CREEK Missions

The Gift weekend

THE GIFT WEEKEND 2023

What is The Gift Weekend? It’s a meaningful time for individuals, families and LifeGroups to serve OnMission together through multiple service opportunities on our Cottonwood Creek Campus! We have many options to choose from, including meal packing and meal box sponsorship, a winter coat drive, hair donations and Christmas card making for our missionaries, to name a few. So don’t miss out on this excellent service opportunity!

The Gift Weekend Dates: November 11 & 12, 2023

HOW CAN I SERVE?

Students are eligible to receive service hours for this event – please email Elizabeth Banner for information.

  • GOSPEL CONVERSATION TRAINING – SUNDAY
    • Walk-Up – No Registration Required
    • Learn to share the Gospel in just three minutes!
  • CARTER BLOODCARE DONATION – SUNDAY
    • REGISTER HERE
    • Walk-Up Registration Available During The Gift
    • Give blood and save a life!!
  • PONYTAIL DONATION – Pink Heart Fund – SUNDAY
    • REGISTER HERE
    • Walk-Up Registration Available During The Gift
    • There must be at least 10-inches available to be cut after trimming off split-ends.
    • Hair may be colored or permed, but not over processed or bleached
    • All textures accepted
    • Grey hair is accepted
    • Pre-cut Ponytails are accepted
  • Hairstylists: Would you like to join our Team and use your hair stylist skills as an act of worship during The Gift? For more information and to sign up to serve please contact Elizabeth Banner.
  • SANTA FOR SENIORS– SATURDAY & SUNDAY
    Cottonwood Creek is wanting to spread joy to a Senior Citizen this Christmas.  We invite you to be a Santa for a Senior!
    • Donate any of the following items to be given to Senior Citizens in nursing homes for Christmas.
      • Fuzzy Socks
      • Large Print Books
      • Puzzles
      • Games/Card Games/Playing Cards
      • Journals
      • Small Lotions and Hand Sanitizer
      • Small Tissue Packets
      • Chapstick/Lip Balm
      • Hard Candies/Mints
      • A card wishing them a Merry Christmas
    • We are proud our Creek 55+ Ministry will be delivering the gifts and joy to our local nursing home partners.
  • OPERATION CARE WINTER COAT DRIVE – SATURDAY & SUNDAY
    • Donate clean coats with working closures for people in need.
  • ONE MAN’S TREASURE JEANS DRIVE – SATURDAY & SUNDAY
    • Donate new or gently used jeans that are clean, have working zippers, and no stains, rips, or holes.
  • OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – SATURDAY & SUNDAY
  • MISSION TRIP REGISTRATIONS & LOCAL WAYS TO SERVE
  • VOLUNTEER – SATURDAY & SUNDAY
    • We need volunteers to help make The Gift a success.  Opportunities and Registration Links are below:

FAQ's

Yes! We will sell t-shirts through Nov. 14. They will cost $15 each, and we will offer sizes Small – XXXL.

Don’t Worry! If registration is closed there will be a Volunteer Kiosk in The Crossing near the Reception Desk to check for openings. Check out the other opportunities that do not require a registration.

Absolutely! All opportunities are open to children Kindergarten through 12th grade. The Christmas Card Decorating Station, for the Naomi’s Village Orphanage in Kenya, is open to ALL AGES! Childcare is available for children birth through Kindergarten on Sunday 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while parents are serving and attending Worship Service.

 

.Email Stephanie Ott with any additional questions or concerns at Stephanie.ott@cottonwoodcreek.org.