Bulletin
September 20, 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 —August 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 - $220,581
Expenses - $188,577
Budget - $203,173
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | September 24 | 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 | September 24 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
All women are invited to join us for our fall Bible study! Each week we will memorize and study a new “Fighter Verse” to help us “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:12) together! For more information, see Sally or Kristi Michael or Kristen Phillips.
Intro to Geist Lunch
Sunday | October 18 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Are you new to GCC or would you like to know more about our church? You’re invited to join us for lunch after the morning worship service. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of GCC, get to know our pastors, ask questions, and discover what steps you can take to become a member of our church family. Lunch will be provided. Please register at geist.org/events so we know how much food is needed.
COMING UP: New Core Course at 9:00am beginning October 11. “Why We Do What We Do” is about corporate worship. Join us as we discuss the biblical basis for each main aspect of our corporate worship service and be equipped to evaluate a variety of worship practices.
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE
1 John 1:9 (ESV)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
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. How would you describe in your own words John’s explanation that some who profess faith may not actually be believers? How may John’s teaching here contradict the way some people view salvation?
2. How would you describe a lifestyle of someone “walking in the light?” (See Ephesians 2:10, 4:1, 5:15; Colossians 2:6-7) How can a Christian know when they are not “walking in the light?” How could you help other Christians in their ability to “walk in the light?” How can you be intentional to guard yourself against being self-deceived?
3. What does the close connection between “walking in the light” and “fellowship” with other believers say about the importance of the local church? How can you seek to grow your fellowship with others in the church and what should characterize that fellowship?
4. What does 1 John 1:9 promise if we confess our sins? How have you experienced the mercy and forgiveness of God when you confessed sin? Is there sin in an area of your life that you need to confess to God, to someone else
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 Sunday
Financial Update —August 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 - $220,581
Expenses - $188,577
Budget - $203,173
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | September 24 | 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 | September 24 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
All women are invited to join us for our fall Bible study! Each week we will memorize and study a new “Fighter Verse” to help us “fight the good fight of the faith” (1 Timothy 6:12) together! For more information, see Sally or Kristi Michael or Kristen Phillips.
Intro to Geist Lunch
Sunday | October 18 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Are you new to GCC or would you like to know more about our church? You’re invited to join us for lunch after the morning worship service. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of GCC, get to know our pastors, ask questions, and discover what steps you can take to become a member of our church family. Lunch will be provided. Please register at geist.org/events so we know how much food is needed.
COMING UP: New Core Course at 9:00am beginning October 11. “Why We Do What We Do” is about corporate worship. Join us as we discuss the biblical basis for each main aspect of our corporate worship service and be equipped to evaluate a variety of worship practices.
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE
1 John 1:9 (ESV)
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
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. How would you describe in your own words John’s explanation that some who profess faith may not actually be believers? How may John’s teaching here contradict the way some people view salvation?
2. How would you describe a lifestyle of someone “walking in the light?” (See Ephesians 2:10, 4:1, 5:15; Colossians 2:6-7) How can a Christian know when they are not “walking in the light?” How could you help other Christians in their ability to “walk in the light?” How can you be intentional to guard yourself against being self-deceived?
3. What does the close connection between “walking in the light” and “fellowship” with other believers say about the importance of the local church? How can you seek to grow your fellowship with others in the church and what should characterize that fellowship?
4. What does 1 John 1:9 promise if we confess our sins? How have you experienced the mercy and forgiveness of God when you confessed sin? Is there sin in an area of your life that you need to confess to God, to someone else
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Come People of the Risen King - #17
Lord Have Mercy (For What We Have Done) - #113
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
1 John 1:9
Congregational Singing
Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me - #594
Scripture Reading
Psalm 32:1-7
Congregational Singing
Psalm 27 (The Lord is My Light) - #533
Holy, Holy, Holy - #4
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: Proverbs 1:8-33 — Pastor Andrew
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Come People of the Risen King - #17
Lord Have Mercy (For What We Have Done) - #113
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
1 John 1:9
Congregational Singing
Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me - #594
Scripture Reading
Psalm 32:1-7
Pastoral Prayer
- Christ Community Church [PCA] (Josiah Jones)
- Art & Ruth Hegdahl
- Christ Community Church [PCA] (Josiah Jones)
- Art & Ruth Hegdahl
Sermon
1 John 1:5-10 — Pastor MattCongregational Singing
Psalm 27 (The Lord is My Light) - #533
Holy, Holy, Holy - #4
Benediction