Bulletin
April 27, 2025
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 —March 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 - $80,277
Expenses - $74,464
Budget - $74,525
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | May 1 | 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!
First Sunday of the Month Corporate Prayer
Sunday | May 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
Sunday | May 4 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Kitchen
First Serve: Join us in the kitchen immediately after the morning worship gathering as we pack lunches for Wheeler Mission. Then Share: Bring your own brown bag lunch and eat lunch together.
Market in McCordsville
Saturday | May 10 | 10:00am-2:00pm | McCord Square, 5811 Main St.
Come join us in connecting with and serving our neighbors at the local market.
Ladies Reading Group
Thursday | May 29 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Anna Walker’s Home
All women are invited! Read through “Waiting Isn’t a Waste” by Pastor Mark Vroegop, and then join us to discuss how the Lord is working in our waiting. The discussion will be led by Kristine Gilbertson, using the questions provided at the end of each chapter. On May 29, we will discuss chapters 4-6. Ask Anna or Kristine if you have any questions. There are a few copies available for purchase in the church café.
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 Paul’s joy over the Thessalonians’ steadfast faith (vs. 6-9) reflect a God-centered view of Christian perseverance? In what ways does the evidence of God’s grace in others become a means of strengthening our own faith?
2. In verse 10, Paul longs to supply what is lacking in the Thessalonians’ faith. What does this reveal about the ongoing nature of sanctification? How does the doctrine of sanctification—distinct from but inseparable from justification—help us understand the Christian’s continued need for growth in grace and truth?
3. Verse 13 speaks of hearts being “blameless in holiness before our God and Father” at Christ’s coming. How should the hope of Christ’s return stir us to pursue holiness today, not as a means of earning favor, but as a response to divine grace?
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.
- The Baptist Catechism
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
Financial Update —March 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 - $80,277
Expenses - $74,464
Budget - $74,525
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | May 1 | 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!
First Sunday of the Month Corporate Prayer
Sunday | May 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
Sunday | May 4 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC Kitchen
First Serve: Join us in the kitchen immediately after the morning worship gathering as we pack lunches for Wheeler Mission. Then Share: Bring your own brown bag lunch and eat lunch together.
Market in McCordsville
Saturday | May 10 | 10:00am-2:00pm | McCord Square, 5811 Main St.
Come join us in connecting with and serving our neighbors at the local market.
Ladies Reading Group
Thursday | May 29 | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Anna Walker’s Home
All women are invited! Read through “Waiting Isn’t a Waste” by Pastor Mark Vroegop, and then join us to discuss how the Lord is working in our waiting. The discussion will be led by Kristine Gilbertson, using the questions provided at the end of each chapter. On May 29, we will discuss chapters 4-6. Ask Anna or Kristine if you have any questions. There are a few copies available for purchase in the church café.
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 Paul’s joy over the Thessalonians’ steadfast faith (vs. 6-9) reflect a God-centered view of Christian perseverance? In what ways does the evidence of God’s grace in others become a means of strengthening our own faith?
2. In verse 10, Paul longs to supply what is lacking in the Thessalonians’ faith. What does this reveal about the ongoing nature of sanctification? How does the doctrine of sanctification—distinct from but inseparable from justification—help us understand the Christian’s continued need for growth in grace and truth?
3. Verse 13 speaks of hearts being “blameless in holiness before our God and Father” at Christ’s coming. How should the hope of Christ’s return stir us to pursue holiness today, not as a means of earning favor, but as a response to divine grace?
Service Order
8:40 - Prayer
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Come Praise and Glorify
Prayer
I Set My Hope on Jesus
To God Be the Glory
Closing
Next Sunday's Sermon: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 — Pastor David
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- The Baptist Catechism
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Come Praise and Glorify
How Great Thou Art
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Scripture Reading — Ephesians 4:11-16Prayer
– Plainfield Baptist Church (Pastor Jared Skinner)
– Supported Workers: Art & Ruth Hegdahl
Sermon
1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 — Pastor Matt
Congregational SingingI Set My Hope on Jesus
To God Be the Glory
Closing