GCC News - September 16
REMINDER! 9AM OUTDOOR SERVICES CONTINUE

A reminder that due to the recent changes in mask mandates, we decided to continue to run the 9am Sunday service outdoors at Welton Plaza through the end of October. In the event of rain, the service will move indoors.
The GCC Preschool is celebrating 50 years of teaching this year and we will be celebrating with them on Sunday, September 19. We encourage everybody, including all past and current preschool families, to come and enjoy a cupcake with our preschool staff. The Preschool wing will also be open for you to tour after each service.
We will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of being on the GCC staff for our Preschool Director, Stacey Rowan. Congratulations Stacey!

TRUKIDS SUNDAY SCHOOL
We are opening classrooms for Sunday School starting this Sunday, September 19 during the 10:45 service. Please check your children in at the TruKids kiosk in the lobby. Birth thru 2 years old will go directly to the nursery. Three year olds thru fifth graders will go into the sanctuary where they will worship and hear the children's message. After the children's message all children 3 years old - 5th grade will be dismissed to the lobby. The 3-5 year olds (not in kindergarten) will be walked to the classroom in the preschool hallway and picked up from that classroom. The kindergarten - 5th grade students will start in Fellowship Hall and end in the gym. We are excited to return to using the curriculum "Gospel Project," which goes through the bible chronologically. If you have any questions, please email Carrie at carrieyeaman@gcchome.org
FELLOWSHIP TIME IS BACK!
Starting this Sunday (Sept. 19), we will be reintroducing Fellowship Time with coffee and snacks (individually wrapped) between the services.

To make this happen we need a team of volunteers to do setup and tear down. Setup happens before or during the first service. Tear down happens when the second service starts. The aim is to get enough people so that the commitment is just once a month. If you can help, please click HERE to sign up.
HELP WANTED!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
In past years, GCC has supported Operation Christmas Child through your generous donations of items to fill shoeboxes for boys and girls around the world.
We would love to do this again this fall but we need one or more people to champion the cause and take care of the logistics. The national campaign starts in mid-October, so if you are interested in helping, please contact Hank Rastelli HERE as soon as possible.
GCC ANNUAL REPORT

The 2021-21 GCC Annual Report is now available to read HERE. The report covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2021.
SAVE THE DATE - FALL FAMILY EVENT - OCTOBER 15
LOVE INC WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
9am - 4pm
@ Vertical Encounter Church

We are often unaware of the "hidden rules" that govern many aspects of life for us all. People in poverty are often in survival mode, and support systems taken for granted in middle class and wealth are largely nonexistent. Understanding these differences help us to build relationships with patience, generosity, and without judgment.

Love INC will be holding this workshop at partner church, Vertical Encounter 24 N. Chapel Street, Waukegan.

To reserve a spot at the workshop please click HERE

MOMS GROUPS
TUESDAY PM MOMS GROUP
6:30 - 8PM @ GCC
1st & 3rd Tuesday each month
Starting September 7

THURSDAY AM MOMS GROUP
10 - 11:30AM @ GCC
1st & 3rd Thursday each month
Starting September 9

Both of these groups will be reading and discussing "Get Out of Your Head" by Jennie Allen. Childcare is available. Please register for either group HERE.
LAKE COUNTY BIBLE STUDY
MONDAYS
7 - 8:30PM @ GCC
Starting September 13

This year the group will be studying Luke. The plan is to meet in person from September thru mid-December, then by Zoom for January thru March, and then back in person for April and May. Please register by contacting Tracy Kreb at Tracykreb@aol.com or at 312.231.1155


Sunday, September 19

9am Outdoor Worship
Outdoors at Welton Plaza (or indoors in the GCC Sanctuary if wet). Please bring your own chairs/blanket, sunscreen and water. For song lyrics you can view them on your mobile device or print them off beforehand HERE. A few printed copies will also be available. Note that GCC's WIFI does not extend into Welton Plaza. This service includes a short children's message but there is no Sunday school during this service time.

10:45am In Person Worship
In the GCC Sanctuary. This service includes a children's message and Sunday School for our TruKids aged 0 - 5th grade.

10:45am LiveStream
To watch the livestream at 10:45am, click HERE. Everyone is encouraged to log in early (any time after 10:35am) to interact via the chat feature and enjoy the prelude.

1:00pm Recorded Service on GCC Website
A recording of this morning's service will be available on the GCC website HERE by 1pm.
Gurnee Community Church
4555 Old Grand Avenue,
Gurnee IL 60031 
(847)336-2392