News & Notes

Welcome to our “News & Notes” blog!
Here you can find all the latest updates on what’s happening at Community Church Oshkosh.

Vertical Worship in Concert THIS Saturday, November 13th @ 7pm. community-church.com/verticalworship.

We will be having a baptism service on Sunday, December 19th. The Bible commands that after making a decision to follow Jesus we are to be baptized. This is a symbol of new life in Christ. It shows they want to celebrate that new life in Christ and commit to living for Jesus publicly. If interested in being baptized or learning more go to community-church.com/baptism or talk to a pastor today.

Child Dedication is a ceremony that dedicates a child to God and welcomes them into the church. Parents also dedicate themselves to raising the child in a Godly home. If you are interested in having your child dedicated go to community-church.com/dedication and fill out the form. We will be having child dedications during the morning service on December 19th.

Make a difference in the life of a child! Fill an Operation Christmas Child shoebox! Filled shoeboxes should be returned to church by November 21.  If you have any questions, please contact Kim Patterson in the church office.

November is National Runaway & Homeless Youth Prevention Month. Community Church is partnering with Boys & Girls Club and “Youth on the Move” to help spread awareness and shine a light on youth homelessness. You will notice green footprints on the front doors marking us as a safe spot and supporter. The footprints are a way to let youth know that as they walk, they are never alone, they walk with their community.

Perspectives is coming to Community Church in 2022, starting January 18th. Perspectives  is a fifteen-week course designed around four vantage points or "perspectives" — Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic. Each one highlights different aspects of God's global purpose. God has a "world-sized" role for every Christian in His global purpose. Whether people go to distant countries or stay at home is a secondary issue. The primary issue is what most people are hungry to discover: vision to live a life of purpose. Discovering that vision makes this course valuable, and perhaps crucial, for any Christian. For more information or to sign up go to perspectives.org.

Fair Trade Festival November 13 from 9am - 2pm at 404 N. Main Street Oshkosh. Shop fair trade gifts for the holidays. Your purchases create dignified employment for women escaping human trafficking and cyclical poverty.
 
Craft & Bake Sale Saturday, November 20th 8am-3pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Stop by 2450 W. 9th Avenue Oshkosh for their annual craft event.

A Community Church Business Meeting will be held November 28th at 10am. Plan to stay after the 8:30am service or come early for the 11am service to join us. The primary reason for this meeting will be to vote in new members. 

Young Adult Taco Supper & Games for November 14th has been CANCELED! Watch for information on a Christmas Party in December. 

Celebrate Recovery meets every Friday from 6-8pm at 100 City Center.  If you would like to get connected with the group, please contact Ron Paulick.  Come find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hangups and live the life God desires for you to live.  

Mission Guides is taking a team to Guyana July 30 to August 6, 2022. The team will be assisting the local church in holding a VBS for the children in Parika. If interested in joining the team, contact Deb Houts  at dhoutsie34@yahoo.com or Jeff Hollenbeck at MissionGuides@new.rr.com.   CLICK HERE for additional information.

Community Kids will meet this Sunday for Nursery - 6th grade during the 8:30am & 11:00am service.  Foundations meets at 10am with classes for all ages.

FOUNDATIONS for Community Kids
November 14 - Community Kids Choir*
November 21 - Community Kids Choir*
November 28 - No Foundations

*The Community Kids Choir will be leading worship during the 8:30am & 11am services in the Worship Center on Sunday, December 19th. If your kids would like to participate, please have them attend both November Community Kids Choir dates.

Snow Duels is the CSM Winter Retreat for Middle School and High School students you won't want to miss. Join us January 28-30, 2022 at Silver Birch Ranch Camp. Get ready for your relationship with God to grow deeper through a weekend of fun, fellowship, inspiration, and lots of snow! SIGN UP NOW with Early Bird Registration and receive $10 off.

CSM will not be meeting on November 24th. Happy Thanksgiving!

Join us for worship at 8:30am & 11am as we continue in our series, Manifest looking at 1 John 2:28-3:10. Community Kids will be meeting during both worship services for children nursery - 6th grade. Foundations will be meeting at 10am with classes for children - adults.

Here are the songs we will be singing:
Great Are You Lord - Integrity Music
Echo - Elevation Worship
House Of The Lord - Phil Wickham
Laying On The Alter - Community Worship

Cafe' On Ryf
Hosea's Heart will be in the Cafe' this Sunday.  Stop in during Foundations (10am) as they present more on their ministry. Hosea's Heart helps women fighting for freedom from sexual exploitation build, renew, and restore their own families, communities, and cities.  Fresh breakfast sandwiches, bagels and fruit will be available all morning and donations will be given to support Hosea's Heart.

Here is the sermons from last week:

Community Kids
Sunday, November 14th
Community Kids Choir

CSM - The Bridge
5th-7th Grade (Room 7)
Foundation of Church Life

CSM - High School
Grades 8th - 12th (Room 6)
How To Read Your Bible

Adult Classes
Sunday, November 14th
Where'd Your Bible Come From (Worship Center)
Christian Disciplines (Room 1)
Hosea's Heart - (Cafe')
Starting Point  (Board Room)

Sunday service is available via live stream at 8:30 & 11am.  

Website: community-church.com/live
YouTube: youtube.com/communitychurch
Roku or Apple TV App: Community Church Oshkosh