March 10th, 2010
Hey, TCFers! Well, after an incredibly busy and rest-inhibiting Christian Awareness Week, we're officially on the home stretch. Nominations are in for next year's executive, discussions have begun between the Gathering and TCF about next year, and all of you are probably settling firmly into your rooms (or the library) to enjoy five weeks of intense studying. All of which culminates with a few events to finish off the year! This week, we've got our last "intense" event, with a service activity going on in a couple of local churches. Next week, we'll have a light Question and Answer session for anyone who's wondering about the future of TCF, as well as the announcement of next year's executive. And then we'll be having our formal dance -- the first in TCF since three years ago! With one last Church in the Caf, we'll be set to go! Make sure to keep an eye on the nomination news below, since you'll want to be involved in choosing next year's leaders. And also watch the ads section if you are interested in housing -- there's lots being added lately! Other than that, hope your homework goes well! In Christ, -Ben  Opening Sequence
Angelic Laughter:  Divine Reflection: Inspired Word: Psalm 64 (ESV) 1Hear my voice, O God, in my(A) complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. 2Hide me from(B) the secret plots of the wicked, from the throng of evildoers, 3who(C) whet their tongues like swords, who(D) aim bitter words like arrows, 4shooting from(E) ambush at the blameless, shooting at him suddenly and(F) without fear. 5They(G) hold fast to their evil purpose; they talk of(H) laying snares secretly, thinking,(I) "Who can see them?" 6They search out injustice, saying, "We have accomplished a diligent search." For(J) the inward mind and heart of a man are deep! 7(K) But God shoots his arrow at them; 10Let(Q) the righteous one rejoice in the LORD News Service Event: The request has been frequent that we have some sort of service event that goes beyond a simple social activity. Thus, Shoshanna and Sarah have arranged to have us help out two local churches in order to help them further their ministry. On Thursday night we will be visiting Braidwood Bible Chapel and helping them paint. On Friday, we will be visiting the Salvation Army Temple to help them with general physical labour. Obviously TCFers are not expected to attend both, although you may if you wish! For further details, and to RSVP (please!), visit the Facebook page for Braidwood and for the Salvation Army! Nomination Process: Nominations have been collected, and the Nomination Committee will be collaborating this week to decide on next year's executive team! Please pray for them, since this really helps to lay foundations for how next year will turn out! Next Friday, at 7 PM in the Otonabee Commons, we will be having a Question and Answer session to discuss our direction for next year. At that event we will also announce the people who are being proposed as next year's executive by NomCom. A week later, on March 26th, we will have a vote to affirm these choices! The nomination committee this year includes Alex McPhie (alex_mcphie@hotmail.com), Hansen Lung (hansen.lung1986@gmail.com), Shoshanna Duke (shoshanna.duke@gmail.com), and Jenn Trouten (jennifertrouten@gmail.com). All are graduating, and will be putting a lot of work into serving the community through this process over the next few weeks, so we thank them as a community! New Communications Coordinator (in training): As I advertised in previous e-mails, this is my last year at Trent, and as such I have been aiming to find someone who wants to be the Communications Coordinator next year. Well, after a semester with no sign, I am pleased to announce that Sam McIntaggart has stepped forward, and will be training as the new CC for the rest of the year! You can expect to get some e-mails from her in all eventuality, and she will be trying her hand at the Weekly soon enough, so be sure to be on the lookout for some good content from your Communications Coordinator to be! Testimonies and Prayer Requests: Have a testimony (a short life story detailing some faith experience) or a prayer request that you would like to put before the community? If so, please contact us via email at trentchristianfellowship@gmail.com so I can send it to the group! If you wish it to be anonymous or to have only your first name sent out, just say so! Bigger World
Tony Campolo: From Cheryl Fraser: Dr. Tony Campolo is speaking tonight in Peterborough about Social Justice and Christianity. He's going to be speaking at Calvary Pentecostal Church, doors open at 6, and its starts at 7, they're expecting it to be packed, so let's go early! The Lansdowne bus does go by there, I'm hoping to be on the 5:20 or 6pm bus, depending when I get out of class. I hope many of you can make it as well!! Dr. Campolo is a really well-known speaker, and what a good topic to be speaking about!! Invite some cronies and let's go soak up some inspiration :) Guatemala Missions Trip: Dear students, school administrators and other friends across Canada, God is drawing his church towards his redemptive heart for the nations. You, or a friend near you, may be ready to take that next step in following our Lord's command to go and make disciples of all nations. I encourage you to seriously and prayerfully consider if this summer may be the time to make your move or invite a friend to get the training needed to take that step. Please check out the letter attached from Summer@CanIL Director Dave Jeffery and the attached brochure to find out about the great training opportunities this Summer@CanIL! Language Learning, Literacy, Language Survey, Scripture in Use - all extremely valuable tracks and crucial ministry skills to put you in a place to bring hope to millions still waiting to hear the Good News of Jesus in their own heart language for the first time. Once again, generous financial assistance is available at CanIL. For further information, please feel free to contact Wendy at <canil_admissions@sil.org> or call at 604-513-2121 or toll-free 1-888-513-2129. Visit the CanIL website at: http://summer.canil.ca Or, if you are ready to GO! check out our internship and volunteer vision work trips at www.wycliffe.ca/involved/shortterm.html Deadlines for summer Get Global (2 - 3 weeks) and Discovery (6 - 8 weeks) trips are approaching fast. If you are interested in our Guatemala trip this spring, contact Jessica Dempster at jessica_dempster@wycliffe.ca Full on for Jesus! Derryl Friesen National Coordinator Wycliffe Bible Translators NextGen Ministries 403-616-5596 Vision is the world's most desperate need. There are no hopeless situations, only people who think hopelessly. Connect with mission hearted young adults: Cafe Wycliffe www.wycliffe.ca/cafe NextGen Ministries www.wycliffe.ca/nextgen Race to 2025 www.raceto2025.org Opportunities to Serve: Our community needs people to serve, and as Christians it gives us a great opportunity to live out the Gospel! These groups don't require any skills or training beforehand, just a willing heart. If you want any more information, or if you've got other opportunities to serve, contact John MacMillan: jhamacmillan@gmail.com John runs an English Practice meeting for ESL students. Meetings are on Mondays at 8 PM in OC 206, and will consist of reading the scriptures with ESL students. If you want to learn more of the English Language through reading scripture, or if you want to volunteer to help people learn, contact John. Peterborough Northumberland Victim Services needs volunteers. You can help as a front-line crisis responder, or as support for victims going to court. Either one is a great chance to minister to victims of crime or family disputes, who need emotional support. To get involved, or for more information, email pnvs2@bellnet.ca, or call 748-0324. The Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre needs volunteers for its 24-hour crisis line. They provide support to anyone who's been the target of sexual assault, harassment, or other victimization. To get involved, or for more info, email ksacvolunteers@nexicom.net or call 748-5901. NOTE: KSAC is currently taking female volunteers ONLY. Men, if you want to support victims of crime, talk to PNVS above. Andrew Hutchinson, a member of Ferndale, would like to invite Trent students to join in an inductive study of John. Here's a description of the study: This year at Urbana (www.urbana09.org), students will be studying John 1-4; in preparation for this, I (Andrew Hutchinson) am interested in having an inductive scripture study of John. Anybody (whether you are planning on going to Urbana or not) who is interested in being a part of a scripture study of John 1-4 is very welcome to join. The hope is to have the study Sunday afternoons starting at 3:00PM. As reading week is coming up for many, I'm not sure what week we'll start; depending upon availability, we might wait until after reading week to begin. We should be able to finish John 1-4 before exams, and if people are interested, we could continue studying John after Christmas. AND in case you're interested, I enjoy baking, so don't be surprised if there are fresh cookies available at the study! Anyway, if anybody is either interested in the study or simply has questions or wants more details, please feel free to email me at andrewhutchin@trentu.ca. Volunteer @ the Bridge: Hey there TCF people! I am the After School Program Coordinator with Youth For Christ Peterborough and I am looking for volunteers to work with kids ages 8-13 on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday afternoons, starting in October. It's a great opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to kids in Peterborough who really need it. There will be organized games and activities, a tutoring/homework help component, opportunities to cook with the children, and time to share the gospel with the kids in creative ways. If any of these areas interest you, or if you have a passion for kids and for serving Jesus in a tangible way, please get in touch with me. These children need role models like you to take an interest in their lives and point them to the hope that is found in Christ. My number at home is (705)742-7471, and my e-mail is godsgirls13@hotmail.com. Your sister in Him, Melanie Shepherd Community Advertisements Need an Apartment? East City Apartment (main floor 2 bedroom) available to rent for May 1! It is located in a beautiful location and backs onto parkland close to the Rotary Trail! The apartment has high ceilings, hardwood floors through-out, and is brightly painted. A must see! The apartment consists of shared Living / dining room, kitchen, and bathroom while having two large bedrooms. It has laundry facilities, basement storage space, a backyard, and parking. $850/month, including heat. Contact Henry Kater set up a viewing: 760 - 9929 or hskater@cogeco.ca Looking for Apartment: Responsible and honest student (Bryce O'Neill) is looking for a place to rent and stay next year, and for some Christian housemates. Contact at bryceoneill@trentu.ca. Youth Worker Position Lakefield Baptist Church has contacts us with an advertisement for a youth worker position that is opening up there. The position is paid part-time. To download the job description in .doc format, click here. Looking for students interested in renting: We are looking for two Christian females looking for a house to rent. It is just off of Armour Road, 3 minute walk to the bus stop, and a 5 minutes bus ride to Trent. It is a 5 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, the condition of the house is excellent. We have two girls moving out this April so we need 2 girls to fill there spaces! If you would like more information please send us an e-mail and we will get in touch with you, acoates@live.ca.
George Street United Sunday School: Hello! I am the director of Sunday School at George Street United Church (located conveniently on George Street) and we have had the privelage of many Trent students as teachers in our program over the years. Unfortunately, we will be losing three fantastic teachers at the end of the school year. You may know Jessica, Emma and Rob. I am wondering if anyone in your group would like the fantastic experience (think how great this will look on your resume!) of helping to deliver the innovative and exciting Sunday School program starting next fall? Certainly you can participate anytime, but we really need some help in September. If you can't teach, then please also consider joining us for Sunday services at 10am or on Wed. evenings at 7pm for a music filled exploration of the mysteries of faith. There is a very vibrant University/College/Career group that meet for dinner once a month as well (who doesn't like a free meal?) So, hopefully this hasn't landed in your junk mail. If anyone is interested or anyone has any idea how I might find people who are, please drop me a line or give me a call. THANKS! Kevin Vaughan Christian Education Director George Street United Church 742-4162 P.S. Don't be scared that you'd have to give up every Sunday. We would only need you once a month Looking for a Room: Responsible Trent student, Nicholas, looking for a room. For reference call Joan at (613) 389-0920.
Closing Words I hope you have enjoyed this edition of the Trent Christian Fellowship Weekly Newsletter. If you have any requests for content to go within the Weekly, please feel free to contact us at trentchristianfellowship@gmail.com. As always, if you are in need of confidential help, you can contact our community care at tcfcommunitycare@hotmail.com. Please specify "for male" or "for female" in the subject header if it is something you wish to have addressed by someone of a specific gender. For an archive of all of our Weekly Newsletters, click here. Thank you for your interest in the Trent Christian Fellowship. May God be glorified through us all. In Christ, -Ben (TCF's Communications Coordinator) |
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