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Growing Deep Roots to Share God's Love
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News and Notes
June 22, 2017
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Are you wasting away? We sure hope not! In the last of our God’s Good Gifts sermons, “Margaritaville,” we’ll consider the gift of vacation, a commanded gift from God: Sabbath. It is our responsibility to make it an edifying experience, not just an escape from the norm. Let’s explore this apropos topic together this Sunday. (Or, if you ARE on vacation, catch up next week via our online sermon library.)
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"God's Good Gifts"
Margaritaville
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Launch of new Sermon Series:
“Popcorn Theology: Good Movies with Great Messages”
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In this Edition, You Won't Want to Miss These Stories!
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June 25
Celebration Class Sing Along "Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord," 10:30 a.m., Lovejoy Cafe, Open to All
June 25 - July 1
July 4
Independence Day, Church Office Closed
July 6
July 10-14
July 11
July 16
July 17-21
July 20
July 24-28
July 24
July 25
July 26-30
August 2
July 31 - August 4
Creekwood Youth Week
Note
: Church office will be closed on Fridays during summer months starting June 2 through July 28 .
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Bridgeport 2017
Eleven of our middle school youth joined our (brave) Director of Middle School Ministries' Donna Bartholomew for worship and fellowship at Bridgeport last week. "What is Bridgeport?," you ask?
On about 200 acres, situated n
orthwest of Fort Worth is the
Bridgeport Camp & Conference Center (BCCC), a United Methodist Church ministry, offering multi-purpose facilities and lodging, with some pretty awesome lake views. The Center "strives to provide opportunities for children, youth, and adults to experience loving Christian community and to be shaped by God’s grace, all to the glory of God. Since 1949, BCCC has offered summer camps and retreat facilities to thousands each year." Creekwood has participated in their Middle School Camp for a number of years. It has proven to be a meaningful experience for so many of our youth. Not only are they building deeper relationships and a community that will serve them for many years to come, but they are also able to grow deeper in their faith through teachings, prayer and reflection.
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Our high school mission trip starts this Sunday, June 25. We're expecting 12 to 15 youth on the trip, and some pretty fantastic adult volunteers--Dave Compton and Gretchen Wild--will be joining our two summer interns, Kaylin Carmichael and Rebecca Sipes, and staff members Jared Phares and Donna Bartholomew. Join us in prayer for this crew as they head to the Baton Rouge area to help with clean up and restoration in areas hit hard by flooding and tornadoes in recent years.
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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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Join Us In Making A Difference
We're repeating this info this week because there's a lot of good stuff in the article, and because so many of us are in and out with the summer holiday.
The Creekwood Missions leadership has been working hard to line up some fantastic opportunities to serve those in need in our community this summer. Many of these are family-friendly opportunities, so towel off that chlorine, put down that watermelon, get the teens out of bed before noon and save yourself a "Get off the electronics and go outside to play." Join us in making difference!
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On Thursday, July 6, we'll be in McKinney at the Samaritan Inn assembling lunches for their Summer Lunch Program. We are seeking volunteers to bring lunch items up to Creekwood, and 5-6 volunteers to assemble the lunches the Samaritan Inn will distribute.
So, even if you can't make it up there to assemble lunches at 1 p.m. on the 6th, you can sign up to bring a needed food item to the church by 11 a.m. We've got 60+ lunches to make, so we have a lot of food needs! Click here to pick what you'd like to bring and/or sign up to join us at the assembly.
We'll be back at the Samaritan Inn on Thursday, August 3, to again support the lunch program, but this serving event is specifically designed for our youth and will be a part of our annual Youth Week. Got an interested youth? Are you an interested youth? Click here to sign up.
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The mission of Project Transformation is to engage young adults in purposeful leadership and ministry, to support under-served children in holistic development, and connect churches with communities.
On Thursday, July 20, we'll be at a Family Fun Night at Waples UMC in Denison, TX and we hope you'll join us! Denison is about an hour's drive from Creekwood--just enough time for a short summer playlist and friend catching up.
We'll serve dinner, play games and enjoy fellowship with Project Transformation kids and their families. We will meet at Waples UMC at 6:00 p.m. to kick off the night. This is a GREAT opportunity for families with children to serve. Click here to sign up to join us for a night of fun.
We'll also be at Waples UMC on Monday and Tuesday, July 24 and 25, to support Project Transformation's summer reading program. Join us from 9:00 to noon to read one-on-one with a student in the program. This opportunity is for participants 13 years of age and older. Click here to learn more and to sign up.
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On Tuesday, July 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., we'll be at the ACO warehouse, 2 Butler Circle, Allen, sorting food. We need a total of five volunteers. This is another GREAT family-serving opportunity. People of all ages are welcome. Click here to sign up.
On Wednesday, July 19, and Wednesday August 2, we'll be distributing food bags for the Branch, TX (other side of Lake Lavon) ACO location. Distribution will take place from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. each day. Here we need 4 volunteers each day. Click here to learn more and to sign up. For more information contact Michael Ruch at michaelaruch@verizon.net.
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Sing Along This Sunday!
The Celebration Sunday school class will have another sing along next Sunday, June 25, starting at 10:30 am. The title of this sing along is "Make a Joyful Noise to the Lord." The group leaders joke they'll be singing "Grandma Hymns," but these are actually a number of beautiful classics. Class member Paul Hyatt will lead the singing and Phyllis Carlin will be playing the piano.
Everyone is invited to join the group for this fun, interactive, spiritual hour. Plan to attend, and bring a friend!
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Creekwood Community Helpers
Do you have a home maintenance need? Or, know a neighbor who does? The
Creekwood Community Helpers
was formed to help the Creekwood UMC family and community with minor home maintenance and repairs. All services are free, and examples include:
- Installation of exterior handrails & grab bars
- Minor plumbing
- Minor general repair
- A/C and/or heater filter replacement
- Smoke alarm or CO2 battery replacement
- Caulking, repair of door locks and light bulb replacement
The concept is similar to the "Seniors Helping Seniors" program, but our intent is to assist those of any age unable to complete a necessary repair or conduct needed maintenance.
Learn more and request your needed assistance
here
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Celebrate Faith, Family & Freedom -
FUMC Richardson is hosting an evening of patriotic celebration and sacred worship featuring Sandi Patty on Friday, June 30, and you're invited. Enjoy patriotic anthems, songs from the great American songbook and a collection of Sandi's most requested sacred classics. Sandi will be accompanied by a full orchestra.
When: Friday, June 30, 7:00 p.m.
General Admission: $15 each before 6/25, $25 after
Early Entry General Admission: $25 each before 6/25, $35 after
Order Tickets: (844) 447-7664
Additional discounts are available for groups of eight people or more. Contact John Thornton if you have a group seeking to attend. Learn more here.
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Find Local Grief Support Events Here
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Feeling Science-y?
Our Explorers' summer Sunday school programming includes six weeks of "Experiments in Faith." The Bible is full of stories of people who have shown incredible faith in God. Each Sunday, the kids will learn about these examples of faith as well as learn some cool science experiments to help them remember each story.
Sound like fun? It is! We know because we've done it! We look to volunteers to serve as our Sunday school teachers during the summer months; we give our school-year teachers a night off. Consider signing up to teach one Sunday at either the 10:15 or the 11:30 worship hour. Do it with your spouse! Do it with your teen! We guarantee lots of laughs and love. And, we need you. This Sunday, and beyond. Contact us with any questions.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A SUNDAY TO BE LEAD TEACHER
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Spaces Still Available
There is still one more Cross Cheer camp at Creekwood: July 17-21. Designed for those 4 - 10 years of age, the Cross Cheer camps teach young girls the fundamentals of cheerleading in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Learn more and register
here
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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. Given the high school mission trip, instead of something at the Student Center, those in town are invited to the home of Becky Zadorozny, 1702 Monaco Drive, Allen, for Swim and Scripture.
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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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Summer Fun With CSM
We still have space available on some of our summer youth trips. Join us as we serve, fellowship and grow in our faith.
Middle School Mission Trip
Students finishing 6th-8th grades are invited to join us in Fort Worth July 26-30 for a fabulous weekend of service and fun. Click here to sign up.
CIY Move
High school students, it’s time to Move! Experience intense, interactive worship, dynamic preaching, small group study and community building. At Move we will not only learn and worship together – we’ll spend focused time discovering ways that God will use Creekwood youth to impact the world. This is a 5 day camp held at LeTourneau University in Longview. The 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 sign up. Contact Jared with questions.
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Confirmation 2017-18
Registration for the 2017-18 school year will open April 18. Confirmation is available to students in grades 7th and above. Classes will be held in the Student Center at 10:15 a.m. August 20-May 20. Retreats, missions, social activities, and faith visits are also an integral part of the course. Click here to sign up.
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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