Wonderment

The fading sunlight danced away with the colorful fall leaves leaving a cool, crisp autumn evening in its wake. The fresh mountain air, the sweet smell of the pines, and the noise of the crickets brought a boy of eight to the creek's edge. Armed with his flashlight, pillow and sleeping bag, he found his spot up against a stump of a nearby tree to watch the night slowly tick by. He wanted to show his family how brave he was by staying out under the stars, but it was pretty dark beyond the light of the campfire.

The rest of the family retired to their tents and his flashlight beam swept up and down Union Creek as the stars shone brightly above. His faithful, canine companion snuggled close as the young boy, full of awe and wonder, watched and waited and waited and waited.

His flashlight battery died, but that was ok; the fire was still glowing, and he could easily still hear the babble of the creek. In fact, he could see the stars reflecting off of its surface as the water flowed past the campsite. It had to happen soon, he was getting so tired...

The early morning dew and cold woke the boy. As he rubbed sleep from his eyes and pulled dog hair from his mouth, the sight and sound of Union Creek flowing dismayed him. He must have missed it! Maybe tonight he would witness the great phenomenon of the water in Union Creek stop flowing and go to "sleeping" and stopping its never ending flow.

 

I can hardly pass a creek without remembering that evening and it is easy to pigeonhole the concept of a creek going to sleep as rambling thoughts of a kid. But now that I am older, do I still wonder how big God really is? He created this entire universe but He is still intimate enough to teach a young boy on the bank of a creek life lessons. That is an amazing God! No matter what is going on, He will never grow tired or weary, things can't overwhelm Him. Yes, things happen that I scratch my head at or wrestle with God over, but am I still willing to trust that He is big enough and that He has everything under control? When was the last time you wondered how BIG the Lord is?

Pastor Garret

Hallelujah Hoedown: October 31

Bring the kids, grand-kids, and their friends to this year's Hallelujah Hoedown, Saturday, October 31 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. in the Youth Center. There will also be a TCF family Potluck lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to make this the best Hoedown ever! Pick up a candy/volunteer sheet and indicate how you can help. There are also flyers available with Hoedown details. Please call Debbie Conley at 541.878.3501 or email debbie@trail.org if you would like to volunteer to help.

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 Fall Bible Study

You are invited to join us for the Fall term of Women's Bible Study, on Friday mornings from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Norah Gorden is teaching from the book of Jonah, come and see it is much more than a "whale of a tale." Child care is provided. The cost for the term is $8 and payable at your first class. Questions? Christean White: 541.664.2054.

The TCF MOM's Group will get together at TCF on Tuesday, October 27, 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Youth Center. This group usually meets twice a month (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) and we enjoy a breakfast, a devotional or mentor guest speaker, and fellowship centering on Christian family life.


Check our Facebook page: TCF Moms Group or call Cyndi Harrington: 541.601.2066.

Single ladies of all ages are invited to the next Single Women's Dinner Monday, Oct. 26 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Enjoy a time of fun, fellowship, and a home cooked dinner. No charge, please sign up at the Information Counter. Child care available with sign up. Questions? call Cyndi Harrington: 541.826.9415.

Child Evangelism Fellowship Needs You

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered resource for rising above life's hurts, habits and hang-ups. Through eight simple principles people will move from bondage to freedom and will experience a new joy and peace in life. Join us in the Fireside Room for open meetings every Tuesday: Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Child care is provided. For more information contact Paige Harrison at 541.821.0459 or email celebraterecovery@trail.org. Visit us on Facebook: Click Here

Food & Friends is Looking for Volunteers

Food & Friends provides hot, nutritious meals and a friendly visit to hundreds of seniors in Jackson and Josephine counties.  Through our services, home-bound seniors are able to maintain their independence in the comfortable surroundings of their own homes.

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