Bulletin

December 22, 2024

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
We currently provide nursery care (0-24 months) and a  preschool class (2 years - kindergarten)  during the 10am worship gathering.  Ages 2 years - kindergarten will begin in the sanctuary and may be dismissed at the beginning of the sermon to go to their class.  (Your kids are welcome to stay with you if you'd prefer.) Every three Sundays we plan to have a Family Worship Sunday, where the preschool class will stay in the sanctuary with their parents. Children can be checked in at the KidsQuest kiosk in the lobby.  A Geist Children's Bulletin is available for children staying in the sanctuary designed to help them follow along and participate in various aspects of the corporate worship gathering.

Core Courses
Core Courses are at 9AM on Sundays.
  • The Lord's Prayer: Six petitions made to God
  • Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday

Financial Update —November 2024 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 - $231,551
Expenses - $197,929
Budget - $210,114

UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)

Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday | December 24 | 6:00pm | GCC
We hope that you will join us and invite others to be a part of our church's celebration of the Advent of the birth of Christ Jesus!

Prayer Service
Wednesday | January 1 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | GCC
Begin the new year with us at GCC for a time of prayer for our church, neighborhoods, community and the spread of the gospel in 2025!

Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | January 2 | 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!
 
 First Sunday of the Month Corporate Prayer
Sunday | January 5 | 9:00am-9:45am |GCC
Join us as we combine our core courses for a time of corporate prayer.

CHRISTMAS:  the Son of God expressing the love of God to save us from the wrath of God so we could enjoy the presence of God.  — John Piper

Service Opportunities
Geist Kids:  Contact Linda Woodhouse at lindawoo57@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

LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING
Every year, SBC collects a Lottie Moon offering where 100% of the money given sends and support missionaries. Our church giving goal is $3,000. Checks should be noted "Lottie Moon," or you can contribute at geist.org/give.

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.  What was the reason that Paul "thanked God and took courage" in 28:15? How does this challenge/encourage you regarding the importance of gathering with other believers?
2.  How does the rapid spread of the gospel across the Mediterranean in such a short period of time excite you about your gospel witness today? How has the Lord uniquely positioned you to proclaim the gospel unto the ends of the earth?
3.  How has the Holy Spirit used this sermon series in Acts? Is there a specific theme or truth that impacted your life?

Service Order

8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1

9:00 - Core Courses

  • The Lord's Prayer: Six petitions made to God
  • Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday

10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Angels, from the Realms of Glory
Christ the True and Better
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
 Pastoral Prayer
– Castleton Community Church (Pastor Tommy Johnson)
–  Supported Workers:  Tim & Kerri Hewitt
Scripture Reading — Psalm 77:11-20
Sermon 
Acts 28:11-31— Pastor Matt
Congregational Singing
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Closing

Next Sunday's Sermon:  Malachi 3:13-4:6 — Andrew Scherer, Pastoral Intern