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September 18, 2014
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Parking Issues at TCC - Please help!!

As everyone knows, parking is very limited in our TCC lot. If you are physically able, please park remotely in the Town Building Lot (see  Town Building parking lot map.) You may drop off people or paraphernalia and then proceed to the parking lot. This will leave parking spots for visitors, the handicapped, our older population and those with young infants and toddlers. Please do not park along the sides of the driveway, as these areas must be kept clear for fire lanes.

 

This Weekend

  

Saturday Men's Breakfast and Bible Study at 8A in Phillips Hall

     All are welcome to attend!

 


    

Saturday Night Life (SNL) - This Saturday at 5P

           Kyle Smethurst, TCC's Student Ministries Pastor, will be preaching this week. Saturday Night Life is our contemporary worship service at TCC.  SNL's mission is to invite people to experience God's grace through the message of Christ and to grow together in Christian community.  Our hope is to help connect people to God and His story by extending the love of Christ to the Metro West area.  SNL offers a casual atmosphere, so come as you are!

  


 

The Teaching at SNL This Fall Will be Different from Sunday Mornings.
Here is a glimpse of what we will be teaching at SNL this fall:

"Come..."  A Series on the Invitations of Jesus

            There is something everyone loves about being invited to something or somewhere with someone.  To hear the words, "come join me", "come on over", or "come, hang out with me" sends a message of inclusion, acceptance and connection.  The gospels are filled with examples where Jesus invited people to come and join him.  What does Jesus invite people to?  Where does Jesus invite people to go?  To become?  This series will help you consider the invitations of Jesus, and his call on our life.

            

 


Sunday Morning Adult Ed with Dr. Tom Petter, 9:30A in RM 214

            This class will continue to study the Book of Hebrews.


 

Preaching this Sunday

            Pastor Todd continues preaching about the Disciple Making Journey, with "Part 3: Heart Values" this Sunday.


 

 

Wayland aLive! This Sunday at 2P
 
Live Music for the Wayland Community
 
www.tccwayland.org/alive

 Concerts are free and open to the public.
Refreshments and fellowship with the artists following the concert in Phillips Hall.
 

Sunday * September 21 * 2:00P - an afternoon of gospel music with  Margaret Holmes Cole and the Gospel Love Tones

 
Free Admission (donations welcome)
 

The Gospel LoveTones are a group of dedicated brothers with the gift of music embedded in each of them. With years of performances behind their belt, they leave audiences in awe.

Much of the influence that goes into creating their musical style comes from historically southern African American religious culture and harkens back to a time when the voice was the only instrument available.

Gospel piano powerhouse (and grandmother!) Margret Holmes Cole joins these brothers for an exciting afternoon of worship.

Margret Holmes will also be sharing her music in our morning worship services at 9:30A and 11A

For more info about the Gospel Love Tones visit 
http://gospellovetones.org

  
Starting in September...

 

Wednesday Morning Bible Study, 9:30A, RM 205

           Dr. Tom Petter, one of TCC's Pastoral Associates and Associate Professor of Old Testament at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, will teach two classes this fall; one on Sunday mornings (see above) and a Wednesday Morning Bible Study. This class will continue to study the Book of Romans. No registration required and all are welcome to attend!


 


 

  

FALL SPIRITUAL LEGACY CLASS AT TCC 

            Write and preserve your Christian faith journey for your family and future generations. Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30P in RM 214. The classes will run from September 17 - October 29. Please bring a laptop, tablet or pen and paper to each workshop. To register please contact Judith Warren at 781-910-8535 or judy.warren@comcast.net.


 


 

ALPHA  

             Alpha is a ten week course that explores the Christian faith in an informal, fun and friendly environment.  Through a series of talks and small group discussion, participants will engage in topics such as, 'Who is Jesus?', 'Is there more to life than this?', 'How can we have faith?'.  More than 15 million people worldwide have been part of the Alpha course.  We will be hosting Alpha this fall on Wednesday evenings beginning September 17th, through November 24th, from 6:45P-8:30P.  Alpha registration will remain open for the next couple of weeks.   

 

            If you are interested in participating in Alpha, or know of a friend who might be interested in attending, stop by the Connection Hub for more information on details of the course.  If you would like to register for Alpha, please use the registration process on our website (www.tccwayland.org/alpha).  

 

TCC Women's Bible Study, Thursdays 9:15-11A 

            Women of all ages and life stages are welcome to join us for worship, prayer and learning about the powerful truths and inspired writings of Paul in the book of Romans. Meeting Thursdays from 9:15-11A beginning on Thursday September 18, for coffee, light breakfast, and discussion after listening to insightful teaching leader Kathy Vanaria, ordained minister and missionary to Papua New Guinea for 25 years.  This year's registration includes your own copy of the NIV Serendipity Bible for your group study guide.

 

 Register online NOW! Who will you bring with you? Looking forward to seeing you!  

 

 

 

 

Mom to Mom Begins Tomorrow!

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Register online NOW!    

 

     Mom to Mom, a program that provides support and encouragement for local moms, begins THIS Friday, September 19th at 9:30A.  This week's speaker is Mom to Mom Program Director, Tonya Peck.  If you are not able to participate in our regular weekly program but would like to sit in on our lectures, you may do so at no charge. If you know someone who might like to attend, please invite them. Speakers begin at 9:30A on Friday mornings. 

Tonya moved to Wayland 9 years ago with her family and has been attending Mom to Mom ever since.  Starting as a small group leader, she has been on the Mom to Mom planning team for the last 3 years.  Tonya has 3 children in 6th, 4th and 2nd grade and has been married to her husband Rich for 12 years. Tonya is a dance mom, hockey mom, dog lover, struggling vegetable gardener, occasional crafter and sewer, revived exercise enthusiast, and fan of trying new recipes.  

            We hope you can join us for our opening session!  If you are not able to participate in our regular weekly program but would like to sit in on our lectures, you may do so at no charge. If you know someone who might like to attend, please invite them. Speakers begin at 9:30A on Friday mornings.

                      

     For the schedule of speakers and topics visit www.momtomomwayland.org or "Like" us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mom-to-Mom-Metrowest/103450339591 ) and you will receive updated speaker information in your news feed. Audio files of most lectures will be made available on our website.

 

 

Saturday, September 27; 8:30A - 12:30P
Trinitarian Congregational Church, Wayland, MA
Cost: $10 per person

Register TODAY

 

Join us for our high-energy, 1-day learning-community experience focused specifically on helping Christ followers across New England understand and engage in the Matthew 28:19-20 "Disciple-Making" paradigm. Topics include "Disciple-Making Defined", "The Incredible Commission", "Sowing and Reaping", "Why Sunday-Only Isn't Enough", "Heart Values of a Disciple-Maker", "A Way of Life, A Way of Leading".


Using Jesus' life and teachings as our primary reference source for information and guidance, this seminar has been created to serve two key purposes: 

  • To help each of us gain a stronger, biblically-guided understanding of what a Jesus-following, disciple-making "way of life" looks like
  • To help each of us faithfully and effectively make this a reality in our daily lives.

Seminar study materials will be provided. 

Vision New England

38 Westview Dr.

Sanford, ME 04073

www.visionnewengland.com

 

 
Register online here.
 

 

 

Welcome Brunch, September 28th    

      On Sunday, September 28, the staff will be hosting a Welcome Brunch following the 11A service.  The Welcome Brunch is a gathering for anyone who is new to TCC in the last year or so, and is interested in learning more about the mission and vision of TCC, meeting Pastor Chris and the rest of the staff, and learning about the process of becoming a member.  If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the Communication card on Sunday or by using the online form here.

      The Welcome Brunch will last about an hour.  Childcare will be available.  We would love for you to join us!

 

  
Announcements

Coffee Hour needs YOU!

If you enjoy 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! You don't even have to provide snacks - just make, set up and clean up the coffee and tea! (Easy instructions provided - click here to see what is involved!)

 

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 will be no coffee! ( How to use the Coffee maker - click here)   Please sign up at the Connection Hub this Sunday, or contact the church office at office@tccwayland.org.

 


 

 "Disciple-Making Journey" Church-Wide Study for LIFE Groups 

     As part of our teaching series at TCC this fall, LIFE Groups will be will be working through a study together on the Disciple-Making Journey principles.  The Disciple-Making Journey Study will run from the week of October 6-November 10.  LIFE Groups will receive study materials to discuss and work through together over these six weeks.  This is a great opportunity to consider joining a LIFE Group in order to grow in community with others.   If you are currently in a LIFE Group, please talk with your host for more information.  If you are interested in joining a LIFE Group, please contact Pastor Todd (pastortodd@tccwayland.org), for more information.  By God's grace we are becoming a Disciple-Making Church! 
 

Donation links for the Ebola Crisis in Liberia

      At the ELWA campus where Rick has worked since 1995 there are two organizations running Ebola isolation treatment centers. If you are interested in supporting the work Rick and Dr. Brantley were doing at the hospital and Ebola Isolation Units at ELWA in Liberia, below are links to give financially to the organizations.

  1.       The first is SIM (Serving in Missions), the missions organization he works for and you can earmark money you give to them specifically to go to the project for Ebola in Liberia.               Click here for the to their giving page.    Under country enter "Liberia"  Project 095217-091 "Ebola Crisis in Liberia"

2.         The second organization is Samaritan's Purse, they are running a 200-bed isolation ward also on the ELWA campus.  Click link here and then click on the "West Africa Ebola Response". 

 

  
Student Ministries
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Student Ministries Worship Service this Sunday--all 6th-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 students (and 8th graders), don't miss  Worcester Serve this Sunday from Noon-3P! 
      Meet at Bradford Hall with your clothing and toiletries donations...pick-up is at Bradford Hall at 3P!


Remember, there are NO High School Small Groups this week...


 

 

There will be NO Monday Night Hoops next week.

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Children's Ministry

SAVE THE DATES

 

  • Children's Ministry Kick-Off Dinner  

            The Children's Ministry dinner will be September 26, 6:30P.   All children's ministry volunteers (and spouses) are welcome.   There is a sign up sheet by the check-in desk.  

 

  • Bible Presentation October 19, 2014    

            Children in first grade will receive their Bibles on October 19, in the 9:30A service.  Second graders, new to TCC, will also receive a Bible.  

 

Music and Worship

Ugandan Kids Choir visiting in November - Host Families Needed!

            This November we are excited to host the Ugandan Kids Choir for our next "Wayland aLive!" concert on November 16th. They will be sharing traditional African music and raising support and awareness on behalf of children around the world in need of sponsorship. During their stay we are looking for 4 households to help us host 2-3 children and one adult from 11/16 in the evening until through the morning of 11/18. A great opportunity for families to build relationships with children from around the world!

            For more info email adam@tccwayland.org or visit www.childcareworldwide.org/choir.

 


 

Choir Rehearsals Thursday Evening at 7P in the Choir Room (201)     

      The choir sings 2 Sundays per month and is open to all ages and experience levels.

Contact adam@tccwayland.org if you are interested in joining this season!

 

 


 

TCC Youth Choir 

     The TCC Youth Choir seeks middle school and high school students interested in forming a seasonal choir to sing for services in December. Contact adam@tccwayland.org if you are interested!
 
  
Calling all musicians!

        Do you play a string, woodwind, or brass instrument? If so, we need you in the coming year!  Seasonal musical opportunities abound. Please email Adam at music@tccwayland.org for more information.



Missions
  

Mission Moment This Sunday and Starlight Walkathon October 4th

     Rev. Dr. Brian Gearin reports on Starlight, a ministry of Emmanuel Gospel Center in Boston, dedicated to equipping individuals and churches to build life-changing relationships with people affected by homelessness.  Founded in 1990, Starlight serves over 700 people each year. The upcoming Walkathon on Saturday, October 4th is an opportunity to participate in the annual fundraiser event and see their multifaceted approach to serving the needy during a neighborhood walk through the streets of Boston. Sign up to walk on their website http://egc.org/starlight/2014walkathon  or see Brian between services this Sunday in Phillips Hall.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

 

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please visit the TCC "How to Serve" page at http://www.tccwayland.org/serve.php.

 

Additional Ushers Needed - Especially for the Second Service

Our mission:  To welcome every visitor and member to the house of God!

What is needed: We really need to beef up our Usher 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, handing out bulletins or collecting the offering.  You are making people feel welcome!

Could you help: 1 Sunday a month?  Please contact Debbie Wilson at office@tccwayland.org or call the church office at 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 some new helpers.  Offering counters work in pairs.  Contact Aimee Mury at Contributions@tccwayland.org or 508- 358-7717, x303 if this might be a way you could help out.  Training provided! 

 

 


      The TCC Food Pantry, "Loaves & Fishes" offers assistance to those of TCC and the surrounding community who need help with 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 .  There is a 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:

Liquid Cleaners - Lysol, Pine Sol, Mr. Clean, etc

Hamburg Helper, Chicken Helper, Tuna Helper

Jelly


 

If you have any questions regarding donations, contact Diane or David Newcomb at diane.newcomb@comcast.net or david.newcomb@comcast.net


 

"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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Thanks for reading and hope to see you this weekend.
Sincerely,

 
Debora Wilson
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Trinitarian Congregational Church | 53 Cochituate Rd Wayland MA 01778 | www.tccwayland.org