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A monthly publication of
Plum Creek Christian Church
VOLUME 44 . ISSUE 4 . APRIL 2019
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Experience Easter like never before! The ancient story still has power and life today. Because of the empty tomb we can live life in the light. There will be great kids programming available for birth through 5th grade. Invite someone to join you for worship at 9 am or 10:45 am!
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SUNDAY . MAY 5TH
following 2nd service
Have
questions about Plum Creek?
Want to know how you can get involved? Want to make this place a little smaller?
Join us for this one session conversation in a relaxed environment where we address
who Plum Creek is, what we're about, what you can expect from Plum Creek, and what Plum Creek expects from you. We also take time to answer specific questions you might have
. Come join us to discover Plum Creek! A free meal & child care is provided.
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If you would like to participate during our host week with Family Promise, please contact Susan Prather (859.991.0516) OR Ed Prather (859.462.2061). Serving opportunities are still available for van drivers & overnight hosts!
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ELEMENTARY FAMILIES:
Come celebrate the amazing story of Jesus' resurrection with your kids on Saturday, April 13th.
Our whole night is all about "Lighting up the Dark". And what better way to celebrate that than some awesome glow-in-the-dark games, glow-in-the-dark photo-booth, and glow-in-the-dark putt-putt. And the whole celebration needs some smore's around the fire, so we will have that too. We'll end the night with some awesome fun as we
worship and share the story about the one man that lights up every dark place! Please let us know you'll be there!
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We are so excited to celebrate Easter at Plum Creek, especially with kids! We have an exciting morning of fun, games, singing and discovering about the wonderful message of Jesus' resurrection. We will have full Sunday morning programming for all kids aged birth-5th grade at both 9 am and 10:45am.
If you are inviting a family to attend for the first time on Easter Sunday, have them pre-register for check-in at
www.plumcreek.org/kids
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Do you have a child going into Kindergarten this fall? Our K-Transition Sunday is scheduled for August
11th. And you are invited!
To get you and your kid ready, we have a fun gift for your child that we will give you on May 26th. This will get you and your kid ready this summer for this big and exciting transition day. However, we need some information from you so we can personalize that gift. Please register your kid to receive the gift by going to:
www.plumcreek.org/KTransition
Registration forms need to be submitted before May 12th.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
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If you knew your time on Earth was coming to an end, what would you want to say to the people in your life? For Jesus, the days leading up to His death were filled with meaningful conversations with the people around Him.
In this series, as we look at some of His famous last words, we'll discover what Jesus really wanted His followers - both then and now - to know.
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SUNDAY NIGHTS
5:45-7:45 pm
april
- 07 Because of Jesus, we can be
close to God.
- 14 God's grace is unfairly good.
Risen Experience!
(see below)
- 21 Easter Sunday (No Youth Group)
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RISEN EXPERIENCE . 100 Student Goal!
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Easter is right around the corner and this year we have a
BIG GOAL of 100 people
at youth group on
SUNDAY, APRIL 14th from 5:45-7:45pm!
We can’t do this without students inviting friends. And we heard there is pizza involved for the winners!! Youth Group is for all students 6th-12th grade. We have snacks, games, time with friends, a lesson and small group time to grow your faith and build community with those around you. Not yet a part of youth group? Join us!
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The school year is coming to a close and our high school seniors are preparing for graduation. As you are getting ready, would you please add
MAY 19TH
for our Plum Creek Graduate Recognition on your schedule? We will be having a short recognition during both services and then a lunch for the graduates and immediate family after church.
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In the four weeks leading up to Easter, we are going through a sermon series called “The Certainty of Eternity.” In the past couple of years, God has really impressed upon me that no matter how long we live, this life is short. James 4:14 says, You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Eternity, however, is long. It’s forever long. And no, we shouldn’t let thoughts of eternity keep us from the life that God wants us to live here and now, but we absolutely should live with eternity in mind.
So how do we do that? How do we make the most of our very few moments between birth and physical death? Well, first, we have to remember that we were created by God, for God. We exist for His glory, and we’re meant to be in relationship with Him forever. The only way to fulfill that destiny is through a life-changing relationship with Jesus. (John 14:6) Once we’ve established that relationship, we not only have the hope of eternity with God. We also have the Holy Spirit, who enables us to have a positive impact for God’s kingdom right here in this world.
And if all of these things are true, we come to a conclusion that only makes sense. If everyone spends eternity somewhere… and the only way to eternal life is through Jesus… and the Holy Spirit is working through us to make an eternal impact in this life… then we know that God will call us to reach out to people who need Jesus. No, we can’t save anyone. Only Jesus can do that. But we can reach out. We can point people to Jesus. If we’re not interested in leading people to a life-changing relationship with Jesus, we have to ask ourselves, do we really believe what the Bible says? Do we really care about people the way we say we do?
It’s my conviction that many of us really do believe and we really do care, but we also get intimidated… or discouraged… or distracted… or whatever. So that’s why, between now and Easter, we have a challenge for all of Plum Creek, leaders included. The challenge is to identify at least one person you know who needs Jesus, and invite them to join us for Easter. It’s as simple as that. And you know, you don’t need any special gifts or skills to invite someone. My 6-year-old daughter can do this. So, are you ready? Are you praying for God to put someone on your heart? Are you willing to reach out and help someone find the hope that only comes from Jesus Christ? I’m ready, I’m praying, and I’m willing. Let’s see how God will use us to make a difference for eternity.
In Christ,
Doug
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Ladies! Be on the lookout for upcoming Bible Study opportunities. Details will be shared soon via the Plum Creek Women's Facebook page and in future church announcements.
Until then, join us in the Word by trying out this Easter Scripture Writing Plan.
(Resource: www.swtblessings.com)
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Plan to join the Plum Creek Sharing Center Team on Memorial Day, May 28th, for the Freestore Foodbank
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COST:
$20/person OR $25 w/a t-shirt
REGISTER:
www.cincinnatihungerwalk.org & search for team 'Plum Creek Sharing Center'
If you're unable to join us, you are still able to donate to our team. Remember... all donations & registrations come back 100% to our Sharing Center Ministry which helps us feed our neighbors in need.
GROUP PIC:
Meet the team in front of the Underground Railroad Building on East Freedom Way @ 8:40 am. This is just across the street from where you register. This will give our runners time to be part of the picture and take their place for the start of the race.
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Join us on May 12
th
as we celebrate Mother’s Day.
All mothers are invited to fill up at our spa station with a selection of beauty items including homemade bath bombs, hand scrubs, and more.
#treatyourself
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ELEEAH JENNINGS
(Baptism 03.03.19)
936 Kenton Station Road
Alexandria KY 41001
TAYLOR WARD
(Baptism 03.17.19)
1090 Parkside Drive
Alexandria KY 41001
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PLUM CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
961 Nagel Road . Butler KY . 41006
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