GCC is open for worship and onsite ministry events! Online worship continues to be available and we look forward to connecting with you at live.gccws.net.

Saturday, September 18

4:00 pm - Saturday Worship Team Practice

6:00 pm - Online and Onsite Contemporary Worship

Sunday, September 19

7:00 am - Traditional Worship Team

8:00 am - Online and Onsite Traditional Worship  

9:15 am - Online and Onsite Contemporary Worship

11:00 am - Onsite Contemporary Worship

9:15 am - Starting Point

9:30 am - 6th & 7th Transition Class

Monday, September 20

6:30 pm - Worship Team Rehearsal

7:00 pm - Men's Ministry Leadership Meeting

Tuesday, September 21

7:00 pm - Evenings for Moms

7:00 pm - Worship & Prayer Night for the Middle East

Wednesday, September 22

6:30 pm - GCC Youth Group

7:00 pm - Financial Peace University

7:00 pm - The Book of Revelation

Thursday, September 23

6:30 pm - Worship Team Practice

Saturday, September 24

4:00 pm - Worship Team Practice

6:00 pm - Online and Onsite Contemporary Worship

Sunday, September 25

7:00 am - Traditional Worship Team

8:00 am - Online and Onsite Traditional Worship  

9:15 am - Online and Onsite Contemporary Worship

11:00 am - Onsite Contemporary Worship

Check out the GCC Events page for more information about upcoming events and activities at GCC.

Skip the Lines - Use Kids Express Check-in

Check your child in to their Sunday school class even before you come to church through Express Check-in online. Then when you come to church, simply pick up your preprinted name tag near the Kids Check-In Desk. Express Check-in is available for the 9:15 and 11 am services for children ages infant through Grade 5.

Capital Campaign Update

"Growing With Grace" Expansion

gccws.net/growingwithgrace

GCC broke ground on phase 2 of its building expansion last month. What an exciting time in the life of this church as we "make room for one more!" Ask the Lord what your role will be in financing the next phase of our $3.7 million campus expansion over the next three years, then trust his direction. Support the expansion using the Growing With Grace envelopes or give online to the Growing With Grace fund.

Prayer and Worship for the Middle East

Come lift up the Middle East in prayer and proclaim the saving power of Jesus! One of GCC's global partners will be home to host a worship and prayer night Tuesday, September 21. Hear from Jess and lift up the Middle East in prayer.

Women's Worship Night

Ladies, invite a friend to join you at an evening of dinner, fun, worship, and more on Friday, October 1. This event also serves as a kick-off to the "James: A Recipe for Living Faith" women's Bible study. Register online.

Missions Opportunities: JAARS Trip

GCC is sponsoring a short-term mission trip to JAARS Center in Waxhaw, North Carolina, October 31-November 6. JAARS provides transportation and technical support for Wycliffe Bible translators, an organization with the goal of translating the Bible into every known language. More information about how to join this GCC team is available at the Connect Center.

Check out the following websites to learn more about how you can support missions around the world: joshuaproject.net gmc.eccenter.com gccws.net/outreach

Support Groups

You don't have to walk through sickness, loss, or grief alone. Be encouraged by those who want to stand alongside you through GCC's support groups.

Supporting You Through Cancer

If you or a loved one is battling cancer, you are not alone. Cancer Support Group is for those whose lives are being affected by cancer. The group meets weekly beginning on September 15 to encourage, comfort, and care.

Join a Conversation About Faith

Starting Point is a gathering where your questions about God turn into a conversation about faith. Whether you are new to the Christian faith or exploring what faith in God is, this class is for you. The next Starting Point begins September 19 during the 9:15 am Sunday service. Register online.

Gatherings for Moms

GCC offers several gatherings for moms of children infant through 12th grade October through May. Be refreshed, encouraged, and equipped through Bible study, speakers, and interaction. Morning and evening times are available beginning September 2. More details are online.

Outpour Kids Fall Session

Outpour Kids, GCC's children's community worship choir, helps first through sixth graders use music to serve others and draw them closer to Jesus. Registration is now open for the 8-week fall session that begins on September 30. Spots fill quickly. Register online on or before September 12.

Women's Bible Study

James: Recipe for a Living Faith is a six-week women's study of a letter penned by James, the younger brother of Jesus. In this study, you will explore topics that are essential to a dynamic and powerful faith journey. Choose between two sessions: Mondays at 7:00 pm beginning October 4 or Tuesdays at 9:30 am beginning October 5. Register online.

Discipleship at GCC

What does it mean to follow Jesus? GCC offers a variety of discipleship classes, studies, and support sessions to help you on your path toward spiritual growth. Explore the options and find a session that meets you where you are right now.

Bible Reading Plans for 2021

Pick up your 2021 Bible Reading Guide in the GCC lobbies. A comprehensive list of Bible reading plans is also available online.

August Giving Summary

General Fund Need: $163,285

General Fund Received: $215,124

August Over Need: $51,839

YTD Need: $1,142,995

YTD Received: $1,362,512

YTD Over Need: $219,517

Growing With Grace

August Received: $162,450

YTD Received: $981,275

Online Giving

Your regular giving helps to support GCC's mission of helping people know and follow Jesus. You can contribute anytime online.

Ways You Can Give at GCC

gccws.net/give

Your regular giving helps to support GCC's mission of helping people know and follow Jesus. You can contribute anytime online. You can also present your tithes and offerings in person at the offering boxes at the doors in the auditorium. Envelopes to support the General Fund or the Growing With Grace fund are available at the offering boxes.

SOLANCO Food Bank

The September SFB focus items are:

• Tomato soup
• Chicken noodle soup
• Pasta Roni side dishes
• Tune Helper cheesy pasta/creamy broccoli
• Sugar
• Mayo
• Snack pack pudding
• Chef Boyardee ravioli 4 packs cans/bowls
• Pork & beans 16 oz.
• Rice A Roni chicken
• Quick rolled oats
• Old fashioned oats
• Bumble Bee snack on the run chicken/tuna

CPR Volunteers

GCC is in need of additional CPR Volunteer team members to serve during the service of your choice on Saturdays and Sundays. CPR team members sit in the worship service and serve in emergency medical situations, if needed. Team members should be CPR certified. Contact Pastoral Assistant Andrew Potts to begin serving (andrew@gccws.net).

Below you will find the Daily Bible Reading published in the Sermon Notes section of GCC's weekly bulletin.

• Saturday, 9/18 - Ezra 4-6, Ps 137
• Sunday, 9/19 - Haggai 1-2
• Monday, 9/20 - Zec 1-4
• Tuesday, 9/21 - Zec 5-9
• Wednesday, 9/22 - Zec 10-14
• Thursday, 9/23 - Esther 1-5
• Friday, 9/24 - Esther 6-10
• Saturday, 9/25 - Ezra 7-10
• Sunday, 9/26 - Neh 1-5

GCC Young Adult Gatherings

GCC Young Adults is a group for single and married young adults, ages 18-30. The group strives to provide a setting of openness and acceptance and where people can develop significant relationships with God through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. This group meets at GCC Tuesday evenings at 7 pm.

Youth Group at GCC

GCC provides safe, age-appropriate environments where 6th-12th graders can learn about Jesus in creative and relevant ways. GCC Youth meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:15 PM.

Recharge Devotional

Recharge is a weekly, Scripture-based devotional written by members of the GCC family. Subscribe to receive Recharge devotionals by email to be encouraged and uplifted in your spiritual walk.

Daily Bread Devotionals

Daily Bread devotionals have arrived at GCC. Stop by GCC to pick up your copy weekdays at the main entrance.