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April 14, 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...

April 17 our Sunday Service will be held in the Worship Center from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Pastor Matt will be teaching this Sunday while Pastor Rick teaches at the Men's Retreat. 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, April 20, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for our through-the-Bible study in the Fireside Room. Pastor Chris will be teaching. Programs for youth age Nursery-5th grade, Middle School and Teens meet at this same time in their respective classrooms.

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...

Bullseye

"Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:8-10

The hunter's heart was racing. The blood pounding in his ears almost drowned out all other noises, except one...the beautiful full-throated bugle from the bull elk heading his way. He gave one more cow call and readied his bow.

The early morning mist gave way to the massive bull elk as he slowed his charge and sniffed the air. The hunter could make out the large-branched antlers on top of the massive head. It was the biggest bull this veteran hunter had ever seen!

The large bull slowly walked toward the waiting hunter, his massive-branched antlers tickling the underside of the large pine branches. The moment the bull turned broadside, the hunter loosed his arrow. It flew straight and true...

The hunter's excited focus on the massive antlers caused him to miss the target that would have brought the elk down. Instead, the bull elk snorted and ran away with the hunter's arrow trapped in its massive antlers.

Focus. Focus is everything when it comes to life. In this Scripture Paul readily admits he has an issue of some sort. Believe me, a lot of discussion and ink have been written to try and figure out what this issue is, but Paul doesn't even give it a fourth glance; that is not his focus. His focus is on grace, unmerited favor that Jesus has given him. Even in Paul's weakened state, he can still be living for Christ.

As a challenge, I started to write down all the areas I am weak or have heard people insult or criticize me for, the hardships I have been through, and parts of life I have had an issue with. I hate to admit, the list is longer than I thought or expected. I put the list on my wall in my office. If I look up from my computer, I see it...all those weaknesses, hurts, insults, criticisms, hardships, and life in general.

I left it up on my wall for a week as a reminder. At the end of the week, I simply wrote GRACE in large letters filling up the entire page. I pinned it back on my wall.

What do we see as we look at life? I'm positive all of us have our list, but that list is our weakness. Why should we focus on it? We have been given a gift that can completely change our focus on life. Our attention can be taken off this world and fixated on the bullseye of God's grace. Take heart, "For when I am weak, then I am strong." The shot is yours...what are you aiming at?

Pastor Garret

Upcoming Events

This Sunday, April 17, is the final Sunday Oregon Voter Registration forms will be available for those who haven't registered, have moved or need to make an update. Visit the Ministry Connect Window this Sunday and speak with Phyllis Fletcher or call Jackson County Elections:

541.774.6148

Night of Enormous Praise

Every third Sunday night we turn up the volume of an hour of worship, Communion, devotion and fellowship. Join us April 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Worship Center. No child care. Questions? Call Dakota: 541.951.1100

Memorial Service

The family of Bob Hawkins invites TCF family and friends to Bob's Celebration of Life Saturday, April 23 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fireside Room.

All Church Hike

Join us for a hike Saturday, April 23, to the top of Upper Table Rock and experience an incredible view of the valley and see the wildflowers in bloom! Meet at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot off Modoc Road. Wear appropriate hiking shoes, a walking stick, water or Gatorade and a sack lunch. The hike is an easy 2.8 mile trip, gaining 720 feet. For more info: call Janice: 909.496.6031 or Terry: 541.944.3767

Baptism

If you have not been Baptized, please note we will be holding a Baptism Sunday, April 24 in the NEW Baptismal behind the Church Office. Stop by the Willingheart Window in the foyer and ask for a loaner CD on Baptism, or listen online HERE. Further questions, call 541.878.3501.

National Day of Prayer

Join Pastor Chris White on Thursday, May 5 from noon-1:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room for an hour of prayer for our nation. Church Office: 541.878.3501.

TCF Family Camp

Everyone is invited to attend TCF's Family Camp at Camp Apserkaha, Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30. Rustic cabins, tents and RV sites are available. Space is very limited. Pick up a brochure at the Information Counter or in the Youth Center. Questions, call Debbie Conley at 541.261.2605 or Rosita Redd 541.218.5507

Women's Ministry

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. Cost is $50. Questions? 541.659.1138

Ladies Bible Study

The Friday Women's Bible Study normally meets from 9-11 a.m. Our topic is "Our Life in Christ" taught by Norah Gorden, cost is $12. Child care is provided. Questions? Norah Gorden: 541.878.2549

Single Women's Dinner

Single ladies of all ages are invited to attend a home-cooked dinner Monday, April 25 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Sign up at the Information Counter, no charge, child care with sign up.

MOM's Group

The TCF MOM's Group will get together at TCF on Tuesday, April 26, 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 or call Cyndi Harrington: 541.826.9415.

Youth Ministry

Grand Prix

All ages welcome! Kids from newborn to age 85...Come join AWANA for an old fashioned Pinewood Derby, Sunday, May 22, following church. Awana will provide a hot dog lunch in the Pavilion, then head up to the Youth Center for the race. Car kits go on sale Wednesday, April 20 and each Wednesday and Sunday through May 4. Final car check-in for participants is May 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Youth Center. Questions, call Aaron Bradley 541.210.1057

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

Men's Ministry

Being God's Man...in Leading a Family

Our next Men's Study: Being God's Man in Leading a Family, will help you accept your calling and experience God's blessing as the spiritual leader to your wife and children. We'll meet Thursday nights begining April 21 for 10 weeks at 6:30 p.m. at the Campus Life Center on Main St. in Eagle Point. There will be a guest appearance by Pastor Rick. Sign up at the Information Counter using an Event Envelope and enclose $8.

Questions? Call 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

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 Visit us on Facebook: Click Here

Area Events & TCF Messages...

Green Thumb Ministry

You are invited to come out and help with cleaning up and refreshing the landscape beds around Trail Fellowship. It takes many willing hands to keep our grounds beautiful.

Call Celia at 541.890.6560 or email cwann@trail.org or call the Church Office: 541.878.3501

Cornerstone Lecture Series

Rev. Daniel Hyde, M.Div., Th.M., will be speaking Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Church, 608 N. Bartlett in Medford. His topic will be: Running the Race-The Practice of Perseverance. To Register call 541.773.8163. Cost is $25 adults, $15 students in advance, at the door add $5. Continental Breakfast and lunch included.

Youth for Christ Golf Challenge

Support Youth for Christ by attending or participating in their 29th Annual Golf Challenge, Saturday, May 21. The Challenge features a four-person scramble with 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. shotguns and banquet seating at 6:30 p.m. Be a part of a long tradition while helping thousands of kids through this benefit Golf Challenge hosted by Rogue Valley Youth for Christ. For details: 541.779.3275.

Worship Center Food and Drink Reminder

Please contribute to the cleanliness of our Worship Center by leaving food and drinks outside, with the exception of water, which is fine to bring in. Thank you for helping!

If you're looking for a way get to know people and to help those in our community, here's an excellent opportunity.

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

The demand for meals is growing and home delivery drivers are needed in Eagle Point and White City. Deliveries are generally between 10 and noon. Mileage reimbursement is available.

For more information call Linnea at 541.734.9505 Ext. 4

In Closing...

There is one who scatters,

and yet increases all the more,

And there is one who withholds what is justly due,

and yet it results only in want.

Proverbs 11:24

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