1️⃣ This Week’s Highlights
- Spring Break has come and gone, and you all deserve a round of applause for a smooth and well-run week of fun. Over 600 day passes were sold during Spring Break, with Friday being the busiest day thanks to two open swim times. Thank you to everyone who stepped in, stayed flexible, and helped make the week a success.
2️⃣ Program Updates
- Winter 2 Session is in Week 7.
- Spring session registration closes Wednesday, April 15.
- Camp Kroc registration continues.
- Make-up classes this week:
- Wednesday: Water Aerobics (Monday’s class)
- Tuesday: Tumbling
- Thursday: Aqua Stretch and Tone
- Friday: Boxing
- Saturday: Parent Child 1, Preschool 2, Basketball Skills and Scrimmage
- Judo and TKD end this week.
- GRPS Swim Lessons begin this week with Mulick Park from 12–1 PM.
- AYSO Spring season starts this week.
- Practices are Tuesday and Thursday.
- Games, including some away games, are Saturdays.
3️⃣ Facility Notices 🛠️
Facility Updates/Closures
- AYSO practices and East FC begin this week and will impact field usage.
Rentals
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday–Sunday: East FC Field Rental
- Check CA for times.
- Tuesday: GR Rec Volleyball in the Gym from 8–10 PM.
- Friday: GRAB in Fireside C from 11 AM–1 PM.
- Friday: AAAWM in the WPAC from 9 AM–12 PM.
- Saturday: Delta Sigma Theta in Fireside A-C from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM.
4️⃣ Staff Announcements 🎉
Green Dot Moments & Staff Shoutouts
- Shout out to Lucy for being so kind and helpful, and for assisting a member in a wheelchair by tying their shoe.
- Shout out to Pete for handling an unexpected situation on Saturday with a great attitude.
- Shout out to all the Welcome Desk staff for picking up extra open shifts.
- Shout out to the fitness staff for filling open spots during Spring Break.
- Shout out to Jess for jumping into swim lessons today.
- Shout out to Sammie for his work getting ready for Camp Kroc.
- Shout out to Ronda for her work setting up the Snack Shack for Spring Break.
- Shout out to everyone who filled in where needed during Spring Break.
- Shout out to Eddie and Mike for repositioning lights in the WPAC so quickly.
- Shout out to Allison Dyke for always being on top of her game while managing so many aspects of the Kroc.
🎂 Birthdays
- This Week
- Emma R – 4/13
- Aliana M – 4/16
- David L – 4/17
- Next Week
- Ella R – 4/22
- Sammie R – 4/25
👋 Welcome New Staff
- Reagan W – Lifeguard
📌 Open Positions at the Kroc Center
- Lifeguard
- Aquatics Lead
- Fitness Attendant
- Welcome Desk Attendant
- Day Camp Lead
- Day Camp Counselor
- Day Camp Counselor Part Time
- Swim Instructor
- Director of Operations
- HR Generalist
- Apply here: grkroccenter.org/learn-more/careers
5️⃣ Reminders & Resources 📌
- Tuesday: Kroc 101 and Customer Service Training in the Admin Conference Room from 4–6 PM.
- Saturday: CPR Training in the WPAC from 12–5 PM.
- Please check CA regularly for rental times and facility impacts connected to East FC and other scheduled groups.
🙌 Missional Moment
Restoring Lives: The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Programs
Since its earliest days, The Salvation Army has been committed to ministering to individuals struggling with addiction and social marginalization. In the late 19th century, William and Catherine Booth recognized that many people caught in cycles of poverty and substance abuse needed more than temporary relief. They needed holistic restoration. That vision led to the establishment of rescue homes and inebriate homes in England, offering shelter, spiritual guidance, and practical support to help individuals rebuild their lives.
In the United States, the Adult Rehabilitation Program took more formal shape in the early 20th century and expanded significantly after World War II. Through a faith-based model built around “Soup, Soap, and Salvation,” The Salvation Army provided residential care, work therapy, counseling, and spiritual development at no cost. Men and women were given the opportunity to rediscover dignity, accountability, and lasting transformation.
Today, Adult Rehabilitation Centers continue this legacy of hope and renewal. Across North America and around the world, these programs have helped hundreds of thousands overcome addiction and rediscover purpose through a relationship with Jesus Christ. This ministry is a powerful reminder that God is still in the business of restoration. As we serve here at the Kroc Center, may we remember that every act of compassion can be part of someone’s story of renewal.
✝️ Note from the Pastor
He Heals Our Wounds
In Mark 5:24–34, we encounter the powerful story of a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years. After enduring physical pain, emotional isolation, and financial hardship, she approached Jesus with quiet faith, believing that simply touching His garment would bring healing. In that moment, her faith was met with divine compassion. Jesus not only restored her physical health, but also acknowledged her publicly, calling her “Daughter” and affirming that her faith had made her well and brought her peace.
This passage reveals the heart of Christ as one who heals not only physical ailments, but also the deeper wounds of the soul: rejection, shame, loneliness, and despair. The woman’s healing reminds us that no suffering is too great and no person is too far gone for the compassionate touch of Jesus. Her courage shows us that healing often begins with trusting God even when circumstances seem hopeless.
Many people today carry unseen wounds. Some are walking through grief. Others are facing emotional pain, spiritual struggles, or broken relationships. This scripture invites us to come to Jesus with confidence, trusting in His power to restore and renew. Just as He stopped to recognize the faith of one hurting woman in a crowded place, He still sees each one of us and responds with grace and love. May we trust Him with our wounds and become instruments of His healing presence in our community.
🙏 Prayer Requests
- Jameila – for a safe delivery, a healthy baby boy, financial breakthrough, healthy mental health after baby, and God’s continued grace and favor over her children and family.
- Tanya – for her grandchildren as they grieve the loss of their mother.
- Rajone – for financial stability.
- Jen – for health in her family.
- Ashley – that her family would grow stronger in trusting God’s plan and that their children would remain in His will.
