HERE’S YOUR WEEKLY OVERVIEW OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AT COMMUNITY CHURCH + IN THE COMMUNITY!
highlight of the week: NEW SERIES this sunday!
We are starting a new six week series this Sunday titled “Disciples”! A disciple is a person who has surrendered their life to Jesus and is learning from him, through the Bible, how to live in his kingdom on earth. The five attributes we will cover trace one journey, lived out right where we are: surrender to Jesus, honest living with others, a teachable spirit, love for the people around us, and a life that passes on what we’ve received. Bring your Bible and join us this Sunday at 8am + 10am!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: PLEASE UPDATE YOUR GIVING!
We’re excited to share that GBCC is moving our database service from Elexio to Planning Center Online! This year-long transition is almost complete, but we need your help with the final step:
If you give online—especially if you have a recurring gift—we ask that you update your giving as soon as possible. If you have a recurring gift set up, please make the switch before your next scheduled gift so there is no interruption in your giving.
Please visit gbcc.me/give and look for the new Online Giving/Recurring Giving link, along with a helpful video that walks you through the steps to set up your giving.
If you currently have a recurring gift set up through Elexio, please be sure to cancel it after setting up your new recurring gift through Planning Center. If you need help, see John at a kiosk on a Sunday or email finance@gbcc.me and we will get it canceled for you! This will help ensure your giving continues without interruption and prevent duplicate gifts! Thank you for helping us make this transition smooth!
announcements
DATABASE SWITCH UPDATE!
As we’ve mentioned, we’re switching our database from Elexio to Planning Center! This exciting change is a process, and we want to thank you for your patience as we work to make the transition as smooth as possible. During this transition, you may receive more emails from us than normal. Don’t worry—this is just part of the process, and the extra emails will slow down once we’re fully switched over. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we make this exciting change!
GRIEF SHARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
After the death of a loved one, Thanksgiving and Christmas can be hard. A special one-night class called "Surviving the Holidays" is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 in room 206B to offer support. Topics include dealing with your emotions, handling social events, and looking forward. Workbooks are $5, available that evening. Participants can sign up online by clicking here.
PRAYER REQUEST FOR REFUGEES & FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY
Our friends at Sawa Sawa Collective have shared that legally present refugee families in Oshkosh are facing challenging circumstances related to immigration enforcement. They are working with other agencies to determine how best to support those affected. Please pray for the individuals and families involved, and for wisdom, compassion, and guidance for those working to meet their needs.
RESTORE RETREATS LODGE UPDATE
Join us in praying for the next location of Restore retreats! To date Restore has completed 58 Restore retreats at various locations since Oct 2020. No location has offered the ideal set up for meaningful outdoor/indoor get-away spaces, on-site activities, gathering space for groups of 8-25 people, adequate bathrooms and accessible lodging, or quiet dinner table conversations. We are thankful for the amazing memories to date, but feel it’s time to move toward building a custom Restore Lodge that will serve retreats and other key small gatherings of our church. There is a 38 acre plot of land available for Restore to purchase, with a blank slate of opportunity to build and shape the property around what we value most on retreats - Rest, Relationships & Restoration. Would you simply pray with us about taking this next step?
family movie night!
Families are invited to join us on Friday, November 6, from 6-8pm in the Cave for a showing of DAVID! We’ll provide the popcorn and drinks, so all you need to do is grab your favorite blanket or camp chair and get comfortable. This is a free event, so bring the whole family, and feel free to invite friends and neighbors too. We’d love to see you there! Register here to let us know you’re coming!
8AM PRESCHOOL SERVING OPPORTUNITY
Be a part of something greater as you lay the spiritual foundation for the 4-6 years olds of GBCC. Join them in play, read a Bible story, and assist with crafts to reinforce what they've heard! Enjoy this fun age and holy space when you email us below and tell us "I'm IN!"
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 October 18: • Total giving was $33,868 - about $10,868 below our target.
As previously mentioned, GBCC is excited to move our database from Elexio to Planning Center. If you need assistance transferring your recurring gift, please reach out to finance@gbcc.me.
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!
