Welcome to TCFinTouch!
The e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
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TCF Summer Gathering Update |
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Sundays at 9am in the Worship Center
Children and Youth Ministries Available
Service is Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
Communion will be served Sunday, August 8
Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room
Children and Youth Ministries Available
Service is Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
Communion will be served Wednesday, August 25
Please join the TCF family online if you are not feeling well
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Soundbite Praise
Psalm 117
Praise the Lord, all nations!
Extol him, all peoples!
For great is his steadfast love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord!
It is reassuring to know that God does not require long prayers. He is not concerned with how long our prayers are nor the extent of our vocabulary. He is concerned with the intent of the heart behind the prayer. Because of this, Jesus warned us about elaborate praying, thinking that we will be heard for our many words (Matt 6:7). Maybe that is why this shortest of Psalms was included, to help make the point. Brief praise is enough when it expresses where we are with the Lord. Notice the specialness of this prayer; it is focused on “all nations”, “all peoples”. Jew and Gentile alike. Both are on God’s heart throughout the scriptures. He is the creator of all, and He will become the redeemer of all. Israel has a special relationship with the Lord making her call to be a light to the Gentiles all the more important.
The thought moves from this missionary call for the Gentiles to be included in the worship of Yahweh (verse 1) to the basis for this worship, God’s character (verse 2).
Verse one is a call to worship, specifically it is a call for Gentiles to worship Yahweh. This clearly relates to the promise in Isaiah 2:2 that “all nations” will flow to “the mountain of the Lord’s house” in the latter days. God will be God over all people. The fulfillment of this promise now stands in the Great Commission where Jesus commands the apostles to make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:18-20). God wants people from every tongue and tribe and nation before His throne. This is why we send and support workers in foreign fields. It is why we need to be attentive to a potential call on our own lives or the lives of close family members to relocate someplace Jesus is not known. A refusal to answer such a call from the Lord would simply be disobedience. Only as we evangelize the world can we pray this psalm with integrity.
The Gentiles are to worship God (as is Israel) because of His character. “His merciful kindness” (verse 2) which is “great toward us”, and “the truth of the Lord endures forever”. God’s covenant love is not just for Israel. Jesus died for the whole world (John 3:16) bringing about the final covenant in His blood so that all people may have access to God. This covenant endures forever because the trustworthiness of Yahweh endures forever. We can count on salvation through this covenant because we can count on Him. No wonder the psalm ends with the exhortation “Praise the Lord”.
Pastor Kellen
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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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Global Outreach Prayer
August 2
Meet in the Fireside Room at 6:30pm to pray for TCF supported partners and outreaches. Open to all, no childcare.
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Baptism
August 22, 2021
If you have yet to be baptized and you are ready to take this important step of faith, please listen to “The Obedience of Faith: Baptism“ mp3 by Pastor Rick, or pick up an audio CD from the Information Counter following any Sunday service. Following a brief conversation with a TCF Pastor, you may register for the next Baptism HERE.
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All Church Lunch and Fun
August 29, 2021
Plan to join us for an all-church lunch! Swimming for the kids and lawn games for all. Head outside to the Pavilion and back lawn right after Service. No charge for lunch, donations welcome.
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Dedication Ceremony
September 19, 2021
If you’d like to have your child dedicated, please read the Dedication brochure then register.
Dedication Questions: Pastor Travis Connick at travis@trail.org.
Scheduling Questions: Jacki at jacki@trail.org or 541.878.3501
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Men's Prayer Gathering
Friday Mornings
6:30-7:30am
Join us in the Fireside Room 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.
Sold Out!
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Women's Retreat
October 8-10
Kellogg Springs Camp & Conference Center (Oakland, OR)
Save the date! Details to come.
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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 High School Camp
For those entering 9th grade through 12th grade
August 5th - 8th
Cost is $100
ALL PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION DUE BY August 1
Questions? Contact Rob Milton: 541.821.7261 or robert@trail.org
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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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Wednesdays
6:15pm - 8:00pm
Summer is here 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. Child care for ages 0-3 available in Room 2. 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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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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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.
You're welcome to come early at 6pm for a meal.
No nursery or child care program available at this time.
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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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