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Saturday: Bible Study 4:00 pm
Worship 5:00 pm
Sunday: Bible Study 9:30 am
Worship 10:30 am Website: trinitychurchandschool.com Church:
407-847-4204
407-847-9293 - Fax
School: 407-847-5377
407-944-0805 - Fax Church Office - 8 am to 12 noon (Monday -
Friday) School Office - 8 am to 4 pm (Monday - Friday)
Pg 2 & 3 From Pastor Bob
Pg 3 New Life Groups
Pg 6 Birthday’s & Baptismal
Birthdays
Pg 7 Noisy Offering
Pg 7 Food Pantry
Pg 8 Quilting
Pg 9 Hilltoppers
Pg 10 From the Principal
Pg 11 Harvest Dinner
Pg 12 & 13 Remembering Reverend
William E. Hayman, Jr.
Pg 14 Holden Vesper Services
Pg 16 Pray for those serving in
the military
Pg 17 Poinsettia Form
VOL. 55 No. 11 November 2016
Tuesday, November 1st
Wednesday, November 23rd
Sunday, November 13th
Friday, November 4th at Pr. Bob & Denise’s home
Sunday, November 20th
Wednesday’s November 30th, December 7th, 14th, & 21st
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Trinity Lutheran Church & School
Staff Robert Schmalzle, Pastor Peter Zieg, Pastor Emeritus
Sheila Miles, Principal Vicki Miller, Office Administrator Jessica
Anaya, Administrative Assistant Julyshams Claudio, Administrative
Assistant Marlynn Estrada, School Receptionist Trevor Kyro,
Director of Music Cindy Evans, Nursery Congregation Council (2016)
Anne Burkett, Treasurer Sharon Cox, Service Tony Donnelly,
President Cindy Evans, Witness Sheila Honeycutt, Learning Luanne
Key, Learning Tim Romberg, Service Pr. Bob Schmalzle, Pastor Judy
Smith, Secretary, Stewardship Greg Stout, Witness Joseph Stout,
Stewardship Pat Wilson, Vice President School Board (2016) Sue
Donnelly Liz Evans, President Vicki Miller, Secretary Aaron
Schmalzle Jeannette Wize, Vice President Sheila Honeycutt, Council
Liason Pr. Bob Schmalzle, Advisor School Teachers (2016-2017)
Julyshams Claudio, Pre-K 3, Tiger Town Director Pam Aldrich, Pre-K
4 Susan Bain, Pre-K 4 Karen Jackman Kindergarten Susanne Hopper,
1st grade Yaelis Butterbaugh 2nd grade Cindy Sharman, 3rd grade
Heather Sturner, 4th grade Laura Zieg, 5th grade Amanda Moratelli,
6th grade homeroom Cheryl Jenkins, 7th grade homeroom Kathy Lisi,
8th grade homeroom Benjamin Ortiz 9th grade homeroom Molly Harvey,
Technology Tammy Owens, Music, Art Ian Miles, P.E. & Athletic
Director Teacher Assistants Marla Renna, Pre-K Alicia Byrd, Teacher
Assistant Tiger Town Alicia Byrd Karen Jacobs Marlynn Estrada Marla
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From Pastor B
ob
As most of you know, we will be celebrating the
Reformation on Saturday (29th) and Sunday (30th) in
October. Robert Schaefer, our bishop, writes: “In a
couple of weeks, many of our congregations will
observe Reformation Sunday recalling the
beginning of the reformation of the Western Church
499 years ago now. We stand on the threshold
of the 500th Anniversary of the Lutheran
Reformation. The conversation that Martin Luther
started in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517, and the
resulting debate about Christian teaching and
practice led to changes that have shaped the
course of Western Christianity for almost 500
years. Luther’s teaching and the confessional
movement of the 16th century continues to offer the
promise of God’s love that makes possible a life of
‘living, daring confidence in God’s grace.’ A life
that is freed by God’s grace in Christ to live
lives of love and service of the neighbor.”
Hope to see you in worship to celebrate the
blessings of the Reformation!
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Trinity’s New Life Groups
The deadline for the December issue of the Trinity Messenger is
Monday morning, November 14th. Please submit all articles and
information to the Church Office or you can e-mail Vicki at
[email protected]. Thank you .
CHURCH BIBLE STUDY THURSDAY - 8:30 am - The group meets at the
Good Samaritan Village. SATURDAY - 4:00 pm - The group meets in the
conference room. SUNDAY - 9:30 am - The group meets in the Family
Life Center.
The following is a list of the New Life Group Leaders and the
day they meet. Are you interested in joining a group? Find one that
fits your schedule.
Rhoda Carlstedt - 407-574-6672 - John Grp Jim & Judy Smith -
386-679-4980 Second Sunday of the month, 2:30 pm
Bob Melzer & Jill Grignani - 407-962-9681 (Bob) - Andrew Grp
- 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:00 pm
Pat Wilson - 407-870-8475 - Bartholomew Grp Second Sunday of the
month, 12 noon
Charles & Elaine Thackston - 863-427-0035 - Paul Grp - 3rd
Sunday of the month, 4:00 pm
Al & Miriam Zella - 407-846-3361 - Matthias Grp Third
Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm
Mona Somers & Lois Deland- 407-846-9047 (Mona) 407-507-3066
(Lois) - Phillip Grp - (Meeting at Trinity the first Saturday of
each month immediately following the 5 pm service.)
Monica Folk - 407-870-8603 & Tim & Terri Romberg -
407-857-9649—Matthew Grp (Meeting at Trinity the first Sunday of
each month immediately following the 10:30 am service.)
Trinity will have a Christmas Party event on Sunday, December
18th, immediately following the 10:30 am worship service. Mark the
date and watch for details in your weekly announcement sheets.
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MEMORIALS AND
HONORARIA
Trinity Deacons
Row 1: Bob Bergeson, Paul Braithwood, Monica Folk Row 2: Lois
Deland, Mona Somers, Amy Vanderkin Row 3: Miriam Zella, Harry
Humphrey, Tim Romberg
In memory of Beth Barnard given by Bruce Barnard & family to
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.
A new confirmation class
started on October 2nd, for
students in 7th grade or above
who have not been confirmed.
If you are interested in having
your child in this class, please
contact Vicki at 407-847-4204 or
by email at [email protected].
The Shuttle Sponsor for the month of
November is Frankee Saunders to
the Glory of God.
Daylight Savings
Time ends on
Sunday, November
6th.
Set your clocks back on Saturday
night, November 5th.
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Youth Group
November 2 November 9
November 16 November 23
November 30
Location: Youth Room Hours: 6 pm to 8 pm
High School - Doug Lattman
407-855-0700
http://www.linkedin.com/in/dlattman
Trinity will be remembering those
who have passed before us, this
past year, on All Saints Day.
There is a sign up sheet in the
narthex for you to list their names.
November 6, 2016
Your friend and mine, Dee Mertz who has attended Trinity
Lutheran Church for many years, mostly on Saturday nights, has
moved. Recently Dee and her husband, Rodney moved to Ft. Wayne
Indiana, to be near family. She shared with us that they now have
an apartment, most of their “stuff” is in storage, and when she
finishes unpacking the nine boxes that are in the apartment, they
will declare themselves “moved in.” In the last 60 days, since they
moved, other than unpacking, they have had the pleasure of meeting
their first granddaughter and celebrated their grandson’s first
birthday. We wish Dee & her husband the very best. If you’d
like to keep in touch with Dee, her address is P.O. Box 8982, Ft.
Wayne, IN 46898.
Christmas Eve is just around the corner. We are in need of
ushers for the four Christmas Eve services. If you are interested
in helping out, please speak to Larry or Linda Whetsel before or
after the 10:30 am service or email Vicki that you are interested
at [email protected]. She will have the Whetsel’s contact
you.
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1 Travon Cox
Marty Folk
Jon Robertson
5 Justina Holstrum
6 Elaine Thackston
7 Peyton Sinagra
8 Diane Chesley
Beverly Day-Cunningham
Timothy Horton
Benjamin Kirkpatrick
Betty Zipay
9 Karen Milazzo
Taylor Patton
10 Charlotte Cash
David Walters
11 Joan Bonderud
Ross Mitchell
12 Johnny Shalla
13 Rena Persram
Matthew Somers
14 Larry Hopper
15 Adriana Marino
17 Kurtis Dobbs
Chick Sartini
18 Joy Borgman
Sandra Braithwood
20 Barbara Wendland
Mary Zella
21 Sheila Miles
22 Debbie Porpora
Athena Swift
Lucylle Zieg
24 Michael Leininger
25 Chad Kimmel
26 Cynthia Sharman
27 Jane Murawski
28 Anthony Donnelly
30 Carol Tudor
1 Meg Barker Donna Freitag Janet Freitag Clara Humphrey Lawrence
Humphrey Tricia Milazzo 2 Sharon Anderson Jessica Link 5 Luis
Barreto-Anez Marilyn Ertman 7 Natasha Sartini Kirk Whetsel 9 Camila
Porfilio 10 Drake Evans Nick Evans 12 Jon Robertson Kane Robertson
13 Reno Mostoller 14 Annabelle Cash 21 Shirley Hopper 23 William
Kelley 25 Kathryn Goodridge Zachary Goodridge 29 Lori Clark 30
Gwenyth Lewis Happ
y
Birthday
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For the month of
November we are
collecting “Thanksgiving” food items for
our Trinity School Pantry. Many of our
school families are struggling and need
help feeding their loved ones. We are
collecting non-perishable food items
that these families can prepare so they
can celebrate Thanksgiving. So as you
are shopping, please consider picking
up stuffing, vegetables, potato’s,
cranberry sauce or your other favorite
traditional Thanksgiving items. . Please
place your non-perishables in the
grocery cart at the back of the church.
Thank you in advance for your support!
A big THANK YOU to all who have
supported our School Pantry.
Trinity School’s Food Pantry
The Noisy Offering for the month of October and also November
will be in support of the ELCA Good Gifts Program. We are hoping to
buy a farm and a cow! (a Family Farm cost $715) As of the 4th
weekend of October, we have collected $520.94 in Noisy Offering.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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We have big news! We have decided to offer baby quilts for those
friends and grandparents wanting something special for their babies
to snuggle in. Also we are making some colorful throws to cover up
while watching television this winter. They will be on display on
our altar rail as well as the first row of chairs in the front of
the church on the weekends of November 12 & 13 and November 19
& 20. Since we are not having a Christmas Festival, 50% of the
profit of any sales we make, over those two weekends, will go to
Trinity School and the other 50% will be put in the quilters fund
to purchase material and items needed to create more quilts. The
items not sold will be given to our usual charities; Red Cross,
Florida Lutheran Federation and Help Now. Please we need your help
to make this latest undertaking a success.
Irene Sisson and
Judie Peters Irene Sisson Judie Peters
Our Quilting Leaders
Trinity will have a Thanksgiving
Eve service on Wednesday,
November 23rd at 7 pm.
It’s that time of year again. You can find an order form for
Poinsettia plants on Pg 17 of your newsletter. You can tear this
page
off and use it or if you prefer, you can pick up a form in the
narthex. Remember, PRINT, so that we can read the names you are
listing. We’d hate to misspell anyone’s name. The deadline is
Sunday, December 11th. The order will be called in on Monday
morning, December 12th. Thank you!
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Trinity
Hilltoppers November News
Please join us for our November gathering
at one of everybody’s favorite dining spots
– the Red Lobster on West Vine Street.
Besides indulging in a lovely lunch, we’ll
engage in some “mixer games.” The first
Tuesday in the month is November 1 and
we’ll meet as usual at 12 Noon. Our October gathering was a
delightful
and spirit-building “Community of Faith”
enhancing time. Several folks (who had
been invited to share before hand) told
stories of how the community of faith at
Trinity has nurtured and uplifted them over
the years. We’ll do some more of this in
the future. In response to queries, we also shared
updates on previous members of the
Trinity family who are no longer with us or,
indeed, are now in their heavenly home. Okay senior Lutherans,
you know the drill,
make your reservation so we can make a
place at the table at Red Lobster for YOU.
Don Peters: [email protected],
407-931-1195
Pastor Pete: [email protected], 407-854-
04170 -PJZ
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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I can’t believe we have completed the first nine weeks of the
school year already! During this time, we survived Hurricane
Matthew, losing 2 days of school but fortunately God watched over
us and everyone was safe with no
property damage.
In an attempt to encourage excellent character traits and to
respect and be kind to each other, we are continuing the Random
Acts of Kindness program. When a student or teacher sees another
student helping or being kind to others they can nominate that
student to receive a Random Act of Kindness Award. Every Wednesday
during Chapel, one of the nominations is randomly selected and that
student will receive a beautiful Trinity Spirit T.Shirt that they
can wear at future Chapels or NUTS days, and certificates for a
kid’s meal at Burger King and Popeye’s. It is amazing how helpful
and kind our students are and if you ever pass through the Life
Center, please stop by and read all the nominations. Also please
take time to see all the amazing activities the
students have been involved in, especially
demonstrating how artistic they are.
Once again students are involved in the Christmas Shoe Box
Program in which they fill show boxes with gifts for children of
various ages. The boxes will then be mailed overseas to needy
children, these boxes quite often being the only gift they would
receive. Approximately 200 boxes were collected by the students and
staff last year and we hope to collect as many this year. Please
know you are welcome to support this event or our food drive to
make Thanksgiving food parcels for our needy families. Thank you
for all your support
at Trinity Lutheran School.
Sincerely,
Sheila Miles, Principal
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The flower chart for 2017 is now hanging in the hallway
(conference room end) for you to sign up to sponsor the flowers for
a specific weekend. What are the procedures: Cost: $25 to sponsor
the flowers Payment: You can use a flower envelope located in the
narthex or a regular offering envelope in one of the pews (just
mark “flowers” on the envelope). Drop your payment at least one
weekend before the date you are signed up for, in the offering
plate. What are the flowers for: You can email Vicki at
[email protected] with what your flowers are for or write it on
the envelope you are using to pay for the flowers. (in honor of, in
memory of, in celebration of…)
Trinity’s Harvest Dinner will take place on Sunday, November
20th immediately following the 10:30 am worship service, in the
Family Life Center. Trinity will provide the meat and you supply
the sides as follows: (last names starting with) A to F bring
appetizers G to P bring salads & side dishes Q to Z bring
desserts
(Please bring your side dish to serve at least 6 people.)
There is a sign up sheet in the narthex. It is important to sign
up so that we know how much meat to purchase.
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The Reverend William E. Hayman, Jr.
Bill, also known as “Sonny” to his family, joined the church
triumphant on October 18, 2016 after a 2-year battle with gastric
cancer. He was 66 years old. He was a faithful child of God and a
native of Wilmington, Delaware. He was the oldest of 10 children
born to Virginia and William Sr., who are both deceased. He was
devoted to his wife, Marge, and lived in Verandah Lakes at Stevens
Plantation, in Saint Cloud, FL. He was the loving father of two
daughters, Kecia and Linda, and a very proud grandfather to Larry
and Layla. His love for God and his love for his family were the
primary driving forces of his life. Bill was at peace in his garden
– be it flowers, vegetables or simply landscaping. He was an avid
Disney fan from the theme parks to the movies and everything in
between. Disney cruises were his favorite vacations. Finally, he
was dedicated to learning all about his ancestry and amassed quite
a collection of documents that traced his lineage back to the
1650’s. In 1968, Bill graduated from Wilmington High School and was
honored for scholastic achieve-ment and athletic performance. In
1973, Bill graduated from the University of Delaware with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. He was a
linebacker for the Fighting Blue Hens and played on the 1969 and
1970 NCAA College Division I East Football Championship teams.
After graduating from the University of Delaware he became an
elementary school teacher and taught mentally challenged students
in the Wilmington Public Schools. When he was not teaching, Bill
used his talents as the director of the Zion Lutheran Neighborhood
House outreach and witness program; he developed his own youth
services corporation, Camp Sonny, Inc., which specialized in
bringing enrichment programs to disadvantaged youth in the city of
Wilmington. His involvement in the community led to him being
honored as a finalist in the 1983 and 1984 annual recognition of
the Outstanding Young Man of Wilmington, Delaware. Before entering
the seminary, Bill was recruited to be a Boy Scouts of America
executive serving scouting as a community service director and an
urban relations specialist. Bill graduated from the Lutheran
Theological Seminary at Philadelphia in 1989. His journey as a
minister of the gospel led him to the following congregations:
Messiah Lutheran Church,
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Philadelphia, PA, where he served for three years; a one year
interim at St. John Lutheran Church also in Philadelphia; eight
years as pastor at the Lutheran Church of the Living Word, in
Columbia, Maryland and nine years at St. Timothy’s Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Dundalk, Maryland. During his many years as
Pastor, he served on various committees within the church and the
community. Bill retired from full-time ministry in 2010, when he
and Marge fulfilled their dream to become Floridians and enjoy
their slice of paradise. Bill is survived by his wife of 29 years
Marge, his two daughters, Kecia (Matthew) and Linda (Ramon) and his
two grandchildren, Larry and Layla. In addition, he is survived by
his siblings, Esther of Glendale, WI; Edward of Tampa, FL; Dale
(Colette) of Newark, DE; Jeffrey (Cynthia) of Milwaukee, WI; Wade
(Sue) of Dover, DE. He was loved and will be missed by a whole host
of family, friends, and colleagues in ministry. In addition to his
parents, Bill was pre-deceased by siblings: Debora, Linda, Allen
and Zachary. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November,
19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3016 W. Vine
Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34741. Memorial Contributions may be
made in his name to the American Cancer Society or to Trinity
Lutheran Church in Kissimmee, Florida.
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Trinity’s Youth will again host the Holden Vesper services for
Advent.
Your help is needed! We need people who can sing, dance, make
banners, prepare food, be greeters, run powerpoint, work lights,
video record, and pray for those who are producing, participating,
and attending these services. As you can see, we have a need for
all different skills and are hoping that you will join us in
preparing for Advent. The practices for the Advent Vesper services
will be on the following Wednesday dates: November 2nd November 9th
November 16th and possibly November 23rd
(Practice time is 6:59 pm until about 7:45 pm) The Advent Vesper
services will be held on the following Wednesday dates: November
30th December 7th December 14h December 21st
(The service time is 6:59 pm and will last approximately 20-30
minutes.) For those who would like to socialize and have some pizza
we will be in the Family Life Center from 6:00pm to 6:49. The
Social Time from 6:00 comprises of having some pizza, playing pool,
cards, Jinga, shoot hoops, hang out, do homework, etc. After
practices we have a few minutes of a voluntary Faith/Inspiration
time for about 6 -12 minutes. All are welcome to stay for this
time, if they so desire to participate. If you need a ride and need
to carpool, chat w/ us, as we have people who carpool/ride
share.
If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, insights, issues,
suggestions; please contact Douglas Lattman via e-mail
[email protected] or via text or voice phone, 407-989-9244 (sms or
voice) .
mailto:[email protected]
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FOR THE PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH during
November we will pray for the following Trinity
families:
November 6 – Tim, Terri, & Matthew Romberg;
Barbara Romney; Frances Rosa; Brian, Amie,
Spencer, & Ashlyn Ross; Faye Rud
November 13 - Marie Russo; Steve & Mary Beth
Salisbury; Devin Sanchez; Evanny & Eryelle Santos;
Chick, Lynda, & Natasha Sartini
November 20 – Jan Sauer; Frances Saunders;
David Scharfenberg; Douglas, Michelle, Kiersten, &
Kyle Scharfenberg; Aaron & Joelle Schmalzle
November 27 - Pr. Bob & Denise Schmalzle; Nevin
Schmick; Janet Schreiber; Arthur Schroeder;
Marlene Swartz
HOMEBOUND
Joe Brenner
Ray Halpin
Clara Humphrey
Larry Humphrey
Laura Jerstad
Jan Johnson
Virginia King
Milton Persram
Joyce Pielmeier
Betty Watkins
Arlene Vorse
PRAYER CONCERNS
ON-GOING PRAYERS
Pastor Bob Schmalzle
ELCA Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Synodical Bishop Robert Schaefer
Trinity’s families in transition
New Life Groups and their leaders
Trinity’s church & school leaders
Our members’ businesses
Peace where there is conflict
Our church staff, teachers & students
Federal, State & Local Gov’t leaders
Kissimmee Police & Fire Dept.
Unemployed & Underemployed
Fran Balcom
Julie Freet
Clara Humphrey
Larry Humphrey
Virginia King
Kathryn Linklater
Elroy Milliner
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PO2 Brian Bentley, U.S. Navy The Rev. Chris Conklin, Chaplin,
U.S. Air Force SGT Andrew Coutts, U.S. Marine PFC Levi Cowart, U.S.
Army Cpt. Eric Deitrick, U.S. Army National Guard PVT Dylan Gray,
U.S. Army CTMSA Timothy Horton, U.S. Navy PFC Tyler Horton, U.S.
Army SrA Logan Jenkins, U.S. Air Force SSG Corey Latsha, Special
Ops, U.S. Army CPN. Aaron Lynch, U.S. Air Force SGT Ildefonzo
Moran, U.S. Army Airman 1st Class AOAN Allan Paradis, U.S. Air
Force SSG. Mark Radius, U.S. Army AO3 John N. Shalla SrA Matthew
Somers, U.S. Air Force Chief Petty Officer, Matthew Venis, Navy
Counselor CW2 Scott Walter, U.S. Army
SrA Matthew Somers
CW2 Scott Walter
SrA Logan Jenkins
Scrip is a program where Trinity benefits when you purchase gift
cards through us. You pay the same price for the gift card that you
would have paid for it if you purchased it from a specific store or
restaurant. The benefit for Trinity is that a discount is given by
the vendor which goes to support Trinity School and scholarships.
Scrip forms are available in the narthex. Contact Vicki in the
church office if you have any questions. 407-847-4204
Are you planning on purchasing GIFT CARDS for family members for
the
Christmas holiday? If so, get them from Trinity! We’ll place an
order on Monday, December 5th and have them to you the next week in
plenty of time for the holiday. This will be the last order until
the new year.
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“Trinity Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered fellowship fed by
God’s Word, united with Christ, and empowered by the Holy
Spirit.”
November 2016
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