WEEKLY PROGRAM

Pastor Chris Mellon

Persistant Prayer

Luke 11:5-13

Thanksgiving Eve with Columbia Church

November 27, 2024


5 pm Community Dinner
6 pm Gratitude Service
This year, GBC Lancaster is partnering with Columbia Church for Thanksgiving Eve.


We will be joining our efforts for a Thanksgiving dinner followed by a time of worship at 6pm and expressing our gratitude to God. Volunteers are needed to help serve a community Thanksgiving meal, which is a great blessing to local individuals and families.

Current opportunities

  • There are many opportunities to get involved during the holidays. Thank you for considering how you might lend your time and talents to serve our church family and community.

  • As an adopting church, we have the privilege and responsibility of walking alongside residents of The Way Recovery Houses. Additional men and women are needed to participate by providing spiritual discipleship. These relationships are often critical for individuals seeking long-term freedom from addiction. Current mentors and others who are interested are all invited to monthly meetings for support, training, and prayer (held on the fourth Thursday of each month).

    Next meeting date: Thursday, November 21

    More info: https://gbclancaster.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/149099221

  • Our Worship Choir rehearses each Wednesday night at 7:00, and we’d love to have you join us. Preparations have begun for the Christmas season.

    If you are interested, please come out on a Wednesday night or contact Pastor Chris: cmellon@gbclancaster.org

    More about Worship Ministries: https://gbclancaster.org/worship

  • Our Pantry is open on the second Sunday of each month, offering food, household supplies, and personal hygiene items to anyone in need.

    • Pantry - Current most needed items:

      • Laundry Detergent

      • Shampoo/Conditioner

      • Body Wash

      • Deodorant

      • Thank you to Pack 125 Cub Scouts and our surrounding community for their participation in Scouting for Food, which abundantly stocked our Pantry with canned goods and other non-perishable items.

  • Get the Guide HERE

  •  - Verse Listeners/other volunteers needed on Wednesday nights

    • Our Awana clubs for children have grown again this year, with Cubbies (preschool) and Sparks (grades K-2) both at full capacity. T&T (grades 3-6) numbers have never been higher, yet we have enough small group leaders to take more. Please pray that God would continue to bring us people with a heart for discipling children. If you would like to help in this ministry, but cannot serve every week or full evening, we could still use your help:

    • First, please pray - we need the fruit of the Spirit as we relate to these younger brothers and sisters in the faith and as we witness to those who are not yet in God’s family.

    • Second, we need listeners and people to help children learn their verses with our Sparks (7:30 - 7:50 pm) and T&T (6:45 - 7:15 pm).

    • Third, we are also looking for help in gym time. This is a highlight of the night for many of our students and a reason they bring their friends.

    • Please contact the church office or Pastor Mike Cortez (mcortez@gbclancaster.org) if you are interested in serving in any of these ways.

  • If you prefer to use physical envelopes for your giving and would like to receive a statement at the end of the year, please request set of offering envelopes.

Prayer and praise

  •  is tentatively scheduled to be discharged from the hospital on Oct. 17. Pray that they would find a fitting place (wheelchair accessible, etc.) where he can continue his recovery. Pray for continued progress with various therapies and pain management.

  • physical condition continues to decline. She is currently residing at Abbeyville Nursing Home and welcomes visits and phone calls. Please pray for God’s special sustaining grace on her and family through these days. Pray for peace as they make end-of-life arrangements.


Watch the CHURCH CALENDAR ONLINE for the latest on what is (and isn't) happening, or to submit an Activity Request.

Financial Update: THANK YOU for continuing to generously give to what God is doing!

Attendance 373
Received - $644,257
Budget - $626,741

If you have any questions about giving, please contact the church office.