Events & Announcements
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Weekly Announcements
Holiday Schedule
There will be limited office hours during the week of Christmas and New Year’s holidays. There will NOT be Prayer Meeting, Youth Group, Kid’s Camps, or Men’s Bible Study during these weeks. There will be no Sunday School on December 28 and January 4.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Please join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24, at 5:30 p.m. This is a special family-oriented service that celebrates Christ’s birth.
Youth Discover Conference
Get ready for an incredible weekend at the Discover Conference, happening February 6 thru 8 at Camp Michindoh in Hillsdale, MI! This event is open to all 6th–12th-grade students and will be packed with powerful worship, dynamic speakers, and time to grow in your faith alongside students from across the region. Sign up online at gcmc.info by December 17 to get the reduced rate!
Youth Night Shift - New Year’s Eve Eve Party
We’ll be heading to Grand Rapids to join other churches for worship, games, a message from the Word, food, and lots of fun! Meet at church at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30. We will return to church at approximately midnight. Cost is $15. Sign up online at gcmc.info.
WOW Winter Soup Luncheon
Our Women of Worth group (geared towards working women and/or those with children still at home) will be having a soup luncheon here at church on Sunday, January 11, following the morning worship service.
Church Mailbox
If you have a church mailbox, don’t forget to check it! If you don’t have one, but would like one, just fill out a Connect Card and let us know. The mailboxes are located in the lobby across from the women’s restroom.
Community Bible Study
Come see what happens in people’s lives when they discover God through the study of His Word, the Bible. This academic year, we will be studying the book of Psalms. A co-ed class is available on Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m., a class is available for women and children.
Ladies Bible Study
Ladies Bible Study will meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. All women are welcome. For questions, please contact Missy Bayer.
Interested in Baptism?
Are you interested in following the Lord in baptism? If so, please use a Connect Card to let Pastor Jon know. He will gladly follow up with you.
Food Pantry
The Food Pantry at Gospel Center aims to serve our River Park community, as well as our church family. If you or someone you know is need of food assistance, our pantry distributes food on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. Please contact the church office on the Tuesday prior to distribution days to have your household added to the list.
Small Groups
The Christian life isn’t mean to be lived alone. God has given us brothers and sisters in Christ to walk alongside us and help us grow in our faith. This fall, if you’re not part of a small group, we’d love to help you belong! Just use a Connect Card and let us know!
Opportunities
to serve & Give
THANK YOU!
Gospel Center sent out 114 Operation Christmas Child Boxes to go around the world, spreading happiness and sharing the hope of Jesus!
Our Deacons, with the help and donations from many of you, provided 35 Thanksgiving Food Assistance Boxes for our community. These boxes even included turkeys!
Scripture Readers for Christmas Eve Service
We are in need of six Scripture readers for the Christmas Eve service. If you are available and willing to read, please fill out a Connect Card or talk to Pastor Jon.
Basketball Ministry Lunch
The River Park Basketball ministry meets on Sundays following the morning service, and they could use some help providing lunch for 15-20 boys. Sign up for a specific date at the Info Center, or write “Basketball Lunch” on a Connect Card.
Impact Nuner
Nuner Elementary is our River Park neighborhood elementary school. As a church, we want to share the love and light of Jesus by serving our community. Nuner needs classroom assistance, lunch table partners, and mentors. If you want more information about serving, please fill out a Connect Card and let us know.
Men’s Ministry
If you’re interested in helping plan events and create ministry opportunities for the men of our church, we’d love to have you involved. Simply fill out a Connect Card to let us know!
Join the Fun in Kids Ministry
Do you have a heart for children and a passion for making a difference? Help us shape young lives through our Sunday morning AWANA program or by teaching a fun skill during Wednesday night Kids Camps. Don’t wait—write “Kids Ministry” on your Connect Card, reach out to Tara, or fill out the GC Kids Teams Inquiry Form on our website. Let’s work together to help kids know, love, and follow Jesus!
Student Ministry Volunteer Opportunities
We’re looking for a few more adults to commit to Wednesday evening youth group. Teens always appreciate snacks, so we also welcome volunteers to provide treats or help prep food for youth group and special events. If you’re interested, write “Student Ministry” on your Connect Card.
#ForRiverPark Community Outreach Team
Would you like to be a part of blessing our community? If you would like more info about our Community Outreach Team, #ForRiverPark, fill out a Connect Card and write "ForRiverPark" and let us know!
Ways to Give Financially
Besides the offering taken during the morning service, there are four easy ways to give a financial donation. You can give in our church offering box located on the wall outside the sanctuary doors, online at our church website, mail it into our church office, or by texting your donation amount to 574-281-4998.