Bulletin

The Message

The Parable of the Growing Seed
He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”

The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”

Mark 4:26-31 (NIV)

Service Order

Welcome and Announcements

Songs of Worship & Praise

Congregational Prayer
Pastor Kevin Kumher

Scripture
Mark 4:21-34

Sermon
Pastor Mike Sigman

Closing Song

Benediction

This Week's Schedule

FRIDAY (7/17)
6:30 PM – VBS

SATURDAY (7/18)
3:30 PM – Worship Rehearsal

SUNDAY (7/19)
12:30 PM – Dementia Care
12:30 PM – Eat & Meet

MONDAY (7/20)
8:30 AM – HS Youth Hershey Park Day
9:00 AM – Outpour Summer Camp
6:30 PM – Women Table Leader Meeting
7:00 PM – Community Outreach Meeting

TUESDAY (7/21)
9:00 AM – Outpour Summer Camp

WEDNESDAY (7/22)
9:00 AM – Outpour Summer Camp
6:30 PM – JH Youth Water Wars

THURSDAY (7/23)
9:00 AM – Outpour Summer Camp
6:30 PM – Contemporary Worship Rehearsal
7:00 PM – Men of Sexual Integrity
7:00 PM – Nominating Committee Meeting

FRIDAY (7/24)
7:00 PM – Outpour Concert

SATURDAY (7/25)
4:00 PM – Worship Rehearsal

Daily Bible Reading List

FRI (7/17) – Isaiah 18-22

SAT (7/18)Isaiah 23-27

SUN (7/19)2 Kings 18:1-8, 2 Chronicles 29-31, Psalm 48

MON (7/20)Hosea 1-7

TUE (7/21) – Hosea 8-14

WED (7/22)Isaiah 28-30

THU (7/23)Isaiah 31-34

FRI (7/24)Isaiah 35-36

SAT (7/25)Isaiah 37-39, Psalm 76

SUN (7/26)Isaiah 40-43

MON (7/27)Isaiah 44-48

TUE (7/28) 2 Kings 18:9-19:37, Psalm 46, 80 & 135

upcoming at GCC

Serving Opportunity: GCC Kids

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GCC Kids has openings to serve! With the launch of the Quarryville campus, summer travel schedules, and several faithful volunteers facing health challenges, there are a variety of immediate openings in GCC Kids Willow Street. Go online to explore options and find a spot!

ServSafe Certification Course

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GCC is offering a ServSafe Certification course on Saturday, October 17. This course is designed for those interested in leading teams in GCC’s kitchen across different ministries. This course includes study materials, one day of class training, and the ServSafe Manager’s Course Exam and is free of charge for anyone serving in GCC’s kitchen ministry. Register online by August 21.

Pray for the Mission Teams

Pray for the Asia and the Romania teams as they serve with GCC Global Partners in those countries this month.

Back to School Supply Drive

Throughout July, GCC is partnering with LS Together to collect school supplies for over 100 students in our community for the upcoming school year. Visit the display in the lobby for a list of school supply needs. Then, return the purchased school supplies to the same location on or before August 2.

Monthly Prayer & Worship Postponed

The July gathering for Prayer & Worship is postponed to make room for Outpour Kids Camp! The next Prayer & Worship group will meet on Wednesday, August 26, at 9:00 am, at GCC Willow Street for a time of praying together, worshiping God from the heart, and encouraging each other with scripture as the Spirit leads.

Outpour Musical Production

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Make plans to attend the Outpour Kids Summer Camp musical theatre production of The Born Again Identity at Willow Street on Friday, July 24, at 7:00 PM. No registration is required.

Outpour Kids Fall Session

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Registration is now open for the fall session of the Outpour Kids & Teens Worship Choir. As students sing and grow together, they will discover that God is always in control and is our place of safety and strength. Details are online.

Serve at Rawlinsville Camp Meeting

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There’s a spot for you to help people know and follow Jesus by providing baked goods or serving meals during lunch and dinner at the Rawlinsville Camp Meeting on Monday, August 3, and dinner on Thursday, August 6. Many volunteers are needed, with several options to fit your schedule.

Community Outreach Volunteer Fair

You’re invited to the Community Outreach Volunteer Fair at the Willow Street campus on Tuesday, August 11, at 7:00 pm, where you’ll meet GCC’s local outreach partners and learn ways you can serve alongside them.

Hymn Sing

Come join in for a good ol’ fashioned hymn sing, including some patriotic songs to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary! On Sunday, August 16, at 6:30 pm, come to the Quarryville campus to worship, then enjoy ice cream after featuring Lickity Split Ice Cream.

Missions Night

On Wednesday, August 19, you’re invited to a Missions Night at Willow Street, where you’ll hear stories and updates of God’s work around the world from global partners. Members from GCC’s short-term mission teams who served in various locations this summer will also be sharing.

Blood Drive

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GCC will host the next blood drive on Thursday, August 20, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Register online or call the church office to participate (walk-ins are also welcome!).

ServSafe Certification Course

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GCC is offering a ServSafe Certification course on Saturday, October 17. This course is designed for those interested in leading teams in GCC’s kitchen across different ministries. This course includes study materials, one day of class training, and the ServSafe Manager’s Course Exam and is free of charge for anyone serving in GCC’s kitchen ministry. Register online by August 21.

Worship Night

You’re invited to the GCC Worship Night on Tuesday, August 25, at 6:30 pm, to ascribe glory, honor, and thanksgiving to the name of Jesus! Enjoy fellowship to follow with a sweet treat from Penny’s Ice Cream truck.

Back to School Bash & High School Kick-off

All 9-12th-grade students are invited to kick off the new school year on Wednesday, August 23, from 6:30 to 8:30. All 6-8th-grade students are invited to the Jr High Youth Back to School Bash on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm for a night of fun to kick off the new school year! Bring a friend.

GCC Kids Family Picnic

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Families of GCC Kids, you’re invited to East Lampeter Township Park on Saturday, August 29, at noon for an afternoon of fun, food, and celebration! Details and registration are online, including suggestions for a dish to share. Register by August 22. Don’t miss this joyful end-of-summer event!

My Brother’s Keeper Shoebox Drive

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This month, you can bless children and teens in Romania by filling standard shoeboxes with gifts up to 3.5 pounds. Wrap the boxes in Christmas paper with the lid wrapped separately. Specify gender and/or age on the box. More information on item lists, weight, and cost is available online.

Revelation Bible Study

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Mike Brault will be offering a 12-week in-person Bible study on the Book of Revelation this fall. This class will meet at 10:00 am on Wednesday mornings beginning September 2, and at 7:00 pm on Thursday nights beginning September 4. Register online.

Evenings for Moms

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Shelby Lance, Aleda Risser, Kim Yordy, and Jenny Fisher invite all moms of children from infants through 12th grade to Evenings for Moms on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm beginning September 8. Come and be refreshed, encouraged, and equipped through Bible study, speakers, and fellowship. Register online.

Discipleship Workshop

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How do we actually multiply to make other disciples of Jesus? Attend the Discipleship Training Workshop on Wednesday, September 9, at 5:00 pm, where you will learn what discipleship is, look at Jesus’ model in Scripture, and discuss practical tips for discipling another believer. A meal will be provided. Register online.

Prayer Meeting for Our Nation

We will gather on Friday, September 11, at 7:00 pm to observe the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attack and pray for the awakening and revival of our nation in Christ. We will pray for our national, state, and local leaders as well as the first responders who faithfully serve us.

Men’s BBQ

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Men are invited to an afternoon of fellowship, BBQ, and hearing about God’s faithfulness. Come on out for good food, community, and sports! The event will be held at Garrett Field on Sunday, September 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Register online.

New Believer Class

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Are you new to the Christian faith? Do you have questions about what it means to know and follow Jesus? The New Believer Class is an 8-week course beginning Tuesday, September 15, at 7:00 pm, designed for you to explore answers to questions around the Christian faith. Register online.

Mornings for Moms

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Moms with children birth – Grade 12 are invited to meet other moms, grow in your faith, and be encouraged in your role as a mom. Mornings for Moms meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month from 9:15 to 11:00 am, beginning September 17 and continuing through the end of school. Childcare is provided. Register online.

Women’s Worship Night

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Women of all ages are invited to attend the Women’s Worship Night on Friday, September 18, at 5:00 pm. Enjoy appetizers, specialty coffees, a delicious catered dinner, great connections and conversation, and encouragement through worship and God’s Word. Details and registration are online.

Tell Me More

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Tell Me More is designed to help you learn more about GCC. In this session, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm on Sunday, September 20, you’ll explore GCC’s history, core values, and biblical foundations. Register online.

Parent-Child Dedication Class

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This class is designed for parents wishing to participate in a Parent-Child Dedication during one of GCC’s upcoming worship services. It includes an in-home study and an in-person session. The next in-person class will be on Sunday, September 27, at 11:00 am. Details and registration are online.

Women’s Fall Bible Study

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If life’s circumstances ever left you feeling overwhelmed and inadequate, you’re invited to discover that God is your ultimate source of strength and sufficiency. This 8-week study, held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm (begins September 28) and on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:00 am (begins September 29), follows Christine Hoover’s book, More Than Enough – God’s Strength in Our Weakness. Details and registration are online.

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Join the Team
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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

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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
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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.