Trinity Family
From Pastor Martin
What a week! Fall Festival, this evening, on Friday, October 23 — hope you have a chance to enjoy the food, the fellowship, and all the fun! Lots of people did lots of work to put it all together, at the same time as dozens of volunteers have been staffing Pumpkin Patch in front of the loggia classrooms (details in a separate articles), while many more were preparing to use our 10’x20’ display space on Magnolia Ave. for the Calle Orange Festival this Sunday, October 25. (check the map of road closures so you get to Sunday worship on time)
Now comes the best part: We are blessed to have Pastor Billy Brath with us for all our Sunday services October 25, as he returns to preach God’s Word and tell us about his ministry at LiveUCF. Please give him a warm welcome and lots of encouragement as the the LiveUCF Gala comes up on Saturday, Nov. 14.
We’re celebrating the 498th anniversary of the Reformation this weekend. Remember to wear REFORMATION RED as we recall all those events that launched with Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses in Wittenberg Germany October 31, 1517. It’s all about reclaiming the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ. What a perfect occasion for some of our first-year confirmands to start receiving the Lord’s Supper with their families and literally “taste” the Gospel of Christ’s forgiveness as they receive His body and blood. It was great to be able to share some Reformation/Martin Luther history and hymns in chapel this week.
By the way, www.LutheranReformation.org is the website the LCMS just launched with lots of resources in preparation for the 500th Anniversary in 1517. Check it out. And while you’re at it, check out the Pastor’s Blog about the history behind Halloween and All Saints Day (Nov. 1), and some suggestions for parents to use the secular celebration of Halloween to do some teaching about the truth of God’s Word.
Next weekend (Oct 31/Nov 1), we’ll be consecrating the stained glass window donated in memory of Pastor Ron Fink in all services. God-willing, his widow, Millie will be with us. She’s looking forward to seeing all of you! Yes, we are gathering for worship Saturday, October 31st at 6 PM! Understandably, some folks may have to shift to Sunday morning, but as a congregation, what a great witness – we gather on All Hallows Eve to remember all God’s “saints” who are now with Jesus in glory!
Please, don’t forget about signing up for the Regional Outreach Conference Friday & Saturday, November 13-14, and mark Sunday, November 15, 11 am on your calendar to welcome Lutheran Hour Speaker, Rev. Greg Seltz as our guest preacher and visit with everyone in the reception that follows.
Regional Outreach Conference—Orlando
Do you have people in your life that need to hear the saving message of the Gospel? Are you facing fear and anxiety in sharing the Good News with your neighbor? What questions do you have about how to effectively disciple those in your midst? Hear from renowned presenters on these topics and more at the Regional Outreach Conference (ROC) hosted by Lutheran Hour Ministries at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel near Orlando November 13-14. Learn more and register today at www.lhm.org/roc or call 1-800-876-9880. Register today! Visit www.lhm.org/roc or call 1-800-876-9880. $79 rate for Trinity registrants. (contact Chanda for discount code at TLC@TrinityDowntown.com We would love to see a large group of Trinity folks there to learn more about outreach in the church today!!
What is OUTREACH at Trinity Downtown?
Trinity’s Outreach Ministry Team is committed to bringing people one step closer to Jesus. Does that sound like a good idea to you? Then consider joining us on Wednesdays at 1pm in Pastor Martin’s office to find out how we’re going to make a difference in more lives. We’re digging deep into Lutheran Hour Ministry’s Outreach resources so we can touch hearts and change lives in the name of Jesus. Sign-up in the narthex, join us on Wednesdays or email Jim.Martin@Trinitydowntown.com for more info.
PTL Fall Festival, tonight, Friday, October 23, 5:30-7:30pm
Trinity’s PTL is also hosting a Fall Festival on Friday, October 23, from 5:30—7:30 p.m. Stop by for brats and sauerkraut or a hamburger or hot dog dinner, live music,, a cake walk, and an interactive Halloween story performed by VPK teachers Colby Howard and Stacey Carroll. Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and participate in a costume contest. It will be a great time for food, fellowship, and pumpkin shopping. We hope to see you there!
Traffic Patterns on Sunday, October 25th
Magnolia Ave will be closed Sunday morning so you’ll need to plan for detours and delays.
Traveling West on I4
Exit at colonial, cross over Colonial continuing on Hughey. Left on Robinson, (cross Orange and Magnolia), left on Broadway, Left on Amelia, Left on Ruth, come out just in front of Parking Garage.
Traveling East on I4
Exit onto South (cross over Orange and Magnolia), left onto Rosalind, right onto Robinson, left on Broadway, left on Amelia, left on Ruth, come out right at parking garage
From Semoran/Lake Underhill
E/W expressway driving West, exit onto Rosalind, merge left onto South Street, right on Robinson, left on Broadway, left on Amelia, left on Ruth, come out at parking garage.
Early Bird Special! Thursday Men’s Bible Study Breakfast
Guys of all ages are invited to get breakfast together, study the Bible, and pray every week, on Thursday mornings at 6:30am. This group meets at City Diner – Next to Trinity @ 411 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. If you would like more information, please contact Bob at itsfriday@yahoo.com.
LiveUCF Gala, Saturday, November 14th, 6pm
Celebrating our ministry to the University of Central Florida. You are invited to an elegant evening learning about and celebrating the ministry of LiveUCF. It is being held, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Orlando. We are grateful for our many partners, individuals and congregations who provide the resources we need to continue in ministry. The annual gala is a night to lift up the work we accomplish together. During the evening you will have the chance to hear about our Fall ministries, meet our Board of Directors, and talk with students and leaders while enjoying wonderful food and drink. More information & ticketsLiveUCF.com/Gala or 321.287.7742
Redeeming Life Maternity Home Dinner, November 14, 5pm
Join supporters of Redeeming Life Maternity Home in Sanford for a FREE meal. You can take a tour of the home – (and meet our first baby girl!), schmooze with other like-minded life supporters, dine on River City succulent barbeque, and make a monetary pledge or donation. There is no limit on how much or how little you contribute to help frightened women choose life in your support of Redeeming Life Maternity Home. Please sign up with Deaconess Liz in the Narthex after this Sunday’s services. –Saturday night friends, look for the display to reserve your spot.
You Take the Cake
This week, the ladies of Trinity’s Supper & Speaker celebrate LWML month with a cake for Sunday Coffee Hour. Your free will offering will support scholarships for our Trinity school students, for the women of Trinity attending LWML conventions and retreats, and to fund the annual shipping cost of 65-75 quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
What’s With the Washtub?
Weekend worshippers may have wondered why there is a washtub and washboard on display in the narthex. The LWML women ask you to bring full size bars of soap and fill the tub. These bars are send to Lutheran World Relief for worldwide distribution.
Gently Used Hymnals
If you would like to take home a copy of “The Lutheran Hymnal” or the “Lutheran Book of Worship” which are no longer being used at Trinity, look for the box of used hymnbooks in the Sanctuary, by the stairs to the balcony, and give one a new home before the end of October. Thanks!
School Ministry fundraisers
Whether you are a staff member, parent, or church member, Trinity Lutheran School’s PTL has plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in our shared ministry events. PTL events like our first-ever Fall Pumpkin Patch and the HUGE annual Touch-A-Truck event connect our school, church, and surrounding community. These events not only raise funds to support our school (Infants to 8th Grade), but they draw big crowds from the surrounding community to our church! We need your help to make them happen!
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere!
Support our school ministry by purchasing your pumpkins at Trinity’s pumpkin patch! Thank you.
Volunteer help for the Pumpkin Patch
You can still Sign-Up to help sell pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch, (just a two hour shift would be a great help) using VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/nrS3iT. Parents and students in Grades 5-8 can sign up for any remaining open spots. Please contact Brandi L. Meyer, 407-579-8359 or brandi_lee@yahoo.com if you are still interested in signing up.
Current Openings:
Saturday 10/24 – 11:00 – 1:00 (no one signed up)
Saturday 10/24 – 1:00 – 3:00 (1 signed up, need 4 more)
Saturday 10/24 – 3:00 – 5:00 (no one signed up)
Saturday 10/24 – 5:00 – 7:00 (no one signed up)
Touch-A-Truck – Preplanning is now underway for the January 23 event
Chairpersons are beginning to coordinate planning for this annual event on our campus. Our success hinges on the active participation of all of our school families as this is the PTL’s major fund raising effort of the year. Are you able to help? Please contact PTL.TLCS@gmail.com. Volunteer opportunities available during Touch-A-Truck; PRICE hours for parents and students in Grades 6-8 will work to earn credit toward the cost of upcoming field trips to Driftwood, and Washington DC.
Operation Barefoot
Everyone needs a pair of shoes and lots of people want lots of shoes. Some people want and need one pair of shoes. Students of Trinity Lutheran School are collecting gently used walking shoes and NEW socks for every size and gender the entire month of October. We can all help. The cooperative effort of Trinity church and school members last year resulted in over 300 pairs of shoes. TLS teacher, Becky Lehenbauer travels to LaPaz Hondouras every November on a mission trip sponsored by Operation Barefoot. Shoes should be left in the hallway of the two story building along the wall under the stairs.
Women’s Evening Out–All About Costumes
Thursday evening, November 5 is five days past traditional costume days, but not for the women of Trinity! Beginning at 6:30 p.m. that evening, the Supper & a Speaker event presents a pot-luck dinner with Mel Barger speaking about her career with stage costumes. Bring a main course or vegetable dish to share that has a secret or hidden ingredient — i.e. Mock Apple PIe is made with Ritz Crackers and has no apples. Dessert, coffee, and iced tea will be provided. One more thing, YOU don’t have to wear a costume. Talk to Deaconess Liz with any questions or need for childcare: eborth@trinitydowntown.org or 407-488-1919 X 127.
Did you attend an LCMS National Youth Gathering in the past?
We’d like to share your experience of that Youth Gathering with other in a short video to encourage support from our members and encourage our Trinity youth to attend. If you’re interested, please contact Mike or Laura at TrinityHSYouth@gmail.com.
Trinity Shares Christmas — The Tree is Up
This will be our eighth year of sharing Christmas. We will partner once again with Angel Tree Ministries to help incarcerated parents give Christmas presents to their children and food to the children’s caregivers. The children of the families we will serve this year range in age from one to 16 years; the release dates for the parents range from 2016 to 2052. The goal of this project is to help the families build and maintain a relationship as we share the Christmas message and gifts with the children and their caretakers.
Each angel ornament will contain a gift, food, or donation request. Please take one or more ornaments and return the requested item with the ornament by November 29. Please do not wrap the present and do not use the adhesive side of the ornament to attach it to the present.
We have several very short-term volunteer opportunities to help make this program a success. If you would like to help, or if you have any questions about Trinity Shares Christmas, please contact Glenda Frazier at whitemice@bellsouth.net.
For ALL the Active Women
It’s coming sooner than you think! The best of the best spiritual and energetic women of all the churches in the East Orlando area are gathering on Saturday morning November 7. The purpose is Bible study, talking, eating a great breakfast and lunch, talking, making hygiene kits for Clean the World Foundation, worship together, and talk. Holy Cross in Lake Mary will host and offer everything for only a $7.00 registration fee. Flyers with all the details are in the East Narthex on the LWML table.
Free Concert at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oviedo! Saturday, November 14, 7pm
Matthew Smith is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who writes brand new music to centuries-old hymn texts. He is a founding member of the Indelible Grace community, whose work has drawn acclaim across denominational lines and is used in churches around the world. Born out of a college ministry, the reimagined hymns have found wide acceptance both among college students and the church at large, joining people who desire to honor tradition with those who want a modern musical approach. His latest album is Hiding Place. Full band. Old hymns. New music. Special up close and personal: Matthew will also give a seminar on hymns at 5:00 PM before the concert. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W SR 426, Oviedo, FL 32765 407-365-3408.
Lutheran Haven Flea Market, October 24, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For Sale at LOW Prices!! Clothing, Furniture, Appliances, Artwork, Collectibles, Radios, Jewelry, Linens, Bicycles, Holiday Items, Housewares, Games, Electronics, Computers, TV’s, Cameras, Lamps, Vacuums, Toys, Books, Plants, Baked Goods and much more! Stay for Lunch!! Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Popcorn, & Drinks at Lutheran Haven Aloma Ave. (SR 426) & Chapman Road Oviedo, Florida
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.
Trinity’s Website
Take some time to check out the rest of the TrinityDowntown.com website. Find out more about Youth Ministries, Women’s events, Bible Studies and more. Check out the photos of your church family and read more about how to get connected. And, please send your best event photos to TLC@TrinityDowntown.com so we can share them on the website. Thanks.
Youth News
Middle School & High School Bible Classes available at 9:30 Sunday Mornings
MS and HS Youth Sunday classes provide opportunities for students to grow deeper in their relationship with God as well as their relationships with others. Meet the Youth Ministry Team leaders in the second floor classrooms of the K-8 building for fellowship and study time each week.
Middle School Youth Events
- November 6-8: “Fearless” Middle School Youth Gathering. Registration is now closed. For more information, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Blackwood at mom23girls@cfl.rr.com.
High School Youth
- National Youth Gathering YG Commitment Date is Sunday November 1 (Forms will be going out soon). Laura and Mike will be present after every service on November 1 to answer questions and collect forms.
- Upcoming Events
- Friday, October 30th 7:30pm. All youth are encouraged to wear costumes. Details TBD. Host home is needed for our celebration. Let us know if you can help!
- Sunday, November 22nd 6pm, Turkey Day Party!
- Saturday, December 12th,
- 2pm: Christmas Shopping Fundraiser/Servant Event
- 6pm: Christmas Party
- July 2016–National Youth Gathering–check website for more information!
For more info: Contact Laura (407) 404-3242 or Mike (727) 686-7403, email TrinityHSYouth@gmail.com, check the Trinity Website or the Trinity HS Youth Facebook page!
Important Dates
October 17-31 Pumpkin Patch Sales
October 23 PTL Fall Festival 5:30-7:30
October 25 Reformation Sunday – First Communion
October 26 Ministry Teams Quarterly Meeting & Supper
November 1 All Saints Worship – Consecrating Fink Memorial Window – Commitment Date for National Youth Gathering
November 6-8 Middle School Youth Gathering
Nov 13-14 LHM Regional Outreach Conference, Orlando
November 15 Rev. Greg Seltz from Lutheran Hour Ministries guest preaching, receptoin
November 22 Trinity Family Sunday (New Members, New Staff), Congregational Thanksgiving Dinner
Attendance & Giving
| Oct. 18, 2015 | |
| Worship Attendance | |
| 6:00 p.m. | 25 |
| 8:00 a.m. | 44 |
| 9:30 a.m. | 96 |
| 11:00 a.m. | 128 |
| Total | 293 |
| Sunday School | |
| Adult’s Bible Class | 30 |
| Children’s Bible Class | 20 |
| Contributions | |
| Current & Missions: | |
| C & M Budget | $ 22,447 |
| C & M Actual | $ 16,027 |
| Faithfully Forward | $ 1,542 |
| Historical Debt | $ 10,230 |
| SOS/Faith Factor | $ 170 |
| Dedicated Funds | $ 78 |
