March 15, 2018 • Fifth Week of Lent
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Heaven Open - Holy Week at TCC 2018
Easter. For many it represents the hope that winter storms will soon be a thing of the past, with warmers days just around the corner. But, the hope of Easter represents an atmospheric reality that is far greater than more welcoming weather...
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Lent and Holy Week Schedule 2018
Wednesdays in Lent • Evensong Services
March 21
6:45-7:15p
candlelit services in the Sanctuary.
Palm Sunday • “Open Gates”
March 25
9:30 & 11a services in the Sanctuary
Program for students and children at 9:30a
Maundy Thursday • “Open Table”
March 29
7p Communion service in the Sanctuary with choir and organ.
Good Friday • “Open Temple”
March 30
6p Candlelit service of the Passion of our Lord in the gym with student band.
Easter Sunday • “Open Scroll”
April 1
8a simple service in the Sanctuary with organ
9:30 & 11a services in Phillips Hall with band, choir, and strings.
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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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Girls’ Night Out Goes Daytime!
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Join us at Carolyn Heinen’s home in Sudbury on Saturday, March 24th, at 11am 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.
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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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Weekend Conference at Westgate Church
The Gospel and Sexuality
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Friday–Sunday, March 16–18, 2018
Few subjects dominate the cultural landscape in America as thoroughly as sexuality and gender. From entertainment to politics to education, LGBTQ+ concerns have captured the hearts and minds of the public. Most of us have friends, neighbors, colleagues, classmates, or family members who identify as gay (perhaps we too are same-sex attracted). So pervasive is the acceptance and celebration of homosexuality and transgenderism, that any disagreement or hesitancy is often dismissed as bigotry, homophobia, and hate.
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Haiti Missions Trip In May
During the week of May 6, a small group from TCC will be travelling to visit our missionary, Gladys Thomas, and her ministry in Haiti. Would you like to join us? We would very much welcome you to do so.
There will be opportunities to serve in a variety of ways, depending on the skills and interests we bring with us. Some possibilities include interacting with elementary school children, leading a seminar for the college students, painting, building and landscaping, or helping with medical clinics. We hope this will be an introduction to Haiti and an opportunity to discover how we, as a congregation, can partner with this ministry.
Please contact Carolyn Lippmann or the church office to find out more.
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Free lectures on the Christian faith, theology, and culture.
Other upcoming lectures include:
March 16 Dave Friedrich- Is God a Social Construct?
March 23 Ben Keyes- Gratitude Part II. The Tug-of-War between Entitlement and Thankfulness
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Sacred Music Concert with Westgate Church
May 19, 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.
The choir is beginning rehearsals for Easter and our May concert with Westgate church, and you are invited to join for the season! Rehearsals begin tonight, 7-8:30 pm. Join us!
adam@tccwayland.org
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Girl’s Gathering
The Girl’s Gathering sleepover with be this Friday, March 16
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, from 6 pm-8:30 am.
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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:
Confirmation Class, open to all 6th-12th graders, kicks off this Sunday from 11 am-Noon! This class will run from
March 18 - June 10
. Sign-up, or find out more information, by emailing
kylesmethurst@gmail.com
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MS Girls' Sleepover
The MS Girls' Sleepover is scheduled for
Saturday, March 24 at 5:30 pm
in Bradford (until 9 am Sunday morning)!
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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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We'll meet on March 21st, following the Evensong service, and then 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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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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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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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
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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