We will be holding our quarterly Membership Information Meeting this Sunday October 23rd in the sanctuary following the morning worship service. There will be updates from several ministry leads. Members, please plan on attending.
What is Love? ~ 1 John 4:7-12 – Pastor Jeremy Pickens
Faith Family Prayer Meeting
Please join us this Wednesday 10/19 @ 7pm for our monthly prayer meeting. It will be held in the church alcove.
Winter Coat Drive
GSCC will be collecting winter outerwear for our Whatcom County neighbors in need. The need is for clean, quality coats, hats and mittens for both children and adults. Please bring your items to the collection box near the church office. October 25th is the last day Sunday to drop off items.
Gospel-Powered Parenting Conference
On October 21st & 22nd there will be a parenting conference at Spring Creek Bible Church (formerly Silver Beach Community Church) 567 E Kellogg Road in Bellingham. This will be a challenging and helpful weekend whether your kids are toddlers, teenagers or somewhere in between. For more information pick up a brochure in the church foyer.
The Spirit of Truth ~ 1 John 3:24-4:6 – Pastor Jeremy Pickens
Recommended Reading for October
Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ by John MacArthur 
…flip through most Bible translations, and you won’t see or hear the word slave anywhere. That’s because it has been lost in translation. What does it mean to be a Christian the way Jesus defined it? MacArthur says it all boils down to one word: Slave. “We have been bought with a price. We belong to Christ. We are His own possession.”
“John MacArthur expertly and lucidly explains that Jesus frees us from bondage into a royal slavery that we might be His possession. Those who would be His children must, paradoxically, be willing to be His slaves.” – Dr. R.C. Sproul
To order a copy for $11, please contact the Church office.
Faith & Feelings ~ 1 John 3:19-23 – Pastor Jeremy Pickens
Ladies’ Craft Night
On Friday October 21st at 7pm please bring a craft project to work on as you talk with other ladies! Scrapbooking, sewing, knitting… anything. Bring a snack and invite a friend. Contact Jennie Pickens for more information.
Whatcom County Pregnancy Center Dinner
The Whatcom County Pregnancy Center’s main fundraiser is their Annual Dinner being held this year on Thursday October 20th at the Ferndale Events Center. GSCC financially supports the Center and we are encouraging you to attend. Tables of 8 or 10 are available… if you would like to consider being a table host or plan to attend, please contact Carolyn Anderson of Blaine.