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February 12, 2015

Welcome

to this week's edition of

TCFinTouch

the e-newsletter of

Trail Christian Fellowship

in Eagle Point, Oregon

photo: Marilyn Gregory

As followers of Jesus

we gather throughout the week for worship, prayer, Communion, Bible study and fellowship. Our overall mission can be summed up as:

Helping People Think Like Jesus

This Sunday

February 15, we will gather in the Worship Center from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Pastor Rick will be teaching. Programs for youth age Nursery-5th grade, Middle School and Teens meet at this same time in their respective classrooms.

Next Wednesday

February 18, we will continue our through-the Bible study. Pastor Matt will be teaching from Genesis 23 after a time of worship. Join us from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Youth Programs and AWANA meet at this same time in their classrooms.

From our Pastors...

Tasking My Inner Child

I was feeling pretty whiny this morning. We stayed up too late Saturday night watching a great old movie and woke up this morning to the windblown, soggy darkness for an early morning prayer gathering prior to regular Sunday service...sigh. It never seems to fail that on such unfortunate convergent points of fatigue and extra effort, my "whiny gene" really kicks in with a vengeance. I toyed for a moment with the idea of dramatizing my mild sinus headache in order to justify playing "hooky" and skip Sunday service altogether....sigh.

Those are the moments when I'm truly thankful for the Spirit's work in my life; that sense of conviction He awakens in my heart to the obligations of serving His righteousness instead of my carnal appetites. The knowledge that I will be blessed that day by the pleasure of greeting old friends, the growth that will come from hearing the Word, the filling that follows the offering of prayer and counsel to those in need, not to mention the delight my spirit bathes in when our worship rises to the Lord...that knowledge isn't enough to motivate me in the first half hour of the day.

I rise, in the faith it will get better, to feed the cats, brush my teeth, make the coffee and stumble around looking for the morning paper. I do this with a half-smile knowing that my Maker takes pleasure in my trust of His admonition "not to forsake the assembly of the saints" (Heb 10:25). I know He will bless my obedience and by mid-day I will be grateful that I honored His call to come. But I am even more pleased that He is pleased. Some days I feel I please Him so little that my heart is grieved, and I am grateful for the simplicity of the few things He has actually given me to complete.

Do not grow weary in doing good my friend. Although our Father has already accomplished everything that must be done, He still uses our humble efforts and childlike willingness, to bring about the fullness of His will and to glorify His name. When we comfort and encourage each other, when we grant love and forgiveness to those who offend, when we respond with grace and faithful patience to the hurts and injustice of the day, when we ignore our whiny "inner child" to do what is right...then we honor Him who rescued our souls. In the name of Jesus, dear believer, keep on keepin' on.

His peace upon you,

Pastor Matt

pastor Matt

If you have questions or comments for Pastor Matt

regarding this article, you are welcome to

email him: matt@trail.org

Events

Sweethearts Banquet

A few seats are left!

Bring your sweetheart to a romantic dinner

Saturday, February 14

from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Register online HERE by midnight tonight (Thursday). Cost is $25 per couple. Please indicate child care needs (kid's dinner included). Space is limited! For more info contact: Ben and Theresa Wewerka: 541.826.7489

Informational Meeting for a Sewing Class for Kids

If you have children (age 8 and up) who would like to learn to sew, please come to an informational meeting Sunday, February 15 at 12:00 noon in Room 8. Pick up a flyer now at the Information Counter for details. Class will be taught by Joyce Hawkins, a licensed educator with many years of sewing experience. Questions? Call Debbie Conley: 878.3501 or email debbie@trail.org.

TCF Outdoors Fellowship

The TCF Outdoors Fellowship will be meeting Thursday, February 19 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Teen Room. Our topic will be Spring Goose hunting. Beginners are welcome! Bring a Bible, and finger foods to share.

A Spring goose hunting weekend is planned for Feb. 27-March 1 in Fort Klamath. You are encouraged to attend the Feb. 19 meeting to prepare for this weekend. Please sign up using an Event Envelope, enclose $50, and pick up a flyer at the Information Counter. Questions? Call Nate Bailey: 541.951.6952.

CPR CPR/Basic First Aid Class

for TCF Volunteers

Volunteers are invited to attend the next CPR/Basic First Aid Class to be held

Saturday, February 21, from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Youth Center. Please sign up at the Information Counter using an Event Envelope, enclose $25 or sign up online by clicking: HERE. Bring a sack lunch, no child care. Class size is limited. Questions? Contact Debbie Conley: 878.3501 or debbie@trail.org

Great Commission Festival, February 27 - March 1.

Join us for dinner Friday, February 27 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. followed by presentations from several of our cross cultural partners from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a dessert break. On Saturday, February 28, Z and T's care team will be hosting an update on North Africa in the Fireside room from 10:00-11:30 a.m. The GO Board will be hosting a light lunch which will be followed by a presentation on B4T (business for transformation). Our guest will share about the many ways a business can be used to transform people's lives and thinking about the Kingdom both here and abroad. On Sunday, March 1, our partners will be available in the foyer before and after service to share about what the Lord is doing in and through them. Please sign up for the dinner and the lunch at the Information Counter so we have enough food and seating for all our guests. Check there for full details. Questions? Call Kelly 541-878-3501 or outreach@trail.org

Toddler 2 Teen Conference

Local professionals will provide helpful tips and input on marriage, parenting, drug abuse, special needs, legal issues and more. Pastor Bill Gallagher will hold a personality workshop. Join us Saturday, February 28, 12:30-5:30 p.m. at Cascade Christian High School. Childcare for kiddos age 4-10. Go to: www.FamilyToolsForLife.org for more information and to register.

Questions? Contact Debbie Conley: 261-2605 or debbie@trail.org.

Clothing Exchange

Clean out your closets and bring your gently used, clean clothes to the table behind the Info Counter on Sundays by March 1. You can pick up a flyer there with all the details.

Go "shopping" on Saturday, March 7 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Fireside room. Women's, men's, teens, kids, baby clothes and accessories accepted (no shoes please). On shopping day: Monetary donations accepted (optional).

Questions? Call Paige Harrison: 541.821.0459

You are invited to create a film and invite family and friends to view it Oscar Night, Sunday, March 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Awards given for best actor, actress, drama, comedy etc... All ages welcome, sign up required. Dessert provided. No child care. This is a dress up evening of fun! Videos must be Christ-appropriate, 5 minutes or less and submitted by March 11 to Dakota Lacombe. Call Dakota at 541.951.1100 or email epdsl95@yahoo.com

Save the Date: Communication Workshop

Mark your calendars for Speaking the Truth in Love, a biblical boundaries workshop for Christians, led by Pastor/Counselor Bill Gallagher, Saturday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. Watch the Bulletin and TCFinTouch for details to come.

Men's Ministry

Men's Retreat: April 17-19

Guys, mark your calendar! A fabulous weekend of fellowship, teaching, great food, and outdoor activities at Camp Lake Bradley are in the works for April 17-19.

Details and registration information coming soon.
Questions? Pablito: (949) 246-9615 or pablito@trail.org

Early birds, bring other guys (friends, neighbors and relatives) for a time of food, teaching, and fellowship. Breakfast is on a donation basis. Questions? Contact Pablito: 949.246.9615 or pablito@trail.org.

Women's Ministry

Single Women's Dinner
Celebrates 16 Years!

Single Ladies of all ages are invited to share in our special Sweet 16 Celebration Dinner, Monday, February 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Please sign up at the Information Counter, no charge, child care with advanced sign up. Questions? Call Cyndi Harrington at 541.826.9415.

MOM's Group

Moms, you are invited to join with other moms and kids for a brunch, teaching and fellowship twice a month from 9-11 a.m. in the Youth Center. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 24. Questions? Contact Cyndi Harrington at 541.826.9415 or cyndi@trail.org.

Youth Ministry...

Dear TCF Family: During this cold and flu season when we are often locked indoors much of the time, illnesses are spreading like wildfires. If you or your child is coughing, have a sore throat, a runny nose or a fever; for the sake of all others please remain home until your symptoms have passed. If you have questions, comments or concerns please feel free to call me.

In His Care, Debbie Conley

Director of Children's Ministry

541-261-2605

Children's Ministry Teachers Needed

Has God given you the gift of teaching? Use your gifts to bless our little ones once every 4-6 weeks, ages Kindergarten-5th grade. Contact our Children's Ministry Director Debbie Conley at debbie@trail.org or call 541.878.3501.

Announcements...

If you want to be included in the 2015-2016 TCF phone directory, pick up a Directory form at the Information Counter, fill it out and drop it in the offering bag, at the Information Counter or the Church Office. You may also download the form (click HERE) and fill it out, turn it in or mail it. Previous years entries are not carried over. It takes a few months to compile this information, you can expect the new Directory to be available this summer. Questions? contact Jacki at jacki@trail.org or 541.878.3501

Thank You for the Box Tops!

Thanks to all who donated Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels for the Navajo Mission School. We raised 5,000 points = $3300 in school supplies. Please drop labels & box tops into the Red Box in the Missions Display in the foyer or at the Information Counter.

Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman keeps awake in vain.

Psalm 127:1

Thank you for keeping in touch with the family of Trail Christian Fellowship via TCFinTouch. We welcome your questions and comments.
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tcfintouch@trail.org