We are already two months into the new year, spring is just a week away, and I still find myself thinking about the message in the Awakening series, when Pastor Marty declared, 2011 had the potential to be the very best year ever.
He got my attention when he said, for some, God had placed dreams inside of you, you've prayed, you've believed, you have felt that you are making no forward progress, and you feel frustrated and stuck. That season is coming to a close, and a new one is around the bend. And then, he posed the question: "What are you doing to prepare for it?"
If you didn't hear that message, I encourage you to visit stevenscreekchurch.com and watch the entire service or download the podcast at itunes.com.
One of the ways that Pastor Marty challenged us to prepare for this new season, was to clean the clutter out of our lives. I don't know about you, but I took this very seriously. I cleaned every part of my house, getting rid of everything from clothes that didn't fit and wished they did to exercise equipment that was taking up valuable space. When he said there was money everywhere in my house, I, went searching for it. While going through pants pockets of clothes that were now designated "Good Will", I was surprised to find $26.00, which for me is a weeks worth of Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki at Subway. I was happy, very happy.
I even heard through the Stevens Creek Grape Vine that Pastor Marty was challenged by this message as well. Following that service he went home and cleaned out his car and found enough change to fill an entire Ziplock bag. (I wonder if that was a gallon size or quart size. Hmm!) Anyway, he gave his Ziploc bag of change to Sarah to put in our Stevie Tithing Box, which makes me wonder, how much change do my fellow Creekers' have laying around their houses.
Our resident and favorite weatherman, Jeff Rucker, says, "High pressure brings mild and dry air for the weekend. Sunny skies are expected Saturday and Sunday. Highs in the low to mid 70's" It's a great day to clean our cars and look for all spare change under the seats and floor mats. Pull off those cushions from the sofa, love seat, and chair and look for hidden treasures, I bet there's a couple dollars to be found there. And, here's your challenge:
- Grab a couple of Ziploc bags
- Fill them with all the change you have found laying around the house
- Bring them to the Creek tomorrow and let your child fill Stevie the Tithing Box
I can't wait to see Stevie filled to over flowing! Let's clean the out the clutter, prepare for a new season, and fill Stevie!
Announcements
Spring Forward
Don't forget to move your clocks forward ONE hour tonight before you go to sleep.
We don't want you to be late or miss an exciting day at the Creek altogether.
Summer Camp
That's right, it's time to start thinking about Creek Kids Summer Camp!
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Toys, Puzzles, and Games
Do you have any gently used toys, puzzles, or games laying around the house?
If so, Creek Kids could use them, simply bring them to any Creek Kids check-in desk.
Games, toys and puzzles should be appropriate for pre-school and elementary age kids.
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