News & Notes
Welcome to our “News & Notes” blog!
Here you can find all the latest updates on what’s happening at Community Church Oshkosh.
Here you can find all the latest updates on what’s happening at Community Church Oshkosh.
General Announcements
Community Kids Fall Fest is on Sunday, October 22nd from 2pm-4pm. Join us for a family-fun afternoon with trunk or treating, face painting, bouncy houses, games and activities for the whole family to enjoy. If you are interested in decorating a vehicle for the Trunk or Treat, sign up at community-church.com/fallfest.
Join us for 24 Hours of Prayer For the Nations! We are asking God for a gospel movement among every least-reached people group—in our generation. The theme verse for this year is Psalm 57:9-11. On October 27-28, we will gather over Zoom to pray for the nations from 6 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET. For more information to to sign up to join us go to community-church.com/24hourprayer.
Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. For many, it is their first gift ever! The boxes packed by CCO are delivered to areas in Belize, Lesotho, Jamaica, Guyana, Zambia, Suriname, Namibia, Trinidad, Tobago, Liberia, Nigeria, and Eswatini. It is exciting to see some of the same countries that we partner with on mission trips.
Last year the Upper Midwest Region packed 488,897 boxes! Join us in packing a box this year. We will have boxes available to pick up in the lobby beginning October 29th. All boxes need to be returned by November 19th.
Many families and/or individuals experience challenges during the Christmas season. Those challenges may be physical, financial or emotional. Help us encourage these families/individuals during this season. Nominate a family for the Community Church Bless a Family at community-church.com/blessafamily.
Mark Rygh served on staff with Cru at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the past 20 years and is a long time friend of Community Church Oshkosh.
A true celebration of Mark Rygh’s life will be held on Saturday, October 14, at Community Church. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with a memorial service immediately following. The service will also be available via livestream at community-church.com/ryghfuneral. Here is a link to Mark's obituary. In lieu of flowers, Emily humbly asks that contributions be made to their Cru ministry by going to give.cru.org/0550810.
The situation on the ground in Israel is changing by the minute. The number of Israeli men, women and children murdered is over 900. Thousands more are injured. Hundreds are missing and many have been taken as hostages by Hamas. For additional information, or if you would like to assist CLICK HERE.
Join us for 24 Hours of Prayer For the Nations! We are asking God for a gospel movement among every least-reached people group—in our generation. The theme verse for this year is Psalm 57:9-11. On October 27-28, we will gather over Zoom to pray for the nations from 6 p.m. – 6 p.m. ET. For more information to to sign up to join us go to community-church.com/24hourprayer.
Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. For many, it is their first gift ever! The boxes packed by CCO are delivered to areas in Belize, Lesotho, Jamaica, Guyana, Zambia, Suriname, Namibia, Trinidad, Tobago, Liberia, Nigeria, and Eswatini. It is exciting to see some of the same countries that we partner with on mission trips.
Last year the Upper Midwest Region packed 488,897 boxes! Join us in packing a box this year. We will have boxes available to pick up in the lobby beginning October 29th. All boxes need to be returned by November 19th.
Many families and/or individuals experience challenges during the Christmas season. Those challenges may be physical, financial or emotional. Help us encourage these families/individuals during this season. Nominate a family for the Community Church Bless a Family at community-church.com/blessafamily.
Mark Rygh served on staff with Cru at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the past 20 years and is a long time friend of Community Church Oshkosh.
A true celebration of Mark Rygh’s life will be held on Saturday, October 14, at Community Church. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with a memorial service immediately following. The service will also be available via livestream at community-church.com/ryghfuneral. Here is a link to Mark's obituary. In lieu of flowers, Emily humbly asks that contributions be made to their Cru ministry by going to give.cru.org/0550810.
The situation on the ground in Israel is changing by the minute. The number of Israeli men, women and children murdered is over 900. Thousands more are injured. Hundreds are missing and many have been taken as hostages by Hamas. For additional information, or if you would like to assist CLICK HERE.
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.
Young Adult
Young Adults Ministry meets on Tuesday evenings for adults age 18-28. Tuesday, October 17th we will be having a service project. CLICK HERE for more information.
Missions
Doug & Bernadette Campbell serve with Whispering Cedars to provide a place where those serving in Christian ministry can find rest, relaxation, refreshment, Spiritual renewal, and respite. Find out more about their ministry at community-church.com/missionary.
Community Kids
Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during the 8:30am & 11am services. Community Kids Unlimited will be available at the 8:30am service.
Community Kids will be hosting an Operation Christmas Child Packing Party on November 19th. We are looking for supplies to be donated, and have divided up the items by classroom. Please check the list below and deliver to your classroom by November 12th.
Items to donate by classroom:
Community Kids Foundations Schedule
October 15 - Community Kids Choir
October 22 - Fall Party
October 29 - Community Kids Choir
Community Kids will be hosting an Operation Christmas Child Packing Party on November 19th. We are looking for supplies to be donated, and have divided up the items by classroom. Please check the list below and deliver to your classroom by November 12th.
Items to donate by classroom:
- PreK and under: Comb, hairbrush, toothbrush (NOT toothpaste)
- Kindergarten: bar of soap, soap container, hair bows
- 1st: Pencils, markers, coloring book (without words), sunglasses
- 2/3rd grade: stickers (without words), notebook
- PreTeen: washcloths, small toy(s)
Community Kids Foundations Schedule
October 15 - Community Kids Choir
October 22 - Fall Party
October 29 - Community Kids Choir
CSM
Students in grades 6th-12th are invited to join us for the Empower Student Conference at Appleton Alliance Church on Friday, October 20th & Saturday, October 21st. We will be participating with churches from across the region and share with what the Lord is doing in and through our students. Sign up at community-church.com/empower.
Join CSM for a day trip to the Kalahari in the Wisconsin Dells. Students have the option of spending the day at the waterpark, adventure park, or splitting their time at both. Sign up to join us on November 18th. For more information and to sign up go to community-church.com/kalahari.
Mark You Calendar
October 25th - CSM Fall Party
November 18th - CSM Day @ the Kalahari
November 22nd - No CSM (Thanksgiving)
December 20th - CSM Christmas Party
December 27th - No CSM (Christmas)
February 9-11th - Snow Duels
March 27th - No CSM (Spring Break)
June 15-21st - High School Mission Trip to Camp Barnabas
July 6-11th - Middle School Mission Trip to Minnesota
Join CSM for a day trip to the Kalahari in the Wisconsin Dells. Students have the option of spending the day at the waterpark, adventure park, or splitting their time at both. Sign up to join us on November 18th. For more information and to sign up go to community-church.com/kalahari.
Mark You Calendar
October 25th - CSM Fall Party
November 18th - CSM Day @ the Kalahari
November 22nd - No CSM (Thanksgiving)
December 20th - CSM Christmas Party
December 27th - No CSM (Christmas)
February 9-11th - Snow Duels
March 27th - No CSM (Spring Break)
June 15-21st - High School Mission Trip to Camp Barnabas
July 6-11th - Middle School Mission Trip to Minnesota
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Sunday worship services are at 8:30am & 11am. Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series, The Chase. We will be focusing on Chasing Wisdom and looking at Ecclesiastes 1:12-18; 7:15-29. During the morning services, our Community Kids 1st Graders will be presented with a Bible. Foundations meets at 10am with classes for all ages.
Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during the 8:30am & 11am services. Community Kids Unlimited will be available at the 8:30am service.
Here are the songs we will be singing:
Great Things - Phil Wickham
Promises - North Point Worship
God I Look To You - Bethel Music
Firm Foundation (He Won't) - Cody Carnes
The cafe will be open and serving Bake Goods & Parfaits. Join us in supporting the Rygh Family after their recent loss. Mark Rygh served on staff with Cru at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the past 20 years and is a long time friend of Community Church Oshkosh.
Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during the 8:30am & 11am services. Community Kids Unlimited will be available at the 8:30am service.
Here are the songs we will be singing:
Great Things - Phil Wickham
Promises - North Point Worship
God I Look To You - Bethel Music
Firm Foundation (He Won't) - Cody Carnes
The cafe will be open and serving Bake Goods & Parfaits. Join us in supporting the Rygh Family after their recent loss. Mark Rygh served on staff with Cru at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for the past 20 years and is a long time friend of Community Church Oshkosh.
Foundations
Foundations is at 10am with classes for all ages, nursery - adult. For the semester of classes offered, go to community-church.com/foundations.
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 as we encounter God's word together. We will be meeting in the office lounge.
Life in Babylon – Human Dignity (Worship Center)
What makes humans so unique out of all other creation? When does human life begin? When does it end? Join us as we seek to think Christianly about things like abortion, physician’s assisted suicide, and the unique dignity that all human beings hold.
Us in Mind: How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage (Classroom 1)
"Did you know that happy couples think in a way unhappy couples don’t? Full of humor, real-life examples, and practical application, this 6-session series will help you discover through Scripture, research, and neuroscience a simple way of rethinking your marriage. You will learn to focus on just Five Thoughts which are designed to help you love well, even when it is not easy."
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 as we encounter God's word together. We will be meeting in the office lounge.
Life in Babylon – Human Dignity (Worship Center)
What makes humans so unique out of all other creation? When does human life begin? When does it end? Join us as we seek to think Christianly about things like abortion, physician’s assisted suicide, and the unique dignity that all human beings hold.
Us in Mind: How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage (Classroom 1)
"Did you know that happy couples think in a way unhappy couples don’t? Full of humor, real-life examples, and practical application, this 6-session series will help you discover through Scripture, research, and neuroscience a simple way of rethinking your marriage. You will learn to focus on just Five Thoughts which are designed to help you love well, even when it is not easy."
Online
Sunday service is available via live stream at 8:30 & 10am.
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.
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.