News & Notes

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

CHRISTMAS EVE

Join us for Christmas Eve! Services are at 2:00 | 3:30 | 5:00pm
Nursery will be available for children newborn - 2 years old at the 2:00 & 3:30 services. Activity bags will be available for kids at all 3 services.

In anticipation for a BUSY PARKING LOT on Christmas Eve we are asking that you use the driveway with the mailbox as the ENTRANCE and the main driveway as the EXIT. We are hoping this flow of traffic will allow people an easier experience in navigating parking spots. We appreciate your flexibility.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are looking for volunteers to help in the Cafe. If interested in serving in the cafe please contact Kristen at kristenn@community-church.com.

Ice Fishing for Panfish Clinic with Captain Greg Karch of Learn2Fisth With Us
Join us on Thursday January 16th at 6:30pm. Captain Greg Karch will have a time of teaching and Q&A followed by a devotional time with Pastor Karl. For more information and to sign up CLICK HERE.

The CCO Offices will be closed December 24-26th | December 30-January 1st in celebration of Christmas.

The Bible commands that after making a decision to follow Jesus we are to be baptized. This is a symbol of new life in Christ. It shows they want to celebrate that new life in Christ and commit to living for Jesus publicly.
If you would like to take that next step and be baptized or you want to discuss further, fill out the form at community-church.com/baptism. We have a baptism service coming up on January 26th.

Are you interested in having your child dedicated?
Child Dedication is a ceremony that dedicates a child to God. Parents also dedicate themselves to raising the child in a Godly home. If you are interested in having your child dedicated, please fill out the dedication form at community-church.com/dedication.

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GROUPS

Women’s Bible Study
Starting January 9th, we will begin the study "Behold Your God - Rethinking God Biblically" which is a 12-week study that focuses on God's character as revealed in the bible, and how to embrace these descriptions of God in our lives. We will be offering a Thursday morning study at 9am and a Thursday evening study at 6:30pm.  

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Join Financial Peace University class starting on January 12th and learn how you can pay off debt, save more money, and build wealth. CLICK HERE to sign up!

Seniors' Community Group 
A new Community Group for seniors that will be starting in January. Join us beginning January 15th on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 10-11:30am. We will be going through the study Power in the Name of Jesus by Jennifer Kennedy Dean. Discover the powerful and life-changing meaning behind Jesus’ “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John. Through this eight-week interactive study, learn how to live in the authority and power of the name above all names.

Wired To Pursue – God and Game
This new men's group, inspired by the Angling for Answers event kicks off January 8th. Men who love to hunt and fish, also love to talk about hunting and fishing are invited to join us.  We will meet in the CCO Café once a month, on the second Wednesday of every month, at 6:30pm.  CLICK HERE for more information.

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 ADULTS

Young Adults are invited to join us 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 6-8pm for Bible Study. We also have activities and events planned throughout the month. CLICK HERE for more information. Young Adult Ministry is for adults age 18-28.

MISSIONS

This month we are highlighting the ministry of Elliott & Gabi Phillips. They serve with CSM to equip worship leaders and musicians to be disciple makers in the local church in Poland. Check out more on their ministry at community-church.com/missionary.
They will also be at CCO on Sunday, December 29th with a table in the lobby and all cafe proceeds that day will support their ministry.

Perspectives Class is being offered at Community Church Oshkosh beginning January 6- April 21, 2025. Perspectives is a study program rooted in Scripture, clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to join God in His global purpose. Learn more HERE.

COMMUNITY KIDS

Community Kids will be open for Full Programming for children nursery - 5th grade during the 8:30am & 10am services. Community Kids Unlimited (CKU), our special needs children's ministry, will be available at the 8:30am service.

Community Kids Noon Year’s Eve
Join us for a fun Noon Year's Eve Party as we ring in 2025. Families are invited to join us for a Noon Year's Eve Celebration on December 31st at 11am for games, activities, a countdown and balloon drop at noon.

Play & Praise
Join us for story time, worship, crafts, snacks, and fellowship. Kiddos age 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to join us each month. CLICK HERE for more information.
Jan. 6 | Feb. 3 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5

Sunday, December 29th Community Kids will be open with full programming at the 8:30am service, and closed at the 10am service.

CSM

CSM SNOW DUELS
Snow Duels is the CSM Winter Retreat for Middle School and High School students you won't want to miss. Join us February 7-9, 2025. Registration is NOW OPEN. Register by January 10th to receive Early Bird Discount.

CSM will NOT be meeting Wednesday, December 25th & January 1st and Sunday, December 22nd & 29th.

Sunday, December 22, 2024

Worship services are at 8:30am & 10am.  Join us this Sunday, as we continue our series ADVENT and look at LOVE.  Enjoy Oshkosh West Madrigals as you arrive on Sunday morning, they will be performing in the lobby.

Community Kids will be open for Full Programming for children nursery - 5th grade during the 8:30am & 10am 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:
Joy to The World (Unspeakable Joy) - Chris Tomlin
Away In A Manger | Worthy Is Your Name - Maverick City Worship
O Holy Night - Future of Foestry
Behold - Phil Wickham

The cafe will be open and serving Donuts. All donations will support the Day by Day Warming Shelter.
Day by Day Shelter collaboratively provides temporary shelter, individualized services, and opportunities for self-sufficiency to empower the most vulnerable adults in our community. All donations in the café will support their ministry.

FOUNDATIONS

Foundations will NOT be meeting through the Christmas holiday. The new Foundations classes will kick off Sunday, January 12th. Watch for more information on new classes coming soon.

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 to CCO, 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.