TCC News
The latest updates and announcements in the life of Trinitarian Congregational Church, Wayland MA
July 11, 2019 | 5th Week after Pentecost
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Here are the three top things to know this week:
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Sunday Recap for
July 7, 2019
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God speaks to us each week, sometimes in ways we don't expect! Listen to last Sunday's Sermon.
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In our summer sermon series we will be asking some big questions. Why does God not answer our prayers sometimes? If and when He does, why does it take so long? If you’re ready for honesty and real talk with God, come and join us this summer.
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LTA and Student Ministry Programming July 14 through August 25
- Students entering Grade 6 - Grade 12 begin in the Sanctuary.
- Rising 6th grade to rising 10th grade students are dismissed from the Sanctuary at 9:50a for DIVE Summer Bible Study in Bradford.
- All children (Infant – rising Grade 5) should be registered at the check-in desk before the beginning of the service.
- Infant through rising kindergarten age children are in the Pre-K wing for the entire hour. Room numbers are posted at the CM desk.
- Rising 1st through rising 5th grade children begin in the Sanctuary or Phillips Hall with their families. They will be dismissed to LTA at about 9:50a; children will leave the Sanctuary via the ramp and gather in the Parlor, to be escorted to RM 204. If you and your child are in Phillips Hall, please escort them to the parlor. Pick-up children in Room 204 at the end of service.
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More News From Serve 72
Thank You from Orchard Hill Sudbury!
The residents at Orchard Hill in Sudbury loved their pillows and plants; see the photos on TCC's Missions bulletin board in our lobby!
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K-Tog Serve 72 Preemie Hats
Thank you to all those who joined in the knitting fun at Serve 72! Your finished preemie hats may be placed in the Parlor (see labeled bag).
A basket of red yarn is on the counter in the Parlor for those knitters and crocheters in our community who would like to make a preemie hat.
K-tog is on a summer break; we will resume again September 9. Thank you!
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Lost & Found Items to be Donated on July 29.
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 29.
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Blood Drive at TCC July 29
Monday, July 29 from 2:00p – 7:00p.
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Right now, the American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood. All donors are needed - every blood type is necessary to help avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients this summer!
Can you help? Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org and enter 8540 to schedule an appointment.
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Food and Drink in the Sanctuary This Summer
During the summer, food and drink will be allowed in the sanctuary. Feel free to bring your favorite snack or coffee with you!
We only ask that everyone use caution so as not to spill (we’ve provided covers for the coffee cups!)
and please pick up after yourself and your children at the end of the service.
Please consider signing
up to prep coffee for a future Sunday at the Connection Hub!
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Summer eBulletins
Please 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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Lifting Up Liberian Youth (LULY)
needs financial donations so that the collected supplies may be shipped to Liberia. It costs $188 to purchase and ship a barrel and 6 are needed.
Tuition for the 10 students we would like to sponsor in Christian schools is now due. The cost is $500/ child for the year.
There are 2 young men who have graduated and would like to go on to Seminary. Would you be willing to sponsor one of them? The cost is $625/semester. Please see Teddy for more information.
LULY is now under the umbrella of mission organization D.M. Stearns. This means financial donations are now tax deductible! To donate financially, please send a check to:
D.M. Stearns Missionary Fund
PO Box 11576
North Wales, PA.
Checks are to be made payable to “DMSMF”, with a note requesting that the donation be directed to LULY/#246.
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Parent Support Group - You Are Not Alone (YANA)
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Parenting is hard work! Some parents find themselves with unique challenges in raising their children, which can be overwhelming and isolating. A new support group for caregivers of children with unique struggles and needs. We will encourage one another while building a community of support, maintaining confidentiality.
Meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month from 7-8:30p
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Registration is required.
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Parking and Being Respectful of our Neighbors’ Yards on Sunday Morning
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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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What are we learning this month?
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Parents! Select a Date to Serve this Summer in Children's Ministry
The Children's Ministry (CM) volunteers have done an amazing job leading and mentoring kids this year. Their patience, wisdom and love for infants - 5th graders is inspiring. But now those volunteers need a break!
Parents, it's time to celebrate those volunteers by serving in their place this summer. Please select your date(s) to serve by emailing
gail.hughson@gmail.com
or signing up at the CM desk on Sunday morning.
If you don't have much availability between June 30 - August 25, it's better to sign up sooner! Whether you enjoy toddlers, preschool, or elementary kids, we have a place for you!
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DIVE Summer Bible Study this Sunday!
Rising 6
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grade to rising 10
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grade students will be dismissed from the Sanctuary at 9:50a for DIVE Summer Bible Study in Bradford.
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Mondays, 10a-12p & 7-9p • Parlor • Susan Foster • susanpfoster5@gmail.com
Wednesdays, 9:30 -10:30a • RM 205 • Allan Baldwin • office@tccwayland.org
Thursdays, 9:15-11:00a • Phillips Hall • Amy Canute • tccwbs@gmail.com
Men - Pickup Basketball • Thursdays, 7:45-9p • Gym •
Sam Jackson
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General Information and Community Life
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We can't do church alone! LIFE Groups help us grow in our faith and meet throughout the Metro West area.
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Each Sunday there are dozens of volunteers that make our services and programs happen. Serving is a great way to get connected to our community.
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The TCC Food Pantry offers assistance to those in the community who need help with providing for themselves and their family. Our food pantry is open on Sundays and during regular church office hours. Donations to “Loaves & Fishes” Food Pantry are gratefully accepted. There is a collection bin on a table near the lobby stairwell.
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Top Items Needed:
Paper Towels
Jelly/Peanut Butter
Box Cereal
Individual Snacks
(microwave popcorn, crackers, pretzels, etc)
Tuna
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This Friday, July 12th
Dr. Andrea Gurney,
Professor of Psychology, Westmont College
Reclaiming Love: Biblical and Scientific Principles for Restoring Relationships
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All lectures begin at 7:30p and are held at L'Abri: 49 Lynbrook Road Southborough, MA 01772.
Join us for tea and treats at 7:15p.
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We believe that serving our community is an essential part of living out our faith. We currently serve alongside two local ministries to care for those in need. Read more and signup here:
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Trinitarian Congregational Church
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