What can I expect at each service?
Sunday Morning
Sunday morning attendance is usually between 45-60 people. Our dress is a reflection of our diversity. Typically there is a balance between dress and business-casual, though you will find anything from jeans to suits.
On Sunday morning we gather at 9:45 for 45 minutes of Bible Study, in which we learn about God’s Word – its meaning, and its application to every area of life. All of our classes are currently meeting as one, going through a study of the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. This is being taught by our pastor. We have child care available during this time. Please contact us so we make sure we are prepared.
Following that, at 10:45AM, we begin gathering for our Sunday morning service. We meet together and worship as families. We encourage the involvement of children in the worship experience. A nursery is available if needed.
Music
The music we sing at GBC is a blend of old and new. We enjoy a careful mix of older doctrinally rich hymns together with newer hymns, some of which have been written by our music leader, Caleb Harlin. We emphasize congregational singing, which allows everyone to sing praise to God with one voice, over performed music, which spotlights individuals thus creating a spectator/entertainment environment. We view the music ministry of a church as a God-given means of teaching and admonishing one another (Colossians 3:16).
Sermons
Preaching at GBC is largely expositional, which means we seek to give the meaning of a particular biblical passage and apply this message to our lives. Sermons usually last between 40-50 minutes with morning service dismissing by 12:30 PM.
Sunday Evening
At 6PM we gather in small groups for fellowship, worship, prayer, and the study of God’s Word. These small groups provide the setting where we can share life one with another in an intimate and safe environment. These small groups generally meet in the homes of one of the group’s members.
Wednesday Evening
Wednesday evening’s service is devoted to prayer. We meet at 7:00 PM. We spend time sharing and updating prayer needs. We then divide into small groups and lift these concerns before the Lord. Our Wednesday evening time is tremendously encouraging and uplifting.
