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April 21, 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 24 our Sunday Service will be held in the Worship Center from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Pastor Rick will be teaching from Malachi, the final book in the Minor Prophets series. 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 27, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for our through-the-Bible study in the Fireside Room. Pastor Rick will be starting a new series in the Book of John. 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...

Blessedly Lost

He does not deal with us according to our sins,

nor repay us according to our iniquities.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth,

so great is His steadfast love toward those who fear Him;

as far as the east is from the west,

so far does He remove our transgressions from us.

Psalm 103:10-12

I have a confession to make. I...like...my...calendar. Long ago I switched from a "paper calendar" to a "digital calendar" and I love it! Yes, I use my smartphone, and it lets me know in advance when and where my next appointment is. All you have to do is enter the information and it organizes your life. It brings me a sense of peace to look at this beautiful masterpiece of color-coded meetings and events. I believe the familiar chime when I need to leave for my next appointment or when the event is about to start helps bring a sense of direction in my life. I made sure all of my electronics are synced perfectly, and it brings a smile to my face.

Now some of you might just be thinking that I'm a little crazy because I rely on my calendar so much and I like to be THAT organized. You are probably right. But my motivation is, if I don't enter the appointment I'll probably forget it!

Last year, my screen on my phone got cracked. No biggie, I'll go down to the store and get a new phone. As the sale associate and I chatted, we began to sync my phones. Once the new phone was in my hands, I erased and reset my old phone. I didn't think twice about it, until...my next appointment came and went without a notification.

I received a call about 10 minutes into my supposed meeting asking, "Where are you?"

"I am so sorry! I just got a new phone, and the alerts must not have transferred over. I'll be right there." I ended the call and opened my calendar app...empty, gone, NOTHING. My heart dropped. Their was no record of my days past, present, or future.

It took me two horrific weeks to get my calendar up and running. While I worked tirelessly to fix my calendar, replacing everything that was lost, I was reminded of a pretty amazing promise...

Because of the cross, the God of the universe sees my sins like that empty calendar, gone. Our sin is not taken away because of a computer error; our sin was written on the cross by the blood of Christ and was purposely paid for. Our debt was deleted, wiping away all of our unrighteousness.

Those who trust in the Lord literally have their lives wiped clean from all of their sins. Why wouldn't we want to trust a Father who looks at us like He looks at His son, wiped clean and full of righteousness.

Pastor Garret

Upcoming Events

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.

If you live in Medford, there will also be a gathering for prayer at the Nazarene Church on McAndrews Road at 6:50 p.m. Nazarene Church Office: 541.779.7777

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 This Weekend!

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

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

New Study Starts TONIGHT!

Guys, come on out to the Eagle Point Campus Life Bldg. at 6:30 p.m. TONIGHT. We'll be starting our new study: Being God's Man in Leading a Family. This study will help you accept your calling and experience God's blessing as the spiritual leader to your wife and children. We'll meet 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. Feel free to stop by tonight, even if you have not signed up. Cost is $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.

Summer Semester

Register now for Summer Classes that will begin the week of May 9. Pick up a flyer with the class schedule at the Information Counter or visit pacificbible.com. PBC offers classes grounded in the Word of God, in Medford and Grants Pass. For more information call Mary: 541.776.9942.

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...

When the righteous increase,

the people rejoice,

But when a wicked man rules,

people groan.

Proverbs 29:2

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