It's so easy to friend and unfriend people on social media. You don't like one post? One click and the offender is gone forever (of course, if you become friend again, they can just as easily be re-admitted into your close inner circle). The autonomous self is quite good at unfriending God too...
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Last Sunday we had an incredible team of volunteers for the 2nd Annual
Family Day
event at TCC. More than 250 people enjoyed great food from
Phinix Grill
,
Teddy’s LunchBox
and
Veebop Ice Cream
, as well as inflatables, carnival games and live music by TCC’s “Wayland Folk” and “Flashing Headlights.”
Volunteers, we cannot thank you enough for sacrificing your time and energy to help make this event a success. It was a joy to see people of all ages gathering together. Without the amazing efforts of our set-up crew, carnival game hosts, popcorn "vendors", inflatable supervisors, band members, tech team, clean-up crew and more, this event would not have been possible!
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Summer is coming, and for many that means new rhythms of life, times of rest and recreation, and hopefully a chance to slow down from the business of the school year and spend time having fun together.
Read more here...
Summer Schedule
Summer brings about a lot of changes in our Sunday rhythms here at TCC.
Here they are all in one place:
June 17
Student Ministry Sunday – Adult services @ 9:30/11 am
DIVE Bible study begins @ 9:50 am
Regular LTA program @ 9:30 am
June 24
Single service @ 9:30 am
DIVE Bible study
Final LTA program for the year
July 1
Summer Worship Service in Phillips Hall
DIVE Bible study
NO LTA program this week (4th of July weekend break)
July 8 – August 26
Summer worship in Phillips Hall
Students and Children dismissed @ 9:50 am to Summer LTA and DIVE
Infant & PreK 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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Rummage Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, June 23
rd
from 9 am – 1 pm.
Furniture, household items, and much more! All proceeds will benefit those in need in Guatemala.
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Baptism Service
Sunday June 24
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Adults who have made a commitment to follow Jesus, whether earlier in life or recently, are invited and encouraged to celebrate this invisible reality with the visible sign of baptism.
On June 24th we will hold a baptism service at the Bodley's house in Sudbury. If you would like to be baptized, email
pastortom@tccwayland.org
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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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Name Change, Updates and Help Still Needed!
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Lifting Up Liberian Youth
(LULY
).
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 missions organization for LULY.
We currently have 8 barrels full of clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, backpacks, books and Bibles, but we’d like to fill 2 more before Teddy heads to Liberia in August to distribute these supplies. Can you help? 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 as well as Teddy’s travel costs is also greatly needed.
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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Do You Love Kids?
Please help us give our weekly LTA volunteers a summer vacation!
We have a great summer program planned, and you’re invited to be part of it! We’re looking for volunteers to staff our Children’s Ministry from July 8 - August 26. Serve one or two Sundays, based on your availability. Whether you enjoy toddlers, preschool, or elementary kids, we have a place for you! Please email
gail.hughson@gmail.com
,
cherylalexander252@gmail.com
, or sign up at the CM desk.
What We’re Learning in LTA - June 17.
Pre-K:
During Week Three, preschoolers will learn that the Bible tells us we can pray to God anytime, anywhere, and about anything. Through Jeremiah 29:12, they will also
learn that when we pray, He hears us.
Story Focus: The Bible tells me I can talk to God anytime. We want our preschoolers to know that no matter where they’re headed, they can always talk to God about it.
K-5:
Week 3: In Judges 13-16 we will learn how Samson was set apart to lead God's people. We will learn that we can only do so much on our own. Samson's confidence in God allowed him to carry out the plan for his life.
Bottom Line:
God is stronger than anyone.
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LTA Serves! Swimsuit Collection
During the months of May and June, LTA will be collecting
new and gently used swimsuits for children living at the Henderson Settlement, a mission in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky. The Settlement, located in the 2
nd poorest county in KY, provides a free summer recreation day program for 85-100 youth from kindergarten through high school. The program is in great need of basic summer necessities that many of the children cannot afford, such as swimsuits. Please touch base with your children and ask them to consider donating their old swimsuit to this program so campers can experience a healthy and cheerful summer. There is a collection box by the Children’s Ministry check in desk. Thank you!
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SM Announcements:
- Dive Summer Bible Study Begins Sunday June 17th. All rising 6th-10th graders begin in worship in the Sanctuary and are dismissed to Dive at 9:50 am.
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Upcoming events:
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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Music and Worship Ministry
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End of Year Music Ministries’ Party
Saturday, June 23rd
12-4 pm @ The Kounadis’ Home in Framingham.
All who serve in music/worship this year are invited as we celebrate another great year of ministry together!
Join the Summer Band
A great way to get connected to the church. Seeking bass players and drummers for our summer services.
adam@tccwayland.org
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Adult Ministries and Bible Studies
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Men’s Evening Bible Study... Now on Summer Hiatus
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Watch for our speaker series called “Men’s Forum.” on Wednesday Nights.
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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:
or
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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.
The last session before summer break will be on June 27 and it will resume in the fall.
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
Now on Summer Hiatus! See you in fall.
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Women's Bible Study
Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study (WBS) is Now on Summer Hiatus…
See you in the fall!
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Knit Together
(K-Tog)
Mondays at 10 am-12 pm &
7 pm-9 pm in the parlor.
- Last K-tog: Both morning and evening on Monday, June 18
- Resumes in the fall: Monday, September 17, 2018
- People of all ages and experience levels are invited to this informal knitting group.
Questions: Susan Foster 508-358-5852
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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 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
!
(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:
Tuna
Shaving cream
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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