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February 25, 2016
Welcome 
to this week's edition of
TCFinTouch
the e-newsletter of
Trail Christian Fellowship
in Eagle Point, Oregon











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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 28, our Sunday Service will be held in the Worship Center from 10:00-11:30 a.m.  Pastor Matt 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, March 2,
from 6:30-8:00 p.m for Bible Study in the Fireside Room. Pastor Kelly will be teaching from Psalm 67. Youth programs and AWANA will be held in their respective classrooms at the same time.
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From our Pastors...
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You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:14-16


Growing up I used to play a game with a mirror, well, actually a few mirrors. I would turn off the hallway and bedroom lights and from the reflection of the downstairs light I would attempt to bounce the light from mirror to mirror up the stairs, through the hallway, and into my room. On a really dark night, it was amazing how much a little light that has bounced off a few mirrors can light up a room.

We use light all the time to point things out:
*    A flashlight to see where we are going
*    A laser pointer to direct your attention to a certain spot on the board
*    A lighthouse to warn sailors
*    Christians to glorify God...

Wait, what?! We are light? Absolutely!! Read Matthew 5 again, Jesus says we are light! We can't make our own light, but we can certainly reflect HIS light.

Trail Christian Fellowship's mission statement is, "Helping People Think Like Jesus." If we don't shine, how can we help? I have often heard, "My Faith is a personal matter, I don't want to offend anyone, so I keep it to myself." Why wouldn't we want to shine and share this amazing gift? That is like a lighthouse on a foggy night saying it doesn't want to shine because it might keep someone awake trying to warn the sailors.

Jesus said to follow His example and He is the light of the world. How we influence people and show our light is a result of who lives in us. God puts us in the spot we need to be so we can shine for him. Where has He placed you this week?


Pastor Garret


Upcoming Events

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 table near the Information Counter, fill it out and drop it in the basket there, in the Offering, 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



2nd Annual Oscar Night Tomorrow

A reminder to all those who signed up to show up tomorrow, February 26 at 6:00 p.m. and don't forget to bring a potluck dessert, no nuts. For questions contact Dakota: 541.951.1100 or dakotaL@trail.org.

 
Memorial Service

A Celebration of Life for Dorothy Anselmi will be held this Saturday, February 27, at 11:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room. TCF friends and family are invited to attend.
Great Commission Festival

Meet our Outreach Partners Sunday, March 6 in the foyer before and after service. Find out how you can be involved in Global Outreach. Contact the Church Office at 541.878.3501 or outreach@trail.org for further information.
Game Night

Join the fun Friday, March 18, from 6-9 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Bring your favorite board or card games and finger foods or dessert to share. For child care (nursery-10 years) please contact Pastor Garret by Wednesday, March 16. No sign up, just show up.
 
 
Passion Week Events
 
Mark your calendars for the week of March 20-27. Events will include The Path of Passion--an interactive journey of the last week of Jesus before the Resurrection (Wednesday-Saturday), a Monday Teaching, Tuesday dinner, Wednesday Bible study on Psalm 88, special Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services. Children's ministry provided.
More details to follow. Pastor Garret: 878-3501/garret@trail.org
 
Marriage Ministry Small Group Study

Sign up now for our next small group study, Growing Together In Christ,  Thursday nights, starting April 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Six weeks of small-group discussions will cover the power of prayer in Marriage, following Christ together, and having a spiritual influence on those around you. Sign up at the Information Counter using an Event Envelope, enclose $20 per couple and indicate child care needs. Space is limited. Contact Ben & Theresa Wewerka for more info at 541.826.7489.
Women's Ministry

 
Single Women's Dinner

Last Sunday to sign up! 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.
 
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
MOM's Group

The TCF MOM's Group will get together at TCF on Tuesday, March 8, 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: 541.826.9415.
Youth Ministry
Children of the World

Host families are needed for the Children of the World Concert that will be held April 13. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to have a special time with Christian children from another culture. The Children of the World presentation is a joyous and top-rate event, with precious children from around the world. For details, pick up a flyer at the Information Counter or contact Debbie Conley at 878-3501 or debbie@trail.org
 
 

Jesus is Alive!

 

Our Children's Ministry will be putting on a special presentation of "Jesus is Alive!" on Wednesday, March 23 and Saturday, March 26 in the Youth Center. To be involved or for details contact Debbie at 541.261.2605 or email

awana teacher Investors Needed
 
Awana Helpers are needed on Wednesday nights from 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. Invest in a child's life by listening to them recite Bible verses. "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.." Mark 10:45   For more information contact Aaron Bradley at 541.210.1057 or river_bum@msn.com  
 

Eggciting Easter Celebration
 
Donations are needed for the Eggciting Easter Celebration to be held March 26. Most needed are plastic eggs, wrapped candy or small trinkets for the kids' egg hunt. Please turn your donations in to the Children's Ministry Office by March 13. Questions contact Debbie at 261-2605 or 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
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Thank You from the TCF Pastors and Staff

We appreciate all your kind words of encouragement, notes, prayers, gifts, meals and goodies. May the Lord continue to provide you and your family with much insight and joy as you study His Word with us.
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...

...know that the Lord has set apart
the godly man for Himself;
The Lord hears when I call to Him.
 

Psalm 4:3
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