Bulletin
May 4, 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)
Serve a Lunch/Share a Lunch
Today | May 4 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Kitchen
First Serve: Join us in the kitchen immediately after the morning worship gathering as we pack lunches for Wheeler Mission. Then Share: Bring your own brown bag lunch and eat lunch together.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | May 8 | 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!
Market in McCordsville
Saturday | May 10 | 10:00am-2:00pm | McCord Square, 5811 Main St.
Come join us in connecting with and serving our neighbors at the local market.
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.
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 a few 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. In what ways can we “walk and please God” more and more (vs. 1)? What are some habits or patterns that help cultivate a life that pleases God?
2. If the will of God is our sanctification (vs. 3), how do we know if we are following God’s will? How can we help others discern God’s will for their lives?
3. Why is it important for us to pursue holiness in our lives? How does the Holy Spirit help us to abstain from sexual immorality and grow in holiness?
4. Do you make it your aim to please the Lord daily? What obstacles, hinderances, or sins do you need to confess and overcome through the power of the Spirit that you might follow and please the Lord?
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: The Baptist Catechism & Digging Deeper
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)
Serve a Lunch/Share a Lunch
Today | May 4 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Kitchen
First Serve: Join us in the kitchen immediately after the morning worship gathering as we pack lunches for Wheeler Mission. Then Share: Bring your own brown bag lunch and eat lunch together.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | May 8 | 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!
Market in McCordsville
Saturday | May 10 | 10:00am-2:00pm | McCord Square, 5811 Main St.
Come join us in connecting with and serving our neighbors at the local market.
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.
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 a few 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. In what ways can we “walk and please God” more and more (vs. 1)? What are some habits or patterns that help cultivate a life that pleases God?
2. If the will of God is our sanctification (vs. 3), how do we know if we are following God’s will? How can we help others discern God’s will for their lives?
3. Why is it important for us to pursue holiness in our lives? How does the Holy Spirit help us to abstain from sexual immorality and grow in holiness?
4. Do you make it your aim to please the Lord daily? What obstacles, hinderances, or sins do you need to confess and overcome through the power of the Spirit that you might follow and please the Lord?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
All Creatures of Our God and King
Prayer
Holy, Holy, Holy
Communion
Christus Victor (Amen)
Closing
Next Sunday's Sermon: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 — Pastor Matt
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- TODAY: Corporate Prayer Time
- NEXT SUNDAY: The Baptist Catechism & Digging Deeper
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
All Creatures of Our God and King
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God
How Firm a Foundation
Scripture Reading — 1 John 3:1-10Prayer
– Trinity Baptist Church (Pastor Chad Knudson)
– Supported Workers: Tony & Holly Gordon
Sermon
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 — Pastor David
Congregational SingingHoly, Holy, Holy
Communion
Christus Victor (Amen)
Closing