Meet Interim Lead Pastor Troy Murphy
By Amy Jo Barhite
“When I get bored, I’m dangerous.”  Troy Murphy is an intense guy.  He names as his hobbies art, working out, bow hunting, and his wife, Tricia.  An ex-Marine, his head is shaved, his voice is clear, and while he sits on our sofa during a recent interview, he sits at an angle and occasionally glances out the window to see what’s happening outside.

As we talk, Tricia faces me squarely and turns only to confer with her husband about the details of their answers.  She enjoys the quiet of nature as well as reading, writing, and cooking.  She’s the introvert, one motivated by shepherding and serving behind the scenes.  In listening to them share about their lives and work, it’s easy to see that they’re a complement to each other. more>>

Communication
Survey – Overhead Announcements
Do you think the overhead announcements before the weekend services are helpful in knowing what’s happening at GBCC? Click here for a simple survey to give us your opinion.


New WI-FI Password
The GBCC WIFI password has been simplified. The password for the wireless internet access in Higher Grounds is "gbccguest."

If you have problems connecting please contact Danny or 593-3483.

Feet to your Faith
Dan Thomas Dessert Pot Luck 
Monday, April 20
7:00 p.m.
Youth Center
Former GBCC Pastor Dan Thomas is coming to GBCC for a visit. Catch up with Dan and hear about how God is using him and his family in Colorado to reach people for Christ.  Dan is looking forward to connecting with old friends, supporters, and anyone interested in hearing more about Timblerline Lodge. Bring your favorite dessert to share!

Spring Serve Day Set - SCHOOL ZONE is Back!
Saturday, May 2
Serving all around the community
Church-wide serve day. We’ll be helping at schools in Howard–Suamico, Green Bay, and Pulaski, as well as the GBCC Campus. Volunteer signups are in full swing.
Contact Shannon Kocourek or 1-920-464-0035.



Missionary Update
Click here for the latest updates from GBCC’s supported missionaries.


Needs for Africa ‘09
A number of people from GBCC are headed to Nairobi, Kenya this summer to work with residents in the slums of Kawangare. One of the many things we hope to do is teach people life skills that can help support their families. With that, we are looking for instruction books or pamphlets on basic knitting, sewing, and crocheting – especially those with pictures or drawings that visually explain the process (people will most likely not speak English). We are also accepting donations of knitting needles, crochet hooks, and yarn.  If you have any of these items, please drop them in the drop box on the Special Events Center.

Watch future issues of eCommunity for other ways you may be able to help.


Contact Pat Jelen or 594-3490.

Crown Financial
Life Group
10-Week Crown Biblical Financial Study. Starts mid-May and/or mid September. Cost is $45 per person or $55 per couple. Learn how to manage money according to God’s principles in a small group of two leaders and eight participants. 

Crown Life Group Leader Training
Saturday, May 9
A one-day seminar to become certified to lead the 10-week Biblical Financial Study

Contact: Marc Traeger, 662-9962 or John Emery, 499-7859.

Building Operations
Yard Clean Up
Before Easter
The snow is gone, Easter is almost here, and the church could use some sprucing up. If you have time to pick up garbage in the yard, it would look so much better for our guests. Please stop in anytime to help or contact Patrick Jelen or 593-3492.

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

Critical Serving Opportunites
VBS Game Coordinators
Church Cleaners
Elementary Small Group Leader
Welcome Center Volunteer
Bankruptcy Professional
Funeral Assistant

Contact: Colleen Connors, 593-3485.

KidsQuest
VBS
August 3-7
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Click here for VBS Serving Opportunities or pick up a brochure located in the brochure racks. 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 Martha Spice or 338-1585.


FamilyTimes Vitue 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 Family Tree House. You can find more information concerning Virtue Packs at www.familytimes.org.


Family Tree House - GBCC’s Monthly Family Service
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. 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.


Contact: Cindy Vandermause, 593-3489.

Student Ministries
First Annual Epic Triathlon
May 2
Triathlon / 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Midnight Concert / 10:00 p.m.
Meet in the Youth Center
Expressway and Expressway Middle students join us for the First Annual Epic Triathlon, a test of brains, brawn, and…video game skills. Starting at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, the Triathlon will consist of three events: dodge ball, video games, and trivia. Teams of 5-8 are needed to compete, but single players can show up and join a team as well. Then, starting at 10:00 p.m., there will be a concert and speaker. The entire event is free!

You can come for the competition, or just come at 10:00 for the concert.


Parent/Teen Class in March
We have now concluded our first ever Parent/Teen class for middle school students and their parents. Thank you so much to all of you who took part in it! I had a great time, and hope the class was a blessing to your families. We will plan to do another one some-time in the future with a few modifications based on your suggestions. Thanks for sharing your time with the Student Ministries team!

Student Ministries Gala and Graduation
May 27
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Gymatorium, Sanctinasium, or Gymuary
Mark your calendars for the biggest event of the year – the Student Ministries Gala and Graduation. Guests of honor include our leadership team and our graduating seniors. All students, parents, and families are invited to attend, as well as any “friends of the ministry.” Save the date now!!

Expressway’s Feet to your Faith
May 2
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.-ish
Meet in the gym at GBCC
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2 for our spring installment of Feet to your Faith – a service day for the whole church. We would love to see many students and their families out serving that day. In fact, two sites (Lineville and Forest Glen) have been designated specifically for Student Ministry families!! Please, sign up at the FtyF table on weekend services or at Expressway.

Contact Brian Martin or 593-3484.

Football Camp is Back
Once again GBCC is hosting summertime football camps for youth and teens. Camps are directed by Tim Birr, a high school football coach of 16 years and former camp director of the Leslie Frazier, Mike Singletary Football Camp in Chicago, Illinois. 

Pick up a brochure or click here for camp details.

Contact: Tim Birr or 433-9605

JOY Ministry – 50 and Over
Lunch With JOY
Tuesday, April 14
3:30 p.m.
Golden Corral
JOY members and guests, take a spring break and join us for an afternoon of friendship and food. We will be gathering at the Golden Corral restaurant to enjoy the senior dinner.

Five Wishes
May 19
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Room 206
Anyone age 21 and over is welcome to attend the JOY ministry seminar entitled “FIVE WISHES.” Five Wishes is the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional, and spiritual needs as well as your medical needs in the event of serious illness. The presenter is Nancy McMillan and admission is free. Sign-up is required for attendance.

Singles
Interest Group
If you’re single and would like to connect with other singles doing fun things such as movie nights, dances, bowling, and more – check out the Singles Calendar in the brochure racks or click here for details.

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.

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.