Prayer Watch
It is my prayer that our church continually reaches out to God for guidance.  Becoming a disciple of Christ grants us the privilege of fellowship with Him, our Creator.  Abba.  Father.  Scripture says He knit each of us together in our mother's womb. Knowing the depth of His love for us, why wouldn't we trust every aspect of our lives to Him? We are His children. You are His child.
Join us as we engage our Father as a congregation in an hour of prayer. Our prayers are a vital part of what He is doing on planet earth. Call upon Him for direction and growth in our lives, our church, our city, our country and the world.
Troy


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

Tuesday, August 4, 11, 18, 25
Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, 27
5:30-6:30am
Chapel

Thank you
A letter to Bruce Conger and Denver Johnson,

The staff of Community thank you both for your many years of personal sacrifice and service as members of the church’s elder board.  We know you’ve volunteered countless hours providing spiritual oversight to Green Bay Community Church - and for that we are most grateful.

In 2 Corinthians 9: 12 – 13 it is said:
12This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.

You have served our staff, our congregation, our community, and our Lord well.  Our church has been blessed to be associated with your leadership.  Our prayer is that you continue to live lives that magnify His love, glorify Him, and walk in harmony with His word.

Thank you, dear friends.

The Staff of Green Bay Community Church

Please thank both Bruce and Denver for their years of service should your paths cross and join us in welcoming Drew VanFosseen to the elder board as he completes the balance of Bruce Conger’s term. 

Lifestages
Our Sympathy to :
Mary Lindstrom for the death of her sister.
Steve and Melissa Olson for the death of Steve's dad, Carl Olson on July 18.

Congratulations to:
Carrie Walton & Don Kolczak, married on July 19.
Daniel Payne and Sara Figlinski, married on July 25.

Staff Retreat
Community is looking for a place to hold a short staff retreat from the evening of Sunday, August 23 - Wednesday, August 26.  If you have a cottage or home within a couple of hours of Green Bay that has enough floor space for around 25, indoor bath, electricity and running water, please contact Tracy, 593-3475.

Fellowship for Christian Athletes Meal Sign Up
16 college age athletes on a missions trip from Chicago will be bunking in our church from August 2-August 8. They’re working in Green Bay doing rebuilding projects for elderly and disabled people in our community.

We are in need of some generous volunteers who’d be willing to cook and serve some meals. This is a great opportunity to say thank you to them for showing God’s love to our city.  A family, small group or a neighborhood could sponsor a meal. These guys won’t be fussy, but I guarantee they will be hungry!

If you’d like to help out or have questions, please email Leta.

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
DePere
Green Bay-East
Green Bay-West
Howard/Suamico
Pulaski
West DePere

Giving Tree Food Pantry Food Drive
Sunday August 2 - Sunday, August 9
In conjunction with VBS, KidsQuest is hosting a church-wide food drive to fill up the shelves at the Giving Tree Food Pantry.  Whether you have kids or not, the Giving Tree needs your help.

Please drop items in boxes in the church vestibules starting August 2 - August 9.

Much needed items are:

• peanut butter
• canned fruit
• cereal (cold or hot)
• pancake mix and syrup
• canned vegetables
• mac-n-cheese
• pasta and sauce
• Hamburger Helper - style pastas
• boxed rice, potatoes, stuffing
• soups/canned pastas
• canned beans
• canned meats
  

Crown LifeGroup Season Kick Off
Sunday, September 6
Room 216
6:30-7:30pm
Join us at the Crown LifeGroup Season Kick Off to register for a 10-week Biblical Financial Study this fall.  The LifeGroup Kick Off is free and it's for all new Crown LifeGroup participants and leaders.  We will establish meeting dates, match up leaders with participants, and give instructions on how to order materials.

For more information or to sign up for the Kick Off please contact Marc Trager, 662-9962 or John Emery, 499-7859.

JOY Ministry
JOY Music In The Park
August 5, 2009
6:30-8:00pm
St. James Park, 801 S. Madison St.
The Green Bay City Band starts at 7:30pm and will play "American Pop" music. Bring a lunch or beverage, or purchase hamburgers and brats from a church group on the park grounds. 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.

Building Operations
Facilities Team
Once a month
Evenings
Location: TBD
Looking for a few good persons willing to serve on a facility team to help guide the operation and maintenance of the church facility. If you have facilities management, contracting, or trade management experience, you may be the right person. This team will meet and discuss specific needs, get bids and manage the budget for the church facility.

Contact: Patrick Jelen or 593-3492.

Women’s Ministry
Beth Moore Living Proof Live Free Ticket Sign Up
This Sunday, August 2 there will be an opportunity to win one of ten FREE tickets to attend the LPL Beth Moore event. You can sign up at the Special Events Center after services this weekend. The winners will be notified on Monday, August 3. Volunteer sign up will also be available for the day of the event.

Beth Moore Living Proof Live
Resch Center, Green Bay, WI
Friday, August 28, 7:00-9:30pm
(doors open 5:30-6:00pm)
Saturday, August 29, 8:30am-12:00pm
(doors open 7:00-7:30am)

Living Proof Live is a life-changing weekend with Beth Moore. It’s a chance to forget about the stresses of your life and listen for what God has to say to you as Beth shares her heart. It’s a chance to be spiritually renewed as you worship with Travis Cottrell and the Praise Team along with thousands of other women. It’s a chance to connect with friends in true and deep fellowship. It’s a weekend you won’t ever forget.

Click here to buy tickets or call 1-800-254-2022.

For questions contact Tricia Birr or 662-1068.


Fall Discovery Groups
The fall line-up for Women's Discovery Groups is available, click here for the listing and to register.

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

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

Contact: Pat Jelen or 593-3492.

KidsQuest
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:
* small foam plates
* Teddy Grahams
* Ritz crackers
* Rice Krispies cereal
* plain M&Ms
* napkins
* bags of popped popcorn
* gallon containers of nacho cheese
* watermelons (contact Cindy Vandermause, 593-3489, if you would like to donate watermelons)

VBS
August 3 -7
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
You can register your child August 3-7 at the walk-in table. Space is limited.  Cost $20. (no t-shirt is included)

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.

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.


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

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
Men
Women (NEW)
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.