January 18, 2018 • Second Week of Epiphany
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Dear Church,
As the ministry reports for the Annual Report have come in this week, it is clear to me that the Spirit is at work in the lives of people, both young and old, here at TCC. I can't wait to share these reports with you all as we celebrate the many ministries, some old, and some brand new, that are propelling us along our mission of being and making disciples of Jesus Christ.
This Sunday, Pastor Kyle preaches from Psalm 19, one of my favorite psalms that praises God's majesty and goodness as revealed through creation and His Word. If you've ever heard a pastor pray, "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer," then you know the end of Psalm 19.
Pastor Tom returns from his study leave on Monday, Jan 22, so continue to pray for him as he wraps up writing projects this week and prepares for our next sermon series.
In Christ,
Adam Kurihara
Director of Worship and Community Life
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TCC’s Annual Meeting
January 28th at 11a
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All church members are called to the Annual Meeting of Trinitarian Congregational Church, on Sunday, January 28th at 11a. Church Members will adopt a 2018 Budget, vote on a new slate of church leaders and receive updated ministry reports. Join us as we celebrate the great things God has done in 2017 and dream and plan for 2018. All TCC members are requested to attend this years meeting to vote on new leaders and finalize our budget.
Just one worship service @ 9:30a that morning!
Annual Reports are due into the office by January 16th!
All Church POTLUCK Coffee Hour Before the Annual Meeting
Coffee Hour on 1/28 will be an all-church potluck brunch! We'll provide quiches, bagels, cream cheese, coffee, tea, and juice. Will you bring fruit, muffins,or breakfast bread? Just drop it in the kitchen on your way into church that morning.
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Children's Programming During the Annual Meeting - Register Now!
There will be care for children (infant through grade five) whose parents are attending the Annual Meeting. For safety sake, children (infant - grade 5) need to be supervised during the Annual Meeting; they may stay with their parents in the meeting OR go to kid-care in age appropriate rooms.
Please register your infant - grade 5 child/ren by Jan 26th to ensure that we have adequate staff coverage.
Click here to register now!
• Children will be dismissed from 9:30 LTA as usual. Please pick up ALL children at end of the service.
• Brunch for families in Phillips Hall (Encourage your kids to have refreshments, as no additional snack will served in children’s rooms during the meeting.)
• At 10:50a - Parents staying for the Annual Meeting should escort their children to their appropriate rooms.
Infants - preschool children to Room 105
Elementary children to Room 204
• Parents should pick up their children immediately following the Annual Meeting in their respective rooms.
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2018 Offering Envelopes
Offering envelopes for 2018 are in the church lobby for pick up. If you do not see a box already there for you, let us know by signing up on the clipboard sheet located in the lobby with the envelopes.
If you have assigned envelopes, but won’t use them, please leave them in the box in the lobby BUT mark “Won’t need” and initial the box. This will save us from over ordering next year. Thank you!
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Winter Welcome Brunch - February 4, 2018
If you are new to the community, or have been around a while but have never attended a Welcome Brunch, we invite you to join us on Sunday, February 4th, from 12-1:30p in Phillips Hall. We'll share a meal together and get to know one another. This...
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Sundays and Winter Weather
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It's winter! When snowstorms happen leading into Sunday morning, we will update the church
by 7p on Saturday Night via the following channels:
Church Voicemail: 508-358-7717
News: WBZ Radio and CBSboston.com
On Sunday mornings, we may potentially cancel the 9:30 service (along with all LTA and Student Ministry Programming) and just have the 11a service. In this case, there would not be any Student Ministry or Children's Programming at the 11a service.
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As always, please use your own discretion before traveling in any questionable weather. If you are scheduled to serve on a Sunday morning but are unable to safely travel to church, please contact your ministry leader.
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Lost and Found Items to be Donated on February 5th!
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Clothes and coats can be found in the coat closets. Unclaimed kitchen items are located in the kitchen rack next to the refrigerator. Everything remaining after February 5 will be donated.
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Grief Group Begins February 27
A new Grief Group begins on February 27 and will meet weekly on Tuesday nights, 6:30 - 8:00p, for 12 weeks. We will use the book “Understanding Your Grief” by Alan Wolfelt as a format for discussion.
If you are in need of support, encouragement and understanding around the death of someone you love, please consider joining this group. One recent group participant expressed “this group provided a safe place to process my grief through the lens of faith with those who understand.” Perhaps this group could be helpful to you in your grief journey.
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Music and Worship Ministries
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Sacred Music Concert with Westgate Church
May 19 & 20, 2018
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It's back! After an amazing program in 2016, we're gearing up for a fantastic new concert
with original music by Adam Kurihara plus classical and contemporary works for choir and orchestra. Drew Halberstat and Adam Kurihara conduct.
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Help Needed in Children’s Ministry During Annual Meeting
We need 3 additional people to care for children (infant grade five) during the Annual Meeting on Sunday, Jan 28, from 11a – 12 noon. If you are able, please email Gail at [email protected].
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Consider bringing your infant - preschool children, your friends and neighbors and their preschool children to TCC for a play date. We’re opening the gym and one preschool room for free play on Mondays between 9-11a. We’ll meet each week,
excluding school vacation days.
Contact Gail Hughson with any questions.
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- Our Student Ministries Team is excited for our Student Ministries Worship Service THIS SUNDAY, in Bradford Hall, from 9:30-10:30a!
- HS Small Groups this Sunday from 11a in Bradford Hall...
- MS Midweek next Wednesday from 7:15-8:45p at Bradford Hall!
- The 2018 Sports Outreach Trip is happening this Summer, July 6-14, 2018! Don't miss this chance to compete against high school basketball and soccer teams in the Solola Region of Guatemala. This trip is for current Juniors/Seniors and College-Aged Students. Click here for a Trip Overview. If you would like more information and an application, please email [email protected]
- Our Group is headed back to Berea this Summer for Jr/Sr High Session #3, July 29th-Aug 4th! Register at Berea.org for this amazing week of Wacky Ball, Blobbing, Worship, Amazing Meals, Gaga, Inspiring Messages and More. Please email [email protected] to let us know that you've signed up!
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Volunteers Needed for Student Ministries!
Pancakes Cooks Needed
Help students start Sunday mornings with full bellies! You can serve AND make it to worship service on time-begin cooking at 8:55a and finish by 9:30a. All supplies are provided.
Midweek Meals
On Wednesday evenings, before Middle School Midweek, our Student Leadership meets for fellowship and to prepare for the activities of the evening. Since they meet during the dinner hour, we need meals to feed 10.
Please contact Jen Calverley or Nancy Griffin at 508-358-7717 or email [email protected] to sign up!
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Adult Ministries and Bible Studies
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Last Peacemaker's Seminar this Weekend
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An Opportunity Not To Be Missed
The Peacemaking Team is hosting an exciting opportunity to learn how to "Walk Others Through a Conflict". The workshops are facilitated by David and Judi Glidden, both Certified Christian Conciliators. This Saturday, January 20, from 9:00a to 3:00p (lunch provided).
The workshops are open to all TCC members and anyone you would like to invite to join you for this incredibly, awesome opportunity to learn to be the peacemaking men and women God has created us to be.
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Knit Together (K-Tog)
Mondays at 10a-12p & 7p-9p in the parlor.
People of all ages and experience levels invited to this informal knitting group.
Questions: Susan Foster 508-358-5852
With Thanks:
K-tog and Westgate Church knitters/ crocheters created over 60 hats!!!! The fellow at the Heart Association said last year they received 1,000 hats. THIS year - over 4,000!!!!! What a blessing for the mothers and babies!
The Little Hats will be distributed to Boston area hospitals, as well as hospitals all over Massachusetts! Such a wonderful opportunity to serve and gift others!
We knitters and crocheters are gifted also by sharing our talents with others.
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LIFE Groups
The new year is a great time to join a LIFE Group! New groups just kicked off last fall and there are still a few spots open. Contact
Pastor Kyle to get plugged in today!
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Saturday Morning Saints
Men’s Bible Study
Light breakfast and Bible Study from
7:30a-9:00a. All men are welcome to join us!
For more information, contact:
or
Wednesday Evening Men's Bible Study Resumes in February!
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30a
This class is taught by Rev. Allan Baldwin. Join us as we explore John’s Gospel and its focus on knowing, serving, and enjoying Jesus Christ.
Wednesday Bible Study Podcasts
Visit
http://tccspecial.podbean.com/ to hear our Wednesday Bible Study teachings. You can also find the link to the recordings on our website; on the bottom of the TCC Sermons page is a "Special Event Recordings" link.
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Mom to Mom
January 5 - May 11
Friday mornings, 9:30a - 11:15a
"Mom to Mom makes me a better mom as it 'gives me support' along the way...
Mom to Mom meets weekly to address issues and needs of women and family, guided by Biblical principles. We offer encouragement, compassion, and support to moms with children of all ages living at home. Any mom, independent of religious affiliation, is invited to join us.
Mom to Mom also offers a wonderful Christian Children's Ministry Program for infants through kindergartners. There are crafts, music, games and Bible stories for toddlers on up. A loving and responsible children's team offers your kids the best!
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.
Please register on-line here.
The program registration fee is $55/year and scholarships are available.
The children’s program fee is $75/year and scholarships are available.
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Women's Bible Study
January 4 - April 12
Thursday mornings, 9:15a - 11:00p
Thursday morning Women’s Bible Study (WBS) is currently studying the Book of Acts, taught by Rachael Frase from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. How did Christianity start and spread? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the church? Come enjoy morning coffee and fellowship with friends and learn through the Book of Acts how the gospel turns the world upside down! WBS meets on Thursday mornings from 9:15-11:00A. The Winter/Spring session January 4 - April 12. Cost is $50 for the entire year plus $75 for childcare.
Please register on line here. If you have additional questions, contact Amy Canute at
[email protected].
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Greeting Ministry
Especially important at this time of the year - greeters stand in the lobby and doors to help people into the building safely. Arrive at 9am and help us foster a welcoming community.
If you would like to serve as a Greeter on Sunday mornings, email
[email protected]
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Usher Ministry
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!
Sunday Hospitality / Coffee Hour
If you enjoy having a cup of coffee while chatting with others during the 10:30 Fellowship time, 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 then clean up the coffee and tea
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(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
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Counters
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.
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This year we are partnering with three local organizations to help us achieve the greatest impact in serving our community. We believe that working alongside local Christian organizations is the best way to serve our community. We also believe that serving the poor is an essential part of the Christian faith. If you are not yet involved in one of these ministries, sign up yourself and/or your LIFE group today!
For more information, please contact Jen Calverley or Nancy Griffin at 508-358-7717 or email [email protected].
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The Bridge House
The Bridge House, located in Framingham, is a faith-based recovery home for men with substance abuse problems. Their program provides individualized treatment including counseling to support the spiritual, physical, social and intellectual health of each person in recovery. TCC would like to provide a meal for 50 to Bridge House every month.
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Salvation Army/United Way Pearl Street Cafe
For the past 3 years we have helped prepare and serve meals for the Miracle Kitchen (Framingham Salvation Army). That program has ended, but a new exciting opportunity has taken its place! The Framingham SA has officially begun their new partnership with the
Pearl Street Cafe & Cupboard
, a program of the United Way. Just like the Miracle Kitchen, this new program provides dinner for 50-100 people every weeknight. TCC will provide 12 volunteers to serve dinner there every 1st and 5th Monday of the month from 4:30-7p.
We no longer need to prepare meals...just serve the ones prepared by the United Way staff.
There is no age restriction on the volunteers. We hope you will join us and serve!
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Open Table
Open Table is a local food pantry located in Maynard. We have short opening and closing shifts on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings to serve. Adults and High School age students can volunteer at the Open Table food pantry.
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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, or if you know of someone who is in need, please feel free to visit the church office for assistance from the food pantry. The food pantry is open on Sunday mornings and during regular church office hours.
Donations to the TCC “Loaves & Fishes” Food Pantry are gratefully accepted. 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:
Paper Towels
Cookies
Crackers
Canned Ravioli
“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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