Bulletin
October 13, 2024
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
We currently provide nursery care (0-24 months) and a preschool class (2 years - kindergarten) during the 10am worship gathering. Ages 2 years - kindergarten will begin in the sanctuary and may be dismissed at the beginning of the sermon to go to their class. (Your kids are welcome to stay with you if you'd prefer.) Every three Sundays we plan to have a Family Worship Sunday, where the preschool class will stay in the sanctuary with their parents. Children can be checked in at the KidsQuest kiosk in the lobby. A Geist Children's Bulletin is available for children staying in the sanctuary designed to help them follow along and participate in various aspects of the corporate worship gathering.
Core Courses
Core Courses are at 9AM on Sundays.
Financial Update — September 2024 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 - $188,220
Expenses - $158,874
Budget - $171,911
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Connection Point
Sunday | October 13 | 9:00am-9:45am | GCC
Curious about GCC? We would love for you to join us for this new three-week course at 9:00am on the 13th, 20th and 27th of this month. You will have the chance to hear from each of our elders, learn more about our mission and vision, and explore opportunities to join us in our mission of glorifying God by making disciples of all nations.
Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday | October 16 | 7:00pm-8:15pm | GCC
All women are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings for an 8-week study through the Parables of Jesus. This is a great way to get to know other women as well as deepen your love for the Word of God and the God of the Word.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | October 17 | 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!
60+ Lunch Group
Thursday | October 17 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Pulled pork sliders and slaw will be provided for a $3 donation. Bring a side dish or dessert. Any questions, contact Sharon Rager or Sandy Howell.
Men’s Breakfast & Book Discussion
Saturday | October 19 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC Resource Room
All men are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss the next chapter of “Name Above All Names.” 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.
Renew Night
Friday | November 1 | 6:00pm-10:00pm | GCC
Join us for a night of in-depth biblical and theological teaching. This study will focus on the foundations of our faith, particularly the doctrines recaptured in the Protestant Reformation. Explore church history and God's Word with us and discover why a reformation is desperately needed in the church today.
Service Opportunities
Geist Kids: Contact Linda Woodhouse at lindawoo57@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. This quotation from Habakkuk 2:4 is used three times in the New Testament: "The righteous shall live by faith" (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38). What does it mean to be righteous? What does it mean to live by faith?
2. How does Romans 3 point us to the problem of our sin, the inability of our own works to save us, and the work that Jesus has accomplished to justify those who have faith in Him?
3. How will the doctrine of justification of faith alone help you walk out being a humble witness of the gospel this week? Are there people that you know who need to know this good news of the gospel? What steps can you take to bring it to them this week?
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
We currently provide nursery care (0-24 months) and a preschool class (2 years - kindergarten) during the 10am worship gathering. Ages 2 years - kindergarten will begin in the sanctuary and may be dismissed at the beginning of the sermon to go to their class. (Your kids are welcome to stay with you if you'd prefer.) Every three Sundays we plan to have a Family Worship Sunday, where the preschool class will stay in the sanctuary with their parents. Children can be checked in at the KidsQuest kiosk in the lobby. A Geist Children's Bulletin is available for children staying in the sanctuary designed to help them follow along and participate in various aspects of the corporate worship gathering.
Core Courses
Core Courses are at 9AM on Sundays.
- Connection Point
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
Financial Update — September 2024 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 - $188,220
Expenses - $158,874
Budget - $171,911
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Connection Point
Sunday | October 13 | 9:00am-9:45am | GCC
Curious about GCC? We would love for you to join us for this new three-week course at 9:00am on the 13th, 20th and 27th of this month. You will have the chance to hear from each of our elders, learn more about our mission and vision, and explore opportunities to join us in our mission of glorifying God by making disciples of all nations.
Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday | October 16 | 7:00pm-8:15pm | GCC
All women are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings for an 8-week study through the Parables of Jesus. This is a great way to get to know other women as well as deepen your love for the Word of God and the God of the Word.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | October 17 | 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!
60+ Lunch Group
Thursday | October 17 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Pulled pork sliders and slaw will be provided for a $3 donation. Bring a side dish or dessert. Any questions, contact Sharon Rager or Sandy Howell.
Men’s Breakfast & Book Discussion
Saturday | October 19 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC Resource Room
All men are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss the next chapter of “Name Above All Names.” 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.
Renew Night
Friday | November 1 | 6:00pm-10:00pm | GCC
Join us for a night of in-depth biblical and theological teaching. This study will focus on the foundations of our faith, particularly the doctrines recaptured in the Protestant Reformation. Explore church history and God's Word with us and discover why a reformation is desperately needed in the church today.
Service Opportunities
Geist Kids: Contact Linda Woodhouse at lindawoo57@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. This quotation from Habakkuk 2:4 is used three times in the New Testament: "The righteous shall live by faith" (Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38). What does it mean to be righteous? What does it mean to live by faith?
2. How does Romans 3 point us to the problem of our sin, the inability of our own works to save us, and the work that Jesus has accomplished to justify those who have faith in Him?
3. How will the doctrine of justification of faith alone help you walk out being a humble witness of the gospel this week? Are there people that you know who need to know this good news of the gospel? What steps can you take to bring it to them this week?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Pastoral Prayer
Next Sunday's Sermon: Ephesians 1:1-10 — Pastor David
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- Connection Point
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
A Mighty Fortress
And Can It Be?
By Faith
Scripture Reading — Isaiah 53:7-12Pastoral Prayer
– Gray Road Baptist Church (Pastor Toby Johnson)
– Supported Workers: Art & Ruth Hegdahl
Sermon
Romans 3:21-31 — Pastor David
Congregational SingingLiving Hope
CommunionAmazing Grace
Closing