Bulletin
August 16, 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 —June 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 - $192,319
Expenses - $175,142
Budget - $176,982
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | August 20 | 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!
Market in McCordsville
Saturday | August 29 | 10:00am-2:00pm | McCord Square, 5811 Main St.
Come join us in connecting with and serving our neighbors at the local market.
Women’s Fall Bible Study
Thursday | September 17 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Plan to join us for our women’s Bible study this fall. More details to follow!
AUGUST MEMORY VERSE
Psalm 111:2 (ESV)
“Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in Him.”
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. Where has the Lord bound up and healed the brokenness and wounds caused by sin in your life?
2. In what way are you tempted to try to “add” your strength/capabilities to God’s? How have you seen God consistently provide materially and/or spiritually in the face of your needs?
3. What’s one concrete step you can take this week to better enjoy the privilege of having access to the Word of God?
4. Which of the three primary images of this Psalm – the stars (v. 4), the feeding of the animals/grass (v. 8-9), or the blizzard/storm (vvs. 16-18) – most caught your attention and why? How does that part of creation encourage you to praise the Lord?
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 —June 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 - $192,319
Expenses - $175,142
Budget - $176,982
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | August 20 | 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!
Market in McCordsville
Saturday | August 29 | 10:00am-2:00pm | McCord Square, 5811 Main St.
Come join us in connecting with and serving our neighbors at the local market.
Women’s Fall Bible Study
Thursday | September 17 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | GCC Resource Room
Plan to join us for our women’s Bible study this fall. More details to follow!
AUGUST MEMORY VERSE
Psalm 111:2 (ESV)
“Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in Him.”
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. Where has the Lord bound up and healed the brokenness and wounds caused by sin in your life?
2. In what way are you tempted to try to “add” your strength/capabilities to God’s? How have you seen God consistently provide materially and/or spiritually in the face of your needs?
3. What’s one concrete step you can take this week to better enjoy the privilege of having access to the Word of God?
4. Which of the three primary images of this Psalm – the stars (v. 4), the feeding of the animals/grass (v. 8-9), or the blizzard/storm (vvs. 16-18) – most caught your attention and why? How does that part of creation encourage you to praise the Lord?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
All Creatures of Our God and King - #70
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
Ephesians 1:7
Congregational Singing
Standing on the Promises - #142
How Firm a Foundation - #294
Scripture Reading
Luke 4:16-21
Congregational Singing
Jesus Shall Reign - #555
How Great Thou Art - #33
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: Luke 1:68-75 — Pastor Matt
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- Digging Deeper - Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
All Creatures of Our God and King - #70
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon
Ephesians 1:7
Congregational Singing
Standing on the Promises - #142
How Firm a Foundation - #294
Scripture Reading
Luke 4:16-21
Pastoral Prayer
- Crossroads Community Church (Scott Dean)
- Christopher and Iris M.
- Crossroads Community Church (Scott Dean)
- Christopher and Iris M.
Sermon
Psalm 147 — PastorAndrewCongregational Singing
Jesus Shall Reign - #555
How Great Thou Art - #33
Benediction