December 2018

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Starting on Wednesday, Nov. 7th, SCF will start offering a Wednesday night meal at the church campus at 5:45 pm. 

The meal  will be available to anyone at no cost although a donation would be encouraged and appreciated.

If you would like to help in either preparing or serving the meal, please let Pastor Josh. Also, if you would be interested in preparing and donating a meal on a particular Wednesday evening, please let Pastor Josh know that as well. 

If you are going to be at SCF on Wednesday night, for FaithWeaver Friends, for MERGE, or for your small group, come and join in the supper. It will be a great opportunity to get to know other SpringCreekers, especially our youth. 

The SCF Ladies' study, "Coffee and the Word"  will meet on Saturday, Nov. 10th at the home of Nancy Grace at 9:00 am. 

Nancy is also the facilitator of this relaxed and informal time in the Word. All the women of SCF are invited and encouraged to take advantage of this growth opportunity.

For more information, and for her address if you need it, please contact Nancy at 479-751-6694 . 

SpringCreek Fellowship will partner with Christ on Campus at the University of Arkansas and the Rogers Christian Church to help provide a Thanksgiving meal for up to 300  students, including many international students.

The meal will be served on Tuesday, Nov. 13th from 5:30-7:00 pm. We have been asked to provide the sides for the meal (corn, green beans, etc) as well as a crew of 6-8 people to help serve and meal and to clean up after it is all done. If you can help to provide some of the veggies or would like to be part of the work crew, please let Pastor Keith know (479-422-2011) as he will be taking "the point" for us. Thanks!

The November edition of the Saturday Men's Breakfast is set for November 17th. Men, this is your invitation to come and join in the food, fun, and fellowship. But please notice the change in the date. We have moved the Breakfast up a week to avoid  Thanksgiving holiday weekend. 

The men will will meet in the Fellowship Hall and enjoy a great meal prepared by Daniel Morris and the crew. Our guest speaker this month will be Pastor Zach Davis of the Rogers Christian Church. He will teach on growing as  man of God.

There is no cost for the event, but a free-will donation can be made to help cover the cost of the meal. 

Men, get this date on your calendar and plan on sharing the morning with your brothers in Christ, who are seeking to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord (cf. II Peter 3:18).

A bridal shower is being planned for Jessica Dougherty on Saturday, Nov. 17th. It will be held in the SCF Fellowship Hall from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. And men are both welcome and encouraged to attend along with their spouse / significant other!

The shower is being hosted by Poiema Evans. If you would like to help with the event, or have any questions about it, please contact Poiema (479-249-1036)

Come and celebrate Jessica's upcoming wedding to Nathan Stevens which will happen on Saturday, November 1st. 

SpringCreek Fellowship will celebrate our partnership with the Word of Restoration Church on Sunday, Nov. 18th. We will join together in one worship celebration at 10:45 am and then after the service, we will move into the Fellowship Hall for a pot-blessing meal.

The two praise teams will join together to lead in worship. Words to the songs will be projected in both English and Spanish and you are free to worship God in your heart language. Pastor Rick will preach at this service.   

For the meal,  bring whatever foods are traditional for your culture or ethnicity. We should end up with quite a Thanksgiving feast, with foods from a variety of countries. 

Plan to be part of this special service, as we celebrate our partnership as two congregations of the one body of Christ!

On Saturday, Oct. 6th, Life Line Screening will be at SCF from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. They will offer preventative health screenings to the community.   

Life Line is an industry leader in preventative health screenings. They will offer two different screening packages from which to choose. Mention that you are a member of SCF and you will receive a $10 discount. 

If you are interested in a screening package, please call 1-888-653-6450 as you must have an appointment. No walk-ins the day of the event will be taken.

If you have further questions, please call the number listed above. Thanks! 

 On Sunday, October 7th, SCF will be hosting the September edition of "The Brook," our one-day information / membership class.

The Brook is taught by Allen Tetrick, one of our elders here at SCF. It will meet in the Welcome Center from 9:00-10:30 am. This class is presented in an interactive format that encourages questions to be asked along the way. It will finish before our worship celebration begins so you can join with God's people as we praise His holy name.

You do not need to register in advance, but you can call Allen Tetrick (927-3038) for more information. If you are new to SCF, this is a great way to learn more about our vision, our values, and our strategy for "raising up people who will make an impact for Jesus." 

On Friday, October 12th, SpringCreek Fellowship will be volunteering with the Miracle League of NorthWest Arkansas to provide "buddies" to help these special athletes enjoy "America's game."

If you have never served with the Miracle League before, you are in for a real treat. You will be drafted by one of these ballplayers, and you will be with them - in the field or at the plate - for the entire three inning game. You can help them in whatever way they need to be helped to enjoy playing ball.  

There will be three three inning games, with each game lasting for about an hour. Buddies should be at the Miracle League Field, located at the corner of 48th & Watkins Streets here in Springdale, about 5:45 pm for a brief orientation. Games will start at 6:00 pm and we should be done around 9:00 pm. Thanks for helping! 

The SCF Ladies' study, "Coffee and the Word"  will meet on Saturday, Oct. 20th at the home of Nancy Grace at 9:00 am. 

Nancy is also the facilitator of this relaxed and informal time in the Word. All the women of SCF are invited and encouraged to take advantage of this growth opportunity.

For more information, and for her address if you need it, please contact Nancy at 479-751-6694 . 

The October edition of the 4th Saturday Men's Breakfast is set for October 27th. Men, this is your invitation to come and join in the food, fun, and fellowship.  

The men will will meet in the Fellowship Hall and enjoy a great meal prepared by Daniel Morris and the crew. This will be followed by a time in the Word of God, and will conclude with a time of prayer.

There is no cost for the event, but a free-will donation can be made to help cover the cost of the meal. 

Men, get this date on your calendar and plan on sharing the morning with your brothers in Christ, who are seeking to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord (cf. II Peter 3:18).

SCF will be hosting a "Trunk or Treat Harvest Party" on Wednesday, Oct. 31st here on our campus. The time frame will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

The event will start in the parking lot, where there will be vehicles decorated for the party. Kids will then move inside the building for games and snacks and prizes. Games will be scheduled throughout the evening.  A light supper will be provided - hot dogs and drinks - for volunteers and kids alike.

Our goal for this event is to provide a fun and safe alternative environment for kids who want to get dressed up and have some fun.

We need your help in several ways. You can provide & decorate your vehicle for the trunk part, volunteer to staff one of the games, or donate candy and snacks we can pass out to the kids. Finally, pray for a good number of kids to come, especially kids who with their families need to find a church home. Thanks!

 On Sunday, September 9th, SCF will be hosting the September edition of "The Brook," our one-day information / membership class.

The Brook is taught by Allen Tetrick, one of our elders here at SCF. It will meet in the Welcome Center from 9:00-10:30 am. This class is presented in an interactive format that encourages questions to be asked along the way. It will finish before our worship celebration begins so you can join with God's people as we praise His holy name.

You do not need to register in advance, but you can call Allen Tetrick (927-3038) for more information. If you are new to SCF, this is a great way to learn more about our vision, our values, and our strategy for "raising up people who will make an impact for Jesus." 

A drop-in bridal shower is being planned for Katie Nelson on Sunday, September 9th from 12:15 - 2:00 pm.  

It will be held in the SCF Fellowship Hall, and will be hosted by Linda Phillips and Judy Lewis. Come and stay for a short while or longer if you have the time. Enjoy snacks, a time of fellowship, and support for Katie who will be married to Jacob Freese on October 6th .  

If you have any questions, please contact Linda at 479-790-8265.

The SCF Ladies' study, "Coffee and the Word"  will meet on Saturday, Sept. 15th at the home of Nancy Grace at 9:00 am. 

Nancy is also the facilitator of this relaxed and informal time in the Word. All the women of SCF are invited and encouraged to take advantage of this growth opportunity.

For more information, and for her address if you need it, please contact Nancy at 479-751-6694 . 

Sunday, September 16th will be Josh Benefiel's first official Sunday as the new Youth Pastor of SpringCreek Fellowship. And we want to make sure he and his family have a sweet welcome to SCF.

Immediately after our worship celebration on Sept. 16th, we are going to host an ice cream sundae bar in the Fellowship Hall. Various flavors or ice cream and a variety of toppings will be available for you to make your own sundae.  Plan to stay and enjoy a time of fellowship and to meet Josh & Sarah, and their kids, Elias and Adelle.

You don't have to bring a thing; just come and enjoy dessert first as we welcome Josh and his family to SCF!

The annual SCF Fall Men's Retreat is set for September 21-23. The men will once again go back to the Eagle Rock Christian Conference Center in Missouri for the retreat. 

The cost for the retreat is $100 and there are some limited scholarships available. If you need some scholarship help, please let either Pastor Rick or Darryl Pennington know. Mel Reed will be our guest teacher this year.

The registration deadline is September 6th, as we have to confirm our numbers with the retreat center. We can still add men after the 6th, we just can't reduce the number any. 

When you register, please note it you will be driving yourself or riding in the church vans. That will allow us to get things prepared for the trip. 

And now it is our turn. In July, we hosted our sister congregation's anniversary celebration. On Sunday, September 30th, they will host ours!

The members of the Word of Restoration Church are hosting the members of SCF to a dinner in our honor, to celebrate the years SCF has served God faithfully in Springdale - since 1881! So immediately following our worship service on the 30th, we will adjourn to the Fellowship Hall for a delicious meal.

This is another way the two churches of the one body of Christ have celebrated our partnership over the years. This time, we are on the receiving end of their gracious service. Plan to stay a little longer on the 30th. Enjoy a great meal and a time of fellowship with other SprincgCreekers!  

SpringCreek Fellowship will be hosting a Prayer Walk on our campus on Wednesday, August 8th at 6:30 pm. After a short time of worship and some instructions from event coordinator Nancy Grace, you will be free to walk throughout our building and around our campus and pray for the ministries that will be happening in each location this fall. You can walk and pray alone or take a prayer partner with you. You are free to leave when the Lord gives you release, as there will not be a formal closing to the evening of prayer. 

On Sunday, August 12th, SCF will be hosting the August edition of "The Brook," our one-day information / membership class.

The Brook is taught by Allen Tetrick, one of our elders here at SCF. It will meet in the Welcome Center from 9:00-10:30 am. It is presented in an interactive format that encourages questions to be asked along the way. It will finish before our worship celebration begins so you can join with God's people as we praise His holy name.

You do not need to register in advance, but you can call Allen Tetrick (927-3038) for more information. If you are new to SCF, this is a great way to learn more about our vision, our values, and our strategy for "raising up people who will make an impact for Jesus." 

Both of our student ministries, FaithWeaver Friends (K-5th grades) and MERGE (6th-12th grades) will start on Wednesday, August 15th at 6:30 pm on the SCF campus!

FaithWeavers will again by under the direction of Allen & Tonya Tetrick.  This group will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

MERGE will start under the leadership of Aaron & Katie Takach, who will be filling in until our new youth pastor can get up and running.

Please join us in praying for both these groups that effective seeds of the Kingdom of God will be planted in our youth throughout this next school year!

The August edition of the 4th Saturday Men's Breakfast will meet on August 25th. Daniel Morris and Rex Williams will team to prepare the meal. Pastor Rick will lead a study in I Timothy 6:11-12. And we will conclude with a time of prayer for each other and for SCF. This is open to all men of SCF and any guests you would like to bring!

After a lengthy search, our Vision Team, chaired by David Whisel, recommended to our Elders that we call Joshua Benefiel to come on staff as our next Youth Pastor. The Elders accepted that recommendation and extended a call to Josh, which he has accepted!

Josh and his family will be moving to Springdale on Sept. 1st and he will officially start his ministry on September 10th. We will have a fellowship time after our worship celebration on Sept. 16 to officially welcome Josh & Sarah, and their family to SCF.

Please join in praying for Josh & Sarah as they make this transition and start their new ministry. 

Are you ready for some football? Then plan on joining the SCF Fantasy Football League! League commissioner Allen Tetrick will be scheduling the draft soon so there is still time to sign up for the fun! Contact Allen (927-3038) for more information.

On Sunday, July 1st, SCF will be hosting the  July edition of "The Brook," our one-day information / membership class.

The Brook is taught by Allen Tetrick, one of our elders here at SCF. It will meet in the Welcome Center from 9:00-10:30 am. It is presented in an interactive format that encourages questions to be asked along the way. It will finish before our worship celebration begins so you can join with God's people as we praise His holy name.

You do not need to register in advance, but you can call Allen Tetrick (927-3038) for more information. If you are new to SCF, this is a great way to learn more about our vision, our values, and our strategy for "raising up people who will make an impact for Jesus." 

 Join us for a day of FREE activities and fun.   Located right on our property we will provide a FREE event that will be filled with fun and laughter.  With 2 Water Slides, 2 Inflatables  activities for the kids and contest for the entire family.   Turpentine Creek will have a interactive display and the City of Springdale Police and Fire Department will be on hand and have displays.   

July 4th 2018 10 am - 4 pm

We have been partners with Gary & Judy Woods as they have served the Lord in Tanzania for the past several years. As you know, they are retiring after more then 30 years in Africa. They are making one last "loop" to see many of their supporting churches before they settle in their new home in the Portland, OR area.

The Woods will be here at SCF on Monday, July 9th. We will share a "pot blessing" meal at 6:00 pm and then Gary & Judy will have a short program, followed by time for Q & A. They will stay as long as people have questions or want to stay and visit with them.

Because of all the travel they have to do, they will be leaving on Tuesday, July 10th. The time will be short but we can make it be sweet by sharing a rich time of fellowship with them. Please save this date and plan on being part of "an evening with Gary & Judy Woods."

On Sunday, July 15th, SpringCreek Fellowship with help our sister church, the Word of Restoration Church, celebrate their 12th congregational anniversary. We will be hosting a meal for them in their honor, immediately after their worship celebration, at 5:00 pm.

Poiema Evans will be point person for us. But she will need a lot of help, in the setup, preparing and serving of the meal, and then the cleanup when we are all done. You can sign up to help in any of these phases in the Information Center located in the main foyer outside the sanctuary. 

If you have any questions, please address them to Poiema (479-249-1036). Let's celebrate our partnership with the WOR church and throw them a great anniversary party!

Have you opened a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.

On Monday, May 7th, SpringCreek Fellowship will again host Life Line Screening. This service allows people to get up to five different ultrasound tests to evaluate their cardiovascular health. The cost for the testing will range from $139 (plaque, vascular disease, and heart rhythm package) to $149 (the previous tests plus an osteoporosis screening). 

Appointments are needed as walk-ins will not be accepted. If you are interested in getting an appointment, please call 1-888-653-6450. SCF members qualify for a $10 discount. Please share this information with friends who might benefit from a low cost health screeening!

Join us on Sunday May 13th, for Mothers Day.   

The Men of SpringCreek Fellowship will be providing a Full Breakfast for the entire church.

Breakfast is from 9-10:30 am 

(No Sunday School or Small Groups Meeting)

We will gather for our Sunday Celebration at 10:45 am

On Saturday May 19th. starting at 8:30 am in the Fellowship Hall here at the Church, the Men of SpringCreek Fellowship will be having their monthly Breakfast.

Join us for a great meal of Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy and of course Bacon! Coffee, Milk and Orange Juice are also provided.   A donation can be made to help cover the expenses of the meal.

You will enjoy this time getting to know the other Men of SpringCreek and then hear a testimony of one of our Men or a guest speaker.

Russell Thomas was are guest speaker and what powerful words he had to say.  

On Sunday May 20th. we will be celebrating the students of SpringCreek Fellowship who have Graduated.  

We will have refreshments of Cake and Beverages directly after the Sunday Celebration.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Congratulations to Kaylee Finch, Ieana Williams and Jordan Mackey our 2018 Graduates! 

It's that time of year again!   On Sunday May 27th. following our Sunday Celebration join us on the Church grounds for a Community Picnic.

SpringCreek Fellowship will be providing the Burgers, Brauts and Hot Dogs and Inflatables for the Kids and if you have a outdoor game please bring it.

Please bring a Side Dish or Dessert to share with our Visitors.

Feel free to bring a Blanket or Chairs to sit on.

Allen...Don't forget to put on Sun Screen!

The Church Office will be closed in observance of this Holiday.