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Preaching this Sunday
Dr. Tom Petter,
TCC's Interim Senior Pastor, continues in the sermon series "Make Peace, Not War: Glorifying God with One Voice". His sermon this Sunday is entitled: "Our problem: Breaking the Pottery Barn Rule ," and is based on scripture found in Romans 1:16-23 and Psalm 106:19-23.
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LTA Bible Presentation This Sunday - Special Instructions for K-5 Children and Parents
This Sunday, October 23, at 9:30A, all children in
grades K-5 will begin the service with their parents to watch the first and second grade children receive their Bibles.
When you arrive at church, please check-in all your children, pickup name tags, escort infant-preschool children to their rooms, and bring K-5 children to the sanctuary.
Following the Bible presentation, kindergartners will be dismissed to the Parlor to connect with their small group leaders. Once the younger children have left, 1st-5th graders will be dismissed to the Lobby to connect with their small group leaders.
Pick up at the end of service is the same as usual.
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Photos Taken This Sunday, 10:30-11:00A, in the Parlor for TCC Photo Directory!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted a photo for TCC's photo directory! If you haven't already done so, please
email a good quality jpeg to [email protected] ASAP. Include the names of all those shown in the photo, as well as other family members not pictured. Regular attendees who are not members are encouraged to participate as well!
If you are unable to submit a photo, we will be taking pictures in the TCC parlor from 10:30-11A this Sunday October 23. This is also a great time to update your information. Our database is only as good as the information we input, so if you've moved, changed your email address, or want your cell number listed... please let us know!
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A Request From the Deacons
This comes as an unusual but necessary congregational request. Our bi-annual Deacons Fund donations are accepted during the Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve services. As the result of selfless and generous giving, the Deacons have been able to meet many major significant financial needs this year. As a result, our fund balance has been depleted.
If any individuals have been financially blessed and would like to consider making an extra donation to the Deacons Fund this year, your generosity would be deeply appreciated. Please mark your donations to the Deacons Fund on the memo line of your check.
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On Family Meals, and Arriving to Church on Time...
"Dinner's ready!" my mom would shout throughout the house. Though we had busy schedules, with two working parents and full-throttle Silicon Valley school schedules, my family always made time to eat together. TV off, cell phones off (ok, I was in high school before cell phones were a thing)...
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Habitat for Humanity - Serve our Community, November 5
Stephen Ministry Training Class
 TCC's "quiet ministry," Stephen Ministry, is now taking applications for our Stephen Ministry training class this fall. If you have ever thought about becoming a Stephen Minister, now is the time to check it out. Do you feel a need to be able to help people in a time of grief or do you wish you knew how to be a prayer partner for a friend who is hurting? This is an opportunity to use the gifts God gave you.
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Ladies, you are invited to our ANNUAL REFRESH LADIES RETREAT!
The theme for this year is "Cling" as we reflect on God's call to each of us to cling on to Him.
The retreat will be held on November 11-13, in Nashua NH.
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Teddy Sayonkon Foundation Scholarship Fund Raising Effort. Will You Help?
Teddy Sayonkon continues his mission work in Liberia with efforts to raise funds for nine highly motivated children to attend school this year. With no public school system, these Liberian youngsters will not receive an education unless they receive financial support. Less than $300 for each child will allow them to attend Christian schools this next year. The schools also provide an opportunity to receive Christian training, and the scholarships are a wonderful way to tangibly share the love of Christ through giving.
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: It is more blessed to give than to receive." Act 20:35.
Previously, six students received scholarships and are shown in the photos below:
Donations* of any amount can be made through the "Teddy Sayonkon Foundation*" and given to Teddy or Paul Church or mailed to PO Box 215, North Billerica 01862.
*(sorry, contributions are not tax deductible)
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Please consider volunteering once or twice a month at the Children's Ministry Welcome Desk. It's a great way to get to know our families and greet visiting families.
Interested? Contact Gail Hughson.
Girls Gathering - Change in Location!
Join us (5:30-6:45P) in RM 111 at TCC. All fourth and fifth grade girls are welcome to come and bring their friends.
Operation Christmas Child (OCC)
 Live the Adventure is participating in Operation Christmas Child (OCC) again this year!
This program, run by Samaritan's Purse, partners with churches worldwide to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After receiving shoebox gifts, many children are discipled through the Samaritan's Purse Bible study cours
e, "The Greatest Jo
urney", where they learn to become faithful followers of Christ and share their faith with others.
People of all ages can be involved in this simple, hands-on mission project, while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. We encourage you to make this a family project! It is a wonderful opportunity to serve together as a family. Whether or not you have children in Live the Adventure, it's a wonderful project to do with your teens, grandchildren, friends or neighbors.
Pick up an Operation Christmas Child information packet at the Children's Ministry Check-In Desk for more detailed instructions. Completed boxes should be returned to the lobby display area no later than Sunday, November 13th. More information, including stories and videos about families who send boxes and the kids who receive them, can be found at
www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Please contact Gail Hughson or Cheryl Alexander with any questions.
Live the Adventure Serves - Salvation Army Book Drive
We are excited to announce that we have started a partnership with Salvation Army-Waltham. Every afternoon they host a large group of children for "Kids Club", an afternoon homework club and activity time. Unfortunately, they lost many of their books due to water damage. Here's where we come in ... our LTA preschool through grade 5 kids have the opportunity to donate our gently used or new books-for kids in kindergarten through grade 8. This is a great opportunity to teach your children about serving and sharing. Please encourage them to pick out books to be donated and bring them to the Children's Ministry desk. We are looking forward to seeing how many great books can be donated and help this program.
Let's teach our children to be the hands and feet of Jesus!
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1. Our Student Ministries Team is excited for our Student Ministries Worship Service THIS SUNDAY, in Bradford Hall, from 9:30-10:30A!
We will continue our IDENTITY series...
2. High School Small Groups are headed to King's Bowling in Burlington this Sunday, October 23rd, from 11A to 2P!
Drop-off and Pick-up is at Bradford Hall at TCC. The cost for bowling
3. We are going CRACKABOUT CRAZY this Monday, from 7-8:30P at TCC!
All HS and MS students are invited to come play crackabout (dodge ball will no boundaries but 3 simple rules) for prizes.
4. MS Midweek next Wednesday from 7-8:30P at Bradford Hall!
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Music and Worship Ministry
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Children and Students - Join our Christmas Choirs!
 Children's Choir:
1st-5th grade boys and girls,
11:00-11:45A in RM 201
MS Girl's A Capella:
6th-8th grade girls,
10:45A-12P in Bradford, 2nd floor
A great opportunity for your child to connect with friends and worship God as we prepare to sing in the Lessons & Carols service, Sunday December 18th @ 9:30A.
Rehearsals begin October 30th!
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Choir Rehearsal - Thursday Nights, 7:00P in the Choir Room
The
Sanctuary Choir, directed by Adam Kurihara, is comprised of adults of all ages. The choir sings once per month in the Sunday morning services, as well as at special holiday services.
No audition required... Come; add your voice, as we worship through rehearsal together. Think you can't sing? Let us prove you wrong! All ages and abilities are welcome. [email protected]
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Knit Together (K-Tog) meets on Mondays at 10A-12P and 7-9P in the Parlor. All ages, all levels. Light refreshments are served. Bring personal projects to work on. We also make Prayer Shawls and lap blankets, hats and scarves for the Seafarers, and donate items to other organizations. Questions? Call Susan Foster at 508-358-5852.
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Rev. Allan Baldwin teaches this class, which is held in RM 205 from 9:30-10:30A each Wednesday. The class is currently studying 2 Timothy. Registration is NOT required and all are welcome to attend!
Precepts Women's Evening Bible Study
What
: Precept Upon Precept: Joshua: Conquering Your Enemies
When
: Wednesday Nights 7P-9P Sept. 21-Nov. 2
Where
: RM 205
Why
: Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Cost: $17 for workbook
RSVP
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For more information or to register, contact Missy Ringuette at
[email protected]
or 978- 298-5049.
Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study (WBS), 9:30-11:00A
Who is Jesus and why should it matter to me?
What did He do for me? What does He ask of me?
Mark: A Call to Discipleship
In the book of Mark we find Jesus as a teacher, miracle worker, Son of God and Son of Man, and the Servant of all. Against the backdrop of Jesus' submission to God as He faced death on a cross, Jesus' disciples are encouraged to be faithful to Him even as they suffer. Mark's Gospel is a call to discipleship-a call to follow the one true God as revealed in the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.
Join us on this exciting journey through the Gospel of Mark.
You can register on our website: www.tccwayland.org/wbs. If you have any additional questions before signing up, please feel free to contact Amy Canute at [email protected]. We would be happy to speak to you for any further information you wish!
Mom to Mom -
Friday mornings, 9:30A - 11:15A
Join us tomorrow morning at 9:30A for Mom to Mom! Ben Keyes will share his talk, "What Christian Humility is Not."
Ben
Keyes
grew up at L'Abri Fellowship in Southborough Massachusetts. He studied ethnomusicology at Brown University. After getting married, he and his wife Nickaela did graduate work at Regent College in Vancouver Canada where
Ben
studied Theology and the Arts.
Ben
and Nickaela have been working at L'Abri in Southborough since 2007. Their work involves teaching, tutoring and offering hospitality to the students who come to study at L'Abri. They have three children: Ellie, Abby and Noah.
Ben
loves to write and play music and is an amateur wood carver.
Fall Schedule:
10/21 - What Christian Humility is Not - Ben Keyes
10/28 - Workshop Week
11/4 - TBA
11/11 - No MTM, Veteran's Day
11/18 - Brunch
Please note that moms and children must be pre-registered. Placement in the children's program is offered on a first come, first served basis. Registration is open to children until October 8th.
To register; please visit: www.momtomomwayland.org.
The program registration fee is $55/year and scholarships are available.
The children's program fee is $75/year and scholarships are available.
"Each week, my kids and I walk out of Mom to Mom as better people."
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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 now
located in the basement at the rear of the sanctuary and 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 in the lobby stairwell. We only accept donations of non-perishable food and personal items.
TOP ITEMS CURRENTLY NEEDED:
Toilet Paper
Snacks - Popcorn, Crackers, Peanuts, etc.
Plastic Wrap / Sandwich Bags
Bleach
Rice
Mayo
Tomato Sauce in Jars
If you have any questions regarding donations, contact Diane or David Newcomb at
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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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Additional Ushers Still Needed...
Our mission:
To welcome every visitor and member to the house of God!
What is needed
: Ushers are absolutely critical in helping newcomers form their first impression of TCC. You help set the tone for the worship experience to come. 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 ONE
Sunday morning a month? Please contact Debbie Wilson at [email protected] or 508-358-7717.
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!
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Coffee Hour needs YOU!
Participation gives you and your group an opportunity to serve the Lord and is greatly appreciated by your fellow members.
Please sign up at the Connection Hub this Sunday or contact Robin Spinale, our new Coffee Hour Coordinator at [email protected]!
Missions Committee
Do you have a heart for missions? Would you consider serving on the Missions Committee?
The committee meets monthly to distribute church funds to missionaries and mission organizations that are involved with college, regional and foreign ministries. We address short term missions and one-time requests as well. The committee members correspond with these missionaries in the field to follow their progress, make sure their needs are met and their prayer requests addressed. It is the committee's responsibility to keep the congregation updated on missionaries we support; to report on progress, activities, needs, and prayer requests.
If you would like to volunteer or find out more information, please contact Carolyn Lippmann, Committee Chairperson, or David Jenkins, committee member, at
[email protected] or 508-358-5406 and
[email protected] or 508-380-4015.
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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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