Bulletin
October 18, 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 22 | 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 22 | 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.
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. Describe a time when you felt loved by another Christian. How could this person’s example spur you on to love others well?
2. How might this section in 1 John challenge you to love another Christian that you find difficult to love? How do the following passages describe our love for others? (John 13:34-35; Philippians 2:2-4; Romans 12:10-18; Ephesians 4:23; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
3. Why is it important to continually reflect upon what we have in Christ as John does in verses 12-14? In what sense do we have victory over the evil one and how does this give you encouragement and hope?
4.As we consider the allure of the world (1 John 2:16), what realm of temptation is most challenging for you? What are some specific ways we can avoid loving this world and the things of the world?
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 Sing?
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 22 | 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 22 | 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.
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. Describe a time when you felt loved by another Christian. How could this person’s example spur you on to love others well?
2. How might this section in 1 John challenge you to love another Christian that you find difficult to love? How do the following passages describe our love for others? (John 13:34-35; Philippians 2:2-4; Romans 12:10-18; Ephesians 4:23; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
3. Why is it important to continually reflect upon what we have in Christ as John does in verses 12-14? In what sense do we have victory over the evil one and how does this give you encouragement and hope?
4.As we consider the allure of the world (1 John 2:16), what realm of temptation is most challenging for you? What are some specific ways we can avoid loving this world and the things of the world?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Come, Christians Join to Sing - #5
Oh How Good It Is - #580
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
1 Timothy 1:1517
Congregational Singing
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - #10
Scripture Reading
Matthew 22:34-40
Congregational Singing
The King of Love My Shepherd Is - #529
Rejoice, the Lord is King - #858
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: 1 John 2:18-27 — 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 Sing?
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Come, Christians Join to Sing - #5
Oh How Good It Is - #580
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
1 Timothy 1:1517
Congregational Singing
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - #10
Scripture Reading
Matthew 22:34-40
Pastoral Prayer
- Cornerstone Bible Church (Kirk Welch)
- M & M (Central Asia)
- Cornerstone Bible Church (Kirk Welch)
- M & M (Central Asia)
Sermon
1 John 2:7-17 — Pastor MattCongregational Singing
The King of Love My Shepherd Is - #529
Rejoice, the Lord is King - #858
Benediction