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February 4, 2016

Welcome

to this week's edition of

TCFinTouch

the e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
in Eagle Point, Oregon

photo: Maura Lolandi

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 7, our Sunday Service will be held 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.

Wednesday Service

Join us next Wednesday, February 10 from 6:30-8:00 p.m for Bible Study in the Fireside Room. Pastor Chris will be teaching from Psalm 139. Youth programs and AWANA will be held in their respective classrooms at the same time.

Listen to Trail Christian Fellowship Teachings

If you missed a service, or live out of our area, we invite you to click HERE

to listen to our recent Sunday a.m. and Wednesday evening teachings for free.

From our Pastors...

Living the Lord's Prayer

Part 5 of a 6 part series

...and forgive us our debts,

as we also have forgiven our debtors...

Matthew 6:12

When Jesus taught the "Principle of 70x7" (Mt.18:21-33) he did not mean 490 strikes and you're out! Jesus meant that as a son of God, the generosity of your forgiveness should be as expansive as God's forgiveness is for you. Even as we enjoy release from our sins when we ask forgiveness, we are to release those who sin against us as well. We are to cancel the debt even as our debt was cancelled through Christ's atonement.

It wasn't as if God wrote off a bad debt. It was paid in full by Him through the shed blood of His only begotten Son on the Cross. It's freely given at no cost to us, but it cost the Lord dearly. For us to forgive, especially if we have been grievously injured by another, is going to be costly. Forgiveness always costs the person who gives it.

Unwillingness to extend forgiveness does invite the discipline of the Lord upon our lives. I might hasten to add that as your body metabolizes your anger it can cause a host of health problems too. Take it from someone who knows. However, the foolproof way to never go near the point of un-forgiveness is to remember how much you have been forgiven. We forget all too quickly how many things God's grace has covered in our own lives.

Relationally, if we know we have sinned against a brother, or if we did so unintentionally or inadvertently and are called up short, we should readily admit it. Our old nature's approach is to hide, deny, or deflect our wrongdoings when they are exposed. As someone who is transformed by the Gospel, we have no vested interest in pretending we're perfect. If the Lord or brother calls you up short, admit it and ask forgiveness.

We must also remember as Christians that we also pick up debts before God on a daily basis. Just as we ask for daily bread, we ask for daily forgiveness from the Lord. Some days we may not feel like we have sinned, other days we are painfully aware of our sin. We sense our failure and we know we have grieved the Holy Spirit.

Reverence for the holiness of God would constrain us to realize that we sin daily whether we realize it or not. In both situations, the disciple seeks and finds the Lord's forgiveness knowing the Lord's mercies are new every morning.

See you Sunday,

Pastor Chris

Upcoming Events

Game Night Tomorrow

Join us on Friday, February 5 for Game Night from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room! Bring your favorite board or card games and something for the dessert potluck. Questions? Contact Pastor Garret: 541.621.8591.

No sign up or charge.

Sewing Classes

There will be a Beginning Sewing Class for ADULTS Sunday, Feb. 7 at noon in Room 8. Bring a lunch.

At this same time there will be a brief Informational Meeting for a Children's Sewing Class for kids who know the basics of sewing. Contact Debbie Conley for supplies needed, etc. 541.878.3501 or debbie@trail.org

First Sunday Evening of Praise

Join us this Sunday, February 7 from 6:3-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Child care is provided.

Photo Safari

If you're interested in going on a Photo Safari trip to Tulelake, CA February, 12-15, contact Pastor Garret Harrington by Wednesday, February 10. Flyers are available outside the Teen Room on the Bulletin Board rack or click HERE. Garret: 541.621.8591 or email garret@trail.org

Super Bowl Sunday Potluck

Everyone is invited to gather for a Super Bowl Potluck Sunday, February 7 at 3:00 p.m. at the Eagle Point Campus Life Bldg. Please bring your favorite finger foods to share. No charge, no sign up, just show up.

Questions? Pablito: 949.246.9615 or pablito@trail.org

2nd Wednesday Jam

Come together with other musicians and singers for an hour to jam and learn new songs, Wednesday, February 10, in the Green Room (next to the Worship Center stage). Questions? Ken Rensi: 541.951.1584.

Valentine's Banquet

Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a lovely tri-tip & Polynesian chicken dinner Sat. February 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. There will be lively entertainment, great food and child care with a kid's dinner, all for a great price of $25 per couple. Space is limited and this event fills up very quickly. Sign up at the Information Counter using an Event Envelope.

Questions? Call Ben and Theresa Wewerka for more information: 541.826.7489 or email theresa_wewerka@hotmail.com

Dedication Ceremony

If you'd like to have your child dedicated Sunday, April 3, please read through the Dedication Brochure, available at the Info Counter, then fill out the attached form, and place it in the Drop Box or Offering. If you are new parent or new to TCF, we'd like you to speak with a Pastor before the Ceremony. Space is limited.

(Deadline is when all spaces are full or Sunday, March 20)

Questions? Contact Jacki: 541.878.3501 or email jacki@trail.org

TCF Directory for 2016-2017

If you want to be included in the next TCF Phone Directory (2016-2017), pick up a Directory Form at the Information Counter, fill it out and drop it in the Offering, at the Info Counter on Sunday or the Church Office during business hours. Previous year's entries are not carried over!

Questions? Call 541.878.3501 or email: jacki@trail.org

He Calls...I pray...I give...I go...Meet our Global Outreach Partners at the Great Commission Festival Dinner Friday, March 4 in the Fireside Room. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. with partner presentations from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Recommended for age 13 and older. Please sign up at the Information Counter so we have enough food and seating. Child care provided with advance sign up and includes a kid's meal.

On Sunday, March 6 meet our Outreach Partners in the foyer before and after service, and find out the latest in Global Outreach. Contact the Church Office at 541.878.3501 or outreach@trail.org for further information.

Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway

There is a 2 1/2 day getaway weekend planned for married couples in Sunriver, Oregon, March 4-6, 2016. To register online for this "Weekend to Remember" Marriage Getaway by Family Life click HERE. Use group name: TCFMarriageMinistry for a $100 discount. Brochures are available at the Information Counter.

Questions? Call Ben and Theresa Wewerka for more information: 541.826.7489 or email theresa_wewerka@hotmail.com

Videos are due February 7...

Are you working on a video? More entries=more fun! You are encouraged to create a 5 min. or less family-appropriate video and submit it by Feb. 7. Everyone is invited to dress up and view the videos Feb. 26. Dessert will be served. For questions or to submit your video contact Dakota: 541.951.1100 or dakotaL@trail.org.

Women's Ministry

Ladies Bible Study

You are invited to join the Friday Women's Bible Study from 9-11 a.m. Our topic is "Our Life in Christ" taught by Norah Gorden, cost is $12. Child care is provided. Questions? Christean White: 541.664.2054

Ladies Bunko Night Out

The MOM's group is hosting a Girls' Night Out Bunko Party Friday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Ladies of all ages are invited to join in the fun and fellowship. Please sign up at the Information Counter. No charge, no child care. This event fills up fast!

Single Women's Dinner

Single ladies of all ages are invited to attend a home-cooked dinner on Monday. Feb. 29 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. No charge, please sign up at the Information Counter and indicate any child care needs.

Questions? Nancy Payton: 541.878.1452.

MOM's Group

The TCF MOM's Group will get together at TCF on Tuesday, February 9, 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 Maria Consiglio: 541.826.9405.

Youth Ministry

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Kids 6 years and older who like to sing and/or act are encouraged to join us in presenting "Crown Him with Many Crowns" on Wednesday, March 23 and Saturday, March 26. Practices begin Sunday, Feb. 21 following church. Parents pick up a flyer at the Information Counter for details or contact Debbie at 541.261.2605 or email

debbie@trail.org

Children's Sewing Classes

If your child is interested in learning to sew, come out for a brief Informational Meeting this Sunday, Feb. 7 after service in Room 8. If there is enough interest, classes will be scheduled once a month.

Men's Ministry

Being God's Man Bible Study Last Chance!

All men are encouraged to attend our 9-week study, Being God's Man in the Face of Temptation, January 21-March 17.

All men are tempted to compromise. But not all men do. Some have learned the secret of being undivided between what they believe and how they actually think and live.

We'll meet Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Eagle Point Campus Life Building. Register at the Information Counter using an Event Envelope, enclose $8 or pay at the first class. You are welcome to come and sign up and pay at the first class. Registration closes February 11 or when all the books are taken. Questions? Pablito: (949) 246-9615 or email pablito@trail.org

Save the Date for the Men's Retreat

Men, this year's weekend retreat at Lake Bradley will be held April 15-17. Look for details and sign ups to begin around the beginning of March. Questions? Contact Pablito: 949.246.9615 or email: 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.

Celebrate Recovery...

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

Area Events & Announcements...

Food Pantry Needs

The following donations are needed for the Church Pantry: boxed dry cereal, instant oatmeal, dried potatoes, Ramen soups, canned vegetables, canned fruits and chili, small bags of white rice and dried beans, spaghetti and tomato sauce. Please drop off items in the Food Pantry Box near the Information Counter or Church Office.

In Closing...

And this commandment we have from Him,

that the one who loves God

should love his brother also.

1John 4:21

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