1️⃣ This Week’s Highlights
- The Kroc Center is turning 16 this month! If you want to help us celebrate, we are encouraging staff to participate in a sweet 16 social media post. If interested, please send Amanda a photo of your 16-year-old self.
- Email Amanda at amanda.bridle@usc.salvationarmy.org
2️⃣ Program Updates
- Fall 1 Session Week 5
- Fall 2 program registration continues
3️⃣ Facility Notices 🛠️
Facility Updates/Closures
Rentals
- Monday and Wednesday: Alliance Soccer Practice – Fields
- 5:30–8:30 PM
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: AYSO – Fields
- See CA for times
- Friday: GRAB – Fireside C
- 11 AM–1 PM
- Saturday: Korean Connection – Fireside, Green Room, Music Room, WPAC
- 12–4 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: East FC and Alliance – Outside
- See CA for times
- Sunday: Lifeguard In-Service – Pool
- 1–5 PM
4️⃣ Staff Announcements 🎉
👋 Welcome New Staff
- Ruth Montiel, a new Child Watch attendant, has started this week. If you see her, wish her a warm welcome to the Kroc Krew!
Green Dot Moments & Staff Shoutouts
- Shoutout to Amanda for doing an amazing job in marketing.
- Shoutout to Jess and Sammie for helping Allison with field rentals.
- Shoutout to the Kroc Church kitchen volunteers, Ramona and Tammy, who work hard to serve the church community with their cooking.
- Shoutout to Lily and Jonathan for covering the Welcome Desk and outdoor attendant on Sunday last minute.
- Shoutout to Adriana for covering extra hours at the desk on Saturday.
- Shoutout to Pete for handling things on the weekends in good spirits.
- Shoutout to Graedan and Asha in aquatics for their hard work this week.
- Shoutout to everyone here supporting Caity as she learns and gets acclimated in her new role.
- Shoutout to Jess for supporting and helping Amanda find community partners.
📌 Open Positions at the Kroc Center
- Aquatics Lead
- Boxing Instructor
- Child Watch Attendant
- Fitness Lead
- General Manager
- Lifeguard
- Swim Instructor
- Welcome Desk Attendant
Apply here: grkroccenter.org/learn-more/careers
5️⃣ Reminders & Resources 📌
- Any marketing requests can be submitted here. Using this link automatically adds the requests to the marketing to-do list and ensures it gets taken care of ASAP!
- Similarly, for any printing needs, please use this form here.
- Annual benefit enrollment is now open! Please be sure to enroll for benefits sooner than later so that there is time to address any questions or issues that might come up.
- You will need to complete your enrollment even if you are keeping the same benefits.
- Please consider enrolling in the optional 403(b) program to prepare for retirement.
🙌 Missional Moment
Put My Name on It
Numbers 6:22–27
God’s blessing was never intended to stop with those who recieve it. When the Lord placed His name upon Israel, He set them apart to reflect His character to the nations around them. Today, as followers of Christ, we have that same opportunity to become living expressions of His love, grace, and peace in a world desperately searching for hope.
Your missional challenge this week: Be intentional about placing God’s name on your actions by becoming a blessing to someone else. Reach out to someone who is discouraged, offer a word of encouragement, extend forgiveness, or meet a practical need without expecting anything in return. Before you leave each morning, pray, “Lord, let my life reflect Your name today. Use me to bring Your blessing to someone who needs to experience Your love.”
Remember, we do not simply receive God’s vlessing; we are called to become a blessing! When others encounter us, may they experience the kindness, compassion, and peace of the One whose name we proudly bear.
✝️ Note from the Pastor
Put My Name on It
Numbers 6:22–27
In Numbers 6:22–
27, God instructed Moses to tell Aaron and his sons to speak a blessing over the people of Israel. This blessing was more than a prayer for protection, favor, and peace; it was a declaration that God’s presence would remain with His people. The Lord concluded with a powerful promise: “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them” (Numbers 6:27). God wanted His people to know that they belonged to Him, were covered by His grace, and carried His name wherever they went.
What a beautiful reminder that God’s blessing is not simply about what He gives us, but about whose we are! When God places His name upon us, He identifies us as His own. His name represents His character, faithfulness, holiness, and unfailing love. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to live in a way that reflects the One whose name we bear. We do not earn His blessing through our goodness; rather, His grace transforms us and calls us to a life of holiness, obedience, and faithful service.
This week, remember that you carry something far greater than a title, reputation, or earthly identity. You carry the name of the Lord! Let His love me evident in you conversations, His grace in your relationships, and His peace in your circumstances. Wherever God leads you, be intentional about representing Him well. May others recognize His presence through the way you live, love, and serve. When God puts His name on our lives, we have the privilege and responsibility of making His name known!
🙏 Prayer Requests
- Jasmine J. — Pray for her and her children, as well as everyone in need during this time.
- Shikeeta Nelson — Pray for peace and comfort for those grieving lost loved ones and for her family to find a permanent home.
- Anjana Sarki — Pray for her two children, her parents, and her church.
- Alice Smith — Pray for strength in the Lord as she grieves the passing of her mother.