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

MOPS will be hosting a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch on March 18th from 4-8pm. Dine out and support CCO MOPS, 10% of dine in proceeds and tips will go directly to their organization.

Community Kids is looking for MORE VOLUNTEERS to join us for the BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR! VBS is August 5th - 9th and we would love to serve with you.
Check out this LINK for more information.

Join us to serve at the Day by Day Warming Shelter by providing and serving a meal. Sign up HERE for the date you wish to serve and let us know what items you will be bringing for the meal.

A Nursing lounge is available to moms on Sunday mornings in the CCO offices.  

Read Across Oshkosh 2024! Washington Elementary School would love your help!
Read Across Oshkosh is an opportunity for students and families to celebrate reading. Students will engage in read-alouds and discussions with community members, teachers, classmates, and families. This month long event is in connection to Read Across America.
If interested in reading to students please contact Jennifer at jennifer.kautzer@oshkosh.k12.wi.us or 920-424-0190 extension 5115. CLICK HERE for more information.

Bella Medical is a faith-based organization whose mission, work, and ministry support mothers, fathers, infants, and the unborn in the Fox Valley Area. Bella Medical Clinic Baby Shower is Sunday, April 14th 2-4pm at Sunnyview Christian Church.  CLICK HERE for more information.

Stop by the Lost & Found in the hallway by the bathrooms. If you lost something, we may have found it. All items will be donated on March 25th.

Check out the video below as Pastor Tommy walks us through the new CSM space. We are looking to raise $30,000 to help cover the tech needs in the new space. If you would like to donate, please go to community-church.com/techneeds.

EASTER SUNDAY

Join us to celebrate our Risen Savior on Easter Sunday, March 31st. We will have 3 morning services at 8am | 9:30am | 11am.
Community Kids will be open for full programming at the 8:00am service; Nursery through PreK at 9:30am service; and Nursery only at the 11am service.

Join us for a special Good Friday Service on Friday, March 29th at 6:30pm.
Childcare will be provided for kids 0-2 ONLY.

GROUPS

Art of Marriage Class will be starting in April.
Maybe your marriage has been different from the original sketch in your head; it's included far darker tones than you hoped. Or you'd love to move it toward "masterpiece" level, but you have no idea where to start. Introducing the ALL-NEW Art of Marriage, a transformative resource designed to help you explore new levels of intimacy, communication, and connection with your spouse. Whether you’re a newlywed or have been married for decades, this FamilyLife study is your path to a stronger, more beautiful masterpiece of God’s handiwork. Join us on Monday evenings from 6:30-8pm April 8-May 13. Please register HERE by Sunday, March 24th.

AfterParty! Axe Throwing & Dinner
Join us on Saturday, March 23rd for a fun afternoon of axe throwing at Appleton Axe and dinner to follow (place to be determined). The cost for the axe throwing is $25/person and everyone will be responsible to pay for their own dinner.
AfterParty! is for those 25-40 years old, single or married. Sign up on the CCO Events page.

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.

MISSIONS

During the month of March we are highlighting the ministry of Jon & Cheryl Peli with Cru. Learn more about their ministry and how you can support them at community-church.com/missionary.

YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adults Ministry meets on Tuesday evenings for adults age 18-28. CLICK HERE for more information.
Tuesday, March 19th we will have a Community Night at Glow in the Dark Mini Golf in Oshkosh. Sign up here on the CCO Events Page so we can plan accordingly.

COMMUNITY KIDS

Community Kids will be open this Sunday for Nursery through 5th grade during the 8:30am & 11am services. Community Kids Unlimited (CKU), our special needs children's ministry, will be available at the 8:30am service.

Easter Jam is happening, Saturday March 16th at 10am! 
We look forward to having your family join us for a fun morning of worship, games, balloon animals, bounce houses and crafts for kids 12 and under. Sign up your children on the CCO Events page at community-church.com/events
We are under construction! Due to limited space this year, Easter Jam will look different.

Easter Sunday, March 31 Community Kids will be open for full programming for the 8am service; Nursery-PreK at 9:30am service; and Nursery only at the 11am service.

Community Kids Foundations Schedule
March 17 - Community Kids Choir
March 24 - Board Games
March 31 - CLOSED for Easter
April 7 - Community Kids Choir

CSM

CSM is selling Kwik Trip Car Wash Cards to support their Mission Trip to Camp Barnabas this summer. 5-Count ULTIMATE Car Wash Card is $36.00. The cards do not expire and can be used at any Kwik Trip Car Wash. CLICK HERE to purchase yours today.

CSM will NOT be meeting on Wednesday, March 27th due to area Spring Breaks.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Sunday worship services are at 8:30am & 11am.  Join us as we continue in our series, Galatians: Set Free, looking at Galatians 4:8-20.  The Community Kids Choir will be leading worship during both services and we will be having child dedications this Sunday. 

Foundations is at 10am with classes for all ages, nursery - adults.
Join us in the new construction at 10am as we write Bible verses on the floor and provide a solid foundation for all who enter the building.

Community Kids will be open for Nursery through 5th grade during the 8:30am & 11am services. Community Kids Unlimited (CKU), our special needs children's ministry, will be available at the 8:30am service.

Here are the songs we will be singing:
Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Worship
Unstoppable God - Elevation Worship
Where You Are - Community Worship
Christ Be Magnified - Cody Carnes
This Is Amazing Grace - Phil Wickham

The cafe will be open and serving Breakfast Sandwiches & St. Patrick’s Day treats this Sunday. Stop in and support Sunshine Uganda.

FOUNDATIONS

Foundations is at 10am with classes for all ages, nursery - adult. For the semester of classes offered, go to community-church.com/foundations.

Join us in the new construction at 10am as we write Bible verses on the floor and provide a solid foundation for all who enter the building.

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 the new construction as we write Bible verses on the floor and provide a solid foundation for all who enter the building.

I Am Who I Am (Worship Center)
What do you believe about the character of God? And why? More importantly, what is our God actually like? Join us as we dive into the portrait of our God in the Bible, examine our own beliefs about who He is, and (re)discover the complex and yet profound identity of the one we call Lord.

Financial Peace University (Room 1)
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is a renowned personal finance program aimed at helping individuals achieve financial freedom. It comprises nine comprehensive lessons that cover budgeting, getting out of debt, investing, and building wealth through practical steps and principles. The course emphasizes the importance of living within one's means, eliminating debt, and planning for a secure financial future.

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 these pictures from last Sunday!

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