Welcome to this week's edition of TCFinTouch
The e-newsletter of Trail Christian Fellowship
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As followers of Jesus, we meet throughout the week for worship, prayer, Communion, Bible study and fellowship. Our overall mission can be summed up as:
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Come worship with us this Sunday at 10am.
Pastor Bill Gallagher will be teaching. Children's
and Youth ministries meet at the same time in
their respective locations.
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Join Robert Milton in the Fireside Room next Wednesday evening. Service begins with worship at 6:30pm.
Children's ministries are at the same time.
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Our Sunday morning service has programs for
children and youth through 12th grade.
AWANA is for kids age 3 through 6th grade.
We meet
in the Youth Center on Wednesday nights from 6:15-8pm
Nursery and Children's Program for 0-2 years old.
Middle School and High School students meet in their respective locations.
Debbie Conley (Nursery-grade 5): 541.878.3501
Nate Bailey (High School): 541.951.6952
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Missed a message, or just want to hear it again? Visit the sermon audio archive and catch up on our studies, with the most recent sermons at the top.
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“The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.”
Psalm 23:1
I think it is safe to say that Psalm 23 is the most famous psalm. Many of us know it by heart. This psalm has provided hope for countless sheep throughout the ages. King David wrote this psalm from personal experience as a young man who tended his father's flocks. David might have been tending his flocks on the same Bethlehem pastures that heard the Christmas angels. He understood sheep, their value, their needs, their weaknesses, and their ridiculous characteristics.
Sheep are stupid! Growing up, I used to raise sheep for the county fair. Sheep are needy, dirty, defenseless, and dumb animals. They are always getting lost, getting hurt, and on death's door! It takes a good shepherd to care for the flock. It takes a good shepherd who understands what the needs are and to provide for them, so they lack nothing.
David knew what it was like to be running for his life. He knew hunger, pain, fear, disappointment, and loss. Yet, as David penned this psalm, he realized that the good shepherd always provided what was needed, one day at a time. The NIV renders the term for, “I shall not want,” as, “I lack nothing." Let’s look at the Psalm again; The LORD is my shepherd, I do not lack anything. The shepherd satisfies my needs.
Like sheep dependent on a shepherd, so we are to be dependent on our Lord. He is the only need that we should have. If we as sheep have other wants/needs, it means we have different “shepherds.” The late pastor Ray Stedman wrote, “It is that simple. If emptiness, loneliness, despair, and frustration exist in our lives, then the Lord is not our shepherd… if anyone or anything else is shepherding us, we are never satisfied.”
It says in Isaiah, we all are like sheep who have gone astray, each of us turning to our ways. I know this to be true. I’m a sheep, and I need a shepherd. What type of shepherd am I following? One that knows, cares, provides, finds me when I’m lost, even lays down his life for my needs (Jesus Christ, John 10)? Or, one that always leaves me wanting?
Once we as sheep start to admit that we need a shepherd, Jesus, we begin to understand that Jesus is all we need. The LORD, Jesus, is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Pastor Garret Harrington
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Thank you from the Pastors and Staff!
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We appreciate all your kind words of encouragement, notes, prayers, gifts, meals and goodies. May the Lord continue to provide you and your family with much insight and joy as you study His Word with us.
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MyTCF Users
MyTCF will be down for maintenance
Thursday, January 23
at 8pm PST through
Friday, January 24 at
1am PST. During this maintenance window, the Church Life app will not be available. You will not be able to log into your account or register for events.
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Is Service Cancelled?
To get instant notification when a Service is cancelled, subscribe to TCFinTouch and a special email will be sent to you. Notifications also appear in the Church Life app, our social media, and the Church Office phone greeting.
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Lost and Found
Lost and Found items will be donated at the end of January. Most found items are kept at the Information Counter. Lost Bibles are put on the wall rack in the Worship Center. Kids items are located in the Children’s Ministry Office in the Youth Center. Unclaimed items are donated frequently. Jacki: 541.878.3501 or [email protected]
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Praying the Scriptures
We meet Sundays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Adult Classroom. Anyone is welcome to attend, come regularly or when you can. We read a selected passage, discuss how it teaches us to pray and then spend time praying through that selected scripture for those in need, for our community and for the nations.
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Galatians: Paul's Manifesto
Wednesday, January 22
Join Pastor Travis on Wednesday evenings for a series through the book of Galatians.
6:30-8pm in the Fireside Room.
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Vertical Marriage
January 30 - February 27
Practically work towards a vibrant marriage built on a foundation of active faith. Sessions consist of a video, discussion and workbook. Held Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm in the Fireside Room. Cost is $20 per couple. Child care available.
Ben and Theresa Wewerka: 541.826.7489
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Evening Worship
Sunday, February 2
One hour of worship and Communion at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room. Child care available.
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Global Outreach Prayer
Monday, February 3 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Meet to pray for TCF supported partners and outreaches. Adult Classroom. All are welcome. No child care.
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Baptism
Sunday, February 9 at 12pm
Trail Christian Fellowship hosts several Baptisms each year. The next one is Sunday, February 9th. If you are ready to take this important step of faith, please listen to “The Obedience of Faith: Baptism", or pick up an audio CD from the Willingheart window in the foyer following any Sunday service. After a brief conversation with a TCF Pastor, you may register.
To speak with a Pastor, call the Church Office at 541.878.3501
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TCF's 40th Birthday Celebration
Sunday, February 23 at 6:30 in the Worship Center
You're invited to a birthday party! TCF is turning 40 and we're celebrating with food and fellowship as we reflect on God's faithfulness through stories from lives touched by His work through 40 years of Trail Christian Fellowship history.
There is no charge, but please register.
Child care up to 5 years old with advanced registration.
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Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway at Sunriver
March 6-8
This getaway is a fabulous weekend at beautiful Sunriver resort. It'll provide encouragement, hope and practical tools to help build and grow your marriage. Hotel cost is separate.
Register at weekendtoremember.com
Half-price off conference ONLY when you register Jan. 6-27 and use group name:
TCFMarriageMinistry
$100 discount Jan. 27 and AFTER if you use the same group name.
Ben and Theresa Wewerka: 541.826.7489
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Green Bag Day
Bring your bag to the food pantry box in the foyer near the Information Counter on or before Sunday, February 2.
The Green Bag Drive collected about 1,025 lbs. of food with donations from TCF in 2019. Thank you to everyone for helping us to provide food to local families.
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Single Ladies' Dinner
Monday, January 27
The Single Ladies monthly dinner is a great time to come together with our sisters in Christ and share a home cooked meal. It's a wonderful time sharing food, fun and fellowship. Held in the Fireside Room from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. No sign-up, just show up! All ladies are welcome.
Church Office: 541.878.3501
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Mom's Group
Tuesday, January 28
Moms and moms-to-be are invited to connect with other moms and children that are in the same phase of young family life. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the school year,*
9-11am in the Youth Center Great Room. We share a brunch breakfast, teaching, and great fellowship. Children are welcome to participate, and childcare is available. Pick up a calendar in the Nursing Mom's Room.
Contact Debbie Conley for more information: 541.261.2605
*During the summer months, the Mom's group still meets at private homes.
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Women’s Bible Study
For our Spring study, Janis Rubus will teach through the Gospel of John chapters 13-21. We will meet Friday mornings February 7 - March 27 from 9-11:30am in the Fireside Room. Cost is $10. If you’re paying with cash or check, please still register.
Child care available for nursery – 6th grade.
Church Office: 541.878.3501
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AWANA
AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) is a global, nonprofit ministry committed to the belief that the greatest impact for Christ starts with kids who know, love, and serve Him. AWANA is for kids age 3 through 6th grade. Register in the Sunday School foyer Sunday through Thursday, or click the link below to download documents to fill out and bring in to the Children's Ministry Office. Let us help your kids and grand-kids hide God's Word in their hearts, Wednesdays at 6:15pm.
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Prayer Warriors by Email
If you would like to be a regular part of praying for the Children's Ministry and receive an email prayer letter periodically to keep up with what God is doing with the next generation, email [email protected] to get on the list. This will be a blind copy email and your email address will not be shared with others.
Debbie Conley: 541.878.3501
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Trail Life USA
Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered outdoor character development adventure program for boys and young men ages 5-17. TCF’s Trail Life troop meets every other Thursday from 6:30-8pm during the school year. For more information about the Trail Life USA organization, click
HERE
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- For TCF’s Troop Information, and to confirm meeting times, contact Matthew Paradela: 541.625.0359
Our next meeting is Thursday, January 23 from 6:30-8pm at TCF.
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American Heritage Girls
American Heritage Girls is a faith-based character building program for girls ages 5-18. Girls learn leadership and team building skills while growing spiritually. TCF’s AHG troop meets every other Thursday from 6:30-8pm during the school year.
- For Trail Christian Fellowship Troop information and to confirm meeting times, please call Karrie Hovis at 541.951.3135 or email [email protected]
- For more details about the American Heritage Girls organization, click HERE.
Our next meeting is
Thursday, January 23
from 6:30-8pm at TCF.
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Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-Step program that helps participants live fuller lives by breaking the chains of addiction. Join us at 6pm every Tuesday for dinner and fellowship, followed by the meeting at 6:30. Celebrate Recovery is for any and all who struggle with addiction, abuse, hurts, habits, or hangups.
If you have questions or need child care, call Paige Winfrey 541.878.3501 or send an email to
[email protected]
. You can also keep up with Celebrate Recovery on our
Facebook
page.
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Pacific Bible College is looking for a
Spanish teacher.
541.776.9942
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Redemption Ridge is looking for Care Specialists to work directly with the girls at Grace House. This is an amazing opportunity to affect the lives of hurting teenage girls. The job is located in the upper Rogue area. For more information please call Redemption Ridge 541.816.4415 or email
[email protected]
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March for Life 2020
Sunday, January 26
You are welcome to join Josephine County Right to Life in their annual March for Life
to commemorate the Roe v. Wade ruling for abortion in 1973 and the over 60 million
child victims.
Josephine County Courthouse - 6th and B Streets
Gather at 1pm - March starts at 1:30pm
The Rally is at 2:15pm at Riverside Park in the main pavilion after the march
No RSVP necessary
Allison Williams: 541.787.0727
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Connecting with the Community
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If you've been hunting for small group fellowship and Bible study, check our website. There's no better opportunity to reach out and connect with brothers and sisters. Pastor Travis: 541.878.3501 or [email protected]
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Thank you for visiting TCFinTouch
the weekly e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
18881 Hwy 62
Eagle Point OR 97524
Church Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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