OCTOBER 2019 NEWSLETTER

A monthly publication of

Plum Creek Christian Church

VOLUME 44 . ISSUE 10 . OCT 2019

What’s it like to get the call? To know that you’ve been chosen, singled out for an important mission? As we continue through our journey through the life of Christ, we’ll see Jesus step into his calling and begin his ministry. We’ll see Jesus call the disciples to be a part of his work. And along the way, we’ll get a better understanding of God’s calling on us today.

Join us for worship every Sunday at 9 am or 10:45 am

Full programming is available for kids from birth - 5th grade

ATTENTION ALL ELEMENTARY KIDS & THEIR FAMILIES

Join us for services on October 20th and then stick around for an afternoon of fun. You'll enjoy a free chicken sandwich lunch, inflatables, pumpkin painting, fall carnival games, hayrides and more! This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbors to join you at service that Sunday morning and stick around for some fall festival fun.

Every moment matters with kids. And just one caring and loving adult can change a child's life. As a church we have the potential to influence the next generation for Christ, but it takes a team of volunteers.

On Sunday, October 27th, we will be launching our SAY YES 2020 Campaign where we'll be looking for adults and teens to help fill the 200 serving roles needed to support our Kids Ministry in 2020. Serving commitments range from one time, to once a month, to being a consistent small group leader for kids. We have serving spots working with children on Sunday monrnings, helping to support and pull off our events for our neighbors and also in helping prepare for when kids arrive on Sunday. Help us impact the next generation for Christ by saying yes to Plum Creek Kids. Don't want to wait until the 27th to "say Yes"? Visit www.plumcreek.org/SayYes to find your serving role in 2020.

For questions, contact dylan@plumcreek.org

Can you believe it? December is almost here. And with that means fun Christmas celebrations. What better way to celebrate the amazing story of Jesus coming so that we can have an eternal home, than our kids singing to celebrate the wonderful news! This year your kids will have the opportunity to perform on Sunday morning, December 8th as part of the worship service by singing a song together. Be sure to be watching in early November for emails and communication at the child check-out area to see how your kids can get involved.

Need resources? Need help with just everyday parenting? Want to hear from other parents who have kids your age? Plum Creek Kids have launched a new Parent Cue Podcast where we will be discussing topics, circumstances and issues that happen in the everyday home. Be sure to watch for emails and notices at Kids Check Out!

SUNDAYS NIGHTS AT THE PATIO . 5:45-7:45 PM

For all Middle School & High School students!

We're all making decisions now that can affect our laters - our futures - whether we like it or not and whether we realize it or not. Through the wisdom found in Proverbs, we will see what it looks like to apply wisdom to your everyday decisions NOW, which can lead them to a better life and a better future LATER.

October & November Schedule - S unday Nights from 5:45-7:45 pm

OCT

6 . "I Have Questions" - a study about entertainment

13 . OFF - Enjoy fall break!

20 . Wisdom now can help you miss mistakes later

27 . A good reputation is good for you now and good for you later

NOV

3 . Student Ministry Invite Event (Details coming in October!)

10 . The end you want tomorrow is connected to what you do today

17 . Patient people know there's more to the story

24 . If you want to be heard, use gentle words

Join us for our annual middle school fall retreat October 25-26 at Woodland Lakes Christian Camp. This year we will be looking at the life of David and his journey to become king. Woodland Lakes has tons of great fun activities like high ropes, zip lines, climbing walls, and more that we will enjoy together that weekend. Cost is $65 for the retreat if you register and pay by October 13th. After that it goes up. Sign-ups and more information can be found at www.plumcreek.org/fallretreat

Looking for a way to serve at Plum Creek? Join us at the Sharing Center on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19th . We need help packing from 8-10 AM and help greeting guests from

10 am - Noon . Come for either shift or BOTH! No experience or training necessary. So far this year we have had 3,406 visitors receive food and clothing because of your generosity and service. Thanks for what you do! We always love to have new volunteers join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

SUNDAY . NOVEMBER 3RD

following 2nd service

Have questions about Plum Creek? Want to know how you can get involved? Want to make this big 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, and what you can expect from Plum Creek. We also take time to answer specific questions you might have. Lunch and child care are provided.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Plum Creek partners with a ministry called Family Promise. This organization helps families who are experiencing homelessness get back on their feet. Staff from Family Promise work to help build life skills, assist with employment, and help families find permanent housing.

Plum Creek hosts these parents and children 4 weeks every year. Our next host week will be November 10-17. Please save those dates and consider signing up to help. We need drivers, evening hosts, and overnight hosts. Sign-ups will begin October 27th.

Interested in going on one of Plum Creek's 2020 Mission Trips? We will have a team going to the Dominican Republic next summer and another team going to Nepal and India in the fall. (Dates are not yet finalized) If you're interested in hearing more details about any of the trips, the Mission Team will be having a short INFORMATION MEETING ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th immediately after both services in Room 102/103. If you’ve ever wondered if God is leading you to get personally involved with missions, come learn what these trips are all about! If you have any questions, please email missionteam@plumcreek.org

DRAGON BOAT RACE 2019

Thanks to all the volunteers and participants in this year's Dragon Boat race. All of the proceeds of this event go to breast cancer research. The Plum Creek Team made a late push to medal, but came up just two seconds short of third place. Nice work team!

Glory Bound Saddles Ministry will cease to exist on October 1, 2019. No monies will now be accepted for this ministry as programming is phased out. We would like to thank those individuals who have partnered with us in the Great Commission over the past ten years. Thank you for your prayers and support going forward as we walk beside our families in their next step toward Christ through a horse experience and other after school programs.

GRANT LUCAS (Baptism 08.25.19)

13701 Peach Grove Road

California KY 41007

PLUM CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

961 Nagel Road . Butler KY . 41006