January 16-17 Creek Guide
Clean Slate | Pt 3
Did you worship with us this weekend? We want to know! Text CONNECT to 77978 to let us know. Have a prayer request? This is also how you can let us know to pray for you.
Text SERIES to 77978 to receive series updates and videos.
If you’re worshipping with us for the first time, we are here for you and would love to help you get plugged in at Cottonwood Creek Church. We hope you are blessed and encouraged during worship.
Whether this is your first time worshipping here or you’ve been here a few times, the Cottonwood Creek Family wants to get to know you. Fill out the guest card to let us know a little bit about you.
Sunday Worship
Sundays | 9:00a & 11:00a
Worship Center & Online
Online Rebroadcast | 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:00p & 7:00p
Led by Pastor John Mark Caton
Midweek Chapel
Wednesdays | 6:30p | Chapel
Led by Pastor Caleb Beets
Saturday Worship
In Person | 5:00p | Worship Center
Saturday Online | 5:00p
Led by Pastor Beau Landers
Membership Workshop
Sunday, January 17 | 5:00p | Online
Every adult that is interested in joining Cottonwood Creek is required to complete the Membership Workshop video series and attend one of our Membership Workshop classes, currently held online through Zoom. Register online to receive a Zoom link and instructions.
Baptism Sunday
Sunday, January 24 | 12:20p | Atrium
Join us for a baptism service to celebrate the new life of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Clean Slate Workout Challenge
January 11 - February 13
Lace-up your sneakers and stretch those hammies! We’re hosting a step challenge through an app called MoveSpring. In the app, you can connect your wearable device or smartphone to track your activity. Get ready for the Clean Slate Challenge!
Stones of Remembrance
Tuesday, January 26 | 7:00p | Worship Center & Online
In Joshua 4:1-7, the Lord tells Joshua to place stones as a memorial for the great miracle that God had performed when the Israelites crossed the Jordan and we want to place our own stones to remember all that God has done.
As we move away from 2020, we want to start fresh and reflect on the goodness of God through all the hardships we have faced this past year and prepare our hearts for the miracles God will bring in 2021.
Join us in-person or online.
Live2Lead
Friday, January 22 | 8:00a - 12:00p* | Connect Wall Or Zoom
Invest in what gives you the greatest return. Join us Friday, Jan. 22 from 8a-1:30p for Live2Lead, a video-based leadership conference led by John C. Maxwell, leadership expert, and best-selling author. This free Cottonwood Chamber event offers in-person or online attendance options and a paid option that includes breakfast and lunch.
* With the option to stay until 1:30p.
2021 Calendar
Groups and programs will be kicking off in January! Check out the church calendar to find start dates, registrations, and everything you need to know about what’s happening at Cottonwood Creek Church in 2021.
Clean Slate Reading Plan
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
-Psalm 51:10
We all need a fresh start. We all need a clean slate. 2020 was hard on all of us, relationally, spiritually, emotionally, and for many financially.
The Clean Slate Reading Plan will help you kick off 2021 with a fresh start. Follow along by downloading the daily reading plan below or by texting PLAN to 77978. Check out additional resources here.
This calendar was created for our members to have access to resources at their fingertips. Each month will have a different memory verse that coincides with the current sermon series and has a version easy for kids to memorize (or just easier in general) as well as the whole verse.
Two QR codes are available to see more resources for discipleship and faith growth at home, as well as to the church events calendar! We hope that this calendar encourages you to memorize scripture and helps you and your family to grow in your Faith@Home.
These calendars are available to be picked up outside the worship center or can be downloaded at the link below.
Sanctity of Life Month Missions Collection
January is Sanctity of Life Month and we are collecting the items below to support Woven, our Orphan Care Ministry, directed by Terra Towne and the local YoungLives Chapter, a ministry to teen moms, directed by Sarah Stoltzfus.
Thank you for your continued support of these vital ministries!
Drop-off Location: Mission Wall
Dates: Now – Jan 31
Needed: Diapers – Sizes 4 & 5 are most needed, any size appreciated
Formula – Similac Blue preferred, any brand appreciated
English Conversation Helpers
What if you could share the Gospel and foster international friendships from the comfort of your home in fewer than 30 minutes per week? English Conversation Helpers are a group dedicated to teaching the English language, as well as the Gospel, through the book of Mark. This amazing ministry is kicking off with virtual training on January 30. Register Today!
Men’s Bible Study: Called For Greatness
Tuesdays | 6:00a | Atrium
Every Tuesday morning, get together with fellow men from Cottonwood Creek for the Tuesday Men's Bible Study, at 6:00a in the Atrium. Each week is a time of study and fellowship led by Pastor John Mark. Experience this Biblical Community and grow deeper in your faith, while building up each other in Biblical truth.
Join the Men's Ministry for coffee, snacks, fellowship, and great teaching every Tuesday!
Stronger Women
Wednesdays | Beginning January 27 | 6:30p | A207 & A228 | $22
Stronger Women is a weekly small group for life-changing restoration led by Linda Holbeck and Kathy Bowdish. A confirmation email will be sent after registration to purchase the book.
Valentine’s Day Gift Box
Register online for a free Valentine’s Day gift box from the Marriage Ministry.
Before We Say I Do
Sundays | February 21 - April 4 | 7:00p | $75 | Zoom
Are you getting married soon? A great way to set your future marriage up for success is Biblical premarital counseling to put you and your future spouse on the same path. The Before We Say I Do premarital counseling classes will help you with just that! This course lasts 6 weeks, and you will walk through steps that will help make your marriage last.
Sessions will be held online via Zoom. You will receive the link once you register.
Creek College Ministry
Table 2:15 is now called Creek College Ministry! Text College to 77978 for ministry updates and reminders, or Leon to 77978 to get connected.
Meet us on Thursdays at 7:00p in the Chapel for a time of worship and games.
HomeGroups meet throughout the week on different nights. Those are split up by gender and availability.
College Life Group that meets on Sundays at 11:00a in the Game Plan Center.
LifeGroups: Online, At Home & On Campus
In a large population, creating a sense of community and connecting with others is important. In the church, it’s crucial. LifeGroups are small groups within the larger church in which people of similar interests take care of the “one another” in life. In a large church, it’s important that community exists in order for relationships to be real and relevant.
Creek Kids Weekend Worship
Saturdays | 5:00p (Nursery to Kindergarten)
Sundays | 9:00a & 11:00a (Nursery to 5th Grade)
Reservations Required: For now, we’re asking families to register their children by Thursday at noon each week, so we know how to plan for the weekends. This will be an important step in making sure we can continue to move forward with our ministry.
Text creekkids to 77978 for weekly registration reminder.
Creek Kids Resources
Are your kids missing Creek Kids? Check out these resources and activities for children birth - 5th grade.
Creek Kids Camp 2021
June 21-24, 2021 | Lake Lavon Camp | $200
Camp is for kids in 3rd - 5th grade (completed). Registration opens on January 17, 2021. Text CKCAMP to 77978 for camp updates.
Awana
3 year olds- 12th grade | $20
Kids represent the greatest opportunity to make a long-term impact on our world for Christ. Awana reaches kids where they are and walks alongside them in their faith journey through exciting Scripture memorization and Bible study, fun games and engaging large group sessions. Those kids who come to faith at an early age discover God's purpose for their lives and hope for the future.
CSM Resources
We have created resources for students (6th-12th grade) that will help engage you and your community with the Lord while social distancing.
Care Groups
The Care Ministry provides comfort, healing, hope, and training for those who are experiencing life's interruptions. Our Care Ministry has personal counselors, Stephen Ministry, Celebrate Recovery, Marriage Mentoring program, and Care Groups specializing in cancer, divorce, and grief.
Celebrate Recovery | Mondays | 7:00p | Chapel
Family Grace & Living Grace Groups | Mondays | 6:30p | Zoom
Grief Share | Tuesday | 6:30p | Zoom | Register
Stronger Women | Wednesdays | Beginning January 27 | 6:30P | A207 &A228 | Register
Divorce Care (Online) | Sundays | 6:30p | Zoom | Register
Divorce Care | Wednesdays | 6:30p | A205
Divorce Care4Kids | Wednesdays| 6:30p | B124
Cancer Care | 1st Sunday each Month |6:00p | Zoom
LifeGroups are small groups of people in similar life stages who gather to learn God’s Word and build community On Campus, At Home and Online. Text LIFE or HOME to 77978 to find a Group today.
Children (Babies-5th Grade):
david.marsh@cottonwoodcreek.org
Students (6th-12th Grade):
chase.durham@cottonwoodcreek.org
College/Young Adults:
leon.lombard@cottonwoodcreek.org
Singles/Single Parents:
ron.schrock@cottonwoodcreek.org
Adult 1 (20s-40s):
beau.landers@cottonwoodcreek.org
Adult 2 (Mid 30s-50s):
justin.frazier@cottonwoodcreek.org
Adult 3 (Mid 40s - Mid 60s):
robert.bennett@cottonwoocreek.org
Adult 4 (60+):
robert.bennett@cottonwoocreek.org
Men:
justin.frazier@cottonwoodcreek.org
Women:
sarah.stoltzfus@cottonwoodcreek.org
Cultural Groups:
justin.hillhouse@cottonwoodcreek.org
Home Groups:
sloan.stephenson@cottonwoodcreek.org
Creek Guide Alerts
Text GUIDE to 77978 to get the Creek Guide pushed right to your phone each week once it’s ready!
Church App
Download the Cottonwood Creek Church app to access live streams, video resources, sermon notes and more.
Cottonwood Creek TV
Check out worship services on Cottonwood Creek.TV anytime, anywhere. It also features a private prayer chat room where you can chat with a minister or trained volunteer.
Click the button below to find the daily schedule and stream content.
Text Us
Did you know that you can sign up for text updates from the different ministries at Cottonwood Creek Church? All you have to do is text that ministry’s keyword to 77978. Find the keywords and start getting updates today.
RightNow Media
The “Netflix of Video Bible Studies” all for FREE! You will have instant access to thousands of great videos for kids, youth, parents, married couples and more.
Meet Your Neighbor
Now is our best chance to connect with our neighbors! Here are three easy ways:
Walk your neighborhood to pray and to meet neighbors.
Leave a note on several neighbor’s doors.
Call your neighbors.
For more ways and resources to connect with your neighbor, visit our Strategic Neighboring page.
Faith@Home
A quest for Authentic Faith, faith that is lived out in our daily activities, is modeled in our homes and communities and passed down to the next generation. Free resources online for all ages and stages.
Cottonwood Creek Job Connection
Check out the new Cottonwood Creek Job Connection website.
Employers have the ability to post jobs, view resumes and manage their account directly.
Job seekers gain access to more than 4500 local jobs, an interest profiler, resume builder and more.
This local resource is free, so sign up today!
Last Call
Suicide: An Unfinished Life
By Pastor John Mark Caton
In his latest book, Pastor John Mark addresses the questions that torment everyone who has experienced loss from suicide. The confusion and anger that follow a suicide when a loved one chooses to end his/her own life are shared by all who walk this journey. Writing with the heart of a pastor, John Mark offers a path to healing.
January 10
Total In Worship: 3,336
Denison Total In Worship: 39
2020 Budget Received: $8,026,753
2020 Budget Need: $7,850,000
Onward Offering: $787,313
Onward Goal: $500,000
Percentage: 157.47%