Trinity Weekly

March 24, 2023

Updates from the Church Office


Shut-Ins

Are you a member or regular attender and unable to attend church services due to physical limitations, whether short term or long term? Would you like to be placed on the shut in list to be visited by Pastor Weerts? Contact the church office at 407-488-1919 or TLC@TrinityDowntown.com to be added to this list.

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.

Thrivent Members Choice Dollars - Deadline March 31

Eligible members can recommend where Thrivent distributes a portion of its charitable funding by direction Choice Dollars. Members become eligible for Thrivent Choice based on insurance premiums, contract values, and Thrivent volunteer leadership.


Trinity is a participating charitable organization to which you can direct Choice Dollars. These gifts, above and beyond, are a great blessing to Trinity. Please consider donating.


For more information, contact your Thrivent rep or visit this link

Sponsor a Lily for Trinity's Easter Decorating - FINAL WEEK

You can sponsor the cost of an Easter Lily that is displayed in the sanctuary for Easter services and can be taken home after the Easter Sunday services. Lilies will be white with 5-7 blooms and can be sponsored for $10 a plant.


The deadline to submit your sponsorship information is Palm Sunday. Failure to submit your information by this time will result in your sponsorship information not being shared.

 

To have your sponsorship information shared, you MUST contact the church office at TLC@TrinityDowntown.com or 407-488-1919 with the following information:

Number of plants ________ sponsored by __________________________

In memory of _________________ *OR* In thanks for __________________

 

Please put your sponsor payment with a memo attached stating it is for a Lily Sponsorship into the offering plate during worship, drop it off into the locked payment box in the church office, or mail it to the Finance Office of Trinity Downtown at 123 E. Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801.


Questions? Contact the church office.

Easter Jamboree

Trinity's Fellowship and Outreach team is excited to host our second Easter Jamboree on April 1st from 12:30pm-3:30pm. It is a fun event for families to learn about Jesus during Holy Week leading up to His resurrection on Easter Sunday. The Fellowship/Outreach Ministry Team are requesting help for supplies to help make this event a success, specifically the funds to rent a bounce house for one of the activities. We need about $350 for this activity. Please make sure to direct any monetary donations towards the Fellowship and Outreach team.


Volunteers for this event are also needed! Please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex to help out. Questions? Contact Terry Boggs at mammierocks@yahoo.com

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.

Young Adults Fellowship

Trinity is thrilled to host a new fellowship group for young adults!


The next gathering will be held on Saturday, April 15, from 4pm-6pm in Trinity's parish hall. We will be getting in touch with our artistic side by doing a craft and playing some games. Come and enjoy food, fun, and fellowship with other young adults from Trinity.


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

New Foundations Class

Trinity will be offering a Foundations Class beginning April 15. If you or someone you know is interested in joining Trinity or wants information about the Lutheran faith, this is the class for you! An introduction to Christian teaching and the Lutheran faith, the purpose of this class is to provide the information needed to understand what Lutherans believe and decide whether Trinity is the church for you. Joining Trinity after completing this class is not required, but our hope is that you will find this to be a wonderful community where you can be involved and grow spiritually.


Meetings will occur Saturdays, April 15-May 27 from 4:00pm-5:30pm in Loggia 2 with a new member welcome on May 28. If you are interested in the class or need more information, please RSVP by April 10, 2023 by emailing the church office.

Upcoming Blood Drive

Trinity is happy to partner once again with OneBlood to host a blood drive on April 30 from 9am-2pm in front of the church! This is an amazing opportunity to donate blood and help others.


The process to give blood is simple and only takes about 30-45 minutes. This drive is not limited to just Trinity members, staff, or CDC families, but is open for anyone who would like to come and donate.


Have questions? Contact the church office.

Zip Lines

We are excited to be relaunching our Zip Line ministry! Zip lines are an opportunity for families to connect with others who live in their zip code for encouragement, fellowship, and assistance. We want everyone to have a community of people around them for support and encouragement, and this ministry is one way we can help foster that.


Are you interested in being a zip line coordinator? Please contact Darlene Sabin at darlene.rehbein.sabin@gmail.com to express interest or for additional information.

Sponsor a Child's Bible

Do you know the purpose statement of Trinity's Child Development Center? We are very, very grateful for what Trinity Downtown is able to provide to local children and families through the CDC. The purpose statement is:


Trinity Lutheran School's Child Development Center

nurtures the development of the whole child 

from a core foundation of faith, 

preparing them spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally

in partnership with their family

for future academic success and to lead purpose-filled lives for Christ.


We are thrilled to have earned a score of 98.31 out of 100 possible points from our National Lutheran School Accreditation Self Study. An 80% overall score is required for recommendation to the National Lutheran School Accreditation in Good Standing.


In keeping with our purpose, each year Trinity Downtown gives a brand new children's Bible, The Jesus Storybook Bible, to every child who graduates from our four VPK classes. As these children leave our Lutheran child care center and begin Kindergarten at a new school, we send with them, and their families, the best gift we can give - a foundation of faith, nurturing, and the Word of God -- with a note inside that will remind them for years to come of their Trinity Family!


Each Bible is $10 or a case of 20 for $200. Please consider sponsoring one or more Bibles for these children. Checks can be sent to the office or dropped in the offering plate with VPK BIBLES written in the memo line.

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

Greg Yawman is leading a Sunday School class covering the book "The Great Sending."

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

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






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.

MARCH AND APRIL SERVING SCHEDULES

The serving schedules for March and April 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 The Great Sending 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.

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., Jay Z., Trevor S., Bob K., David K., Kim, Paul, JoAnn, Corrie H., Donald, 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., 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., Bud K., Barbara B., Mike T., Johnny N., Carolyn R., Mike R., Chip D.


Health Concerns 

Hazel, Chuck, Karen E., Ruth M., Myrtle W., Jack M., Melanie I., Charlie R., Darcy E., Peggy C., Mike, Mike H., Mike T., Ronnie C.


Surgery and Recovery/Recently Hospitalized

Margaret F., Chris K., Mark, anna K.


Other Needs

  • For the process, person, and provision of an associate pastor
  • For those who serve in the military
  • Colemans
  • Wendy P. and family
  • For Sam
  • For Tara and James
  • For Mariele


Peace and Comfort

  • 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
  • For the family and friends of Bert
  • For the family and friends of Pastor Paul Hoyer
  • Family and friends of Penn Marshall
  • Family and friends of Cpl. Robert Guilfoyle
  • Family and friends of Sherry Williams
  • Family and friends of Rob Mamula
  • Family and friends of Marilyn Blackwood
  • Family and friends of Jim Bohlman
  • Family and friends of Lee Roby
  • For Lee and Devon at the loss of their father
  • For the family and friends of Karen
  • For the family and friends of Sam Audeykiwics
  • For the family and friends of John
  • For the family and friends of Jan Fry
  • Family and friends of John Collins
  • For Tom M. at his father's passing
  • For the Schmitz family
  • For Wendy at the loss of her father
  • For the Nagy family at the loss of Bernard
  • 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 family and friends of Sgt. Penny Warner


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!
  • Thanks and praise for the provision of jobs!


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,

We pray in the name of Your Son our Savior, Jesus Christ.


There is a saying used by many which is, “Seeing is Believing”. Years ago a celebrity was asked, “Do you believe in God”? The response was, “I only believe in things that I can see”. Meaning, I have not seen God with my own eyes, so I do not believe. Lord, You created air for us to breathe, to feel blowing in our face, to see the tree leaves moving, but we cannot see the air itself. Does this mean that air does not exist? That would be very foolish thinking, God. So why would anyone question Your existence just because they haven’t physically seen You?


In the book of John chapter 20, after You, Jesus, had risen, then returned to the disciples, Thomas who had not yet seen You since before You were crucified, did not believe the other disciples as they told him that You had returned. Even though Thomas had seen and been with You so many times, Jesus, he still had to see You with his own eyes. Then, Jesus, when Thomas physically saw You and Your wounds, he said, “My Lord and my God”! Jesus, You responded by saying, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”.


We as Christians, Lord, know that You are very real and that You created everything. We know this from the Bible which is Your guided and inspired word. Your words and actions in the Bible have never been disproven, though many have tried. Just because someone says and believes that You, Lord, don’t exist, does not mean that they speak the truth. Perhaps they never had an opportunity to know You, or they have been misinformed, or worse yet have a dislike for You, God. If a person views You in this way and won’t listen and accept the truth, then all we can do is pray for them, that someday before it’s too late their mind and heart will be opened to let the Holy Spirit enter in.


Jesus, when we believe, trust, and confess our sins to you, we feel Your presence as that burden of our sins is lifted from us and we are free of blame through total forgiveness. This is refreshing to us much like a refreshing breeze on a warm day from air that we cannot see. Even as the world comes at us with temptations and harm, we may suffer from it for a time but we know that You, Jesus, are always with us loving, guiding, and healing our mental and physical wounds. Then, when our bodies can no longer be healed and You call us home, we are confident that the struggles of this life have ended and that we are guaranteed an eternal home with You, Jesus, and all believers. A home absent of all the problems and difficulties of this life and full of the most wonderful things that we could ever imagine or dream of. This being forever.


Meanwhile for the ones that think they have to physically see You, Lord, before they will believe; unless they come to You, Jesus, truly believing and sincerely confessing their sins to You before their earthly life ends, they will be encountering someone else that they haven’t physically seen and most likely also don’t believe exist. He goes by the name of Satan. Their eternity will be the opposite of Heaven. A place much more terrible than the worst in this life and full of a horror far greater than the most frightening nightmares. This also is forever.


Thank You so much, Jesus, for Your sacrifice and the cleansing forgiveness from it so that we can be in the presence of our wonderful and loving Heavenly Father. Even though we have not physically seen You in this life, Jesus, we know that we are very blessed with your guarantee of the eternal gift of Heaven. Jesus, isn’t there something not accurate with the statement, “seeing is believing”? For all of us that follow You, Jesus, it becomes, “BELIEVING IS SEEING”!


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

March 18 Sat. in person: 38

March 18 online: N/A


March 19 Sun 9am: 43

March 19 Sun. 11:15am: 68

March 19 online: 7

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