This Week & More
See our Calendar for future events.
As cases of COVID-19 are becoming more widespread, we have decided to cancel in-church Sunday services. Join us on Facebook Live at 10am Sunday. We will continue to evaluate the situation weekly as to continue worship via Facebook Live or resume meeting in person. Thank you for understanding and stay well.
Sunday, November 29: Week of Prayer
10:00am Facebook Live Worship Service
NO IN-CHURCH SERVICE
7:00pm Zoom Fellowship *
Wednesday, December 2:
7:00pm Zoom Bible Study *
Sunday, December 6:
10:00am Facebook Live Worship Service
NO IN-CHURCH SERVICE
--OR--
10:45am Church Worship Service (We will also be live on our Facebook Page.)
Please see Services to understand the guidelines we have in place for our service.
1:00pm Agape Myanmar Mission Church
7:00pm Zoom Fellowship *
Wednesday, December 9:
7:00pm Zoom Bible Study *
Thursday, December 10:
9:30am Dare to Care Mobile Food Pantry
The mobile food pantry will be in the church parking lot at approximately 9:30am until 10:30am.
Sunday, December 13:
10:00am Facebook Live Worship Service
NO IN-CHURCH SERVICE
--OR--
10:45am Church Worship Service (We will also be live on our Facebook Page.)
Please see Services to understand the guidelines we have in place for our service.
1:00pm Agape Myanmar Mission Church
7:00pm Zoom Fellowship *
Wednesday, December 16:
7:00pm Zoom Bible Study *
* Zoom Meetings use a free program called Zoom for video conferencing. It has to be downloaded on your device with a microphone and camera. The bigger the device the easier to see each other. Download the program at https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting for your device. It takes a few minutes to download, setup and get a feel for, so don’t wait till it’s time to meet.
Opportunities
November 29 - December 6:
======== Week of Prayer
This week is designated as the Week of Prayer for International Missions. The prayer guide to follow is at sbcv.org/2020-lottie-moon.
Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve
5:30pm Christmas Eve Service
If we feel it is safe to meet, we will have a service on Christmas Eve, taking time to remember the true meaning of Christmas.
======== Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
If you wish to donate to the offering, you may mail a check to the church, drop off your check at the church office Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., or wait until we meet in person and put your check in the offering plate. Please make sure you mark your check to indicate that it is for the missions offering.
======== Christmas Food Baskets
Because of the virus, we won’t be doing traditional food baskets this year. If you or someone you know needs assistance with Christmas, please notify Donnie or Sue; so that we can arrange to help.
Words of Wisdom
Why Advent?
Waiting can be hard, and not just for children. But I do love Advent: this four-week time when the Christian church prepares for Christmas.
Maybe I like Advent so much because it involves active waiting, not thumb-twiddling. It is a gift the church offers the world, to be active (which isn’t the same as busy) in ways that open our hearts — and the hearts we touch — to the true meaning of Christmas.
Mother Teresa said, “At this Christmas when Christ comes, will he find a warm heart? Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving others with God’s own love and concern.”
When I take time during Advent to remember in prayer and with gifts of money and time those who have less food than I do, those who are lonely, those without a home; when I pause to share love with a child or an elder, or gratitude for a healthcare worker, pastor or teacher; when I wait for justice to replace oppression but, while I wait, find ways to work for that result … the Spirit’s warmth fills my waiting heart. I am ready to welcome Jesus.
—Heidi Mann
Communication
We Want To Connect With You!
Announcements of services, events and church information are on this website. Our Facebook page is facebook.com/gcbcky The Facebook " f " icon at the bottom right of each page takes you there. Facebook requires you have an account to view our page.
Becoming a Church Member
If you are interested in becoming a member of our church family, contact the church office by phone at 502 361-2911 or by email. You may also let pastor Donnie know during the closing song at the Sunday Service. At your earliest convenience, pastor Donnie will make an appointment to discuss the process with you.
How to Receive Prayer Requests
Prayer requests are sent out by email. To be added to receive these requests, please use the Receive Our Mailings form on our Home page.
Adding Someone to our Prayer List
If you wish to add someone to the prayer list, please call the church at 502 361-2911 during regular office hours or use the Receive Our Mailings form on our Home page. Please let the church office know if someone can be removed from the prayer list. The list is published monthly with the church bulletin.
Receiving our Church Newsletter by Email
Our newsletter is published monthly. If you are a member of GCBC and wish to receive the newsletter by email, please use the Receive Our Mailings form on our Home page. The Community Connections GCBC.ws Edition shows worship times instead of members' birthdays.
Providing Your Email Address to Us
The most efficient way to notify members is by email. If the church office doesn't have your email address, please send it to us using the Receive Our Mailings form on the Home page. If you don't have email, we will always make our best effort to notify you of important updates by phone.