1️⃣ This Week’s Highlights
- Employee Bingo has been extended through March 15. Finish strong!
- It is almost that special time of year again—St. Patrick’s Day. Be on the lookout for Shamrock Shakes next Tuesday.
2️⃣ Program Updates
- Winter 2 Session is in Week 3.
- Spring session is now open for registration.
- Camp registration continues.
- AYSO registration ended this Sunday. A few age divisions may still be extended.
- AYSO spring season begins April 13.
- AYSO is in need of volunteer coaches and referees.
3️⃣ Facility Notices 🛠️
Facility Updates/Closures
- From Friday through Sunday, Lifeguard Instructor Training will be taking place in the pool and the Admin Conference area.
- On Friday from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Recert Instructor Training will also be taking place.
Rentals
- Tuesday: GR Rec Sports Volleyball in the gym from 8:00–10:00 PM. This is the last day.
- Saturday: Birthday party in Fireside C-E from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM.
4️⃣ Staff Announcements 🎉
Green Dot Moments & Staff Shoutouts
- Shout out to Eddie for answering an early call from Mike and for his work on the pool today.
- Shout out to Caden for jumping into the Loop Program.
- Shout out to Q for helping out in the gym and Loop.
- Shout out to Eddie for helping Jim with Mike’s office phone.
- Shout out to Albert for filling in on Saturday and helping cover gaps in the schedule.
- Shout out to Jess, Sammie, and Steve for helping with a scholarship form.
- Shout out to James, Sammie, and Mckenna for their work at a job fair last week.
- Shout out to Jim for being so helpful with all things technology.
- Shout out to those who help with setup for Sunday services.
- Shout out to Mike for his response to the pool issue this morning.
🎂 Birthdays This Week
- Lucas R — 3/15
👋 Welcome New Staff
- No new hires this week.
📌 Open Positions at the Kroc Center
- Lifeguard
- Aquatics Lead
- Fitness Attendant
- Fitness Lead
- Day Camp Lead
- Day Camp Counselor
- Day Camp Counselor Part Time
- Swim Instructor
- Fitness Instructor
- UPREP Instructor
- Director of Operations
- Apply here: grkroccenter.org/learn-more/careers
5️⃣ Reminders & Resources 📌
- Friday–Sunday: Lifeguard Instructor Training in the pool and Admin Conference area.
- Friday: Recert Instructor Training from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- Spring Break is April 6–10. Please keep this on your radar.
- Make sure your department is covered if you are planning to take time off during Spring Break.
🙌 Missional Moment
From its earliest days, The Salvation Army grounded its mission in the doctrines that shaped its identity.
When William Booth established the movement in the streets of London in 1865, he believed deeply in the biblical truth that all people could be saved through Jesus Christ. The Army’s doctrines affirmed the authority of Scripture, the reality of sin, the saving work of Christ, and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. These beliefs led Salvationists to proclaim that salvation was available to anyone, regardless of social status, poverty, or past mistakes.
As the movement grew, these doctrines guided both its preaching and its practical ministry. Salvationists taught that Christ not only saves but also calls believers to holy living through the work of the Holy Spirit. Because of this conviction, Salvation Army ministry combined evangelism with acts of compassion—feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, and lifting up those society had forgotten—while always pointing people toward the hope of redemption and new life in Christ.
More than a century later, the same doctrinal foundation continues to guide Salvation Army ministry. The truths first proclaimed by early Salvationists still shape our mission today: that God’s grace is available to all, that lives can be transformed through Christ, and that believers are called to live out their faith through holiness, service, and love for others.
✝️ Note from the Pastor
Your Health Matters
In this week’s message, we were reminded that our lives belong to God and that our bodies are not simply our own possessions, but temples of the Holy Spirit. Scripture teaches that we were “bought at a price” and are called to honor God with our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). Because of this, caring for our health is not only a physical matter. It is a spiritual responsibility that touches every part of our lives: what we eat, what we think about, what we watch, and what we allow to shape our hearts and minds.
The world often encourages habits and lifestyles that can lead us away from taking good care of our body, mind, and spirit. Yet as followers of Christ, we are called to live differently. When we remember that the Holy Spirit lives within us, it begins to reshape our decisions and priorities. As Paul reminds us, “whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Our choices, large and small, can become acts of worship when they reflect God’s design for our lives.
This week, take time to reflect on how you care for the life God has entrusted to you. Your health matters because you matter to God. As we follow Christ faithfully, let us make decisions that strengthen our body, renew our mind, and nurture our spirit, trusting the Lord our healer to guide and sustain us in every step of the journey.
- Captain Jack Huffman
🙏 Prayer Requests
- Simply Thank you God — Angelicia
- Lots of loss in 2025; hope 2026 will be better. — Cara
- Safe travels for husband and sick mother. — Alonda
- Health, finances, and wellness. — Darlene
- Family desires peace after a season of grief and death. — Shakesha W.
- Pray for continued health, strength, and wisdom for our staff as they serve members and guests each day.
- Pray for safe and successful trainings happening this weekend, and for all staff helping support them.
- Pray for our spring programs, camp registrations, and AYSO season preparation as we continue serving families in our community.
