Bulletin
November 2, 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 — September 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 - $185,800
Expenses - $200,496
Budget - $206,775
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Serve a Lunch/Share a Lunch
Today | November 2 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC
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 | November 6 |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!
Men’s Breakfast and Book Discussion
Saturday | November 15 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC
Men of all ages are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss the book “Devoted to God’ by Sinclair B. Ferguson. 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.
Operation Christmas Child
Pack a shoebox with gifts to give to children in need around the world at Christmas. The teams that distribute the boxes also share the gospel with the children who receive them. Box labels and the packing list are available on the table in the foyer. Filled shoeboxes should be brought in by November 9th. For more information, go to https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas/child/
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. What are common ways the “Goliaths” of today defy God? How should believers respond?
2. What do we learn about God’s character from the way He chooses to defeat Goliath? How ought we live in light of this so as to be useful in the hands of the Lord?
3. David’s confidence came from his past experience of God’s faithfulness (v. 37). How have you seen God’s faithfulness in the past and how might that deepen your trust in Him now?
4. What would you say the book of 1 Samuel is about in a short sentence or two? Why do God's people need this book of the Bible? How has it brought encouragement to you so that you might have hope?
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 — September 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 - $185,800
Expenses - $200,496
Budget - $206,775
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Serve a Lunch/Share a Lunch
Today | November 2 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC
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 | November 6 |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!
Men’s Breakfast and Book Discussion
Saturday | November 15 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC
Men of all ages are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss the book “Devoted to God’ by Sinclair B. Ferguson. 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.
Operation Christmas Child
Pack a shoebox with gifts to give to children in need around the world at Christmas. The teams that distribute the boxes also share the gospel with the children who receive them. Box labels and the packing list are available on the table in the foyer. Filled shoeboxes should be brought in by November 9th. For more information, go to https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas/child/
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. What are common ways the “Goliaths” of today defy God? How should believers respond?
2. What do we learn about God’s character from the way He chooses to defeat Goliath? How ought we live in light of this so as to be useful in the hands of the Lord?
3. David’s confidence came from his past experience of God’s faithfulness (v. 37). How have you seen God’s faithfulness in the past and how might that deepen your trust in Him now?
4. What would you say the book of 1 Samuel is about in a short sentence or two? Why do God's people need this book of the Bible? How has it brought encouragement to you so that you might have hope?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
O Worship the King - #9
Christ the True and Better - #194
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon - Psalm 32:1-2
Congregational Singing
The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Psalm 23) - #529
Scripture Reading — Psalm 20
Pastoral Prayer
A Mighty Fortress is Our God - #465
Communion
'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus - #404
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: 2 Samuel 7 — Pastor Matt
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- The Baptist Catechism
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
O Worship the King - #9
Christ the True and Better - #194
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon - Psalm 32:1-2
Congregational Singing
The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Psalm 23) - #529
Scripture Reading — Psalm 20
Pastoral Prayer
– Crossroads Community Church (Scott Dean)
– Supported Workers: Dieudonné & Dominique Tamfu
Sermon
1 Samuel 17 — Dustin Phillips, Elder
Congregational SingingA Mighty Fortress is Our God - #465
Communion
'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus - #404
Benediction