(Due to technical difficulties, the sermon was not recorded this week.)
Jonah's Story and the Character of God
The book of
Jonah is unusual even by biblical standards. The Lord "appoints" a 'big fish' (I wished it said a whale but it's just one big fish story); He "appoints" a big storm, a tree, a worm and finally a scorching wind. The whole drama seems to remind us that God as the creator of the sea, air and land is quite capable of creating a creature to swallow and spit out a human being, a little worm, a plant, and cause a couple of wicked strong storms. Paul reminds us in Colossians 1:16 that it is by Jesus that "all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible..."
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Listen to TCC sermons on Amazon Echo
Did you know you can now listen to the latest sermon from your Amazon Echo smart speaker? Now if you miss the sermon on Sunday you can listen at home!
Click here for instructions!
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Don’t forget! We are now on our Summer Worship Schedule...
One Sunday Service Only at 9:30 am!
July 8 – August 26
Summer worship in Phillips Hall.
Students and Children dismissed @ 9:50 am to Summer LTA and DIVE.
Infant & Pre-K care at 9:30 am.
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Men’s Basketball Tonight!
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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 jsamjackson8@gmail.com.
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Next Wednesday, July 25,
Red Cross Blood Drive at TCC from 2-7 pm
To schedule an appointment, please email Tim Brennan at
tim.brennan@redcross.org
. Just mention that the blood drive site is TCC.
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Everything Left in the Church Coat Closets and Kitchen will be Donated on July 30.
Our coat closets, Lost and Found box, and kitchen rack (by the refrigerator) are overflowing once again!
We are currently doing our summer cleaning. Please help us stay organized by taking a few minutes to go through what’s there, and claim your belongings.
All unclaimed items left in the church closets will be donated on Monday, July 30.
Thank you!
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Parking and Being Respectful of our Neighbors’ Yards on Sunday Mornings.
Thank you to all who park off-site to leave spots open in the TCC lot! One additional request… as you walk over to TCC, please be respectful of our neighbors! Avoid parking on their lawns, blocking their driveways or walking across their properties.
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Thank You for Donations to LULY...
Lifting Up Liberian Youth
(LULY
), formally known as the
Teddy Sayonkon Foundation (TSF),
has filled the 10 barrels of supplies to be sent to Liberia. Thank you! Teddy will be heading to Liberia in August to personally distribute these supplies. Financial help toward the cost of shipping as well as for Teddy’s travel costs is still greatly needed.
LULY
now has a Board of Directors (Teddy Sayonkon, Paul Church, Kevin Johnson and Debbie Wilson) and they are working on attaining 501c3 tax exempt status. Discussions are underway with an existing TCC supported mission organization, D.M. Stearns, to act as an umbrella mission’s organization for LULY. Feel free to reach out to anyone of the Board members for more information. Teddy can be reached at:
elwa08@yahoo.com
or 978-761-5239.
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Summer eBulletins
If You Are Away This Summer and Would Like to Receive an Electronic Copy of the Bulletin p
lease contact the office. For privacy reasons, we do not publish the weekly prayer concerns in TCC’s email newsletter, as the email newsletter is posted on our website. If you want to keep up-to-date with happenings and fellow congregants, we can email the bulletin to you!
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Help Needed to Create “Trinity Pulpit” Podcasts
TCC has many cassette tape recordings of Rev. Donald Ewing’s sermons. We would like to convert all of these tapes to MP3, then we'd have the option to digitally recreate Rev. Ewing’s Trinity Pulpit, post them on our website or store them.
We need one to two volunteers to help organize the tapes.
We also need someone with ideas, knowledge and the time to convert these cassette tapes into MP3 format.
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Live the Adventure (LTA) Summer Schedule – July 8 through August 26.
- All children should be registered at the check-in desk at the beginning of the service.
- Infant through entering kindergarten children will be in the Pre-K wing the entire hour. Room numbers will be posted.
- Children entering 1st through entering 5th grade will begin in Phillips Hall with their families and be dismissed to LTA. Pick-up children in Room 204 at the end of service.
A Few Good Volunteers Still Needed!
A huge thank you to all who volunteered to serve in Summer Live the Adventure!!!
If you missed the opportunity to sign up and are able help on the following dates, please contact Gail or Cheryl.
Infant-Preschool: 8/19, 8/26
Elementary: 8/19
Thanks again for giving our regular LTA Team a summer vacation.
What We’re Learning in LTA in This Week
God is stronger than anyone and He can do things that would be impossible for you or me. He has proved this throughout history, but nowhere is this more evident than in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Because of what Jesus has done, we can have confidence. And when you put your faith in Jesus, you can live fully alive.
Pre-K:
Week 4:
I Can Be a Part of God’s Family; Hebrews 10: 24-25
Story Focus:
The Bible tells me I can be part of God’s family.
K-5:
Week 4:
Peter and John before the Sanhedrin; Acts 4:1-22; supporting Acts
Bottom Line:
When Jesus is with you, you can face anything.
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SM Announcements:
- All rising 6th-10th graders begin in worship in the Sanctuary and are dismissed to DIVE at 9:50 am. DIVE will meet in RM 205.
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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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Wednesday, July 25th, 8 am-9 pm.
$45/student; bring $ for lunch/dinner.
(Drop-off/Pick-up at TCC)
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Adult Ministries and Bible Studies
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The following studies and ministries are now on summer break:
Men's Forum
- Quarterly speakers with dinner and fellowship for men.
Mom to Mom - Real life topics for moms with biblical principles
Look for more info in the fall!
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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
Greeters stand in the lobby and at the 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 am 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
!
(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.
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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Pearl Street Cafe
Pearl Street Cafe 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. It's a great way to serve others in our community and no cooking experience is required. We simply wait on tables and serve food prepared by the Pearl St. Cafe 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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SPREAD THE WORD...
OUR FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN and fully stocked!
If you are in need, or if you know someone who is, such as a single parent, those on a fixed income, are unemployed or others who could use a helping hand, please feel free to visit the church office for assistance from our Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. Our food pantry is open on Sundays 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:
Cheerios (yellow box)
Paper Plates & Cups
Pancake Mix
Pickles
Pampers/Huggies (all sizes)
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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