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 Travis Connick will continue 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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Wednesday, October 23
Pastor Rick Booye
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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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Let the Dead Bury Their Own Dead…
One of the most shocking statements that Jesus makes comes after He had invited a man to become one of His disciples and the man responds by saying, “I will Lord, but first…” And in this man’s case he says, “First, let me go and bury my father.” That seems like a reasonable request. In that day, as in ours, it was very much expected of children to honor their mother and father based upon the Ten Commandment’s exhortation to do so, and a proper burial of your parents certainly is a way to honor him. According to Dr. Darrell Bock within the Jewish culture a proper burial was such a major concern that it was a religious, social, and ethical priority that took precedence over everything in your life.
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So when Jesus invites this man into discipleship and the man responds by essentially saying, “I will Lord, but first let me bury my father,” it’s the ‘best’ possible reason in the world for delaying discipleship to Jesus Christ! And Jesus will have none of it.
He responds to this man’s seemingly reasonable request by saying, “Let the dead bury their own dead…” Wow! This is a scandalous statement coming from the lips of Jesus. What in the world is He saying? Is He being harsh with this man? Jesus makes this shocking statement to make His point, and His point is that even the ‘best’ excuse for delaying discipleship to Him is
no excuse
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Jesus, by making this statement is telling this man (and us) that discipleship to Jesus transcends all other allegiances and priorities and nothing should get in the way of it or postpone it!
So many people postpone becoming a follower of Jesus by telling themselves something such as, ‘when I’m older, than I’ll get serious about Jesus’ or ‘when I’m married and have kids, than I’ll dive into discipleship.’ Others say, “When I have my life figured out, and I’m not so busy, than I’ll begin to really follow Jesus.” And Jesus by shocking this man with these words is essentially telling this man, “No more delays. You need to stop making excuses, and stop delaying discipleship and begin today. Stop thinking that at some indiscriminate point in the future you’ll get serious about Me, make up your mind to get serious about Me today!”
If you’re someone who has been postponing your relationship with Jesus so you can pursue something else, even something the world tells you is honorable, please catch what Jesus is saying here. Jesus is telling you that you’ll
always
find another reason for delaying discipleship to Him until tomorrow, if you don’t make up your mind and determine in your heart to
really
follow Him today!
Pastor Travis
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In the Mishnah, M. Ber. 3.1 reads, “He who is confronted by a dead relative is free from reciting the Shema, from the Eighteen Benedictions (the prayer of Israel), and from all the commandments stated in Torah.”
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The new streamlined
trail.org
website is live! Come see what's new, and check out the fantastic new sermon audio player with an easy-to-use interface and comprehensive search functions. If anyone is having trouble on the new site, hit CTRL+F5 to refresh your browser. It's a good idea to re-save
trail.org
bookmarks, too...
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No Hallelujah Hoedown Tonight
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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Evening Worship Canceled
Sunday, November 3
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GriefShare
Monday, November 4
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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Global Outreach Prayer
Monday, November 4 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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Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Drive has begun! Suggested gift lists are in the foyer or see the flyer below. You can bring in items for Awana kids to pack 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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Friendsgiving
Saturday, November 23
Join us in the Fireside Room for games, dinner and fellowship! Games from 4-6pm (bring board and card games) and potluck from 6-8pm. All ages welcome!
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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: 541.878.3501 or
[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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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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Mom's Group
Tuesday, November 12
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, 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, November 25
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 Thursday, November 7 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at TCF.
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American Heritage Girls
Our next meeting is Thursday, November 7 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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The Pregnancy Center will be offering a very important training opportunity for individuals who would like to volunteer with us to peacefully and effectively help women and men choose life at our local abortion facilities. This is a peaceful, prayerful, law-abiding sidewalk advocacy program that will instruct volunteers how to reach a woman’s heart and redirect her to the Mobile Medical Unit and the services that help her confidently choose life.
The training includes a comprehensive 4 hour training seminar, access to a 20 video advanced training series and much more. Training will be held at THE Pregnancy Center on
Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested individuals are asked to please RSVP to 541.772.1921 by Thursday, November 14 at 4 p.m.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Flyer below.
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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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Pacific Bible College is looking for a
Math teacher
and a
Spanish teacher.
541.776.9942
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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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Connecting with the Community
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Senior and Disability Services
Jackson and Josephine Counties' governmental agency on aging (Senior and Disability Services), would appreciate your assistance to better understand what services are needed to ensure that those facing aging or disability issues – or those who are caring for someone facing these issues – are able to live where they want as independently as possible.
The survey should only take about 10 minutes of your time to complete. No identifying information is being collected and your responses are confidential. We would greatly appreciate your responses.
If you have any questions regarding the survey, or to request a paper copy of the survey along with a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope, please contact:
Berta Varble
Senior and Disability Services
Rogue Valley Council of Governments
155 N. 1
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Street
P. O. Box 3275
Central Point, OR 97502
541.423.1384
Thank you for your help so we can better serve you and our community.
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Attention all homeowners with wells:
We received a friendly reminder from Susan Baker to test annually for nitrate and
quarterly for coliform. If you have any questions please contact Susan.
Susan Baker, REHS
Drinking Water Program Coordinator
Jackson County - Environmental Public Health
140 S. Holly St., Medford Oregon 97501
Office: 541.774.7843
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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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