Welcome to TCFinTouch!
The e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
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Service Times
Sundays at 7:15am, 9am, and 11am in the Outdoor Pavilion
- Children and Youth Ministries Available at the 9am and 11am Services
- All Services will be Simulcast to the Indoor Worship Center and Fireside Room
- 9am and 11am are Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Outdoor Pavilion
- Children and Youth Ministries Available
- Service will be Simulcast to the Indoor Worship Center
- Service is Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
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Thanksgiving
This has been a year of loss for all of us to one degree or another. Loss of lives for some; loss of jobs for many; loss of rhythms and routines for others and loss of normalcy for all. Couple that with political unrest, social upheaval, daily fears and frustrations and you may simply be tempted to slap on a fake smile at the Thanksgiving dinner table all the while feeling anything but thankful.
Its at times like this, in seasons such as now, we need to hear afresh Gospel-saturated truth.
I recently read the account of Martin Rinkart, who pastored during the height of the Thirty Years’ war. As the war raged on through the interior of the European continent, there became a scarcity of supplies and it was said that thirty to forty people would fight in the streets not to claim toilet paper, but rather a dead cat or a dead crow. Soon thereafter a plague spread quickly through Rinkart’s community in ways that sound very similar to the moment we’re living through. As the plague devastated Eilenburg in 1637, Rinkart was the only surviving pastor, conducting as many as 50 funerals in a day. That year he performed more than 4,400 funerals, including that of his first wife.
Into this tremendous loss Rinkart penned, Now Thank We All Our God. He writes,
Now thank we all our God, with hearts and hands and voices; who wondrous things has done, in whom His world rejoices; who from our mother’s arms has blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
O may this bounteous God through all of life be near us; with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us, to keep us in his grace, and guide us when perplexed, and free us from all ills in this world and the next.
All praise and thanks to God, the Father now be given, the Son and Spirit blest, who reign in highest heaven, the one eternal God, whom heaven and earth adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
This prayer of thanksgiving has gone on to become a cherished hymn. Now note that Rinkart is not dismissing the hardship of life. He writes about the trials and perplexities of life and yet he is able to express deep gratitude in the face of tremendous loss. How is he able to do this? Where does he ground his hope? Certainly not in the circumstances of life, but rather in the Trinitarian nature of God, who in Christ has come near us and through His Spirit, keeps us in His grace, guides us by His hand and frees us from the fear of death by assuring us of resurrection life.
So before heading to the Thanksgiving table today, make it a point not to muster enthusiasm to make it through the day, but rather meditate on God’s goodness given to you in Christ, until you are filled with gratitude for what He has done and with hope for life in the next age.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Pastor Travis
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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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Pick up the new Daily Bread at the Information Counter or contact the Church Office. You can also view this and other devotionals and studies at https://odb.org/.
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Angel Tree Prison Fellowship Ministry
Stop by the Information Counter or Youth Center before or after Service to sign up for an Angel. Each Angel represents a child of an incarcerated parent and will list a gift for you to purchase. Volunteers needed to buy packaged goodies or to deliver gifts. Wrapped gifts need to be dropped off to TCF no later than Sunday, December 13.
Questions? Debbie Conley: 541.261.2605
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GriefShare
Wednesday, December 2
1-3pm
This is a 13-week series on grief recovery that occurs Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm. Topics include: grief's journeys, challenges, coping, heaven and more. No child care and cost is $25. Each 13-week session is 'self-contained' so you don't have to attend in sequence. You may attend before paying to see if it's a good fit for you, but please contact the Leaders first.
Leaders: Dave & Leslie Pfeifle: 541.878.2363 or griefshare@trail.org
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Global Outreach Prayer
Monday, December 7
6:30-9pm
Join us at TCF to pray for our supported partners and outreaches.
Open to all, no child care.
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Men's Outdoor Prayer Breakfast
Cancelled Friday, November 27. Will resume December 4.
Men are invited to join us in the TCF Pavilion for a free breakfast and devotional prayer time led by TCF Pastors or Elders. Donations gratefully accepted.
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AWANA
Wednesdays through May 26, 2021
6:30-8pm
A club with a goal to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him. At TCF it's designed for kids 4 years up to 5th grade. Check schedule for theme nights and breaks. Visit trail.org to download a Parent Letter and schedule. There is a suggested donation to cover costs of materials but it's not mandatory to participate.
Nursery and Children's Program for 0-3 years old.
Awana registration is at capacity and is now closed.
If your child is currently enrolled, please check the schedule for theme nights.
Debbie Conley: 541.261.2605
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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
Thursday, December 3 from 6:30-8pm 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
Thursday, December 3 from 6:30-8pm 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 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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Celebrate Recovery
A Christian 12 step program for those struggling with addiction, abuse or other hurts, habits or hang-ups. We meet in the Fireside Room every Tuesday at 6:30pm (masks required).
No meals or coffee will be served.
No nursery or child care program available at this time.
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Christmas at the Ridge Virtual Fundraiser
December 10, 2020
5-6pm
Come join a virtual watch party & fundraiser
to raise funds for girls being rescued from trafficking.
You're invited to a virtual event to support Redemption Ridge. Come enjoy a live, virtual community party and educational event. We'll be having individual watch parties at businesses around town, you can enter to win raffle prizes through a text to donate program, join our paddle raise, and learn more about what we do to save girls from human trafficking.
With your support, Redemption Ridge will be able to help many more girls that have been trafficked find a safe place to heal!
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Hello Friends!
I am the new Development Director at Redemption Ridge. I look forward to getting to know all of you and working together to help as many girls as we can live a safe, full, and rewarding life. I can't wait to see you at the virtual event! If you have any questions please email me at brooke@redemptionridge.com.
Lovingly, Brooke DeBoer
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Registration is Open!
Spring Term starts January 4th
PBC...We're Here
A quality Christian college education is closer to you
than you think, it’s right here at home…..
Pacific Bible College, centrally located in Medford.
We’re here...
- for a fully accredited four year degree.
- for a Bibilical education, that’s affordable.
- for students who want to stay local, with a supportive college environment.
We’re local and here for you.
Pacific Bible College offers Pell grants and most students graduate debt free.
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CRISIS INTERVENTION Class
…a college course to prepare pastors, first responders, counselors and health care providers for crisis, trauma and disaster situations
We don’t know when the next crisis or trauma
will occur within our communities – a shooting, fire, act of nature, child abduction, domestic violence, suicide and other crises. What we do know - is who will be there to help cope with the crisis – special emergency responders, counselors and chaplains. These are community members trained and dedicated to providing counsel and comfort in crisis, trauma and disaster situations.
Pacific Bible College is offering this new course which will prepare participants to…
- understand the causes of crisis/trauma and the methods for intervention.
- gain awareness of triggers, situations and symptoms revolving around crisis.
- deal with crisis personally and in a pastoral or counselor role.
The Crisis Intervention Class will be taught by Stuart Boyer, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer for Pacific Bible College. Stuart brings nearly 20 years chaplaincy experience including Public Safety Chaplains of Southern Oregon, Fergus County Sherriff Department MT, Polson Police, Fire, and Lake County Sheriff Department MT, U.C.S.D. Hospitals in San Diego CA, Public Administrator/ Guardian Office -San Diego County Division CA, Albany Fire Department CA, American Red Cross: Lake County MT, San Diego and Stanislaus County Divisions CA.
The Crisis Intervention class will include such topics as: death, suicide, abuse, and helping children through crisis or trauma. It will explore historical and contemporary theory and methodology of crisis intervention. Specific emphasis will be given to understand situational and maturational crises, and the Christian implications of crisis counseling. Students will be introduced to the basic process and application of Biblical crisis intervention.
Class Starts Tuesday, January 5
Tuesdays 5:00 – 8:00 pm
3 Credits
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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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