Welcome to TCFinTouch!
The e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
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Don't forget the new Service time and venue! |
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Sundays at 9am in the Outdoor Sanctuary
Children and Youth Ministries Available
Service is Simulcast to the Indoor Worship Center
Service is Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
Communion will be served Sunday, July 11
Wednesdays at 6:30pm in Baptismal Courtyard
Children and Youth Ministries Available*
Service is Simulcast to the Indoor Fireside Room**
Service is Livestreamed on trail.org, YouTube, and Facebook
Communion will be served Wednesday, July 28
*Dog Days is cancelled June 30 and resumes July 7.
There will still be Nursery and a Children’s Ministry program for kids up to grade 5 in the Youth Center whose parents attend Wednesday night service.
**Masks are required for indoor venues
**Please join the TCF family online if you are not feeling well
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Firmly Planted
“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked…But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.”
PSALM 1:1a, 2-3
I love trees. Big, strong, beautiful, growing trees. I recently got back from taking a long drive to Willow Lake to clear my head. It’s beautiful up there; it’s one of southern Oregon’s most picturesque scenes with the mountain overlooking and reflecting upon the lake. But it’s not just the mountain or the lake that makes it so spectacular; it’s the trees that surround it that make it special.
You know what is amazing about trees? They stand there, tall and strong. Sure, winds of change force them to bend, force them to get stronger, but still they stand. Seasons come and go, and there they stand. Decades go by, and still they stand.
What causes a tree to stand the test of time, the seasons of change, and the winds of opposition? Nutrients. I know, I know, this is starting to sound like a health class back in high school, but it’s true. Trees need nutrients to stay alive, and as Christ-followers we do too. In this way, we are similar to trees. You may not feel like a tree, but then again maybe you do. Maybe you feel like that tree on the side of the road that got knocked over by the strong wind. You may even feel like the tree that got whacked away, one swing at a time, until finally it crashed with a loud thud. That doesn’t really sound like the “life abundantly” that Jesus came to give us.
How can we become the type of person that Psalm 1 describes? A tree that is firmly planted, yields up fruit in season, and whose leaf doesn’t wither? How can we become like that? Let me offer three simple, straightforward thoughts.
Stay Planted among fellow Trees
One of the best protections from danger for a tree is fellow trees. The same is true for Believers. The author of Hebrews said, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another...” Continue to stay firmly planted in the Body of Christ. Continue to meet with other Christ-followers for time of encouragement and prayer.
Stay Thirsty for the Word
Another way to build up tree-like substance is to continue to soak up God’s Word. You’ve seen a tree that didn’t get the nutrients it needed; they withered and died. You’ve also seen trees that got the nutrients they needed, and they continue to grow into strong, beautiful trees. The same is true for us, and God’s Word is our essential nutrient, think of it as God’s “miracle grow.”
Stay Connected to the Vine
Just as a tree must stay connected to its root system, so must we. Jesus says in John 15:5-6, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up…” For us to continue to grow toward maturity we need to patiently remain in Christ and allow Him to establish His roots in us.
Pastor Travis
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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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MyTCF and the Church Life app will be down for maintenance tonight Thursday, June 24 from 8pm to 1am
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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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Family Camp
July 22-25, 2021
See brochure for details.
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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 in the outdoor Pavilion following any Sunday service. Following a brief conversation with a TCF Pastor, you may register for the next Baptism HERE.
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Men's Prayer Gathering
Friday Mornings
6:30-7:30am
Join us in the 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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Men's Pack Trip
August 5-8
Lake Isherwood
See brochure for details.
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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
EARLY SIGN UP
BY JULY 1 - $110 PER STUDENT
LATE SIGN UP
JULY 2 - 22 - $135 PER STUDENT
ALL PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION DUE BY JULY 22
Space is limited so register NOW!
Questions? Contact Rob Milton: 541.821.7261 or robert@trail.org
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Sunday, July 11
Thank you for being a part of Children’s Ministry!!!
See flyer for details.
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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 coming 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. 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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June 28-29 or June 30-July 1
Ages 5-10
TCF Pavilion
Both Camp Wonders are full. Waiting lists are under the Event Registration tab at trail.org.
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July 30 - August 1
Ages 8-12 (and only going into 6th grade)
Mountain Lakes Bible Camp
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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 (masks required).
You're welcome to come early at 6pm.
No nursery or child care program available at this time.
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Life, Laugh & Liberty:
A Fundraising, Comedy and Carnival event for the whole family!
Friday, July 9
6-8:30pm
Trail Christian Fellowship Pavilion
Live music: BrokenWorks with Jenni Abdo
Tickets sold at the event: $10 per person or $25 per family
541-772-1921
tpcpartners.us
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The Pregnancy Center is Now Hiring
Mobile Medical Unit Manager – Looking for an RN or LPN to manage the mobile clinic. 15 to 22 hours per week. Position includes varying responsibilities including; on board medical services, volunteer management, driving, maintenance, special events and more. (An RN will be trained in limited obstetrical ultrasound).
Part-Time RN - An RN to become part of the clinic staff, willing to work in our office as well as on the Mobile Medical Unit. Will be trained in limited obstetrical ultrasound. 8 to 10 hours per week.
For more information or to request an application, please call The Pregnancy Center at 541-772-1921.
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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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