Around the Creek - Creek Kids Version

Anytime the word "investment" is mentioned in my home, I have to admit, I cringe. I don't know a lot about the stock market or how it works, but being able to comfortably retire one day has motivated me to learn. So recently, my husband and I sat down with a financial advisor who looked at where we are, discussed our goals, and showed us the many investment options we had to help meet our goals.


As I think about all the people in the world that I consider successful, people like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, I wonder what kind of financial investments they made in order to obtain the great wealth they enjoy today. How much did it cost them because as I quickly learned making an investment does cost and I want to invest in the things that bring me a high rate of return.

My time in "Investing 101" got me thinking about my greatest investment - my kids. In these times of economic uncertainty I can think of no better place to invest my time and resources than in the lives of my children. The Bible says, "Children are a gift from the Lord." ; children are the greatest investments God has given to us.

So this week as we spend time with our children, remember that time with your children will yield a high rate of return. It is a wise choice that can make a difference in their future and in the future of their children.

Pre-School
It's gonna be another exciting week in pre-school as we learn about Joshua and the battle of Jericho. We're going to find out how many times God tells Joshua and Israel's army to march around the wall before the walls come tumbling down. Was it the amount of times that brought the walls down? Was it the blowing of the horns and shouting that did it? Be sure to ask your Creek Kid after church on Sunday to find out the answer!

Our focus this week

God is powerful!

Memory verse for the month of October

"Be strong and courageous! Do NOT be afraid." Deuteronomy 31:6

Elementary

How many times have you ever said, "Seeing is believing"? It's been a long journey for Nehemiah, but he has finished the wall! Maybe your child has finished a job lately that was tough or their proud of. Remind them to 1. Thank God for His help with it. 2. Tell someone about it!

Bottom line

When you've done what YOU can do, trust God to do what He can do

Memory Verse

"Each of you should look not only to your own interest,

but also to the interests of others." - Philippians 2:4

Announcements

Soles4Souls

This is the last Sunday to bring in your new or gently worn shoes for our Soles4Souls shoe drive. Creek Kids are changing the world one pair at a time!!!

It's Coming!

The live performance of Live It Out is Wednesday, November 10th at 7 PM! You'll want to invite your friends and family as our Creek Kids take the stage. All kids and volunteers will receive a Live It Out t-shirt that should be worn the night of the performance. Also, rehearsal schedules have been posted in the notes section of our facebook page.

Shoeboxes

We have an exciting project planned for this Sunday, October 24th and we need your shoeboxes. Bring them to any Creek Kids check-in desk on Sunday morning.