2017
SUNDAY, AUG. 27
20th Ministry Anniversary
Please join us for this special day for Pastor Rory Bond, his family, and all of us at GBC, as we celebrate his 20 years of ministry here. There will be a surprise guest speaker in the morning and evening services, as well as a luncheon for the Bond family and their guests. For more information, please call the church office at 765-288-9569.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 10
Red, White & Blue Day
Our annual Patriot Day service remembering those who perished on September 11, 2001, and honoring the men and women who selflessly serve our community as first-responders or defend our nation in military service
SUNDAY, OCT. 15
Homecoming Day & Harvest Fellowship
It’s a chilly time of year, perfect for the heartwarming fellowship we enjoy each Homecoming Day. Featuring a guest speaker special to the GBC family, the day begins with our regular schedule.
• 9:15a Sunday School and Adult Bible Fellowship
• 10:30a Morning Worship Service
Then you’ll want to head out (about a mile as the crow flies) to the Perrel Farm for our
• 1p Annual Harvest Fellowship.
There’ll be plenty of food, fun, and, of course, fellowship, including a final time in God’s Word.
NOTE: NO EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE.
• 9:15a Sunday School and Adult Bible Fellowship
• 10:30a Morning Worship Service
Then you’ll want to head out (about a mile as the crow flies) to the Perrel Farm for our
• 1p Annual Harvest Fellowship.
There’ll be plenty of food, fun, and, of course, fellowship, including a final time in God’s Word.
NOTE: NO EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE.
SATURDAY–WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11–15
Missions Conference 2017—‘The World for Christ’
John O’Malley, General Director,
Worldwide New Testament Baptist Missions
Every two years we refresh our vision for reaching the nations with the gospel at our worldwide faith-promise missions conference. During the last 52 years God has enabled us to give over $2.7 million in the support and promotion of global missions through scores of individual missionary families and works. Join us as we ask the Lord to fire up our commitment to His Commission and our burden for lost souls everywhere.
Worldwide New Testament Baptist Missions
Every two years we refresh our vision for reaching the nations with the gospel at our worldwide faith-promise missions conference. During the last 52 years God has enabled us to give over $2.7 million in the support and promotion of global missions through scores of individual missionary families and works. Join us as we ask the Lord to fire up our commitment to His Commission and our burden for lost souls everywhere.
2018
SATURDAY, JAN. 13
IFBF Statewide Men’s Conference
Worship, fellowship, helpful Bible messages, plus some serious fun and food makes for a great day. All men and boys high-school-age and up are welcome!
• 8:30a Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
• 9:30a Session One (Auditorium)
• 10:45a Session Two (Auditorium)
• 12:15p Lunch (Fellowship Hall)
• 1:30p Fun Time (Auditorium)
• 1:45p Session Three (Auditorium)
Our church is privileged to host this annual event sponsored by the Indiana Fundamental Baptist Fellowship. Dress is casual. There is no charge for registration (which includes lunch). A free-will offering will be taken toward the costs of the conference.
• 8:30a Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
• 9:30a Session One (Auditorium)
• 10:45a Session Two (Auditorium)
• 12:15p Lunch (Fellowship Hall)
• 1:30p Fun Time (Auditorium)
• 1:45p Session Three (Auditorium)
Our church is privileged to host this annual event sponsored by the Indiana Fundamental Baptist Fellowship. Dress is casual. There is no charge for registration (which includes lunch). A free-will offering will be taken toward the costs of the conference.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt
- WHEN? Saturday, March 31, at 11a
- WHERE? On our north soccer field
- WHAT? Candy! Prizes! Bounce houses! Playground! Games! Hot dogs and popcorn! It will be a fun-loaded spring-fest for the whole family!
- WHO? Everyone is welcome!
KIDS HUNT BY AGE GROUPS
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
Easter Sunday
A wonderful celebration of our risen Lord! Bring your family and friends to hear, through uplifting music and preaching, the life-changing news of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• 8:30a SonRise Service (Fellowship Hall)
• 9:45a Continental Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
• 10:30a Morning Worship Service (Auditorium)
NOTE: NO EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
• 8:30a SonRise Service (Fellowship Hall)
• 9:45a Continental Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
• 10:30a Morning Worship Service (Auditorium)
NOTE: NO EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
Educator Appreciation Day
Our third annual service highlighting and honoring the teachers and educational staff members of our greater community
SUNDAY, MAY 13
Mother’s Day
Moms. So amazing, they ought to have their own holiday. Wait, they do. Come, help us honor them—and the Lord—on that special morning.
SUNDAY, JUNE 17
Father’s Day
For many of us, our fathers are our heroes. We appreciate them for their love and guidance. A good father can set an example of strength, honor, sacrifice, responsibility, and faith. On this day we honor them and thank God for their love and for the lessons they have taught us.
SUNDAY, JULY 1
God and Country Day
All are welcome to join us for this Independence Weekend celebration. America was founded as ONE NATION UNDER GOD, and the psalmist said, ‘Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord’ (33:12). Join us as we thank Him for our country and together pray that our nation may honor Him alone as Lord. ‘America! God shed His grace on thee!’
• 9:15a Sunday School and ABF
• 10:30a Morning Worship
• Noon Picnic on the Grounds (featuring music from the HeartStrings)
NOTE: NO EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
• 9:15a Sunday School and ABF
• 10:30a Morning Worship
• Noon Picnic on the Grounds (featuring music from the HeartStrings)
NOTE: NO EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
