This was a testimony of God's grace through the discipling relationships in Huston Swift's (one of our Deacons) lives....
Last Sunday, we prayed a corporate prayer of lament. Below is slightly edited transcript of that prayer, as a model for how to lament biblically. ...
A.W. Tozer wrote that “what comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us” (Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy). I am convinced that our affections are driven by our understanding of who God is. That’s so important because we attend to those things that we love… we pay more attention to them than anything else....
Whether merely a kind neighbor or someone from a very distant country that you have never heard of (let alone spell), does not our freedom of religion extend to sharing Christ with the world?...
Here's how we've been praying as a church for the last year or so in our corporate times of prayer......
The providence of God is his purposeful sovereignty by which he will be completely successful in the achievement of his ultimate goal for the universe. (John Piper)...
Well...here we go! Our first gathering in 3 months! We'll be outside, so here's a little look at where we're we'll be seated, and what to look forward to....
We are very encouraged to share the news that churches may soon begin re-gathering for worship in groups of up to 100!...
What songs can Christians sing in troubled times? Here are a few recommendations from members of our music ministry. ...
What are the current guidelines for gathering in homes? What is the church’s plan going forward? Will we be able to meet in small groups or come together in larger groups (outdoors)? How should we handle those who respond to the laws differently within the church?...
It is easy to criticize our government leaders and complain about their decisions. In fact, some of them make it extremely easy for us to do this! However, there is a better way....
Martin Luther practiced civil disobedience by illegally preaching, but saw black plague health restrictions differently...
Praying together from Colossians 1, and for our community and leaders...
GCBC has partnered with Compassion for Congo each year to provide Christmas shoes for the 300+ children and food for a church celebration meal. Here is a video with pictures from last year and our missionary Pastor Didier sharing more about this. Click here to watch the video If you'd like to contribute for shoes ($20 per pair), you can give using the offering box b...
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In 2023 we launched the first "Care Conference". Our heart was to help equip our church to see themselves as a frontline of spiritual care in one another's lives. 2024 focused on marriage with Dr. John Street -"Marriage for the Long Run". We continue to pray for God's work to that end. This year, our focus is caring for our relationships reconcilliation, and will feature...
Keep ReadingSteps for Oline Giving: Click Here Note: for 2024 giving to Compassion for Congo is being administered by our friends at Riverbend Church in Florida. For 2025, we will be updating our 501(c)3 giving to a new California address and administration to give more directly to ministry needs. We will share more at www.compassionforcongo.org for 1/1/2025...
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"In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved" (Ephesians 1:5-6 NASB). Blessed be God the Father who chose us before we knew Him (v. 3-4), gave us grace and saving faith as a gift (2:8-9), and in His Beloved S...
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