September 18-19 Creek Guide
Culture Shock | Pt 3
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Sunday Worship
Sundays | 9:30 & 11 a.m.
Worship Center & Online
On-Demand Worship Services | Available immediately after the 11 a.m. Worship Service.
Led by Pastor John Mark Caton
Midweek Chapel
Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | Chapel
Led by Dr. Justin Hillhouse
Saturday Worship
In-Person | 5 p.m. | Worship Center
Saturday Online | 5 p.m.
Led by Pastor Beau Landers
Membership Workshop
Sundays | September 19 & October 17 | 12:20 p.m.
Every adult who is interested in joining Cottonwood Creek is required to complete the Membership Workshop video series and attend one of our Membership Workshop classes.
Both of these classes will be in person and will include a light meal. Register online.
Rebuilding A Life That Matters
“Rebuilding a Life that Matters," by Pastor John Mark Caton, was written in response to the difficulties that 2020 brought so many of us. His goal is that this book will help you stand in the truth of God and rebuild a life that truly matters.
Pick up a copy at the Mission Wall at Cottonwood Creek!
Cottonwood Creek Works With Lifepath Systems Loss Program To Impact Suicide Survivors
In Texas, someone dies by suicide once every two hours, and suicide is the 11th leading cause of death. With these sobering statistics in mind, Cottonwood Creek Church partnered with the LifePath Systems LOSS Program, an initiative that provides care and resources to those impacted by suicide.
During the month of August, Cottonwood Creek’s Check-In For Charity missions project focused on raising funds to support the LOSS program, which provides resources to suicide survivors through the support of volunteers and mental health professionals.
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 p.m. | Chapel
DivorceCare | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | On Campus
DivorceCare4Kids | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | On Campus
GriefShare | Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | On Campus
Warriors of Faith | 3rd Wednesday Of The Month | Beginning in October | 7 p.m. | A232 |
Woven (Adoption & Foster Care) | Meeting on Zoom
Family Grace Groups | Mondays | 7 p.m. | Zoom | Text Grace To 77978 To Receive Link
Redefine Grace High School Group | Wednesdays| 6:30 p.m. | On-Campus | Text Grace To 77978 Receive Room Location
Living Grace Groups | Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. | Zoom | Text Grace To 77978 To Receive Link
Cancer Care | Returning Soon
The Gathering
Mondays | 7 p.m. | A234
If you are looking for a place to connect with other young adults, The Gathering is for you!
The Gathering is every Monday night at 7 p.m. for young adults in our area to build community through discussion, worship and fun!
Text Gathering to 77978 for updates and reminders, or Sloan to 77978 to get connected.
What Happy Couples Know
Tuesdays | Starting September 28 | 6:30 p.m. | A232
Does it seem like every couple around you has it all together, while you can’t even agree on what’s for dinner? Wanna know the secret?
In this 4-part series, Andy Stanley introduces three habits of happy couples.
This study is for any couple, dating, engaged and married!
Worship Nights
Tuesday, September 28 | 7 p.m. | Worship Center & Online
Join us at Cottonwood Creek Church for our Worship Nights on the last Tuesday of each month! Come and let your soul be refilled as we worship the Lord in community with one another.
Worship begins at 7 p.m. in-person and online. We hope to see you there. If you can’t make it this time, don’t worry - you can attend online! We LIVE stream our Worship Nights on Cottonwood Creek Church's Facebook page and YouTube channel or by visiting cottonwoodcreek.tv. We hope to see you there!
DINNER & CHILDCARE: This event does not require registration. However, we offer registration to sign up for dinner and childcare in advance. Dinner costs $5 and will vary from month to month. Registration for dinner and childcare coming soon.
Work At Kid Care
Cottonwood Creek Kid Care Preschool is hiring! Join our team. Positions available are part-time from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Monday through Thursdays with paid holidays. Kid Care follows the Allen ISD School Calendar.
Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays | 6 a.m. | Atrium
Every Tuesday morning, get together with other men from Cottonwood Creek for the Tuesday Men's Bible Study at 6 a.m. 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!
Fall Women’s Bible Studies
Everything we do is built around a biblical foundation. We offer Bible studies throughout the year to help you grow, connect and plant deep roots in your relationship with the Lord.
Truth & Love: Thursdays | Starting September 30 | 6 p.m | A212 | Register
Finding God Faithful: Tuesdays | Starting October 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Register
Daniel Precept Study: Thursdays | Starting October 7 | 6 p.m. | Register
Creek Student Ministry Resources
We have created resources for students (6th - 12th grade) that will help engage you and your community with the Lord at home.
Reach Ministry
Our Creek Missions Reach Ministry has developed easy, non-intimidating opportunities for you and your family to learn to share the Gospel without fear with your neighbors and family. Come join us!
Check out what we have coming up below:
Gospel Conversation Training
Saturday, October 23 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | B109 | Coffee & Pastries
Reach: Evangelistic Visitation
Sundays | 4 p.m. | Meet at Mission Wall
Reach: New & Growing Christians Discipleship
Sundays | 8:30 a.m. | A207
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.
The new semester has started – join our team today!
Creek College Ministry
If you are looking for a place to connect with fellow college students, Creek College is the place for you!
Text College to 77978 for ministry updates and reminders, or Leon to 77978 to get connected.
HomeGroups meet throughout the week on different nights. Those are split up by gender and availability.
College Life Group meets on Sundays at 11 a.m. in A238.
CCSA Indoor Soccer
Saturdays | September 25 - November 6 | $75
Pre-K thru 2nd grade - Join us for Cottonwood Creek Sports Academy fall indoor soccer! The cost is $75 and includes a game day shirt, soccer ball and cones. Practices and games will be on Saturdays.
Creek Kids Praise
Wednesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Free
“I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” -Psalm 104:33
Creek Kids Praise is a fun night of worship and Bible activities for kids 3 years (potty trained) through 5th grade. Kids will enjoy praising God together, while singing familiar favorites and learning new worship songs. We also dive into the truth of God’s Word in fun and interactive lessons.
There are two sections of Creek Kids Praise:
Up-Praise: 1st - 5th grade meets in B109/111.
Lil’ Praise: 3 years - kindergarten meets in A143.
Serve With Creek Kids Praise
Interested in serving with Creek Kids Praise on Wednesdays, email creekkids@cottonwoodcreek.org.
Awana
Sundays | 3-year-olds (as of 9/1/2021 and potty trained) - 12th grade | $35
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.
Serve in Creek Kids
The Children's Ministry is growing! We are recruiting volunteers and would love for you to join our amazing team. Text SERVE to 77978 to submit your information. Be sure to check Children’s Ministry as the area you would like to serve.
For more information, visit our volunteer page or email creekkids@cottonwoodcreek.org
Creek Kids Resources
Can’t be at Creek Kids this weekend? Check out these resources and activities for children birth - 5th grade.
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:
leon.lombard@cottonwoodcreek.org
Young Adults :
sloan.stephenson@cottonwoodcreek.org
Singles/Single Parents:
robert.bennett@cottonwoodcreek.org
Adult 1 (20s - 40s) - On Campus, At Home & Online:
sloan.stephenson@cottonwoodcreek.org
Adult 2 (Mid 30s - 50s) - On Campus, At Home & Online:
sloan.stephenson@cottonwoodcreek.org
Adult 3 (Mid 40s - Mid 60s) - On Campus, At Home & Online:
robert.bennett@cottonwoocreek.org
Adult 4 (60+) - On Campus, At Home & Online:
robert.bennett@cottonwoocreek.org
Men:
justin.frazier@cottonwoodcreek.org
Women:
sarah.stoltzfus@cottonwoodcreek.org
Cultural Groups:
justin.hillhouse@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.
LifeGroups: Online, At Home & On Campus
If you're interested in finding or starting a LifeGroup, text GATHER to 77978.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cottonwood Creek Gear
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Whatever It Takes
“Whatever It Takes” a Creek Worship original song, is a fun, upbeat tune modeled after Cottonwood Creek’s motto: “Whatever It Takes for the Gospel.” Search Spotify Music or YouTube for this new hit, or open it in iTunes.
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!
September 12
Budget Offering: $156,992
Budget Received To-Date: $5,604,875
Budget Needed To-Date: $5,309,940
Budget: $8,400,000
Total In Worship: 1,890
Total Online Worship: 1,100
Denison Total In Worship: 25
Denison Online Worship: 47