1️⃣ This Week’s Highlights
Shutdown Week Appreciation
We want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make the Kroc shine during shutdown week. The building looks, feels, and smells great! We couldn’t have made it all happen without each and every one of you!
2️⃣ Program Updates
- Fall 1 programs – Week 1
- Fall 2 registration opens September 29
- UPREP – Tuesday & Thursday, Fireside, Art Room, Gym, Classroom C/D, 9–10 AM
- AYSO – Tuesday–Thursday & Saturday
- Restoring Health reminder:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Music Room & WPAC will be occupied on Tuesdays
- Only WPAC will be used on Thursdays
- Fit Kids returning October 1–November 12, Wednesdays, 5–8 PM, in Fireside & Music Room
3️⃣ Facility Notices 🛠️
Facility Updates/Closures
- Thursday, September 18: The Free Weights area will be closed from 8:30–11:30 AM due to roof work above that area involving a crane.
- Friday, September 19: GR Gold “Back to Basketball” – 6–7:30 PM, Outdoor Courts (Gym blocked as backup). Free event for ages 8–14. Registration ends Thursday at 11:59 PM
Rentals
- Monday & Wednesday: East FC Fall Practices, 5–8 PM
- Wednesday: Potter’s House Gym, 1:30–2:30 PM (South Gym closed during this time)
- Friday, September 19: GRAB, Fireside C, 11:30 AM–1:15 PM
- Saturday, September 20: 9 in 9 Out LLC, Fireside, 8 AM–3 PM
- Saturday, September 20: East FC Games, 12:30–3 PM
- Sunday, September 21: East FC Games, 12:30–5:30 PM
Looking Ahead – Rentals & Events
- Saturday, September 27: Birthday Party, Fireside A/B, 12–3:30 PM
- Wednesday, October 1–Thursday, October 2: GR Symphony, Green Room, Music Room, WPAC, 8 AM–5 PM
4️⃣ Staff Announcements 🎉
Green Dot Moments & Staff Shoutouts
- Shout out to Cori for all her work on the slide – what a way to spend a week!
- Appreciation to Lily for being available and filling in where needed all week
- Thanks to Caroline and Ivy for all their hard work
- Shout out to Keely for her dedication in the kitchen
- Gratitude to everyone who helped during shutdown
- Shout out to the EmpowerU kids for pitching in during shutdown week!
- Thanks to all involved in shutdown week, especially for the treats!
- Shout out to Mike for coming in on Saturday to finish things up
- Kudos to all who worked to get the pool back to top shape
- Shout out to Jessica for updating all the emergency binders and posters
🎂 Birthdays This Past Week
- September 14 – Kaleb D.
- September 15 – Angela E.
- September 20 – Asa M.
- September 21 – Aaran B.
- September 21 – Victoria S.
- September 21 – Ashtyn J.
👋 Welcome New Staff
- [None this week]
📌 Open Positions at the Kroc Center
- Lifeguard
- Welcome Desk Attendant
- Fitness Attendant
- Building Supervisor
- UPREP Instructor
- Dance Instructor
- Swim Instructor
Apply here: grkroccenter.org/learn-more/careers
5️⃣ Reminders & Resources 📌
- Be sure to complete trainings you receive in Litmos!
✝️ Note from the Pastor
It’s Time To Make A Choice
God is a God of love; there is no doubt about that, but God is also a God who calls to be decisive in our relationship with Him. We see this reflected in Revelation 3:16: So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You cannot serve both God and the world- you must make a choice. God is a Holy God and He wants all of you.
We see Paul reference this type of indecisive lifestyle in several locations throughout his epistles. One in particular is James 3:11: Can both fresh water and saltwater flow from the same spring? Paul is telling the Church in Ephesus that if you chose to follow God, then you can’t follow the world at the same time.
The great news is that when we chose to follow Christ alone, we are then positioned to live a life in eternity, that is promised to us in Revelation 3:21: To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne. So, today, make the choice to commit fully to the Father and let the things of the world go.
🙏 Prayer Requests
- We pray for Captain Jack as he recovers from surgery. Praying for quick healing!
- We continue to pray for Julie Johnston, daughter of Lt. Colonels Jim and Janice Nauta.
