Bulletin
May 11, 2025
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 —March 2025 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 - $80,277
Expenses - $74,464
Budget - $74,525
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | May 15 | 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 our Lord through His Word!
Men’s Breakfast and Book Discussion
Saturday | May 17 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC Resource Room
The men of GCC are invited to join us as we discuss “Disciplines of a Godly Man” by R. Kent Hughes. Even if you haven’t read the book, come and enjoy the fellowship while hearing how the Lord has used this book in the lives of other men.
Member’s Meeting and Dinner
Sunday | May 18 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | GCC
Join us for a member meeting and a taco bar potluck dinner! Bring your favorite taco toppings. As we share a meal, we will fellowship, welcome new members, pray together, and hear missionary updates and ongoing evangelism efforts.
Ladies Reading Group
Thursday | May 29 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Anna Walker’s Home
All women are invited! Read through “Waiting Isn’t a Waste” by Pastor Mark Vroegop, and then join us to discuss how the Lord is working in our waiting. The discussion will be led by Kristine Gilbertson, using the questions provided at the end of each chapter. On May 29, we will discuss chapters 4-6. Ask Anna or Kristine if you have any questions. There are copies available for purchase in the church café.
Service Opportunities
Geist Kids: Contact Jeff Woodhouse at woodhouse789@gmail.com
Audio/Visual: Contact John Dennert at j.dennert@sbcglobal.net
Music: Contact Dustin Phillips at dustin.phillips.it@gmail.com or Sally Harvey at officeadmin@geist.org
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. Given Paul’s emphasis on the divine source for brotherly love, how can you strive to better understand and live out brotherly love? What role does the Holy Spirit have in this work? (See Galatians 5:22,25)
2. Given the call to love “all the brothers throughout Macedonia” (vs. 10), how should Christians today express love for the broader body of Christ beyond their local church? How does union with Christ shape our communion with all believers, near and far?
3. How do Paul’s directions in 4:11 of a faithful, humble provision reflect God’s design for daily life? In what way does living quietly and working diligently provide a faithful witness to outsiders? (4:12) How does this impact the way you view work and interact with co-workers?
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.
- The Baptist Catechism
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
Financial Update —March 2025 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 - $80,277
Expenses - $74,464
Budget - $74,525
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | May 15 | 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 our Lord through His Word!
Men’s Breakfast and Book Discussion
Saturday | May 17 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC Resource Room
The men of GCC are invited to join us as we discuss “Disciplines of a Godly Man” by R. Kent Hughes. Even if you haven’t read the book, come and enjoy the fellowship while hearing how the Lord has used this book in the lives of other men.
Member’s Meeting and Dinner
Sunday | May 18 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | GCC
Join us for a member meeting and a taco bar potluck dinner! Bring your favorite taco toppings. As we share a meal, we will fellowship, welcome new members, pray together, and hear missionary updates and ongoing evangelism efforts.
Ladies Reading Group
Thursday | May 29 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Anna Walker’s Home
All women are invited! Read through “Waiting Isn’t a Waste” by Pastor Mark Vroegop, and then join us to discuss how the Lord is working in our waiting. The discussion will be led by Kristine Gilbertson, using the questions provided at the end of each chapter. On May 29, we will discuss chapters 4-6. Ask Anna or Kristine if you have any questions. There are copies available for purchase in the church café.
Service Opportunities
Geist Kids: Contact Jeff Woodhouse at woodhouse789@gmail.com
Audio/Visual: Contact John Dennert at j.dennert@sbcglobal.net
Music: Contact Dustin Phillips at dustin.phillips.it@gmail.com or Sally Harvey at officeadmin@geist.org
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. Given Paul’s emphasis on the divine source for brotherly love, how can you strive to better understand and live out brotherly love? What role does the Holy Spirit have in this work? (See Galatians 5:22,25)
2. Given the call to love “all the brothers throughout Macedonia” (vs. 10), how should Christians today express love for the broader body of Christ beyond their local church? How does union with Christ shape our communion with all believers, near and far?
3. How do Paul’s directions in 4:11 of a faithful, humble provision reflect God’s design for daily life? In what way does living quietly and working diligently provide a faithful witness to outsiders? (4:12) How does this impact the way you view work and interact with co-workers?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Come People of the Risen King
O Great God
Prayer
O Church Arise
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Closing
Next Sunday's Sermon: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 — Pastor Matt
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- The Baptist Catechism
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Come People of the Risen King
O Great God
I Will Glory in My Redeemer
Scripture Reading — Romans 13:8-14Prayer
– New Life Community Church (Pastor Andrew Hunt)
– Supported Workers: Tim & Karri Newitt
Sermon
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 — Pastor Matt
Congregational SingingO Church Arise
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Closing