Cancellations
Due to the approaching storm all activities are cancelled for this evening Thursday, February 26, 2009.

Right on Time
If your experience is anything like mine, you find yourself wondering from time to time how God is going to come through in your life, especially in times of difficulty and questioning. I have found that God is never late, rarely early, but always RIGHT ON TIME!

God knows that we would rather walk by sight and what is safe rather than to have to wait on Him. I find that so often He takes me right down to the wire when I am waiting for an answer. I get the distinct impression that He is never going to let me off of the faith hook. He knows that if He answers every prayer the way I want and when I want, it would ruin me.

It is so easy to become independent and self-sufficient. God loves us so much, and He desires to lead us into an ever-deepening love relationship with Him and with others. As I look back, I am grateful for how he has not answered according to my desires and timetables. If He did, I would probably not be here in Green Bay with my family right now.

William Carey, the father of missions in India, said, "God gives His best to those who leave the decision up to Him." I have found this to be true time and time again. God gives good gifts. In order to recognize them and receive them, we must not only grow in faith, but also in trust.

We have a Heavenly Father who has His best interest in mind for our lives, and His plan is way better than anything I could ever devise with my limited perspective. Let's take whatever is of concern to us right now and take it to Jesus because He loves us and He has the ability to transform us and heal us by His power made manifest in our lives by the Holy Spirit who indwells everyone who believes in Jesus and is born again (John 3:1-18).

I am so grateful to God for you and for how he has brought us here to serve Him with you at just the right time!

Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

In Christ,
Doug

LifeStages
Congratulations to Bob Hatton and Pattie Fasulo, married on February 14.

Our sympathy to Julie Bredell and family for the death of Julie’s husband, Dennis, on February 14.

Our sympathy to Terry Kielar and family for the death of his wife, Diane, on Saturday, February 21.

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

Help for the Homeless and The Giving Tree
Food & Hygiene Items Drive
March 7-31
Green Bay Community Church
This tough economy is hitting area homeless shelters and food pantries very hard. Many non-profit organizations are finding it difficult to meet the minimal needs of the most impoverished people in our community. To help ease their burden, GBCC is working in conjunction with WEMI/WEMY Radio, Affinity Health, Festival Foods, and Thrivent Financial. We will be collecting hygiene products for 36 area homeless shelters as well as non-perishable food items to stock the shelves of The Giving Tree Food Pantry.

You can drop off donated items in the collection boxes in the vestibules starting March 7. Click here for a list of needed items or pick up a list in one of the brochure racks. Click on these links for more information about Help for the Homeless and The Giving Tree.

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
Welcome Center Volunteer
Snow Shovelers
Bankruptcy Professional
Funeral Assistant

Contact: Colleen Connors, 593-3485

Spring Dance
Friday, April 3
7:00-11:00 p.m.
Youth Center
Join us for GBCC’s annual Spring Dance. Whether you’ve taken Ballroom Dance or not, this is a fun event where you can strut your stuff and get to know others. Dress is nice to formal. Bring a dish to pass and a canned food item for the Kingdom Come Food Bank in Oconto. Everyone is welcome!

Contact: Dale Walton, 469-0949.

KidsQuest
FamilyTimes Virtue Packs
Virtue Packs include a set of activities designed for families to do together during the week and reinforce the lessons learned during KidsQuest Elementary weekend classes and the Family Tree House. You can find more information concerning the Virtue Packs at www.familytimes.org.


Family Tree House - GBCC’s Monthly Family Service
March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
9:45-10:15 a.m.

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
August 3-7
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
VBS Serving Opportunities Brochures will be in the information racks and on the church website starting February 28. Check it out and consider joining the VBS team!

*New This Year: All volunteers must be in place by May 31 prior to Early Bird Registration kicking off on June 1.

Contact: Cindy Vandermause, 593-3489.

Student Ministries
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.”

JOY Hobby and Pizza Night
March 21
6:30 p.m.
Room 108
If you are over 50 and you want to share a hobby or just explore what others are doing, you are invited to attend the JOY Hobby and Pizza Night. Please join us whether you collect stamps, knit, or build birdhouses, etc. Open to the public. Please sign up with JOY at the Special Events Center March 7/8 or 14/15.

Beth Moore Living Proof Live Conference Informational 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). We hope you will join us!

Contact: Tricia Birr, 662-1068.

Singles Interest Group
If you’re single and would like to connect with other singles doing fun things such as dining at Victoria’s, FREE movie night at the Neville, Footloose Dance, dining at Nakashima’s of Japan, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, bowling, movie nights, and more – check out the Singles Calendar in the brochure racks or click here for details.

Men’s Treetop Golf Outing–The Final Round
May 17-19
Treetops Resort, Treetops Village, MI
Hey guys - do you love to golf? Spend two days golfing with Joe Urcavich and other men from GBCC on five different courses at one of the nation's finest golf facilities.

Cost per person:
$274.00 - includes golf, two nights (double occupancy), 2 breakfasts
$348.00 - includes golf, two nights (single occupancy), 2 breakfasts
$100.00 nonrefundable deposit due to Treetops Resort by May 1

To reserve your spot:
1) Call James VanderVeer, (Treetops) 888-873-3867 or 989-732-6711 x4614, by noon Friday, May 1, to register.
2) Contact Cindy Mosch, 593-3471 (GBCC) with name, address, home & cell #'s, handicap, and if you can drive & how many riders you can take, by noon Friday, May 1.

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
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.

Grief Counseling
Generations – Hope for Grieving Families
Third Thursday of every month (March 19)
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Unity’s De Pere Office - 2366 Oak Ridge Circle
Generations is a monthly support group for grieving families with children and teens ages 6-18. A complimentary dinner will be served followed by separate groups for parents and children. The student group will include different processing activities including art, music, and storytelling led by Unity’s grief counselors and volunteers. Parents will also have an opportunity to share and find support among others having similar experiences.

Registration and Questions: Call Unity at 920-338-1111 or 800-990-9249


Navigating the Waters of Grief
Session begins Tuesday, March 10
5:30 p.m-7:30 p.m.
Unity’s De Pere Office - 2366 Oak Ridge Circle
Navigating the Waters of Grief is a five-week support group open to any adult member of the community who has experienced the death of a loved one. The meetings include such topics as common reactions to grief, memories, coping and adjusting to new roles, self-care, traditions and finding hope.

Registration and Questions: Call Unity at 920-338-1111 or 800-990-9249

For information on Unity’s other grief support programs, please click here.

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.