September 7, 2025

Sunday’s scripture:Mark 8:31-38 (NLT)


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 - 9:30AM

    Go to this class and gain some wisdom! They are working through the book of James 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 -individual rooms for Infants-Preschool & an “Elementary-Age” Room

10:30am - Infant-5th Grade, all individual classes

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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What if you became even more apart of the community @ GBC? What if you committed to getting plugged in and really see what God wants to do in and through you? Start with Wednesday Nights! We have something for everyone- babies to 5th grade, youth, women, men.

Come see what God has for you in the middle of your week!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDIES

We are so grateful for a thriving community on Wednesday Nights. If you didn’t get to jump in last Wednesday, join us this week! Women have the option of Bible Bootcamp or Armor of God, The 5 Love Languages is offered for married couples, and our men are continuing to faithfully work through Acts. Youth and Kidz have fresh studies, too! Community is waiting for YOU.


CONNECT

Interested in joining GBC and making it official? Or maybe you just want to hear our heartbeat and learn more about who we are and why we do what we do! Join us for our next Connect on September 14th, following the 10:30 service. Let us know you’re coming by registering using the button below! We want to be sure to have childcare and plenty of yummy food!


GBC KIDZ ELEMENTARY CLASS @ 8:30 now available

We are growing! To try to help with the GOOD PROBLEMS this presents, Mrs. Stephanie has opened up an “Elementary Age Room” at the 8:30 service. We know there won’t be as many GBC Kidz at the early service, so we will combine classes for now, but we hope to be able to offer every class soon! Want to help make that happen?! Stop at the GBC Kidz check in and get on our serving rotation.


YOUTH GIRLS NIGHT SEPT 12TH

Hey Youth Ladies! Join us for a night of worship, campfires, fellowship, and fun on September 12th, from 6pm-10pm! This event is for youth girls only- no boys allowed! Sign ups are open now for 6th-12th graders, just click below!


COMING UP ON THE CALENDAR


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 Sanctuary. The word sanctuary means a place of refuge, and that is what we want to offer. 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, Emily, 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 Emily know you plan to attend by clicking the button below!

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new building project

As we continue in the mission and vision, we have to be faithful to prepare for the growth we see now and know is coming at GBC. We’re building a new building to create environments for children, youth, and adults to get face-to-face with Jesus. If you’d like to contribute to the New Building Project, use the button below.

Amount remaining: $540,332

 
 
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CONTRIBUTIONS: August 31st  $7,704.43

weekly goal: $10,877


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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

Kristen Hicks, Minister of Worship

Stephanie Phelps, Children’s Minister

Nathan Bain, Youth Pastor

Troy Warren, Pastor of Faith Development

Tim Brown, Director of Assimilation

Hannah Blankenship, Director of Communications and Church Relations

 
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