September 15-21
GET CONNECTED
Weekly all-church emails are now being sent out. If you would like to update your contact information, please use the connection card. You may also use this card to share praise or prayer requests so we can pray for you.
FIND COMMUNITY: GROUPS & CLASSES
Are you ready to go a little deeper in your walk with the Lord? Find a class or group that will support your growth in faith and knowledge of God's Word and be a place of refuge and healing when the hard times of life arise.
KIDSCREEK DISCIPLESHIP CONFERENCE
Investing in the next generation matters! Don’t miss the KidsCreek Discipleship Conference on September 28th. This conference is designed for parents and kids ministry volunteers to equip and inspire you in nurturing the faith of the next generation. Admission is free and includes a complimentary lunch.
FATHER/DAUGHTER BONFIRE
Fathers and daughters, come enjoy a memorable evening on October 5th at 5:30 PM, filled with laughter, s'mores, and quality time together. Don't miss this special opportunity to bond around the fire and create lasting memories!
NEXT STEPS CLASS
Are you new to following Jesus? Join Pastor Chip as he explores eight essentials for Christian living. This engaging course is perfect for new believers ready to grow deeper in their faith and take practical steps toward spiritual maturity.
SEASONED SISTERS
The challenges of widowhood can be difficult and should not be done alone. If you are a widow, we invite you to join us on September 20th at 1 PM to be uplifted in spirit and to build friendships through fellowship with a group of women who understand your journey.
KIDS & STUDENTS
KIDS MINISTRY
Monthly Memory Verse
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
WEEK THREE
Birth of Moses (Exodus 1-2)
Brite Idea: God’s hope is unstoppable.
He Question: What is greater than God?
Nothing and no one is greater than God. He is the most powerful and wisest of all.
We Question: If God’s plan is unstoppable, why do His people get hurt?
Because our world is broken by sin, bad things happen to everyone. But nothing can stop God’s plan. He is good and can heal our hurt and use our hurt to help others.
STUDENT MINISTRY
Meeting Times:
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Middle School: 9 AM
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High School: 10:30 AM
Lesson: Acts 2
The Book of Acts is an exciting book where we see the acts of the Holy Spirit changing lives & giving birth to The Church!
This week, we study the amazing historical moment when the Church was born in Acts 2 at Pentecost! We will study some of the life-changing points of Peter’s first Christian sermon, given for the Church on that day and for generations to live in the truth of Jesus!
Join us each Wednesday at 6:30 PM for Live at the Loft!
MISSIONARIES of the month
TIM AND CHARLENE MISKIMEN
Tim and Charlene are currently serving in SE Asia, where they teach theology classes to pastors, teachers, translators, and Bible college professors to help strengthen churches throughout the region. Pray for their faculty as they are learning new software for delivering and managing their online content as well as their visa renewal process.
KENT AND KELLY CRAIG
Kent and Kelly Craig serve as the Open Initiative Lead, focusing on reaching unreached people groups and inspiring Great Commission action. They promote the Open Initiative by collaborating with ABWE leaders, national partners, and anchor church senders to mobilize ministry teams for service among unreached people groups. Pray that God would provide more missionaries for the harvest in Asia and for the unreached people groups.
GIVE ONLINE
If you're already a supporter of Spring Creek, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your investment in God's kingdom work! We offer various safe, flexible, and straightforward options for those considering becoming supporters to help you give securely and conveniently.
After 37 years of faithful leadership, Pastor Chip Bernhard will be retiring at the end of 2024. As we go through a thorough and prayerful process to identify our next Lead Pastor, we are asking the people of Spring Creek to be praying regularly for God's wisdom and direction.
PASTORAL SEARCH PRAYER:
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Pray for physical, emotional and spiritual health for him and his family.
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Pray for the prevention of Satan’s influence in misleading or rushing the Pulpit Team (One of Satan’s tactics is deception). Pray for a powerful hedge of protection around the committee and their families.