Farewell
Our farewell weekend was a beautiful experience. Your letters and cards and expressions of love were humbling. Your tears moved us deeply. My reward is that many of you, at a heart level, believe what my main message was for 26 years: relationships, starting with the one we share with Christ, are the way people will believe that our words about God are authentic. “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35

Remember the last verses we studied together at the end of the book of Matthew? Before our resurrected and glorified Savior left the mountaintop to rejoin His Father in heaven, He commissioned his best friends to follow up on what He had started. He knew all too well their flaws and weakness, and yet He knew that His perfection flowing through their imperfect personalities was the best way to spread the GOOD NEWS to the rest of the world. It was a perfect plan and it would work: He would implant His Holy Spirit in them which would give them courage and power far surpassing their own: And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20

This promise was to them and it’s also to us. As Arlis and I continue to live out this mission wherever we are, our joy will come from hearing that in Green Bay, Wisconsin, there is a large group of people who are doing the same. God bless every one of you.

With love and a huge debt of gratitude,
Joe and Arlis

Pastoral Transition Schedule

January 31/February 1
Doug Zerbst's first weekend

February 28/March 1
Welcome reception for Doug, Sharilyn, & family after each service

Family Camp Sign Ups Begin
August 14-17
Friday Evening - Monday Morning
Fort Wilderness, McNaughton, WI

Family Camp is a once a year gathering for GBCC attendees who want to connect with nature, God, and one another. Held at Fort Wilderness, just north of Rhinelander, at a beautiful not-for-profit, non-denominational Christian camp, Family Camp is great weekend get away.

You don’t have to have kids to come to Family Camp. There is plenty of time to meet new people or go off on your own. Family Camp has hiking trails, horse back riding, a beautiful private beach, swimming, nature center, craft area, bicycling, canoeing, rafting, etc…

You can pick up a brochure about Family Camp in any of the brochure racks at the church or click here for an online brochure. Hurry and sign up today, we’re holding only one Family Camp this year and it’s bound to fill up fast!!

Crown Life Groups
10 week class – Sunday, Monday, & Thursdays
Starts February 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
These classes outline Crown's plan for becoming debt-free God's way. Class is limited to 8 students and 2 leaders. All financial information remains private and no one is ever asked to disclose his or her financial data. Also, no sales promotions are allowed and no one will push any type of investment. The only cost is for the Crown materials which is $45 per person or $55 per couple. If interested, contact Marc Trager, 662-9962.

Focus on Marriage Simulcast
February 28
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Living Hope Church, 1840 W. Mason St.
This event will show you what your relationship looks like through God's eyes. Focus on Marriage will help you understand the higher purpose of your marriage, while providing practical insights to help with everyday issues. Guest speakers include Beth Moore, Dr. Gary Smalley, Dr. John Trent, Gary Thomas, Dr. Del Tackett, and music by guest artist, Jeremy Camp.
Tickets are $69; call 497-8022.

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

Critical Serving Opportunites
Church Cleaners (new)
Elementary Small Group Leader - Grades 4/5 (new)
Welcome Center Volunteer (new)
Snow Shovelers
Actor/Actress for Family Tree House
Bankruptcy Professional
Funeral Assistant

KidsQuest
Family Tree House - New Monthly Format
February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
9:45-10:15 a.m.
Gym
Mark your calendars and we’ll see you there!

KidsQuest Quarterly Calendars
Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary quarterly calendars are located in the KidsQuest section of the church website. Click on the link(s) to find out what your child is learning in their class each week. The Family Tree House schedule is also included in the calendars.

VBS
August 3-7
Save the Date

Student Ministries
iceBlast Retreat
Friday, February 20-Sunday, February 22
Friday 4:30 p.m. depart GBCC;
Sunday 4:00 p.m. arrive at GBCC
Lake Lundgren Bible Camp
Cost: $95
T-shirt cost: an additional $7
Registration deadline is January 27

This year’s theme is “Walk His Way” which will include a Rockstar costume party on Saturday night. The teaching times will focus on spiritual disciplines like prayer and reading our Bibles. See you there!

Click here for a registration form.

iceBlast Scholarships
Statistics tell us that more than 90% of Christians choose Christ before they turn 18. Of those who do, around 80% do so at a retreat or camp experience. Will you help send a kid to our annual middle school retreat called iceBlast? With tough economic times, we have had several requests for scholarships and we are struggling to meet the need. If you can help, please contact Brian Martin, 593-3484. Any money that goes above and beyond our need will go to "outreach scholarships" to encourage students to invite unchurched friends!

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.

Winter Discovery Group Classes Have Begun
New and continuing Discovery Group Classes started in January. Please click on the links below to be directed to our website or pick up a Group Life Brochure for class details.
Care Groups
Co-ed
Men
Women
Singles
Seniors
Students
Children

Group Life Events and Activities
Click here to go to the GBCC Master Calendar, select a category in the drop down list, a month, then click "go" for a list of the events and activities scheduled.

Single's Interest Group
GBCC’s Single’s Ministry provides events such as movies, bowling, and dances. Click here to go to the GBCC Master Calendar, select “Singles” in the category drop down list, select a month, then click "go" for a list of the events scheduled.

Upcoming events and activities:
Singles Are You Ready for SUPER BOWL Sunday?
Singles FREE Movie Night at the Neville
Sociable Singles Bowling
Classical Music Event for Families
Singles Footloose Dance
Singles Dancin’ at Jack’s
ARTgarage Showcase
Special YMCA Family Night at the Meyer Theatre
Singles Friday Night Fellowship at Pathway's
Singles Valentine & Fondue Party
Singles FREE Movie Night at the Neville

MOMents
February 5
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 206
Please join us as we welcome guest speaker, Christine Schneider. She will be talking to us about De-Cluttering Your Life.

Contact:
Dawn Davis

Database
Please help us keep our database information accurate by notifying us when you change your phone number, email address, mailing address, family status/members, etc.  Contact Tracy, 593-3475 or click here.

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