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Growing Deep Roots to Share God's Love
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In this edition, you won't want to miss these stories:
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Throughout Christian history we have been warned of false prophets who would lure us in with a sweet message, only to harm us physically and/or spiritually. In our scripture this Sunday we'll see Jesus contrast himself with false teachers, and we'll review the path he provides for those who carry his spirit.
We invite you to review the following scripture verse ahead of time:
John 10:1-21.
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Feedback on the sermon series? What new information have you learned? We'd love to hear from you.
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July 24
Chapter 28: "Stealing Sheep"
July 31
Chapter 29: "Lambs and Wolves"
August 7
Chapter 30: "
The Stories of the Lost"
August 14
Chapter 31: "
A Tale of Two Silos"
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UPCOMING EVENTS
July 24
July 27
Church Council, 6:30 p.m., Worship Center, Open to Everyone
July 27-31
Creekwood Middle School Mission Trip
August 1-5
"Travel Adventure" Themed Creekwood Preschool/1st Grade Summer Camp
August 7
August 14
Back to School Prayer Walk, 3:00 p.m., Watch for More Details To Come
August 18
Proposed Pledge Capital Campaign Charge Conference, 6:30 p.m., Worship Center
August 21
Blessing of the Teachers and Backpacks
Lunch With the Pastors For New Attendees Wishing to Join Our Church
Sunday School and Small Group Sign Ups; Most Classes Will Start Mid-September
August 28
Official launch of Creekwood Special Needs Ministry
Note: Church office will be closed on Fridays during summer months starting June 24 through July 29.
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 Volunteer Highlight
There are many, many volunteers working behind the scenes at Creekwood, and we love to share stories of how people are giving so
graciously of their time and talent. Over the summer as you see our volunteers in action, please share what you're seeing and who you think needs to be our next highlight. Click here to share. We start back our highlights in September.
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We're Launching 8/28
The Creekwood Special Needs Ministry will officially launch August 28. The objective of this new ministry is to help
special needs children and their families celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a nurturing and safe atmosphere which values integration and removes barriers to church attendance.
A key component of this ministry will be the Buddy Program, which will
serve to help every child feel included and nurtured spiritually, emotionally, and physically while their families join us for worship. Pairing each special needs child with a buddy volunteer will help them participate, to the fullest extent, in our Sunday morning children and youth programs. We're currently developing our team of buddies. Do you feel called to serve in this ministry? Here is a little more about the buddy role.
BUDDY FAQs:
Who can be a buddy?
Any person at least 18 years of age who has attended Creekwood UMC for at least 6 months. Ministry Safe training and a one-hour in-service training will be required.
What are the buddy responsibilities?
Buddy volunteers will serve to provide additional help to children who need extra support to manage toys, crafts, etc. and to help guide children to stay in the appropriate play areas with our group.
How much time is required to be a buddy?
Buddy volunteers can commit to 1 or 2 hours per Sunday for any number of weeks in the month.
How do buddies get paired with special needs children?
We will work to match children with the most appropriate buddy volunteer, according to the needs and personalities of the children and the buddies.
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 2016-2017 Gridiron Kickoff
We invite you to join us at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday,
August 7, for the 2016-2017 Gridiron Kickoff, a
Creekwood tradition you won't want miss. Let's talk football!
Come hear from our new high school head coaches - Allen's Terry Gambill and Lovejoy's Todd
Ford.
Dinner will be provided. Pastor David will be facilitating a Q & A. (Submit your possible questions
here
.) There will also be a fun, interactive game sure to get us all football ready! Plan to attend and bring a friend!
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Charge Conference
As is dictated by the Methodist Book of Discipline, we're required to hold a special meeting called a "Charge Conference" for members of our church to vote on the commencement of our pledge capital campaign for the proposed new Children's & Adult Ministries building and the renovation of the existing Children's Center to support our Youth Ministry. The first step in this process (yes, it is something of a process, that is for sure) is to have our Church Council approve the Charge Conference. Church Council will meet this Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. Church Council meetings are held in the Worship Center and are always open to everyone. With Church Council approval, the Charge Conference will then be held Thursday, August 18, at 6:30 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome to attend; but, per the Book of Discipline, only members can vote. We are required to have at least 50% of those in attendance at the Charge Conference to vote in favor of the commencement of the campaign in order to proceed. Your vote matters. Plan to join us on August 18.
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Join Our Team
Looking for a fun way to get some exercise and
an opportunity for fellowship? We're forming a Creekwood coed soccer team and a men's and a
coed softball team. The leagues will start the end of August. Watch for sign ups to begin shortly. Contact Pastor David with any questions. Come play with us!
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Stephen Ministry
Do you know someone struggling? Someone who could use a friend to listen and guide them through a hard time?
Stephen Ministry, a 40-year-old Christian organization, brings lay people into ministry by equipping them to provide one-on-one Christian care for people in congregations and communities who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
Our Stephen Ministry, a part of our Creekwood Care Ministry, is led by Susan Pharr, Carey Pharr and Associate Pastor John Thornton; they oversee a team of ministers. Stephen Ministers undergo 50 hours of training where they learn to provide high-quality care to individuals experiencing a crisis or challenges such as divorce, grief, loss of a job, hospitalization, relocation, or loneliness.
If you, or someone you love, is in need of Christian, one-on-one care, we encourage you to reach out to Associate Pastor John Thornton today via email o phone: 214.544.8450.
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Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
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Creekwood Choir to Tour London, England
May 22-30, 2017
Deadline to register is Sunday, July 31
The Creekwood Choir at Creekwood UMC is planning a tour of London, England in May 2017, and you are invited to join us! The ensemble will fly non-stop from DFW to London Heathrow then tour Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Coventry, Bath and Warwick. The choir will perform at the Wesley Chapel, the site of Wesley House. You do not need to be a singing member of the choir to participate in this trip. All arrangements for the trip such as airline, ground transportation, hotels and performances are being handled by US Integrity Touring Co.
For more information contact Mike Crawford at
mjcrawford5746@verizon.net
or 214-728-9452.
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Ten Buys a Hen
Campaign
You continue to blow us away with your generosity! In just the first week of our two-week campaign, we have raised more money than we did last year for this special program. We have secured
sponsorship of 150 turkeys thus far. There is still time to donate. You'll find us in the Gathering Area this Sunday.
Not familiar with the program? Let's talk turkey.
The Plano Santas and the Assistance Center of Collin County come together each year to provide gifts and a holiday meal for
approximately
500 needy families in our community. Creekwood has again chosen to support this wonderful partnership and you can find a table for the campaign this Sunday in the Gathering Area.
Each $10 we receive will buy one family a turkey for their Christmas meal. Learn more about the program in the video below. We invite you to join us in providing a special Christmas for a neighbor in need.
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We Found Nemo
The Creekwood Kids and Youth on a Mission pulled off a fun Friday night last week
with their family movie night. Most importantly, the effort garnered over $430
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Two of our shopkeepers
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to
support the Zoe Helps Ministry through the
"Kids/Youth on a Mission" Summer Project, which has the goal of raising enough money to sponsor a group of 60-100 orphans for 3 years through the incredible Zoe Helps organization.
Thank you to everyone who came out to participate and donate, and thank you to the volunteers who made this possible.
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Pretty cool to watch a movie in the sanctuary!
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Building Faith
Brick by Brick
For the month of July, the Explorers Sunday school curriculum is "Building Faith Brick By Brick." This program includes interactive lessons that help kids experience the wonder and adventure of the Bible via Legos! Each Sunday the children will build something with Lego bricks based on a Bible story. Have your kiddos join us at the 9:00 or 10:15 worship hours! The program is designed for Kindergarten through 4th graders. See you Sunday!
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Happy Summer Break!
The Children's Choir is dismissed for the summer. We'll see you back in September.
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Have an infant through 4th grader and not currently receiving our weekly Children's Ministries' newsletter, Explorers' Times? Please
email us to be added to our distribution list.
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If your youth isn't already plugged into a weekly small group (7th - 10th graders) or life group (11th/12th graders), please contact Eric Jones to learn more about these life-changing groups.
LiGht (Living in God's House Together)
Sunday school is held each Sunday from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. in the Lovejoy Gym. All 5th - 12th graders are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Join us for
T
he Rise
Sunday evenings from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Worship Center. We'll have dinner ($5), worship, hear inspirational messages and have small group breakouts.
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BASIC Middle School Summer Bible Study
Our summer middle school Bible study is now meeting! You can find us in the
Worship Center at 6:30 on Tuesdays. All middle schoolers are welcome to join us for study and fellowship. We are studying the Gospel of John.
Summer Bible Study Tuesdays:
August 2, 9, 16
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Have a 7th - 12th grader and not currently receiving our weekly Youth Ministries' newsletter? Please
email us to be added to our distribution list.
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See what is happening on our Creekwood social sites.
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