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March 10, 2016

Welcome

to this week's edition of

TCFinTouch

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

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...

March 13, 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, March 16, from 6:30-8:00 p.m for Bible Study in the Fireside Room. Pastor Matt will be teaching from Psalm 22. 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 morning and Wednesday evening teachings for free.

From our Pastors...

Nipping it in the Bud

Settle matters quickly....Matthew 5:24

Last week I wrote of the pruning hand of God. Now I'd like to address the idea of the pruning we need to do ourselves.

When I was a young Senior Pastor, I'll never forget my Pastor and mentor say, "Bill, when troubles are brewing in the congregation, nip them in the bud or they will grow worse with time."

Just like God the Father prunes us in order to bear greater fruit for His honor, so we also need to trim back and prune problematic areas of our life so that they won't completely grow out of control. The branches of the vine can get mangy looking and become fruitless if they are not quickly contained and cut.

In the passage listed above, Jesus is specifically talking about relationships that have gone wild due to a lack of forgiveness and anger, if you don't settle matters quickly with your adversary your debt will be much greater.

Usually we know exactly what area in our life is growing out of control. God doesn't play games with us concerning His will for our life. His Spirit is quick to convict and direct us in the areas that need change and can ultimately bring harm to us.

In what area of your life do you need to settle matters quickly so that they don't grow further out of control? Has there been something deep within that has been bothering you for a long time? Have you been putting off the inevitable? Does the Lord want you to start something or end something? Do you need to come clean with the Lord or anyone else and confess something? What dead wood needs to go? Do you need to nip anything thing in the bud so that it doesn't grow worse with time?

Once we make the decision to come in line with what we know God is requiring of us and lop off those areas that are impeding our progress in Christ, the sweet peaceful life from the vine will return in a refreshing way!

Pastor Bill

Upcoming Events

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time will begin this Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 a.m. Remember to change your clocks one hour FORWARD at bedtime on Saturday. Church will be on Daylight Saving Time.

Last Sunday to sign up...

TCF Directory for 2016-2017

Deadline is March 13!

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! March 13 is the final Sunday to submit your information. 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

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.

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. A flyer will be in the Bulletin with all the details.

Questions? Pastor Garret: 541.878.3501 or email garret@trail.org

Path of Passion Tour and Dinner

The Pastors and Elders will be sharing dinner and leading a tour of the Path of the Passion Tuesday, March 22, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Dinner will be served in the Fireside Room. Please sign up at the Information Counter and indicate child care needs for ages nursery-3rd grade. No charge. Space is limited. Questions? Pastor Garret: 541.878.3501 or email garret@trail.org

Path of the Passion Interactive Walk

Experience an interactive exploration of the Path of Passion March 23-26 in the Worship Center. Hours will be: Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.,
Friday: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Worship Center. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Questions? Pastor Garret: 541.878.3501 or email garret@trail.org

TCF Outdoors Fellowship

Come on out for an evening of Contemporary Spey Fly Fishing on Tuesday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Teen Room. Beginners welcome. Bring questions, your Bible and finger foods to share. Questions? Nate Bailey: 541.951.6952 or email: trailoutdoors@centurylink.net

Marriage Ministry Small Group Study

Sign up now for our next small group study, Growing Together In Christ, Thursday nights, April 7-May 19, 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.

Personality Differences Workshop

Pastor Bill Gallagher will be leading a fun and informative workshop on the variety of personality types God has created: organized, impulsive, busy, easy-going etc. on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m.-noon in the Fireside Room. We'll look at biblical examples and give you hands-on suggestions and tools for the workplace and home. Pick up a flyer and sign up at the Information Counter and indicate child care needs (up to 5th grade.) No charge, but space is limited. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 541.878.3501 or email billg@trail.org

Women's Ministry

Single Women's Dinner

Single ladies of all ages are invited to a home-cooked dinner Monday, March 28 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Please sign up at the Information Counter and indicate child care needs. No charge. Questions? Cyndi Harrington: 541.826.9415.

Women's Conference in April

TCF ladies are invited to attend a valley-wide Women's Conference, "Fight Like a Girl" on April 1-3 at Path Church in Central Point. For more information and to Register go to: www.conference.pathchurch.com

So. Or. Women of the Word

Women's Conference

SOWOW's 2016 Conference will be held April 22-23 at Community Bible Church, 500 N. 10th St., in Central Point. Kim Meeder of Crystal Peak Youth Ranch will be the guest speaker. You can register online at www.sowow.org cost is $50. Questions? 541.659.1138 or email oregonwow@gmail.com

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, April 12, 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

Jesus is Alive!

Our Children's Ministry will be putting on two special presentations of "Jesus is Alive!" The premier will be Wednesday, March 23, 6:30-7:00 p.m. with cookies and normal children's ministry following until 8:00 p.m. The 2nd show will be held Saturday, March 26 after the Potluck in the Youth Center. To be involved or for details contact Debbie at 541.261.2605 or email

debbie@trail.org

Eggciting Easter Celebration

TCF members are invited to a Potluck lunch at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 26 in the Youth Center. Please bring a main dish or salad to share. Around 12:45 we will enjoy the 2nd presentation of "Jesus is Alive" and the Egg Hunt. Donations of plastic eggs, wrapped candy, and small trinkets are needed by March 13. Questions contact Debbie at 541.261.2605 or debbie@trail.org.

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

Men's Ministry

Men's Retreat

Sign up this at the Information Counter for this year's weekend retreat at Lake Bradley that will be held April 15-17. You can sign up online HERE. Pick up a brochure with all the details. 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...

HeartChange is a four day workshop where you can experience the heart of God as your Heavenly Father.

Would you like to have:
♥ a heart awareness that God, as your Papa deeply loves you?
♥ an appropriate, godly self-image and peaceful confidence?
♥ a genuine love for others, including family, neighbors, fellow-workers?
♥ freedom to be yourself and experience abundant life?

Would you like to have Jesus set you free from:
♥ fear, i.e. of man, the future, failure...?
♥ past wounds and disappointments?
♥ a marred image of God as Father?
♥ unhealthy self-consciousness?
♥ perfectionism? blind spots? lies?

Join us March 23-26, at First Baptist Church, 649 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 9704
To attend this no cost workshop, visit: www.heartchange.org

or call 541.218.2050

Pacific Bible College invites 9th-12th grade students, parents, pastors and educators to the Biblical Higher Education Summit, Thursday, March 17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Cascade High School Gym, 855 Chevy Way, in Medford. Recruiting representatives will be onsite from Corban, Multnomah, New Hope, Northwest Christian and Simpson Universities for academic counseling. Pacific Bible will be awarding two scholarships for their Liberal Arts Degree. Guest speaker will be Dr. Patrick Blewett. For more information call PBC: 541.776.9942.

In Closing...

So teach us to number our days,

That we may present to You

a heart of wisdom.

Psalm 90:12

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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