Bulletin
January 4, 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 — November 2025 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 - $223,962
Expenses - $246,707
Budget - $251,067
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
First Sunday of the Month Prayer
Today | January 4 | 9:00am-9:45am | GCC
Join us as we combine our Core Courses for a time of corporate prayer.
Serve a Lunch, Share a Lunch
Today | January 4 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Kitchen
First Serve: Join us in the kitchen immediately following the morning worship gathering as we pack lunches for Wheeler Mission. Then Share: Bring your own brown bag lunch and eat lunch together.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | January 8 | 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 and Book Discussion
Saturday | January 17 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC
Men of all ages are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss the book “Devoted to God” by Sinclair B. Ferguson. Even if you haven’t read it, come and enjoy the fellowship while hearing how the Lord has used this book in the lives of other men.
Service Opportunities
Geist Kids: Contact Jeff Woodhouse at woodhouse789@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. How does Ezra 3 instruct us in our worship of the Lord? What Psalms remind you of how we are to worship God?
2. How does Ezra 7:10 describe the prophet Ezra? How can you follow his example? What decisions will you make in 2026 to “set your heart?”
3. What does true repentance look like in your life? Have you witnessed costly repentance in any friends or family members?
4. What would you say the book of Ezra is about 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.
- TODAY: Corporate Prayer Time
- NEXT SUNDAY: The Baptist Catechism & Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
Financial Update — November 2025 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 - $223,962
Expenses - $246,707
Budget - $251,067
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
First Sunday of the Month Prayer
Today | January 4 | 9:00am-9:45am | GCC
Join us as we combine our Core Courses for a time of corporate prayer.
Serve a Lunch, Share a Lunch
Today | January 4 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Kitchen
First Serve: Join us in the kitchen immediately following the morning worship gathering as we pack lunches for Wheeler Mission. Then Share: Bring your own brown bag lunch and eat lunch together.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | January 8 | 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 and Book Discussion
Saturday | January 17 | 8:30am-10:00am | GCC
Men of all ages are welcome to join us for breakfast as we discuss the book “Devoted to God” by Sinclair B. Ferguson. Even if you haven’t read it, come and enjoy the fellowship while hearing how the Lord has used this book in the lives of other men.
Service Opportunities
Geist Kids: Contact Jeff Woodhouse at woodhouse789@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. How does Ezra 3 instruct us in our worship of the Lord? What Psalms remind you of how we are to worship God?
2. How does Ezra 7:10 describe the prophet Ezra? How can you follow his example? What decisions will you make in 2026 to “set your heart?”
3. What does true repentance look like in your life? Have you witnessed costly repentance in any friends or family members?
4. What would you say the book of Ezra is about 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
All Creatures of Our God and King - #70
Speak, O Lord - #292
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon —Psalm 86:5
Congregational Singing
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God - #865
Scripture Reading — 1 Corinthians 3:9-17
Pastoral Prayer
Be Thou My Vision - #434
Communion
Congregational Singing
All Glory Be to God - #217
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: Nehemiah — Pastor Matt
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- TODAY: Corporate Prayer Time
- NEXT SUNDAY: The Baptist Catechism & Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
All Creatures of Our God and King - #70
Speak, O Lord - #292
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon —Psalm 86:5
Congregational Singing
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God - #865
Scripture Reading — 1 Corinthians 3:9-17
Pastoral Prayer
– Cornerstone Bible Church (Kirk Welch)
– Supported Workers: Mike & Misty Hennie
Sermon
Ezra — Pastor David
Congregational SingingBe Thou My Vision - #434
Communion
Congregational Singing
All Glory Be to God - #217
Benediction