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

All Church Worship Night! Join us on Wednesday, May 17th at 6:30pm as we gather together for a special night of worship and prayer. CSM will be joining us for this special night.

DONATIONS NEEDED! VBS is coming June 5-9, 2023. We need your help in purchasing supplies for the week. We are able to offer FREE REGISTRATION to all our families because of your generous donations. Please help make this year a success. Check out what is needed at community-church.com/vbssupplies.

CSM is selling Kwik Trip Car Wash Cards to support their Mission Trip to Poland this summer. The cards are $36 and are good for 5 ultimate car washes. Go to community-church.com/kwiktrip to purchase yours today.

The CCO Business meeting will be held on Sunday, May 21st at 10am in the worship center. Mark your calendar to plan to join us. We will be voting in new members, discussing the budget, honoring members for years of service and more.

A Community Hymn Sing is being held at Plymouth Church (1325 Georgia Street, Oshkosh) on Sunday, May 7th, at 6:00pm.  This will be a time of fellowship and worship while singing traditional hymns and choruses together.

Groups

After Party is a new small group for people at Community Church who are in the age range of after college to mid-life (25ish to 40).  
We invite you to join us on Saturday, April 29, for an afternoon and evening of bowling, dinner, and fellowship.  For information and to register go to community-church.com/afterparty.

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 May 8th from 9:30-11am.  Join us for story time, worship, crafts, snacks, and fellowship. Kiddos age 5 and under and their caregivers are invited.

Moms, grandmas, or aunts are invited to join their preschooler for tea, a snack and creating a Mother’s Day project from 10:00-10:30 on May 14th.

Community Kids Foundations
April 30 - Outdoor Activities (Please send your children in appropriate clothing for the weather outside)
May 7 - Community Kids Choir
May 14 - Mother’s Day Craft
May 21 - Community Kids Choir
May 28 - Closed (Memorial Day)

CSM

All Church Worship Night is on May 17th.  CSM will still meet at 6pm for free time. & snacks and then attending the worship night at 6:30pm. Parents are encouraged to join us for worship night, or pick up is 8pm.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

Sunday worship services are at 8:30am & 11am. Join us as we continue in our series, A Study on 2 Peter. We are looking at 2 Peter 1:16-20. We will be commissioning Pastor Alan as he begins his Sabbatical.

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:
How Great Thou Art - Carrie Underwood
The Praise Is Yours -Matt Redman
A Thousand Hallelujahs - Phil Wickham
Same God - Elevation Worship

Cafe on Ryf will be serving Donuts this Sunday. All donations will support the Captive Project in Milwaukee.

Foundations

Foundations is at 10am with classes for all ages, nursery - adult.

Community Kids (Nursery – 4th Grade)
Outdoor Activities

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 for a study on Encountering Christ.

Life in Babylon - Cannabis (Worship Center)
What does the Bible say about marijuana? If it doesn’t directly address marijuana, how can Christians know what to make of the legalization of recreational cannabis and the advocacy of medical marijuana?
In the past, Christians could easily answer the question of whether or not it was permissible to use cannabis by deferring to state prohibitions. We could simply say, “It’s against the law.” Today, that answer is no longer possible. Christians are now forced to do what they should have been doing all along: Think like disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ and bring to bear the wisdom of the sufficient word of God.
Since cannabis is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, we must understand what it is and how it affects the user. We also must understand what the Bible says about discipleship, healing, suffering, and what it is to be human. Only then can we answer the critical questions regarding the recreational use and the medical use of cannabis.


Parenting (Room 1)
In the midst of folding laundry, coordinating carpool schedules, and breaking up fights, many parents get lost. Feeling pressure to do everything "right" and raise up "good" children. It's easy to lose sight of our ultimate purpose as parents in the quest for practical tips and guaranteed formulas.
This class offers parents much more than a to-do list. Instead, it presents us with a big-picture view of God's plan for us as parents. Outlining fourteen foundational principles centered on the gospel, this class shows that we need more than the latest parenting strategy or list of techniques. Rather, we need the rescuing grace of God-grace that has the power to shape how we view everything we do as parents.
Freed from the burden of trying to manufacture life-change in our children's hearts, we can embrace a grand perspective of parenting overflowing with vision, purpose, and joy.


Global Prayer Gathering (Board Room)

Join us for a time of prayer focused on missionaries led by a member of our missions team.

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.
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