1️⃣ This Week’s Highlights
- Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The E.E.T. Committee will be handing out Shamrock Shakes today!
- We hope you had a great time working through the Fitness Bingo Challenge. Please hand in your completed cards to Margarita as soon as possible, and be sure to write your T-shirt size on the card.
2️⃣ Program Updates
- Winter 2 Session – Week 4
- Spring session registration continues.
- Camp registration continues.
- AYSO extended registration ends this Sunday.
- Spring season begins April 13.
- Volunteer coaches and referees are still needed.
3️⃣ Facility Notices 🛠️
Facility Updates/Closures
- None submitted this week.
Rentals
- Friday: AAAWM WPAC from 8:45 AM–12:15 PM
- Saturday: Baby Shower in Fireside C from 12:00–4:00 PM
4️⃣ Staff Announcements 🎉
Green Dot Moments & Staff Shoutouts
- Shout out to the front desk staff for their smiling faces and hard work this past weekend.
- Shout out to Jocelyn for her help with the scholarship process.
- Shout out to Major Heidi for her help in setting up a great group of church volunteers.
- Shout out to Ray for his intentional relationship building with members.
- Shout out to the Reeds for their work around the center.
- Shout out to Willow for jumping back in on the fitness floor.
- Shout out to Jessica for teaching a lifeguard class this past weekend.
- Shout out to Major Heidi for her intentional relationship building with staff and members.
- Shout out to Allison for all her work with program surveys.
🎂 Birthdays This Week
- Addison V – 3/16
- Jack H – 3/16
- Patrick T – 3/19
👋 Welcome New Staff
- Isaac V – Lifeguard
- Quinn S – Lifeguard
- Maddy M – Fitness Instructor
📌 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
- UPREP Instructor
- Director of Operations
- Apply here: grkroccenter.org/learn-more/careers
5️⃣ Reminders & Resources 📌
- Spring Break is April 6–10. Please keep it on your radar and make sure your department is covered if you are taking time off.
🙌 Missional Moment
The Salvation Army has used a military-style structure since its early years to bring order, clarity, and shared purpose to a growing movement. Under William Booth’s leadership, ranks such as Lieutenant, Captain, Major, and Colonel were introduced not to highlight status, but to strengthen mission efforts and support a unified commitment to sharing the Gospel. This structure reflected The Salvation Army’s calling to be a faithful force against sin and injustice, grounded in the belief that every person needs the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
These ranks were created to support accountability, leadership development, and effective ministry. Salvation Army officers are commissioned as ministers of the Gospel, called to care for people, preach holiness, and lead both spiritual and practical ministry. The structure helped ensure that wherever the Army served, the mission remained clear and consistent: proclaim the good news of Jesus, care for those in need, and invite people into a life transformed by the Holy Spirit.
Today, the officer ranking system still serves as a visible reminder of our shared calling. It points not to authority for its own sake, but to a life devoted to serving God and others. Each rank carries a deeper responsibility to lead with humility, serve with discipline, and advance Christ’s mission with steadfast faithfulness.
✝️ Note from the Pastor
Eternally Separated
1 Thessalonians 5:1–3; 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9
In these passages, the Apostle Paul reminds the church that Christ’s return is certain and will come suddenly, like a thief in the night. He also speaks plainly about the eternal consequence for those who do not know God or obey the Gospel: separation from His presence. This is not written simply to alarm us, but to awaken us. It is a call to live with readiness and to remember the eternal weight of the choices we make.
Paul’s warning shows us both the seriousness of sin and the urgency of God’s grace. Throughout Scripture, we see that separation from God is never His desire. From the beginning, God has pursued His people with mercy and redemption. Through Jesus Christ, He has made a way for all to be saved. Yet in His love, He also gives us the freedom to respond—to receive His grace or turn away from it.
This week, let us reflect on the urgency of the Gospel, not only for our own lives, but for the people around us. Eternal separation is real, but so is the gift of salvation. May we live surrendered to Christ, turn away from sin, and share His hope with others. Today is another opportunity to choose life, walk in the light, and help others encounter the grace of God that keeps us forever in His presence.
- Captain Jack Huffman
🙏 Prayer Requests
- Alexandra – Prayers for strength and peace through family changes, and for her children.
- Briaga – Prayers for good health and God’s blessing over her family.
- Gloria – Prayers for continued blessings and encouragement.
- Kayla – Prayers for her grandfather as he ages, and for her children.
- Laditra – Prayers for housing needs and for her child.
- Amy – Prayers for protection, healing, and support.
- Jessica – Prayers for housing needs and for her child.
