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
GC Kids Camps
GCKids Winter camps kicked off on Wednesday, January 8! Camps give your child the ability to learn a new skill or hobby while making friends and building a Biblical foundation. Registration is open online. To see the current camps offered, grab a brochure at the Info Center.
Baby Shower for Sarah Forrester
Everett and Sarah Forrester are getting ready to welcome a little boy into their lives! All ladies are invited to a baby shower to celebrate on Sunday, February 2 at 2 PM in the lobby. Please sign up at the Info Center. Their registry info is available at the Info Center.
Young Adult Ski Trip
Young adults will have a ski/snowboard trip to Swiss Valley on Saturday evening, February 1. For more info and to sign up, please visit this link.
Love & Respect Marriage Class
Starting on February 9, we will be having an 8-week marriage class led by Pastor Jim & Missy Bayer. It will meet from 4:30 - 6PM. Cost is $10/couple. Childcare is available for a nominal fee. Please pick up a registration form from the Info Center or register online.
Annual Church Key Checkup
On February 2 and 9, everyone who has a church key or needs a church key is asked to visit the table that will be set up in the lobby. This is to verify the keys that you have, receive any keys that are no longer needed, and issue any keys that are necessary. Thank you for helping us to maintain accurate records and security within the church facility.
Children’s Quizzing Competition
There will be a children’s Bible Quizzing competition here at Gospel Center on February 9 from 9:30 AM—12 PM. You are invited to come watch our teams in action.
Young at Heart (ages 55+) Lunch Bunch
Young at Heart will meet at various restaurants at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, February 18. Sign up in Sunday School or at the Info Center for which restaurant you will go to for your Lunch Bunch.
The Well Conference
The Missionary Church North Central Region’s Women’s Conference is March 7-8 at Redeemer Missionary Church in South Bend. There are registration brochures at the Info Center. Deadline to register (without a late fee) is February 14. Further info and online registration can also be found by clicking here.
Youth Discover Conference
Youth are encouraged to attend the Discover Conference on Feb 7-9. Further details and registration info are on the church website on the Student Ministry page or pick up a flyer in the youth room.
Offering Envelopes
Boxes of numbered offering envelopes have been put in mailboxes. If you did not get one, but would like one, please notify the church office or fill out a Connect Card and let us know. If you do not have a church mailbox, but utilize offering envelopes, check at the Info Center for your box of envelopes.
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 belong! Just use a Connect Card and let us know!
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
Police Department Thank You Dinner
On February 19 and 20, Gospel Center would like to honor the South Bend Police Department by offering a Thank You Dinner. There will be 2 serving times in order to reach all shifts. On February 19, we will serve from 10 PM to midnight. On February 20, from 1-3 PM. A number of volunteers are needed to set up, clean up, serve, greet, pack gift bags, etc. If you are willing to serve, please indicate on a Connect Card or sign up for specific slots at the Info Center.
Preschool Teachers for Children’s Church
If you enjoy spending time with preschoolers and are looking to make an impact, serving in our preschool class during Children’s Church could be a great place for you! If you are interested in this opportunity to serve, fill out the GCKids Team form on our website or write “preschool” on a Connect Card.
Soup Ministry
The Soup Ministry to our shut-ins will take place on Feb 5 and 19, and March 5 and 19. Sign up at the Info Center if you would be willing to make, package, or deliver soup.
#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.
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.