Bulletin
April 19, 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 —March 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 - $71,127
Expenses - $80,535
Budget - $78,205
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | April 23 | 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!
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.
Serve a Lunch, Share a Lunch
Sunday | May 3 | 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 lumch and eat lunch together.
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 have you seen a lack of closeness with God affect your attitudes, words, or actions? What patterns in your life might be warning signs that you are drifting spiritually?
2. What things are you tempted to pursue instead of God (success, comfort, relationships, control)? What would it look like for you to “return to the Lord” and pursue greater faithfulness to God this week?
3. How does the Lord’s redeeming pursuit of His people encourage you and lead you to pursue Him more fervently?
4. How would you describe the book of Hosea 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.
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
Financial Update —March 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 - $71,127
Expenses - $80,535
Budget - $78,205
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | April 23 | 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!
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.
Serve a Lunch, Share a Lunch
Sunday | May 3 | 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 lumch and eat lunch together.
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 have you seen a lack of closeness with God affect your attitudes, words, or actions? What patterns in your life might be warning signs that you are drifting spiritually?
2. What things are you tempted to pursue instead of God (success, comfort, relationships, control)? What would it look like for you to “return to the Lord” and pursue greater faithfulness to God this week?
3. How does the Lord’s redeeming pursuit of His people encourage you and lead you to pursue Him more fervently?
4. How would you describe the book of Hosea 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
Come Praise and Glorify - #21
O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer - #174
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon —Psalm 86:5
Congregational Singing
Come to Jesus (Rest in Him) - #640
Scripture Reading — Romans 9:19-26
Pastoral Prayer
Christ is Mine Forevermore - #601
I Will Glory in My Redeemer - #172
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: Daniel — Pastor David
Meets in Classroom 1
9:00 - Core Courses
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
10:00 - Worship Gathering
Welcome
Congregational Singing
Come Praise and Glorify - #21
O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer - #174
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon —Psalm 86:5
Congregational Singing
Come to Jesus (Rest in Him) - #640
Scripture Reading — Romans 9:19-26
Pastoral Prayer
– Plainfield Baptist Church (Jaren Skinner)
– Supported Workers: Indianapolis Theological Seminary
Sermon
Hosea — Pastor Matt
Congregational SingingChrist is Mine Forevermore - #601
I Will Glory in My Redeemer - #172
Benediction