November 21-22 Creek Guide
Three Unreasonable Commands This Thanksgiving
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.
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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
Onward
Online & On-Campus
In preparation for the next season at Cottonwood Creek Church, we have begun Onward, our online and on-campus expansion project!
The Onward projects include updating obsolete equipment in the Worship Center to increase our streaming efforts, updating our online presence through a new website and a new app, and adding long-awaited parking spaces.
We expect God to bring more people to our campus and to join us online, and when that happens, we want to be ready! Onward projects will benefit our church family and community for years to come.
Text Onward to 77978 to keep up to date on the progress of the Onward projects. Text Brochure to 77978 to get a digital copy of the Onward brochure.
Gobble Gathering Fun Sunday
Sunday, November 22 | 9:00a & 11:00a
Creek Kids - don’t miss Gobble Gathering Fun Sunday! There will be activities, crafts and a Bible message in your classroom. Then enjoy apple cider, live music and treats outside after each service.
The Gift Weekend Recap
What does it mean to give a gift? To some, it may mean wrapping up a perfect present that checks all the boxes on a list. To others, giving a gift means giving up yourself to serve others who need you. This past weekend, the people of Cottonwood Creek exemplified the latter through The Gift Sunday, a day of serving and kindness fueled by the love of God.
The Gift Angel Tree Update
25 children still need to be adopted. You can adopt an angel through Sunday, November 22 11:59pm.
Upcoming Series: Good News & Great Joy
Good News & Great Joy is our upcoming Christmas sermon series. It will begin the weekend of December 6. We are excited to celebrate the season with you!
“In Hope & Wonder” A Christmas Experience
Friday, December 4 | 7:00p | Worship Center & Online
"In Hope & Wonder" A Christmas Experience is an upbeat fun-filled sing-along. Join us online or in-person for this high energy, interactive, family fun experience on Friday, December 4 at 7:00p.
Christmas Market
Saturday, December 5 | 9:00a - 4:00p | Gym
Save the date for the Cottonwood Creek Christmas Market!
Visit more than 40+ merchants ready to help you fulfill your Christmas shopping list!
Gifts for everyone including holiday décor, women’s clothing, accessories, home accents, toys, and more.
Bring your children for a professional photo with Santa! Prices start at $15 for a printed 5x7" photo.
Cottonwood Creek Church Podcast
Listen to the latest sermons and resources from Pastor John Mark Caton and Cottonwood Creek Church by subscribing to our podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, and Google Podcast.
The Powerful Impact Of Community
A Testimony By Josh Bolton
Before I surrendered to Christ, my life was a total mess. I was full of pride and a lust for the things of this world. As a kid, I attended church on occasion with my family and friends. I knew who Christ was at the time and wanted to be saved, but I was unwilling to surrender my way of life to Him. When I was 19, I fell asleep driving down the highway on my way home from work; I was tired from being up late the night before. My truck was totaled, but I was left with only a small mark on my forearm from the airbag.
Looking back, that accident is one of the best things that ever happened to me.
Parent/Child Dedication Service
Sunday, December 13 | 9:00a & 11:00a | Worship Center
The Parent/Child Dedication Service is a valuable time for a family who is committed to raising their child in a God-honoring home. This spiritual milestone highlights how the church partners with the parents in their role as the primary faith trainer of their children.
Parent/Child Dedication Classes
To participate in the service, you must register to attend the pre-requisite class. Choose one of two classes:
Wednesday, December 2, 6:30p, Zoom
Sunday, December 6, 11:00a, A205
Membership Workshop
Sunday, December 13 | 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.
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.
Table 2:15
Thursdays | 7:00p | Chapel
Meet Collin County young adults and college students each week for community, worship & Bible study! Table2:15 meets every Thursday night at 7:00p in the Chapel. Worship with the T2:15 band and live teaching from Leon Lombard, the College/Young Adults Minister.
Young Adult Indoor Volleyball
Sunday, November 22 | 8:00p | Gym | Free
Come out for a night of young adult indoor volleyball from 8:00p – 10:00p! This is a free event, but it will be capped at 24 people. Register for your spot today!
2:52 Winter Basketball
Practices Begin Saturday, January 2 | Games Begin Saturday, January 9 | $90
We are so excited that it’s that time again… Time for basketball! Tell your friends. We are looking forward to a great season.
This league is for kids in Kindergarten through 4th grade.
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.
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.
Now Meeting:
Celebrate Recovery | Mondays | 7:00p | Chapel
Family Grace & Living Grace Groups | Mondays | 6:30p | Zoom
Grief Share | Wednesdays | 6:30p | Zoom
Divorce Care | Wednesdays | 6:30p | Zoom
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:
elizabeth.mahusay@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.
November 14-15
Total In Worship: 2,431
Denison Total In Worship: 44
Budget Offering: $119,816
Budget Received To-Date: $6,218,057
Budget Needed To-Date: $6,358,534
2020 Annual Budget: $7,850,000
Onward Offering: $30,446
Onward Received To-Date: $238,850