Trinity Weekly

June 23, 2023

From the Congregation President, Tom Finger

We have now reached the point in our Associate Pastor Call process where we reach out to the congregation and ask for nominees for the Call Committee to consider. If anyone has a Pastor they would like to nominate please drop a quick note to the church office or let Pastor Kallesen, James Gusewelle or me (Tom Finger) know.


Our slate of candidates for election to Leadership Council is as follows:

  • President: Thomas Finger is completing his second of two terms, no current nominees
  • VP: James Gusewelle is completing his first of two terms, nominated for second term
  • School Board President: Bonnie Roby is completing her second of two terms, Laura Marano nominated
  • Treasurer: David Wilkosz serving on a congregational waiver, no current nominees
  • At Large: Marcie Shively completing second of two terms, Brian Paul nominated
  • At Large: Bill Ruffier completing second of two terms, Bonnie Roby nominated
  • Sr. Elder: Mike Kunze completing second of two terms, Rocky Smothers nominated


The congregation is encouraged to attend the June 25th Voter’s meeting. Key agenda items are presentation of the FY 23-24 budget, Election of Leadership Council officers and Elders, and an update on the Associate Pastor Call process. I hope to see you all there!

Vacation Bible School - THIS WEEK!!!

Trinity is thrilled to host Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer for ages 3 through rising 6th graders. VBS will be held June 26-30 from 9am-12pm.


Please visit TrinityDowntownVBS.com to register your child.


Are you a middle or high schooler who would like to help out with VBS? Fill out this form to register to volunteer!


Questions? Contact the church office.


Supplies Needed!!

The VBS team is in need of the following supplies for VBS:

2 refrigerator boxes

2 washer/dryer boxes


If you are able to help by providing these supplies, please contact the church office to arrange when and where they can be dropped off. Thank you for your help!

Young Adults Fellowship

The next gathering of Trinity's Young Adult Fellowship will be held on Saturday, July 1, from 4pm-6pm. Come and enjoy food, fun, and fellowship with other young adults from Trinity.


Please RSVP to Ethan Kallesen at 407-538-8485.

Make A More Joyful Noise! is back!

Please join the Parish Choir and help us Make A More Joyful Noise! on July 2, the Sunday before Independence Day, during the traditional 11:15 am service. All are welcome! Every voice can make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Even YOU!


We will rehearse the music on Wednesday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the balcony. If you can’t make Wednesday’s rehearsal, you can come Sunday morning at 10:45 a.m. to rehearse prior to the service. All rehearsals will be in the balcony.

Come Make A More Joyful Noise! with us!


“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” (Psalm 100)

Come Help Peace Celebrate!

Peace is celebrating 5 years in the ministry and her 6.5 birthday! Please join us after services Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9.


You are also invited to a special luncheon on Sunday, July 9 at 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks will be served after all weekend services.


Come help us celebrate and learn more about Peace and the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry!

Free Furniture


The Konczals are looking to give away their old living room furniture to a needy family. Furniture included is a brown leather couch and chair/recliner (pictured).


Interested or know someone who is interested? Contact Kelley at 407-421-5586 or kelleyk@picorl.com

Altar Flower Sponsorships

Would you like to monetarily sponsor one or both of the planned weekly altar flower arrangements? Please fill out this form to share your sponsorship information.


Each arrangement is $25 and you may sponsor one or both arrangements. Please contact the church office with questions.

Bible Study Schedule

Sundays at 10:15am: Sunday School

The Great Sending

One session led by Gregg Yawman

One session led by Pastor Doug





Mondays at 7pm Online

The Great Sending

Led by James and Laura Marano


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88410467886?pwd=UnM5SkN0OTFNTXVuU1c3RVI0emRTdz09


Meeting ID: 884 1046 7886

Passcode: 291379




Tuesdays at 9am in Loggia 3 Women of the Word

Resumes in September






Tuesdays at 1pm

Beyond Grief Share

Beginning with the Book of Job

Led by Connie Sobol






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.

JUNE AND JULY SERVING SCHEDULES

The serving schedules for June and July have been updated:

Sunday School for Children and Students

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


  • Adult Sunday School: the The Great Sending with Pastor Doug study meets in Loggia 2, and The Great Sending with Gregg Yawman 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 "The Great Sending." Reach out to the church office with any questions.
  • Confirmation will resume in September, 2023.
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.

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 

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., Rebecca M., Rita S., Alice, Brian, Jerry D., Corey, Cayden, Jeff M., Eva and Justin, Alex, Emma R., Annie B., Matt S., Joanna P., Matt B., Eva S., Barbara B., Mike T., Johnny N., Carolyn R., Mike R., Chip D., Doug, Brian, Jesiah M., Terry B., Susan, Noah, Scott's mother, Paul B.


Health Concerns 

Hazel, Chuck, Karen E., Barbara B., Mia, Jenisse, Jack M.


Surgery and Recovery/Recently Hospitalized

Judy


Other Needs

  • For the process, person, and provision of an associate pastor
  • People of India
  • Kathy A.
  • Tammy
  • Victims of I-95 collaps in Philadelphia
  • VBS
  • Hannah
  • Family and friends of the Pulse victims
  • Hannah and Troy


Peace and Comfort

  • For the family and friends of Ann Bufkin
  • For Linda at the loss of her husband
  • For the family and friends of Jean Koivu
  • For the Opheim family
  • For the family and friends of Deputy Mike Milmerstadt
  • For the Mimms family at the loss of their son
  • For the Brittingham family
  • For the Person family
  • For the family and friends of Andy Riddle
  • For the family and friends of Paula Bowman
  • For Anna and Curtis after their loss
  • For the family and friends of Eleanor DeFreze
  • For the family and friends of Howard Soost
  • For the family and friends of Ruth McKinney
  • For the family and friends of Eden
  • For the Gamble family at the loss of their son
  • For the family and friends of Carol Dunn
  • For the family and friends of Joel Wright
  • For the family and friends of Cpl. Norman Booth
  • For the family and friends of Hank Dressel
  • For the McCleese family at the loss of their son


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!


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 decisions
  • 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



Prayerful Thoughts from Rusty Stephens

Heavenly Father,

For the prayer within, we pray in the name of your son our Savior, Jesus Christ.


Once again we are celebrating Independence Day on July 4th. How often do we forget how blessed we are to live in this country, where you, Lord, have given us so much? Your blessings give us protection from foreign enemies, a standard of living that even the poorest in the United States would be well off in the eyes of many citizens of third world countries, as well as opportunities to be able to improve our standard of living. Some people can even become financially wealthy. This is possible whenever people strive for a good education, work diligently, and make wise choices for their lives. We have technology that overall has made life easier than many years ago. Quite a bit of this technology has made life more comfortable, for example air conditioning and heating in our homes.


All of us at least part of the time, take for granted our freedom and liberty found in the constitution of the United States, which was written with you, God, as an inspiration and guiding light. We, Lord, do not thank you enough for all that you have blessed us with. All of this could be taken away from us and there are some that want just that, even inside of our own country. It is very unfortunate that you, Lord have been removed from so many places in our land. We can easily see some of the fallout as a much larger number of horrible acts against innocent people have increased tremendously compared with forty or fifty years ago. Also the percentage of worshipers has fallen in recent years.


We ask you, Jesus, to show us the way to begin changing that. We ask you to please change the hearts and minds of the ones who have either never believed in or have abandoned you. We also need your help, Jesus, in providing lawmakers, enforcers, and judges who will work in a fair and just way to punish properly the criminals and lawbreakers, as well as to protect the innocent.


Lord, we thank you so very much for this great land of ours, and ask for you to continue to bless our nation. Thank you also for one of the greatest benefits of our freedom; that we can freely go to church to worship and glorify you, Jesus, the name above all names!


Lord In Your Mercy

Hear Our Prayer

Amen.

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

June 17 Sat. in person: 30

June 17 online: N/A


June 18 Sun. 9am: 62

June 18 Sun. 11:15am: 64

June 18 online: 4


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