WEEKLY PROGRAM
Summer Bash
August 23, 2026
Mark your calendar to join us for an end-of-summer event for everyone!
Current opportunities
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Our Free Pantry is open on the 2nd Sunday of each month, immediately after the morning worship service.
Donations of non-perishable grocery items, household cleaning items, paper goods, and toiletries are all much appreciated.
Current Needed Items:Shampoo/Conditioner
Body Wash
Dish Soap
Hand Sanitizer
Please place all contributions on the collection cart near the Office Entrance.
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Get the guide HERE:
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Men and women are needed to provide spiritual discipleship for individuals pursuing recovery from substance abuse. At GBC, sessions are held monthly (on the fourth Thursday of each month) for those working with residents of The Way Recovery Houses to receive training and to pray for the ministry. More info: https://gbclancaster.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/182995534
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all other adult classes will be studying passages coinciding with our chronological read-through-the-Bible plan. This is a great place to meet in smaller groups and discuss what we are all reading together as a church. Various classes are available for adults (several open to anyone, one for young adults, and one for just women).
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at Providence Place Senior Living & Abbeyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Everyone is invited to join a group from GBC to visit with the residents of Providence Place and Abbeyville Nursing & Rehab! This is an opportunity for our congregation to get to know some of the residents and to bless and encourage them. We also share a time of worship through Scripture, prayer, and congregational singing (led by our GBC Worship Team).
After church, meet in our choir room for lunch (pizza provided or bring your own lunch) and to go over that day’s program.
Van transportation is provided to and from the facility, or you are free to carpool or simply meet there.
Signup is appreciated, but not required - SIGN UP HERE: https://gbclancaster.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3561234
Monthly visitations schedule - all are welcome to join us whenever you can:
2nd Sundays at Providence Place Senior Living (1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster PA 17603)
Last Sundays at Abbeyville Nursing & Rehab. Center (100 Abbeyville Road, Lancaster PA 17603)
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Each Sunday in July, children who have completed grades 1-6 will be dismissed from the worship service at 11:00 am to Jonah (143/145) and David (146) rooms for a special missions-focused church time.
Questions? Please contact Pastor Mike Cortez: mcortez@gbclancaster.org
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Our Awana clubs continue to grow, and helpers are needed for this coming year, including verse listeners* and leaders for various age groups.
*Listeners are needed each Wednesday night for just 15 minutes (6:45-7:00 pm) to listen to clubbers say their memory verses
If you can help in any way, we will provide all training needed. Your time and efforts help children learn God’s Word and develop strong foundations of faith!
More about Awana at GBC Lancaster: https://gbclancaster.org/children
Questions? Please contact Lucy or Pastor Mike Cortez (mcortez@gbclancaster.org)
Prayer and praise
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Dana requests prayer for her best friend Nicole’s mother, Mary. She has a cancerous tumor on her heart and two aortic aneurysms. Pray for comfort and strength for the family.
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- Pray for Scott’s sister in law, Donna, who will be undergoing scans on masses found recently while preparing for gallbladder surgery. Pray peace on Donna and her husband Greg, and for wisdom for the doctors.
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!
Church attendance - 340
Received - $453,781
Budget - $427,443
If you have any questions about giving, please contact the church office.