Bulletin
April 12, 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 —February 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 - $53,870
Expenses - $60,219
Budget - $54,303
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | April 6 | 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 & Book Discussion
Saturday | April 18 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC
Don’t forget to pick up your free copy of “The Redeemed Man” today! We’ll be discussing Part 1: Chapters 1-4 of the book at our next men’s breakfast. We’ll also be announcing the winner of our men’s basketball challenge.
Member Meeting and Dinner
Sunday | April 26 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | GCC
Mark your calendar for our next member meeting. We’ll share dinner together and hear ministry updates.
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. Are there any times you’ve seen God bring a “locust-like” circumstance into your life for the sake of waking you up to your sin? How did you respond? How has God brought new joy out of that scenario?
2. What are the prevalent sins you’re struggling against currently? Who have you involved (or do you need to involve) in the process of lamenting and returning from them?
3. In what ways are you tempted towards disingenuous lament? How do you tend to fall short or fight against the biblical picture of genuine/godly sorrow over sin? (cf. 2 Corinthains 7:9-13)
4. Read Luke 4:17-21. Why was the Spirit poured out on Jesus? How are you personally, as a recipient of the Spirit, joining Jesus in this prophetic office? Where do you need to grow?
5. How would you describe the book of Joel 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 —February 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 - $53,870
Expenses - $60,219
Budget - $54,303
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | April 6 | 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 & Book Discussion
Saturday | April 18 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC
Don’t forget to pick up your free copy of “The Redeemed Man” today! We’ll be discussing Part 1: Chapters 1-4 of the book at our next men’s breakfast. We’ll also be announcing the winner of our men’s basketball challenge.
Member Meeting and Dinner
Sunday | April 26 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | GCC
Mark your calendar for our next member meeting. We’ll share dinner together and hear ministry updates.
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. Are there any times you’ve seen God bring a “locust-like” circumstance into your life for the sake of waking you up to your sin? How did you respond? How has God brought new joy out of that scenario?
2. What are the prevalent sins you’re struggling against currently? Who have you involved (or do you need to involve) in the process of lamenting and returning from them?
3. In what ways are you tempted towards disingenuous lament? How do you tend to fall short or fight against the biblical picture of genuine/godly sorrow over sin? (cf. 2 Corinthains 7:9-13)
4. Read Luke 4:17-21. Why was the Spirit poured out on Jesus? How are you personally, as a recipient of the Spirit, joining Jesus in this prophetic office? Where do you need to grow?
5. How would you describe the book of Joel 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
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing - #30
God Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51) - #547
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon — Colossians 1:13-14
Congregational Singing
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God - #865
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 28:36-51
Pastoral Prayer
I Need Thee Every Hour - #619
Let the Nations Be Glad - #496
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: Hosea — Pastor Matt
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- Rooted in Christ: Studying the Book of Colossians
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing - #30
God Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51) - #547
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon — Colossians 1:13-14
Congregational Singing
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God - #865
Scripture Reading — Deuteronomy 28:36-51
Pastoral Prayer
– Zionsville Fellowship (Drew Hunter)
– Supported Workers: Scott & Sharon Gilbertson
Sermon
Joel — Andrew Scherer, Pastoral Assistant
Congregational SingingI Need Thee Every Hour - #619
Let the Nations Be Glad - #496
Benediction