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A Note from Pastor Chris...
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May 21, 2015 Dear TCC Family, Jesus said, 'You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses..." (Acts 1:8) This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. It is the day in the liturgical calendar when we commemorate the disciples' empowerment for mission through the Holy Spirit. This is also Memorial Day weekend; the time of year when we remember those who have given their lives in the service of our country in the armed forces. I am grateful for the gift of the Holy Spirit empowering me to bear witness to Christ as I minister to those who serve our country. And I am praising God that this same Holy Spirit will unite us in spirit and in truth as we worship the Father, through the Son this weekend. Peace in Christ, Pastor Chris
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Facilities Presentation and Proposal Feedback
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When it comes to our current physical plant, quite simply, we can't stay where we are. We are in a financially unsustainable position by trying to maintain the 4 buildings we currently have. So quite simply, we have to simplify. We need to maximize our stewardship of the main church structure built in 2009, and streamline our footprint, so that our facilities serve the mission of our church. The attached letter outlines a corporate call toward simplicity that will result in increasing freedom to be more generous toward those being and making disciples among and through our church. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read these important communications about our facilities recommendations
During an All Church Meeting last Sunday, May 3, the Facilities Planning Committee shared a more in-depth presentation of their findings and recommended proposal. This presentation can be viewed here.
An audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.tccwayland.org/sermons.php
We've heard from many of you regarding the proposed recommendations for our facilities. We want to hear if any in the congregation have further comments or concerns. In order to keep the conversation going and address all questions, comments and concerns, an online form has been set up to allow for further feedback. Please take a moment to fill one out. The boxes will expand to accommodate your input.
Thank you,
The Facilities Planning Committee: Rich Lipmann, Doug Sacra, Mary Shahian, Ken Vona, Debbie Wilson and Pastor Chris Ziegler
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Saturday Men's Breakfast and Bible Study This Saturday at 8A in Phillips Hall All are invited to attend! Saturday Night Life (SNL) is Now on Summer Hiatus Preaching this Sunday
Pastor Todd will preach this Sunday. The title of his sermon will be "The Power to Reconcile", based on scripture found in 1 John 4:7-19.
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Attention Parents of all 2015 TCC Graduates
Please call or email the office with the name of your graduate's high school or college by June 8th. Please include the name of the school and, if applicable, the degree earned or future plans. Our graduates will be recognized and honored in our church bulletin on June 14th. Contact the office at 508-358-7717 or [email protected].
Collecting School Supplies, Clothes and Shoes for Liberia - Deadline is THIS Sunday!
TCC member Teddy Sayonkon will be traveling back to his native Liberia in early June and would like to send supplies ahead to be distributed to a school while he is there. The Missions Committee will help Teddy collect and ship the following items for school students, ages 3-16:
Note books/ copy books, pencils, pens, crayons, rulers, sneakers, shoes, clothes Please bring donations to TCC by May 24. There will be a labeled collection area in the stairwell off the lobby. Monetary donations are also welcome; contact Teddy directly at 978-761-5239 or [email protected]
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SOUTHBOROUGH L'ABRI SUMMER LECTURE SCHEDULE 2015 All lectures begin at 8:00 pm Join us for tea and treats starting at 7:45pm All lectures are held at L'Abri Fellowship 49 Lynbrook Road
Southborough, MA 01772
May 22 What's Wrong with Education in America and What We Can Do About It? - Tyler Thigpen May 29 Father Wound and its Impact on Your Spiritual Journey - Rev. Doug Calhoun June 5 Every Christian is Adopted - Dick Keyes June 12 Even Death on a Cross: Crucifixion in the Social World of Antiquity - Joshua Chestnut June 19 Jesus' Challenge to Doubt - Dick Keyes June 26 "Follow Your Heart -- or Else": The Tyranny of Feelings in Pop Music - Ben Keyes July 3 Why was the "First" Fourth of July Important? - Dick Keyes July 10 The World is the Lord's Temple: Reading Genesis 1 Through Ancient Eyes - Joshua Chestnut July 17 Humility, Part I: What Christian Humility is Not - Ben Keyes
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Children's Ministry
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KIDS' WEEK - SON ROCK KIDS CAMP
Hilarious Skits, Crafts, Recreation, Music & More!
June 29 - July 2, 9A - 12 noon Kids' Week (KW) is for children entering kindergarten through entering grade 5. Infant care and a preschool program are available for children of KW volunteers. Please invite your friends' kids and your kids' friends! Volunteer and Camper Registration forms are now available. Volunteer Application Form Camper Registration Form |
May Calendar
Student Ministries Worship Service this Sunday--all 5th -12th graders are welcome!
Come early for a pancake breakfast and hangout time with friends and leaders; worship, led by our Student Band, begins at 9:45A!
High School Small Groups this Sunday Night, 7-8:30P, at Bradford Hall! Join us for Monday Night Hoops, 7-8:30P, at the TCC Gym! Next Wednesday, all 5th -8th grade students are invited to join us at Middle School Midweek! * All 5th graders are invited to participate in our final Student Ministries Worship Services (Sunday, May 24th and 31st, 9:30-10:30A) and Middle School Midweeks (Wednesday, May 27th and June 3rd) of the program year!
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ATTENTION Graduating Seniors!
We are excited to honor your achievements and celebrate what God has done in your lives in the coming weeks.
Please take note of the following announcements:
1. Parents/Students, please call or email the office with the name of your graduate's high school or college by June 8th. Please include the name of the school and, if applicable, the degree earned or future plans. Also, please email 5 photos of your Graduating Senior for our Senior Banquet Slide show to [email protected].
2. Our Senior Banquet, for graduating high school seniors, will be held on Wednesday, June 10th, from 6-8P at Bradford Hall. Don't miss this special meal and rich opportunity to celebrate!
3. "Senior Speak" is happening in the Student Ministries Worship Services, 9:30-10:30A, this Sunday, May 24th, and next Sunday, May 31st. All parents are invited to come and support their graduating seniors as they reflect on life and faith.
4. All graduating seniors (High School, College, Graduate School, etc.) will be recognized and honored in our church bulletin and at both Worship Services (9:30/11A) in the Sanctuary on Sunday, June 14th.
Upcoming Special Events
Middle School Girls' Retreat, Friday, May 29th, 5P-9P
High School Boys' Sleepover, Friday, May 29th - Saturday, May 30th, 5P-9A, Bradford Hall
High School Girls' Retreat, Friday, June 12th - Sunday, June 14th
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NEXT SUNDAY (5/31) - TCC Choir Presentation For the final choir Sunday of the season, the choir will be presenting a special anthem written for TCC based on the beautiful Puritan prayer, The Valley of Vision. The choir premiered this piece in the fall and would like to share it with you one more time. As we finish the year we pray, "Grant that what we sing with our lips, we may believe in our hearts, and what we believe in our hearts, we may show forth in our lives." Be sure to thank a choir member for all their hard work this year! |
Mom to Mom is Now on Summer Hiatus If you are a mom who would like to be a part of this ministry or know someone who could benefit from it, please contact us at www.momtomomwayland.org.
TCC Women's Bible Study is Now on Summer Hiatus
Prayer Shawl / Lap Blanket Ministry
Visit the Parlor to see the items you may give to a new mom, a friend for comfort, or a grieving family, etc. All you need is there to make the gift special. Questions? Call Susan Foster 508-358-5852
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TCC runs on volunteers! Please visit the TCC "How to Serve" webpage at http://www.tccwayland.org/serve.php for more information. Here are a few current opportunities:
Panera Pick Up
Each Sunday morning, we receive donations of day-old goodies from Panera's in Wayland to supplement our Coffee Hour. Would you like to join the rotating pick-up team? If so, please contact Melvyn Wing at 978-821-8947 or [email protected].
Volunteer Offering Counters Needed
Are you accurate and reliable? Volunteers count the weekly offering (mostly checks) for deposit each Sunday, and we are in need of new helpers. Offering counters work in pairs. Contact Aimee Mury at [email protected] or 508- 358-7717, x303 if this might be a way you could help us. Training provided!
Coffee Hour needs YOU!
If you enjoy having a cup of coffee while chatting with others after Sunday service, please sign-up (alone or with your Small Group) to host a coffee hour! Participation gives you and your group an opportunity to serve the Lord and is greatly appreciated by your fellow members. If no one signs up, there are no refreshments or fresh cream! Please sign up at the Connection Hub this Sunday or contact the church office.
Additional Ushers Needed
Our mission: To welcome every visitor and member to the house of God!
What is needed: We really need to beef up our Usher volunteer teams.
Ushers are absolutely critical in helping newcomers form their first impression of TCC. You help set the tone for the worship experience. You are representatives of God's kingdom. You're not just opening doors, providing information, handing out bulletins or collecting the offering, you are making people feel welcome! Could you help 1 Sunday morning a month? Please contact Debbie Wilson at [email protected] or 508-358-7717.
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The TCC Food Pantry (Loaves & Fishes) offers assistance to those of TCC and the surrounding community who need help providing for themselves and their family. If you are in need, please feel free to visit the church office for assistance from the food pantry. The food pantry is open on Sunday mornings or during regular church office hours.
We gratefully accept donations to the TCC "Loaves & Fishes" Food Pantry. Please find the collection bin on a table near the lobby stairwell. We only accept donations of non-perishable food and personal items.
WE RESPECTFULLY ASK YOU NOT TO DONATE ANY OPEN OR EXPIRED ITEMS - WE JUST HAVE TO THROW THEM AWAY!
TOP ITEMS NEEDED:
Windex
Dish Detergent
Hair Conditioner
Lysol Disinfectant Cleaner
Bottled Juice
Ketchup / Mayo
If you have any questions regarding donations, contact Diane or David Newcomb at [email protected] or [email protected]
"From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." Luke 12:48
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Daily Bible Reading Resources
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Thanks for reading and hope to see you this weekend.
Sincerely,
Debora Wilson
Trinitarian Congregational Church
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