TCC News
The latest updates and announcements in the life of Trinitarian Congregational Church, Wayland MA
November 21, 2019
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Here are the top 2 things to know this week:
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Pastor's Note: The Presumption of (in)Justice
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“Forgive our debts” At the end of a president’s term, it is customary that a series of presidential pardons be extended to folks found guilty under the law. We may find the system unfair, but this idea is based on…
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"Every Spiritual Blessing"
Faith Promise Sunday is November 24
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This week, everyone on the TCC mailing list should be receiving a stewardship packet outlining the budget for 2020. Included in the mailing, you will find a Faith Promise Card, which we ask all members and regular attendees to fill out and bring with them this Sunday.
Faith Promise cards are non-binding estimates of your planned contributions. Please take time to seek the Lord prayerfully, and honor Him with a tithe of what He has given to you.
At the end of this Sunday's worship service, we will take the time to seek the Lord together in our giving for 2020. A second offering will be collected after the sermon for our Faith Promise Cards. We hope that everyone who calls TCC their church home would make a faith promise as an act of worship and a step of faith to follow God with all our lives, including our finances, for 2020. If you are unable to attend on Sunday, please turn your Faith Promise Card into the office by December 8th. This will give our Finance Committee adequate time to plan our budget for 2020.
Thank you so much for your continued support of the Gospel and ministries at TCC!
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Advent Events and Services
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Evensong
December 4th, 6:30 - 7p
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A fresh worship expression rooted in historic practice.
Led by our Student Ministry Band.
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Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 8th
9:30 & 11:05a
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Our annual special service celebrating the anticipation and birth of Christ. Students and children join for the first 20 minutes (like a regular "First Sunday Together") and are dismissed to to their programs at the greeting.
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Ordinary Time in Concert
December 14th at 7p
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Join Ben Keyes (guitar, piano, mandolin), Peter La Grand (guitar, banjo, dobro), and Jill McFadden (guitar, violin), plus special guests Adam Kurihara and our student string quartet in this special concert for the Advent season.
Save the date and invite a friend!
Hear their music at:
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Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed
Paul Church is the local volunteer coordinator for the Salvation Army bell ringers’ annual fund raising campaign this year. The Salvation Army is one of the oldest Christian service organizations; it does its yearly fundraising
only
at Christmas time. Hourly time slots are available for adults and children at local markets in Cochituate and Wayland. This is a terrific introduction to Christian service for families during the Christmas season. Would you be willing to donate one hour, during daytime business hours, beginning December 2? If so, please contact Paul at 617-947-1903 or at
piman71@gmail.com
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Donation of a 9 foot Artificial Christmas Tree?
Do you have a 9 foot artificial Christmas tree that you would be willing to donate to TCC as part of our Christmas decorations? If so, please contact Rita at 508-358-4861. Thank you.
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Angel Tree “Angels” Available this Sunday
Gift Deadline is December 8th
The
Angel Tree
is now on display in our lobby. All are invited to take the name of “an angel” from the tree and participate in gift giving to a child in need. What is
Angel Tree
?
Angel Tree
is a
Prison Fellowship
program that TCC has participated in for many years. In a wonderfully practical expression of Christ’s love.
Angel Tree
provides Christmas gifts to the children of incarcerated parents, and in turn, it provides opportunities for incarcerated parents to reach out to their children.
Angel Tree
has been effective in opening hearts to receive the most important “Gift” of all, which is salvation and forgiveness of sin through Jesus Christ.
Please attach the Angel Tree tag to your wrapped gifts, and bring them to TCC by December 8th. Leave your gifts on the tables set up in the stairwell area off the lobby.
Can you help? If you would like more information on this program or could help with gift delivery, please contact
Jim Santamaria 508-358-7821
or hermits@comcast.net.
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Beginning in June of 2020, Adam Kurihara, our Director of Worship and Community Life, will be scaling back to a part time role as he pursues a degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. This is an exciting step for Adam as he considers pastoral ministry and plans on resuming full time work at TCC in the fall of 2021. Adam’s leadership of Sunday morning worship and choir will continue, but we will be searching for new staff to fill the roles of communications, graphic design, and community life for this period. Stay tuned for updates in the new year, and congrats to Adam!
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Missing Sarah Pryor
A New Book by Barbara Pryor
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As you may know, Barbara Pryor was a member at TCC for many years, and has an amazing testimony of God's work in her life. This is the story of the
unspeakable
tragedy and profound compassion and beauty of the Pryors' journey through the search for Sarah and the grief of the Wayland community that followed.
Sarah's story finally ends as this little girl teaches us all about the horror and the beauty in life, and share in Sarah's gift to us all--her powerful legacy of love.
Available
at
Barnes and Noble
or
Amazon.com
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THRIVE:
Our 2019-2020 Ministry Theme
Though our mission is still the same, our vision changes each year. Read about this year's vision.
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Now on winter break until January 9th, 2020.
WBS meets Thursday mornings from 9:15-11:15a. Sign up to join us for the winter and spring.
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Now on winter break until January 10th, 2020.
Mom to Mom will end the fall Semester tomorrow, November 15, with a brunch.
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Last Session This Sunday -
God's Sovereignty: What's Our Response?
Sundays @ 9:30a – Nov 3-24.
In these four sessions we will look at God’s nature, what He has done for us, explore why we often have an expectation of a trouble-free life, and examine a balanced relationship with Him. The format will be teaching and discussion.
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Did you know we send out weekly devotionals as well as other long-form content on our website?
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What are we learning this month?
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No Girls Gathering and Guys Gathering Next Wednesday...
Happy Thanksgiving! Wednesdays, from 5:30-7P at TCC!
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Operation Christmas Child
Shoe Boxes Due THIS Sunday, November 24th!
This Holiday season our whole church will participate in “Operation Christmas Child,” a program run by Samaritan’s Purse. Through the power of simple shoebox gifts, children experience God’s love and the Good News of the Gospel. To participate, see the OCC display in the Lobby. Once assembled, please drop off your shoebox gifts to the children’s ministry check-in desk
by THIS Sunday, November 24th.
This is a wonderful project to do as a family this Christmas Season!
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Please email
kylesmethurst@gmail.com if your student is interested in joining us for this 8-session course on the basics of Christianity. The group will be meeting on 8 Sunday evenings between November - January.
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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
Women -
Mom to Mom -
Winter Recess until January 10th, 2020
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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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Spread the word. If you are in need, or if you know someone who is in need, such as single parents, those on a fixed income, 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 regular church hours.
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:
Pancake Mix
Mac & Cheese
Cake/Brownie Mix
Frosting
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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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Email newsletter and bulletin announcement deadline: Wednesday at 5pm
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Trinitarian Congregational Church
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