This week we continue our series about KINDNESS, and today we will talk about Being Kind to Parents. Exodus 20:12 12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day!! Today Pastor Jeff shares that the Bible tells us that we must care for one another, and when everybody is happy that's an easy thing to do. But when people are sad, for whatever reason, it is up to us to speak a kind word or to offer a helping hand. Hebrews 10:24 24 Let us consider how we can stir up one another t…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PASTOR JEFF! Today he shares that "Honesty is the best policy". But honesty in not just the best policy, it is also God's policy. Proverbs 11:3 3 Those who do what is right are guided by their honest lives

Pastor Jeff shares today that you should not worry about things, pray about them, even to help you to be kind to someone. Philippians 4:6 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that, as followers of Jesus Christ, we should not repay one bad deed with another bad deed. Instead, we should forgive the other person as quickly as we can. Romans 12:17 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

Happy Monday! Please join Pastor Jeff in our series about KINDNESS. Today he will talk about the story of the Good Samaritan. Galatians 6:2 2 Help each other with your troubles. When you do this, you truly obey the law of Christ.

It is FRI-YAY! And Pastor Jeff needs more names to shout out. Please email us at creekkids@sugarcreek.net if you want him to shout out for you! Today we learn with Pastor Jeff that we do a favor to ourselves when we are kind. Proverbs 11:17 17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.…

Join Pastor Jeff as he shares about the expression W.W.J.D.? It means What Would Jesus Do! Ephesians 5:1-2 5 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Today we will talk about KIND WORDS. Pastor Jeff reminds us that our words can help everyone around us! Ephesians 4:29 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Today in our series - Kindness, Pastor Jeff will talk about THE GOLDEN RULE. Matthew 7:12 12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Happy July! Today we will start a new series about Kindness and today Pastor Jeff will talk that KINDNESS STARTS WITH YOU! Galatians 6:9 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

It is FRI-YAY! And shout-out day! Today's verse remind us one more time to speak the truth in love. It is says that we should be humble, gentle, patient and bear with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2-3 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the b…

Today we are learning with Pastor Jeff that TRUTH set us free! John 8:32 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Today's verse talk about build others up with words. Please join Pastor Jeff as he shares from the book of Ephesians. Ephesians 4:29 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.…

Today Pastor Jeff teaches us that not only we should show what we believe and we say, but our actions have to done in TRUTH. 1 John 3:18 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

Please join Pastor Jeff in our VBS lessons as we continue to learn that GOD'S TRUTH NEVER CHANGES. This week we will look at Bible verses that teaches us to Speak the truth in love. Ephesians 4:15 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.…

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day! Today Pastor Jeff teaches us that that Jesus, who is God the Son and the Word of God, became flesh to be with us. He is the Only One to Heaven. Philippians 2:5-7 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider equality with God so…

In today's verse we learn with Pastor Jeff that God gave us a map to get to Heaven and to Be with Him. That map is Jesus's Christ. He is the Only Way to Heaven! John 14:6 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Jesus is God's Son! Today Pastor Jeff shares when God Himself declared that Jesus is His Son, the Only Way to Heaven. Matthew 3:16-17 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my …

Pastor Jeff is teaching us that Jesus is teh Only Way to Heaven, and he remind us that God stills speaks to us today and tell us that Jesus is HIs One and Only Son. And He does that by the power of His Holy Spirit. Matthew 16:16-17 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon s…

In our VBS series, Pastor Jeff shares this week that some people say that there are many ways to heaven, but God says that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. John 1:14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.…

It is FRI-YAY! And shoutout day!! Today Pastor Jeff shares about Martha, Mary and their brother Lazarus. We learn in this story that Jesus is the resurrection and life, and whoever believes in Him would never die. John 11:25-27 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 …

Pastor Jeff shares today about Paul, former known as a pharisee named Saul. Some people say: Being a good person gets you into heaven. But God says: Everyone sins and needs a Savior. Acts 22:14-15 14 “Then he said: ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. 15 You will be…

Today Pastor Jeff shares the story of Abraham and Isaac. With their story we learn the EVERYONE SINS AND NEEDS A SAVIOR. Genesis 22:17-18 17 I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, 18 and through your …

Join Pastor Jeff today as he shares about the story of Jesus and Nicodemus. We learn that there is no other way to Heaven except through Jesus. John 3:5-9 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[a] gives birth to spirit. …

This week Pastor Jeff shares that EVERYONE NEEDS JESUS and our story today is about The Rich Young Ruler. Mark 10:27 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”

It is FRI-YAY! And shoutout day. Today Pastor Jeff will share about God's plans for Moses. Moses, reminded the people of Israel that God's plans are always better and He can make a way where there is no way. He told the people to stand firm and trust God. Exodus 14:13 13 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the …

Today Pastor Jeff shares about Elizabeth and Zechariah. God's plans for them were EVEN BETTER and He is never late in fulfilling His promises. Luke 1:13 13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John.…

God's plans are always BETTER! Join Pastor Jeff as he shares about Deborah. Her story shows that she firmly trusted God in all situations, even though the enemies seemed bigger and stronger. Judges 4:14 14 Then Deborah said to Barak, “Go! This is the day the Lord has given Sisera into your hands. Has not the Lord gone ahead of you?” So Barak went d…

Today Pastor Jeff shares about Job's story. Even through his trials, Job knew that God's plans were better. He recognized that God is in control and He could do all things. Job 42:1-2 42 Then Job replied to the Lord: 2 “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.

Today Pastor Jeff starts a new series about our VBS Lessons and will learn with him that GOD'S TRUTH NEVER CHANGES. This week we will see Bible stories that teaches us that God's plans for us are even better, no matter what others say, and today we learn about Daniel. Daniel 1:19 19 The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hana…

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day. Today is our last day for our series GOD - really Knowing Him. God is real! Although we cannot she Him, we learn in our verse today that He is displayed in everything He created, including you and me! Romans 1:20 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—ha…

We are learning today with Pastor Jeff that when we love, we know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Pastor Jeff shares today that God is Faithful. Knowing that God is Faithful is a reason for hope. 1 Corinthians 1:9 9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Today we are learning with Pastor Jeff that GOD is ETERNAL. The Hebrew name for Eternal God is El Olam. Genesis 21:33 33 Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the Lord, the Eternal God.

It is Memorial Day and we honor all brave men and women that faithfully served at the Army Forces and lost their lives in the line of duty. Today we continue our series, GOD - Really Knowing Him and today Pastor Jeff shares that God is HOLY. 1 Peter 1:15-16 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “B…

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day!! Today Pastor Jeff shares that God is IN CONTROL of all things. Everything that happens in under God's sovereignty. Deuteronomy 31:8 8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”…

Please join Pastor Jeff in our series GOD - REALLY KNOWING HIM. Today we will learn that God is our PROVIDER. Psalm 23:1 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

Today we learn that God is OMNISCIENT! That is another great thing to learn about God. Psalm 147:5 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.

Today we are learning with Pastor Jeff that God is OMINIPRESENT. Omnipresent means being EVERYWHERE and ALL THE TIME Psalm 139:7 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

We are in our series God - Really knowing Him and today Pastor Jeffs talks about God's power. Psalm 18:29-30 29 With your help I can advance against a troop[a]; with my God I can scale a wall. 30 As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

It is FRI-YAY! And shout out day! Today Pastor Jeff shares that God can transform you! This is a promise we find in the Bible. 1 Peter 1:23 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

Today we are learning with Pastor Jeff that God has promised you something big. He said that if you try to find Him, He won't hide from you. James 4:8 8 Come near to God and He will come near to you.

Today Pastor Jeff teaches about the fear of God. Is does not mean to be afraid. Fear God, means to be reverent to who He is. It is a healthy, respectful awe of God's power. Hebrews 12:28 28 Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.…

Today we learn with Pastor Jeff that God's promises are for everyone, including you! Hebrews 10:36 36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

Happy Monday! In our series GOD - Really Knowning Him Pastor Jeff shares that If you want to know God, then you must learn to trust Him. Psalm 25:1-2 1 In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. 2 I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.

Today is FRI-YAY! And Pastor Jeff needs more names to shout out. Please send your name to creekkids@sugarcreek.net and he will shout out to you soon! Today we learn that if you want to know God, you should read the book He wrote. It's called the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcti…

We are in our series GOD - REALLY KNOWING HIM and Pastor Jeff shares that one way to learn more about God is by paying attention to the MIRACULOUS things He does every day. Hebrews 2:4 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.…

Pastor Jeff shares that God has amazing promises for those who choose to obey Him. And by obeying Him, you will get to know Him even more. Matthew 5:6 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Today Pastor Jeff talks about prayer. That is a really good way to get to know God. God is always close by and ready to listen to you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.