Welcome to TCFinTouch!
The e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
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Service Times
Sundays at 9am and 11am in the Outdoor Pavilion
- Children and Youth Ministries Available at both Services
- Services are Simulcast to the Indoor Worship Center and Fireside Room
- Services are Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Outdoor Pavilion
- Awana, Children and Youth Ministries Available
- Service is Simulcast to the Indoor Worship Center
- Service is Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
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God with Us
“His Name shall be called Emmanuel: God with us” Matthew 1:23
If there were ever a reason to be enthusiastic, joyful, grateful and desirous to sing and celebrate this season, it’s because God came in the form of a wrinkled red king to be born out of the birth canal of a confused teenage Jewish girl named Mary. Think of it, all the splendor of heaven revealed in a human body. And amazingly so, this exact event was predicted 700 years earlier, written in the scrolls of the prophet Micah detailing the precise village of His arrival (Micah 5:2).
Usually, all over the world, when an heir to the King is born, there is singing, dancing, feasting and colorful pomp and circumstance that is ridiculously ornate and revered, with loyal subjects lining the streets, bowing as the announcement of a new king is sounded by the trumpets at perfect pitch.
But this extravagant birth of the eternal king, was sounded by the third heaven’s trumpet blast with a choir of angels singing in melodies that make our best orchestras on earth sound like first graders who had never picked up an instrument before.
There truly was a celebratory proclamation of the birth from heaven’s illuminating courts as the joyous Father sang through the angels holy vocal cords, however, no one in Bethlehem that night was lining the streets because no one on earth was looking or listening for His arrival. There wasn’t even any room in the inn left for the Lord of Glory.
No one can say it more eloquently and colorfully than Max Lucado in his book God Came Near, “Divinity entered the world on the floor of a stable, through the womb of a teenager in the presence of a carpenter. Meanwhile the city hums and the merchants are unaware that God has visited their planet. The Innkeeper would never believe that he just sent God into the cold. And the people of Bethlehem would scoff at anyone who told them the Messiah lay in the arms of a bronze teenage Hebrew girl on the outskirts of the village.
They were all too busy to consider the possibility. Those who missed His Majesty arrival that night missed it not because of evil acts or malice; no, they missed it because they simply weren’t looking. Little has changed in the last two thousand years, has it?”
Friends, beneath all the tinsel, poinsettias, family feasts, and wrapping paper, let us not miss the most stunning light of truth this planet has ever known: “God is with us.” He came into the muck and mire of this world so He could pull us out. He left His robes for rags and His throne for a stable and took on a human body. And this same Savior who lives within us is not only here on December 25th when we are reminded what he has done, but he is also here on December 26th, after the tinsel and boxes are thrown away and our friends, family and hype are gone and the walls of our life are silent again. He NEVER leaves us because “His name shall be called Emmanuel: God with Us.”
Praise His Blessed name as long as we have breath!!!
Pastor Bill
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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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Angel Tree Prison Fellowship Ministry
Last chance to sign up for an angel!
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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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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GriefShare
Wednesday, December 9
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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Christmas Eve Service
Thursday, December 24
6:30-7:30pm
Worship, Communion and a special teaching.
Service is held in the Pavilion and Simulcast to the Indoor Worship Center and Fireside Room.
Service is Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook.
Trail Teens (MS and HS) join the adults.
Children's Ministry available for nursery through 5th grade.
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Men's Outdoor Prayer Breakfast
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).
Come at 6pm for a meal (no cost, donations accepted).
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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Caroling at the Mill
December 12
4:30-5:30pm
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Join us at the historic Butte Creek Mill in Eagle Point for an hour of Christmas Caroling! Please wear a mask, social distance and have a joyful time with our community. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider, cookies and fires to keep warm! Singers and musicians are needed, contact Bob Sullivan (541) 779-9208. |
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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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