2024 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 $110,000 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 2025. If you have any questions, please email us.
Dwellings Home Build - $25,000
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 one home. Our trip will be in March 2025. 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 - $17,500
Our Neighborhood Tables have been able to serve hot meals to our community in Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. 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 - $2,500
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
https://foundationesd.org/programs/nourishing-network
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission - $2,500
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.
Olive Crest - Foster Care and Adoption - $10,000
Financial Support for our Missionaries- $20,000
Convoy of Hope - $2,500
God's Grace- $5,000
Thank you for considering and praying about what God would have you give, and trusting Him.