Last Chance!!  THIS WEEKEND! 

Make A More Joyful Noise! Reformation

Join the Parish Choir for one Sunday only as we express our joy that The Word of the Lord Endures Forever!  You're invited to sing at the 8:00 a.m. OR the 11:00 a.m. service on October 28.  We'll have rehearsals on the following schedule:

Come help the Parish Choir fill the choir loft as we Make a MORE Joyful Noise! and celebrate that The Word of the Lord Endures Forever! See a Choir member or email Paul at sooster67@yahoo.com or Glenda at whitemice@bellsouth.net for additional information.

Parking on Sunday

Calle Orange Festival is Sunday, and as in previous years, Magnolia Ave will be closed across at Amelia and Livingston Streets.  You will need to approach Trinity from the EAST. You WILL still be able to access the entrance to the from parking lot on Livingston Street to get to parking throughout the campus all the way through to Ruth Lane.

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 Meeting Room).  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 Meeitng Room).  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

Oktoberfest!

Was a fantastic success!  Great turn-out, no rain, delicious food, lots of wonderful conversations, fun, and fellowship with friends! We are so thankful all of our amazing volunteers, members, parents, staff, neighbors, vendors and also for the amazing sponsorships from our Trinity families and vendors!  These big community events couldn't be done without support from all of YOU! 

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!

CPR and First Aid Training

Training will be help in Trinity's fellowship Hall on Saturday, November 10 from 8:30am to 12:30pm. The cost of the training is $25.  Please contact Meridith in the Child Development Center office to sign up in advance at CDCFrontdesk@TrinityDowntown.com or 407-849-3680. The $25 fee must be paid in advance to the CDC office please.

2018 Downtown Orlando Pumpkin Patch Sales: Through October 31

The annual Pumpkin Patch is almost here!  Trinity's Parent Teacher League (PTL) needs your support to help make this another successful event! The money earned supports our Trinity Lutheran School families. We need your help spreading the word about Trinity's annual Pumpkin Patch!  Please share the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/151576159120334/ to your own social media accounts, and community/neighborhood groups you're a part of.  You may also email the flyer pictured below to all your local contacts and businesses throughout the community!  If you can assist in putting up flyers around town, please contact the PTL and we will get you hard copies. If you have any questions, please email PTL@trinitydowntown.com . Thank you for your support!

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.org 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 the first and third Mondays of each month for a Christian Yoga class at 6:30pm (new start time) in Fellowship Hall. 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, smile and enthusiasm!

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.

Caregivers Support

You're invited to Today's Caregiver magazine's 20th annual Fearless Caregiver Workshop on November 13th at Holy Trinity Reception Center in Maitland from 10a-2p (lunch included) where they will educate, support and train family caregivers on how to partner with community and private resources in Orlando. More info at 877-829-2734.  Family Caregivers will learn:

Important Dates

October is Pastors Appreciation Month

October 28 Make a More Joyful Noise

October 31 Reformation Day - TLS Halloween Parade

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 Orlando Tree Lighting, Trinity Family Community Outreach Event

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