1️⃣ This Week’s Highlights
- Next week is Spring Break. We expect the Kroc Center to be much busier throughout the week. Thankfully, the E.E.T. Committee will be providing snacks for staff all week in the admin conference room.
2️⃣ Program Updates
- Winter 2 Session – Week 6
- Spring session registration continues.
- Camp registration continues.
- AYSO extended registration ends Friday.
- AYSO spring season starts April 13.
3️⃣ Facility Notices 🛠️
Rentals
- Tuesday: GR Rec Volleyball
- Gym
- 8:00–10:00 PM
- New round begins this week and runs through May 5
4️⃣ Staff Announcements 🎉
Green Dot Moments & Staff Shoutouts
- Shout out to Lucy for welcoming members by name and making them feel welcome.
- Shout out to Lucy for filling in at the last minute this morning.
- Shout out to Jennifer for her decorations in the Child Watch room.
- Shout out to James and Cori for their work with the swim lesson surveys.
- Shout out to Rhonda for her help directing people during the stairs project.
- Shout out to Eddie for his work on the heating and cooling in the admin office.
- Shout out to Eddie for fixing a leak in the Reids’ office.
- Shout out to Captain Jack and Major Carol for welcoming the Reids to the Kroc Center.
- Shout out to Suzanne for getting certified in Bodystep.
- Shout out to those who help with the Loop program.
- Shout out to Greg for doing such a great job encouraging people to get involved with Sunday music.
- Shout out to Jim for helping Sammie with IT issues.
- Shout out to everyone who was patient with the stairs project.
- Shout out to Bailey for teaching the babysitter course.
- Shout out to Pete for his work on Saturday.
- Shout out to the staff who are here on Wednesday nights.
- Shout out to the rec staff for their work with a group of boys from the church in the gym.
- Shout out to Joselyn for doing a great job managing building setups.
🎂 Birthdays This Week
- Albert M – 4/03
- Charlotte R – 4/05
👋 Welcome New Staff
- Asha P – Lifeguard
📌 Open Positions at the Kroc Center
- Lifeguard
- Aquatics Lead
- Fitness Attendant
- Day Camp Lead
- Day Camp Counselor
- Day Camp Counselor Part Time
- Swim Instructor
- Director of Operations
- Apply here: grkroccenter.org/learn-more/careers
5️⃣ Reminders & Resources 📌
- Good Friday is an admin holiday.
- The Kroc Center will be closed on Easter Sunday, except for Kroc Church services.
🙌 Missional Moment
Throughout its history, The Salvation Army has embraced simple yet powerful symbols to communicate the gospel, and the palm frond on Palm Sunday stands as one of those enduring expressions. Rooted in the account of Matthew 21:1–11, early Salvationists carried forward the tradition of waving palms as an outward sign of praise, remembrance, and public witness. In open-air meetings and corps gatherings, palm branches became more than decoration—they were a visible declaration that Jesus is King.
Historically, the Army’s use of the palm frond aligned with its mission to bring the message of Christ into the streets. Just as the crowds lined the road into Jerusalem, Salvationists often gathered in public spaces, waving palms, singing hymns, and proclaiming salvation. The palm became a bridge between Scripture and mission—linking the ancient cry of “Hosanna” with the Army’s ongoing call to share the good news with all people, especially those outside traditional church walls.
Today, the palm frond continues to invite reflection and response. It challenges us not only to celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry but to actively participate in His mission. As we hold or wave the palm, we are reminded that our faith is not meant to remain private—it is meant to be lived out boldly. This week, may we carry that same spirit of praise and witness, lifting high the name of Jesus not only in our worship, but in our daily lives and service to others.
✝️ Note from the Pastor
The King Who Comes in Humility
In Matthew 21:1–11, Jesus enters Jerusalem not on a war horse, but on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and revealing the nature of His kingdom. The crowds gather, laying down cloaks and palm branches, shouting “Hosanna to the Son of David!” They recognize Him as the promised King, yet many still misunderstand the kind of victory He has come to bring. This moment, known as the Triumphal Entry, is both a celebration and a foreshadowing of the cross that lies ahead.
Theologically, this passage reminds us that God’s ways often challenge our expectations. Jesus comes not in power as the world defines it, but in humility, peace, and surrender. He is the King who conquers not through force, but through sacrificial love. The same voices that cry “Hosanna” will soon fall silent or turn away, revealing how easily human praise can shift when God’s plan does not align with our desires.
As we reflect on this entry into Jerusalem, we are invited to consider how we receive Christ today. Do we welcome Him only when He meets our expectations, or do we follow Him even when His way leads us toward surrender and transformation? This week, let us lay down our own expectations, much like the cloaks on the road, and truly make room for the King who comes in humility, bringing salvation, peace, and new life.
– Captain Jack Huffman
🙏 Prayer Requests
- Jaylin – for her life to get on track
- Isabel – for her life and her son
- Samantha – for her friend’s healing from cancer
- Ashley – for health, wellness, finances, family, and work
- Ronda – for the families of those who have had friends and family pass away this week, both old and young
