Trinity Weekly

December 22, 2023

Merry Christmas from Pastor Doug and Trinity!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I write to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and look forward to celebrating this special season with you as we commemorate the birth of Christ. I also thank you for the privilege of serving you and the ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church and School for the past six years.


May God guide, direct, and bless us in the years to come.


The Lord bless you and yours in the new year.


In Christ's service,

Pastor Doug

Church Office Schedule

All of Trinity's offices, including the church office, finance office, and the CDC will be closed beginning December 23 and will reopen at normal hours on January 2. If you have any questions or need anything throughout this time, please feel free to email Katherine or drop her a voicemail at 407-488-1919. All requests will be answered as soon as possible beginning January 2.

Trash in the Sanctuary

This is just a small sampling of trash that is being left in the sanctuary on a weekly basis. Please do not bring these items or like items into the sanctuary. Please utilize the trashcans in the lobby to dispose of these types of things BEFORE entering the sanctuary. The church building is the Lord's house and must be treated with respect.


If you have complaints or questions, please reach out to Liz

Concordia Plans is Hiring!

Concordia Plans (CPS) is looking for an account manager in the Orlando-Tampa market as well as at their corporate office. Please see this document for additional information.

New Church Management Software

To make your Breeze account, go to trinitydowntown.breezechms.com. You can also download the app and follow the prompts to log in and create your account.

If for any reason you have trouble logging in, don't panic and contact Katherine.


Don't forget to try out our giving feature on the app!

Poinsettias are sponsored by:

  • Kathy Aber in memory of Wren Aber, Cathleen and Ken Hawley, and Lucile Aber
  • Maggie Bowles
  • Dave and Judy Green in memory of Bill and Bernice Sellers & Fran Green
  • Mary Jo Hoard in memory of her parents and grandparents
  • Anna Kunster in memory of Gilbert Kunster and in thanks for her daughter, Amber
  • Ted Lange in thanks for Ted and Mary Lange’s 35th Wedding Anniversary
  • Sheila Mathews in memory of Shirley Leiffer and Tom Tyson
  • Joyce Phillips in memory of Lorenzo ‘Lo’ Phillips
  • Rick Rogers in memory of Harold Rogers, Norma Rogers, and Bill Robinson
  • John and Dede Smith in memory of James and Irma Smith
  • Dede Smith and Kathy Bridges in memory of Bob and Mary Gray
  • Paul Soost in memory of David Soost
  • Calvin and Lynn Wacker in memory of Linda Stroker and Mimi Goldman

Touch A Truck Giving Tree

Trinity is happy to sponsor Touch A Truck in February. A "Giving Tree" will be available in the narthex with items that need sponsored for this event. Additional details can be found here.


The sign up sheet for this event can be found here

Longest Night Service

Our Service of the Longest Night was a beautiful service to honor those grieving during this happy holiday season.

CDC Golf Tournament

Click here to register a foursome or consider one of the various sponsorship opportunities

Golf Tournament Poster

Bible Study Schedule

Click here to see a list of our current Bible studies!

Children and Student Ministry

Click here for information regarding out children's ministries!


Click here for information regarding our Middle and High School ministries!

New FCA TYM Bible Study: Immerse Messiah

Sundays from 5:30pm-6:15pm


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81984213960?pwd=SzJBYi8vMHFwVlZjYVhZSXhrVDNiQT09

Meeting ID: 819 8421 3960

Passcode: 065594


If you have questions or need a book, please reach out to Catherine Simmons.

Right Now Media

To sign up and create an account, click on the link below:

https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/TrinityDowntown


Or text TRINITYDOWNTOWN to the number 49775 to receive a text with the "Invite Link" to sign up for a free account.

December Serving Schedule

The serving schedule for December has been updated and can be viewed at this link

Beginning January 2024, you will have to access your Breeze account to view your serving schedule.

Monthly Trinity Calendars

A limited number of copies of the monthly Trinity calendar can be accessed in the narthex or viewed below. Contact the church office with any questions.


December Church Calendar


We also have a school year calendar for the church and CDC that can be viewed here:


2023-2024 Church and CDC Calendar


The calendar may also be viewed on Breeze. Beginning January 2024, calendars will ONLY be available via Breeze.

Helpful Forms

Submit your prayer requests by emailing them to [email protected].

All prayers are kept on the list for a period of three weeks, so please resubmit long term prayer needs regularly.


Those Fighting Cancer 

Scott's mother, Paul B., Mickey, Jack, Vickie and Terry, Bill B., Melissa, Alice, Gertrude, Ellen B., Beverly B., Kim P., Corey C., Sandy K., Renee A., Caitlyn, Jamie and Sandra, Sherry, Bob B., Rita S., Richard B., Doug


Health Concerns 

Hazel, Chuck, Karen E., Freddy, Marylinn R., Kristin G., Ed O., Rob V., Shane, Kathy, Carol


Surgery and Recovery/Recently Hospitalized

Leroy M., Christian C., Emma, Tim, Pat C.


Other Needs

  • For the process, person, and provision of an associate pastor
  • Tommie and Melody Smothers
  • Comfort for those affected by the tornado in Tennessee
  • Matt, Kaityn, Preston
  • Dale D.


Peace and Comfort

  • For the family and friends of Ramone Ruiz
  • For the family and friends of Jimmy Clarkin
  • For the family and friends of Todd Wunderlich
  • For the family and friends of Willie
  • For Holly at the death of her father
  • For Jim and Denise at the death of their daughter
  • For Juan at the death of his father
  • For the family and friends of Marti and Mary
  • For the family and friends of Bob Radazka
  • For the family and friends of Joy Stephens Burns
  • For the family and friends of Shirley Boyd
  • For David Lang at the death of his sister
  • For the family and friends of Chris Bragg


Confidential Prayers

For those prayers that have been shared in confidence, you know the details, Lord. We lift them up to you.


Our Trinity Missionaries

  • Wasmund Family in East Asia
  • Trump Family in Kenya
  • Clausing Family in Tanzania
  • Lehman Family in Puerto Rico


Thanksgiving

  • Blessings on all those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries!
  • Thanks and praise for those whose health has improved.
  • Thanks and praise for the staff and leaders at Trinity!




Prayerful Thoughts from Rusty Stephens can be found here

Attendance & Giving

December 16 Sat. in person: 29

December 16 online: N/A


December 17 Sun. 9am: 53

December 17 Sun. 11:15am: 83

December 17 online: N/A


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