HERE’S YOUR WEEKLY OVERVIEW OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AT COMMUNITY CHURCH + IN THE COMMUNITY!

**highlight of the week: No in-person gathering this sunday**

This weekend, we have our last Neighborhood Gathering of the season! Instead of gathering under one roof, we’re asking our GBCC church family to be the church in their neighborhoods — hosting or attending a Neighborhood Gathering right where they live. We will provide a teaching video to anchor your time together, but the real win is the conversations, connections, and relationships that happen with the people next door. We will also have conversation questions for after the message.
***Find message and discussion questions here!*** When you gather, snap a picture and share with us! You can tag us on Facebook or Instagram or send a picture to social@gbcc.me - we’d love to see how you gather!

The Forge - Wednesday, September 9 - Discipleship and Your Soul

Our new Wednesday night rhythm kicks off next Wednesday, September 9. The evening will focus on Discipleship and Your Soul and provide a space to practice the interior work of worship, prayer, Scripture which keep a soul tethered to God. Everyone, including children, are invited to attend dinner at 5PM and the training at 6PM. Click here for more information.

announcements

RESTORE WOMEN’S RETREATS OCTOBER!

Looking for a chance to slow down, recharge, and connect with other women? This fall, Restore is offering two unique retreat experiences in Stephenson, MI. Whether you're seeking deep rest and reflection or a refreshing weekend of fellowship and encouragement, there's a retreat designed for you.

A Weekend of Rest, Rhythm & Renewal (October 1–4, 2026)
Join Tonya Dittman and other women for a 3.5-day retreat focused on slowing down, reconnecting with your body, and experiencing deep rest. Through practices like breathwork, restorative yoga, journaling, silence, nature, and personal reflection, you'll create space to release hurry and embrace restoration.

Relax, Restore, Unplug – Women's Fall Retreat (October 8–11, 2026)
Join Darcy Zent and other women for a refreshing 3.5-day getaway. If you've never experienced a Restore retreat, this is the perfect opportunity to discover what you've been missing. Enjoy meaningful fellowship, spiritual encouragement, and true rest alongside other Christian women.

Registration and retreat details are available on our website.

DISCIPLE KIDS ON SUNDAYS!

We invite you to invest in our kids at the 10am service as part of our Community Kids team. We'll give you the tools, you offer kids your time, and together we can help shape their experience of God and His church. Won't you tell these kids about how awesome our God is? Learn more and connect with us here.

FAMILY CENTERSHOT AND WOMEN’S CENTERSHOT FALL REGISTRATION OPEN

Come join us and learn to shoot a bow or perfect your already learned skill! All equipment and instruction provided. Located in the chapel each Monday, September 14-November 9. Click here to learn more and register for Family Centershot or Women’s Centershot fall session.

GRIEF SHARE AND DIVORE CARE FALL REGISTRATION’S OPEN

At times, life brings us to a variety of painful and confusing crossroads and you don’t have to do it alone. Grief Share offers a support for those grieving the death of a loved one and Divorce Care offers support to men and women navigating through the challenges of divorce. Learn more about the fall sessions of Grief Share here and Divorce Care here which both begin on Monday, September 14.

SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF ADDICTS I 8-WEEK GROUP

Loving someone struggling with addiction can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure of what to do next. You’re Waiting on You is a Christ-centered support group for family members and loved ones navigating addiction and relapse. Based on You’re Waiting on You: A Guide for Families Struggling with Addiction and Relapse, we’ll create a safe space to find support, learn healthy boundaries, share experiences, pray, and discover hope and healing. You don’t have to walk through this alone. 8-week group starting Monday, September 14 from 6:30-8:00PM in the Spring. Learn more and register (not required) here.

FMSC CHILDREN’S COLOR RUN

Kids are helping raise awareness and money for Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in a fun way! Come to GBCC on Friday, September 18, and join us for our first Kids Color Run in hopes of bringing nourishing food to more children. Wear as much white as you can and prepare to have fun and get messy! $5/participant, registration closes one week before the race. Learn more and register here.

GO BEHIND THE PACK!

The FMSC MobilePack needs more than meal packers—it takes a special behind-the-scenes team to make it all happen! GBCC attenders are invited to help with unloading, setup, equipment washing, session support, staff meals and takedown. Choose a role and get an inside look at what it takes to bring the Pack to life! Learn more and sign up to serve here.

Navigate: Discover your spiritual gift

Looking to better understand how God uniquely designed you? Navigate is an 8-week group focused on discovering and developing your spiritual gifts through Scripture, teaching, discussion, and the Navigate workbook. Together, we’ll explore what spiritual gifts are, how they function within the Church, and how God may be calling you to serve.
Join us Wednesdays starting September 9 in Room 206 at GBCC.
Sign up today!

Alpha: Curious about faith?

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and share their point of view. Alpha is an 11-week experience designed to create open and honest conversations around life’s biggest questions. Each Wednesday night, we’ll explore a different topic related to faith in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Alpha is not a Bible study—it’s simply a space to discuss, listen, and explore together.
Our next Alpha group runs September 9–November 18 and meets Wednesdays from 6:30pm–8:15pm. Whether you’re new to faith, returning to church, or simply curious, Alpha is a great place to start. Free to attend - sign up here!

**Love your city is back this month!**

Looking for a way to connect with other leaders in our community and grow in your ability to make a difference? The **Love Your City Breakfast** is a monthly gathering where leaders from across Green Bay come together over breakfast to connect, learn from one another, and explore how we can collectively make our city better. Each gathering centers around a relevant leadership topic and an honest conversation—not a lecture. And while it's called a leadership breakfast, it's not just for pastors, business owners, or people with a title. If you care about our community, want to grow in your influence, and desire to help love our city well, you're invited. ***First gathering is Thursday, September 17 at 7:30am at Fire & Fir Event Hall.***
We'd love for you to join us as we learn, connect, and discover ways to make a greater impact together. Get tickets here!

5K with a purpose!

Every day, thousands of children around the world die from hunger-related causes. That's why we run. Join us on **Saturday, September 19** for the Green Bay MobilePack 5K Run/Walk and help support this year's Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. Every registration helps provide life-saving meals to children in need—with just $30 providing over 100 meals.
This October, our community will gather for the 14th annual MobilePack with a goal of funding and packing **801,000 meals**. Last year, more than 3,300 volunteers packed over 676,000 meals in just four days! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering others on, your participation makes a difference. Register today and help bring hope—one meal at a time.

WEEKLY GENEROSITY REPORT

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing generosity and support! Did you know that only 5-10% of active churchgoers in the U.S. regularly tithe? At GBCC, we see giving not just as a responsibility but as a joyful opportunity to demonstrate our love and obedience to God. We truly believe we don’t give to receive; we GET to give! In Acts 2, we see a powerful example of community generosity: “All the believers met together… and shared everything they had… praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people.” This is the spirit we strive to cultivate within our church. 

As we work together to fulfill our mission, we want to keep you regularly informed about our financial journey. Each week we will inform you of where we stand. For the week ending August 28:  • Total giving was $32,920—about $5,542 below our target. In the coming months, we are praying that God will raise up new regular givers to join us in supporting the important work of the Kingdom here in Green Bay. John Wesley described money as “an excellent gift of God, answering the noblest ends.” Would you join us in praying for hearts to be opened to generosity within our community?  Thank you for your commitment and passion for our church. Your contributions truly make a difference in advancing our mission and serving our community!