“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...
As the Operation Christmas Child (OCC) National Collection Week comes to an end, I would love to share with you the challenges, celebrations, and joy we experienced. As Kirsten and I began this week we were met with the challenge of multiple sick children at home, and one that accidentally...
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...
When I think about my two children as preschoolers, my favorite memory is reading to them until they fell asleep. Stories and good books take us on adventures, teach us new things, and make a lasting impression. Jesus was an amazing story teller and this month the preschoolers in the...
We are excited to be welcoming a new class of Confirmands to the church on October 15th. You may remember that we have traditionally done Confirmation in the Spring but beginning this year we have made a shift to a Fall Confirmation instead. Offering Confirmation to our students in the fall...
We invite all parents of our student ministry to join us for a transformative event, "Partnering with Parents in Ministry." Taking place on August 13th at 5 pm, this gathering is an invaluable opportunity to discover how you can empower your child with a solid spiritual foundation both within...