Bulletin
October 11, 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 —September 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 - $234,740
Expenses - $209.675
Budget - $226,615
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | October 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 the Lord through His Word!
Women’s Fall Bible Study
Thursday | October 15 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
All women are invitied to join us! Each week we will memorize and study a new “Fighter Verse” to help us “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Tim. 6:12) together! For more information, see Sally or Kristi Michael, or Kristen Phillips.
Men’s Breakfast & Book Discussion
Saturday | October 17 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC Resource Room
Men of all ages are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss “The Redeemed Man.” 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.
Baby Shower
Saturday | October 17 | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Sally Michael’s Home
Ladies: Join us as we celebrate Allana Johnson and her soon-to-arrive baby boy!
Intro to Geist Lunch
Sunday | October 18 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Are you new to GCC or would you like to know more about our church? You’re invited to join us after the morning worship service. Lunch will be provided. Please register at geist.org/events so we know how much food is needed.
OCTOBER MEMORY VERSE
James 1:5 (ESV)
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."
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 does the idea of Jesus standing as your advocate change your view of your sin, or your view of God in any way? (see Heb. 4:15-16
2. How important is someone’s overall pattern of life in evaluating the genuineness of their faith? How does your pattern of life reflect your “new birth” in Christ?
3. If someone asked you how you know that you are a Christian, what would your answer be? How is your answer similar to John’s? When you were tempted to doubt whether you were genuinely a believer, how did you address those doubts and find assurance?
4. In speaking of keeping the commandments of God, is John saying that our obedience earns our salvation? Why or wny not? What other scripture references would you point to to answer this question?
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 today
- “Why We Do What We Do” — Why Do We Gather?
Financial Update —September 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 - $234,740
Expenses - $209.675
Budget - $226,615
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | October 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 the Lord through His Word!
Women’s Fall Bible Study
Thursday | October 15 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
All women are invitied to join us! Each week we will memorize and study a new “Fighter Verse” to help us “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Tim. 6:12) together! For more information, see Sally or Kristi Michael, or Kristen Phillips.
Men’s Breakfast & Book Discussion
Saturday | October 17 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC Resource Room
Men of all ages are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss “The Redeemed Man.” 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.
Baby Shower
Saturday | October 17 | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Sally Michael’s Home
Ladies: Join us as we celebrate Allana Johnson and her soon-to-arrive baby boy!
Intro to Geist Lunch
Sunday | October 18 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Are you new to GCC or would you like to know more about our church? You’re invited to join us after the morning worship service. Lunch will be provided. Please register at geist.org/events so we know how much food is needed.
OCTOBER MEMORY VERSE
James 1:5 (ESV)
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."
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 does the idea of Jesus standing as your advocate change your view of your sin, or your view of God in any way? (see Heb. 4:15-16
2. How important is someone’s overall pattern of life in evaluating the genuineness of their faith? How does your pattern of life reflect your “new birth” in Christ?
3. If someone asked you how you know that you are a Christian, what would your answer be? How is your answer similar to John’s? When you were tempted to doubt whether you were genuinely a believer, how did you address those doubts and find assurance?
4. In speaking of keeping the commandments of God, is John saying that our obedience earns our salvation? Why or wny not? What other scripture references would you point to to answer this question?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
A Mighty Fortress is Our God - #465
I Will Glory in My Redeemer - #172
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
1 John 2:1
Congregational Singing
Come to Jesus (Rest in Him) - #640
Scripture Reading
Romans 3:21-26
Congregational Singing
His Robes for Mine - #259
Communion — Nothing But the Blood - #239
Congregational Singing
Crown Him with Many Crowns - #185
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: 1 John 2:7-17 — Pastor Matt
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached today
- “Why We Do What We Do” — Why Do We Gather?
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
A Mighty Fortress is Our God - #465
I Will Glory in My Redeemer - #172
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
1 John 2:1
Congregational Singing
Come to Jesus (Rest in Him) - #640
Scripture Reading
Romans 3:21-26
Pastoral Prayer
- Chapelwood Baptist Church (Dan Weller)
- Dieudonné & Dominique Tamfu
- Chapelwood Baptist Church (Dan Weller)
- Dieudonné & Dominique Tamfu
Sermon
1 John 2:1-6 — Pastor MattCongregational Singing
His Robes for Mine - #259
Communion — Nothing But the Blood - #239
Congregational Singing
Crown Him with Many Crowns - #185
Benediction