Welcome to eCommunity
Thank you for your interest in Green Bay Community Church.  All of us in the church envision ways GBCC can meet the very diverse needs of all who come to the church for faith, relationship, and relevance, and do so in a way that is consistent with the church’s vision and values. We hope you find eCommunity filled with timely information that will help you stay or get connected to God and others. 

Please let me know if you have ideas for improving eCommunity - I welcome your thoughtful input.

In Christ,
Patricia Jelen
Communication and Missions Director

Feet to Your Faith (missions)
Operation Christmas Child Drop Off
November 17-24, 2008
Regular Office Hours
West Lobby
This annual project enables caring people to fill shoeboxes with small toys, school supplies, sweets, and other gifts for needy children around the world. Operation Christmas Child sends a message of hope to children in need. Since 1990, the project has brought the joy of Christmas to more than 60 million boys and girls throughout the world.   Pick up a brochure at the display table in the lobby for instructions on how and what to pack.  Please drop off your gift-filled shoeboxes at the same display table.

Birthday Party for Jesus
SAVE THE DATE
December 18, 2008
6:00-7:30 pm.
Chapel
Join us for this special time to gather and focus on the true meaning of Christmas.  Kids must attend with an adult, but adults can attend without kids! More details will be coming soon.

Flower Power
November 1-16
If you have perennial flowers growing in your yard, take a little time and gather some of the seeds, put them in a sealed bag and drop them off at the Welcome Center in the West Lobby at church. Your seeds will be used to help add color to the landscaping around the church. Flowers are best, short grasses are ok. It’s easy, it's fun and it’ll be beautiful when they bloom.
Contact: Patrick Jelen, 593-3492 or patrickj@gbcommunitychurch.com

LifeStages
Our sympathy to:

• Craig and Carolyn Bodkin for the death of Craig's brother-in-law, Dean Nordman.
• Kay Burkel and family for the death of Kay’s husband, Charles Burkel, on October 28, 2008.
• Dale and Jan Walton for the death of Dale’s brother-in-law, Charles Burkel, on October 28, 2008.

Congratulations to:

• Abigail Brezinski for the birth of her daughter, Michaela Christine, on October 29, 2008.
• James Robarge and Christine Fazzi, married on October 25, 2008.

Click here for more information on Membership, Baptism, Baby Dedication, Weddings, Funerals and Memorial Services.

Serving
Serve once in a while or on a regular basis. Check out GBCC's Serving Opportunities more>> 

Group Life
One of the greatest longings of the human heart is to belong: to know others and be known by others; it's the way God intended us to live.

Group Life provides opportunities for individuals to experience a sense of belonging, to grow together on our spiritual journeys, and to serve others.

While each type of group (Interest, Care, Discovery, Life, & Serving) provides a different opportunity to connect, all are designed around our vision of attracting people to Christ and building community.

No matter where you choose to plug in, there is a place for you in Group Life.
Care Groups
Co-ed (new Discovery Group offered)
Men
Women
Singles
Seniors
Students
Children

Co-ed Interest Group
Outdoor Connection
Buck Fever Night at the OC!
Thursday, November 13
6:30 p.m.
Room 206
The OC will be meeting on November 13 in Room 206. The main topic for the night is “Buck Fever!” Be prepared to share some of your favorite hunting stories with the group. You are also encouraged to bring some venison samples to share with the group.

Detailed information: Other topics will include:  gear preparation for the hunt, hunting public land, field care for after you bag the big one, favorite recipes

For more information visit http://outdoor_connection.createforum.com or contact Jeremy Kopke, 544-5455, duckhunting@netzero.net or Tom Janus, tjanus@new.rr.com.

Singles Interest Group
GBCC’s Single’s Ministry provides events such as Packer Game outings, bowling, and dances.  You can even meet with the group to see the movie “Fireproof!” For information on these events and more, click the link below which will take you to the GBSPAM website. The events listed on GBSPAM are not all sponsored by Green Bay Community Church -you may want to exercise discretion when selecting events to attend. more>>

Women's Ministry Christmas Celebration
Monday, December 8
6:30 p.m.
Room: Gym/Auditorium
Our Women's Christmas Celebration is just around the corner!  Our theme this year is "My Grandma's Christmas" and will be held on Monday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m.  Watch for more details in the upcoming weeks.  Sign up begins the weekend of November 15/16.  Please contact Tricia Birr, 662-1068 or tbirr19@new.rr.com or Carrie Birr, 822-2697 or cbirr@netnet.net if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering. 

KidsQuest
KidsQuest is in need of a kitchen set for our preschool classroom. If you have a Little Tykes kitchen set, that is in excellent to good condition that you would like to donate, please contact Cindy Vandermause, 593-3489 or cindyv@gbcommunitychurch.com.

Student Ministries

“The Bridge" Jr./Sr. Retreat
Friday, November 21- Sunday, November 23 more>>

Drama Team
Sunday nights more>>

Student Ministries Quarterly Calendar
Please the links below to see the quarterly calender.
Grades 9-12 or Grades 6-8

Sunday Morning Group
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Gym
Any high school students (and leaders!) are encouraged to join us in the front left section of the gym/auditorium each Sunday morning at 10:30.  A small posse has started gathering there every week, and all are welcome to join us.

Iceblast 2009
Friday, February 20-Sunday, February 22
Time TBD
Lake Lundgren Bible Camp
Our annual trip to Lake Lundgren Bible Camp for Iceblast is on our calendar, so mark yours as well!  Circle February 20-22 as the "best weekend of the year for middle school students."  All students in grades 6-8 are invited to attend (including friends!).  Watch for more information soon.  Be watching here and at Expressway for all the details about this year’s Iceblast.  It's going to be amazing!

Contacts:
Brian Martin, 593-3484 or brianm@gbcommunitychurch.com
Shelly Jarosinski, 593-3487 or shellyj@gbcommunitychurch.com

Job Opening
Green Bay Community Church seeks to hire a part-time accountant/bookkeeper to support ministries and church activities by performing all aspects of accounting.  The position also provides support for Human Resource functions.  Contact Pete App, petea@gbcommunitychurch.com or 593-3478, for more information or a position description.

Database
To update information in the church database because you have changed your phone number, email address, and/or mailing address, please contact Tracy, tracyl@gbcommunitychurch.com or 593-3475.

Weekend Services
Saturday :: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday :: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.