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A monthly publication of
Plum Creek Christian Church
VOLUME 44 . ISSUE 11 . NOV 2019
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Every year, Vision Night is an important event in the life of our church. We celebrate what God has done over the past year and we share a vision for the upcoming year. Our Vision Night is especially important this year. We will highlight plans for an addition to our current facility, which will prepare you for the congregational approval of this project on November 10th. You’ll also get to hear how this new tool will be used to help us accomplish our mission of leading people to a life-changing relationship with Jesus.
We hope to see you on Wednesday, November 6th at 7 pm!
NOVEMBER 3rd . Leadership Vote
For Deacon: Jason Prater
For Trustees: Chris Cole & Steve Record
For the continued senior ministry of Doug Hartley
NOVEMBER 6th . Vision Night
(results of Leadership Vote announced)
NOVEMBER 10th .
Building Program Approval Vote
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Anyone who met Jesus knew pretty quickly that he was like no one else. Some who listened to him said, “No one ever spoke like this man!” (John 7:46) But it wasn’t just what he said. Jesus stood out because of his actions… his miracles… his compassion… his presence. As our journey through the life of Jesus continues, we’ll look at several stories that help us understand why he was no ordinary man.
Join us for worship every Sunday at 9 am or 10:45 am
Full programming is available for kids from birth - 5th grade
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2019 has been an incredible year of “Doing More Together”.
Our ministry has seen incredible growth and success in the last year, and we owe it to our kids, families and amazing tribe of volunteers. Here are some numbers to give you an idea of what God has done through us partnering together:
- On a weekly average our ministry serves 100 kids
- It takes 145 volunteers to make Sunday Mornings happen in Kids Ministry
- We hosted 3 preschool FX Events and far exceeded our goal of having 75 people at each of these three events
- We hosted 3 elementary FX Events and far exceeded our goal of having 150 people at each of these three events
- We launched a Special Needs Ministry at the beginning of the Year
- Our ministry hit a milestone this past Easter by serving the most kids on a Sunday (over 150 kids)
- We opened two additional preschool classrooms in the summer to accommodate our growing ministry
- We had over 18 families be a part of our Milestone Events (Faith Conversations and Kindergarten Transition)
- We had 25 Preteens attend the SuperStart Conference that challenged them to be bold in sharing their faith
- We began a Parent Podcast in the Fall
- 10 kids were baptized!
WE CAN DO MORE TOGETHER!
It has been an outstanding year of success for Plum Creek Kids! But more importantly, because of the ministry happening here with Plum Creek Kids, God’s Kingdom is growing. We are seeing more kids and families come to have a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ, center their homes on Christ and we are seeing volunteers serve in such a way that they are making a huge impact on the next generation.
We give God all the glory for what He has done. As we look toward 2020, our ministry leadership team is still working to partner with you (the parent) to impact your kids’ lives for Jesus. But we are also looking to be more outward focused. In 2020, our prayer is that we would be a church and a ministry that is
“FOR OUR COMMUNITY”.
We are seeking out community partnerships and serving opportunities, but also being even more intentional with our events and Sundays to make them count for our community and for the people who aren’t here yet.
As we look back on this past year and celebrate what God has done, we also look forward to what God will do in 2020 and Beyond as we become a church who is
“FOR OUR COMMUNITY”.
Serving Christ Together,
Dylan (Kids Minister) & the Kids Ministry Leadership Teams
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Can you believe it? December is almost here, and with that means fun Christmas celebrations. And what better way to celebrate the amazing story of Jesus coming so that we can have an eternal Home with God forever, than our kids singing to celebrate this wonderful news?
This year your kid will have the opportunity to sing a song on Sunday morning, December 8th as part of the worship service. Beginning in early November, please watch for emails and communication at child check-out to see how your kid can get involved. We will be practicing this song on Sunday mornings, but you can also practice the song and get all of the details about the kids singing that day at www.plumcreek.org/KidsChristmas2019
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Need resources?
Need help with just everyday parenting?
Want to hear from other parents who have kids your age?
We have launched our Parent Cue Podcast where we will be discussing topics, circumstances and issues that happen in the everyday home.
Find us and subscribe to our monthly episodes!
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SUNDAYS NIGHTS AT THE PATIO . 5:45-7:45 PM
For all Middle School & High School students
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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.
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NOVEMBER SCHEDULE - Sunday Nights . 5:45-7:45 pm
03 . Pa
intball Party!
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
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NOV FOOD SHARE .
Saturday, Nov 16th
DEC FOOD SHARE .
Saturday, Dec 21st
Anyone willing to help with distribution can call Roy Adams at 859.757.6121
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The Sharing Center Ministry has been providing food to local families for 26 years and serves around 1,185 families a year. As the holidays approach, we provide food items as well as turkeys for approximately 150 families in November and hams for 130 families in December.
Your donations will help us provide this food and much more throughout the coming year. Envelopes are located on the Information Center counter.
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As part of the Sharing Center, the clothing ministry has been providing clothing to our guests for many years. Carol Gow has led this ministry and its volunteers. Carol has spent countless hours sorting, washing and packing donated items to help our guests. Plum Creek and our community members are so grateful for Carol's years of service. It's incredible to think of the number of children and adults she has served over the years as her part of building the Kingdom. Thanks Carol and the entire clothing team! Carol is now planning to focus her energy on a new ministry. Specifically, more individualized work with our Sharing Center guests. After November, we will no longer accept clothing items for the Sharing Center.
CHRISTMAS SHOP
Christmas will be here before we know it, and plans are in the works to have our Sharing Center Clients shop for their children again this year. We will have a tree up in the gathering area with suggested gifts the children are asking for. Carol Gow will also be signing up volunteers to help with this ministry. The dates for set up and Christmas gift wrapping will be December 12, 13 & 14. If you have questions, please text or call Carol at 859.816.6139.
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SUNDAY . JANUARY 5TH
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.
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PLUM CREEK HOST WEEK: NOVEMBER 10-17
Family Promise 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. O
ur next host week takes place November 10-17. If you'd like an opportunity to serve as a van driver, evening host, overnight host, or help provide meals & food items, please contact:
Susan Prather . 859.991.0516
OR Ed Prather . 859.462.2061
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QUINN SCHWEITZER
(Baptism 10.11.19)
10778 Pleasant Ridge Road
Alexandria KY 41001
BRADY COPLEN & ADDISON COPLEN
(Baptism 10.13.19)
615 Mallard Drive
Alexandria KY 41001
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PLUM CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
961 Nagel Road . Butler KY . 41006
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