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. 

THIS SUNDAY

Join us this Easter weekend as Joel Owen brings our Easter message titled "The Four Chairs." He will continue our sermon series, "David, A Faulty Man with a Faithful God" the following week. We will have an Easter service on Saturday, April 4th at 6pm and then services on Easter Sunday, April 5th at 9am & 10:45am.


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: 


This week: Join us at 9 AM or 10:45 AM to learn about Jesus’ death and resurrection! We will also be having an egg hunt!

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


"Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for all believers for what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity." 1 Timothy 4:12


Coming Up:


There will be no youth group for next week on Wednesday, April  8. 


Additional meeting times and event info to come.  


If you would like to learn more or register for any of our events, please go to the link provided below. 

Click Here.


If you would like to sponsor a student click on the link below.

Enter amount then select fund - Youth Trips & Retreats - then put the student's name in notes.

CLICK HERE

GRACE STUDENTS Sponsor a

COMPASsION INTERNATIONAL student

Grace Students sponsors a 12 year old girl in Guatemala named Daniela. We ask that you join us in prayer for health for her and her family.

What's Happening


Easter at GFC

This year we will be celebrating Easter with three different service times: Saturday, April 4th at 6pm (no kid's ministry) and Sunday, April 5th (full kid's ministry) at 9am and 10:45am. Come and join us for these special services. Invite your family, friends & oikos (here's a Facebook event link with all the information). Everyone is welcome! 


Your oikos are those 8-15 people God has strategically placed in your life for YOU to influence for Jesus. Easter is one of the best times of year to invite lost people to church. Let’s all be diligent to pray for and invite them to our services.

Food Pantry & donations

Food Pantry:


GFC members have generously donated food items for our church family. If you are a GFC individual, family, college student, or senior who could use some of these items, pick up a pre-made food box or bag or look through the many other items available! This is a gift from your church family for you.


Available for pick up on Mondays from 12-2pm and Sundays 10:15-12:00pm, or contact the church office at 423-245-3616 by text or call. You can reach out to contact@gracekingsport.org as well if you need to find a different time to stop by.


We are continuing to receive food pantry donations. 

prayer groups

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 retreat

Ladies, join us for our Annual Ladies of Grace Retreat Friday April 24 6pm-9pm and Saturday April 25 9:40am-3:40pm. 


Held at church, it features speaker Ashley Masten who will focus on the Attributes of God and our growing relationship with him as well as Worship leader Emily Shipley accompanied by Lauren Gibson. 


Sign up today! Your $20 registration fee due by April 19. This fee includes dinner on Friday, a light breakfast and charcuterie lunch on Saturday, an exercise routine with Rachel Kinzer, fun games, and/or a prayer walk where you will experience six different moments with God. As this is a time focused on our ladies, child care is not available.


Our mission project for the retreat is Isaiah House 117 and we ask those who can, to bring an item from their list of needs for donation.


We encourage you to invite other ladies to experience this event including friends, family, neighbors and of course your Oikos.


Looking forward to learning, growing, praising and worshipping our mighty God with each of you!

Monday MOrning Precept Study on

Colossians & Philemon

What does it mean to be "complete in Christ?" Is Christ your "all in all" - does He meet all your needs? Don't let anyone delude you with man-made philosophies or traditions that contradict the Word of God. Join us Mondays, April 6 - June 1 from 10am-11:30am in the Gathering Area. Contact Cindy Stremel if you have questions at 240-377-7527. Please sign up in the hallway.

Monday Night Bible Study "me, myself, & lies"

Join us for our upcoming 7-week Monday Bible Study "Me, Myself & Lies" by Jennifer Rothschild. This begins on April 6 at 6:30pm. We will meet weekly at the church Contact Dawn Pollock for additional information at 201-400-5721. Please sign up in the hallway.

Rhythm & Movement Worship

exercise class

This is the perfect time to come and join in! We meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays at the church from 10-10:45am and you can also join in by Zoom. 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. 

GFC Men's Ministry

Stay tuned for additional events, Bible Studies and other ways to connect, disciple and grow deeper in your faith. 


Monthly Events

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

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

LET'S REMEMBER

A few other important things to keep in mind this week.

  • You can now sign up by texting “GraceKingsport” to 49775.

     

    RightNow Media is the world’s largest customizable library of biblical video resources. Our church is providing this amazing resource to you free of charge. This site contains media of Bible Studies, Christian resources for children through adults and thousands of resources from Louie Giglio, Jennie Allen, Chip Ingram, Tim Tebow and countless others.


    Click here to set up your free account. The link works well through Google. Contact Joy Martin with any questions.

  • You may put checks/cash in the giving boxes, mail in checks to PO Box 3369, Kingsport, TN 37664, or use our website or app to make contributions. When giving on our app, you can choose to pay the fees associated with your gift, which allows gifts to go further and do more in the ministries we support. 


    Thank you for continuing to give and support GFC through your time, talents, & resources.

    Click Here to Donate Online.

  • Budget Update

    Budget vs Actual

    as of April 1, 2026


    April  2026

    Budget Need                              $75,000.00

    Budget Giving                               $6,834.74




    Year-to-Date

    Budget Need                            $605,769.23

    Budget Giving                           $674,088.48

       YTD Difference                        $68,319.25


    Fiscal Year from Aug 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2026

    Budget this fiscal year $900,000

    Generosity Sunday Gifts (to date)

    $46,849.70