Welcome to this week's edition of TCFinTouch
The e-newsletter of Trail Christian Fellowship
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As followers of Jesus, we meet throughout the week for worship, prayer, Communion, Bible study and fellowship. Our overall mission can be summed up as:
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Come worship with us this Sunday at 10am. Pastor Rick Booye will teach from Philippians. Children's
and Youth ministries meet at the same
time in their respective locations.
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No Service December 25 or January 1.
Join Pastor Travis in the Fireside Room on Wednesday, January 8 as we begin
our series through Galatians. Service begins with worship at 6:30pm.
Children's ministries are at the same time.
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Our Sunday morning service has programs for
children and youth through 12th grade.
AWANA is for kids age 3 through 6th grade.
We meet
in the Youth Center on Wednesday nights from 6:15-8pm
Nursery and Children's Program for 0-2 years old.
Middle School and High School students meet in their respective locations.
Debbie Conley (Nursery-grade 5): 541.878.3501
Dakota Lacombe (Middle School): 541.951.1100
Nate Bailey (High School): 541.951.6952
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Missed a message, or just want to hear it again? Visit the sermon audio archive and catch up on our studies, with the most recent sermons at the top.
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“God with Us”
“His Name shall be called Emmanuel: God with us” Matthew 1:23
If there were ever a reason to be enthusiastic, joyful, grateful and desirous to sing and celebrate this season, it’s because God came in the form of a wrinkled red king to be born out of the birth canal of a confused teenage Jewish girl named Mary. Think of it, all the splendor of heaven revealed in a human body. And amazingly so, this exact event was predicted 700 years earlier, written in the scrolls of the prophet Micah detailing the precise village of His arrival (Micah 5:2).
Usually, all over the world, when an heir to the King is born, there is singing, dancing, feasting and colorful pomp and circumstance that is ridiculously ornate and revered, with loyal subjects lining the streets, bowing as the announcement of a new king is sounded by the trumpets at perfect pitch.
But this extravagant birth of the eternal king, was sounded by the third heaven’s trumpet blast with a choir of angels singing in melodies that make our best orchestras on earth sound like first graders who had never picked up an instrument before.
There truly was a celebratory proclamation of the birth from heaven’s illuminating courts as the joyous Father sang through the angels holy vocal cords, however, no one in Bethlehem that night was lining the streets because no one on earth was looking or listening for His arrival. There wasn’t even any room in the inn left for the Lord of Glory.
No one can say it more eloquently and colorfully than Max Lucado in his book
God Came Near,
“Divinity entered the world on the floor of a stable, through the womb of a teenager in the presence of a carpenter. Meanwhile the city hums and the merchants are unaware that God has visited their planet. The Innkeeper would never believe that he just sent God into the cold. And the people of Bethlehem would scoff at anyone who told them the Messiah lay in the arms of a bronze teenage Hebrew girl on the outskirts of the village.
They were all too busy to consider the possibility. Those who missed His Majesty arrival that night missed it not because of evil acts or malice; no, they missed it because they simply weren’t looking. Little has changed in the last two thousand years, has it?”
Friends, beneath all the tinsel, poinsettias, family feasts, and wrapping paper, let us not miss the most stunning light of truth this planet has ever known: “God is with us.” He came into the muck and mire of this world so He could pull us out. He left His robes for rags and His throne for a stable and took on a human body. And this same Savior who lives within us is not only here on December 25
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when we are reminded what he has done, but he is also here on December 26
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, after the tinsel and boxes are thrown away and our friends, family and hype are gone and the walls of our life are silent again. He NEVER leaves us because “His name shall be called Emmanuel: God with Us.”
Praise His Blessed name as long as we have breath!!!
Pastor Bill
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Tuesday, December 24
Join us in the Worship Center at 6:30pm for one hour of worship, Communion and a special teaching from Pastor Rick Booye. Jr. High and High School meet with us in the Worship Center. Child care available for nursery - 5th grade.
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Evening Worship
Sunday, January 5
One hour of worship and Communion at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room. Child care available.
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Global Outreach Prayer
Monday, January 6 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Meet to pray for TCF supported partners and outreaches.
Adult Classroom. All are welcome. No child care.
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Galations: Paul's Manifesto
Wednesday, January 8
Join Pastor Travis on Wednesday evenings for a series through the book of Galatians.
6:30-8pm in the Fireside Room beginning January 8.
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Children and Youth Ministry Volunteer Meeting
This is a mandatory meeting for anyone currently volunteering with ages 0-High School, as well as those interested in doing so.
Choose either:
- Monday, Jan 6th, 6:30-8:30pm
- Saturday, Jan 11th, 9-11am
Volunteers
must
attend one meeting. Find out what is new, what is expected, and gain some valuable tools while interacting with like minded volunteers. Snacks provided. Child care is available with advanced sign-up. Space is limited, so sign up now!
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Mission ConneXion
January 17-18
Come with us to Rolling Hills Church in Tualatin for the largest outreach conference in the NW. Check out missionconnexion.org (link below). Kellen: 541.878.3501
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No meetings on December 24 and 31. We will resume on January 7.
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Mom's Group
Tuesday, January 14
Moms and moms-to-be are invited to connect with other moms and children that are in the same phase of young family life. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the school year,*
9-11am in the Youth Center Great Room. We share a brunch breakfast, teaching, and great fellowship. Children are welcome to participate, and childcare is available. Pick up a calendar in the Nursing Mom's Room.
Contact Debbie Conley for more information: 541.261.2605
*During the summer months, the Mom's group still meets at private homes.
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AWANA
No AWANA December 25 or January 1.
Will resume January 8.
AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) is a global, nonprofit ministry committed to the belief that the greatest impact for Christ starts with kids who know, love, and serve Him. AWANA is for kids age 3 through 6th grade. Register in the Sunday School foyer Sunday through Thursday, or click the link below to download documents to fill out and bring in to the Children's Ministry Office. Let us help your kids and grand-kids hide God's Word in their hearts, Wednesdays at 6:15pm.
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Prayer Warriors by Email
If you would like to be a regular part of praying for the Children's Ministry and receive an email prayer letter periodically to keep up with what God is doing with the next generation, email debbie@trail.org to get on the list. This will be a blind copy email and your email address will not be shared with others.
Debbie Conley: 541.878.3501
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Trail Life USA
Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered outdoor character development adventure program for boys and young men ages 5-17. TCF’s Trail Life troop meets every other Thursday from
6:30-8pm during the school year. For more information about the Trail Life USA organization, click
HERE
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- For TCF’s Troop Information, and to confirm meeting times, contact Matthew Paradela: 541.625.0359
Our next meeting is the Court of Honor.
Trail Life Court of Honor
Thursday, December 19
All are welcome to attend this ceremony to honor our young men for their accomplishments this semester. Refreshments will be served. TCF Fireside Room from 6:30-8pm.
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American Heritage Girls
American Heritage Girls is a faith-based character building program for girls ages 5-18. Girls learn leadership and team building skills while growing spiritually. TCF’s AHG troop meets every other Thursday from 6:30-8pm during the school year.
- For Trail Christian Fellowship Troop information and to confirm meeting times, please call Karrie Hovis at 541.951.3135 or email ahgroguevalley@yahoo.com
- For more details about the American Heritage Girls organization, click HERE.
Our next meeting is
tonight
from 6:30-8pm at TCF.
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Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-Step program that helps participants live fuller lives by breaking the chains of addiction. Join us at 6pm every Tuesday for dinner and fellowship, followed by the meeting at 6:30. Celebrate Recovery is for any and all who struggle with addiction, abuse, hurts, habits, or hangups.
If you have questions or need child care call Paige Winfrey 541.821.0459 or send an email to
celebraterecovery@trail.org
. You can also keep up with Celebrate Recovery on our
Facebook
page.
No meeting December 24. Join us for our Christmas Eve Service.
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You are invited to start the new year with a deeper walk with Christ through
this free 4-day HeartChange workshop: Jan 2-5, 2020.
Trinity Baptist Church, 2555 Corey Rd.
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Pacific Bible College
Spring semester begins January 6. Registration is open!
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Pacific Bible College is looking for a
Spanish teacher.
541.776.9942
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Redemption Ridge is looking for Care Specialists to work directly with the girls at Grace House. This is an amazing opportunity to affect the lives of hurting teenage girls. The job is located in the upper Rogue area. For more information please call Redemption Ridge 541.816.4415 or email
kirsten@redemptionridge.org
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If you've been hunting for small group fellowship and Bible study, check our website. There's no better opportunity to reach out and connect with brothers and sisters. Pastor Travis: 541.878.3501 or travis@trail.org
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Thank you for visiting TCFinTouch
the weekly e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
18881 Hwy 62
Eagle Point OR 97524
Church Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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