EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weekly Schedule
Sundays
8:30 AM - Prayer Time
9:00 AM - Sunday School
10:15 AM - Worship Service (Online and In-person)
Wednesdays
11:00 AM - Prayer Meeting
6:30 PM - GC Kids' Camps & Youth Group
GCKids Christmas Program
GCKids will present their Christmas program, “Christmas Magic,” on December 15 during the morning worship service.
Annual Business Meeting & Nominations
Our Annual Business Meeting will be on December 15 following the morning service. At this meeting, church members vote on church elected positions and on the 2025 budget. Church members, if you would like to nominate someone to be elected for a church position or would like more info about the process, please pick up a nomination packet at the Info Center. Nominations are due by December 8.
Young at Heart (55+)
The next Young at Heart gathering will be on December 17 at 5:30 PM for our Christmas gathering. Everett and Sarah Forrester will bless us with Christmas music! More details coming soon!
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, or Kid’s Camps during these weeks. There will be no Sunday School on December 29 and January 5.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Plan to join us for the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Tuesday, December 24, at 5:30 PM.
Hymn Sing
Plan to join us for our 5th Sunday Hymn Sing on Sunday, December 29, at 6:00 PM. Refreshment will follow afterwards.
Youth Discover Conference
Youth are encouraged to attend the Discover Conference on Feb 7-9. For the lowest rate, register by December 8. Further details and registration info are on the church website on the Student Ministry page or pick up a flyer in the youth room.
Youth New Year’s Eve Bash
The youth will be celebrating the end of the year with an event on Tuesday, December 31. It will be from 1:00 PM –12:30 AM. We will meet at church and then drive to Grand Rapids to join other churches for a time of worship and hanging out at the 3-Mile Project. Dinner will be provided. Cost is $15.
Ladies Bible Study
This group meets at the church from 12:30—2:30 PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.
Community Bible Study
Do you want to learn more about who Jesus is and his ministry on earth? If so, CBS is for you! Community Bible Study has classes for men, women, youth, and children. There is a class option on Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings. This year, we are studying the book of Matthew. Class starts September 9 at Gospel Center. Questions? Contact Kelly Wilson at 954-856-7408 or visit communitybiblestudy.org.
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 10-11 AM. 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 find one! Just use a Connect Card and let us know!
Upcoming Dates to Save…..
December 6 - Women of Worth Christmas Event
December 8—Christmas Dinner
December 15—Kid’s Christmas Program
December 15 - Annual Business Meeting
December 24—Christmas Eve Service, 5:30 PM
February 7-9—Youth Discover Conference
Inclement Weather
Tis the season for winter weather that may potentially affect us from being able to hold services or activities. In the event htat we need to cancel church due to the weather, we will broadcast our closure on WNDU16 and WSBT22 TV stations. According to our church policy, midweek activities will be cancelled if South Bend schools are cancelled. As always, use personal discretion when choosing to travel during winter weather.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND GIVE
#ForRiverPark & Nuner School
Gospel Center is #ForRiverPark, our local neighborhood. Nuner Elementary is our local school. They are in need of volunteers to help for 1-1/2 hours for 1 day a week. This could include classroom help, lunch table mentors, or men’s mentors. Information and background check forms are available at the Info Center.
Scripture Readers for Christmas Eve Service
We are in need of six Scripture readers for the Christmas Eve service. If you are willing to read, please let Pastor Jon know or fill out a Connect Card to inform us.
Basketball Ministry Needs
The River Park Basketball Ministry is off to a great start! The 4th –12th graders meet on Sundays right after the service. Would you be willing to supply the lunch for 15-20 boys? Sign up at the Info Center or write “Basketball Lunch” on a Connect Card to receive more info.
#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.