BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261101T125521Z UID:397-1412922@gccob.com DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122 CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20261031T103731 DESCRIPTION:\nMoving Beyond Church as Usual: Why We Need "More &\; Bette r Disciples"\nWhat does it truly mean to follow Jesus in a world that is c onstantly shifting? Is church simply a routine we check off each week\, or is it intended to be a dynamic movement that changes us—and the world a round us—from the inside out?\nStarting on October 18\, we are embarking on a transformative new sermon series titled "More &\; Better Disciple s." This series isn't just about attendance or numbers\; it’s about alig nment\, growth\, and living with Kingdom purpose.\nAt the heart of this se ries is the Great Commission Engine—a visual framework illustrating how every part of our spiritual lives works together. From gathering as a comm unity to living fully surrendered\, connecting in deep relationships\, and partnering together in generosity and mission\, every element powers our calling to make disciples.\nWeek 1 (Oct 18): The Power of Showing Up\n(Cat alytic Weekend Experience) We live in an age where almost everything can b e done remotely\, conveniently\, and on-demand. But when it comes to faith \, there is something irreplaceable about presence.\nThe weekend gathering isn't just a tradition\; it’s a catalytic experience. When God’s peop le gather under one roof to worship\, hear the Word\, and lift up one voic e\, something spiritual happens that simply cannot be replicated in isolat ion. In the Great Commission Engine\, the catalytic weekend experience act s as the spark. It inspires us\, reorients our hearts toward God\, and equ ips us to live out our faith in the coming week. Showing up is often the v ery first step toward a transformed life.\n\nReflect: How has simply showi ng up in community shaped your faith in the past?\nCall to Action: Bring s omeone with you this Sunday and experience the presence of God together!\n \nWeek 2 (Oct 25): The Power of Saying "Yes"\n(Surrendered Living) The Fre edom of Surrender\nIn a culture that constantly urges us to "take control" and "follow our own heart\," Jesus offers a radically different path: sur render. This Sunday in our series\, we focus on "THE POWER OF SAYING 'YES' (Surrendered Living)." To become a disciple of Jesus means laying down ou r own plans\, our own agendas\, and our own need for control in exchange f or His greater purpose.\nSaying "yes" to Jesus isn't a one-time decision —it’s a daily lifestyle. It fuels the Great Commission Engine by movin g us from being passive spectators to active participants in God’s work. When we surrender our time\, talents\, and desires\, we experience the tr ue freedom and joy that only comes from walking in His will.\n\nReflect: I s there an area in your life right now where God is asking you to say "yes "?\n\n\nCall to Action: Step into surrendered living this week—ask God e ach morning\, "What is your 'yes' for me today?"\n\n\n\nWeek 3 (Nov 1): Th e Power of Finding Your People\n(Life-Changing Relationships) Faith Was Ne ver Meant to Be Done Alone\nGod never intended for you to walk out your fa ith on an island. From the very beginning\, design dictated that we need c ommunity—people who celebrate with us\, pray for us\, challenge us\, and stand with us during tough seasons.\nThis Sunday\, we explore "THE POWER OF FINDING YOUR PEOPLE (Life-Changing Relationships)." In the Great Commis sion Engine\, life-changing relationships provide the fuel of accountabili ty and care. True disciple-making happens in the context of authentic comm unity.\nIf you’ve felt disconnected or isolated lately\, this message is for you. Finding your people isn't just about making friends\; it's about building spiritual partnerships that help you grow into the person God cr eated you to be.\n\nReflect: Who are the key people in your life helping y ou follow Jesus?\n\n\nCall to Action: Take a step toward community this we ek—join a small group or reach out to someone after service!\n\n\nWeek 4 (Nov 8): When Word &\; Spirit Meet\nThe Engine at Full Power: Word &a mp\; Spirit\nAs we conclude our series on "More &\; Better Disciples\," we arrive at a vital truth: true\, sustainable disciple-making requires b oth the foundation of God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit.\nOur final message in this series is "WHEN WORD &\; SPIRIT MEET."\n\nThe Wor d gives us truth\, direction\, and wisdom.\n\n\nThe Spirit gives us power\ , passion\, and life.\n\n\nWhen the truth of Scripture meets the living po wer of the Holy Spirit inside a believer and inside a church\, the Great C ommission Engine operates at full capacity! We become bold witnesses\, com passionate servants\, and devoted followers of Jesus. Join us as we wrap u p this transformational series and step forward into all that God has plan ned for us!\n\nReflect: Is your daily walk leaning more on human effort\, or are you walking in the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of the Wo rd?\n\n\nCall to Action: Come expectant this Sunday as we worship and pray for a fresh movement of Word and Spirit in our lives!\n\nWeek 5 (Nov 15): Investing in Eternity: Kingdom Report Day\nWhere your treasure is\, there your heart will be also. Generosity is one of the clearest indicators of a heart aligned with God’s mission. This Sunday is a defining moment in our series: "KINGDOM REPORT DAY." Generosity keeps the Great Commission En gine running smoothly and expands its reach. When we give\, we aren't just funding budget line items\; we are investing in transformed lives\, local outreach\, global missions\, and the future of our church.\nKingdom Repor t Day is an opportunity for each of us to pray\, give sacrificially\, and partner with God in what He is doing in and through our church family. Tog ether\, our collective generosity makes an eternal impact!\n\nReflect: How does giving reflect our trust in God’s provision?\n\n\nCall to Action: Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to participate on Kingdom Repo rt Day!\n\n\n\nWeek 6 (Nov 22): Keep the River Flowing\n(Partners in the Great Commission) Becoming a Conduit\, Not a Reservoir\nA lake with no out let eventually becomes stagnant. But a river—a body of water where life continually flows in and out—stays fresh\, vibrant\, and fruitful. The s ame is true for our faith.\nThis week\, we look at "KEEP THE RIVER FLOWING (Partners in the Great Commission)." As disciples\, God doesn't pour His blessings\, grace\, and truth into our lives just for us to hold onto them . He intends for us to be channels through which His love flows out to oth ers.\nWhen we see ourselves as true partners in the Great Commission\, we share the Gospel\, serve our neighbors\, and actively invest in making mor e disciples. Together\, we keep the river of God's blessing moving into ou r city and around the world.\n\nReflect: How can you be a channel of God ’s grace to someone in your sphere of influence this week?\n\n\nCall to Action: Ask God to show you one person who needs to experience His love th rough you.\n\n\nWhether you've been walking with God for decades or are ju st beginning to ask big questions about faith\, there is a place for you i n this story. Join us as we fire up the engine and discover what happens w hen a church unifies around the mission of Jesus!\n\n LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T103731 LOCATION: SUMMARY:Sermon Series - More & Better Disciples URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.gccob.com/events/sermon-series-more-better-discip les/2026-11-22 ATTACH;FILENAME=More-and-better.jpg;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dq5pwpg1q8ru 0.cloudfront.net/2026/10/12/15/52/42/60289ba8-bad9-494f-8518-b4c4f7686aa5/ More-and-better.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR