News and Events
- Current Studiesby Martha Kasper
May 2026
Bible Hour: We are currently studying the book of Acts together. Join us from 9:30-10:30 am for this interactive Bible study where comments and questions are welcome from the congregation. We just covered Act chapter 6 which discusses the institution of the office of deacons, to deal with material needs in the church. We also saw that the tactics of those who opposed Stephen, the first martyr, included lying and deception.
We encourage you to come at 10:30 am and join us for coffee and snacks during our Fellowship Break which runs from 10:30 am to 11 am. This is a great time to get to know the church members at GABC.
During our Corporate Worship Service (11 am to noon) Pastor Matt is preaching through the book of Ephesians. We have been learning about our new self in Christ and the “uncomfortably specific” ways Paul instructs believers. In chapter 4: 26-5:4 Paul reminds Christians that they need to “put off” our old self and “put on” the new self with detailed specificity. Paul lists the necessity to speak truthfully, to be angry and not sin, and to stop stealing as clear examples of practical change. Pastor Matt reminded us not to underestimate the power of our old self at work in us but challenged us to dispense truth and grace to ourselves and others. It is important to stay alert to the needs of those around us, as suggested in Eph 4:28-29, so we can avoid being self-absorbed.
- Current Studiesby Martha Kasper
Bible Hour: We are currently studying Feasts and Festivals in the Old Testament, and their relevance for New Testament theology and Christology. Join us at 9:30 for this insightful study.
During our Corporate Worship Service, Pastor Matt is currently preaching a sermon series on Ephesians: God’s Grand Plan. He began this study on October 26. We have seen that we are blessed with salvation (1:3) and chosen for holiness and adoption (1:4-6). We have been reminded that Christianity is the bestowal of diving blessing on undeserved people. Join us as we study this distinctively Christocentric book which repeatedly emphasizes what blessings believers have “in Christ” or “in Him.” How can we leverage the blessings that we have received from the Lord to help us when we are discouraged (Eph 1:3)? How can knowing that you have been chosen and predestined by God be encouraging and liberating for you (Eph 1:5)? Join us at 11 am for our sermon series on Ephesians.
- Current Studiesby Martha Kasper
We have been surveying 1 Kings during our Corporate Worship Service and Pastor Matt recently preached on chapter 12. We learned about the rashness of Rehoboam and how he had his mind made up and rejected good advice. We need to make the Word of God and advice from godly people central to our lives. We just have two more weeks in our survey of 1 Kings.
Pastor Matt plans to start preaching through the book of Ephesians on October 19. Please join us for our corporate worship service at 11 am.
During our 9:30 Bible Hour for September and into October we have been studying Theological Oddities and Curiosities, including Angels and the Antichrist. This week we will be learning about Dreams and Visions from the Bible. Next week, October 12th we will look at occurrences of Fasting and Fighting in Scripture.
- Current Studiesby Martha Kasper
During our corporate worship service in the months of July and August, Pastor Matt is preaching a series surveying 1 Kings entitled Pursuing God’s Priorities. Join us as we study key Bible passages from David, Solomon, and others, noting how often the dilemma is often between God’s ways and man’s way. Likewise, when we see a crisis coming, we should consult God early and often. Please join us for this informative series at 11am.
Our next sermon series will be on Ephesians starting in September.
During our Bible Hour we are continuing our study on effective Bible study methods. Join us as we “workshop” application of a passage from the theological principle. Join us at 9:30 am.
- Current Studiesby Martha Kasper
Please note we will not have church services on July 6, 2025, Independence Day Weekend.
Join us for our Corporate Worship Service at 11 am. Pastor Matt completed his study on Romans 8 on June 29. On July 13 he will be preaching on the faithfulness of God and what loyalty means to us as Christians and even as Americans. The following Sunday, July 20, he will begin a sermon series, surveying 1 Kings.
During our 9:30 Bible Hour we will continue our study on effective Bible study strategies.
Coffee & Conversation! You are also invited to our Fellowship Break from 10:30 to 11 am where we enjoy light refreshments. Come at 10:30 to get to know others at GABC.