2023 Christmas Missions Offering

The Christmas Season is a time that reminds us that Jesus was sent to rescue us from slavery to sin. Jesus was the first missionary, and as followers of Jesus we are all called to carry out that mission, and support others in that mission. Every Christmas, Creekside intentionally focuses on generosity and supporting missionaries and organizations that are meeting physical and spiritual needs. This year is no different. Below you will learn about some of the different organizations that we are partnering with, you can read about our projects, and you can pledge to support one or all of these different projects.

Our goal this year is to raise $150,000 to bless our partners.

We ask that you pray about how the Lord Jesus would have you participate this year. The Christmas Missions Offering is a gift above and beyond our regular tithes and offerings. So please don't pray, "What can I afford?" When you pray ask Jesus, "What would you have me do?" As you pray believe that he will make it possible for you to meet these goals. You can start giving towards your pledge right away, and we will be receiving offerings through March 2024. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Jason.

Pledge Here: bit.ly/2023CMO

Dwellings Home Build - $50,000

Dwellings builds homes for families in need in Honduras and Mexico. Creekside has been partnering with dwellings for over 10 years. These homes provide security and hope for families, many of whom are living in poverty. This year we will be building two homes. One trip will be the last week of February 2024. The other build will be happening in the Summer of 2024. You can learn more about dwellings at DwellingsNow.com.

Foundation For His Ministry (Mexico) - $5,000

Creekside has partnered with Foundation for His Ministry for several years. In late January, we will be sending a team to work with the FFHM team. This ministry serves many migrants and residents in the Baja Peninsula, with food, medical ministry, bicycle repair, sports camps, and so much more.

Eternal Anchor - - $5,000

Eternal Anchor is a ministry in Mexico that serves students who have disabilities. This year we are partnering with their efforts to improve their school building. You can also learn more about their work at their webpage, http://eternalanchor.org.

YoungLife Capernaum Family Camp - $15,000

Blaine and Susan Clyde have been serving Seattle's YoungLife Capernaum teams for 25 years. Their ministry reaches out to High School and College Students who have special needs. They build community and help these young people find hope in Jesus. Every year they host a family camp and our CMO offering helps make this camp possible for many families. Learn more here: https://capernaumgreaterseattle.younglife.org.

Neighborhood Tables - $15,000

Our Neighborhood Tables have been able to serve hot meals to our community in Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic we have continued this ministry by setting up in the parking lots of the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center and the Creekside Church Parking Lot in Lynnwood. We take time to pray for our guests and encourage them with the hope of Jesus. This year we have served over 5,000 meals. This is possible because of the generosity of the people of Creekside.

Nourishing Network - $5,000

There are hundreds to students in the Edmonds School District who are either homeless, or do not have reliable food at home. Nourishing Network helps provide meals for these young people and their families throughout the week, and over the weekend.

https://foundationesd.org/programs/nourishing-network

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission - $5,000

Union Gospel Mission serves our neighbors who are in great need. They provided addiction recovery services, shelters for men, and women and children, meals, job training, church services, and so much more. They are one of the longest serving ministries in the Seattle Area. Learn more at UGM.org.

Launching Strategic Partners - $15,000

Church Multiplication - Giles Church Plant - $15,000

Convoy of Hope - $5,000

God's Grace- $5,000

Benevolence Fund - $5,000

Mission Trip Scholarship Fund- $5,000

There are many people in our community that could use assistance with things like gas money, monthly utilities, and groceries. Our benevolence fund helps us meet those needs when they come our way.