Hello @first-name,
Fall is in full swing!! Are you ready? Do you have any fun fall family traditions?
Fall Festival
Oct 10, 10am
A completely free family celebration! Come join us for our Creekside Fall Festival on Saturday, October 10, from 10am–12pm. Enjoy games, popcorn, crafts, face painting, a cake walk, fun activities, and a photo op!
Bring the whole family and invite your friends! No registration is necessary to attend.
Family-Friendly Costumes Welcome! Want to dress up? Come in a family-friendly costume and join the fun! Please avoid scary, frightening, or dark themes. We want our Fall Festival to be a fun and welcoming place for every family, reflecting the light and love of Jesus.
Want to help make the Fall Festival happen? There are volunteer opportunities before and during the event! Sign up to be part of the team!
Explore Creekside Kids - Sept 27, 12:30pm
Curious about serving in Creekside Kids? Come learn more about why we do what we do, how volunteers make an impact, and the different ways you can serve. We’ll also cover safety, expectations, and the volunteer application process—and there will be plenty of time for questions!
If you already serve and haven't taken this course, feel free to come!
Snacks provided. Kids are welcome to attend quietly with their parents. The class will last about 60–90 minutes. Registration is helpful but not required—come even if you decide at the last minute!
Spotlight: No Kids Connect This Week
The heading says it all! No Kids Connect this week. Our next Wednesday program is September 30th.
Ladies Retreat 2026 - Oct 16-17
The Ladies Retreat is not a Creekside Kids event, but this is a great event for all the ladies of Creekside - including the mamas!! If you love retreats, love others cooking for you, need time with God, or want to make new friends ... this is the event for you!
Click the button below for all of the details, including registration! **Mamas - We want nursing mothers or mothers of infants to come and feel included. We will try to accommodate them in the same cabin. We ask that mothers arrange childcare for their toddlers and other children for the duration of the retreat. No church or on-site childcare is provided.
*Registration deadline Oct. 4th
Lesson Recap
Yesterday, the kids learned more about Moses! We sang Pharaoh Pharaoh and discussed how, in the Bible, they would sing songs of the things that God had done for them. Our song may have been a bit sillier than those in the Old Testament, but a fun way to remember how God took care of the Israelites. Now, our lesson covered the parting of the Red Sea and the Ten Commandments (and all the things the kids could remember of Moses). Next week, we are moving onto Joshua! While we are clipping along on Sunday mornings, take time to deep dive in your study at home with the kids!
Memory Verse: “But Moses said to the people, ‘Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and see the Lord’s salvation.’” -Exodus 14:13a
Disciple Making Moment
Someone asked me once why we memorize Scripture when we have the Bible in print and as an app. We memorize Scripture for a few reasons. John Piper shares some of his favorite reasons here. One is to combat sin and Satan (Psalm 119:11 "I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you"). Another is so we can remember God's promises to us - as He said them. Very early on, Satan learned he could twist just a few words to trip us all up. By memorizing God's word, as it is written, we are learning what God truly wants us to recall and trust.
For kids - they tend to have an easier time memorizing - so this is the time to encourage memorizing. Most of the verses that I know the best come from my childhood memorization time. We are in the process of designing a memorization system for kids. John 3:16, the Ten Commandments, Roman Road are included... What would you add? And we have our memory verse for every single Sunday too! Learn with your kids!
Behind the Scenes
Yesterday, Creekside Kids joined Creekside Youth for ice skating and it was a BLAST!! We saw about 75 people on the ice and learned who has skated before and who has not. There were definitely surprises there! Thanks for joining us yesterday! If you missed it, we will definitely do this again next year.
The Short of It
Creekside Kids
Sunday @ 9am and 11am
Coffee & Playdate
Wednesdays from 10am-12noon
Explore Creekside Kids
Sunday, September 27 after second service
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 10 from 10am-12noon
Kids Connect
5:30-7pm on the following Wednesdays
September 30
October 7, 14
November 4, 11, 18
🍁 Ways to Jump In 🍁
🫴 Serve
- Preschool Helpers - We have room for 4 more adult helpers. We particularly need help in the first service. Our Rainbow Preschool is for 3-4 years old. They play, hear the lesson, sing, and have snacks! Reply to this email to get started or learn more!
- Fall Festival Volunteers - Sign up to serve here! Full details at the link. Youth volunteers are also welcome to serve.
🎁 Give
- Nut-Free Snacks - See our wish list for ideas!
- Donations can be dropped off at the Kids Check-In Desk.
🙏 Pray
- Please pray for Creekside families who are hurting or walking through difficult circumstances right now. Pray for God's clarity, wisdom, and presence.
Please reach out if you have questions, comments, or concerns!
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Elisabeth Jacobson
Director of Kids Discipleship, Creekside Church
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elisabeth.jacobson@creeksideak.com
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https://creeksideak.com/creekside-kids
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