, 2014 or not, your $35.00 donation will support the ministry.  Deaconess Liz has only heard loving encouragement and support from six - yes that is 6 - people out of the 300 who passed her by.  Call TODAY - 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org.

4 Weeks of Lutheran study!

Our mini-Luther sermon series! Bible classes and Sunday School classes!

November Sunday School Offerings

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!

Veterans Day Chapel

We will be celebrating Veterans Day with a special chapel service on Tuesday, November 11th at 8:30am.  (There will not be chapel on Wednesday of this week). We invite you to come and enjoy this special service as we thank our Veterans for their service and bravery.  

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 volunteer pie cutters, table dressers, food preppers and dish washers!  If you’re able to help from 4am-3pm (or maybe just a couple of hours in there somewhere), 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 Bread

Every year Trinity members volunteer their time to bake a kitchen full of mini bread loaves to be placed on the altar, blessed and given away.  Trinity families receive a loaf during the Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day worship services, and many other loaves are taken to a local shelter to share with others.  We need volunteers to bake and bag the loaves on 11/26 and a volunteer who attends Thanksgiving Day worship on 11/27 to take the remaining loaves to a local shelter.  Please contact Chanda if you can fill either of these volunteer roles. Thank you!  TLC@TrinityDowntown.org or 407-488-1919 x101.

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 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 for Christmas

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 Christmas tree went up last week.  This year, the organizing team made  sure that there were ornaments on the tree at every service.  The enthusiasm and love of the faithful and regular worship service attendees for our annual Christmas giving is incredible!   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. Remember to return the requested item (unwrapped, please) with the ornament by November 30.

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. Before we take a leap of faith and lead more children to the manger, we  need commitment for several very short-term volunteer opportunities.  Making follow up phone calls to the caregiver to arrange delivery,  or if you can drive and deliver gifts and groceries to one or two families will help make this program a complete success.  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.

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!!

Trinity Women and Friends of our Women

Every month the second Thursday evening  the second floor conference room of the Magnolia Ministry building becomes a  raucous  gathering .  There is a crazy, simple, mindless,  game called bunco that changes mild-mannered church ladies into a sisterhood of potluck gift sharing girls.  November 13 is the date.  6:30 p.m. is the time to eat.  7:00 is the time to play.  Contact  Deaconess Liz with questions: eborth@trinitydowntown.org or 407-488-1919 X 127.

Serving Behind the Scene

Each week, the communion table is set.  Every week, the silver gleams, the  wooden  hand rails are fingerprint free.  Who does this?  A quiet group of women spend  about 40 hours each month setting up the Lord’s table with the meal we partake of each worship service.  The Altar Guild is open to all women of the congregation who can wash dishes, set the table, and reverently honor our Lord without need for attention.  Contact Deaconess Liz or any Elder with your questions and offer to serve.  eborth@trinitydowntown.org or 407-488-1919 x 127.

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)

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. Applicants should have the ability to communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing; pleasant telephone manner; customer service oriented, able to work independently, detail oriented and organizational skills. Knowledge of computers, specifically experience in Microsoft Office and Outlook is preferable. Excellent problem solving and people skills are also required.  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.  Check back for rehearsal announcements.  

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Youth News

High School Bible Study, Don't forget

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, Come join us for a Thanksgiving Feast

Sunday, November 23rd at 7pm! We will provide turkey and fun activities and you bring sides and desserts!  Location: Laura's house! 1022 Ridgecrest Road, Orlando, FL 32806

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

LWML Lunch & a Speaker

Saturday, November 8th, 8:30am

Middle School Youth Gathering

Nov 7-9

Growth Family Night #3

Wednesday, November 12th. 5:30-7:30pm

Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries Dinner

Friday, November 14th.  Buy your Tickets NOW!

Touch-A-Truck

Saturday, November 15th.   Volunteers Needed!

Combined Worship and Thanksgiving Meal

10am, Sunday, November 23rd

The Gift/Downtown for the Holidays Tree LIghting Celebration

Friday, December 5, 5-10pm

Big Red Bus

Sunday, December 7th

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TLS News

Kindergarten and Beyond: 2014 Round-Up November 18

You are cordially invited to join Mrs. McKinnon, Mrs. Moser, and Dr. Brockberg, (our Kindergarten Teacher, Child Development Center Director, and Principal respectively) for our Kindergarten Round-Up on November 18 beginning at 5:30pm.  We will treat you and your family to a down-home BBQ dinner (it is a Round-Up, after all!), and following the delicious meal while parents are treated a 20-minute TLS Curriculum presentation, VPK teachers will supervise children attending the event with stories, games, and a quiet closing activity, so your children are nearly and ready for bedtime when we close the Round-Up by 7:00pm.  So...Saddle up, pardners! Gallop with us step-by-step for the VPK transition to Kindergarten and Beyond at Trinity Lutheran School. Sign up online at http://school.trinitydowntown.com/RoundUp or call the office to RSVP for the Round-Up, as well as the upcoming Open House Parent Observation days to follow the Round-Up from November 19-24.  407-488-1919 x100.

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Attendance & Giving