MIDWEEK

AT THE CREEK

Midweek at the Creek is a time for anyone and everyone to gather at Cottonwood Creek for the opportunity to fellowship over a meal, worship, participate in fun activities, attend informative classes and grow deeper in their relationship with God.

Dinner is from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and all other events begin at 6:30 p.m.

Location: 1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Allen TX 75013

FAMILY DINNER

 Wednesdays | Now – May 14, 2025 |  5:30 p.m.

Dinner is served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each week. Enjoy a family-style meal before Midweek activities. There is no registration, but the cost is $5 per-person or $20 max per-family to support this awesome ministry! Pay in advance before you arrive to move quickly through the food line. 

Menu:

  • March 5: Beef Bolognese, Pasta, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert

  • March 12: Build Your Own Tacos with Chicken, toppings, Rice & Beans, Dessert

  • March 19: SPRING BREAK- NO MIDWEEK

  • March 26: Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert

*Menu subject to change.

Tip of the Day: 

Pay in advance, proceed to the payment line marked “Paid In Advance” and swiftly through the food line to enjoy a delicious meal with your church community. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MIDWEEK?

Midweek Worship

Wednesdays | Chapel | 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a time to relax, feel refreshed and reconnect with the Lord during Midweek Worship!

Detonate

1st – 5th Grade | Gym | 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Detonate is a place for kids to have a BLAST!

  • Their relationships with each other will EXPLODE into deep friendships.

  • Their understanding of God’s Plan for them will BLOW UP the lies of culture!

  • Their love for Jesus will ERUPT as they grow together!

Lil’ Praise

3 years – Kindergarten (Fully Potty Trained) | Trail 3, A143 | 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Lil’ Praise is a fun night of worship and Bible activities. Kids will enjoy praising God together, while singing familiar favorites and learning new worship songs. We will also dive into the truth of God’s Word in fun and interactive lessons.

Childcare is also available for children ages 3 and younger.

REGISTER

Connect Nights

6:30 – 8 p.m. | Worship Center | 6th – 12th Grade

The world is pointing our teens in countless directions to find happiness, acceptance and identity. We want to point them to the ONE way, the ONE truth and the BEST life, found only in Jesus Christ. On Wednesday Nights, your students will have the opportunity to have FUN, make connections with other students and WORSHIP.

Equipping Christ’s Disciples (2:7)

Wednesdays | March 26 – June 2 | 6:30 p.m. | A201 | Register | Led by Leonard Edgar

The Equipping Christ’s Disciples is a ministry where men, women, and teenagers learn the foundations of discipleship in the context of interactive small groups. They will learn how to become consistent in the basic practices of discipleship which help them take progressive steps toward being a more effective and fruitful disciple and mentor others. After completion, graduates are equipped disciples and ready to make disciples by leading small group tables in future classes. We will begin Book 2 on March 26.

Biblical Worldview

Wednesdays | Begins Jan. 8 | 6:30 p.m. | A205 | Register | Led by Kyle Baker

Who should take this course: Families, parents, grandparents, teens…basically anyone from 0 to 90 years old!

FACT: 60-85% of all Christian teens abandon their faith by their 2nd year of college! A question we, as Christ-followers, should all ask ourselves: Am I equipped with the Biblical Worldview training necessary to combat the ideas that confront me daily? We are born into a battlefield of ideas, and it is vital that Christians develop a Biblical Worldview and model it before the world! This 12-topic course prepares attendees to critically think through all ideas using the Bible as their key source of knowledge and wisdom. Beginning March 5th, we will begin A Biblical Worldview of History.  

I Said This, You Heard That

Wednesdays | March 26 – May 7 | 6:30 p.m. | A200 | Register 

This is a biblically based 6-session book/video study that explores how your wiring affects what you say, how you listen, and how others hear you. This class is designed to improve your communication with spouse, family, coworkers, and friends. After engaging in this class, you will learn a simple framework that will improve your communication. And you will see how advice from the apostle Paul thousands of years ago holds the key to effective communication. This class begins on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Room A200. The class will be led by Bourdon and Melanie Barfield. Purchase the workbook: HERE

Foundations – Doctrine of the Bible

Wednesdays | March 26 & April 2 | 6:30 p.m. | A206 | Register 

In the beginning was the Word. He made all things come into being. He spoke the universe into existence and breathed life into our world. And there was harmony between man and Maker. Then our enemy whispered the question that drew our first parents into falsehood: “Did God really say?” We have been questioning our Maker’s message since his primal lie. We fell from innocence to guilt, beauty to brokenness, fellowship to alienation. To rescue his creation, the Maker divulged his plan in written form. He gave man his Word, the Bible. But skeptics have continued to attack God’s word and say it’s irrelevant. Join us for this class to examine why the Bible is God’s word and why it’s essential in everyday Christian life. This 2-part class will be held on March 26 and April 2, 2025, at 6:30 pm in Room A206. This class is also available by zoom.

Art of Marriage

Wednesdays | Feb. 19 – April 2 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | A232 | Register

Every marriage has its strengths and its stresses. There’s not one that can’t be improved, fine-tuned, made stronger — or even overhauled if needed. Join us to explore new levels of intimacy, communication, and connection with your spouse. This six-week study is a path to a stronger, more beautiful masterpiece of God’s handiwork for any couple. Text ART to 77978.

You And Me Forever

Wednesdays | April 9 – May 14 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | A232 | Register

This six-week study by Francis and Lisa Chan will inspire you to a better marriage by learning to view marriage though an eternal lens, pursuing God first for deeper, more fulfilling relationships. Text FOREVER to 77978.

Living Grace

Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | A258

For adults who experience depression and/or anxiety. Workbook provided.

The Prodigal

Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | A202

The Prodigal Ministry provides care and support for families of children and loved ones who are wandering from God. This discipleship group welcomes everyone in need of hope in the midst of their chaos. In community and through the love and truth of Jesus, you will learn how to provide the best environment for your prodigal to recover and reconcile with you and God.

For more information text PRODIGAL to 77978.

DivorceCare

Wednesdays | Learn More 

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You do not have to go through separation or divorce alone.

DivorceCare4Kids

Wednesdays | Learn More

Are your children angry, hurt and confused about your divorce? Finding help for your children can be frustrating. DivorceCare4Kids provides a safe, fun place where your children will:

  • Learn to understand their feelings.

  • Express their emotions appropriately.

  • Feel better about themselves.

  • Develop coping skills.

  • Be introduced to biblical concepts that will bring comfort.

GriefShare

Wednesdays | Learn More

GriefShare is a kind, compassionate group of people who will walk with you through your grief journey. You don’t have to go through this alone!

Check back later!

Navigating Our Kids’ Extra-curricular Schedules With Intentionality | Special Guest: Jennifer Frazier

ONE NIGHT ONLY: MARCH 26th | A212 | 6:30 p.m. | Register Here

Everyone wants their kids to be successful in their extra-curricular activities. But at what cost? This class will offer some insights on how to find balance in the midst of the chaos. Led by Jennifer Frazier, who currently serves as the Director of Athletics for McKinney ISD. Jennifer has coached on every level and raised 3 successful boys who all played collegiate ball. Along with her husband, Justin, they will share some of their strategies that allowed them to balance their faith and family in the middle of their kids’ crazy schedules.

Parenting & Anxiety: Yours & Theirs

Wednesdays | April 2 – May 14 (Skipping April 9) | 6:30 p.m. | A258  | Optional Workbook for Purchase | Register Here

Many parents are concerned about their child’s anxiety and how to best help him or her. To best provide a wholistic series, we will take a two-prong approach to benefit you and your child. Although many resources will be referenced, two main ones will be our focus. The first is from RightNow Media, “Managing Anxiety: Yours & Theirs.” Here is a description of this resource. The second resource will provide tangible tools to use with your child as needed and appropriate. Redefine Grace describes itself:

We all experience anxiety at some level, the question is do we know what to do with it? Let’s walk this together! This class is intended for adults only.

SERVE AT MIDWEEK

If you are interested in serving for Midweek, text MWCV to 77978!