Dear Church Family,

Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that 2026 is already here. And just as we know that God's mercies are new every morning, we often are acutely aware of his mercies being new in a new calendar year. As we prepare our hearts to worship together as a church family tomorrow, we also should be planning for how we will commit ourselves to growing more in the Lord this year.

There are several opportunities for us to grow together as we walk with Christ and one another as we begin this year:

1. Commit to a reading plan. If you haven't chosen one yet, click here for a list of options! We also have one available in the back of our GCC notebooks available in the church lobby.

2. Memorize Scripture with us. We are inviting all of our church to memorize the servant song of Isaiah 52:13-53:12 by Easter Sunday this year! We hope you will join us by beginning this week with Isaiah 52:13-14. Share the verses you're learning with others as we celebrate the wonderful gospel of Jesus together.

   
   

3. Participate in a Core Course. This Sunday, we will have a combined core course hour to begin the year in prayer together for our church and community. Then, beginning next Sunday, we have two core courses at 9AM each Sunday: Our Digging Deeper course will resume for studying that week's passage being preached. And we are starting a new study through the book of Colossians entitled Rooted in Christ.

   
   

4. Join a Small Group. Finally, you're invited to be a part of one of our small groups that meet regularly. If you'd like more information on how to be a part of one of our groups, simply visit our Small Group page at https://geist.org/small-groups

I pray the Lord will grow and bless you greatly this year as you devote yourself to knowing and loving Him more and sharing His grace with those around you.

Blessings in Christ,
Pastor David

This Week's Book - Ezra

We will continue our new sermon series through the Bible this Sunday in the book of Ezra. Each week we will hear a sermon from each book of the Bible. We hope you will continue to join us for this journey through All Scripture and discover how each book points us to the glory of God and His plan of redemption through Jesus Christ.

This Sunday, January 4th

Come join us for a time of prayer for our church, our community, and the spread of the gospel in 2026.

Men's Breakfast - January 17th

Men, join us for our next breakfast on Saturday, January 17th at 8:30AM.
If you are able, please click here to sign up to bring one of the breakfast items!
We look forward to a great time of food and fellowship together.

We will be discussing chapters 5 and 6 of "Devoted to God" by Sinclair Ferguson.

This Week's Memory Verse

Isaiah 52:13-14

"Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. As many were astonished at you - his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind -"

If you are helped by hearing the words sung, like I am, check out "With His Wounds We are Healed" by The Corner Room. It is the servant song in its entirety in the ESV.

This Week's Prayer Guide

Week 1 - Psalm 23

• Thank the Lord for being your Shepherd (23:1a).

• Thank the Lord for how He has kept you from want, and ask for further provision (23:1b).

• Ask God to lead you beside still "waters" and quiet the anxious "waters" in your heart (23:2).

• Ask God to restore your spiritually dry soul, or the soul of someone else (23:3).

• Ask God for the comfort of His presence amidst enemies and the "valley of the shadow of death" (23:4-5).

• Thank God for ways you've seen His goodness and mercy "follow" you this last year (23:6).

How Can We Serve You This Week?

If you have a need, a prayer request, or if there is any other way we can serve you this week, please send an email to any of our elders: David, Dustin, or Matt, and we will be happy to minister to you.