This Sunday, Joel Owen will continue the I AM series with a message titled “The Way, the Truth and the Life.”

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

Join us at 9 am and 10:45 am! Our kids will be learning about David and Goliath. The story is found in 1 Samuel 17:12-49 if you want to read it with your kids before Sunday morning.

Preschool Text Truth: God is the one and only true God.

1st and 2nd Grade Text Truth: God gave His people the victory.

3rd to 5th Grade Text Truth: Despite how it looks, God will provide His people with victory when they rely on Him.

Coming Up

The Great Gingerbread Build-Off! 

Families with kids ages 0–5th grade, get ready for a sweet afternoon of creativity and Christmas fun!

Join us on Sunday, December 7th from 2pm–4pm at GFC for our Great Gingerbread Build-Off! Each family will receive a gingerbread house kit (and some extra supplies to get started), but feel free to bring your own special treats and decorations to make your masterpiece stand out!

Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 houses—so bring your best design ideas and Christmas cheer!

Cost: $10 per family

Sign up at the Kids Check-in Desk or by bringing the form back to the church office during regular business hours by November 30.

Little Friends
Moms of littles, ages birth through five years, join us Thursday, November 13th from 10am-12pm for our monthly Little Friends playgroup. Spend some time with other moms while your kids get to play! 

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

Thank you to everyone that donated, attended, and volunteered for the Youth Gala and Silent Auction. It was a success!  None of this would have been possible without the support from people like you. Thank you for helping grow the next generation! 

"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

This Week

Join us Wednesday, November 12th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with doors opening at 6:00 pm for our mid-week service at GFC.

Upcoming

Only weeks left to register for Winter Camp…$225.00 for a fun, God filled weekend! Don't procrastinate, sign-up now!  DEADLINE to register is November 28th!

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

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 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.

Thank you to everyone that donated, attended, and volunteered for the Youth Gala and Silent Auction. It was a success!  None of this would have been possible without the support from people like you. Thank you for helping grow the next generation!

November is National Adoption Month. This is a time set aside to raise awareness about the needs of some our most vulnerable children. Everyone is not called to foster, but everyone is called to care. 

Take out your phones, scan this QR code, watch the videos that TN Kids Belong has created, highlighting their personalities, and pray for each of them throughout the month of November. 

If you are considering fostering, contact Aisha Ward at 90-338-5221 and let her know.

Our vision at Grace Fellowship is to make disciples and reach the unreached with the gospel. That is why we partner with Operation Christmas Child each year. This year our goal is to pack 1,000 shoeboxes! There are many ways to help:

1.  Fill a Box: There are shoeboxes in the hallway for you to take home. Pick up a “How to Pack a Shoebox” brochure for instructions. Fill the box with fun toys, personal care items, and school supplies. Pray for the child who will receive the gift. Then return to GFC.  

2. Build A Shoebox Online: Of the 1,000 boxes, we would like 150 of them to be online. 

These online boxes go to the hardest to reach places on earth. For us to track them, you must use this link, Click Here. You can also scan the QR code which is also located in the church hallway.

3. Pray: There are prayer guide bookmarks available at OCC table.

4.  Volunteer for National Collection Week: We also collect shoeboxes from all over Sullivan County during Collection Week, November 17-24. We need volunteers to help with a variety of jobs throughout the week. Sign-up sheets will be located on the OCC table in the Gathering Area. 

5. Hospitality: During National Collection Week we love to provide snacks for volunteers. If you are willing to help in this area, a sign-up sheet will be on the OCC table.   

To learn more about any of these ways to participate, please contact Jamie Grove 860-965-4522 or Melissa Pitts 870-384-4021.

Worship together: November 29

This special 90-minute worship experience invites you to pause between the busyness of Thanksgiving and the beauty of Christmas to reflect on God’s faithfulness.

We’ll begin with songs of gratitude, remembering the goodness of God, and move toward the hope and joy of Christ’s birth through communion, Scripture, and Christmas worship. The evening will feature live acoustic and orchestral elements (including cello, brass, and mandolin), powerful visuals, and moments of quiet reflection.

Come with a grateful heart — and leave with renewed hope. Join us on Saturday, November 29th at 5pm.

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!  

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.

Precepts: 1 Peter  Monday Morning Bible Study

The Kay Arthur Precept Bible Study on Esther started on October 20 and is on Mondays from 10am-11:30am in the Gathering Area. Cindy Stremel is facilitating. Sign up in the hallway. You will need to bring 12 colored pens or pencils for this study. Contact Cindy at 240-377-7527 for additional information.

After Christmas, the Kay Arthur Precept Bible Study on 2 Peter will begin at the same time and place. 

Scan the QR code above to purchase your the Precept Upon Precept Bible Study book. Please contact Cindy Stremel at 240-377-7527 for additional information.  

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, 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