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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Have you ever wondered where the Sunday Morning Christian Education offering goes? Who it helps or what it buys? The answers to these questions are provided by the Christian Education (CE) Stewardship Council. The council is composed of interested students from Grades 1-12 and is led by an adult volunteer with parent helpers. Contact Mary Hodge to volunteer (mhodge@canyoncreekpres.org). The students meet several times during the year and determine where the CE offering is to be invested in mission. Past recipients include Kosovo refugees, Church of Mercy in Cambodia, Interfaith Housing Coalition in Dallas, Presbyterian Children’s Home in Duncanville, famine relief in the Sudan, Family Outreach of Richardson/Plano, Washington Street Mission and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. The vision of the council is to intertwine service and learning until each participant naturally expresses Christian love in thought, word and deed to the glory of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The primary objectives include the following:
The CE Stewardship Council works in conjunction with Mission Outreach to provide hands-on mission experiences for families. The purpose of Mission Outreach is to provide hands-on activities in which persons of all ages, especially families, can participate. These activities are conducted with the intention of making Christ’s love known to others through good works. Mission Outreach is a ministry of the CCPC Mission Committee and coordinates activities with other CCPC groups, such as the CE Stewardship Council. The objectives of these mission activities include the following:
The goals of Mission Outreach are as follows:
Interested? See Missions for a comprehensive list of all of our Mission Outreach opportunities. Join in as often as you can!   Families helped us as we put the "hallows" (holy) back into Halloween! Parents, brought their children in their Halloween costumes to the church at the designated time on Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2005, and heard about the origin of Halloween and All Saints Day. Then they cruised with them through the building to enjoy carnival games such as "Saint Peter’s Pier," "David and Goliath," and "Noah’s Ark."
The word "Advent" means "coming" and is a season of the Church Year when we prepare for the celebration of the First Coming of Jesus. In recognition and appreciation for all that God has given us in giving Himself, many families will choose to use this time to give to others. Listed below is a small sample of opportunities you may want to consider. Please contact Steve Budde, Elder Moderator of the Mission Committee for details or for more ideas.
The four Sunday evenings of Advent, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day are special times for families at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church. Mark your calendars now for these wonderful opportunities for nurture, fellowship and spiritual growth!
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER Bring your friends and neighbors to the annual all-church party where a supper of pancakes, syrup and sausages are served with flair by your Church Staff! Children may make Mardi-Gras style masks and may even see a clown or two! Watch for details in February. The name Shrove Tuesday comes from the custom of ringning the "shriving bell" to summon the people to church to be "shriven," that is, to confess their sins at the beginning of Lent. At that time, certain foods were given up for the duration of Lent. Those foods included eggs, milk, meat, and rich buttery dishes. On Shrove Tuesday, families ate up all the rich foods left in their pantries. One way to do that was by making pancakes!   Each year on the Saturday before Easter, children from infants through second grade along with their parents or grandparents gather at church to hear the Easter Story, make decorations for the church, and hunt Easter eggs. This annual tradition is a delightful way to celebrate the Risen Christ! Be looking for more details in the Spring! Upper elementary and middle school students may volunteer to help. Adults are needed, too. Call Mary Hodge at 972-238-8103 ext. 309 or email mhodge@canyonreekpres.org. CREATED
BY GOD The Church as the household of God is called to educate all people for living life responsibly in all circumstances. Created By God is a seminar about human sexuality for 5th and 6th grade students and their parents. This course will help children see sexuality as a natural and healthy part of God’s plan for their lives, and help parents gain confidence for and understanding of their role as primary educator and role model for their children. One parent must attend the parent(s) only orientation session, usually on a Thursday evening. Student sessions are usually held on Friday evening and end on Saturday at 3:00 pm. Registration forms will go out in December. "We realize we live in
a society that influences our decisions and values. -North Texas Annual Conference on Human Sexuality
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ADVENT OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE
