Change
Ecclesiastes 3:14
I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.

The verse from Solomon, the man given great wisdom from God, speaks to all of us about the Truth. We are all under His direction and what He does endures forever. This is a comforting thought for me as I measure the efforts of my years, months, days, hours and minutes. What is His will or my way?

Spiritual leadership is the ability to follow the Holy Spirit’s guiding in your life and respond. That almost always is about change. A change in your life, your parenting, your marriage, a friendship or at your place of work. As I have stepped into the Lead Pastor role at Community, I have felt a deep responsibility to listen to those leadings. Conversations, prayer, meetings and more meetings and more conversations and more prayer...change. It’s a tough journey but one that promises His enduring and lasting work in us.

Above is a photo of a parent in Motumo, Kenya. He is a volunteer at his rural school. No cement, school supplies, or resources we would think necessary for a school; only he and a group of other parents making bricks to build something that will last into the next generation. Bricks.

It is my heart and prayer that we as a Church body make God-directed bricks. Bricks that will build into the lives of the next generation. Bricks that will impact our community and the world. Bricks create change. Change that under His direction will last.

Would you join us as leaders to pray for that direction from God?

Troy Murphy

New Summer Service Schedule
As you know, we have researched over 500 volunteers, staff, and attendees about our summer schedules and service times. With very few exceptions, people responded positively toward the proposed changes and the stewardship of our resources.

With that, in order to accommodate the needs of the congregation as well as summer weekend activities, we will begin a new service schedule the weekend of July 5. Service times remain the same through the end of June, but there will be changes in the summer KidsQuest Elementary schedule. Please make a note of the changes in your calendars.

June 13/14, 20/21, 27/28
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Nursery - PreK, no KidsQuest Elementary classes

Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Nursery-5th grade

July 5 (Holiday Weekend - New Service Times Begin)
Saturday - no service
Sunday - 8:15 & 10:00 a.m. - Nursery - PreK

New Service
6:30 p.m. - No childcare or KidsQuest Classes

Sundays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Saturday - no service
Sunday
8:15 & 10:00 a.m. - Nursery - 5th grade
6:30 p.m. - No childcare or KidsQuest Classes

September 6 - Holiday Weekend
Saturday - no service
Sunday
8:15 & 10:00 a.m. - Nursery - PreK
6:30 p.m. - No childcare or KidsQuest Classes

Guest Artists:
Sunday, July 5 - Urban Rescue
Sunday, July 19 - AJ Degrasse

Community Shepherds
If you would like to lead, teach, or participate in a LifeGroup and did not attend the May 14, 2009 Shepherd’s Walk, please click here to subscribe to a bi-weekly email newsletter from Troy. 

If you attended Shepherd’s Walk and completed an “I’m ready to do life with others” card, you’ll automatically be added to our subscription list.

New Communication Center
This summer we’re going to create a communication hub in the west lobby of the church.  Our goal is to complete it by Sunday, July 5. With that, we need to get our hands on some analog TVs.  If you or anyone you know has replaced a TV during the analog/digital transition, or if you have an extra TV (that works) that you’d like to donate, please give us a call. We can use 20 to 32 TVs  - 19 inches diagonal or larger. 

FtyF
“The Church and The World” Potluck Luncheon
Sunday, June 7
11:30 a.m.
Room 108 (Breakfast Bar Area)

Join us as we welcome Micah and Audrey McElveen (of Vapor Sports in Africa), Cliff and Yong He Lemke of (YWAM in China), Aaron and Linde Kampman, and Shawn Koonce.  They will be speaking at all of the weekend services, so we can hear first hand about role of the church and serving the world.  Bring a dish to pass and enjoy! Hope to see you there.

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

Family Camp Spots Still Open
GBCC is hosting one Family Camp this August at Fort Wilderness near Rhinelander.  Space is limited to the first 250 to sign up.  We have around 100 signed up so far! Single, married, kids or not – all are welcome at Family Camp!  It’s a great time to meet new people and make new friends. Pick up a brochure in the brochure rack in the lobby or click here for details on our website.

Contact Pat Jelen or 593-3490.

Outdoor Connection Group
Family Campfire and Potluck
June 27
5:00 p.m.
Contact Jeremy Kopke for directions
Join the Outdoor Connection for a family Campfire and Potluck. Bring your lawn chairs, something to cook on the grill and a dish to pass.

OC Group Camping trip
July 24 - 26
Location: TBD - Contact Jeremy for more details
Join the Outdoor Connection for a weekend of fun and camping. Some of the OC members are headed camping and are inviting everyone to join them. The location is yet to be determined.

Contact Jeremy Kopke or 920-544-5455 with suggestions for campgrounds, questions or to just sign-up.

Women’s Ministry
Beth Moore Living Proof Live
Resch Center, Green Bay, WI
Friday, August 28, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
(doors open 5:30-6:00 p.m.)
Saturday, August 29, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
(doors open 7:00-7:30 a.m.)

J.O.Y.
Mini-Golf and Lunch
June 18, 2009
10:00 a.m.
Duck Creek Golf Complex
Join us for a fun and friendly game of miniature golf at Duck Creek Golf Complex followed by lunch at Legends. Please sign up at the Special Events Center.

C3 Gathering
(Culture, Communication, Connection)
Vision Casting for C3 Volunteers
Saturday, June 6
6:15-7:15 p.m.
Arts Center
For anyone who would like to plug in in these areas, as well as people already serving.

Lead Pastor, Troy Murphy will be casting his vision for this area of the church, then we'll break into groups and start brainstorming on what could be and how you may be able to engage!

Creation of New Communication Materials and Venues (website, web-based social networking, printed information, digital signage, use of photography, graphic design, etc...)

Connection Ministries (Welcome Center, Greeters, Ushers, Higher Grounds, Breakfast Bar, Facility Guides, Communion Prep, Security, etc...)

Aesthetics of the Facility (creating a warm and welcoming environment that fosters relationship building, interior design and decorating, painting and faux finishing, remodeling, welding, metal work, sewing, upholstery, building trades and construction, etc...)

Visual Arts (photography, graphic arts, oil, acrylic and watercolor, mixed media, collages, metal work, sculpture, art shows, art gallery, etc..)

Volunteer Coordination (orientation, appreciation, helping people find their "sweet spot", etc...)
As you read this, you can see that people of many different talents are needed. Invite a friend if you think they'd enjoy plugging in. If you are currently leading volunteers in these areas, please forward this on to your team.  Hope to see you there!

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

Critical Serving Opportunites
Higher Grounds (new)
Welcome Center Volunteer
VBS Adult Small Group Leaders
Church Cleaners
Elementary Small Group Leader
Bankruptcy Professional
Funeral Assistant

Contact: Colleen Connors or 593-3485.

KidsQuest
Family Tree House - GBCC’s Monthly Family Service
June 7
9:45-10:15 a.m.
GBCC’s Monthly Family Service – last one of the school year. Join us!

VBS Registration Time!
August 3 -7
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Early Bird Registration is June 1-June 30

Space is limited. Register early to guarantee a spot for your child.

New this year: Registration forms and payments for your child and your child's friend must be sent in the same envelope. Registration forms are located in the brochure racks and on the church website.

Sample t-shirt sizes are displayed across from the KidsQuest Check-In Center. CDs will be available for $5 during weekend services starting July 11 at the KidsQuest Check-In Center and during the week of VBS while supplies last.

VBS Donation Items
If you would like to donate any of the following items, you may place them in the VBS donation boxes located by the KidsQuest Check-In Center 1:

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
What’s Going on this Summer in Student Ministries?
If you want the scoop on what’s happening this summer for students, be sure to check out our summer calendars for middle school and high school or pick one up at the brochure rack. They let you know what is going on so you don’t miss anything!!

Also, please see the website for additional detail and sign-up forms for some of our amazing opportunities.

Detailed information: Contact Brian Martin or 593-3484 with any questions.

Expressway Music Team Auditions
Are you a young musician who would like a chance to use your skills to serve? Then you should audition for the Expressway Music Team! Students who will be Freshmen-Seniors in the 2009-2010 school year are welcome to apply and audition for the team. To audition, you must prepare music supplied by the church, schedule an audition time, and fill out an application form.

Canoe Trips
Primitive camping, sleeping in tents. Incoming 6th graders through graduating seniors are welcome.

High School Boys, June 18-21, $45
Middle School Boys, July 24-26, $35
High School Girls, August 6-9, $45
Middle School Girls, August 28-30, $35 (very little canoeing)

Activities include: canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking in woods, devotions each morning and evening, and lots of fun. Click here for a more information.

Contact: Dave Becker, 490-8845.


When Can I Come to Expressway?
June marks the crossover of grades for students in Student Ministries.  That means that:
*Current 5th graders can start attending Expressway Middle June 2 and may also participate in summer canoe trips!
*Any current 8th grader may start attending Wednesday night (high school) Expressway starting June 3.
*Any graduating senior is welcome to participate with Student Ministries all summer, but can also participate in GPS (the summer, college-age group meeting on Sunday nights.)

GBCC Community Football Camps
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.  Click here for details or pick up a brochure in one of the brochure racks.

Singles
Interest Group
If you’re single and would like to connect with other singles, we have a number of great events for you to enjoy from motorcycling, to concerts, dinners, festivals and more.  Just click here to go to the calendar and type Singles in the category. 

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.

Discovery Group Classes
New classes and groups will be starting in September.
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.