Moving Into January!
As we step into a new year, we’re filled with anticipation for all the ways Christ will move in and through our church family in the months ahead. Before we embrace what’s next, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude. Your dedication, kindness, and steady presence continue to shape our community in meaningful, Christ‑centered ways. Because of your faithful, joyful service, our church reflects His love in ways that bring life and hope to others. We’re deeply thankful to begin this new year alongside you.
Here’s what's going on in January:
Launching January 18, you can explore serving globally through Summer 2026 global(×) Journeys. Want to grow your faith, give hope to others, enact positive change, explore other cultures, expand your worldview, and see God in a new light? Our Global X Journey is open for the 2026 Summer Registration. Whether you'd like to serve locally or internationally, there are many opportunities for you and your family.
Rounding out to the end of the month Middle schoolers will be heading to Transit Weekend for an in‑town retreat happening January 30–February 1. And for those who don’t have middle schoolers but feel led to serve, we would so appreciate your help!
We can’t wait to experience the new year with you!
Also looking into the beginning of February:
On February 1, we’ll have the Parenting Workshop from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Theater. On February 4, we are hosting a Leadership Labs event that will be taking place at Gwinnett Church. Doors will open at 7:00 a.m., and service will start at 7:30 a.m.
On Sunday, February, Wamba Land will be having its Wamba Land Jersey Day. Your kiddos can come dressed in their favorite sports jersey. No matter the sport, come repping your favorite team! Also taking place on February 8, after the 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services, our UpStreet environment will be hosting Jump Start.
Taking place the weekend of February 6–8, we will have IO WKND happening for our high school students. Students will be able to enjoy inspiring sessions, meaningful worship, quality small group time, and tons of fun.
Foundations registration is now open! This workshop is focused on how to gain a deeper understanding of the Bbible and& how to read it well. This Bbible study will be taking place on February 10 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gwinnett Church student building.
Sunday Details
Message: Who Needs Church? Part 4 | Joel Thomas
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OUR VISION AND VALUES
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Come Prepared
Be Joyful
Make it Personal
Volunteer Schedule
9:15 a.m. Team Schedule
8:15 a.m. - Arrive to Volunteer Central
8:20 a.m. - Team Meeting
8:40 a.m. - In Positions
9:15 a.m. - Service begins
10:10 a.m. - Return to positions for “fond farewell”
10:40 a.m. - Dismissed
11:15 a.m. Team Schedule
10:15 a.m. - Arrive to Volunteer Central
10:20 a.m. - Team Meeting
10:40 a.m. - In Positions
11:15 a.m. - Service begins
12:10 p.m. - Return to positions for “fond farewell”
12:40 p.m. - Dismissed
Uniform
Events
Summer 2026 global(×) Journeys
Grow your faith, give hope to others, enact positive change, explore other cultures, expand your worldview, and see God in a new light. It all happens on a global(x) journey.
Our 2026 Summer journey applications open January 18–February 9.
Transit Weekend
At Transit Weekend, students will experience exciting and helpful sessions, quality time with their small groups, and an afternoon of free-time fun—all this without leaving town!
Our main sessions are held at our local churches, and small groups will spend the night in host homes.
January 30–February 1
Parenting Workshop
Your kids live in a world of constant distraction. Getting them to focus and head in the right direction is a real challenge. They need your guidance more than ever. In this workshop, we'll hear from Licensed Professional Counselor, Josh Thames, and talk through real-life strategies to help build resilience, focus, and executive functioning.
February 1 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | Theater
Leadership Labs
The Middle Management Multiplier: How to Turn Friction into Momentum
Those who lead teams, departments, and projects are tasked with executing strategies set by executives. Often, however, the people in the middle are overlooked, under-resourced, and rarely leveraged in the most effective way. The result is predictable: friction grows, momentum slows, and even the best strategies stall.
In this talk, Rick Packer uncovers why the middle of the organization is not the problem but the multiplier. Designed for both executives and middle managers, this session offers practical strategies that healthy organizations use to empower, equip, and align leaders in the middle. Executives will gain a clearer understanding of how to better support execution, while middle managers will walk away with language, clarity, and confidence to lead change more effectively.
February 7 | 7:00 p.m.
Gwinnett Church
io wknd
As our students navigate life, they often get caught up in the games people play as they try to fit in and figure out who they want to be. With the constant influence of social media, it’s easy to see how they struggle with comparison and an unrealistic view of living their best life. It’s also easy to see why they find it hard to stand up for what they believe or do what is right when faced with pressure.
We want to help students break free from the social pressures and find out how God’s truth can guide their daily lives.
IO WKND will be jam-packed with inspiring sessions, meaningful worship, quality small group time, and tons of fun. This is a perfect event for your student to bring a friend!
Jump Start
Faith can be a big thing to explain to your kids, and they may have questions along the way.
Jump Start is a 15-minute presentation where parents and kids learn together what it means to put their trust in Jesus. It’s designed to help parents jump-start a conversation about faith. We’ll get the conversation started and give you a tool to help continue it at home.
February 8 | 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m.
Gwinnett Church | UpStreet
Foundations
How to Read the Bible Well
Reading the Bible well can change the focus of your daily life, soften your heart, improve your relationships, and contribute to a sense of peace and satisfaction.
However, reading the Bible can also seem overwhelming. Some parts of the Bible are simple and easy to apply while others are complex.
Join us for Foundations: How to Read the Bible Well. In this interactive workshop, we’ll learn a practical, three-step process for understanding what we read in the Bible.
February 10 and 17 | 6:30 p.m.
Gwinnett Church | Student Building
To find all of our upcoming events, visit the Gwinnett Church Top 3 page.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Upcoming birthdays
Kavitha Christopher — January 1
Chris Arnett — January 2
Susan Burdick — January 2
Brandon Norris — January 2
Harry Apollon — January 3
Jana Bearden — January 3
Jimmy Min — January 7
Kathleen Casey — January 11
Luis Gonzalez — January 11
Kevin Johnson — January 11
Megan Neese — January 11
David Rohletter — January 11
Jedi Snellgrove — January 13
Cary Warren — January 14
Anita Coppedge — January 15
Shirley Asafo‑Boakye — January 19
Pedro Suarez — January 21
Danthy Nguyen — January 22
Chrystal Clifton — January 24
Elisha McKenzie — January 28
