Welcome to TCFinTouch!
The e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
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Sundays at 9am and 11am in the Outdoor Pavilion
Children and Youth Ministries Available
Service is simulcast to the Indoor Worship Center
Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
Communion will be served Sunday, November 14
Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Outdoor Pavilion
Children and Youth Ministries Available
Service is simulcast to the Indoor Fireside Room
Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
Communion will be served Wednesday, October 27
Please join the TCF family online if you are not feeling well
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Love: Not Fear
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. (1 John 4:7-12)
Are you living in a state of fear? There is much to be concerned about within our lives right now. It seems easier to trust God when life is sailing along smoothly. Although, we tend to pat ourselves on the back and forget about God when things are going well. We also tend to seek God more fervently when things are difficult or coming unraveled. Rightly so! We should absolutely seek Him when things are difficult and we should be seeking Him fervently, with much thankfulness, when things are going well. Life has not and does not stop. Right now, we are all facing stresses and challenges that are likely much harder than anything else we have faced in our lives. If this does nothing else it should move us to pause and examine how we are reacting. Are we reacting in love like Christ or are we reacting in fear like anti-Christ?
It is very likely you or someone you know is facing difficult decisions centered around vaccines, mandates, and job status. Now is when you ask – should we or shouldn’t we? Well…
Do you remember in Joshua when the angel of the Lord appears to Joshua and he asks the Lord are you for us or against us?
When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” And he said, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped and said to him, “What does my lord say to his servant?” And the commander of the Lord's army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so. (Joshua 5:13-15)
This chapter started with God telling Joshua to circumcise the people for a second time. Keep in mind you can only be circumcised once. However, the generation that had come out of the forty years wilderness wandering had not yet been circumcised. Doing this right before a battle hardly seems wise from a human perspective. In doing this, God is reminding the nation of His covenant relationship with them and reminding them to trust Him. The encounter ends with Joshua worshipping – remembering where his trust needs to be.
Catch this part please: God is much more concerned with your trust in Him than He is in whether you have been vaccinated or not. This part will be harder to hear because we are Americans living in a relatively free society. God is more concerned with your faithfulness than He is in your freedom. As fabulous as our constitution is, it is not the gospel. Consider how explosive church growth has been in countries with far less freedom. So, as Christians let us remind and encourage one another of God’s faithfulness and all the reasons we have to trust Him.
Christian friend, you are free to make an informed, conscientious decision to get vaccinated and to trust God. Christian friend, you are free to make an informed, conscientious decision to not be vaccinated and to trust God. There are potential downsides to either decision and you must be prepared to accept the consequences. Those among us not directly affected should also be prepared to respond with love to both the vaccinated and the unvaccinated. Some of our brothers and sisters in Christ will lose their current jobs because of the choice they make. We should be prepared to help, while trusting God. And as Christian brothers and sisters, we above all people need to remain united. To maintain the unity we have in and through the Holy Spirit. To have civil discussions and to hear one another – but above all to maintain unity and love for one another, just as Christ has commanded.
None of this is liable to be easy. No one ever said trusting would be easy, no one ever said remaining unified while not agreeing on everything would be easy. Loving one another is not always easy, even when we are at our best. And yet God… He not only commands us in these areas but He also empowers us through His Spirit and by using all things for the good of those that love Him and are called according to His purposes, using all these things to mold and shape us into the likeness of His son. And we desperately need His help do we not? We can only be united in His love through the workings of His Holy Spirit in and through our lives.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother. (1 John 4:18-21)
Pastor Kellen
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Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Drive
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Drive has begun!
You may donate items from the list (see flyer) for our AWANA kids to pack or fill your own Shoe Box. Please use the Operation Christmas Child shoe box you will be given at the Information Counter or in the Youth Center.
Items and boxes must be turned in to TCF no later than
Sunday, November 14.
Debbie: 541.878.3501 or debbie@trail.org
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Memorial Service for Rhonda Warne
October 16, 2021 at 11am
TCF Pavilion
Reception to follow
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Memorial Service for James Arroyo
October 16, 2021 at 2pm
TCF Fireside Room
Reception to follow
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GriefShare
October 18, 2021
Grief Support and recovery: help and encouragement after a loved one's death. Each 13-week session is "self-contained" you won't have to attend in sequence. Topics include: Grief's Journey's, challenges, coping, heaven and more. Check out griefshare.org for details. Cost is $25. You're welcome to attend a group anytime before purchasing the workbook to see if it's a good fit, but please contact leaders Dave & Leslie Pfeifle 541.878.2363 before you attend.
For all dates and times, go to trail.org.
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(Grief and Loss - Wednesday, September 1)
If you or someone you know has lost a loved one or a friend, especially to covid, please listen, be encouraged, and learn how to get the help you need moving forward.
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Mandatory Volunteers Meeting
For all TCF Volunteers
Hello Friends of Trail Christian Fellowship:
The staff at Trail Christian Fellowship is grateful to God who supplies all our needs.
Many of those needs are met by your willingness to listen to the call of God, step out in faith, and serve in a Ministry here at TCF.
As a volunteer we ask that you fill out an Application/Background form every 2 years and take the Sexual Abuse Awareness Training and attend a Mandatory Volunteers Meeting every year. (SAA Training will be part of the Mandatory Volunteers Meeting.)
“…For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10
Thank you for taking the time to help others, “Think Like Jesus.”
Our Mandatory training this year will be held in the Worship Center
Thursday October 14th 6:00-8:00 pm
OR
Saturday October 16th 9:00-11:00 am
(Please register for one day only)
Childcare is available with advanced registration.
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Memorial Service for Jeannie Bruce
October 23, 2021 at 11am
TCF Pavilion
Side dish potluck to follow
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Memorial Service for Sally Sweem
October 25, 2021 at 2pm
New Life Church
1974 E. McAndrews Rd.
Medford, OR 97504
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Hallelujah Hoedown
October 31, 2021
Join us in the TCF Courtyard from 5-8pm (weather permitting) for games and trunk or treat! Please no scary costumes (blood or ghouls). For TCF kids and the community!
Needs:
Donations of wrapped candy and trinkets
Volunteers to run booths
Decorated cars and trucks
Help with clean up
Debbie Conley: 541.261.2605
Rob Milton: 541.821.7261
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Dedication Ceremony
November 21, 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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Baptism
November 28, 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.
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Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway
The difference between a good marriage and a great one is hard work. FamilyLife’s Marriage Getaway offers couples biblical wisdom and a safe environment to work on their relationship. Locations include: Portland OR, Sacramento CA (Nov. 19-21), Sunriver (March 4-6, 2022) and many more nationwide.
Our 'group name' provides a $100 discount.
(Meals and hotel costs not included.)
Register at www.weekendtoremember.com
Use ‘group name’ (TCFMarriageMinistry) for discount.
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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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Men's Prayer Gathering
Friday Mornings
6:30-7:30am
Join in the TCF Outdoor Pavilion 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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Women's Bible Study Fall 2021
Women’s Bible Study small groups begin soon. Group dates and times will vary. Some will meet at TCF, some will meet off campus and some on online Video. In our 6-week study in the book of Galatians, we’ll take a good look at embracing God’s Grace and Love. Cost is $7.00. Registration ends on Oct. 28th. If you are not currently in a WBS group, you’ll be contacted by Cyndi Harrington, Women’s Ministry Director, and assigned a group leader, location and time to meet.
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Single Women's Dinner
October 25, 2021
TCF Fireside Room
6-7:30pm
The Single Women's monthly dinners are back! Looking forward to a new season with you all. This is a great time to come together with our sisters in Christ, share a home cooked meal and have fun and fellowship. Space is limited, PLEASE register at trail.org or call the Church Office 541.878.3501. Thank you for your understanding.
Cyndi Harrington: 541.826.9415 or cyndi@trail.org
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Cave Quest
November 11, 2021
Trail Teens: Middle School and High School
Come with us as we join Klamath YFC, Youth71Five, and Grace Point on an educational scavenger hunt with prizes at the Lava Caves in Tulelake, CA!
Cost $15 (includes dinner). Space is limited, so register at trail.org and submit a teen permission form! What to bring: Water bottle, snacks, lunch, helmet, flashlight, warm jacket and closed toe shoes or boots. Meet at TCF at 7:45am, leave at 8am, return around 8pm.
Rob Milton: 541.878.3501 or rob@trail.org
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High School Winter Retreat
January 14-17, 2022
Come and join us for our HS winter retreat in
Sunriver, OR. We have a great place rented and lots of food and fun. You will need to bring your Bible, swimsuit, towel, sleeping bag, winter clothes, personal hygiene items, games, water bottle and a lunch for bus ride there. Only appropriate content for electronics (music, games, videos, websites, etc). Phones and tablets will be taken away if used inappropriately.
Cost is $120
Please contact Rob to sign-up
Rob Milton: 541.821.7261
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Middle School Winter Retreat
February 11-13, 2022
Come join us for a wonderful weekend of good food, lots of winter fun, and fellowship. We have rented the Lodge up at Wilderness Trails. Items to bring: Bible, towel, pillow, sleeping bag, winter clothes, personal hygiene stuff, games, water bottle,
and sled (optional).
Cost is $60
Registration opens January 3, 2022 at trail.org
Rob Milton: 541.821.7261
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AWANA
Wednesdays, September 8, 2021- May 18, 2022
6:15-8pm
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 3 years up to 5th grade. Check schedule for theme nights and breaks. There is a suggested donation to cover costs of materials but it's not mandatory to participate.
Nursery and Children's Program for 0-2 years old.
Aaron Bradley: 54.538.9601 or aaron@trail.org
Debbie Conley: 541.261.2605 or debbie@trail.org
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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: 54.538.9601 or aaron@trail.org
Debbie Conley: 541.261.2605 or debbie@trail.org
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Trail Life USA
Thursday, October 21
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, October 21
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 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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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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Ends of the Earth
A Higher Calling. A Radical Faith.
A documentary exploring faith, passion, and how hope emerges from tragedy, Ends of the Earth weaves together true stories of Mission Aviation Fellowship pilots - past and present - who strive with missionaries and local believers to take the gospel to the most remote places on earth.
ONLY IN THEATERS 2 NIGHTS: MONDAY, OCT 18 AND THURSDAY, OCT 21
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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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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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