EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS  

Weekly Schedule

Sundays

8:30 a.m. - Prayer Time

9:00 a.m. - Sunday School

10:15 a.m. - Worship Service (Online and In-person)

Wednesdays

11:00 a.m. - Prayer Meeting

6:30 p.m. - GC Kids Camps, Youth Group, Adult Bible Study

Pastor Appreciation Month

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. While Sunday School classes are providing lunches for our staff throughout the month, we encourage everyone to join in expressing gratitude to our pastors and ministry leaders. Consider writing a note or giving a small gift of appreciation to Pastor Jon Ranous, Pastor Jim Bayer, Adam Willis (Youth), Tara Blankinship (Children), and Joy Drake (Worship). If you'd like, you can drop your cards and gifts off at the Info Center desk. These will be presented to our leaders on Sunday, October 26.

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.

Membership Class

If you’re interested in learning more about church membership, we will be offering a class on Saturday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You can sign up at the Info Center or fill out a Connect Card to let us know you're interested.

Young at Heart (55+) Trip

The Young at Heart group will be going to Bethel University on Monday, October 20. For those interested in carpooling from church, meet at 9:15 a.m. For those wanting to drive to Bethel on their own, be there by 9:30 a.m. We will attend chapel, enjoy lunch in the dining commons (only $5), and then tour the beautiful campus! Sign up at the Info Center or in your Sunday School class.

Bingo Night

Join us for Bingo Night on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This event will take the place of our regular Wednesday programming. We’ll enjoy pizza, prizes, and fellowship as a church family. This event is open to all ages—we hope to see you there!

GCKids Christmas Camps

Christmas Camps will be kicking off on October 29! This set of camps will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Christmas camps are a special set of camps because they will lead into our Kids Christmas Program that will take place on December 14! For more information or to register, go to our website at gcmc.info.

Youth Overnighter

Join us for our Youth Overnighter on Friday, November 21, at 6:00 p.m. through Saturday, November 22, at 9:00 a.m.. We’ll kick off the evening with dinner together, then enjoy a night filled with games, time in God’s Word, and plenty of laughter. After getting some rest, we’ll wrap up the event with a hot breakfast on Saturday morning. Invite your friends! The cost is $10 and the deadline to sign up is November 16!

Hymn Sing

The next Hymn Sing will be on Sunday, November 23, at 6 p.m. (Note: This date is NOT on the 5th Sunday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.)

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. 

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 AND GIVE

Operation Christmas Child

Bless children around the world with the fun of gifts and the message of Jesus. Stop by the table in the lobby to pick up your box along with instructions and suggestions of items to pack. Cardboard boxes are free and plastic boxes are available for a $3 donation. You can also purchase a deflated soccer ball and pump for $5, jump ropes for $1, and scissors for $.50. Boxes are due back no later than November 16.

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

We’re hoping to launch a Men’s Ministry team at Gospel Center! 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! 

Sermon Intercessors

Prayer calls upon God to open hearts and minds of people to His Word as it is preached. Prayer calls upon God to fill the preacher with wisdom and power to declare the Word of God with boldness, clarity, and grace. We would like to have two people every Sunday in the prayer room during the sermon. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please fill out a Connect Card and write “Sermon Intercessor” on it.

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.