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 10:00 a.m. Pastor Rick Booye will continue our study through Philippians. Children's and Youth ministries meet at the same time in their respective locations.
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Join us in the Fireside Room next Wednesday
night. Pastor Bill Gallagher will begin our study through Nehemiah
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Service begins with worship at 6:30 p.m. 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 to 8:00 p.m.
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
Dakota Lacombe (Middle School): 541.951.1100
Nate Bailey (High School): 541.951.6952
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Sunday, September 29
Pastor Travis Connick
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Wednesday, October 2
Pastor Bill Gallagher
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If you missed a service, or live out of our area, we invite you to listen to our recent teachings from Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights by clicking the link below.
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The Parable of the Fish
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Matthew 13:47-50
Once there was a civilization of fish. It was not a bad life really. Swimming came naturally. The watery environment supplied all that was necessary to fishness and the fish adapted to the temperature of their world. There were big fish and little fish, fat fish and skinny fish, good fish and bad fish. They were generally busy with survival, but survival was not impossible and it was all they had ever known. They gathered in schools and learned from each other about being fish. They had fish meetings, lived in fish families, planned fish careers.
Life as a fish did have its risks. The only way to grow was to eat other, smaller fish, which was a serious drawback as long as you were little, but became easier the bigger you got. The large and wise old fish felt it was equitable and the small, young fish didn't get to vote. There were no small old fish.
Occasionally, certain fish of a particular sort would speak about what they called "Life Above". You see, the fish universe stopped at a clearly marked border overhead, known as the Eternal Plane. No one knew for sure what it was or how it had arrived, but it had always been there and above that point it was known that no fish could survive. Sometimes fish died of natural causes and floated upward to this plane where they just drifted away. The whole situation presented the fish world with a perplexing question--what's up there?
The ones who spoke of these issues held that there was some form of life "up there" which was larger and more powerful, somehow more "real". They taught that there was a whole world out of reach to fish in their natural state, inhabited by creatures radically different from anything the fish had ever known. It was said by some fish, who seemed to know, that someday all fish would be drawn through the Eternal Plane and have to answer for all their fish-deeds to Someone in that other world. In order to prepare for this, these fish recommended repentance and faith, which would offer life in the Eternal Plane forever.
These thoughts were added to by personal stories of some who had had the "out of water experience". They had achieved this by starting deep and rushing headlong to the edge of the universe, momentarily breaking through and then re-entering life again. No scientific knowledge could be developed in this field of study, however, because the experimenters would either return quickly or simply disappear forever. And those who did return were confused and unable to adequately describe what they had seen.
But most fish didn't believe or even have time to think about such things. They had places to swim, things to do, others to eat. Life was more than full.
The fish universe burbled along for many millennia. In every generation there were those who took the "life above" seriously and swam in a way which reflected their faith. They became known as the "good ones", but it was not a complement. The vast majority of fish were committed to other ways of understanding their universe, ways that made more room for what they wanted to do and think.
Then one day the unthinkable happened. The fish universe began to close in. There were great ripples in the Eternal Plane overhead and then a terrifying, crushing togetherness. The fish swam furiously against the inexorable pressure, but to no avail. Some overwhelming power was lifting them toward the Eternal Plane. It all happened so fast. There were so many unfinished fish tasks, so many unsung fish songs, so many dashed fish hopes. All gone.
In the other world the fish were separated into two groups, good fish and bad fish. This was quite infuriating to the bad fish (much the larger group) because they had always thought of themselves as really good at heart, though they had violently rejected the concept of ultimate goodness. And they thought it was unfair and wrong that they should be all piled together as if there were no other distinctions. After all, even among the bad fish, there were some who were worse than others, and the somewhat good ones bitterly resented being classed with the much worse ones. They wanted a chance to argue with the mighty creatures that handled them but lacked the capacity to understand or communicate. And there was a strange sound in the distance. Something they had never heard before—a furnace.
Just a thought…
Pastor Rick
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Mexico Outreach Information Meeting
Sunday, October 13
Anyone is welcome to attend an Information Meeting for a planned Mexico trip during Christmas week 2019. Our team will build a house and participate in outreach to the children and people of the community. 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Teen Room. No sign up, just show up.
Matthew Paradela: 541.625.0359
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Wes and Jerrie Moore are starting a community group on October 13th at their home in Eagle Point. Meetings will be Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Please call 541.879.1034 for more information.
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GriefShare
Monday, October 14
A series on grief recovery that occurs Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. until December 2. Topics include: grief's journeys, challenges, coping, heaven and more. No child care and cost is $25. You're welcome to attend a class before paying to see if it's a good fit for you, but please register first.
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Partner Update
Sunday, October 20
Join us after service for partner update from Malou serving in the Dominican Republic. A light lunch will be served. No child care. No sign up, just show up.
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Evening Worship
Sunday, October 20
Join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room for one hour of
meditative worship and Communion
. Child care available.
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No Hallelujah Hoedown
TCF is not having the Hallelujah Hoedown this year.
Please check out the events hosted by other churches in the valley!
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A Closer Look into Celebrate Recovery
Sunday, November 3
If you want to know more about how the Lord can help you to overcome ANY hurts, habits and hang-ups, join us from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room to hear what CR is really all about. We'll show a brief video, share testimonies and encouragement of God's healing grace. A light lunch will be served. No child care. No sign up, just show up.
Greg and Paige Winfrey: 541.821.0459
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Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Drive has begun! Suggested gift lists and shoe boxes are in the foyer or see the flyer. You can bring in items for Awana kids to pack or bring your filled shoebox to TCF on or before November 10th.
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Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway
November 22-24
The difference between a good marriage and a great one is hard work. FamilyLife’s Marriage Getaway offers couples biblical wisdom and a safe environment to work on marriage relationships.
Locations include: Portland, OR and Sacramento, CA (Nov. 22-24) but there are sites around the country.
Register at www.weekendtoremember.com. Use ‘group name’ (TCFMarriageMinistry) for a $100 discount on the conference, hotel cost is separate.
Ben and Theresa Wewerka: 541.826.7489
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Baptism
Sunday, November 24 at 12:00 p.m.
Listen to the Baptism message (geared for ages 16 and up) at trail.org, type Baptism in the search box (link below). Speak with a Pastor, then if you are ready, please register at trail.org (link below). Church Office: 878-3501/[email protected]
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Meals, Transportation and Visitation Volunteers Needed
Help for those in our congregation is needed in all these ministries.
Please contact the Church Office or speak with Pastor Kelly for details.
541.878.3501
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Sacred Sorrow Small Group:
Reaching Out to God in the Lost Language of Lament
Ladies, this 11 week study is on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 beginning October 15. Cost is $20 and meetings will be at Marjie Yate's home. Contact Marjie for more details and to sign-up. Marjie Yates: 707.499.2024
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Mom's Group
Tuesday, October 22
Moms and moms-to-be are invited to meet the second and fourth Tuesday
of the school year
, 9:00-11:00 a.m. to connect with other moms and children that are in the same phase of young family life. We have a brunch breakfast, teaching and then great fellowship. Child care is available or you can keep your children with you if you prefer. We meet in the Youth Center Great Room. Pick up a calendar at the Information Counter or in the Nursing Mom's Room.
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Single Ladies' Dinner
Monday, October 28
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. Sign up at the Information Counter or in the Church Office.
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AWANA
A club whose goal is to "reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him". At TCF AWANA is designed for kids 3 years old up to 6th grade. We meet Sept-May (check schedule for theme nights and breaks). Go to trail.org to download a Parent Letter, Registration Form and Schedule or pick them up. There is a suggested donation to cover costs of materials but it's not mandatory to participate. Nursery and Children's Program for 0-2 years old.
Occurs in the Youth Center on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. until 5/13/2020.
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Prayer Warriors by Email
If you would like to be a regular part of praying for 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
Our next meeting is tonight from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at TCF.
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American Heritage Girls
Our next meeting is tonight from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at TCF.
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Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered resource for rising above
life's hurts, habits and hang-ups. Through eight simple principles, people will move from bondage to freedom and will experience a
new joy and peace in life. Join us in the Fireside Room for open meetings every Tuesday. Dinner is at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting
starts at 6:30 p.m. Child care is provided.
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For more information call
Greg and Paige Winfrey: 541.821.0459
Visit us on Facebook:
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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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Jackson County Good News Club
Impacting the Community for Christ
As the children return to school, we are putting together teams to share the Good News of Jesus’ love in the public schools. If you have a few hours, 1 day a week during the school year, Child Evangelism Fellowship can use you. Whether you have a passion for teaching, listening to memory verses, or just love kids and can help set up and walk the kids to club, we need you on a Good News Club team in Jackson County. Contact the Jackson County CEF office at 541.500.8880 or
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Box Tops for Education
Drop off unexpired labels at the Willingheart Window anytime. TCF labels help towards school supplies for Navajo Mission Students in Farmington, NM. Check out Boxtops4education.com for a list of participating products. Thank you for your support!
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Pacific Bible College is looking for a
Math teacher
and a
Spanish teacher.
541.776.9942
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Eagle Point Access Food Pantry
Reminder for those who volunteer at St. John's Church:
Monday, October 14
is TCF’s turn. Thank you for helping!
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Last chance to register is Noon on Friday November 29
You are invited to an evening of amazing redemption stories, lovely music, fun raffles, and a delicious buffet dinner. Christmas at the Ridge Dinner Extravaganza will inspire, encourage and move you.
Come hear powerful testimonies of the transformational healing taking place in the lives of young survivors of sex trafficking as they experience hope and restoration.
Redemption Ridge Executive Director Kirsten Arreguin will share the incredible successes during the last year, as well as update our supporters with developments they can expect to see in the future.
Please join us for a magical evening celebrating the real-life miracles our girls have experienced at Grace House.
Tuesday, December 3rd
5:30 - 8:00 P.M.
Grand Valley Ballroom
Rogue Valley Country Club
2660 Hillcrest Rd
Medford, OR 97504
To make your reservation visit
Seating is limited
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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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