As I watched our kids dance and sing with absolute abandonment, I couldn't help but get just little prideful. I began to reflect back to the many school and church music programs I have attended, for my own kids, over the years, and I remember sitting there with smile on my face, a tear in my eye, and a camera in my hand. It didn't matter to me that chorus was a little off key, or the star of the show stumbled over his lines, that was my child and in my eyes he could do no wrong.
My reflection reminded me of how much God loves us. It doesn't matter what we look like, what our social status is, or what mistakes we have made over our lifetime; He just loves us. There is nothing we can do to make Him love us any less or stop loving us altogether. He loves us and when He looks at us He can't help, but get a twinkle in His eye, and a smile on His face. His love is unconditional; we don't have to do anything to get Him to love us. His love is wide, His love is deep, and His love is everlasting. To most of us, we can't comprehend that kind of love, but He not only wants us to comprehend it, He wants us to experience it.
Paul wrote in Ephesians 3:16-19
I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grown down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
Pre-School
Our pre-school Creek Kids are going to hear the story of Elijah and how he was fed by the ravens. They will learn how God takes care of Elijah. He provides a brook for water to drink and ravens to bring him meat and bread to eat.
Bottom Line
God will take care of you.
Memory Verse
"My God will meet all your needs." Philippians 4:19
Elementary
It is week two of uniqueness, learning more about others so you can know more about yourself, and this week we will meet a man named Mr. Nobody. Mr. Nobody - aka Gideon - battles the Midianites.
Bottom Line
God made everybody a somebody
Memory Verse
"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit." 1 Corinthians 12:4
Take a moment to discuss with your child how God made everybody a somebody. But most of us have felt like nobodies before. Ask them if they have ever felt that way. If so, what can things can they do about it?
Announcements
Live It Out
DVD's will be available for purchase. The cost is $10 so sign up at any Creek Kids check-in desk. These will make great Christmas gifts for grandparents, aunts and uncles.
We Shine Wall of Fame
Creek Kids and parents LOVED the We Shine wall, so we have a bit of news for you. We are leaving it up until the 28th for everyone to enjoy. All stars can be picked up at the Creek Kids check-in desk on Sunday December 5th.
Sole4Souls
Our shoe drive officially ended October 24th, but because the Creek has so many generous people, shoes have continued to pour in. We appreciate your willingness to donate to such a wonderful cause! This Sunday will be the LAST day that shoes will be accepted. Thank you to everyone who donated shoes!
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