This Sunday Tim Blankenship will conclude our series called, "Out of Context." 

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 Littles: Join us at 9 AM or 10:45 AM to learn all about how God chose Helpers to help establish the early church! 

Grace Kids: Join us at 10:45 AM for an epic Kickball Remix game. Remember to wear your team colors, and come ready to hear about how to be more like Jesus as we continue to compete for the Summer Olympics Gold Medal! Be dressed to be outside.

Reminder: Elementary meets at 10:45 AM ONLY for June and July. 

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:

Youth will meet June 24 at 6:30pm with Doors open at 6 pm

Youth Group July 1 

Pray for our Youth

We ask that you join us in praying for our youth.  Our youth today have so many obstacles to traverse and we ask that you take even just a minute a day to pray for them. 

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

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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

In Office News...

Lead Pastor Joel Owen will be out of the office June 20-27.

Associate Pastor Andy Malcolm will be on Sabbatical until June 28.

While they are out of the office, please contact the church office at 423-245-3616 by cell or text, Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and someone will be glad to assist you.

Join us on Friday, June 26 as we go to the Kingsport Axmen Baseball Game! This is a UT blackout game, so wear your UT gear! The General Admission tickets are free to all GFC'ers! Bring the whole family. GFC is also using this as a night of outreach to our community, Oikos, friends and neighbors. That night the first 100 General Admission tickets will be free to the public as a gift from GFC! We have also reserved the Hot Corner Landing that has picnic tables and chairs. The game starts at 7pm. There are full concessions (prices vary) to enjoy your ballgame favorites! There's no need to sign up...just come and bring others with you and have an enjoyable night of fun and fellowship as we cheer on our local team together.

Event: Church in the Park

Date/Time: Sunday, July 5 from 4pm-9pm

Location: Warrior’s Path State Park

Service Time: 7pm at the Amphitheater

On Sunday, July 5, we will not be having our usual Sunday morning services or kid's ministry. Instead, we will meet at Warrior's Path for "Church in the Park!" This will be church wide time of fellowship starting at 4pm with a service at 7pm at the Amphitheater, which is close to the Boundless Playground. 

We will have activities you can come join in with such as disc golf, a prayer walk, ultimate frisbee and 9 square. 

Mimi's Ice Cream & Dessert Truck will be set up close by with ice cream treats, cookies, sherbet, and drinks from 6pm-9pm, so you can enjoy a treat before or after the 7pm service...or both! All items are $10 or less. They accept cash and credit cards (no tap to pay).

Come and bring your family, invite your friends, neighbors and Oikos. There are many amenities at the park to enjoy together. Bring a picnic to enjoy with your family. We look forward to this church wide time together at the park! 

Fasting and prayer are powerful ways to seek God’s strength, wisdom, and protection over our pastors as they faithfully lead and shepherd the church. By setting aside a day to intercede, we support their spiritual well-being and surround their ministry and family with God’s grace and guidance. Commit to praying and fasting for our Associate Pastor, Andy Malcolm, his wife Julia and his daughters, Ellie & Analia while he is away on sabbatical May15-June 27. 

Please see some specific areas of prayer Andy has given us to pray for:

*Lay aside ministry mindset and desire to achieve/perform

*Experience and refresh himself in his relationship with Jesus

*Increase his faith

*Plan quality time and a unique experience with each family member

*Feel rested on a regular basis – physically, mentally, spiritually

*Pray for pastoral mindset

Would you like to serve with our prayer team? There are a couple of different ways to serve at GFC.

The Intercessory Prayer Group meets Thursdays at 3pm. Anyone is welcome to come and join in and pray. 

Also, the Prayer Team serve Sundays after each service as they meet and pray with members or visitors who are in need of prayer after each service. There are currently openings to serve.

If interested in serving on our prayer team or if you have any questions, please reach out to Ruth Jordan at 202-680-8963 and she will look forward to talking with you.

Come join us! We meet on Tuesdays & Thursdays at the church from 10-10:45am and you can also join in by Zoom.

Come 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 if you plan to come or join in by zoom. 

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