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
Youth Overnighter
The youth will be having an overnight event here at church on Friday, November 22. It will start at 6pm and end at 9am on Saturday. We will provide dinner, breakfast, and snacks in between. Cost is $10. Friends are always invited! Sign up online and make sure we have a medical waiver on file.
Nominations
Church members, if you would like to nominate someone to be elected for a church position or would like more information about the process, please pick up a nomination packet at the Info Center and submit it to the church office by December 8.
Young at Heart (55+) Thanksgiving Event
Young at Heart will have a Thanksgiving meal together on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 PM in Carey Hall. Turkey is provided. Sign up in your Sunday School class, at the Info Center, or by using a Connect Card. Bring a dish to share. Come join us as we “Count Our Blessings” together!
Women’s Prayer Partners
We will be pairing up women (ages 18+) as prayer partners. If interested in being a part of this, you can pick up a form at the Info Center. This is a commitment for the 2025 year. Forms are due by December 1.
Annual Business Meeting
It had been previously printed that our Annual Business Meeting would be held on Sunday, December 1. However, that is Thanksgiving weekend. Therefore, the board has rescheduled the meeting for Sunday, December 15 following the morning service. At this meeting, church members vote on church elected positions and on the 2025 budget.
Women of Worth Christmas Event
The Women of Worth (working women or women with children at home) will be getting together to make candy and ornaments on Friday, December 6 from 7-9 PM at the home of Laura Meyer (1116 Clermont Drive, South Bend). Suggested donation of $2 for an ornament. Please sign up online or by using a Connect Card.
Christmas Dinner
Join us on Sunday, December 8 following the church service for our annual Christmas dinner. The meal will be provided. To help us plan accordingly, please sign up at the Info Center or by filling out a Connect Card.
Youth Discover Conference
Youth are encouraged to attend the Discover Conference on Feb 7-9. For the lowest rate, register by December 8. Further details and registration info are on the church website on the Student Ministry page or pick up a flyer in the youth room.
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 find one! Just use a Connect Card and let us know!
Upcoming Dates to Save…..
November 19—Young at Heart (55+) Event
November 24 - Harvest Offering
December 6 - Women of Worth Christmas Event
December 8—Christmas Dinner
December 15—Kid’s Christmas Program
December 15 - Annual Business Meeting
December 24—Christmas Eve Service
February 7-9—Youth Discover Conference
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND GIVE
Nuner School Opportunity
Nuner School is looking for 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.
Food Donations for Assistance Boxes
The food panty will accept specific items for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Assistance boxes. Sign up sheets are located at the Info Center and in adult Sunday School classes. Food must be dropped off to the gym kitchen by Sunday, November 17.
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.