GCC is reopen for worship and onsite ministry events! Find all of the details about regathering at gccws.net/regather. Online worship continues to be available and we look forward to connecting with you at live.gccws.net.

Saturday, April 17

4:00 pm - Saturday Worship Team Practice

6:00 pm - Online and Onsite Contemporary Worship

Sunday, April 18

7:00 am - Traditional Worship Team

8:00 am - Online and Onsite Traditional Worship    

9:15 & 11:00 am - Online and Onsite Contemporary Worship

12:30 pm - Financial Peace University

3:00 pm - Tell Me More

Monday, April 19

6:00 pm - Atoma Worship Rehearsal

6:30 pm - 9 Essentials for the Church - online

Tuesday, April 20

7:00 pm - Cancer Support

7:00 pm - Evenings for Moms

7:00 pm - GCC Young Adults

Wednesday, April 21

6:30 pm - GCC Youth Group

6:30 pm - GriefShare

7:00 pm - Prophecy Fulfilled

8:00 pm - Wednesday Night Worship

Thursday, April 22

7:00 pm - Learning to Pray

7:00 pm - Worship Practice

Friday, April 23

6:30 pm - Atoma Worship Conference

Saturday, April 24

4:00 pm - Worship Team Practice

7:00 pm - Bethel Q & A

Sunday, April 25

7:00 am - Traditional Worship Team

8:00 am - Online and Onsite Traditional Worship    

9:15 & 11:00 am - Online and Onsite Contemporary Worship

Check out the GCC Events page for more information about upcoming events and activities at GCC.

Capital Campaign Update

"Growing With Grace" Expansion

gccws.net/growingwithgrace

GCC broke ground on phase 2 of its building expansion last month. What an exciting time in the life of this church as we "make room for one more!" Ask the Lord what your role will be in financing the next phase of our $3.7 million campus expansion over the next three years, then trust his direction. Support the expansion using the Growing With Grace envelopes or give online to the Growing With Grace fund.

Tax Assistance Programs Are Full

Due to the pandemic, the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) are not able to see as many clients as in previous years. AARP Tax-Aide, scheduled to begin March 5 at GCC, is full. Call 717-964-0275 for additional information. VITA is also full. Call 717-824-8102 for additional information on that program.

Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings Time is March 14. Make sure you turn your clocks ahead one hour or you'll miss the first part of the service!

Online Worship Nights

GCC is streaming Wednesday Night Worship online. You and your family can participate on YouTube or IGTV Wednesdays at 8:00 pm from now through the end of March.

Want to Serve at Music Camp This Summer?

We are currently seeking high school students to serve as camp mentors, craft leaders backstage crew, and game leaders for the Outpour Kids Music Camp July 18-23. You'll have an active role in making this camp a memorable week of music, games, crafts, devotionals, exploding experiments, and "Under the Sea" for a lot of kids. Register online on or before April 1.

Gatherings for Moms

GCC offers two gatherings for all moms of children infant through 12th grade. Attend the first and third Thursday mornings of the month or the third Tuesday evening of every month to be refreshed, encouraged, and equipped through Bible study, speakers, and interaction.

Getting to Know GCC

Looking for a way to learn more about Grace Community Church? Tell Me More will help you learn more about the history of GCC, the church's core values, and the biblical foundations we follow. Join Pastors Mike Sigman and Paul Weitzel at the next Tell Me More gathering Sunday, April 18 at 3:00 pm. Childcare is available.

Support Groups

You don't have to walk through sickness, loss, or grief alone. Be encouraged by those who want to stand alongside you through GCC's support groups.

Join the Team

One of the best ways to make new friends at GCC is to serve together on a team. During services on April 24 and 25, and May 1 and 2, we'll explore all the ways you can get involved. Then, you'll have the opportunity to get more specifics and sign up in the lobby after each service.

Youth Walking Taco Night

At GCC Youth, we are always looking for excuses to eat! Come join us on Wednesday, May 5, as we end the night with some walking tacos in honor of Cinco de Mayo! Find out more by clicking here.

National Day of Prayer Gatherings

The GCC family is invited to attend a one-hour National Day of Prayer gathering on Thursday, May 6, at either 10:00 am or 6:30 pm at the church. We will pray for our nation and the seven pillars of our American culture: church, family, education, government, business, media, and the arts. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12). Register online.

Fiesta Fun Friday

Students in Grades 4 and 5 are invited to a Fiesta Fun Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 7 at GCC. Join in with your friends for games, snacks, and lots of fiesta fun. Register online.

Discipleship at GCC

What does it mean to follow Jesus? GCC offers a variety of discipleship classes, studies, and support sessions to help you on your path toward spiritual growth. Explore the options and find a session that meets you where you are right now.

Bible Reading Plans for 2021

Pick up your 2021 Bible Reading Guide in the GCC lobbies. A comprehensive list of Bible reading plans is also available online.

New Class: Prophecy Fulfilled

Though it contains many books and authors, the Bible is God’s handiwork and inspiration, telling one big story. Jesus is referenced multiple times throughout the Old Testament, but these mentions can be difficult to follow. Join Harry Moon as he connects the dots and illuminates how God’s Word is crafted with purpose and intent of revealing Jesus. Class begins at 7:00 pm on April 7. Register online.

A Place to Discuss Your Doubts

Looking for a place where you can discuss your doubts and explore the trickiest topics of faith? Starting Point is an eight-week gathering, taking place during the 9:15 am Sunday service, where your questions about God turn into a conversation about faith, free from pressure and judgment. Starting Point begins Sunday, April 11. Register online.

Finding Financial Peace

Join the millions who never worry about money again. Led by Steve Echternach, FPU is the proven plan to pay off debt and build wealth that's helped over 5 million people start winning with money. Childcare is available. Please indicate when you register if you need childcare. Classes begin on April 11.

New Class: 9 Essentials of the Church - Online

How did the Church grow from a small group who knew Jesus to the very-populated Christian community today? Dr. Armand Weller dissects Acts 2:38-47 and other scriptures, revealing nine essentials of the Christian Church’s DNA that are still relevant today. Join this 3-week online class beginning at 6:30 pm on April 12. Register online.

GCC Kids Volunteer Training

GCC Kids Volunteers are encouraged to attend the "Hit A Home Run With GCC Kids" spring training event on Friday, April 16. The concession stand opens at 6:00 pm with favorite ballpark snacks. Get to know others on the GCC Kids Team and learn new skills for the big game - helping kids know and follow Jesus! Register online.

Learning to Pray

Learn how Jesus' design of prayer can grow your own prayer life and bring you closer to Him. This class, which begins on Thursday, April 22 at 7:00 pm, will complement this month's "Dangerous Prayers" sermon series. Register online.

Walking Together

Walking together is a gathering designed for widows, widowers, and singles who are looking for a place to connect with others in a similar season of life for fellowship, food, and fun. Join the next gathering from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on May 16. Register online.

Graduate Recognition During Services

Graduate Recognition, May 15 and 16, is a weekend to honor those graduating from high school, trade school, a certification program, or college. If you call GCCWS your church home and are graduating, we want to celebrate your achievement as a church family. Register online.

March Giving Summary

General Fund Need: $130,628

General Fund Received: $168,577

March Over Need: $37,949

YTD Need: $424,541

YTD Received: $523,697

YTD Over Need: $99,156

Growing With Grace

March Received: $287,222

YTD Received: $337,201

You Can Give Online

GCC provides a safe and easy way to provide your tithes and offering online. Visit our Online Giving page to support the ministry of GCC.

Ways You Can Give at GCC

gccws.net/give

Your regular giving helps to support GCC's mission of helping people know and follow Jesus. You can contribute anytime online. You can also present your tithes and offerings in person at the offering boxes at the doors in the auditorium. Envelopes to support the General Fund or the Growing With Grace fund are available at the offering boxes.

SOLANCO Food Bank

The March SFB focus items are:

• Dish soap
• House cleaner (surface cleaner)
• Pudding/fruit cups
• Micro meals
• Granola bars
• Potato pouches
• Canned chicken
• Hamburger/hotdog rolls
• Loaves of bread

CPR Volunteers

GCC is in need of additional CPR Volunteer team members to serve during the service of your choice on Saturdays and Sundays. CPR team members sit in the worship service and serve in emergency medical situations, if needed. Team members should be CPR certified. Contact Pastoral Assistant Andrew Potts to begin serving (andrew@gccws.net).

Join a Serving Team

gccws.net/volunteer

One of the best ways to make new friends at GCC is to serve together on a team. During services on April 24 and 25 and May 1 and 2, we'll explore all the ways you can get involved. Then, you'll have the opportunity to get more specifics and sign up in the lobby after each service.

Below you will find the Daily Bible Reading published in the Sermon Notes section of GCC's weekly bulletin.

• Sunday, 4/18 - Psalm 17, 35, 54, 63
• Monday, 4/19 - 1 Sam 28-31, Ps 18
• Tuesday, 4/20 - Psalm 121,123-125, 128-130
• Wednesday, 4/21 - 2 Sam 1-4
• Thursday, 4/22 - Psalm 6, -10, 14, 16, 19, 21
• Friday, 4/23 - 1 Chronicles 1-2
• Saturday, 4/24 - Psalm 43-45, 49, 84-85, 87
• Sunday, 4/25 - 1 Chronicles 3-5

GCC Young Adult Gatherings

GCC Young Adults is a group for single and married young adults, ages 18-30. The group strives to provide a setting of openness and acceptance and where people can develop significant relationships with God through faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. This group meets at GCC Tuesday evenings at 7 pm.

Youth Group at GCC

GCC provides safe, age-appropriate environments where 6th-12th graders can learn about Jesus in creative and relevant ways. GCC Youth meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:15 PM.

Recharge Devotional

Recharge is a weekly, Scripture-based devotional written by members of the GCC family. Subscribe to receive Recharge devotionals by email to be encouraged and uplifted in your spiritual walk.

Daily Bread Devotionals

Daily Bread devotionals have arrived at GCC. Stop by GCC to pick up your copy weekdays at the main entrance.