Affirmation
It is with great joy that GBCC announces the affirmation of Troy Murphy as Green Bay Community Church Lead Pastor. The affirmation vote took place during all three services on July 12, 2009.

The congregation also affirmed the By-law change regarding multiple business meetings that would provide greater flexibility in nominating and affirming Elder designate(s) to the Council of Elders.

Thank you for voting.

Please congratulate Troy the next time you see him, and keep him, the staff, and the lay leaders of GBCC in your prayers.

Summer Service Schedule
Please join us this weekend as we welcome guest artist AJ Degrasse.

Sundays through August 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

Prayer Watch
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful"
Colossians 4:2

Tuesday, July 21, 28
Thursday, July 16, 23, 30
5:30-6:30am
Chapel

Watching and praying is a lifestyle focusing on seeing the kingdom of Christ advance and knowing that our prayers are a vital part of what God is doing on planet earth. At Community we are committed to calling upon God for direction and growth in our lives, our church, our city, world and country. 

Join us as we engage God as a congregation in an hour of prayer.

Troy

Lifestages
Baby Dedications:
Corey and Lori Cartwright: Adilyn Ruth - 6/20/09
Eric & Erin Jeltema: Connor James - 9/17/08
Jeremy & Carmen Raymaker: Reese Marie - 6/10/08
Jason LaBine & Lyndsay Nickolai: Lilyana LaBine - 7/29/08
Andy & Collette Wilichowski: Jack Andrew - 4/10/09
Lucas & Nichole Semrau:  Madison Reblyn - 3/20/09

Congratulations:
Brian and Ann Martin for the birth of their daughter, Kennedy Grace, on June 26, 2009.

Life Groups
Come join your neighbors from Green Bay Community Church at one (or more!) of our potluck backyard barbeques this summer. It's the perfect chance to connect with old and new friends as you relax, enjoy some good food and listen to the kids play together.

Click below to find the location in your area.

Ashwaubenon
Bellevue
DePere [Saturday Morning Coffee Clutch]
Green Bay-East
Green Bay-West
Hobart/Oneida
Howard/Suamico
Pulaski
West Depere

Communication
New Bulletin Look
You will notice in upcoming weeks that the bulletin will be made smaller and be more succinct. Because of the smaller size, we suggest you subscribe to and read eCommunity to be updated on all the latest information. Please encourage family and friends to sign up if they haven’t already done so. A special note, both the paper and the labor to print the bulletin were donated for this project.

Greeter Ministry Being Formed!
Greeters needed at all Services
We are creating Greeter Teams for each of the weekend services. If you would enjoy opening doors and welcoming people as they come to the services and bidding them a fond farewell as they leave – we could use your help! We are also looking for Facility Guides before the services. These are people who will offer assistance to anyone unfamiliar with the building and needing help finding classrooms, restrooms, childcare, etc. You may serve in either of these positions prior to the service you usually attend.

Please contact Pat Jelen, or 593-3490, if you have questions or are interested.

Building Operations
Machine Shed Door Makeover
Sunday, August 9
11:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Shed on the southeast side of property near Community Way
Hey power tool lovers! Our machine-shed doors are badly in need of repair. The plan is to remove the old doors and save as much of the wood as possible for later use. New lumber will be put up on the existing track. Come, east a burger, build a door and hang out with power tools!

Contact: Patrick Jelen or 593-3492.

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.)

JOY Music In The Park
August 5, 2009
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
St. James Park, 801 S. Madison St.
The Green Bay City Band starts at 7:30 p.m. and will play "American Pop" music. Bring a lunch or beverage, or a church group sells hamburgers and brats. We will meet to the left when facing the band stage. Best parking is available by 6:15 at the church on Monroe.

Contact Henry or Judy Westerman. 497-1687.

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

Critical Serving Opportunites
Counting Team
Summer Preschool Helper
Summer Check-In Center (8:15 service)
Summer Nursery Helper
Summer Elementary Small Group Leader
Higher Grounds
Welcome Center Volunteer
Church Cleaners
Bankruptcy Professional
Funeral Assistant

Contact: Pat Jelen or 593-3492.

KidsQuest
VBS Music CD's Available
VBS music CDs are on sale for $5 at the KidsQuest Check-In Center during the 8:15 and 10:00 services.

VBS 2009 Volunteer Training Night
Wednesday, July 22
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Chapel
Join your VBS teammates as they prepare and train for this exciting week together. You will meet your team, understand your role, get your t-shirt, and get energized for what God is going to do during this amazing week! Childcare will NOT be provided.

VBS Donation Items
If you would like to donate any of the following items, you may place them in the VBS donation box located by the KidsQuest Check-In Center:
• 5oz drinking cups
• Small foam plates
• Goldfish crackers
• Animal crackers
• Teddy Grahams
• Ritz crackers
• Pretzel sticks
• Country Time powdered lemonade
• Rice Krispies cereal
• Plain M&Ms
• Ziploc sandwich baggies
• Blue Jell-O
• Napkins
• Snack baggies

Summer Schedule
June 13 – September 6
8:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Click here for the KidsQuest Summer Schedule. As a reminder, the elementary classes are in Room 112 at the 8:15 and 10:00 services, and are for students entering grades 1-5 in the fall. Preschool students remain in Room 205 for the summer and graduate to the K1 class in September when they begin Kindergarten.

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.


Contact: Cindy Vandermause or 593-3489.

Student Ministries
What's Going on in August?
This year, Expressway will not be meeting in August. This is unusual for us, but is necessary for preparation for the upcoming school year. However, don’t miss the canoe trips for middle school students. Also, high school students can't miss the Great America trip. (This year, 4 churches are combining forces to enjoy one fun-filled day!) We will see you September 9 for our official kick-off.


Expressway Music Team Auditions
Wednesday, July 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. or
Thursday, July 23, 3-6:30 p.m.
Youth Center
After a short delay, we are now ready to audition musicians for the 2009-10 Expressway Music Team. Any student in grades 9-12 in the fall may audition. Contact Dave, or 593.3482, for an audition time. Before your audition you will need to prepare the music we have provided.

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

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.

Six Flags Trip
Wednesday, August 12
Any and all high school students are welcome to join us for a trip to Great America!  The cost is $55 for transportation and ticket into the park (meals are on your own).  We will be teaming up with a few other youth groups in the area, so it should be a great trip!! To sign up, fill out a registration form and turn it in with your money before August 3.

Incoming freshmen through seniors who have just graduated are invited to join us!  Please drop off and pick up students in the west parking lot (near the offices).

Summer Dudes Bible Study
Mondays
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Youth Center
Join us for our annual “Summer Dudes’ Bible Study.” Incoming freshmen through seniors who have just graduated are invited to join us (as long as they are dudes)! 

We will be studying the life of David, and we will have a weekly “man lesson” to learn how to do cool dude stuff as well (like changing a tire).  It will be awesome – be there!

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 (NEW)
Men (NEW)
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
Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.