Creek Connection – 07/28/24

Jul 24

HAPPY SUNDAY!

HERE’S YOUR WEEKLY OVERVIEW OF WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HARRIS CREEK.

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

kids baptism class

sunday, august 4 | 2p | harris creek

In this class, each child will learn about the foundations of our faith and the purpose of baptism. It’s designed for Kinder—5th-grade students, and we ask all kids who want to be baptized to go through the class. One parent is required to attend with your child.

Learn more at harriscreek.org/events.

Baptism Celebrations

Sunday, August 18 | share your story

If you want to share your decision to follow Jesus through baptism, use the link to get started! We can’t wait to celebrate with you during our Family Reunion Sunday, August 18!

Get baptized!

FAMILY REUNION

sunday, aUGUST 18 | 9a | HARRIS CREEK

Dust off the lawn chairs, and clean out the cooler because we’re throwing the ultimate Family Reunion at Harris Creek on August 18! Join us on the lawn for ONE service at 9a as we gather the family to worship, eat, play, and celebrate all that God is doing with baptisms. Mark this date on your calendar, because you don’t want to miss it!

Learn more at harriscreek.org/events.

Promotion Sunday

August 25 | 9a, 11a, and 4p | Harris Creek

This is the Sunday kids and youth have been waiting for! They’re moving up to their new grade! We are excited to help families make this year the best year ever pointing them to Jesus!

Questions? Reach out to kids@harriscreek.org & youth@harriscreek.org for all the details.

Empowered to serve newsletter

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We invite you to connect with us and learn about opportunities to serve locally in our community. You will receive news and updates on ways to partner with local organizations

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KIDS SUMMER SERVE

SERVE WITH KIDS THIS SUMMER!

Help us finish summer strong and sign up to serve on August 4 or 11 in Kids Ministry on Sunday mornings. This is a great opportunity to help little ones learn the Gospel, and to have a fun time in the process. Choose an age to serve and jump in!

harris creek residency

host homes needed | August 18 - May 11

Harris Creek family, we’re looking for host homes for our incoming Residents for the 2024-2025 school year! The program runs from August 18 - May 11. If you would be interested in hosting a Resident and becoming their Waco “home away from home” for the upcoming year, please e-mail jgreen@harriscreek.org and learn more!

COURAGEOUS HOPE

september 9 - december 9 | 6:30p | harris creek

Courageous Hope is a 14-week Christ-centered recovery ministry for women who have experienced sexual abuse. God longs to hold, comfort, and strengthen you throughout your recovery and life.

Learn more at harriscreek.org/events.

staff spotlight

nate hilgenkamp | Young Adults & Teaching Team

My name is Nate Hilgenkamp and I’m on our Young Adults and Teaching teams. I’ve been attending Harris Creek since 2012, and have been on staff since 2016. I’m orginally from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, but came to Waco to attend Baylor. I majored in Religion while at Baylor, and then graduated with a Masters of Divinity from Truett Seminary. I’ve been married to my wife Adalee for 6 years, and we have two daughters, Jacie (3 years old) and Callie (9 months old).