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February 11, 2016

Welcome

to this week's edition of

TCFinTouch

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

photo: Brittney Boren

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 14, 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 17 from 6:30-8:00 p.m for Bible Study in the Fireside Room. Pastor Garret will be teaching from Psalm 84. 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 6 of a 6 part series

And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. Matthew 6:13

"High resolve does not come to our rescue fast enough when temptation hits like a thunderbolt." Alan Redpath

The word that the English Bible translates as temptation is the Greek word "Peirasmos". This is a general word which refers to trials divinely permitted by God which try and prove our character. It can also be used to mean an enticement to disobedience through a believer's carelessness or satanic influence. In either case, the context of its use determines its meaning.

The New Testament clearly teaches that the temptation to do evil is never at the enticement of God. God is neither tempted by evil (which is the very antithesis of His character) nor does He tempt with evil (see James 1:13-15). Someone else has wisely pointed out that temptations always show up with flowers and perfume because if you could smell the stench of bondage contained within, you would never succumb to it.

Of temptations of the other sort, sometimes God does allow Satan to bring us a trial which will purify us in the end. This is best illustrated by the story of Job in the Old Testament. In the Gospels, Jesus told Peter that Satan has demanded the right to sift him like wheat. In both cases, these men found their faith, integrity and motivations were sorely tested. I find it strangely encouraging that both these godly men floundered and failed through their trials because I don't do them so well myself. In the final analysis, both men were restored by the Lord but greatly humbled in the process. As unwelcome as it is, failure is often a more effective teacher than success.

Temptations of this variety happen to all Christians and they shouldn't be unwelcome if we desire to grow strong in the Lord. We only grow strong through testing and being exercised.

As this touches on prayer: Pray that sin would no longer be enticing and that we would have the wisdom to resist the devil until he flees. Better to bear the weight of temptation than the bruising of sin.

For most of us there are some things we know are so enticing they really pose no hazard because we won't intentionally go anywhere near them. However, there is another kind of temptation which is for us a hidden reef. It shipwrecks us because we are unaware of it. In this we would pray for deliverance from the temptation that would catch us by surprise.

As for the temptation of a trial, we would pray not to be spared from all trials, but that we would be spared from anything that would cause us to fall and destroy our faith.

Once again, like the prayer for bread and forgiveness, this is a daily prayer. Today's spiritual battle was won, but the war is never over until this life is completed. We need daily strength for a daily battle.

See you Sunday,

Pastor Chris

Upcoming Events

Valentine's Banquet

Bring your sweetheart and enjoy a lovely Tri-tip and Polynesian chicken dinner this Saturday, 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. Cost is $25 per couple and includes child care with advanced sign up. Please call the Church Office 541.878.3501 to check for seating availability or to sign up online click HERE.

For further information contact

Ben and Theresa at 541.826.7489

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! To download a form click HERE, fill it out and mail or bring it in.

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

Everyone is invited to dress up and view the videos Feb. 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. Please sign up at the Information Counter to attend and to bring a dessert to share. For questions 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!

MOM's Group

The TCF MOM's Group will get together at TCF on Tuesday, February 23, 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.

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.

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

Men's Ministry

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...

St. John Lutheran Church & School Open House

You are invited to an Open House on February 25 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and

6-7 p.m. at 585 Nick Young Rd in Eagle Point, our Creek Side Campus. Please come by, take a tour of our facility and see how we put faith into education. For more details call: 541. 879.0020.

Joyfully,

Heather Stewart

St. John Lutheran Church & School

In Closing...

Give, and it will be given to you.

...For by your standard of measure it will

be measured to you in return.

Luke 6:38

Thank you for keeping in touch with the family of Trail Christian Fellowship via TCFinTouch. We welcome your questions and comments.
Feel free to contact us at

tcfintouch@trail.org