1️⃣ This Week’s Highlights
- Employee Bingo starts Monday, February 9. More details to come this week via email.
- Chili Cook Off is Wednesday, February 12 (hosted by the EET Committee). Mark your calendars—more details coming soon.
- Super Bowl Watch Party is Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 6:00 PM to game end in the WPAC.
- Taco bar provided
- Bring your favorite dish to pass
- Bring a camping chair and a friend
- Halftime activities
- Child Watch and Teen Room available
2️⃣ Program Updates
- Winter 1 Session: Week 5
- Winter 2 registration continues
- Camp Kroc registration is open. Please refer members and guests to our website for the most up-to-date camp info and guide.
3️⃣ Facility Notices 🛠️
Facility Updates/Closures
- No facility closures or maintenance impacts to report at this time.
Rentals
- Tuesday: GR Rec Sports Volleyball (Gym), 8:00–10:00 PM (Tuesdays only)
- Saturday: Delta Sigma Theta (Fireside A-C), 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
- Saturday: GRAAHI (Fireside C), 1:30–4:30 PM
- Sunday: Girls on the Run (Fireside), 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
4️⃣ Staff Announcements 🎉
Green Dot Moments & Staff Shoutouts
Shout out to aquatics staff and maintenance for keeping the pool beautiful. There is a member who drives from Alegan to use the “best pool in town!”
Shout out to Jessica for dealing with a difficult member!
Shout out to the facilities team for their hard work during these extra cold times
Shout out to Ray for constantly sweeping up salt
Shout out to facilities for keeping the pool working well
Shout out to child watch staff for being so accommodating and teaching members how the process works
Green dot moment to Pete for making sure there is a clean path to the admin door
Shout out to everyone who helped launch camp registration
Shout out to Steve, Jim, and Brent for working through the music licensing issues
Shout out to margarita for the work she has been putting into replacing the assisted weight equipment
Shout out to Joselyn for helping Mckenna try out a new feature in ADP
Shout out to Allison for her work setting up everything for Camp Kroc Registrations
🎂 Birthdays This Week
- Jonathan S — 2/01
👋 Welcome New Staff
- None this week
📌 Open Positions at the Kroc Center
- Lifeguard
- Fitness Attendant
- Fitness Lead
- Swim Instructor
- Fitness Instructor
- UPREP Instructor
- Apply here: grkroccenter.org/learn-more/careers
5️⃣ Reminders & Resources 📌
- If you see or hear about any safety concerns this winter—wet floors, snowy sidewalks, or slippery surfaces—please notify Facilities right away so we can address it quickly.
🙌 Missional Moment
Late 1800s, London.
After a street meeting, the little hall was finally empty. The preaching was done, the singing was done—now the room showed what the crowd had left behind: muddy footprints, spilled tea, a sour smell in the corner where a man had been sick.
A young Salvationist didn’t wait for instructions. He filled a bucket, found a rag, and tore an old towel in half. No one was watching. No one was clapping. He scrubbed the floor on his knees, wiped down the benches, and carried the mess outside into the cold.
When the officer returned and saw him, he whispered, “You could’ve gone home.”
The young man kept working and said, “People will be back tomorrow. Let it be ready.”
That’s the quiet genius that marked The Salvation Army from the beginning: preaching Christ—and then doing the low work that protects dignity in the very places where the poor and forgotten were welcomed.
✝️ Note from the Pastor
Growing in Faith – Matthew 14:22-32
In Matthew 14:22-32, we find Peter stepping out of the boat to walk on water toward Jesus. His faith wavered when he focused on the storm, but Jesus was there to lift him up. This story reminds us that faith grows when we step out, even in uncertainty, trusting Jesus to steady us.
As we navigate the storms of life, let’s fix our eyes on Christ. Whether you are taking small steps or bold leaps of faith, know that God is with you. When doubt creeps in, remember His hand is always outstretched, ready to guide and sustain you.
This week, I challenge you to take one step of faith. It could be reaching out to someone in need, praying boldly for a breakthrough, or simply trusting God in a difficult situation. Let’s continue growing together as a church, stepping forward with courage and trust in our faithful Savior.
-Captain Jack Huffman
🙏 Prayer Requests
- Pray for the safety of our members, guests, and staff during winter weather—especially on sidewalks, parking areas, and entryways.
- Pray for Camp Kroc registration season—that families would find the right fit, and that our staff would have wisdom, energy, and unity as we prepare for a strong summer.
- Pray that every person who walks through our doors this week would feel welcomed and cared for, and that our team would reflect Christ through patience, excellence, and kindness.
