Cedar Creek Banks Mill Blog

 Did you know that 884 million people in the world today lack access to safe drinking water? 5000 children under the age of 5 die every day due to water related diseases.  How can you help?  Give to the Christmas Eve offering that will support two water ministries that are taking strategic steps to deal with this worldwide water crisis.  Go to www.water.cc, and www.watermissions.org to see how Living Water International and Water Missions International are taking clean water, and the message of living water, to the world.

 Want to do more than give money?  You could actually go drill a water well, or at least get prepared to go on a well drilling outreach trip.  We will have a Well Drilling Training on Saturday, December 10, from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, in Building 4 at the Banks Mill campus.  Please RSVP by December 7 to Kristi@cedarcreekchurch.net so we can have lunch and supplies prepared for you.

You can bring hope to someone today through the gift of clean water.

 David Hardy

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November 27, 2011

PRESCHOOL:

Memory Verse: “Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:32, NCV

Bible Story: David helps Mephibosheth • 1 Samuel 20:14-17; 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Bottom Line: God made people who help me.

Cuddle Time:  Cuddle up with your child and pray with him. “Dear God, thank You for making (child’s name). I love him so much. I pray he will always look for ways to be a happy helper. Help us both to be kind and loving to others. We love You, God. Amen.”

ELEMENTARY:

Gratitude: Letting others know you see how they’ve helped you.

Bible Story: Lord’s Supper (Luke 22: 14-20)

Bottom Line: Take time to celebrate what God has done.

Memory Verse: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 9NIV)

MEAL TIME: Use these simple open ended discussion questions to lead your family.

Ask a Kid: What’s something our family can do to take time for gratitude every day?

Ask a Parent: What is something you remember from the past that you’re still thankful for now?

Stay In The Loop:

To keep up with what is going on at Kidz Creek follow KidzCreekCCC, “Like” your Kidz Creek Campus Specific Fan Page on Facebook, and subscribe to your campus blog at www.cedarcreekchurch.net.

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November 20, 2011

PRESCHOOL:

Memory Verse: “Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:32, NCV

Bible Story: David and Jonathan • 1 Samuel 18:1-4; 20

Bottom Line: God made people who help me.

Bath Time:  God made your child. One of the things God made your child to do is help others. Two ways your child can help others is by being kind and loving to people. Use bath time this month to help your child learn Ephesians 4:32, our Bible verse for the month. As you help your child wash his hair and body, repeat Ephesians 4:32 over and over. Say to your child, “God made ME to help YOU. I am being kind and loving when I help you take a bath.”

ELEMENTARY:

Gratitude: Letting others know you see how they’ve helped you.

Bible Story: Jesus Heals 10 Lepers (Luke 17:11-19)

Bottom Line: Take time to say thank you.

Memory Verse: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV)

MEAL TIME: Use these simple open ended discussion questions to lead your family.

Ask a Kid: Have you ever been ungrateful even though you were given a good thing? How would you do things differently next time?

Ask a Parent: Name 10 things you are grateful for right now.

Stay In The Loop:

To keep up with what is going on at Kidz Creek follow KidzCreekCCC, “Like” your Kidz Creek Campus Specific Fan Page on Facebook, and subscribe to your campus blog at www.cedarcreekchurch.net.

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What a great wrap up to our Starting Point series.  A special thanks to our creative team for giving us a great visual reminder of how God can take the torn and broken pieces of our lives that are surrendered to Him, and fit them beautifully into His amazing story.  My prayer and passion is that we continue to be a church that shows our community and the world the picture of God’s redemptive story through the way we live our lives.  Stay in the story!

 God Bless,

 Phillip

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November 13, 2011

PRESCHOOL:

Memory Verse: “Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:32, NCV

Bible Story: Boaz cares for Ruth and Naomi • Ruth 2:1-23

This Week God gives me family to care for me.

Car Time:  As you drive around, see how many helpers you can spot. When you see one yell out, I see a helper! Ideas: police officer, grocery clerk, librarian, coach, teacher, nurse, friend, family member-help your child see all the people God made who help him or her.

ELEMENTARY:

Gratitude: Letting others know you see how they’ve helped you.

Bible Story: The parable of the Vineyard Workers (Matthew 20:1-15)

Bottom Line: Take time to adjust your attitude.

Memory Verse: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 9NIV)

MEAL TIME: Use these simple open ended discussion questions to lead your family.

Ask a Kid: Who in your life can you thank for sacrificing for you?

Ask a Parent: What’s the best “thank you” you’ve ever received?

Stay In The Loop:

To keep up with what is going on at Kidz Creek follow KidzCreekCCC, “Like” your Kidz Creek Campus Specific Fan Page on Facebook, and subscribe to your campus blog at www.cedarcreekchurch.net.

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 This weekend we’ll finish our journey through God’s story…the Bible.  I hope you will be able to be here for this final week, as we see what it looks like when we connect with God’s story and with each other.  As I shared with you two and a half months ago, when we started this journey, the more you know God’s story the easier it becomes to find your place in it.  I hope this series and study has helped you not only have a better understanding of the Bible, but even more important, that you have taken a next step in being a part of God’s continuing story.

 God Bless,

 Phillip

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I am pleased to announce that Samantha Thames has agreed to serve as the Cedar Creek Banks Mill Kidz Creek Director.  Samantha, her husband Dean, and their three children Christina, Austin, and Caroline, have been attending Cedar Creek Church for almost 10 years.  Samantha has served as a HOME group leader and coach, and was instrumental in starting ministries to the deaf and to families with special needs.  Sherri Thomas is replacing Samantha in the volunteer role of Banks Mill G.R.A.C.E. Kidz Coordinator as Samantha takes this new step.   Sherri, her husband Jeff, and their two children, Clint and Audrey, have been attending Cedar Creek Church almost 5 years, and Sherri has been serving as a close partner to Samantha in the G.R.A.C.E. Kidz ministry.  Please pray for Samantha and Sherri as they serve the Lord in these new roles.

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This Sunday, November 13th, is our monthly Second Sunday student worship gathering! Here’s all the details you need to know:

On Sunday morning students will attend adult worship, and students who have signed up to volunteer will continue to volunteer in their areas!

Sunday Night will be SECOND SUNDAY GAMEDAY and students are encouraged to wear their favorite school’s color as they compete with their grade level to win a special surprise at the end of the night! We’ll also have guest speaker CHIP HERRING bringing the word!

We will provide dinner for all students starting at 6PM and the evening will end at 8PM!

Students – remember our goal with Second Sunday is to invited our unchurched friends so they can hear the good news of Jesus Christ! Make sure to bring all your friends from your grade level to ensure victory!!

See you Sunday night!!

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November 6, 2011

PRESCHOOL:

Memory Verse: “Be kind and loving to each other.” Ephesians 4:32, NCV
Bible Story: Ruth and Naomi • Ruth 1:1-19
This Week God gives me family to care for me.

Play Time: We all want our children to be a happy helper. You can begin teaching them now. Ask your child to join in with you as you carry groceries or sort laundry. Sing the simple tune below as you help one another. Singing makes helping fun!

(Sing to the tune of “The More We Sing Together”)
“I’m a happy helper, a helper, a helper. I’m a happy helper, a helper indeed!

“God made me a helper, a helper, a helper. God made me a helper. Look at me!”

ELEMENTARY:

Gratitude: Letting others know you see how they’ve helped you.
Bible Story: Always Be Thankful Principle (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Bottom Line: You always have something to be grateful for.
Memory Verse: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 9NIV)

MEAL TIME: Use these simple open ended discussion questions to lead your family.
Ask a Kid: If you were going to throw someone a parade, who would it be and why?
Ask a Parent: When has someone shown gratitude to you, when you thought you were “just doing your job?”

Stay In The Loop:

To keep up with what is going on at Kidz Creek follow KidzCreekCCC, “Like” your Kidz Creek Campus Specific Fan Page of Facebook, and subscribe to your campus blog at www.cedarcreekchurch.net.

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