 what to expect what to expect admin wed 7112018 510 it is never easy to visit a new church for the first time so we want to be as helpful as we can to make your experience a good one what should i wear  we want you to feel comfortable after all we are thrilled that you re visiting us and want you to be more focused on the service than what you re wearing wear what is comfortable some prefer to put on their sunday best and that s fine too we think you ll fit in no matter how you dress before the service sunday school for children and adults starts at 945am on sunday mornings there is child care for infants and toddlers when you sign your child ren in you ll be issued a pager so you can be reached in the event the staff or your child needs you there is sunday school for children ages 2 years and up worship this time is set aside for communicating with god from our hearts we have contemporary worship music as well as more traditional songs and hymns we encourage everyone to worship the lord with all of their heart soul mind and strength for many that means singing clapping and for others it means quietly reflecting on the words you re welcome to worship however you want offering each week there is a time to worship god through the giving of tithes and offerings as a guest please do not feel any pressure to give this is an act of worship for our regular attenders allowing them to give to god a portion of what he has already given us it also gives gbc the means to reach more people for christ in the future the message sermon  every weekend you will hear a relevant straightforward message that is centered in god s word we trust that these messages will help you develop a growing vibrant relationship with jesus christ and provide a strong biblical foundation for your life communion we celebrate communion together periodically throughout the year anyone can participate in this time of selfexamination and reflection on christ s sacrifice as long they ve made the decision to follow jesus christ the juice and bread that we share represent the life he gave up so that our sins could be forgiven after the service pick up your kids   make sure that you return the pager that the nursery and children s workers gave you when you dropped your kids off so that we can ensure your children s safety please pick up your children promptly it is never easy to visit a new church for the first time so we want to be as helpful as we can to make your experience a good one what should i wear  we want you to feel comfortable after all we are thrilled that you re visiting us and want you to be more focused on the service than what you re wearing wear what is comfortable some prefer to put on their sunday best and that s fine too we think you ll fit in no matter how you dress before the service sunday school for children and adults starts at 945am on sunday mornings there is child care for infants and toddlers when you sign your child ren in you ll be issued a pager so you can be reached in the event the staff or your child needs you there is sunday school for children ages 2 years and up worship this time is set aside for communicating with god from our hearts we have contemporary worship music as well as more traditional songs and hymns we encourage everyone to worship the lord with all of their heart soul mind and strength for many that means singing clapping and for others it means quietly reflecting on the words you re welcome to worship however you want offering each week there is a time to worship god through the giving of tithes and offerings as a guest please do not feel any pressure to give this is an act of worship for our regular attenders allowing them to give to god a portion of what he has already given us it also gives gbc the means to reach more people for christ in the future the message sermon  every weekend you will hear a relevant straightforward message that is centered in god s word we trust that these messages will help you develop a growing vibrant relationship with jesus christ and provide a strong biblical foundation for your life communion we celebrate communion together periodically throughout the year anyone can participate in this time of selfexamination and reflection on christ s sacrifice as long they ve made the decision to follow jesus christ the juice and bread that we share represent the life he gave up so that our sins could be forgiven after the service pick up your kids   make sure that you return the pager that the nursery and children s workers gave you when you dropped your kids off so that we can ensure your children s safety please pick up your children promptly  