News & Notes

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

Join us in celebration of the Savior's birth. Christmas Eve services will be at 1pm | 3pm | 5pm. Online services will be available for the 1 & 3pm services at community-church.com/live. There will be no Sunday morning services on Christmas Eve day.

Perspectives Class is being offered at Community Church Fond du Lac beginning January 9, 2024. This 15 week class meets every Tuesday 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Perspectives is a study program rooted in Scripture, clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to join God in His global purpose.  Registration is available online at Perspectives.org (discounted registration is available).

Did you lose something? We may have found it. Please stop by the lost & found in the hallway by the bathrooms. Anything not claimed will be donated on December 15th.

AfterParty Christmas Celebration is Saturday, December 9 from 5:00-9:00. We will be meeting at Pastor Karl and Heather Kramer's home to enjoy dinner together, play Live Clue, have an ugly sweater contest, and do a $10 gift exchange. AfterParty is a group open for any adults, ages 25-40. Sign up before December 8th at 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.

This month we are highlighting the ministry of Luis & Elizabeth Pomares. Luis & Elizabeth serve with Cru in México . Their focus is reaching students with the Gospel, helping them to grow in their faith, and sending them out to reach others with the Gospel. Check out more about their ministry at community-church.com/missionary.

Young Adults Ministry meets on Tuesday evenings for adults age 18-28. CLICK HERE for more information.

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.

Looking for a fun way to connect with your children and serve the Oshkosh community? Join Community Kids as they head to Bethel Homes on December 10th to sing Christmas carols and hand out Christmas cards to the residents. For more information and to register online, go to community-church.com/events.

Community Kids Foundations Schedule
December 10 - Community Kids Choir
December 17 - Community Kids Choir Leads Worship

Snow Duels CSM Winter Retreat for Middle School and High School students is February 9-11th 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! The cost is $150. Register by January 11th to receive a $10 discount. Sign up on the events page at community-church.com/events.

Middle School Students! 
There are still spots available to join us on a Mission Trip this Summer. We are planning to serve the city of Minneapolis while partnering with a local church in the area. We will have opportunities to serve the homeless, kids in the community, and any of the needs of the local church. Check out the events page at community-church.com/events for more information and to sign up.

December Events
December 20th - CSM Christmas Party
December 27th - NO CSM

Sunday worship services are at 8:30am & 11am.  Join us as we continue in our series, Comfort & Joy. We will be looking at Luke 3:4-6, Preparing for Joy.

Foundations is at 10am with classes for all ages, nursery - adult. Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during the 8:30am & 11am services.

New CCO Merch will be for sale in the lobby this Sunday. Stop by and check it out and grab some Christmas gifts.

Here are the songs we will be singing:
Hark - Hillsong Worship
Silent Night - Kim Walker Smith
Prince of Heaven - Hillsong Worship
Here Come Heaven - Elevation Worship
Hope Has a Name - Passion

The cafe will be open and serving Baked Goods / Parfaits this Sunday. Stop in and support the  Pomares Family, they serve with Cru in Mexico.

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.

Legacy Planning with Alan Cleveland (Room 1)
Unless Jesus returns first, we will all die.  We are dust and to dust we shall return.  How are we to plan for the end of our lives?  Why is it important to have a will?  What does Legacy Giving look like?  How do you plan a funeral?  Join us for this class as we discuss these sorts of questions!

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

Website: community-church.com/live
YouTube: youtube.com/communitychurch
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