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

**highlight of the week: 5k with a purpose!**

Every day, thousands of children around the world die from hunger-related causes. That's why we run. Join us this **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.

THIS SUNDAY’S MESSAGE

We are excited to continue our new series “On This Rock” where we are diving into Ephesians and exploring what it means to be the church. If you want to stay engaged throughout the series text “CHURCH” to 833-533-1587 to receive weekly Scripture reading, reflection prompts and prayer. Join us at 8am and 10am and bring a friend!

Check out the full fall calendar here to know where we are at in the series.

The Forge - Wednesday, September 23 - Disciple YOUR HOUSEHOLD

Our new Wednesday night rhythm continues next Wednesday, September 23. This week’s theme is Disciple Your Household and will equip parents, spouses, and singles to take spiritual responsibility for their household — to disciple their children, shape the rhythms of their home, and make faith the native language of family life. Everyone, including children, are invited to attend dinner and the training which begin at 6PM. Click here for more information.

announcements

CHILDREN’S BAPTISM SUNDAY

Sunday, October 11 we'll host another Children's baptism in the Cave during both the 8am and 10am services for kids ages 5. years old - 5th grade. If your child is interested or ready to publicly choose Jesus - let us know! The Splash Class prior to baptism will be held after second service on September 27 in the Community Kids offices. Learn more and register here.

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? Let us know about you here.

PRAY FOR AMERICA

Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary Pray for America is a community-wide opportunity to join others in prayer for our city, state, and nation. Stop by Green Bay Community Church on Saturday, October 3, anytime between 9:00–11:00 AM, and walk through the outdoor prayer stations at your own pace. Prayer prompts are provided at each stop as we lift up our families, churches, education, nonprofits, businesses, military, media, government, and our nation. Everyone is welcome! Click here for more information.

HEART WORK BOOK STUDY

Registration for a 6-week women’s book study of “The Heart Work - Declutter Your Past to Make Room For An Amazing Future” by Jackie Dorman is now open. The book study is being led by both GBCC and Elevation Church facilitators and will be held on Thursday evenings, from 6:00-8:00PM in Room 206 starting September 24. Learn more and sign up here.

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.

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! Click here for more information and registration.

UBUNTU GALA: RHYTHMS OF HOPE!

Tickets are available now for the 2026 Ubuntu Gala: Rhythms of Hope! Join Sawa Sawa Collective on Friday, November 13, at Green Bay Community Church for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, community, and hope. Since 2020, Sawa Sawa Collective has walked alongside African refugees in Northeast Wisconsin, helping individuals and families connect, grow, and thrive while honoring their heritage. Rooted in the hope of Jesus Christ, our work includes mentorship, education, economic training, and community building. This year’s gala will bring our mission to life through a vibrant musical experience presented by members of our African community. Learn more and reserve your tickets here.

HELP BRING RHYTHMS OF HOPE TO LIFE

Sawa Sawa Collective is seeking volunteers for the 2026 Ubuntu Gala on Friday, November 13, at Green Bay Community Church. Volunteers are essential to creating a welcoming, joyful, and memorable evening for our guests. Whether you enjoy working behind the scenes or connecting directly with people, your time and talents can help us celebrate African culture, strengthen community, and support refugees as they build thriving lives in Northeast Wisconsin. Join us in putting the spirit of Ubuntu—“I am because we are”—into action. View the volunteer opportunities and sign up today here.

Splash class

Is your child asking questions about what it means to follow Jesus or have they made the decision to follow Jesus, but haven't been baptized yet? Our goal is to help families prepare for baptism and this class is intentionally designed to facilitate conversation between children and parents. We also want to help make sure that children fully understand their decision to get baptized.
Children’s baptisms will take place following Splash Class on Sunday, October 11 during both services.
**Sunday, September 27 following 10am service in The Cave.**
**Learn more and sign up here.**

WEEKLY GENEROSITY REPORT

Giving is an expression of our gratitude and love for God and others. When we share what we have, we participate in building His kingdom and blessing those around us. As Acts 20:35 says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." At GBCC we strive to live with open hands, reflecting God's heart of generosity in all we do. As we work together to fulfill our mission in Green Bay, we want to keep you regularly informed about our financial journey. Each week we will inform you of where we stand.

For the week of September 9th • Total giving was $41,354 bringing our weekly average to just under $18,000 below target. As Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." When we give, we help build a community rooted in love, kindness, and selflessness, reflecting the very nature of Christ. Thank you for your commitment and passion for reflecting the nature of Christ in our church!