NEW HERE?
Whether you’re just visiting or looking to stay, we’re glad you’re here. Whether you come every week or have never been to church before, you can anticipate an encouraging experience. You are welcome as we are a church for all people.
GET CONNECTED
Stop by Connecting Point and be warmly greeted by one of our Door Creek family members. They will be happy to answer your questions and help you get involved at Door Creek - LifeGroups, ministries and opportunities to serve.
CONNECTION CARD
Fill out a Connection Card to receive bi-monthly emails that give you the latest updates on Door Creek happenings and upcoming messages.
PARENTS
Both campuses have an engaging and fun atmosphere for children (birth through grade 5). Flip to the back flap of this bulletin to find details about when Children’s Ministry is provided.
RESOURCES
Each week a copy of the message is available upon request. Visit Connecting Point to learn more. Assisted listening devices are available at Connecting Point at Sprecher Campus. Chinese, Spanish and French Bibles are available at Sprecher and Spanish Bibles at North Campus.
DOOR CREEK CHURCH One Church, Two Locations
SERVICES
Sprecher Campus
6602 Dominion Dr | Madison, WI 53718 SATURDAY 5:30 pm - Sprecher Live in the Auditorium* SUNDAY 8 am - Classic Service in the Auditorium 9:30 & 11 am - Sprecher Live in the Auditorium* * Children’s ministry for ages birth - grade 5
North Campus
DeForest High School | 815 Jefferson St DeForest, WI 53532 SUNDAY 9:30 am - in the Performing Arts Center (PAC)*
APRIL
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* Children’s ministry for ages birth - grade 5
OFFICE HOURS Sprecher Campus
6602 Dominion Dr | Madison, WI 53718 Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 608.222.8586
North Campus (@ The MAC)
697 S Main St | DeForest, WI 53532 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | 9 am - 2 pm Friday | 9 am - 12 noon 608.222.8586
LIBRARY HOURS Sprecher Campus
Tuesday | 6:10 - 8:20 pm Saturday | 5 - 5:30 pm Sunday | 9 am - 12:30 pm
CONNECT 8
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SERMON SERIES Pass the Mic
APRIL @ Door Creek Church
Here is where you find events happening this month at Door Creek Church...for weekly updates, visit us online. 8 Healing Prayers
Sprecher & North Campus | Following Services April 5/6 If you would like to be anointed for healing, join us after the services. We’d love to lift you up in prayer.
North Prayer Gathering
The MAC - 697 S Main St, DeForest | 11:30 am Sunday, April 27 Join others to pray for our North Campus community and for a permanent space in which to worship.
Sprecher Newcomers’ Dessert 8
Pastor Marc & Lori Maillefer’s Home | 7 pm Saturday, May 3 If you are new to Door Creek, you’re invited to dessert night! Enjoy getting to know the Maillefers and connect with other “newcomers” at Door Creek. Register online or at the Register Desk.
Boomerangs Part-Time Position 8
Our resale store on the northside has a paid sales associate position available. Experience with sales and/or customer service is helpful. To apply, contact Craig at
[email protected]
CHILDREN
Parent Child Dedication Meeting 8
The MAC - 697 S Main St, DeForest | 11 am Sunday, April 13 Please plan on attending this parent meeting if you are interested in participating in the dedication on Sunday, May 4 at the 9:30 am North Campus service.
Soccer Camp 8
Sycamore & Warner Parks | 9 am - 12 pm Monday - Friday, July 21 - 25 Door Creek partners with the Chicago Eagles Soccer ministry to provide two camps in Madison for kids ages 5-12 at Sycamore and Warner Parks. Learn more and register online at chicagoeagles.com
STUDENTS
Rock/Xtreme Easter Event 8
Sprecher & North Campus | 7 - 8:30 pm Wednesday, April 16 The Upper Room is the Rock/Xtreme’s special Easter event for all students 6-12 grades. Students from both campuses will meet at the Sprecher location in the Auditorium.
The Rock (6th-8th grade)
Sprecher Campus & North Campus (@ the MAC) 7 - 8:30 pm | Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 23 & 30
Xtreme (9th-12th grade)
XL Gathering Sprecher Campus | 7 - 8:30 pm Wednesday, April 2
Xtreme Community Groups 8 Locations Online | 7 - 8:30 pm Wednesdays, April 9 & 23
Moms Together 8
The MAC - 697 S Main St, DeForest | 7 - 9 pm Thursday, April 17 For any mom at any stage. Join us for a book discussion and interaction. Contact Lori at
[email protected]
MOPS 8
Sprecher Campus | 7 - 9 pm Second Thursday of the month through May Calling all expecting moms through moms of schoolaged children. For more information or to register, visit doorcreekchurch.org/mops
CARE
Celebrate Recovery
Sprecher Campus | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays, Meal between 6 - 6:30 pm Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step, Christ-centered program that helps us process and walk through our brokenness, bitterness and burdens in a confidential and positive environment. If you have a hurt, habit or hang up, we encourage you to learn more about God’s healing and redemptive power. Just come, no cost or need to register.
Care Partners 8
Sprecher Campus | 6:30 - 8:30 pm Mondays, June 16, July 21 or August 18 This ministry supports those facing a life challenge or crisis with one-on-one relationships that listen, encourage and pray. If you are interested in being a care giver, please join us for one of these meetings. If you would like to receive care, contact Kathy at 608.222.8586 or
[email protected]
Giving Hope Caregiver Support
Sun Prairie Summit Credit Union | 6:30 - 8 pm Tuesdays, April 8 & 22 Are you a care giver, family member or friend of someone with a serious mental health issue and/or substance abuse? Contact Darla for details at
[email protected] or 608.843.0628.
DivorceCare 8
SERVE
New! Brat Fest 8
May 23-26 Door Creek Church has been invited to partner with The World’s Largest Brat Fest, one of Madison’s largest charity events. This is a fun opportunity to serve together as LifeGroups, families and individuals to renew our city with Christ’s love. To learn more and sign up, visit doorcreekchurch.org/bratfest
Meals Ministry
North Campus Occasional help is needed to cook and deliver meals to North Campus families going through transitions, experiencing a new life or the loss of a loved one. To volunteer or if you are in need of meals, contact Barb at
[email protected] or 608.837.6026
Get Involved
North Campus You can make a big difference by making coffee, preparing Communion, greeting people or serving on a set up team. To get involved, contact Cathy at
[email protected]
Connections
Sprecher Campus If you enjoy meeting people, consider joining the Connections Team. As we move into the new building, we are in need of more folks to extend a warm welcome to guests. Contact Bev at
[email protected]
Adopt a Flower Bed
Door Creek has a variety of flower beds and planters that require loving care during the growing season. If you, your family or small group are interested in adopting a flower bed this year, contact Doris at 608.839.4961 or
[email protected]
Spring Workday & Prairie Burn
Sprecher Campus We are planning a workday and prairie burn in May to improve the church grounds. To participate, contact Randy at
[email protected]
The Arbors - 618 Jupiter Dr, Madison 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Tuesdays through April 29 DivorceCare is a seminar and support group for people undergoing the pain of an impending or recent divorce. To learn more or to sign up, visit the Register Desk or doorcreekchurch.org/griefshare
Delivery Truck Help
GriefShare 8
It’s not too early to start thinking about summer! God’s Garden and KidJam are seeking volunteers to provide ministry to children (birth-grade 5) during weekend services this summer. To get involved, contact Candy at
[email protected]
The Colonial Club - 301 Blankenheim Ln, Sun Prairie 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Wednesdays through May 21 GriefShare is designed to support those working through grief from the death of someone close. To learn more or to sign up, visit the Register Desk or doorcreekchurch.org/griefshare
OUTREACH
Boomerangs Collection Truck
Volunteers with strong backs are needed to help with pickups and deliveries for Boomerangs. If you are interested in helping out, contact Craig at 608.268.0793 or
[email protected]
Summer Opportunities
Schenk Summer Outreach
Once again we’re taking our VBS on the road and looking for volunteers to help provide a week of summer fun for the children of Door Creek Church and Schenk Elementary School. To get involved, contact Candy at
[email protected]
GIVE
Offering Boxes
Cool Beans Coffee Cafe - 1748 Eagan Rd, Madison 7:30 - 9 pm | Thursday Evenings
Sprecher Campus | April 5/6 North Campus | April 27 The Boomerangs truck will be parked in the Sprecher Campus parking lot for 30 minutes to pick up donations after the Saturday service and after the 8 and 9:30 am services on Sunday. Also for 30 minutes following the North Campus service on Sunday. All donations are tax deductible.
Fusion (Post-College Adults) 8
Zimbabwe Information Meeting
Online Giving 8
ADULTS
CAP (College-Age People) 8
Sprecher Campus 7:30 - 9 pm | Thursday Evenings
Women’s Solitude Retreat
Lake Waubesa Bible Camp 2851 Crescent Dr, McFarland | 2 - 5 pm Sunday, April 27 Come for a time of corporate worship followed by a time of solitude with the Lord. Please bring a Bible, journal, pen, jacket, walking shoes (if desired) and a $5 suggested donation. To learn more, contact Dawn at 608.838.3335 or
[email protected]
Men’s Study
The MAC - 697 S Main St, DeForest | 6 - 7:30 am Thursdays through June 12 Coffee and discussion.
Sprecher Campus | 12:15 - 1:15 pm Sunday, April 6 or 13 Join us to learn more about our late July/early August trip to Zimbabwe. Be a member of Door Creek’s first team to partner with our missionaries, David and Sue Rousseau in the capital city of Harare. We’ll discuss travel, skills requested, cost and dates. Email Karrah at
[email protected]
Habitat Faith Build
Door Creek is partnering with Habitat for Humanity and two other local churches to provide volunteers to build a home for a family in need in Dane County. If interested in participating, contact Karrah at
[email protected]
Sprecher & North Campus Offering boxes are available at each service. Please make checks payable to Door Creek Church. Sprecher & North Campus Our First Fruits program allows you to make a one-time contribution or schedule a monthly gift using your checking account or debit card.
Giving Envelopes
Sprecher & North Campus Giving envelopes are sent with the quarterly contribution statements for ease of giving. The number printed on your envelopes helps track your giving throughout the year. If you forget your giving envelope, please write your number on your check or on the blank envelopes provided in the seat backs and by the offering boxes at Sprecher Campus and by the offering boxes at North Campus.
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