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SERVE exists to connect and empower Christian Leaders to fulfill the Great Commission.

Hi SERVE Network!

Please join in for these great opportunities to connect.

*Someone asked if the event was sold out. Nope! We had a glitch with ticketing but it is not sold out. Please come even if you can't get a ticket.

SERVE> Network Gathering for Green Bay and the region is on Jan. 23rd at Salvation Army on Union Court at 12noon! Free lunch with registration.
12 NOON Doors Open
12:15 pm Devotion/Prayer & Grab Lunch.
12:20ish pm Program & Presentations
Meet Major Catherine Fitzgerald, Salvation Army
Amber Rockey, partnering to create a Kindgom Marketplace Digital Community ☝️☝️☝️ This is exciting! You do not want to miss it!
Selena Darrow, Rooted Inc., update on Food in NEW
Sherri Baierl – walk through CommUnity Gatherings and the EXPO--vision for the future
12:45 pm Time to Connect
1:05 pm Tours if requested
2:00 pm Doors Close/Cleanup
SERVE> Educators' EXPO is on Jan 25th at Cup O'Joy! 10a - 4p. All the details, schedule, speakers and door prizes are at this link. Alternatives to public education. Would you please share this with your church, social media, friends? Would you share with people you know who are searching for answers and connections? Duke Pesta's Podcast. AND The Homeschool Loft Cast 2.0 aired a Podcast all about the EXPO!
servewi.com for the event page
Preview the program
10:20a speaker 1: David Roth: Christian Education starts with the Family
1:00p speaker 2: Duke Pesta: "It Won't Happen in My School!"- The State of Public Education in America Today

Thank you for loving and serving our community in Jesus' name,

The SERVE> Network Gathering Green Bay & Fox Valley is Jan. 23rd at Salvation Army on Union Ct!

The SERVE> Educators' EXPO is Jan. 25th, 2025 at Cup O'Joy!

More about the EXPO!

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Vision--God is Doing a New Thing

The era of the competitive divided church is over. Friendship and trust is the new foundation. The groups that can link arms and share resources are the ones that will thrive.

I'm excited about the potential of the EXPO, not because it points families to options that disciple their kids, not because it is the first big step toward a regional community, not because I get to see so many of my favorite people even though those things are all true and wonderful. I am excited about the EXPO because it lays the groundwork for the new move of God in this area; it is a model for what can happen when a group of Christian Leaders truly care about the best interest of the community. Referrals shared resources, collaborations, and needs being met are the natural outpouring of these relationships. It is a work of God. It is the praise of my heart.

The List:

Bibles! If you need Bibles reach out. We still have quite a few to give!
What's Happening in AI this month. And last month: What's Happening in AI Info sheet from Eric Swanson
On Jan 7th, St. John's had its highest population of 159. Pray for staff & resources.
Storybrand.ai offers a free tagline and brandscript
Every Home , Prayer Watch.
GLOO is 40% off right now. There is a free version, and the + version, the subscription offers extended options to reach people.
Made New: Looking for an online discipleship resource for new believers? Check out Palau's resource, Made New. New believers will receive regular emails that cover discipleship topics on the basics of faith, with videos by Andrew and Wendy Palau. Access it for free here!
Vanderbloomen State of the Church
The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation is accepting applications for the following funding opportunities: Applications Open: Winter Grants Cycles. Application Deadline: January 11. Funds for Greater Green Bay – This general granting program is open to all nonprofits. We consider all proposals, with priority to requests that align with the following community focus areas: arts and culture, basic needs, education, environment and conservation, health and wellness, human services, older adults, public benefit and community improvement, and youth development. Application Deadline: January 11. Award Amounts: Up to $20,000. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yNKYYh
New Season for Women's Community-Wide Bible Study contact g Renée Michels Lubinski 920.241.1227 or revreneeL7@gmail.com to get on their list.
The Seven Communication Frequencies by Erwin McManus
The Prayer Canopy -- please sign up at this link -- you or your organization. And spread the word.
We are still rebuilding the SERVE> social media sites. If you are on Facebook please follow /SERVENetworkGB and /SERVENetworkWI.
Call for Announcements: at any time, please share your updates and announcements, please keep them coming! Email .
Monthly SERVE> CommUnity Gatherings for Green Bay and Fox Valley each month of 2025. All the details, agendas, & speakers for these two are at this link.

Resource Links

The State of Our Pastors--Barna and NFC
Every School,--sponsor a school
Prayer app: app.gloo.us
Greater GB Blueprint to Prevent and End Homelessness
Shelter Report
Food Security Report
Our Asset Map. Please edit/ add your details.
A list of unreached regions around the world-Finishing the Task.
GB Area Life Study
Brown County Resource Handbook 2022
Community Heath and Well-Being Report-- via Wello

Outreach ideas:

Have a movie night for free in your auditorium for the community. Send letters/care packages to troops. Have a community food drive. Have a community blood drive. Organize a community healthcare event. Allow the local school district to hold meetings at your facility. Establish a computer center at your facility for after-school learning. Conduct a gasoline "buy-down" where you offset the cost of fuel for people. Have a Babysitting night where your staff and volunteers will watch children dropped off at your business. Provide clothes to schools for low income students or other places. Organize a community clean-up event. Provide backpacks stocked with school supplies to unprivileged elementary school. Bring coffee, donuts, and snacks to local schools - thanking teachers.