Care Team Ministry | ThornCreek is launching a Care Team Ministry. Our Care Team Ministry provides encouragement and prayer through visitations to hospitals, rehab centers, and homes. If you, or someone you care for, would like a visit from one of our Care Team Ministry volunteers, complete this form and we will reach out to schedule a visit. If you are interested in serving in our Care Team Ministry, email Pastor Jeremy, Jeremy.Lyon@ThornCreek.Church.

Fix It Ministry | The Fix It Ministry is now ready to take on projects. We need you to let us know how we can help with any personal repairs for your home or car. These volunteers want to use their God-given gifts to love on you. When you give them an opportunity, it brings joy to their hearts. It's a way they can serve God. So, let us know if you have anything and we'll talk about next steps. Please email Andy Fish at fixit@thorncreek.church.

Need: Innovage Hosts | Do you know that we host our Sunday 11am Online services at the Innovage Senior Living Apartments every week? We need your help! Our Innovage Guest Relations Hosts welcome people to the service, connect with those attending, and make sure that the Online service plays in their theater room. If you’re interested in helping, contact Jay Villareal at Josiah.Villarreal@ThornCreek.Church.

Faith Unleashed | Jan 12 (Sun) | 3-5pm | If you have been attending ThornCreek for a while and are ready to take your next step in getting involved, then Faith Unleashed is for you. This is a course that happens once a month on Sunday afternoon. You will learn about your identity, purpose, giftings, and how you can use those within the vision and mission of ThornCreek Church. Snacks and childcare will be provided.

Men's Retreat | February 6-8 (Thu-Sat) | Have you ever been suckerpunched? If you have, you'll never forget it. It was an unexpected punch or blow. Maybe you were suckerpunched by life. Maybe it was an unexpected layoff, or a hurtful relationship, a health situation, or a spiritual attack. Whatever it was, you were blindsided. Every man has been there. This is how you get stronger…get up and attend the ThornCreek Men's Retreat. The theme this year is, "Suckerpunch". We will be looking at how Jesus prepared his men for the spiritual suckerpunches they would face in life. Pastor Brian Troxell will be bringing three dynamic messages about how we need the Holy Spirit to battle life. This is a time for you to cry out to God. We all need God's grace. We all have more in common with each other than we think. So, take time off work, rearrange your calendar, do what you have to do! Don't miss this men's retreat! To register, visit https://thorncreek.churchcenter.com/registrations/events.

Foster Parent Night Out | Feb 10 | 5-7:30pm | Join ThornCreek in supporting Foster Parents by giving them a night off! We will be hanging out with foster kiddos at ThornCreek while parents have a date night, practice self care or just have a moment to themselves! Register to help at https://thorncreek.churchcenter.com/registrations/events

Youth Retreat - Cold Shoulder | Feb 20-22 | TC Youth is hosting a winter retreat! This event will be a time to get away from the chaos of life and connect with God. Our theme is 'Cold Shoulder'. Teenagers often struggle with the idea that if they can't feel, see, or hear God, He may not be real or if He is real, he doesn't really care. It's easy to believe that maybe God is giving us the 'cold shoulder'. Some of us can feel, see, and hear God in everything we do, but when we're young, it's not always as straightforward as we'd hope. This retreat is meant to answer the question, "Where is God when I can't feel, see, or hear him?"

DETAILS
February 20 - 22, 2025 (Thursday - Saturday)
YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park
2515 Tunnel Rd,
Estes Park, CO 80511
Price breakdown:
$125 (November 22nd - January 20th)
$140 (January 21st - February 3rd)
We have options for early bird, regular, and late registration. Each registration requires a minimum $50 deposit. As long as you register during that registration period, you will only be responsible for that amount. Registration price includes room and board, all activities, and a t-shirt. When you register, only a non-refundable $50 is required. You do not need to pay the full amount at the time of registration.

We will meet at the church at 4 PM on February 20 to organize in cars and pray. We'll go over some last-minute details and hit the road by 4:30 PM. We plan to be in Estes Park by 6 PM. On February 22, we'll leave Estes Park by 10 AM and return to the church by 11:45 AM. Please plan to pick up your student at that time. If you can drive students to and from Estes Park, contact Daniel Simons at daniel.simons@thorncreek.church. It is ALWAYS helpful when parents are able to provide transportation. We will compensate you a portion of your gas money.

Family Movie Night | Feb 21 (Fri) | 6pm | We will be having our Family Movie Night. We are going to be watching the Wild Robot. This is a great way to invite friends and family for a movie and concessions! So bring the family and we'll bring the popcorn!

Kids Ministry Easter Donations | March 1-April 12 | Easter is right around the corner and Kids Ministry is looking for some donations! On April 12th, we will be having an Easter Egg Hunt and we need eggs filled with individually wrapped candy. You can drop off individually wrapped eggs or help fill by picking up eggs and candy at the church. We need all eggs by April 12th. The Jerusalem Market Place will be an interactive way for kids to experience Holy Week and celebrate Jesus resurrection! We need some decorative donations to make it happen. You can drop off Jerusalem Market Place Donations March 1st to April 13th.

Easter Egg Hunt | April 12 | 10-11am | We will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at Cherrywood Park (13807 Madison St Thornton, CO 80602)! This is great event to invite family and friends for some Easter festivities! There will be coffee and donuts for the parents and plenty of candy for the kids to enjoy! We'll see you there!

Baptisms | April 19-20 (Sat-Sun) | If you've made the decision to follow Jesus, but you haven't been baptized yet, then this is your next step! In this class you'll learn what baptism is, why we do it, and learn all you need to know to be part of our next Baptism Weekend.

Family BYO Picnic | May 9 (Fri) | 6-8pm | We are going to be having a Bring Your Own dinner family picnic. We want this to be a great time for our TC families to connect with one another and for the children to have fun. Feel free to invite friends and their families. We will see you there!

Hawaii Revival | June 24-29 (Tue-Sun) | Last year, ThornCreek Church did something that was incredibly special. We partnered with Pukalani Community Church in Maui at the one-year anniversary of the Maui Fires to lead a revival service. What's a revival? A revival is consecutive days of church services for the purpose of spiritual renewal. God blessed it. There were four consecutive days of church services under an outdoor tent. Pastor Ruben preached every day, and our ThornCreek Worship team led the worship. 43 people came to know Jesus Christ, and over 20 committed to baptism. We additionally fed the hungry, participated in community outreach projects, and led a Vacation Bible School. It was amazing. They told us, "they never experienced a revival like this." Well…they asked us to come back…This time, churches from all the islands are invited to attend this revival. It will be outdoors in a larger area, under a tent. It's a great opportunity to love on these locals who are trying to get back on their feet after the Maui Fires. Everyone at ThornCreek is welcome to participate. Everyone is invited. Mark your calendar now! Start saving. Buy your ticket early! Everyone is responsible for their own airfare, food, accommodations, and transportation. However, during the days of revival, Puka Naz Church will likely provide dinner.

Here are the dates:
- ThornCreek Staff and Worship Team will be flying out on June 23, 2025, and returning on July 3, 2025.
- Food Distribution and Block Party will be June 24-25, 2025. (Tues-Wed)
- The Revival will be: June 26-29, 2025. (Thurs - Sun)
The revival will take place at:
Pukalani Community Church of the Nazarene
211 Hiwalani Loop, Makawao, HI 96768
(This is located on Maui).

Need help with the cost of accommodations? Puka Naz Church is willing to let people camp out on their property. A tent, restrooms, and shower, would be provided. However, you'll need to purchase an air mattress from Costco in Maui. You may want to donate it to Puka Naz at the end of your stay. You are responsible to bring your own sleeping bag. It's beautiful weather to camp. It's an affordable option. :)

Take your next step at our Central Hub: thorncreek.info

ThornCreek Kids Ministry strives to walk alongside and equip parents to be spiritual leaders in their children’s lives. Our hope and prayer is that with a strong faith foundation, kids will make the decision to continue growing as Christians, and become Christ-like disciples.

Our age-level classes allow us to reach children at their developmental level, so that by God’s grace they will be able to comprehend to the best of their ability, the topics we are covering in church!

All Ministry Partners (over the age of 18) have passed background checks, and all Bridge Team members (6th-12th graders) are supervised by adults.

ThornCreek Student Ministries mission is to create a safe place for students to encounter Jesus, ask questions, process struggles and to experience the love of God while ultimately integrating them into the body and mission of Jesus Christ.

WEEKLY PROGRAMS
ENCOUNTER | Senior and Junior High (6th - 12th grade) Sunday 11:00 -12:30pm. At Encounter, we have food, games, deep Bible study, and small groups. We believe that we are better when we are together.

MIDWEEK | Senior and Junior High (6th - 12th grade) Thursday 6:00 -8:00pm. At Midweek, we have food, games, a continuation of the weekend's Bible study, and small groups. We believe that we are better when we are together.

Did you come with kids? The messages at ThornCreek can be rated PG-13. As an option, we have a great Children's Ministry Program! If you choose to bring your kids into worship, please do your best to keep them from being a distraction to others.

Volume: If you find the music too loud, please visit the Welcome Table for ear plugs. Ear plugs are also available at the Worship Center doors.

Nursing Mom? We have a room just for you! This room is located through the Worship Center, and has been furnished with your comfort in mind! You can see the entire service live on a flat screen TV.

Distractions: To allow you and those around you to be more fully engaged in today’s service, please refrain from leaving the Worship Center during services. Also, please turn off or mute all cell phones and other mobile devices.