Trinity Weekly

December 23, 2022

Church Office Schedule

Trinity's Church offices and CDC will be closed for the Christmas holidays from December 23 - January 1. Any requests, emails, or voicemails sent during this time will be responded to as soon as possible when the offices are reopened January 2.

Christmas Day Tradition

It is a Trinity tradition to bring a bell to the Christmas Day service to celebrate the birth of our Lord. If you are planning to attend the service on Christmas Day, don't forget to bring a bell or something that makes noise to celebrate with the rest of the church family!

CDC Artwork

As you walk through the hallways of Trinity’s Child Development Center, you’ll experience the visual treat of beautiful and creative children’s artwork displayed on classroom doors and hallway walls. Enjoy these clever and colorful student creations which celebrate the joy of the Christian season. Better yet, plan a visit over your lunch hour sometime and you may even be able to meet the young artists!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Trinity Downtown!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Trinity Youth Ministry (TYM) is a new and exciting opportunity for 6th through 8th grade students in our local community to come together in a fun environment to build relationships with one another and with Jesus. Volunteers and participants will enjoy dinner together, followed by worship, games, and an open gym in the beautiful facilities provided by our Lord at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Orlando. FCA TYM will meet in Trinity’s fellowship hall and gymnasium, from 6pm-8pm one Sunday per month.

 

For additional information, please see the flyer below:

FCA TYM Informational Flyer


If you would like to sign your child up for this event, please use the registration link below:

FCA TYM Registration


For more information on how to be involved, how to volunteer, or if you have any questions, please contact the church office.

CDC Inaugural Golf Tournament

The CDC Parent Teacher League (PTL) has organized a Golf Tournament for February 2023. This event is a new fundraising opportunity to raise money for the resurfacing of the toddler play area as well as establishing a fund to support families, teachers, & staff that are experiencing a hardship. The Scramble Golf Tournament will take place at Dubsdread on Friday, February 3, 2023 

 

Register a foursome, or consider one of the various sponsorship opportunities at the following link: https://www.tournevents.com/golf4trinity

 

There are several larger sponsorships available; these are a great way to promote your business or company you work for, while supporting our CDC.  

 

We are also seeking big-ticket items for the raffle (think event tickets, hotel stays, golf clubs, etc) - if you or someone you know would like to donate a raffle prize, please contact Sarah Selman at grisezsm@yahoo.com 

CDC VPK Christmas Concert

Would you like to see the CDC VPK Christmas Concert? See the link below:


VPK Christmas Concert

Adult Sunday School Class

Pastor Doug is leading a study for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and adults entitled "I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist" based on the book by Frank Tureck and Norman Geisler by the same title. 


If you want to follow along in the book or the study guide, we recommend purchasing your book ASAP. 


Study Notes

Adult Sunday School Class

Beginning January 22, Greg Yawman will be leading a Sunday School class covering the book "The Great Sending." Additional details to come, so stay tuned!

Bible Study Schedule
call 407-488-1919 for additional details

Mondays at 7pm Online

Immerse Messiah

Led by James and Laura Marano

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89871300477?pwd=aUk4L0JaTHRNVDB4UDg3Zk05T3N4dz09


Meeting ID: 898 7130 0477

Passcode: 968927



Tuesdays at 9am in Loggia 3 Women of the Word

Resumes January 3





Wednesdays at 7pm Online Prayer Meeting

Led by Pastor Doug


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87554548217?pwd=Qkd2SjNpdnBlOG8vZTlaTWUvQXpFQT09


Meeting ID: 875 5454 8217

Passcode: 715083





Thursdays at 6:30pm

Women's Bible Study

Led by Julie Lasater









Saturdays at 4:30pm in Loggia 3

Led by Bob Trapp

Right Now Media
We are so excited to introduce this amazing platform to all of you! As a gift from Trinity Downtown to you, this spiritual development resource, RightNow Media, is now available to you wherever you are! What looks like a Netflix showcase of movies is actually a HUGE library of Bible study videos, Christian author resources, Children and Teen Resources, and so much more. With a downloadable app, RightNow Media is a safe option for the entire family and will help grow your faith. Trinity is dedicated to your spiritual growth and has partnered with RightNow Media to provide this service free of charge to you.

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

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

DECEMBER AND JANUARY SERVING SCHEDULES

The serving schedules for December and January have been updated:

Sunday School for Adults
Sunday School for Children and Students

Adult Sunday School, Children's Sunday School, MS/HS Sunday School


  • Adult Sunday School: the I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist study meets in Loggia 2, and Major Festivals meets in in Loggia 3.
  • Children's Sunday School for children 4 years through 5th grade will utilize Answers Bible Curriculum published by Answers in Genesis. To learn more about this curriculum, visit the Answers in Genesis website.
  • Serving this year:
  • PreK-4 and Kindergarten with Mrs. JoAnne Gusewelle and Miss Kristin Gusewelle
  • 1st-2nd grades with Mrs. Desiree Kallesen
  • 3rd through 5th grades with Mrs. Gail Wilkosz.
  • All classes meet on the first floor of Heritage Hall.
  • MS and HS Youth Bible Study are invited to join Pastor Doug's Sunday School class entitled "I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist." Reach out to the church office with any questions.
  • Confirmation has begun! You can find more details on the registration link below:
  • Confirmation Registration
Livestreaming
We are livestreaming Sunday 9am worship every weekend, Saturday 6pm and Sunday 11:15am will be taped and posted after worship. All services are archived on Trinity's website and YouTube page for future viewing. If you need any help finding any services or subscribing to our YouTube channel, please contact the church office at TLC@TrinityDowntown.com.
Christian Yoga
Christian Yoga continues online via Zoom on Mondays @ 6:30pm. Now more than ever - the relaxation of yoga is a tremendous benefit. Email Beth for more information at baschu4@bellsouth.net.
Support Trinity Downtown while you shop!  
Start your Amazon shopping from Amazon smile, and you’ll a small percentage of your shopping totals will be donated to Trinity ministries! THANK YOU!

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.


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


2022-2023 Church and CDC Calendar

Submit your prayer requests by emailing them to TLC@TrinityDowntown.com.

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


Those Fighting Cancer 

Sandy A., Mike R., Rev. Robert Besalski, Danny B., Linda B., Hank S., Penn M., Nancy K., Jay Z., Trevor S., Bob K., David K., Kim, Paul, JoAnn, Corrie H., Donald, Carolyn, Jim C., Diane R., Sigmond, Gary L., Preston, David V., JoAnn and Allan, Lisa and Victor, Michael S., Jenny M., Jerry K., Barbara R., Jackie R., Mary, Doug H., Paul W., Eva S., Rebecca M., Rita S., Alice, Brian, Jerry D., Corey, Cayden, Jeff M.


Health Concerns 

Hazel, Chuck, John L., Karen E., Michael S., Cheryl O., Kathy, Cathy, Bud K. Lee R., Lauren and Andrew, Linda, Shane A. and family, Lee R., Karen F., Bub and Debbie, Brandon B.


Surgery and Recovery/Recently Hospitalized

Gladys and Omar, Debbie K., Adilido J., Elizabeth N., Jim R., Sally U., Lucia


Other Needs

  • Continued prayers for the families affected by Hurricane Ian and Nicole.
  • Herbert and Rita
  • The CDC families
  • Carolyn and Sydney who are due to have children soon


Peace and Comfort

  • For the Sharma family
  • For the family and friends of Tim Schupann
  • For Adriunns at the loss of her friend
  • For the family and friends of Rower
  • For the family and friends of Clifford Sweatt
  • For the family and friends of Joyce Saeger
  • For the family and friends of Tom Grether
  • For the family and friends of Gary Bowles
  • For the family and friends of Anita Porter
  • For the family and friends of Charles
  • For the family and friends of Genie Shelton
  • For Aunt Patty at the loss of her son
  • For the family and friends of Dougie Hartwell
  • For the family and friends of John Dankwardt
  • For the Jupiter Family
  • For the family and friends of Ruby Westbury
  • For Liz Roberts at the loss of her mother
  • For Sarah Joy and Jason at the loss of baby David
  • For the family and friends of Ruby Brooks
  • For the family and friends of Nina Melecki
  • For the family and friends of Robert Kasper
  • For the family and friends of Chris Sord
  • For Sheryl W. and family at the death of her grandson


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 those who have returned safely from travels.
  • Thank you for those who have graciously donated to the ministries of Trinity!
  • Thanks and praise for the guidance and discernment of God!


For Our Communities - For Our Nation - For Our World

We pray for our nation, for our nation's leaders, for its people, and for our future together as one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all! We pray that we may all be a reflection of Christ's love, sharing grace and mercy, living in peace with one another. Reach out, listen, connect, and have those hard conversations. Love is first. Love wins.


Additional Prayers

  • For world, state, and local leaders in making safe decisions about COVID
  • For all those caring for aging and/or ill family members in need
  • Prayers for our CDC staff & families, Trinity membership and all Trinity staff & leaders
  • For all those struggling with mental health issues
  • For all those troubled by depression and broken relationships
  • For all those unable to attend church
  • For all those serving in our military
  • For the current war in Ukraine
  • For those who have lost homes due to storms and for those who are homeless
Community News

The St. Luke's Concert Series

To view ONLINE concerts, visit St Luke's website for links. Links to watch live.

Attendance & Giving


December 17 Sat. in person: 37

December 17 online: 10


December 18 Sun. 9am: 48

December 18 11:15am: 123

December 18 online: 2

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