March 22, 2018 • Fifth Week of Lent
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The Seventh Pillar of Wisdom:
Sustaining Power to the End.
As we come to the end of this winter series on Wisdom from above (James 3:17), we turn our attention to the end game: As Francis Schaeffer put it, "how should we then live?" The apostle Paul tells us to "look carefully how you walk, not as unwise but wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil" (Eph. 5:15-17). Paul's view of time is sweeping, much like Stephen Hawking's view of the ever expanding universe.
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Dear Church,
Believe it or not Tuesday was the first day of Spring! Though we're getting hammered with mid-week storms, spring is always a reminder that God is in the business of bringing dead things back to life. As you (hopefully soon!) begin to feel the change in seasons, may this be a starting point for worship and praise!
Holy week begins next week. This is the most important week in the rhythm of the church year, beginning on Palm Sunday, through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and culminating with Easter on April 1st, 2018. As we enter this week together, we encourage you to join us for
all our services and invite friends, coworkers, and neighbors, especially on Easter Sunday! Join us!
In Christ,
Adam Kurihara
Director of Worship and Community Life
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Palm Sunday
“Open Gates”
March 25,
9:30 & 11 am services in the Sanctuary.
Programming for students and children at 9:30 am.
March 29,
7 pm Communion service in the Sanctuary with choir and organ.
March 30
6 pm Candlelit service of the Passion of our Lord in the gym with student band.
Easter Sunday
“Open Scroll”
April 1
8 am simple service in the Sanctuary with organ.
9:30 & 11 am services in Phillips Hall with band, choir, and strings.
On Easter Sunday, we will have children’s programming at the 8 am service and “Live the Adventure” (infant-grade 5) at the 9:30 am service.
There will be no Student Ministries worship; students can join their parents for service in Phillips Hall.
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NOTICE: Special Congregational Meeting Called for April 8, 2018
To all TCC Members
A special meeting of the congregation of Trinitarian Congregational Church is called by the Moderator for the purpose of voting on a proposal of the purchase of property for the housing of Pastor Tom and his family as put forth by the Board and Finance Committee. The meeting will be held in the sanctuary immediately following the 9:30 service on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
Pursuant to our church bylaws, only members present at church at the time of the vote are permitted to cast a ballot; absentee voting is not permitted.
A white paper has been emailed to the congregation outlining the proposal; hard copies are available at the Connection Hub.
The congregation will have an opportunity to participate in a Question and Answer session held with the Moderator of the Board and Finance Chair on Tuesday, April 3 from 6-7 pm or Sunday, April 8 at 10:30 am before the vote.
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Easter Lilies - Envelopes available
Donate an Easter lily to celebrate Christ’s Resurrection, or in loving memory, honor or celebration of someone special in your life. We would love to fill the sanctuary on Easter Sunday with their elegance, beautiful scent and significance. The cost is only $10 dollars, and you can take one home
after the last service.
Please fill out an envelope at the Connection Hub on Sunday.
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Collection for the Teddy Sayonkon Foundation (TSF)
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Teddy continues his mission work in Liberia with efforts to collect clothes, shoes, school supplies, toys, backpacks, books and Bibles. If you would like to donate any of these items, please leave them in the designated collection area in the stairwell off the lobby. Financial help toward the cost for shipping is also greatly needed.
Teddy can be reached at: elwa08@yahoo.com or 978-761-5239.
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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 7pm on Saturday Night via the following channels:
On Sunday mornings, we may potentially cancel the 9:30 service (along with all LTA and Student Ministry Programming) and just have the 11 am service. In this case, there would not be any Student Ministry or Children's Programming at the 11am service.
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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Girls’ Night Out Goes Daytime - This Saturday!
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Join us at Carolyn Heinen’s home in Sudbury this Saturday, March 24th, at 11 am for a Spring Brunch and planting an herbal plant pot to take home.
Women of all ages (even friends from outside our church community) are welcome to join. Please RSVP to Cathy Koerwer at ckoerwer@yahoo.com to let us know you will be attending.
Carolyn’s address is 6 Ruddock Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776.
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Free lectures on the Christian faith, theology, and culture.
Final Lecture of the Season:
March 23 Ben Keyes- Gratitude Part II. The Tug-of-War between Entitlement and Thankfulness
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Men’s Basketball on Thursday Nights, Beginning April 5
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The gym is open on Thursday nights from 7:45-9 pm for men’s pickup basketball. All are welcome. For more information, contact Sam Jackson at sjackson@greentownlabs.com.
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Adult Education Class - The Peacemaking Church Study
Join in a new TCC learning season and bring more peace into your life; the peace that passes all understanding through Christ [Philippians 4:7]. These Adult Education classes are open to all, including: Those who want to expand their Biblical...
Read more
tccwayland.org
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May 19, 2018 - Sacred Music Concert with Westgate Church
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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.
Rehearsals for the concert continue after Easter on April 5th at 7pm.
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Saturday, May 19th at 9:00 am
Blackstone Square Park, South End, Boston.
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Help us Welcome Visiting Families on Easter!
On Easter at the 8 am Service, we are looking for 3 additional volunteers.
At the 9:30 am Service, we need assistance welcoming the visiting families (9:10-9:45 am), and with infant - grade 5 children (9:20-10:30 am).
This is a great opportunity for youth and/or families to serve together!
If you are able to help, please contact Gail at childrensministry@tccwayland.org.
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The Thinking Series:
This series features five major worldview questions and is an opportunity students and friends to explore the truth of the Christian faith.
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Confirmation Class:
Week 2 of Confirmation Class, is this Sunday, from 11-Noon. We have a great group of students joining together for this exploration of the Christian faith.
This class is open to all 6th-12th graders and will run from
March 18 - June 10
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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 kylesmethurst@gmail.com
Berea Summer Camp 2018
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 kylesmethurst@gmail.com to let us know that you've signed up!
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Volunteers Needed for Student Ministries!
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Pancakes Cooks
Help students start Sunday mornings with full bellies! You can serve AND make it to worship service on time-begin cooking at 8:55 am and finish by 9:30 am. All supplies are provided.
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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 frontdesk@tccwayland.org to sign up!
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Adult Ministries and Bible Studies
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Men’s Evening Bible Study, Wednesdays, from 7:30- 8:30 pm
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No Men's Bible Study Next Wednesday, March 28th...
We'll resume after Easter. We’re studying the Book of Daniel, with a focus on his wisdom in navigating the treacherous cultural waters of Babylon (Ps 137) that were hostile to anything remotely God-centered. How did he survive and even thrive in this context? How do we survive and thrive in our Babylonian setting of a sophisticated, digital world which seemingly has no room for God and His laws? Come and join us for a winter blast of ancient wisdom!
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Saturday Morning Saints
Men’s Bible Study
Light breakfast and Bible Study from
7:30 am-9:00 am. All men are welcome to join us!
For more information, contact:
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Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 am.
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, 9:30 am - 11:15 am
"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, 9:15 am - 11:00 pm
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 9:15-11:00 am. 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
tccwbs@gmail.com.
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Knit Together (K-Tog)
Mondays at 10 am-12 pm & 7 pm-9 pm in the parlor.
People of all ages and experience levels invited to this informal knitting group.
Questions: Susan Foster 508-358-5852
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LIFE Groups
Here at TCC, we are passionate about cultivating authentic community. Throughout the week, LIFE groups meet and rely on Bible study, discussion, practical yet compassionate care to encourage, befriend and help each other grow in relationship with Christ. We have groups in Wayland, Weston, Sudbury, Natick and Hudson who would love to have you join them! For more information, contact Kyle Smethurst at kylesmethurst@gmail.com.
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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 9 am and help us foster a welcoming community.
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 frontdesk@tccwayland.org.
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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
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 4:30-7 pm.
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:
Salad Dressings
Gravy
Women’s Razors
Pine Sol / Mr. Clean
If you have any questions regarding donations, contact Diane or David Newcomb at diane.newcomb@comcast.net or david.newcomb@comcast.net
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