A monthly publication of Plum Creek Christian Church VOLUME 44 . ISSUE 1 . JANUARY 2019

At Plum Creek we don’t have a student ministry, we ARE a student ministry. We ask our students to participate in the local church the same way as their parents – by serving, giving, inviting, and growing in their own relationship in Christ. Join us on SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH as we start 2019 with a takeover of Sunday morning! We are opening up our new "Patio" space and inviting our community to come out for a great start to the new year.

NEW SERMON SERIES BEGINS JANUARY 6TH Money can be a monster… wreaking havoc and causing stress when we don’t take control of it. The good news is that we can take control of our money. We can manage it in a purposeful, God-honoring way. And what if we did? Marriages would be saved, families would be blessed, and people would begin to live abundant, peaceful, and joyful lives. Money stress is a leading reason that lives, marriages, and families self-destruct. And if you think it’s just you, you’re wrong. But together, we can make this monster listen. We can find freedom. We can find our way back to the life that God wants for all of us.

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Sunday Mornings @ 10:30 am February 17 - April 14

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SUNDAY . JANUARY 13TH Have you been around Plum Creek awhile? Want to know what we are all about? Have questions? Come join us to discover Plum Creek! A free meal & child care is provided. *Next session is March 3rd REGISTER FOR DISCOVER

SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 17 & 24 Faith Conversations is a two-week parent session where we will look at how to bring faith into the conversation in your home. We will also look at how you can begin, or how you can continue the conversation with your kids about accepting Jesus as Lord and getting baptized. Mark your calendars and register to join the conversation! Breakfast will be provided each week REGISTER FOR FAITH CONVERSATIONS

SAVE THE DATE! February 22, 2019 For all Preschool Families: Do not miss our very first Family Experience in 2019. FX is a great opportunity for you and your child to play, laugh, have fun and worship together. You can pre-register for our event to let us know you are coming. More details to come! REGISTER FOR FX The 2019 Kids Vision and Calendar Booklet is now available! Be sure to get your copy when you drop off your kids in Kid's Town. MARCH 14-15 This is a conference for all 4th & 5th grade students to grow in their relationship with God. This year's conference is at the Marriott River Center and Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington. The conference starts on Friday evening and ends on Saturday afternoon. COST: $75 includes hotel room, conference fee and food Be sure to register soon to reserve your spot. Deadline for early bird registration is 2/14 REGISTER FOR SUPERSTART

JUNE 24-29, 2019 MOVE is a High School event designed to amplify the call of Christ on students' lives to become kingdom workers. This year we will be heading to Holland, MI for a great week together. MOVE is for students currently in 8th grade through graduating seniors. COST: $250 which is all inclusive SIGN-UPS: Start January 6th online Space is limited so get registered and get your deposit in early! REGISTER FOR MOVE

JUNE 2-5, 2019 MIX is a four-day summer event specifically designed for students currently in 5th-7th grade. Our group will be heading to Country Lake Camp in Underwood, IN from June 2-5. We'll dive into the life of Elijah and learn what it takes to take a stand for God. COST: $250 which is all inclusive MIX is intentionally crafted in ways that will engage middle school students through tactile, interactive and fun activities coupled with Bible-based teaching and small group interaction. To sign up and get more information go to REGISTER FOR MIX

BELIEVE February 1-2, 2019

You aren’t random. You were created as a masterpiece. Even when you don’t feel like it, you’re still unique. And you, as a masterpiece, were made by an incredible Master. The idea of identity is a universal struggle. Every generation wrestles with it. Middle School students sit at a pivotal moment in their lives where they are constantly asking the question “Who am I?” A student can’t truly know who they are until they know who God is. And this year CIY’s Believe tour will help students understand what it means to find their identity in God. COST: $75 which is all inclusive (meals, registration & hotel)

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Have you ever wondered how to grow your faith? Well, the good news is, there isn’t just one way! And you don’t have to figure it out on your own—Jesus gave us all an example of what it looks like to grow our faith in God. In this series, we’ll take a look at a few things Jesus taught us that can help us grow a faith of our own.

Sunday Nights . 5:45-7:45 pm 06 God uses our actions, not just our knowledge, to grow our faith 13 God uses people to grow our faith 20 God uses service to grow our faith 27 God can use tough times to grow our faith

Depending on when you’re reading this, you may find yourself at the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019. Either way, I hope you and your family have had a blessed Christmas season and that you’ll have a great new year. I really appreciated our challenge at Plum Creek in December to put love into action. It’s been great to see many of you get involved with the WISH ministry by donating items, assembling care packages, or building relationships with international students. These are all practical ways to show the love of Christ. So now, we have a whole year stretching out in front of us. What are we going to do with it? Will “Love Does” become just another series that our church went through, or will “Love Does” become a way of life? I know that most of us sincerely want to be consistent in showing compassion to others in the name of Jesus. However, that doesn’t happen without intentionality and strategic decisions. If we just allow this year to happen to us, we’ll get to the end and realize that we didn’t make the most of the opportunities God gave us. So, let’s be intentional and strategic as a church. Let’s pray about how God is calling us to love, and then let Him lead us by His Spirit. Let’s look at the potential obstacles that could hold us back. I know that our finances can become an obstacle for many of us. We want to be more generous, but our current financial situation is just too stressful. Fortunately, we can seek God in this area of our lives, and we can find help and freedom. In the month of January, we’ll be going through a series called “How to Make a Monster Listen.” It’s all about taking control of our money by giving control to God. As a follow up to this series, we’re once again offering Financial Peace University. FPU will start in February, so keep your eyes open for information. I believe that God has great things in store for Plum Creek in 2019. I already know some of what’s coming, like our student ministry transitioning to Plum Creek North on Sunday nights. I’m also looking forward to an even greater emphasis on praying for “One”, and seeing our whole church become more equipped to reach out to your “One”. What’s most exciting, though, is what I don’t know about this coming year. Only God knows how He will work in us and through us. Our part is to be ready and willing. Let’s do it!   In Christ, Doug

LifeGroups & Youth Groups resume the week of January 6!

Join us for a new year at Sharing Center. We always need additional people to get to know our guests while helping them to their cars. Sharing Center is a great way to meet some new friends and share the love of Jesus. Join us on Saturday, January 19th from 9:45 am-Noon in the gym at Plum Creek South.

Join the women at Plum Creek for a WOMEN'S RETREAT from Friday, April 26th (6:30 pm) to Saturday, April 27th (1:00 pm). Our guest speaker will be Susan Wilder, Women's Ministry Director at Southeast Christian Church. We'll be staying at the Potter's Ranch Retreat Center in Union KY. Watch for more details & sign-up information coming soon!

HOST WEEK: January 20-27 See the Family Promise display in the gathering area beginning January 13th. There are many ways to serve the families staying with us that week.

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