Bulletin
The Message
From Troas we put out to sea and sailed straight for Samothrace, and the next day we went on to Neapolis. From there we traveled to Philippi, a Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days.
On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.
Acts 16:11-15
Service Order
Welcome and Announcements
Songs of Worship & Praise
Congregational Prayer
Pastor Kevin Kumher
Scripture
Acts 16:11-15
Sermon
Pastor Mike Sigman
Communion
Closing Song
Benediction
This Week's Schedule
SATURDAY (10/4)
4:00 PM – Worship Rehearsal
SUNDAY (10/5)
6:30 PM – HS Youth
MONDAY (10/6)
7:00 PM – Men’s Ministry
7:00 PM – Women’s Ministry
TUESDAY (10/7)
9:30 AM – Women’s Ministry Bible Study
6:30 PM – Cancer Support Group
6:30 PM – GriefCare
7:00 PM – Daniel Bible Study
7:00 PM – Young Adults
WEDNESDAY (10/8)
4:30 PM – Afghan Prayer Ministry
6:30 PM – JH Youth
THURSDAY (10/9)
6:00 AM – Men’s Ministry
6:00 PM – Outpour Kids
6:30 PM – Spiritual Disciplines
6:30 PM – Worship Rehearsal
6:30 PM – Writing with God
7:30 PM – Outpour Teens
SATURDAY (10/11)
4:00 PM – Worship Rehearsal
DAILY BIBLE READING LIST
FRI (10/3) – Matthew 2
SAT (10/4) – Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3
SUN (10/5) – Matthew 4, Luke 4-5
MON (10/6) – John 2-4
TUE (10/7) – Matthew 8, Mark 2
WED (10/8) – John 5
THU (10/9) – Matthew 12, Mark 3, Luke 6
FRI (10/10) – Matthew 5-7
SAT (10/11) – Matthew 9, Luke 7
SUN (10/12) – Matthew 11
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You can support the ministry of GCC 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.
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.
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!
This fall, GCC offers a gathering for men on Monday evenings at 7:00, beginning September 29, and on Thursdays at 6:00 am, starting October 2. An online option is also available. The material covered in the sessions will be drawn from Brant Hansen’s book, The Men We Need. Details are online.
Ladies, this fall’s 7-session Bible study features HEAVEN – When Faith Becomes Sight, by Jennifer Rothschild. The study will be offered on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm, beginning September 29, and on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am, starting September 30. Register online to attend.
Want to get to know GCC better? You’re invited to share a meal with pastors and their families at the next Eat & Meet on Sunday, October 12, at 12:30 pm. Childcare is available. Register online.
Struggling to trust God and find your faith after you have been hurt, bruised, and broken? In this 6-session study beginning on Tuesday, October 14, at 6:00 pm, discover how you can trust God and find your faith through the hurt. Details and registration are online.
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. The next meeting is on October 19. Details are online.
Beginning Tuesday, October 21, you’re invited to Unto’s family-friendly serving experience, where you will pack supplies to go to those in the most challenging places on earth. This opportunity runs through October 25 and is held at Unto Global Logistics Center, 1506 Quarry Road in Mount Joy. Details are online.
On Friday, October 24, at 5:00–7:00 pm, bring the whole family for a safe, fun-filled evening! There’ll be hot dogs, chips, and drinks for everyone, and lots of yummy treats for the kids. Participate by decorating your trunk and giving out treats that night. Or you can drop off wrapped candy at the church by October 22. Register online to attend or enter your vehicle.
This November, you can support those in need through Water Street Mission’s annual food drive. Drop off your contributions at the table in the main lobby through November 30. A list of items is available online or at the lobby table.
Tell Me More is designed to help you learn more about GCC. In this session, from 3:00 to 5:30 pm on Sunday, November 16, you’ll explore the history of GCC, the church’s core values, and the biblical foundations on which GCC is based. Childcare is available. Register online.
GCC will host the next blood drive on Thursday, November 20, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Register online or call the church office to participate. If you’d like to serve those who come to donate, email jazzy@gccws.net.
LS Together Stocking Drive
Youth in grades 8th-12th and Young Adults are invited to play in our 6th Annual Turkey Bowl from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 22, at the LS Field. Family and friends are invited to a tailgate breakfast and cheer on the players. Register online.
As GCC grows and more events are held within the building, a security camera system is being installed to assist with safety measures. The cameras will be placed in common areas both inside and outside the building and will be accessible by our Safety Team as a tool to add an extra layer of security management. If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Wenger.
Looking for real stories of faith? Join Pastor Addison Roberts every other week as he interviews guests about their journeys with Jesus. Listen and be inspired! Subscribe at gccws.net/podcast.