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

Are you looking to get CONNECTED at CCO? We are looking for volunteers to help in the Cafe and would love to have you join the team!  If you're interested in serving in the cafe please contact Kristen at kristenn@community-church.com.

Love Your Neighbor
Every week in February, we encourage kids to bring in items to Community Church to go to the Free Little Pantries in Oshkosh. The class with the most items donated will receive a donut party on 3/2.
Examples: Chapstick, hats/gloves, soap, diapers/wipes, baby formula,  bread, tuna packets, boxed grains and pasta, cereal, oatmeal, granola bars, snack crackers, toilet paper, toothbrushes, tissues, beef jerky, peanut butter, socks, applesauce

Men's Broom Ball Event
Join us on the ice on Saturday, February 15th for a men's broom ball game! Game begins at 9am and coffee will be provided. Please enter the West side of the building and join us in Community Life 4. Register HERE 

A Weekend to Remember | Great Marriages Don't Just Happen
Connect with your spouse over eye-opening talks from marriage experts and just-us projects. Practical tools to deal confidently with relationship challenges and weather any season.
Appleton, WI (Hilton Paper Valley) March 14-16, 2025 | REGISTER HERE
Madison, WI (Marriott West) March 28-30, 2025 | REGISTER HERE
Register at weekendtoremember.com or call 1-800-358-6329. Use Group Name CCOUr1.

92g0

We want to be a church that continues to serve and be on mission. 92g0 provides opportunities to continue to live on mission in our area. Our area code is 920, let's go out and reach the people in our area by serving them. You will find opportunities listed on the CCO Events page, select 92g0.

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.

GROUPS

New Women's Bible Study
Beginning March 4th, Marie Necas and Kim TeGrootenhuis will be hosting a women's Bible Study at CCO on Tuesday evening at 6:15pm. All ladies are welcome to join! For more info text or call Marie at 920-573-1446.

CCO Men’s Retreat Tension - From Struggle to Strength
Men! You are invited to join us March 14 -16, 2025 at Spencer Lake Camp. Together we will explore how we can be strengthened through the many struggles and trials men face as Christians living in this time and culture. We will worship together, learn together from speakers and video testimonies, and grow together in small group discussions and prayer.
For additional information and registration, go to the CCO Events page.

YOUNG ADULTS

Young Adults are invited to join us the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 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 Natalia Starkowska. Natalia serves with Josiah Venture in Poland to equip and empower leaders, especially young Polish national leaders who to impact God’s kingdom. Learn more about her ministry HERE.

Asia Frontier Outreach (AFO) is having a Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, Feb. 15 @ the Senior Center in Oshkosh, 8:30-11:00am. We partner with AFO and their mission outreach in Myanmar. If available stop in to support them at the Pancake Breakfast.

COMMUNITY KIDS

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

Play & Praise  
Join us on Feb. 3, from 9:30–11am 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.

CSM

The Bridge
6th -8th Grade
A class on the Foundation of Church Life.
Led by: Lori Jacobson | Student Ministry Lounge | 8:30am

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Worship services are at 8:30am & 10am.  Join us this Sunday, as we continue in our series, Strangely Dim. We will be looking at John 3:22-4:45. We will also be taking Communion together during service.

Community Kids will be open for Full Programming 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:
Egypt - Bethel
Do What You Want To -  Vertical Worship
Reign Above It All - Bethel Music & Paul McClure

The cafe will be open and serving Monkey Bread and all proceeds will go to World Relief.

World Relief partners with churches and community partners to welcome refugees and help with flourish in new communities. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, as well as community strengthening and resilience.

Over the past week, world relief has been notified of a halt to all foreign assistance funding from the local government. They are asking churches and local community partners to help fill this gap. Join us in supporting World Relief by donating today.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW.

FOUNDATIONS

The new Foundations classes are available at both the 8:30 & 10am services. Check out the new classes at community-church.com/foundations.

Us in Mind | 8:30am 
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.

Life in Babylon - Christians & Government | 8:30am 
What does the Bible say about how Christians should relate to government? While it doesn’t directly address every modern political system or specific issues in today’s government, Scripture provides a wealth of wisdom through the lives of those who served, opposed, or coexisted with ruling authorities.  

Financial Peace University | 10am
 If you've ever felt like you just can't get in control of your money, you're not alone. You'd be surprised how many people you know are struggling just like you. But it's time for your struggle to end—starting today. Join Financial Peace University class and learn how you can pay off debt, save more money, and build wealth. SIGN UP HERE!

Caregiver Connection | 10am
Life is busy.  It can be difficult to get to know other people and develop friendships, especially if you’re a caregiver!  Join us and other parents/caregivers for Caregiver Connection!   Caregiver Connection starts with a short devotional and the rest of the time is to connect with others amid the chaos of life.  

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.

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