Finishing the Race Well!

I find myself experiencing great emotion as I look back on these last months of running the race, and I cannot even begin to put into words the sense of thrill and excitement that my family and I feel as we join you in ministry to reach this city, this region, and the world for Christ. We are so blessed by Ted, Joe and Arlis, and their families to receive the baton and now to carry it forward as God uses us to lead Green Bay Community Church into the future. The foundation that has been laid and the preparation work that has been accomplished make my job such a joy. Thank you for all of your support, your prayers, and your well wishes; your grace is truly amazing.

It is a privilege to be part of a church that loves people wherever they find themselves on the journey, and it is exciting to think about all the ways that God will lead us to help people take the next step in the process of loving and serving Christ and others. It will take us awhile to learn your names, but we’ll get there in due time, and we’ll look forward to hearing your stories, celebrating the joys, and sharing in the struggles of the journey together. We love you, we thank God for you, and we are eager to embark on this great adventure with all of you! Let’s finish the race together – and finish well!

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3

In Christ,
Doug Zerbst, Lead Pastor

LifeStages
Our sympathy to Tim and Michelle Thorpe for the death of Tim’s mother, Irene Thorpe, on February 5.

Welcome new members Tom and Darla Salamonski.

Photo Gallery Addition
To view photos of Joe and Arlis's farewell weekend services with their family, and the passing of the baton of leadership to Doug, click here.

Feet to your Faith
Missionary Update
Click here for the latest updates from GBCC’s supported missionaries.

Contact: Pat Jelen, 593-3490

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

Critical Serving Opportunites
Church Cleaners
Elementary Small Group Leader - Grades 4/5
Welcome Center Volunteer
Snow Shovelers
Bankruptcy Professional
Funeral Assistant

Contact: Colleen Connors, 593-3485

Crown Life Groups
10 week class – Sundays, Mondays, & 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.

A Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference
February 27 - March 1, 2009
Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton
This is a chance to get away and reconnect – away from the distractions of daily life. Our insightful speakers will help you work through differences, improve communication, and even rekindle your romance. Call 1-800-FLTODAY to register. Use Group #14098 for the $80 per couple discount. Visit their website.

Questions contact: Pete or Linda McCarthy, 866-9838.

Beth Moore Living Proof Live Conference Volunteer Meeting
Thursday, March 5
6:30 p.m.
Chapel
Volunteer opportunities for the Beth Moore Living Proof Live Conference are available; GBCC is hosting a meeting in conjunction with Graceway Fellowship to share all of the details. Your involvement can be as little or as much as you like. We need women to pray, promote, and serve the day of the event (August 28 and 29, 2009). We hope you will join us!

KidsQuest
KidsQuest Quarterly Calendars
Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary quarterly calendars are located in the KidsQuest section of the church website and at the brochure racks. 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 - Save the Date
August 3-7
VBS Serving Opportunities brochures will be in the brochure racks starting February 28. Pick one up and consider joining the VBS team!
Contact: Cindy Vandermause, 593-3489

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

Student Ministries
iceBlast 2009
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
Registration deadline is February 17.
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 or pick one up at a brochure rack.


Expressway February Theme
In February we will be talking about love and relationships. Our emphasis will be around making wise, God-honoring choices in relationships of all kinds. For middle school, sex will not be an outright emphasis, but it will come up within our topics. With high school, we will have one week (February 25) devoted to God’s plans for sex.

If you have any questions regarding content or structure, please contact Brian Martin, 593-3484.


Expressway Middle Parent/Teen Class in March
March 10, 17, 24, 31
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Youth Center
We would like to invite PARENTS with their teens for four weeks in March for a special class. During this time there will be NO EXPRESSWAY MIDDLE as we know it. Instead, there will be a class designed for families to share together including a video curriculum. Please join us for any or all of these weeks!

Topics include: “The Myth of the Perfect Family,” “Living Up to Expectations,” “Authority and Rebellion,” and “Friend or Foe.”

We are asking that at least one parent attends with their middle school student. This will be a video and discussion format with some activities designed specifically for middle school students, so please make arrangements for other children.

If you have any questions regarding content or structure, please contact Brian Martin or 593-3484.

Music Team Auditions
March 3
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room Number: Chapel
Hey! Do you sing or play an instrument and want to use your talents to serve God and others? Well, we have an opportunity for you. The Music Team will be holding auditions on March 3 for anyone who is interested in being a part of the music ministry here at GBCC. For more information and an audition form, please contact Jeff Whitney, 593-3472.

Single's Interest Group
GBCC’s Single’s Ministry provides events such as movies, bowling, and dances. Pick up a list of activities in a brochure rack or 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.

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, and 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.

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.