News & Notes

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

Oshkosh Community Back to School Fair is in need of donations. Each year over 1,000 area students are in need of assistance with school supplies, school clothes, and necessary school & hygiene items. Please stop by the display in the lobby and pick up a tag to donate an item. All items are due back by July 23rd.

We still have two Low & Slow Leadership lunches left. Everyone is invited, please register so we can plan accordingly. While you are barbecuing, there are actually a few lessons that we can learn besides the right temperature for your ribs. Join Pastor Karl this summer for Low & Slow Leadership! We will be talking through leadership lessons based on principles from the smoker.  Food will be provided, registration is required. Sign up today at community-church.com/bbq.

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. We have a Child Dedication class coming up on July 16th at 11:00am. If you would like to have your child dedicated, you will need to attend this class. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Tommy at tommyk@community-church.com.

Hosea's Heart is coming to Community Church Oshkosh!  Scars: Up From the Ashes will feature 10 performers from Hosea’s Heart at CCO Oshkosh on Wednesday, August 23rd at 6pm.
We could not be more excited & honored to be bringing this powerful & empowering performance to Oshkosh: a performance that not only raises awareness of the realities of human trafficking and sexual violence worldwide, but also tells the story of hope, healing, forgiveness, and redemption through song, dance, and spoken word. You do not want to miss this breathtaking performance!

Elliott & Gabi Phillips would like to invite you to hear about their ministry with Josiah Venture in Poland, and enjoy some wonderful Polish food. Gabi is preparing gulasz and potato pancakes. Stop in the cafe after the second service on July 23rd. Food is absolutely free for all to enjoy, those interested will have an opportunity to give to Elliott & Gabi or their housing project.

Join us for a Mission Outreach in Milwaukee. This is a great opportunity to serve and be on mission on our own state. We will be working with Captive Project on Saturday, August 12th.  Sign up at community-church.com/outreach.

Did you lose something? Check out the LOST & FOUND down the hallway by the offices. If things are not claimed, we will be donating the items. 

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.

AfterParty! Bonfire and Games on July 14th from 6:30-10:00 at Jed and Kelika Campbell’s home, 475 Glendale Ave, Oshkosh. Rain or shine! AfterParty! is for those 25ish-40 years old.

Josiah Venture is a team of missionaries serving throughout 16 countries in post-communist Central and Eastern Europe. They are equipping young leaders to fulfill Christ's commission through the local church. Our CSM Mission team just returned from Poland serving with Josiah Venture.

This month we are highlighting Elliott & Gabi Phillips and Natalia Starkowska. They both serve with Josiah Venture in Poland. CLICK HERE to check out more on their ministry and how you can support them.

We are blessed to have Elliott & Gabi in Wisconsin this month. They will be hosting an event in the cafe on Sunday, July 23rd. You are invited to hear more about their ministry and enjoy some wonderful Polish food.

Young Adults are invited to join us Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm. We will be meeting in the CCO Cafe. CLICK HERE for more information.

This Sunday Community Kids will be open at the 8:30am service for nursery - 5th grade & Community Kids Unlimited.  At 10am Community Kids will be open for nursery -preK only.

Family Night Out!
Join us Thursday, August 3rd 4-7pm for an evening of family fun at Menominee Park! Engage in a fun and meaningful evening with your children playing at the park, taking a stroll through the nearby Oshkosh Zoo, and socializing with other families!  For more information go to community-church.com/familynight.

CSM Middle School Students are encouraged to join us for a Mission Trip to Chicago. Join us August 11-12th as we work alongside Inter City Impact to be immersed in urban ministry in Chicago. We will have an opportunity to be involved in making a difference in the lives of kids. Sign up at community-church.com/chicago.

August Events
August 2 - Outdoor Movie Night
August 11-13 - Middle School Mission Trip Chicago
August 13 - Omro Pool Night
August 16 - Great America (High School Only)
August 20 - Slip ‘n slide Kickball

Sunday worship services are at 8:30am & 10am. Join us as we continue in our series, Mixtape looking at Just As I Am.

Community Kids will be open for nursery - 5th grade & Community Kids Unlimited at the 8:30am service.  At 10am Community Kids will be open for nursery -preK ONLY.

Here are the songs we will be singing:
Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Worship
Echo - Elevation Worship
Just As I Am - Reawaken Hymns
No Longer Slaves - Bethel Music
Grace Upon Grace - Edward John McCormick

The Cafe will be serving Donuts this Sunday. All donations will support Hosea's Heart. CCO will be hosting 10 girls from Hosea's Heart for a week in August. The funds will go to help with expenses while they are here. 

Sunday service is available via live stream at 8:30 & 10am.  

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