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Meeting together is valued highly at GOCC for the sake of coming together to learn, grow and encourage one another along in this journey called life. With that being said we are working hard to be not only hearers of the God's Word, but doers of the God Word.
Below are some local and international groups that we have teamed up with to Love People.
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The Open Arms Community Center's mission is to provide access to food to hungry people in our community.
Through the Open Arms Food Pantry, we give food directly to people who need food.
Visit their website to find out more ways to get involved or to donate to the Open Arms Food Pantry.
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To help provide students with the nutritional building blocks to thrive in school, qualifying students in Woodford County receive free or reduced lunches through their local school.
But What About the Weekends?
The Weekend Snackpac Project extends that service to the weekend by providing a free sack lunch for students who qualify for free or reduced lunches.
How You Can Help. . . (Download Information Below Here  )
For an estimated cost of $12 per child each month, you can make a difference! Last school year, we supplied approximately 24 SnackPacs to students at Metamora Grade School. This year, due to an increase in need at Metamora Grade School we will now be sending 55 SnackPacs per week as well as adding 20 SnackPacs for Metamora Township High School and 10 SnackPacs for Germantown Schools. With the large increase in SnackPacs needed we would love to have you support! You can get involved by donating the items listed below or by getting involved monetarily.
REQUESTED FOOD ITEMS: (Name Brands are for Reference not Required)
- Applesauce Cups
- Breakfast Bars
- Campbell’s Soup at Hand
- Capri Sun
- Cheese & cracker packages (no peanut butter, please)
- Chef Boyardee Mini-Pastas
- Easy Mac & Cheese
- Fruit Cups
- Granola Bars
- Juice Box (100% juice only)
- Microwave Popcorn
- Mini Cereal Boxes
- Oatmeal Packets (Instant)
- Pretzels
- Raisins
- Ramen Noodles
If you would like to contribute to this project, please send donations (checks made out to "Great Oaks Community Church" with "Snackpac" in the memo line) to:
Great Oaks Community Church
515 St. Rt. 116
Germantown Hills, IL 61548
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These opportunities begin with the Basque Students coming over in June via the Summer in the USA program. Summer in the USA goals are to help the Basque Students in Learning English, Having Fun, Making Friends and Becoming Family.
We are excited each year to host the Basque Students here in Germantown Hills, IL and to have them be a part of our Church family here at Great Oaks Community Church.
To find out ways that you can get involved please contact the church office at
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