YOUNG ADULTS:
The JCC Young Adults
Group will meet the 2nd Saturday of
every month.
This month we're giving the drive in movie another chance
(since it rained us out last month).
Date: June 14
Time: 7:15 PM
Place: Jordan Creek to carpool to Valle Drive-in
Movie: TBA
Cost: $7 a person for 2 movies
What to bring: lawn chairs if you want to sit outside
the car, snacks, drinks (to share or for yourself,
concessions will be available as well).
Questions, email Jen Hibben @
jbhtranslation@gmail.com or call at
515.240.1775. Feel free to bring friends, family and
kids.
Save the date: July 12 for our next
activity
MISSION:
Backpacks for Kids
On Sunday morning, we will be collecting the remainder of the
backpacks for delivery to Polk County Human Services on
Monday, June 2nd.
Thank you again for your kindness, compassion and generosity. Know
that you have helped to make a child's load a little easier to carry
during their journey through foster care.
For further questions, please contact Carla Tripp at
#221-0925 or at
cj_tripp@yahoo.com.
Take Me Out to the Ball
Game!!!
Talk about a great time! We have ordered
more than 50 tickets for families and
friends of Jordan Creek to enjoy time
together at the Iowa Cubs game!
When:
Friday May 30 at 7:05 PM
Ticket Pick-Up:
The tickets will be ordered on Thursday,
May 22 and will be available at the
church next week for you to pick up.
Cost:
$6.00 per ticket - Checks can be written
to JCC/Memo: IA Cubs or you may pay by
cash at the Church Office.
Please contact Gwen Shickell:
email
gstjarks@yahoo.com
or call
515-440-0547
if you have any further questions.
Self Defense Seminar
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Brian Cooper, a
member of Jordan Creek Church, will be offering a Self
Defense Seminar on Saturday, June
14th from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.
The cost of the seminar is $10.00 per person with a maximum
of $20.00 per immediate family. If you are interested
in attending or are looking for more information, please
contact Brian Cooper at #515-987-9455 or
brian-cooper3825@hotmail.com.
Beautify the Church! -
Want to help spruce up the grounds at Jordan Creek Church?
We are on a mission to get some plants in the ground to add color
and spring beauty to our church environment!
As a Spring/Summer Project, we would like to offer you the
opportunity to purchase these items in honor of someone, in
celebration of someone or a special event (birthday, anniversary,
adoption day) or in memory of someone. There will be a display set
up for the next few weeks that will include photos and the pricing
of each plant.
We will be planting within the next couple of weeks! Thanks to
everyone for supporting our "Beautify the Church" project!
A FAITH STIMULUS INCENTIVE PACKAGE
Several weeks ago it was
announced that Uncle Sam will be providing tax rebates to more than
117 million households in our country. The hope is that putting
extra cash in people's pockets will help stimulate the economy. Of
course there are lots of ways the rebate could be "invested" to give
the economy a boost. As you consider all the ways you could use the
funds, we invite you to also think about and pray about the
possibility of gifting a portion of the rebate to the church,
something over and above your regular giving. Scott Hibben, a member
of the Iowa United Methodist Conference staff and a good friend to
Jordan Creek wrote an article recently where he asks, "as
Christians, what GOOD are we going to do with this unexpected
windfall?...Think of the modeling about faith and finances that
could take place within your family and your church if YOU stepped
forward and said, 'This is an opportunity God is giving us to make a
difference.'" Over the next week or so we will be talking more about
the opportunities we have as a church to step out with a FAITH
STIMULUS package of our own, so that we might make a difference in
our community and in our world.
In case you're interested here is the link to the full article:
www.iaumc.org/newsletter_detail.asp?TableName=oNewsletter_Archive_HP9B4E&PKValue=212
TRINITY MEAL -
We are looking for food donations and
for volunteers to serve at our next Trinity Meal on Monday, June
9th from 4:00-6:00 PM. A sign-up sheet is located on the
Information Table at the back of our Worship area. For more
information, please contact the Church Office at 537-5262
or at
jcumc@jordancreekchurch.org.
JCC Choir:
The
Easter Choir was incredible! With that being said, the JCC Choir
shall continue to perform! The Choir will perform on the 4th Sunday
of every month during our 10:30 AM Worship Service. Practices will
be held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM.
Everyone is welcome to participate! For more information, please
contact Ron Woods at #202-6356.
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LIFE GROUPS at Jordan Creek-
FAQ's (Frequently
Asked Questions)
1) Do I have to know a
lot about the Bible to be a
part of a Small Group?
The primary focus of our
Life Groups is to care for
one another based on
Biblical principles. As your
group grows, you will
discover those Biblical
principles.
2) Am I expected to pray
out loud at my Life Group?
No. Life Groups are intended
to provide a safe
environment where individual
comfort levels are
respected. People are not
expected to share beyond
their comfort levels.
3) Can I come if I'm not
a Christ follower yet?
Yes! Life Groups are where
you can see authentic
Christianity in action. It
is a safe place for people
who are seeking God or who
are making their journey
back to God.
4) How do I get involved
in a Life Group at Jordan
Creek?
There are a couple of ways
to connect with a group. You
can complete the contact
information on the back of
one of the Life Group Cards
available at the Information
Table and place it in the
offering plate, or you can
get in touch with Joyce Webb
by phone at 480-8457 or by
e-mail at
joyce@jordancreekchurch.org
5) Where do these groups
meet?
Groups typically meet in
homes or at the church.
6) When do these groups
meet?
Each group decides the
meeting day and time and how
often they will meet. Some
groups meet weekly and some
every 2 weeks. Some groups
continue to meet year round,
while others meet for a
specific time period,
usually 8-13 weeks.
Other questions?? Contact
Joyce by e-mail at
joyce@jordancreekchurch.org.
JORDAN CREEK LIFE GROUPS...
Because Life is Better
Together!
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New Membership Gatherings -
"Jordan Creek Church welcomes
people into a dynamic Christian community
where they can connect - with God,
with one another and
with opportunities to make a
difference in our changing world."
Write
yourself into Jordan Creek Church's history by joining us on
Sunday, June 8th and Sunday, June 15th from
9:15 -
10:15 AM. Our Membership Gatherings are informal
gatherings where we get acquainted, learn about Jordan Creek Church,
hear about God's vision for Jordan Creek and learn about the five
G's - the essential "marks" of someone who is committed to following
Jesus Christ: Grace...Growth...Gifts...Groups...Good
Stewardship.
For more
information, please contact Alice
at
537-5262
or at
alice@jordancreekchurch.org.
JORDAN CREEK PRAYER MINISTRY-
Did you know that there are several
ways to participate in the prayer
ministry at Jordan Creek?
-
Chair Prayer Team - At 9:00 on
Sunday mornings this team meets to
pray for each person who will gather
for worship.
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Pastor's Covenant Prayer Team -
This group will pray for Pastor Phil
daily and may be asked to pray for
specific prayer needs he might have.
This group will also gather at 10:15
on Sunday mornings to pray for
Pastor Phil before the worship
service.
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E-Mail Prayer Team - This team
receives e-mail prayer requests
throughout the week and commits to
pray for the needs that have been
expressed.
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SOMETHING NEW - Beginning this
Sunday, someone from the Jordan
Creek Prayer Team will be available
immediately after the worship
service to pray for individual
needs. The classroom to the left of
the stage will be set aside for
prayer during this time.
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News
from the Mission Field -
Dear Friends,
We apologize for our lack of contact as of late
and pray this note finds you blessed to
overflowing! Our work with the School for the
Deaf is pure joy - as long as we keep our eyes
on the Lord....the truth for each of us I
suspect! We have such a wonderful team to work
with and children that are open to learning, and
learning to live in the love of Jesus Christ.
Collette is doing healing ministry when needed,
teaching sewing and art classes, helping in the
kitchen and lending a hand wherever needed. I'm
not doing much of anything except managing to
get my clothing really dirty every day. It's a
job in which I truly excel! Seems like most
things are running better, or not at all,
nothing that a little more money wouldn't help.
Papercrete blocks are beginning to appear - if
you've not heard of papercrete let me know and
I'll be happy to fill you in! It is an
alternative building material that may just
bless millions before long.
We'll be heading back to Des Moines the first of
July for some family and friend time and hope we
may visit with you then. We pray that you might
plan time to visit us this coming year, or bring
a work team to help at the school, it is a
wonderful work of God and deserves all the help
we can give.
As always, monetary donations are needed and
appreciated. Thank you for your love and
support, we send our love and prayers to you.
Via con Dios,
Tom and Collette
The kids have a nice garden going, given it's
the first go and the soil is needing lots of
help.
How can you help? Send a card or email of
support. Cards (and checks) can be sent to:
Tom & Collette Beytien
c/o Deb Christensen
1508 Franklin Ave
Chariton IA 50049
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Adult Discipleship Classes –
A
New Class for Thinking People
Join us for a new
class on Sunday mornings called Seeing Gray in a World of Black and
White by Adam Hamilton.
It seems that more and more often, people in our country are divided
over the issues. Whether the issues relate to politics, or morality
or religion, we are seeing a degree of polarization that is
unprecedented. People are taking sides, aren't willing to listen to
one another or engage in meaningful dialogue about these issues.
So what do we do about it? One solution that hasn't yet been tried,
says Adam Hamilton, is for thinking persons of faith to model for
the rest of the country a richer, more thoughtful conversation on
the political, moral, and religious issues that divide us. Hamilton
rejects the easy assumptions and sloppy analysis of black and white
thinking, seeking instead the truth that resides on all sides of the
issues, and offering a faithful and compassionate way forward..
The class is an invitation to pursue a middle way between the left
and the right - and to model for our nation and for the church, how
we can listen, learn, see truth as multi-sided, and love those with
whom we disagree."
Information about the class and a sign-up sheet are on the
information table in the back of the worship area.
Starts Sunday, June 1 from 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
in the Jordan Creek Church Library
(Sunday School and Nursery
for children will be available)
The cost is $15 for the book Seeing Gray in a World of
Black & White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality and Politics
Leaders: Aaron Oliver (327-0337) and Joyce Webb (987-0470)
Sunday
Mornings 9:15-10:15 AM
Faith Lessons: That the
World May Know
Are you looking for a study
that is video based and
doesn’t have any “homework”
to do ahead of time? Check
out this course. The lessons
are set in the Holy Land and
follow a chronological tour
through the stories and
events of the Bible. If you
don’t have a lot of
experience reading
scriptures, this is a great
first step. If you are an
experienced Bible scholar,
this course will offer a new
perspective to your Bible
reading and many “aha”
moments.
Meets in the chapel
Leader: Joyce Webb
Disciple I Bible Study -
Becoming
Disciples through Bible Study
There are a few more
spaces open in the Disciple Bible Study that will begin on
Wednesday, September 12th. Disciple I is a 34 week
program that provides an overview of the entire Bible, moving
through the biblical stories of Creation in Genesis to the New
Jerusalem revealed in the book of Revelation. The STUDY uses
biblical language and images and draws upon the work of scholars to
aid understanding of the Bible. You will need to plan for 30-45
minutes of daily reading, as well as a small group time each week.
This study requires reading large portions of Scripture each week
and is based on careful study and preparation. There is a sign-up
sheet at the information center in the back of the sanctuary. If you
have questions, please contact Aaron Oliver at 327-0337.
WHEN:
Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 PM (during 24/7 – dinner will be provided).
Begins 9/12/07
WHERE:
Jordan Creek Church Library
LEADER:
Aaron Oliver
Senior Adult Bible Study
For all you retired (and semi-retired folks)! Are you interested in
getting together with others in the Jordan Creek congregation who
are in a similar stage of life? How about considering a day-time
Bible study?
The group is currently doing a study called
Faith Lessons: That the World May Know.
It is video based study, which means you don't have to read anything
ahead of time. The entire series covers both the
Old and New Testaments and the Early Church. Each lesson is stand
alone, which means you can join the group at any time and you don't
miss anything if you need to miss a week. The lessons are filmed on
location in the Holy Land and you not only learn about the
characters of the Bible, you also get to see the places where the
events of the Bible took place. The group leaders are Jerry and Ruth
Wolcott. Jerry is a retired United Methodist Pastor and both Jerry
and Ruth have wonderful experience in leading groups.
For more information contact Jerry or Ruth at 440-3606
or Joyce Webb at 480-8457 or
joyce@jordancreekchurch.org.
WHEN: Tuesday afternoons at 2:00 PM beginning May 6th.
WHERE: The home of Jerry and Ruth Wolcott
495 So. 51st Street, Unit 5, West Des Moines (by the HyVee on Mills
Civic Parkway)
PHONE: 440-3603
Monday Morning Women’s Bible Study –
The group is beginning a
new study on Monday, February 25th called "The Stranger of
the Road to Emmanus" by John R. Cross.
When:
Mondays, 10:00 - 11:00
Where:
Jordan Creek Church Library
Facilitator: Sue Sullivan
Phone:
270-2230
Women’s Evening Bible Study –
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The Monday
Evening Women's Bible Study will be starting a new series
called "Capture the Joy". This eight-week study is
spiced with laughter, sharing and prayer. "Capture the
Joy" will help you to apply the biblical and practical
aspects of the Christian faith to your everyday life. Join
us for this time of fellowship! No need to sign-up...just
show up!
When:
Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Church Library
Facilitator: Alice Burress
For more
information or if you are in need of childcare, please
contact Alice at 537-5262
or at alice@jordancreekchurch.org.
Tuesday Men’s Bible Study -
Are you
a guy on the go who wants to find time for Bible study? Check out
the Tuesday morning men’s breakfast group. The group is currently
doing a study on the Gospel of Matthew. This is an informal time so
you are welcome to come even if you know you won’t be able to attend
every week. There is even a light breakfast to enjoy during the
study time.
When:
Tuesdays, 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Where:
Jordan Creek Church Library
Facilitator: Josh Hibben
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Other Ways to Connect -
Tang
Soo Do Classes -
Jordan Creek Church is pleased to announce that Tang Soo Do classes
will be offered here beginning the first week of October. The
classes will be held on Monday from 7:45 - 9:00 PM and Wednesday evenings from
8:00 -
9:00 PM. The classes are open to anyone age 10 years and over. The
classes are a family-friendly way to participate in martial arts
training and is beneficial for all people of all fitness levels. The
focus of the class will be on physical, mental and spiritual growth!
They will also look at self-defense techniques in real world
situations.
Brian Cooper, a member at JCC, will be leading the classes. He has
been teaching Tang Soo Do for over 20 years and is a 5th dan (degree
black belt) himself! He is offering the class for $20 a month.
If you are interested in signing up, please contact Brian Cooper at
brian-cooper3825@hotmail.com
or Sarah Cooper at 987-9455 or at
sarah-cooper6@hotmail.com.
(Childcare now provided)
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Mommy and Me has started at Jordan Creek Church. We meet
the first and third Thursday mornings of each month from
9:30 to 11:00 AM.
Snacks are provided for Mommies and little ones. Please
join us for our next meeting on June 5th, 2008.
Please contact Gwen Shickell
if you have any
questions at
gstjarks@yahoo.com
or 515-440-0547.
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New – Food Drive for Local Food Pantries -
Beginning in September we will be collecting non-perishable
food items the first Sunday of every month for local food pantries.
Please bring your items to the church and place them in the basket
in the entryway of the church. Thank you in advance for your
donations!
For more information, please contact Josh Hibben at
jhibben@gmail.com
or at
201-3072.
Basketball Group –
The Basketball Group at Jordan Creek Church will be
meeting from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday nights! If you
enjoy playing basketball and would like to play…please join us.
There is no need to sign-up…just show up!
For
more information, please contact the Church Office at 537-5262 or at
jcumc@jordancreekchurch.org.
 MOPS
(Mothers of Preschoolers) -
We have a MOPS group that meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every
month, September through May from 9:30 - 11:15 AM
in the main meeting area.
For
more information, please contact the MOPS coordinator
below
to reserve a spot for you and your
Child(ren)/”Moppetts”!:
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