Bulletin
January 11, 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 — December 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 - $261,618
Expenses - $265,458
Budget - $273,425
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | January 15 | 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 | January 17 | 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 it, come and enjoy the fellowship while hearing how the Lord has used this book in the lives of other men.
Indianapolis Theological Seminary Prayer and Hymns
Thursday | January 29 | 7:00pm-8:00pm | GCC
As we support ITS, they have invited us to join them as they gather to pray and sing together at the outset of a new semester and year. It is an opportunity to seek God’s guidance and blessing for their students, faculty and the broader ITS community. RSVP to Andrew Scherer if you plan to attend
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 is your instinctual response when you hear a concerning report about the state of the global church today? How does Nehemiah’s response to the state of Jerusalem (Neh. 1:4) direct us to respond to such news? What can you do over the next week to develop better prayer habits?
2. How can you increasingly incorporate and promote the proclamation of God’s Word in your daily life? As you start a new year, what new habits can you form that will guide your heart to love the law of the Lord and shape your decision-making this year?
3. Since our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit, what “virtual ammonites” (sins against the commands of God) have taken up residence in the chambers of your heart? What steps do you need to take to cleanse your “temple” and pursue obedience to the commands of God?
4. How would you describe the book of Nehemiah 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? (Romans 15:4)
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.
- Rooted in Christ: Studying the book of Colossians
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
Financial Update — December 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 - $261,618
Expenses - $265,458
Budget - $273,425
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | January 15 | 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 | January 17 | 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 it, come and enjoy the fellowship while hearing how the Lord has used this book in the lives of other men.
Indianapolis Theological Seminary Prayer and Hymns
Thursday | January 29 | 7:00pm-8:00pm | GCC
As we support ITS, they have invited us to join them as they gather to pray and sing together at the outset of a new semester and year. It is an opportunity to seek God’s guidance and blessing for their students, faculty and the broader ITS community. RSVP to Andrew Scherer if you plan to attend
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 is your instinctual response when you hear a concerning report about the state of the global church today? How does Nehemiah’s response to the state of Jerusalem (Neh. 1:4) direct us to respond to such news? What can you do over the next week to develop better prayer habits?
2. How can you increasingly incorporate and promote the proclamation of God’s Word in your daily life? As you start a new year, what new habits can you form that will guide your heart to love the law of the Lord and shape your decision-making this year?
3. Since our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit, what “virtual ammonites” (sins against the commands of God) have taken up residence in the chambers of your heart? What steps do you need to take to cleanse your “temple” and pursue obedience to the commands of God?
4. How would you describe the book of Nehemiah 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? (Romans 15:4)
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - #27
The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Psalm 23) - #529
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon — 1 Peter 2:9-10
Congregational Singing
Reformation Song - #302
Scripture Reading — Revelation 21:1-4
Pastoral Prayer
Not in Me - #104
In Christ Alone - #181
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: Esther — Andrew Scherer, Pastoral Assistant
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- Rooted in Christ: Studying the book of Colossians
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunda
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty - #27
The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Psalm 23) - #529
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon — 1 Peter 2:9-10
Congregational Singing
Reformation Song - #302
Scripture Reading — Revelation 21:1-4
Pastoral Prayer
– The Fields Church (Jeff Strickland)
– Supported Workers: Scott & Sharon Gilbertson
Sermon
Nehemiah — Pastor Matt
Congregational SingingNot in Me - #104
In Christ Alone - #181
Benediction