What are the essentials of the Christian faith? Certainly the answer to that question begins with the gospel of Jesus Christ and centers upon his work on the cross. That is how we are made right with God, by grace and grace alone! From there, I think we’d have to talk about theology and...
Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! As we continue to celebrate the reality that Jesus is alive, we would do well to remember that this means more than simply he lives in heaven. To say Christ is risen is to say that he is alive in the hearts and lives of those who trust in...
Next Wednesday (March 2) is Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent on the Church calendar. During this season, we are invited to prepare for the celebration of Easter by intentionally spending time reflecting on our frailty, our mortality, and our sin, which should lead us to deeper...
Christmas is always a wonderful celebration of the most amazing gift in history- Jesus! But we are invited to do more than merely celebrate Jesus' birth. We are called to know who he is, to trust in him, and to find fullness of life in following him. The Apostle John, a dear...
“Jesus is the reason for the season.” It is cliché, but it is true. Without Jesus, there would certainly be no Christmas celebration. However, Jesus came to this earth out of his wonderful love for us. So in this sense, we are also the reason for the Christmas season. And the...
One of the best ways to combat the fear, anxiety, and confusion that seem to be so prevalent today is to intentionally name and offer God thanks for the blessings in our lives. Though we can (and should) practice thanksgiving as a personal discipline, the Lord desires that praise and...
In the time in which we live, few things are more frustrating than losing our Wi-Fi connection! In my home, when the Wi-Fi goes down, our devices, computers, video game consoles, and television channels are all rendered pretty useless. Put simply, having a strong internet...
December! Can you believe we've made it to the end of another year?(Women,) As we gear up for the holidays and look forward to 2022, we would like to make sure Monday Morning Bible Study is on your calendar.Beginning January 10, 2022, we will kick off our first study of the year with a Beautiful...
My calling to join the Creekside Church staff was in full force at this time last year. Throughout my life God has whispered in my ear about where he wants me to go next. I do my best to listen. First, He had me move from my hometown in Rochester, NY to a small college town two hours away from...
Creekside Church has been consistently packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child for several years. This year, with the help of the Bible Exploration Group, Student Ministry, and the Children's Ministry, we are anticipating our first-ever Shoebox Packing Party on November 16th (taking...