Bulletin

The Message

They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.

Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”

He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”

Mark 9:33-37 (NIV)

Service Order

Welcome and Announcements

Songs of Worship & Praise

New Members Received

Congregational Prayer
Pastor Jared Yordy

Scripture
Mark 9:30-50

Sermon
Pastor Mike Sigman

Closing Song

Benediction

This Week's Schedule

FRIDAY (10/30)
5:30 PM – GCC Youth Barn Party (off-site)

SATURDAY (10/31)
9:00 AM – 18-24 Auto Maintenance Workshop & Donuts (off-site)
4:00 PM – Worship Rehearsal

SUNDAY (11/1)
12:30 PM – 18-24 Lunch
12:30 PM – New Member Lunch
2:00 PM – Financial Peace University

MONDAY (11/2)
7:00 PM – 18-24 Men’s Bible Study (at Bianchi’s home)
7:00 PM – Men’s Ministry
7:00 PM -Women’s Ministry

TUESDAY (11/3)
9:00 AM – Women’s Ministry
6:30 PM – Cancer Support
6:30 PM – Grief Care
7:00 PM – New Believer Class

WEDNESDAY (11/4)
10:00 AM – Revelation Bible Study
6:30 PM – JH Youth

THURSDAY (11/5)
6:00 AM – Men’s Ministry
9:15 AM – Mornings for Moms
6:00 PM – Outpour Kids
6:30 PM – Contemporary Worship Rehearsal
7:00 PM – Outpour Teens
7:00 PM – Revelation Bible Study

SATURDAY (11/7)
9:00 AM – 18-24 Volunteer Morning
4:00 PM – Worship Rehearsal

Daily Bible Reading List

FRI (10/30) – Luke 17:11-18:14

SAT (10/31) – Matthew 19, Mark 10

SUN (11/1) – Matthew 20-21

MON (11/2) – Luke 18:15-19:48

TUE (11/3) – Mark 11, John 12

WED (11/4) – Matthew 22, Mark 12

THU (11/5) – Matthew 23, Luke 20-21

FRI (11/6) – Mark 13

SAT (11/7) – Matthew 24

SUN (11/8) – Matthew 25

MON (11/9) – Matthew 26, Mark 14

TUE (11/10) – Luke 22, John 13

upcoming at GCC

Watch GCC Services Live Online

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Away for Thanksgiving? Stay connected with GCC, streaming worship services live on Saturdays at 6:00 pm and Sundays at 8:00 and 9:15 am at live.gccws.net. Or visit gccws.net/servicearchive to watch the recording of past services.

Support Groups

gccws.net/support

You don’t have to walk through sickness, loss, or grief alone. Find encouragement in those who want to stand alongside you through GCC’s support groups. Details on GriefCare, Cancer Support, Hope Beyond Estrangement, Dementia Care, and Men of Sexual Integrity are online.

Weather Alerts & Cancellations

During inclement weather, cancellation information will be posted on the GCC website, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, watch for announcements in church-wide emails and WJTL radio stations.

End-of-Year Giving Options

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You can support GCC’s ministry through end-of-year stock transfers or IRA donations. If you’re interested in this unique giving option, contact Brandi Wenger for details: 717.464.5333 or brandi@gccws.net.

Water Street Food Drive

This November, you can support local people experiencing homelessness and poverty through Water Street Mission’s annual food drive. Drop off your contributions in the GCC Main Lobby from now through November 29. A list of items is available at a table in the lobby.

18-24s Volunteer Morning

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If you’re 18-24, you’re invited to spend the day with friends doing yard work for neighbors near Trinity Church in Lancaster City! Come serve, connect, and be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community on Saturday, November 7, at 9:00 am. Register online and get a free sweatshirt!

Outpour Kids Worship Concert

Mark your calendar for the Outpour Kids & Teens Worship Concert, following their 8-week training in song and spirit. This free event is scheduled for Friday, November 13, at 7:00 pm. No registration is required.

Taco Bar Fundraiser

Need a break from meal planning this week? Come and build your own tacos, burritos, or nachos at the Taco Bar on Friday, November 20, at 6:00 pm at GCC Willow Street. You’ll also have an opportunity to hear more about GCC’s short-term mission team to Guatemala and how you can partner with them. Invite your family and friends, and sign up online to save your spot.

GCC Pastoral Residency

gccws.net/residency

Do you or someone you know sense a calling to pastoral ministry? GCC’s Residency program is designed to offer men firsthand ministry experience, personal mentorship from pastors, and opportunities to grow as spiritual leaders in the local church. Details are online.

Turkey Bowl

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Students, your families, and 18-24s are invited to participate in the GCC Annual Turkey Bowl on Saturday, November 21, at the LS High School Lower Turf Field. The day starts with a Students and Parents game, followed by a Tailgate Brunch, and ends with the 18-24 group game. Activities start at 9:00 am. Details and registration are online.

LS Together Gift Drive

GCC Willow Street is partnering with LS Together to collect Christmas gifts for children in the local community. Pick up a gift tag in the lobby beginning Saturday, November 21. Then, donate gifts by Wednesday, December 10.

Annual Congregational Meeting

If GCC is your church home, you’re invited to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, November 22, at 6:30 pm. The agenda includes a presentation and vote on the 2027 budget and the election of a Ministry Council member. Report packets are available in the main lobby. Registration is not required.

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Celebrate and give thanks at the annual Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Bread Feast on November 25. Worship begins at 6:30 pm, followed by a feast of homemade breads and spreads. Bring your favorite sliced bread and spread to share. Nursery for infants through age 4 is available during the worship service.

Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving

The church office will be closed on November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving. If you need to reach a pastor after hours or when the office is closed, dial 717-464-5333 and follow the instructions.

Christmas Decorating at GCC

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If you love decorating for Christmas, join the team! The decorating team has a plan for Christmas this year, and they need extra hands to help bring their vision to life. Register to join the decorating workday on Saturday, November 28, at 9:00 am at the Willow Street campus.

Christmas Carol Hymn Sing

Kick off the Advent season by singing the carols we know and love that celebrate the anticipation of Jesus’ birth! This Christmas Carol Hymn Sing will be held at 6:30 pm on Sunday, November 29, at the Quarryville campus. Bring a plate of cookies for a time of sharing after the event.

Service of Remembrance

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Grief is hard, especially through the holidays. GCC will offer a remembrance service on Saturday, December 5, at 9:00 am to honor loved ones who’ve passed and remember God’s love and presence amid grief. A light brunch will be provided. Register by Monday, November 30.

Thailand Mission Trip Info Meeting

This informational time will help you learn more about the upcoming GCC mission trip to Thailand. Come get your questions answered on Sunday, December 6, at 12:30 pm, after the 11:00 am worship service. Even if you’re curious or unsure, come on out!

GCC Kids Christmas Musical

Celebrate Christmas with GCC Kids on Friday, December 11, at 7:00 pm. “Fear Not Factor” is a fun, meaningful 40-minute Christmas musical filled with music, laughter, and worship as our kids share the hope and joy of the Christmas story.

Christmas Eve at GCC

Mark your calendar now to attend one of four GCC Christmas Eve worship services on December 23 and 24 at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm each night. The Christmas Eve service at the Quarryville campus will be at 6:30 pm on December 24. More details to follow.

Christmas Eve at Quarryville

The Christmas Eve service at the Quarryville campus will be at 6:30 pm on December 24. More details to follow.

serve - support

Join the Team
gccws.net/volunteer
Serving at a local church is one of the best ways to meet new people and build meaningful connections. Check out all the teams online and find your spot to serve!
 

Serving Local

gccws.net/prisonmin
GCC Prison Ministry invites you to join the team to support and care for Lancaster Prison inmates and their families. More information is available online or at the Connect Center.

 
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.

 
Dementia Care Support Group

Dementia Care is a place where caregivers for loved ones with dementia can be encouraged and resourced to care well for their loved ones. Led by Registered Nurse Jean Langenbach, this group meets on the third Sunday of each month at 12:30 pm. Details are online.

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Classes & Studies to Help You Grow
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GCC offers adult classes on a variety of topics, applying biblical truths to life. Learn more online about available classes.
 
Recharge Devotional
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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.

 
Email Newsletter Signup
Sign up for GCC’s church-wide email newsletter to stay current and connected with upcoming church events and activities.
 

GCC App

Download GCC’s Church Center App from the App Store or Google Play to view the bulletin, register for events, request prayer, check in your entire family to services quickly and easily when attending on-site or watching online, and more. Then, search for Grace Community Church and log in. Contact the church office with any questions.

 
Watch GCC Services Live Online
GCC streams its worship services live Saturdays at 6:00 pm and Sundays at 8:00 and 9:15 am at live.gccws.net. Or you can visit gccws.net/servicearchive to watch the recording of past services.
 
Know and Follow Podcast

By subscribing to GCC’s messages podcast, you can play the latest sermon at home, in the car, at the gym, or whenever and wherever you listen to podcasts. Or, every two weeks, join a conversation about finding and following Jesus in your day-to-day life through the Know & Follow podcast. Subscribe at gccws.net/podcast.