Bulletin
November 1, 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)
Serve a Lunch, Share a Lunch
Today | November 1 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Kitchen
First Serve: Join us immediately after the morning worship gathering as we pack lunches for Wheeler Mission. Then Share: Bring your own brown bag and eat lunch together.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | October 29 | 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!
Thursday | November 5 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
All women are invitied to join us! For more information, see Sally or Kristi Michael, or Kristen Phillips.
Ladies’ Craft & Fellowship Night
Thursday | November 12 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Join us for a relaxed evening of creativity, conversation and connection! Invite your friends and neighbors!
Thanksgiving Worship Night
Sunday | November 15 | 6:00pm-7:00pm | GCC
Gather with us for a special evening of worship as we give thanks to God by reading Scripture, praying, and singing songs of thanksgiving! A dessert reception will follow at 7:00pm.
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. Why is steadfastly loving God the wisest decision we can ever make?
2. What does it mean that Jesus “increased…in favor” with God throughout His life (Luke 2:52; cf. Prov. 3:4)? Why is this beautiful and necessary for our salvation?
3. How are you tempted to put off, disobey, or be suspicious of God and His commands because you don’t “understand” or you aren’t comfortable with them? What is one way this week you can lean on His understanding over yours?
4. Where is an area of your life (time, money, possessions, property) where you need to honor the Lord more with your first and best?
5. Why are we tempted to despise rather than receive the Lord’s discipline? What is God doing and trying to communicate to us when He disciplines us?
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.
- TODAY: Corporate Prayer Time
- NEXT SUNDAY: Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached today & “Why We Do What We Do” — Why Do We Preach?
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)
Serve a Lunch, Share a Lunch
Today | November 1 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Kitchen
First Serve: Join us immediately after the morning worship gathering as we pack lunches for Wheeler Mission. Then Share: Bring your own brown bag and eat lunch together.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | October 29 | 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!
Thursday | November 5 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
All women are invitied to join us! For more information, see Sally or Kristi Michael, or Kristen Phillips.
Ladies’ Craft & Fellowship Night
Thursday | November 12 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Join us for a relaxed evening of creativity, conversation and connection! Invite your friends and neighbors!
Thanksgiving Worship Night
Sunday | November 15 | 6:00pm-7:00pm | GCC
Gather with us for a special evening of worship as we give thanks to God by reading Scripture, praying, and singing songs of thanksgiving! A dessert reception will follow at 7:00pm.
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. Why is steadfastly loving God the wisest decision we can ever make?
2. What does it mean that Jesus “increased…in favor” with God throughout His life (Luke 2:52; cf. Prov. 3:4)? Why is this beautiful and necessary for our salvation?
3. How are you tempted to put off, disobey, or be suspicious of God and His commands because you don’t “understand” or you aren’t comfortable with them? What is one way this week you can lean on His understanding over yours?
4. Where is an area of your life (time, money, possessions, property) where you need to honor the Lord more with your first and best?
5. Why are we tempted to despise rather than receive the Lord’s discipline? What is God doing and trying to communicate to us when He disciplines us?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Jesus Shall Reign - #555
Before the Throne of God Above - #121
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
Romans 5:20-21
Congregational Singing
Reformation Song - #203
Scripture Reading
Luke 2:41-52
Congregational Singing
Christ Our Wisdom - #627
Communion
Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn) #315
Congregational Singing
Great is Thy Faithfulness - #595
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: 1 John 2:28-3:10 — Pastor Matt
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- TODAY: Corporate Prayer Time
- NEXT SUNDAY: Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached today & “Why We Do What We Do” — Why Do We Preach?
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Jesus Shall Reign - #555
Before the Throne of God Above - #121
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
Romans 5:20-21
Congregational Singing
Reformation Song - #203
Scripture Reading
Luke 2:41-52
Pastoral Prayer
- Noblesville Baptist Church (Jeff Strickland)
- Indianapolis Theological Seminary
- Noblesville Baptist Church (Jeff Strickland)
- Indianapolis Theological Seminary
Sermon
Proverbs 3:1-12 — Pastor AndrewCongregational Singing
Christ Our Wisdom - #627
Communion
Behold the Lamb (Communion Hymn) #315
Congregational Singing
Great is Thy Faithfulness - #595
Benediction