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Growing Deep Roots to Share God's Love
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News and Notes
March 16, 2017
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With school, so often comes pressure to be on top, to be the best….grades, band, sports, society, etc. The race to be the best. While we do everything to the glory of God, let us not forget we also have the opportunity to model a different way of being a young person by serving those in our school who may not hear the name of Jesus, but will see the example. This Sunday, as we continue our “Where Two Are More Are Gathered” sermon series, we’re going to school. We hope you’ll join us...and wear your school shirt!
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Where Two or More Are Gathered...
At School
March 26
Where Two or More Are Gathered...
At Work
April 5
Where Two or More Are Gathered...
In the Courtroom
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In this Edition, You Won't Want to Miss These Stories!
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March 19
VBS Registration Opens
March 21
MOMtourage Monthly Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Worship Center
March 31
Heart to Heart Visit to "Dallas Blooms" at Dallas Arboretom, open to anyone.
April 9
Palm Sunday Palm Procession, All Services
April 13
Maundy Thursday Service, 6:30 p.m.
April 14
Good Friday Family Worship Service: Tenebrae Service of Shadows, 6:30 p.m.
April 15
April 16
Easter Sunday, Worship Services 9:00, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.
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Summer!!
Summer loving had me a blast
Summer loving happened so fast ...
Guess the song. Got it?
Yep. Summer Nights from Grease.
How 'bout this one?
Bees'll buzz, kids'll blow dandelion fuzz
And I'll be doing whatever snow does
In summer
A drink in my hand, my snow up against the burning sand
Prob'ly getting gorgeously tanned
In summer
I'll finally see a summer breeze blow away a winter storm
And find out what happens to solid water when it gets warm
And I can't wait to see what my buddies all think of me
Just imagine how much cooler I'll be
In summer
That's right, our friend Olaf, from Frozen. Come on, belt it out, the big finale....In Summer!!!!
It may be spring break season but we are all about summer today. Lots of planning for lots and lots of fun. You won't want to miss out. So, we're giving you the 411 on Creekwood summer activities here. But, before we begin, one more tune via this video...
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Summertime, Summertime
by the Jamies.
You're welcome.
So, let's go by demographic segments, and let's start with the kiddos. We've got three categories of summer fun for our children. Opportunities to learn more about God, make some new friends and have some FUN.
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Children's Activities
VBS 2017 Maker Fun Factory will be held June 5-9. You won't want your children to miss this. Creekwood VBS is designed for children entering Kindergarten through those who've completed 5th grade. We will have a small preschool segment as well. Programming will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. Registration will open this Sunday, March 19. Spaces are limited, especially the preschool spaces, so plan to register early. At VBS 2017 "Maker Fun Factory" kids will discover that God made them--and he made them for a purpose.
Also returning are our
Preschool & 1st Grade Summer Camps. We're offering three this summer and each week is
packed with fun activities designed to keep your child busy, entertained, and learning. In other words —
happy campers! Each camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is designed for children ages 3 years
(by May 31, 2017)
through completed first grade. Children bring their own lunch, a snack will be provided. There are three different camps to choose from — pick as many as you would like!
Click here
for more information and click on the links for each camp below to register. Cost is
$112.00 per child, per week, with a $10.00 discount for siblings.
Finally, Cross Cheer is coming to Creekwood this summer as well! These Christ-centered cheerleading camps teach young girls the fundamentals of cheerleading in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Camp activities include sideline cheers, cheerleading dance routine choreography. gymnastics, jumps, stunting, games and interactive Bible lessons. Camps are for girls ages 4-10. Cost is $110, if registered before June 1st. Camps will be held June 12-16 and July 17-21. Register online at crosscheer.com.
Youth Activities
June 12-16 middle schoolers will head to camp at Bridgeport. Students completing 6th-8th grade are eligible to attend. This camp is FULL, but you may add someone to the wait list here.
Middle schoolers will also be taking a mission trip to Fort Worth July 26-30. Students completing 6th, 7th, and 8th grades will put their faith into action by serving our neighbors through activities including painting, doing yard work, or helping in a community food pantry. In addition to serving during the day, students will participate in Bible study, small group discussions, and lots of fun! Cost per student in $175. Contact Donna Bartholomew for more information and click here to sign up.
June 21-July 1 our high school students will travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for mission work. The group will be working to restore buildings. Want to come help make a difference? To sign up, contact
Jarrod Phares
.
The Youth also have the opportunity to join us for a special summer camp, CIY Move, July 17-25 at LeTourneau University in Longview.
CIY Move is 5 day camp for high school students that is designed to provide a personal experience with Christ through intense, interactive worship, dynamic preaching, small groups and community building. The goal of Move is not just to provide the mountain top experience but to equip students and leaders to take that experience back home in their everyday lives as kingdom workers.Cost is $395 per person with a discounted rate for adult participants. We will find a way to pay for anyone who wants to go! Click here to register. Contact Jarrod Phares for more information.
Finally, the first week in August is Youth week at Creekwood. Watch for more details to come on the fellowship and mission events that will take place this week specially for Youth.
Adults
And, we aren't leaving out the adults this summer! Creekwood will once again offer both men and women's summer bible studies, which will launch sometime in June. Watch for more details to come! Suggestions or questions? Contact Molly Trank. We'd also love to have you serve as a volunteer at VBS or as a chaperone on one of our youth or middle school trips. (Adult chaperones attend mission trips free of charge.) These are great ways to serve, get to know new people and have some summer fun!
So have we got you summer loving now yourself? Plan to join us
.....
In Summer!!!! [sung like Olaf.]
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Laity Day with Bishop McKee This Saturday
North Central District Laity Day
with
Bishop Michael McKee
Saturday, March 18, 2017 | 10 a.m.- noon
First Frisco UMC |
7659 Preston Road | Frisco, TX 75034
“As the laity in the North Texas Annual
Conference gather for our laity day in each
of the four districts, our conversation will
focus on the Commission for a Way Forward.
The Council of Bishops, at the request of the
General Conference, created the Commission
to discover ‘a way forward for profound
unity on human sexuality and other matters.’
The intent of each of the district laity days
is to provide clarity regarding the work of
the Commission, focus on the mission of the
Church, and answer questions pertinent to our
mission in the North Texas Conference.”
Live streaming will be set up for this event. To watch the event live, go to friscofumc.org
and click on “Live Streaming.” You may also submit questions by texting 469-305-0808
or e-mailing AskTheBishop@friscofumc.org.
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Mission Ministry Statement
Creekwood UMC is passionate about building the Kingdom of God by serving families and children in need. We strive to develop long-term relationships with the people and organizations we partner with, both locally and globally. Our goal is to make a high-impact, positive experience within the area and through the lives of all involved.
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New Small Group Opportunity
When: Tuesdays, March 21-April 25 (6-week study) on Tuesday Mornings, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Most Likely Creekwood Worship Center
(To Be Confirmed Once Number of Participants is final)
Class Leader: Molly Trank
What: The Daniel Plan focuses on an abundance of healthy choices giving you encouragement and inspiration. Transform yourself from the inside out, letting God be with you every step of the way. The Bible study includes teaching sessions from Rick Warren with Drs. Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman.
This six-session, video-based Bible study offers an innovative approach to creating a healthy lifestyle – rooted and framed by five life areas:
Faith: Nurturing your soul
Food: Enjoying God’s abundance
Fitness: Strengthening your body
Focus: Renewing your mind
Friends: Encouraging each other
Cost: $8 study guide
Interested?
Contact Molly Trank
to learn more and to sign up.
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Join Heart to Heart for Dallas Blooms
Heart to Heart, the monthly women's fellowship group, is taking a trip down to the Dallas Arboretum for
Dallas Blooms
and you are invited to join them.
When:
Friday, March 31
Where:
Meet at Creekwood at 9:30 a.m. to coordinate rides
Cost:
Adults $15, Seniors (65+) $12
In order to get an advance ticket through Tammy Adler, the event coordinator, please contact (aramat@hotmail.com) and pay Tammy by Sunday, March 26. There will be a basket at the Welcome Desk this Sunday to deposit payment, if you so desire, or payment can be mailed to: .8504 Riverwalk Trail, McKinney, TX 75070.
There is a small food counter with sandwiches, soups and salad. Anyone who would like to have lunch there is welcome to do so. There is also a tea room that requires advance reservations that could be another option.
Join the group for a wonderful day of fellowship. Invite a friend. Contact Tammy with any questions: aramat@hotmail.com.
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New Study Starting April 2
The Identification Sunday school class, which meets at 9:15 a.m., will begin a 6-week study beginning April 2 in room 106/107.
Hand-me downs are usually thought of as “second-rate,” but Jim and Jennifer Cowart’s Hand Me Downs offers a six-session small group study showing us that our heritage—what we leave behind—is central to who we are as Christians. The aim is to help you replace self-destructive, addictive behaviors with new, healthy habits so that your legacy is one of spiritual and mental integrity.
You are invited to join this group for this special study. It is a great way to get to know a Sunday school class. For more information, contact Sara Genrich.
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Stephen Ministry
Are you, or someone you know, struggling? Stephen Ministry brings lay people into ministry by equipping them to provide one-to-one Christian care to people in congregations and communities who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Stephen Ministers undergo 50 hours of training where they learn to provide high-quality care to individuals experiencing a crisis or challenge such as divorce, grief, loss of a job, hospitalization, relocation, or loneliness. Stephen Ministry is for each of us. Our prayer is that you reach out in your time of need. Contact Associate Pastor John Thornton or Pastor David Lessner.
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Grief Support
The Collin County branch of VNA/Hospice (Visiting Nurses Association of Texas) offers a number of grief support events open to adults who are grieving the loss of a close loved one. The events are offered at no charge in the McKinney area. Click here to learn more. Upcoming includes:
6-Week Grief Support Group
Sharing the Journey: Coping With Grief
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8 pm April 6 – May 18 (skip April 27)
VNA McKinney Office – Virginia - between Ridge and Lake Forest
RSVP by April 3
Questions, or to RSVP, contact Susan Bryan, LPC at bryans@vnatexas.org
or by phone at (214) 733-5543.
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Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Want a happy camper this summer? Have your preschooler/1st grader join us for camp! We're offering three summer camps this year and registration is now open. Click here to learn more and to sign up.
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Easter Fun Ahead!
We use around 6,000 eggs during our Easter egg hunts. SIX THOUSAND. So.....very soon we'll start our stuffing. Which means....we could use some candy! We'll be taking candy and stickers (the kind that can fit in an Easter egg) donations over the coming weeks. We'll have a collection area in the Gathering Area beginning this Sunday. Consider grabbing a bag of candy or some stickers when you're out next. We'll put it to good use!
Mark your calendars now, for the Creekwood Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Festival scheduled for April 15, 9 a.m. to noon. Help us put on a great Spring Festival. We rely on volunteers to make this family and community outreach event a success.
Click here for a list of volunteer opportunities and to sign up online.
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VBS JUNE 5-9, 2017
Join Us For
Vacation Bible School!
Adult volunteers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering or serving as a coordinator, click here to sign up.
VBS registration is scheduled to open March 19, at 1:00 p.m.
Spaces are limited.
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Volunteers Needed for Special Needs Program
The special needs ministry would like to invite you to prayerfully consider being a part of the special needs ministry. There is a place for every age and every gift set. It is an exciting time to jump in with lots of new opportunities this spring! Please contact Stephanie Hunter smacmillanhunter@gmail.com to begin the conversation.
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Join Our Children's eNewsletter Distribution List
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.
Student Ministries
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Sunday school is held each Sunday from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
5th - 6th graders will meet in the tile room of the Children's Center. 7th - 8th graders meet in the garage of the Student Center and 9th -12th graders meet in the Student Center.
The Rise
is held in the Student Center on Sundays, from 5 - 7 p.m. All 7th through 12th graders (and beyond) are welcome to these evenings of worship, fellowship and fun. Meals are provided; a $5 donation is encouraged.
If you are looking to help our awesome Student Ministry by providing a meal, or part of a meal, for The Rise, click here to pick a date and sign up. We promise you'll have fun feeding and visiting with our students.
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Club 56
, designed for our 5th and 6th graders, meets once a month for fellowship and mission. Here's what's coming up.
- March 26, the group will be making treats to send to the SPCA. They will also meet Sophie, an emotional support dog, and her trainer. Meet in the Student Center across the pond from the Worship Center at 12:45-3.
- April 23, Club 56 is going ice skating at the Allen Event Center from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. (Groupon currently has a coupon--check it out!) Families are welcome.
Please RSVP to
Donna Bartholomew
if your child will be attending this event. This is a great activity to invite a friend to Creekwood!
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Junior High Small Group meets on Wednesdays, 7 - 8:00 p.m. Contact Donna Bartholomew for more information.
Sr. High Small Group meets at the Edwards house on Wednesday nights from 7 - 8:30. Contact Jared Phares for more information.
Let's stay in touch.
Students and parents wanting to stay up to date with current activities, events and services, please text @elevatecu to 81010.
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