Bulletin
March 8, 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 —January 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 - $36,296
Expenses - $30,552
Budget - $29,552
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | March 12 | 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!
Men’s Breakfast and Book Discussion
Saturday | March 21 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC
Men of all ages are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss the book “Devoted to God” by Sinclair B. Ferguson. Even if you haven’t read it, come and enjoy the fellowship while hearing how the Lord has used this book in the lives of other men.
GCC Social
Want to be in touch with others in our congregation? Sign up for GCC Social. If you have not signed up and would like to be added, please email Sally Harvey at officeadmin@geist.org.
Sermon Discussion Questions
1. How does God’s pursuant love for you pictured in the Song of Songs encourage your faith and bring you comfort? How does God’s love for you spur you on to draw near to God? How does the picture of Christ’s delight in the church and the intimacy we enjoy with him cause you to increasingly long for His appearing?
2. What desires are you fostering and feeding in your life? How might those desires (whether sinful or not) diminish your desire and pursuit of you spouse, the church, and ultimately the Lord? What are you doing (or could you do) to pursue and fan the flame of desire in those relationships?
3. How would you describe the Song of Solomon in a short sentence or two? Why do God’s people need this book of the Bible? How has it brought encouragement to you so that you might have hope? (Romans 15:4)
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.
- Rooted in Christ: Studying the book of Colossians
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
Financial Update —January 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 - $36,296
Expenses - $30,552
Budget - $29,552
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | March 12 | 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!
Men’s Breakfast and Book Discussion
Saturday | March 21 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC
Men of all ages are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss the book “Devoted to God” by Sinclair B. Ferguson. Even if you haven’t read it, come and enjoy the fellowship while hearing how the Lord has used this book in the lives of other men.
GCC Social
Want to be in touch with others in our congregation? Sign up for GCC Social. If you have not signed up and would like to be added, please email Sally Harvey at officeadmin@geist.org.
Sermon Discussion Questions
1. How does God’s pursuant love for you pictured in the Song of Songs encourage your faith and bring you comfort? How does God’s love for you spur you on to draw near to God? How does the picture of Christ’s delight in the church and the intimacy we enjoy with him cause you to increasingly long for His appearing?
2. What desires are you fostering and feeding in your life? How might those desires (whether sinful or not) diminish your desire and pursuit of you spouse, the church, and ultimately the Lord? What are you doing (or could you do) to pursue and fan the flame of desire in those relationships?
3. How would you describe the Song of Solomon in a short sentence or two? Why do God’s people need this book of the Bible? How has it brought encouragement to you so that you might have hope? (Romans 15:4)
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
O Worship the King - #9
The Sands of Time are Sinking
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon —1 John 1:8-9
Congregational Singing
The Church's One Foundation - #466
Scripture Reading — Revelation 19:6-9
Pastoral Prayer
Fairest Lord Jesus - #204
We Will Feast in the House of Zion - #894
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: Jeremiah — Pastor David
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- Rooted in Christ: Studying the book of Colossians
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
O Worship the King - #9
The Sands of Time are Sinking
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon —1 John 1:8-9
Congregational Singing
The Church's One Foundation - #466
Scripture Reading — Revelation 19:6-9
Pastoral Prayer
– Crossroads Community Church (Scott Dean)
– Supported Workers: Indianapolis Theological Seminary
Sermon
Song of Solomon — Pastor Matt
Congregational SingingFairest Lord Jesus - #204
We Will Feast in the House of Zion - #894
Benediction