Welcome to TCFinTouch!
The e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
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Don't forget the new Service time and venue! |
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Sundays at 9am in the Outdoor Sanctuary
Children and Youth Ministries Available
Service is Simulcast to the Indoor Worship Center
Service is Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
Wednesdays at 6:30pm in Baptismal Courtyard
Children and Youth Ministries Available
Service is Simulcast to the Indoor Fireside Room*
Service is Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
*Masks are required for indoor venues
*Please join the TCF family online if you are not feeling well
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A Thought on Psalm 34: Remember
“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad.
Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together!”
Psalm 34:1-3
Thirteen years ago, my wife and I received a phone call; the adoption had fallen through. All our planning, hopes, and dreams…smothered. We were a few weeks away from bringing him home when the couple changed their minds and decided against adoption. So, as a couple who have longed to have kids but cannot, how do we live out these verses? It is easy to become hard-hearted and very bitter when things don’t go our way. But if we re-read these verses, they proclaim, “I will bless the LORD at all times…let us exalt His name together!”
As incredible as it would be to tap our shoes together, repeat the words “there’s no place like home,” and instantly be transported away from our pain and into His presence, God hasn’t allowed that. So how do we live out this proclamation? We remember three things:
HIS PROMISES (John 16:33): “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Life is hard. Life crushes us. Underneath our disappointment, we may have anger towards God. We tell ourselves things like, “I’ll be happy if I have a family, a specific job, a new car…” In this life, we do not often get these things we assume will bring us happiness. So why do we put our hope in the fulfillment of dreams that may never come true, and ultimately cannot really satisfy us anyway? Life is full of pain and disappointment. We must remember to put our hope in the one who has overcome this world.
HIS WORDS (Matthew 28:18 & 20): “Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me…I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Sometimes, when life doesn’t go our way, we call God evil, claim that He doesn’t have control or decide that we know better than he does. Are we smarter than the God we serve? Do we know more about life than the one who created everything? If there is a God, then he must know more than you. If there is not a God, then why are you so bent out of shape about injustice? Who is to say what is unjust? We can’t have it both ways. God is indeed smarter than we are, and he is on the throne. We must remember to put our hope in the one who has all authority in heaven and on earth.
HIS ENCOURAGEMENT (Philippians 4:6-7): “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
We remember that he has overcome the world. We remember that he is on the throne. Let us not forget that he is with us. As we walk with him through this life, he wants us to come into the throne room and lay at his feet the trial that is before us, the pain that is beside us, and the heartache that is behind us. In doing so, we are remembering and trusting that he alone will guard our hearts and minds. He offers us peace, not hardness or bitterness. By trusting God, our lives are refined in the fire. We must remember that he wants us to trust in his protection, not in our understanding.
The entire Bible reminds us how far God is willing to go to redeem us. When we start remembering what it cost him, we realize God intimately knows what is best for us. If we understand that Jesus was raised from the dead, has overcome the world, and has all authority, this will enable us to face things we otherwise couldn’t face. Jesus is our living hope. Come, let us exalt his name together and remember what He has done for us.
In His Hands,
Pastor Garret
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MyTCF Account
If you consider yourself a part of the TCF family, then stay connected with a MyTCF account! You can manage your contact information, easily register for events and give securely online. Members can view the directory.
Visit trail.org and click "MyTCF Login" from the top menu bar. Need a login? CLICK HERE then follow the instructions.
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TCF is installing a new campus-wide telephone system. Thank you for your patience as we work through the inevitable bugs, kinks, and hiccups. Any message will be returned as soon as possible! |
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TCF’s meals ministry is a very practical way to serve the body of Christ! By helping an individual or family in need of temporary support, and TCF has teamed up with Meal Train to make it easy. Visit https://www.mealtrain.com/groups/tcf for opportunities to reach out, connect, and provide for those in need.
For more about the Meal Train organization, click here.
Note: Meal Train is not just for meals! Help is also needed for transportation to church services, appointments, and errands for those who are unable to drive themselves. Drivers are needed sometimes using your vehicle, sometimes theirs.
For details, contact the Outreach Department (541) 878-3501 // outreach@trail.org
CLICK HERE for TCF’s current opportunities to serve!
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Men's Prayer Gathering
Friday Mornings
6:30-7:30am
Join us in the outdoor Pavilion for our traditional weekly time of nourishment in the Word, a preview of what's to come on Sunday morning, and devotional prayer time led by one of our Pastors or Elders.
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Men's Pack Trip
August 5-8
Lake Isherwood
See brochure for details! Registration opens soon.
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From hiking to swimming to biking, there's a lot to do this summer! Click the link below to view the Trail Teens for Truth summer activities...
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Trail Teens for Truth Middle School Camp
For those entering 6th grade through 8th grade
July 5th - 9th
Enjoy tubing at Lost Creek, rafting on the Rogue, campfires, tent camping, great food, adventure, as well as worship and the Word!
Cost is $99 per person // Register HERE
Space is limited so register NOW!
Questions? Contact Rob Milton: 541.821.7261 or robert@trail.org
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Trail Teens for Truth High School Camp
For those entering 9th grade through 12th grade
August 5th - 8th
EARLY SIGN UP
BY JULY 1 - $110 PER STUDENT
LATE SIGN UP
JULY 2 - 22 - $135 PER STUDENT
ALL PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION DUE BY JULY 22
Space is limited so register NOW!
Questions? Contact Rob Milton: 541.821.7261 or robert@trail.org
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Sunday, July 11
Thank you for being a part of Children’s Ministry!!!
See flyer for details.
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Do you have a talent that kids love?
The TCF Children’s Ministry is looking for members who can contribute their skills of puppetry, mime, music, storytelling, ballooning, clowning, or (fill in the blank). With only a modest commitment of a couple of Sundays per year, God can use you in big ways in the lives of our kids!
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Beginning Wednesday, June 2, 2021
6:15pm - 8:00pm
Summer is coming and TCF has lots of fun planned for our kids ages 4 through 5th grade! This year's theme is "Answers for Kids" beginning in the book of Genesis. click on the flyer link below for more details...
Debbie Conley: 541.261.2605
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We need you!
Awana volunteers make a difference because “Kids matter to God”
Each Wednesday night from 6 - 8pm, you could help a child learn scripture verses, be a Game Director, or help with check-In!
Kids need you to be part of their team 😊
Contact
Aaron Bradley at aaron@trail.org
Debbie Conley 541.261.2605 or debbie@trail.org
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Dedication Ceremony
June 20, 2021
If you’d like to have your child dedicated, please read the Dedication brochure then register. The Dedication will be done at the outside venue in the Pavilion.
Dedication Questions: Pastor Travis Connick at travis@trail.org.
Scheduling Questions: Jacki at jacki@trail.org or 541-878-3501
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Save the Dates!
June 28-29 or June 30-July 1
Ages 5-10
TCF Pavilion
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Registration opens June 1 at trail.org |
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Save the Date!
July 30 - August 1
Ages 8-12 (and only going into 6th grade)
Mountain Lakes Bible Camp
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Registration opens June 1 at trail.org |
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Monday, June 7, 2021
6:30pm
TCF Fireside Room
Join together to pray for TCF supported partners and outreaches.
Open to all
(No childcare provided)
Contact: 541.878.3501 // outreach@trail.org
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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
May 27, 6:30 - 8:00pm at TCF
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 twice a month on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm during the school year. For more information about the Trail Life USA organization, click HERE.
- For TCF’s Troop Information, and to confirm meeting times, contact Matthew Paradela: 541.625.0359
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American Heritage Girls
May 27, 6:30 - 8:00pm at TCF
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 twice a month on Thursdays from 6:30-8pm during the school year.
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For Trail Christian Fellowship Troop information and to confirm meeting times, please call Karrie Hovis at 541.951.3135 or email ahgroguevalley@yahoo.com.
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For more details about the American Heritage Girls organization, click HERE.
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WE NEED YOU!
Bottle Drop Blue Bag Drive
Trail Christian Fellowship
May 2 - June 6
American Heritage Girls OR4519 is seeking your help in collecting cans to purchase class B uniforms. These uniforms are worn during service projects, camping trips. and various other events where the official uniform is inappropriate. And additional funds will go toward special events.
Pick up your blue bags or drop off your filled bags at the TCF Youth Center
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A Christian 12 step program for those struggling with any addiction, abuse or other hurts, habits or hang-ups. We meet every Tuesday at 6:30pm (masks required).
You're welcome to come early at 6pm.
No nursery or child care program available at this time.
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The Pregnancy Center
Baby Bottle Drive
Pick up a bottle at TCF, fill it with your donations (money and/or check) …then return it to the inside Information Counter in the Worship Center (not outside), the Church Office during business hours or at TPC (2019 Aero Way # 103, Medford, 97504) by Father’s Day, June 20. You may also make a donation at their webpage: https://thepregnancycenter.us/
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Redemption Ridge, a local non-profit dedicated to bringing hope and healing to young women devastated by the effects of commercial domestic sex trafficking, is in need of dedicated, caring women to fill our Care Specialist employee positions at Grace House. Other positions are also available. More information and a link to apply online can be found on our website under the "careers" tab: redemptionridge.org
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Thank you for visiting TCFinTouch
the weekly e-newsletter of Trail Christian Fellowship
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Church Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
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