Bulletin
September 13, 2026
Announcements
GCC Spotify Channel
Our church loves to sing the truths of Scripture! Now you can hear the songs we sing on Sunday via our church Spotify channel. Share it with friends and family!
Children’s Classes
The first Sunday each month is Family Worship Sunday for children and parents to worship together in the sanctuary. The remaining Sundays we provide a children's class (2 years -- Kindergarten). Children can be checked in at the Geist Kids kiosk in the foyer. A Geist Children's Bulletin is available for children staying in the sanctuary to engage and participate in the corporate worship gathering.
Core Courses
Core Courses are at 9AM on Sundays.
Financial Update —August 2026 YTD
You can give by placing a check or cash in the white offering box just inside the main entrance, or online at geist.org/give.
Giving - $220,581
Expenses - $188,577
Budget - $203,173
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Member Meeting and Dinner
Today | September 13 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | GCC
Our dinner is a potluck. Bring your favorite “end-of-the-summer” dish to share with others. After dinner we will vote on a couple of items and hear ministry updates.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | September 17 | 10:30am-11:00am | Traditions at Brookside
Each week we go to the assisted living facility and hold a chapel service for the residents. Join us as we sing and share of the Lord through His Word!
Women’s Fall Bible Study
Thursday | September 17 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
All women are invited to join us for our fall Bible study! Each week we will memorize and study a new “Fighter Verse” to help us “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:12) together!
Men’s Beast Feast
Fri/Sat | September 18/19 | 5:00pm | Calvary Baptist Church, Greenwood
In place of our monthly men’s breakfast and book discussion, we invite you to join us at Calvary Baptist Church (Greenwood, IN) for their annual Beast Feast. This is a time for God-fearing men to be blessed feasting on rich food and rich biblical teaching. Sign-up at geist.org/events. The schedule is available there.
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE
1 John 1:9 (ESV)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
GCC Social
Want to be in touch with others in our congregation? Sign up for GCC Social. If you would like to be added, please email Sally Harvey at officeadmin@geist.org.
Sermon Discussion Questions
1. How would you describe the person of Jesus to someone who has never read the Bible? Consider the description John uses in his gospel and epistles. What are some key descriptions/terms that make your answer distinctly Christian?
2. What areas, ways, things could believers begin to look to for life apart from Christ? How can we know if we are moving in that direction? (i.e. indicators/warnings to look for in our life)
3. How does John’s use of the word “fellowship” inform and perhaps broaden your previous understanding of “fellowship?” How would a better understanding of our union/fellowship with other believers change the way we interact with them or influence how we view the church gathering?
4. Knowing John’s “joy” was inseparably tied to the validity of his readers’ salvation, how should this influence our interaction with and concern for others in the church or who claim to be a Christian?
Our church loves to sing the truths of Scripture! Now you can hear the songs we sing on Sunday via our church Spotify channel. Share it with friends and family!
Children’s Classes
The first Sunday each month is Family Worship Sunday for children and parents to worship together in the sanctuary. The remaining Sundays we provide a children's class (2 years -- Kindergarten). Children can be checked in at the Geist Kids kiosk in the foyer. A Geist Children's Bulletin is available for children staying in the sanctuary to engage and participate in the corporate worship gathering.
Core Courses
Core Courses are at 9AM on Sundays.
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
Financial Update —August 2026 YTD
You can give by placing a check or cash in the white offering box just inside the main entrance, or online at geist.org/give.
Giving - $220,581
Expenses - $188,577
Budget - $203,173
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Member Meeting and Dinner
Today | September 13 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | GCC
Our dinner is a potluck. Bring your favorite “end-of-the-summer” dish to share with others. After dinner we will vote on a couple of items and hear ministry updates.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | September 17 | 10:30am-11:00am | Traditions at Brookside
Each week we go to the assisted living facility and hold a chapel service for the residents. Join us as we sing and share of the Lord through His Word!
Women’s Fall Bible Study
Thursday | September 17 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
All women are invited to join us for our fall Bible study! Each week we will memorize and study a new “Fighter Verse” to help us “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:12) together!
Men’s Beast Feast
Fri/Sat | September 18/19 | 5:00pm | Calvary Baptist Church, Greenwood
In place of our monthly men’s breakfast and book discussion, we invite you to join us at Calvary Baptist Church (Greenwood, IN) for their annual Beast Feast. This is a time for God-fearing men to be blessed feasting on rich food and rich biblical teaching. Sign-up at geist.org/events. The schedule is available there.
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE
1 John 1:9 (ESV)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
GCC Social
Want to be in touch with others in our congregation? Sign up for GCC Social. If you would like to be added, please email Sally Harvey at officeadmin@geist.org.
Sermon Discussion Questions
1. How would you describe the person of Jesus to someone who has never read the Bible? Consider the description John uses in his gospel and epistles. What are some key descriptions/terms that make your answer distinctly Christian?
2. What areas, ways, things could believers begin to look to for life apart from Christ? How can we know if we are moving in that direction? (i.e. indicators/warnings to look for in our life)
3. How does John’s use of the word “fellowship” inform and perhaps broaden your previous understanding of “fellowship?” How would a better understanding of our union/fellowship with other believers change the way we interact with them or influence how we view the church gathering?
4. Knowing John’s “joy” was inseparably tied to the validity of his readers’ salvation, how should this influence our interaction with and concern for others in the church or who claim to be a Christian?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - #6
Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor - #606
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
1 Peter 2:24-25
Congregational Singing
Speak, O Lord - #29
Scripture Reading
John 19:31-37
Congregational Singing
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery - #180
Communion — Keep the Feast -#317
Congregational Singing
All Glory Be to Christ - #217
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: 1 John 1:5-10 — Pastor Matt
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - #6
Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor - #606
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
1 Peter 2:24-25
Congregational Singing
Speak, O Lord - #29
Scripture Reading
John 19:31-37
Pastoral Prayer
- Harvest Church (Brian White)
- Indianapolis Theological Seminary
- Harvest Church (Brian White)
- Indianapolis Theological Seminary
Sermon
1 John 1:1-4 — Pastor MattCongregational Singing
Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery - #180
Communion — Keep the Feast -#317
Congregational Singing
All Glory Be to Christ - #217
Benediction