News & Notes

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

General Announcements

Join us at VBS for an exciting, fun, and faith-filled week together! VBS is June 5th-9th, 2023. Ready, Set, MOVE! We’re on a journey of following Jesus and learning to live the way Jesus taught us to live. Kids entering kindergarten - 6th grade can register today at community-church.com/vbs.

DONATIONS NEEDED!! Community Kids is looking for donations of pre-wrapped candy for Easter Jam. Please drop off all donations at the Community Kids desk or in the CCO office by Sunday, March 26th.

We will be having a baptism service on April 16th. 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 you would like to take that next step or you want to discuss further, fill out the form at community-church.com/baptism.

We are putting together a team to serve in Guyana July 22nd to July 29th. The team will be assisting the local church in hosting a VBS for hundreds of children. For additional information or if you are interested, please contact Deb Houts at Dhoutsie34@yahoo.com or (920) 379-2304.

Oshkosh Community YMCA BRIGHTER DAYS Support Program is for those ages 55+ that have experienced the loss of their partner. Please contact Brandy Hankey at brandyhankey@oshkoshymca.org to learn more about the program.

Have you lost something? We may have found it! Stop by the coat rack down the hallway by the offices and see if anything belongs to you. We will be donating the unclaimed items soon.

Easter | Holy Week

Join us for Easter at Community Church. We will have 3 services at  8:30 | 9:45 | 11am.
Community Kids is available for children nursery - 5th grade during the 8:30am service only. Nursery will be available at all 3 morning services.

Stations of the Cross will be open Thursday & Friday (April 6-7th) 11am-8pm at CCO.  The stations are a cross-section of elements, ideas, and objects from Jesus’ journey to the cross. As you work through the stations, you will have opportunity to reflect on the good news of this season.
You are welcome to come and go at your convenience and make your way through the stations. Communion will be available at one of the stations. Community Kids will be offering child care on Friday April 7th from 5-7pm for children age 5 and younger.

Community Kids Easter JAM is Saturday, April 1st. Join us for a fun morning of worship, games, balloon animals, bounce houses and an Easter Egg Hunt. Register your kids today at community-church.com/easterjam.

Groups

Celebrate Recovery meets Friday evenings from 6-8pm at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 808 N. Main Street Oshkosh. Come find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hangups and live the life God desires for you to live. CLICK HERE for additional information.

Community Kids

Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during both the 8:30am and 11am services.

Play & Praise is on April 3rd from 9:30-11am.  Join us for story time, worship, crafts, snacks, and fellowship. Kiddos age 5 and under and their caregivers are invited.

Foundations
March 26 - Community Kids Choir
April 2 - Spring Party (Community Kids Choir Leading Worship)
April 9 - No Foundations (Easter)

CSM

CSM Breakout Night!
We will be meeting in small groups on Wednesday, April 5th. Some groups will be meeting at CCO and others will be meeting offsite. Check with your small group leader to confirm your plan. More information to come.

A CSM High School Mission Team is headed to Poland  June 21 - July 4, 2023. We will be working with Josiah Venture to come along side their efforts in equipping young leaders in Central and Eastern Europe to fulfill Christ’s commission through the local church. For additional information or to sign up go to community-church.com/poland.  DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 27th.

Sunday, March 26 ,2023

Sunday worship services are at 8:30am & 11am. Join us as we continue in our series, Messy looking at Galatians 6:1-5, Bear One Another's Burdens. We will be having Child Dedications during the morning services. 

Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during both the 8:30am and 11am services.

Here are the songs we will be singing:
All My Delight - Cody Carnes
Same God - Elevation Worship
Blessed - Vertical Worship
Both Sides Of The Stone - River Valley Worship
God I Look To You - Bethel Music

Cafe on Ryf will be serving Breakfast Burritos & Taco Soup. All donations will support the CSM Poland Mission Team.

Foundations

Foundations is at 10am with classes for all ages.
 
Community Kids (Nursery – 4th Grade)
Community Kids Choir

The Bridge (5th - 7th Grade)
Lori Jacobson is teaching a class on the Foundation of Church Life.
 
CSM - High School (Grades 8th - 12th)
Join us in room 6 for a study on the book of James. Bring your Bible!

The Five Solas (Worship Center)
Looking at the horror, tragedy, and false doctrines permeating the church today, you may be tempted into thinking that Christianity today is facing its greatest threat ever. While it’s true that our generation faces some unique challenges, it’s also helpful to remember that the Christian faith has always been under siege. In these five sessions, we will explore the five essential points of doctrine known as the five Solas that originated during the Reformation. Simple and yet comforting, the five Solas are the foundation to helping us hold on to the truth and counter false teaching.  

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Room 1)
We are all busy. Some of us can't remember the last time we rested or even had free time. Our busyness can feel productive but it is a toxic distraction, sapping our spiritual, physical, and emotional vitality. It may seem like we have no choice but to live at a frantic pace, but God has a better path for us. Join us as we address one of the greatest threats to our spiritual lives: hurry. Instead of allowing our calendars and screens to control our lives, Jesus offers us a new rhythm of life, overflowing with grace, peace, and beauty.

Global Prayer Gathering (Board Room)
Join us for a time of prayer focused on missionaries.

Starting Point (Family Room)
If you're new to Community Church, we'd love to have you join us for Starting Point, where we'll share a bit more in-depth about who we are as a church and how you can grow with us!

Online

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

If you are new and joining us online, please go to community-church.com/welcome to fill out the form. We would love to connect with you.

Check out a few pics from last Sunday at CCO.

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