We’re so glad you’re connecting with us! In this issue, you’ll find updates on announcements, upcoming events and ways to get involved in serving others. We hope this newsletter helps you stay connected and inspired as we walk together in faith.

“To be a community of people being transformed by the gospel who love and serve where we live, work and play.” 

This Sunday, Joel Owen will continue the I AM series with a message titled “The Door.”

There will be members of our prayer team available for prayer after each service on Sundays. Elders and pastors will also be available.

This week Grace Kids and Littles will being learning the story of Jesus and Nicodemus.

If anyone would like to serve with Grace Kids or Grace Littles and have fun, contact Lindsey Tabolt at 574-370-9347 or Lindsey@gracekingsport.org. 

GS has a fun-filled year planned.  Stay in the loop with the BAND APP or TEXT STUDENT.

This Week:

Join us Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with our doors opening at 6:00 pm for our mid-week service.

Upcoming:

Only 7 weeks left to register for Winter Camp… Don't procrastinate, sign-up now!

Grace Students are excited about the fun-filled year we have ahead. If you would like to learn more or register for any of our events please click on this link (Click Here). Please note that the Winter Retreat Registration deadline is November 28, 2025, so don't hesitate.

There are many ways you can get involved with Grace Students. If you would like to volunteer with or donate to Grace Students please reach out to Kyle McHolland @ kylem@gracekingsport.org and/or Sarah Radford @ seradford7@gmail.com. You may also scan the QR code below to give. 

Join us Saturday, November 1 at 6pm at GFC for the Grace Students Black Tie Gala and Silent Auction! Tickets are available for purchase now! This is a black tie event you don’t want to miss! Childcare is available. This is the main fundraiser for our Grace Students as they prepare for upcoming trips, leadership events and mission trips. For only $15 a ticket you can purchase them by scanning the QR code; by using the GFC App - go to giving then select the fund of Grace Youth Gala & Silent Auction 2025; or paying via check, or cash. Sarah Radford has the tickets and will get them to you as you pay.

Are you an individual, team ministry leader or business owner? There are other specific ways we could use your help as we plan and prepare for this Gala and Silent Auction, by donating your time, talents and items to be donated for the silent auction. Contact Sarah or Kyle for more information.

Grace Students sponsors a 12 year old girl in Guatemala named Daniela. We ask that you join us in prayer for her family life and the family’s spiritual growth.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, a time set aside each year to honor and give thanks for our servant-leaders who give, care, and serve us and our communities in remarkable ways.

How exactly should we celebrate them? They do so much for us…more than we ever know or realize on a daily and even moment-by-moment basis. How can we show them that we appreciate what they do, but also who they are to us and so many others? 

We should stay in a posture of prayer and fasting for our servant-leaders all year. Ask the Spirit to lead you as you pray for each one in these and other ways:

*Pray for their spiritual walk and that they find joy and sufficiency in Christ alone. Pray for wisdom to lead and continual renewal by the Holy Spirit as they seek God’s presence and growth.

*Pray they love their families well and lead in their homes in a Christlike way. Pray for these pastoral families who endure a lot of sacrifice in this calling. Pray for each family member by name.

*Pray for wisdom as they lead the body of Christ and GFC into what God has for our faith family and community.

*Pray as they disciple to make other disciples and as they live their lives as a living sacrifice and model of the Gospel.

Sunday, October 26, we will recognize our full time ministry staff here at GFC. We will be praying for our servant-leaders in both services. Also, there will be a table set up in the hallway that Sunday to drop off notes of encouragement and appreciation.

Premiere Gala & Silent Auction Fundraising Event

Join us Saturday, November 1 at 6pm at GFC for the Grace Students Black Tie Gala and Silent Auction! Tickets are $15 and available now. This is a black tie event you don’t want to miss! Childcare is available. This is the main fundraiser for our Grace Students as they prepare for upcoming trips, leadership events and mission trips. You can purchase tickets by scanning the QR code; by using the GFC App - go to giving then select the fund of Grace Youth Gala & Silent Auction 2025; or paying via check, or cash.  Sarah Radford has the tickets and will get them to you as you pay.

Are you an individual, team ministry leader or business owner? There are other specific ways we could use your help as we plan and prepare for this Gala and Silent Auction, by donating your time, talents and items to be donated for the silent auction. Contact Sarah or Kyle for more information.

GFC will be serving as a group at the Boone Processing Center on Wednesday, December 3rd from 10am to 4pm. Volunteers must be 13 or older and will be responsible for their own transportation.  

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the ministry of OCC and to be part of the next step in the journey of a shoebox.

You must be signed up to attend and space is limited! For more information, or to sign up by email or text, contact Melissa Pitts at pittsfamily8@gmail.com or 870-384-4021.

This summer and fall, we are focusing on reaching, growing, playing, serving, worshipping, and planting... TOGETHER! 

Serve together: October 31

How can you serve your community during Halloween? If you live in a “high impact” area where you get lots of people coming to your door for candy, please also include an invitation card to our church! We will provide cards for you to give away to families when they come to trick or treat. Consider inviting someone from your Life Group who won’t have a lot of foot traffic at their house to join you for the night. 

Do you live in a “medium impact” area where you’ll have some trick or treaters, but probably not be overwhelmed? Consider having an activity in your driveway! One of our leaders has a fire pit and allows kids to make s’mores when they come by. Also, give them an invitation card to GFC that we will provide you!  

Do you live in a “low impact” area where kids don’t come to your door? Join a friend from church or your Life Group who has a lot of foot traffic and have fun with them for the night handing out candy. Have fun and shine the light of Jesus this Halloween! 

If doing Halloween related events isn’t your thing, join others in the community at the DB vs Science Hill game in Johnson City that night! 

Worship together: November 29

A church wide night of music and worship is happening at GFC on Saturday, November 29 at 5pm.

Plant together: 2026

The Lord is preparing a team from GFC to plant a church in 2026 in the Kingsport area. Be praying and fasting for the Holy Spirit's filling, leading and power for those involved.

There are a couple of prayer groups that meet and serve at different times. The Thursday Intercessory Prayer Group meets Thursdays at 3pm. If you’re interested, please contact Ruth Jordan at 202-680-8963 for additional information. Members of the Prayer Team serve Sundays after each service as they meet and pray with members or visitors who are in need of prayer. If you’re interested, please contact Melissa Bennett at 909-744-7831 for additional information.

Ladies of Grace is GFC’s Women’s Ministry. Our vision is to reach women of all ages with the love of Christ and help facilitate a deeper walk with the Lord and with others. All women are invited to participate in the various Bible Studies, events, activities, etc…and bring a friend!  

Upcoming Ladies’ Bible Studies

Beloved Disciple Thursday Afternoon Bible Study

The Beloved Disciple Bible Study by Beth Moore on the life and ministry of John is on Thursdays from 12:30pm-2:30pm in the Gathering Area September 4-November 13. Ruth Jordan and Shauna Roach will be facilitating. Sign up in the hallway. Click Here to order the study book. Contact Ruth Jordan at 202-680-8963 for additional information.

The Way of Wisdom Monday Evening Bible Study

The Way of Wisdom Study on the book of Proverbs by Jen Wilkin and other various others is on Mondays from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Gathering Area September 8-October 27. Barb Vellenga and Julie Pedroza will be facilitating. Sign up in the hallway. Click Here to order the study book. Contact Barb at 727-510-3206 or Julie at 219-916-6585 for additional information.

Ladies of Grace, If you dare, join us at King's Sport Axe House, 101 Cherokee St, Suite 20, Kingsport,  to try your hand at throwing axes (at a target!)  Meet at the Axe House on Oct 8 at 3:00 pm.  Please bring $20 cash and give it to Sonya Hartley who will pay the Axe House for our event.  Sign up in the hallway.  Registration deadline is November 2.

We meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays at the church from 10-10:45am and you can also join in by Zoom. Now is a great time to join in. Come join us and enjoy a great customized workout, worshipful music, along with having a lot of fun getting healthier with other ladies just like you. Contact Debbie Bennett at 423-360-0498 with any questions or for additional information if you plan to come or join in by zoom. 

Stay tuned for additional events, Bible Studies and other ways to connect. 

Monthly Events

1st Friday Car Cruise - Contact Joe Pedroza 219-242-4368

4th Saturday Motorcycle Ride - Contact Riley Carter 502-294-8714