James 1:2-18 (NIV)

September 13th


First time

If this is your first time here, we are so excited that you chose to worship with us. If you have any questions, let us know. In the meantime, we’d love to know who you are. If you are at GBC, grab a card in the pew in front of you. If you’re joining us online, please take a moment and fill out the guest registration form by using the button below.

Then, stop by our Guest Services desk and pick up your gift. Thank you for being our guest!


say yes to jesus?

If you recently decided to follow Jesus and/or have questions about baptism, see a staff member or use the button below and we’ll contact you to help you in taking next steps.


DON’T FORGET TO CHECK-IN

Don’t forget to check in on social media!  When you check in at GBC and like/share our content you create visibility of what God is doing here. That visibility can change lives forever.  A few simple clicks will bring people Face to Face with Jesus. Just click the link  and select the icon of your preferred social media platform. This link can also take you to our YouTube channel, podcast, and any other links you may need! 


SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES

We’d love for you to join us for Bible Studies on Sundays. The following adult class is offered:

  • ADULTS - 9:00AM

    Join us as “Iron Sharpens Iron” and we study the Word together. Anyone is welcome to join, anytime.

  • YOUNG COUPLES BIBLE STUDY - 10:15AM

    Join other young couples in this small group style bible study! Learn from the Word and come alongside each other.

  • Parents - 10:30am

    This isn’t a class about parenting necessarily, but an opportunity to study the Word with other parents in similar seasons

GBc Kidz CLAsses

Please check your child/children in at the check-in stations in front of the GBC Kids hall.

The following GBC Kidz classes are available:

Sundays -

8:30am - Infants-Preschool

10:30am - Infants-5th Grade

Wednesdays -6:00-7:00, Infants-5th Grade

IMPACT YOUTH

Impact Youth exists to get students in 6th through 12th grade Face to Face with Jesus. The youth group meets on Sunday mornings after worship in the 10:30am service, and Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

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COMING UP ON THE CALENDAR

Vision & Investment Meeting | Sept. 16th

Youth Mission ‘26 | Sept. 18th-20th

Blood Drive | Sept. 22nd

Parent’s Night Out | Sept. 25th

Known: Fields of Faith | Sept. 30th

SAVE THE DATE

Trunk or Treat | October 25th

Already Women’s Conference @ GBC | November 14th


YOUTH MISSION ‘26- CINCINNATI

This is going to be an incredible opportunity for our students to see what God is doing through a new church, serve others, and grow in their faith. Please mark your calendars for September 18–20 and get registered by clicking below!


PASSION

Hey young adults! If you are between the ages of 18 and 25, we are headed back to Passion in Atlanta! We have 24 tickets. It’s $200/person which covers your ticket, 2 nights of lodging, breakfast, and transportation. Snag your spot by clicking below ⬇️


VISION & INVESTMENT MEETING SEPT. 16TH

Come celebrate all God is doing, hear about where we are on the Kidz space renovations, and look ahead to what God has in store. If you call GBC home, plan to be in the room for our quarterly V & I meeting, this Wednesday, Sept. 16th from 6-7pm. Childcare will be available for GBC Kidz.


PNO- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH

DON’T DELAY! DEADLINE TO SIGNUP IS SEPTEMBER 17TH @ 2PM- DON’T BE TEXTIN’ MRS. STEPHANIE AFTER THAT ;)

We want to watch your kids for you! Our next Parent’s Night Out for GBC Kidz/Middle School Youth is Sept. 25th. Drop off is at 5:30 and pickup is at 8:00. We will even feed them dinner! Our team has all the fun planned, so sign up by this Thursday!

*If you have a nerf gun, write your name on it, and bring it with you. We have glow in the dark darts- so no need to bring those. Alternate activities will be available for those who don’t want to participate in the nerf war.

Sign ups close soon for babies through 8th grade- just fill out the form by clicking the button below.


CONNECT september 27th

Interested in making it official and joining GBC? Or just want to know more about who we are and why we do what we do? Join us TODAY for our Connect lunch following the 10:30 service. We have plenty of food and childcare, so join us!


KNOWN: FIELDS OF FAITH

We have an opportunity to serve with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on September 30th for Fields of Faith. If you’d like to play a part, click the button below.

*Wednesday night bible studies will still meet on this date, but youth will be off campus for the event.


Trunk sign ups are open!

We need you (and your car 🚗)

Join us for our 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat! This year’s theme is BIBLE STORIES!

We’re looking for families and volunteers to decorate a trunk and help make this a fun night for our community!


BIBLE STUDIES WEDNESDAYs FROM 6-7

We have had a busy summer of ministry and now it’s time to return to regular rhythm with Wednesday Night Ministries! This semester we have youth group and Kidz classes, along with classes for men, women, and parents. Please be sure to sign up for a class so we can ensure we have enough space and materials for each group.

Women- “The Names of God”

Men- 1 Samuel with our Pastor

Parents- “The 5 Love Languages of Children”

You also have the opportunity to volunteer one Wednesday night for GBC Kidz- Wednesday nights are rotations, so it’s an easy yes! Check out the materials on the table in the lobby for a closer look.


JOIN THE TEAM

Have you noticed the Lord working overtime in this place?! He is on the move and we want to invite you to be part of all He is doing. Want to help with baptisms? Youth? Prayer team? Social media? GBC Kidz? Cafe? We each play a part in the Body of Christ! Click the button below and let us plug you in, friend!


Make Space

We want to offer you a mid-day time with Jesus in the quiet of the Prayer Room. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00-1:00, our doors will be open for you to come pray and be still. We will have coffee and a quiet environment ready for you to rest with the Father.


Is your child asking questions about salvation?

GBC Kidz is excited to JUMPSTART the conversation of salvation for your family. Our Children’s Minister, Stephanie, will offer a Jumpstart class the first Sunday of every month at 10:00am. This is a great way to meet your child on their level and discuss the important topics of salvation and baptism. You can let us know you plan to attend by clicking the button below!

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new building project

Our Children’s Building is complete! We are being faithful to prepare for the  growth we see now, and know is coming!

We get closer and closer each week to paying off our new addition. Join us as we invest in the next generation! We can’t wait to begin our next phase for our Youth soon! Select “New Building” as your designation.

Amount to pay off: $159,494.74

 
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CONTRIBUTIONS:   September 6th $11,996.71

weekly goal: $12,305


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If you have a specific need or concern for which you would like to have someone pray, please fill out the form using the button below and a member of our prayer team will start praying personally for you.


If you would like to speak with a minister or deacon about your request, please use the button below.

 
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Contact Us

 

sunday service

8:30am & 10:30am

wednesday nights

6-7pm

Staff

Shane Blankenship, Lead Pastor

Stephanie Phelps, Children’s Minister

Nathan Bain, Youth Pastor

Troy Warren, Pastor of Faith Development

Tim Brown, Director of Assimilation

Keiliah Prater, Director of Worship Production

Hannah Blankenship, Director of Communications and Church Relations

 
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