THQ CONFERENCES/ GENERAL’S CONGRESS/COMMISSIONING: This week is the big THQ conferences, General’s Congress, and Commissioning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Major Carol, Captain Jack, and Luke will all be attending and will not be around the building.
POOL TEMPERATURE IS LOWER THAN NORMAL: Just a heads-up: the pool temperature is currently lower than normal due to a mechanical issue. Members and guests are still welcome to swim, but should do so at their own comfort level. Please be prepared to respond with empathy and let guests know we’re working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We appreciate your support in keeping everyone informed and comfortable!
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION PRIZE WINNERS: Shout out to the EET committee for a great week of employee appreciation! During that week, we had a couple prizes to give away! Congrats to the winners!
Jordan Feikema – Coffee Mug
Kiara Bannister – Swag Basket
SALVATION ARMY OF KENT COUNTY ANNUAL DINNER : On Monday, June 2, from 6–8 PM, The Salvation Army of Kent County will host its “Art of Compassion” Annual Dinner at the Kroc Center. While we are the venue, this is a Kent County-wide fundraising and outreach event aimed at expanding donor and volunteer support.
Staff should be aware:
- Multiple Salvation Army programs will have booths and activities set up throughout the facility
- Guests will participate in a strolling dinner and interact with each station
- A silent art auction and short presentation will also take place
Please be prepared to assist visitors and help ensure a smooth experience for our guests and partners.
SPLASH PAD IS OPEN: The splash pad is now open for the season! If you have any questions, please contact James Valentine or Jessica Viau.
OPEN POSITIONS: Visit the Central Territory’s ADP Recruitment system for all job postings and to submit applications online. We appreciate you sharing opportunities with friends and family!
Feel free to share the following link with anyone you think may be a good fit! https://grkroc.org/jobs
Current openings include:
- Welcome Desk Attendant
- Lifeguard
- Building Supervisor
- Worship Ministries Coordinator
- Youth Ministries Coordinator
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests!
- Shout out to everyone who helped with the Forest Hills rental! Thank you!!
Each week, members of the Kroc Center and Kroc Church submit a number of requests for prayer. We welcome these from everyone in our community, and encourage all our Kroc Krew to lift up these requests in your own way. Don’t forget that you are always welcome to attend devotions on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am in the Administration Foyer; if you have a prayer request to share, you can post it on the board in the lobby, use the online form, or contact a member of the Kroc Church team.
- Prayers for a safe and fun year of summer day camp!
Each week, we feature a “Note from the Pastor” and Bible verse from Captain Jack Huffman and the Kroc Church team. If you ever want to hear more about these topics, join us for Kroc Church Sunday mornings at 10am.
Responding to God’s Call – 2 Peter 1:3-10
In 2 Peter 1:3–10, the apostle reminds us that God’s “divine power” has already provided everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Jesus Christ. Peter urges believers to confirm the reality of their calling by cultivating a series of virtues—faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love. He paints a picture of the Christian life as one of continual growth: each virtue builds on the one before, so that what began as faith blossoms into a fruitful, steadfast witness.
This passage speaks to both God’s initiative and our response. God graciously calls us into relationship and equips us with every spiritual resource, yet He also invites us into active partnership: we are to “make every effort” to develop Christlike character. Our “calling and election” are living realities that bear observable fruit. When we fail to grow, Peter warns that we “will never stumble” in our faith—our security rests in Christ’s power, not our perfection—but we do forfeit the fullness of the life God intends.
Let us, therefore, reflect today: in which virtues is your faith strongest, and where might you ask the Spirit’s help to deepen perseverance or self-control? this week take the time to study practical ways to cultivate these qualities, or to spend intentional time in prayer asking God to reveal one specific virtue for growth. By responding to His call with diligence and dependence, we step more fully into the abundant life He has promised.
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- Monday, June 2nd: GVAC Development Fireside A-E, Green Room 1pm-9pm (Music A/B 2-9pm, Amphitheater 4-9pm)
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
- Matthew Canales 6/5
- Karine Jamet 6/7
