1️⃣ This Week’s Highlights
- Please join us this Thursday, June 18 from 12–1 PM for the first E.E.T Committee Backyard BBQ of the summer!
- All Kroc Krew are invited to join outside under the fitness floor balcony for a time of fun, food, and time to connect with fellow staff.
- This Friday, June 19th (Juneteenth) is an admin holiday.
- The Kroc will remain OPEN for regular operations.
2️⃣ Program Updates
- Summer 1 Session Week 2
- Summer 2 Session opens for registration on June 22nd
- Camp Kroc Week 3 closes for registration Thursday
- Camp Kroc Week 4 closes for registration Wednesday (will most likely be extended)
3️⃣ Facility Notices 🛠️
Facility Updates/Closures
- No facility closures were submitted for this week.
Rentals
- Monday–Tuesday: Alliance Soccer Tryouts – Fields
- 5:30-8:30 PM
- Saturday: Retirement Party – Fireside
- 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
4️⃣ Staff Announcements 🎉
👋 Welcome New Staff
- Kelly Sowle – Fitness Instructor. Kelly is a current member, and she will serve as a backup group ex instructor. She has experience in aerobics and yoga but is also taking the Club Connect training to get the older adult fitness specialization.
Green Dot Moments & Staff Shoutouts
- Shoutout to Lisa and Joselyn for helping out with program guide reviews in Jessica’s absence.
- Shoutout to Allison and the aquatics staff for working through this complicated program transition to Summer 1.
- Shoutout to Brian and Heidi for their encouragement and love to the Kroc staff. You will be missed!
- Shoutout to Carter for picking up extra shifts on the fitness floor.
- Shoutout to the aquatics staff for keeping their department running smoothly in James’s absence.
- Shoutout to the day camp staff for making it through the first week of camp.
- Shoutout to Sammie, Pete, and Liam for problem solving issues during day camp sign in Monday morning.
📌 Open Positions at the Kroc Center
- Lifeguard
- Fitness Attendant
- Welcome Desk Attendant
- Dance Instructor
- Swim Instructor
Apply here: grkroccenter.org/learn-more/careers
5️⃣ Reminders & Resources 📌
- Upcoming Holiday: Friday, July 3rd and Monday, July 6th are admin holidays. The Kroc is CLOSED Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day. Please plan ahead to ensure your department is covered.
- Adult Drop-In Art fees have recently increased to help cover instructor and supply costs. Some regular participants may have questions or concerns, so please support Jess, Lisa, and the Fine Arts team by helping communicate this update with understanding and consistency.
🙌 Missional Moment
The Salvation Army’s “Hallelujah Lassies”
In 1887, two young Salvation Army officers, Captain Mary Murray and Captain Frances Reed, answered an extraordinary call. At the request of The Salvation Army’s founder, William Booth, they left England and sailed across the Atlantic to begin Salvation Army work in Newfoundland. They became known as the “Hallelujah Lassies.”
Like Abram in Genesis 12, they left behind everything familiar—family, culture, and security—to follow God’s call into the unknown. Traveling by boat, horseback, and on foot through harsh conditions, they preached the Gospel, cared for the poor, and established corps in communities that had never before experienced Salvation Army ministry.
Their story reminds us that faith often requires movement. God still calls His people to step beyond comfort and trust Him with the journey. Whether our mission field is across the ocean or across the street, we are invited to go where God leads, believing that He is already at work ahead of us.
✝️ Note from the Pastor
Called To Go: Faith that Steps in the Unknown
The call of God often leads us beyond what is familiar and comfortable. In Genesis 12:1-9, God called Abram to leave his country, his people, and his father’s household to go to a land that God would show him. The remarkable part of Abram’s story is not that he had all the answers—it is that he obeyed before he knew the destination. By faith, Abram stepped into the unknown, trusting that the God who called him would also guide him. His journey reminds us that faith is not merely believing God’s promises but actively following Him even when the path ahead is unclear.
Abram’s obedience reveals an important truth about the Christian life: God often unfolds His plan one step at a time. We naturally desire certainty, maps, and guarantees, yet God frequently calls His people to trust His character more than their circumstances. Wherever Abram traveled, he built altars to the Lord, demonstrating that worship remained central to his journey. Even amid uncertainty, he paused to remember God’s faithfulness. In the same way, our spiritual journey is strengthened when we anchor ourselves in worship, prayer, and trust in God’s promises rather than in our own understanding.
Perhaps God is calling you to take a step of faith today—a new ministry, a difficult conversation, an act of obedience, or a season of waiting that requires trust. The good news is that the God who called Abram is the same God who leads us today. We may not always know where the road leads, but we can be certain of the One who walks with us. As we follow Christ, may we have the courage to step into the unknown, trusting that God’s purposes are always greater than our fears and His promises are always faithful.
🙏 Prayer Requests
- Kelsey — Pray for my grandpa, John, as he has been experiencing health challenges.
- Sheree — Please pray for me and my family.
- Jhoana — Please pray for me and my family, especially my mother.
- Kimberly — Pray for the mother of the Fitzgerald family as she battles aggressive multiple sclerosis.
- Alberta — Pray for healing as she is currently in the hospital. Also pray for my daughter as she faces challenges with her job and housing situation.