Bulletin
October 19, 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 — August 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 - $171,521
Expenses - $187,421
Budget - $185,077
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Into to Geist Lunch
Today | October 19 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC
Are you new to GCC or would you like to know more about our church? Join us and learn more about the history of GCC, get to know our pastors, ask questions, and discover what steps to take in becoming a member of our church family. Lunch will be provided.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | October 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 our Lord through His Word!
Operation Christmas Child
Pack a shoebox with gifts to give to children in need around the world at Christmas. The teams that distribute the boxes also share the gospel with the children who receive them. Box labels and the packing list are available on the table in the foyer. Filled shoeboxes should be brought in by November 9th. For more information, go to https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas/child/
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. Is there a difference between knowing about Him and knowing Him? How would you tell someone else what it means to “know the Lord” in your life? What direction does 1 Peter 1:13-17 provide for us as we strive to know the Lord and follow Him today?
2. The Lord’s discipline of Israel’s sin was in accordance with the words he had given them. Similarly, how does the Lord warn His children today? (See Hebrews 12:3-13) How should we respond to and evaluate difficulties in life in light of the Lord’s discipline? (i.e. How do we know if it is the Lord’s discipline or not?)
3. How would you describe the book of Judges 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.
- The Baptist Catechism
- Digging Deeper: Studying the Scripture being preached Sunday
Financial Update — August 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 - $171,521
Expenses - $187,421
Budget - $185,077
UPCOMING EVENTS
(For more info on any of these events checkout the Events Page)
Into to Geist Lunch
Today | October 19 | 11:30am-1:00pm | GCC
Are you new to GCC or would you like to know more about our church? Join us and learn more about the history of GCC, get to know our pastors, ask questions, and discover what steps to take in becoming a member of our church family. Lunch will be provided.
Traditions at Brookside
Thursday | October 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 our Lord through His Word!
Operation Christmas Child
Pack a shoebox with gifts to give to children in need around the world at Christmas. The teams that distribute the boxes also share the gospel with the children who receive them. Box labels and the packing list are available on the table in the foyer. Filled shoeboxes should be brought in by November 9th. For more information, go to https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas/child/
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. Is there a difference between knowing about Him and knowing Him? How would you tell someone else what it means to “know the Lord” in your life? What direction does 1 Peter 1:13-17 provide for us as we strive to know the Lord and follow Him today?
2. The Lord’s discipline of Israel’s sin was in accordance with the words he had given them. Similarly, how does the Lord warn His children today? (See Hebrews 12:3-13) How should we respond to and evaluate difficulties in life in light of the Lord’s discipline? (i.e. How do we know if it is the Lord’s discipline or not?)
3. How would you describe the book of Judges 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, Thou Almighty King - #15
O Great God - #400
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon - Psalm 103:10-12
Congregational Singing
Turn Your Eyes - #269
Scripture Reading — Psalm 106:34-48
Pastoral Prayer
In Christ Alone - #181
O Church Arise - #470
Benediction
Next Sunday's Sermon: Ruth — Pastor David
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
Come, Thou Almighty King - #15
O Great God - #400
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Pardon - Psalm 103:10-12
Congregational Singing
Turn Your Eyes - #269
Scripture Reading — Psalm 106:34-48
Pastoral Prayer
– New Life Community Church (Andrew Hunt)
– Supported Workers: Tim & Karri Hewitt
Sermon
Judges 2:6-23 — Pastor Matt
Congregational SingingIn Christ Alone - #181
O Church Arise - #470
Benediction