This Sunday, Joel Owen begins our Christmas series "The King is Here."

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:

Angels Visited Mary and Joseph: Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-25. 

Younger Kids Text Truth: God can do anything.

Older Kids Text Truth: God will always accomplish His redeeming plans because nothing is impossible for God. 

Dress as your Favorite Christmas Character THIS Sunday at 9 AM or 10:45 AM!

For those that signed up for the "Great Gingerbread Build-off" the event starts at 2 PM! We will see you

at GFC ready to get your gingerbread building going!

Upcoming: 

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

Youth group on Wednesday, December 10th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm with doors opening at 6pm at GFC...come and bring a friend!

Upcoming

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 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.

We were challenged in Joel’s recent sermon series to put our faith in action in a variety of ways:

1. Have a yard sale.
2. Give to our benevolence fund through our app, website or giving boxes - designate "Benevolence Fund."
3. Donate pennies.
4. Donate non-perishable goods for our short term food pantry for those who attend GFC.

A shelf is set up in the Gathering Area where you can donate non-perishable food items (for instance, it helps to donate items that would make a full meal and not just 20 cans of beans) and any pennies you collect. You can drop them off on Sundays or during the week during normal office hours 9-4, M-TH. 

Those in need due to the SNAP shortage, loss of employment, etc. can come to the church Gathering Area on Mondays anytime from 12pm to 2pm to receive assistance from our food pantry.  Please don't hesitate to come and let us serve you during this challenging time.

Fitz Harris shared about his family that lives in Jamaica being severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Please keep them and their community and church in prayer as they rebuild after the devastation they endured. A GoFundMe link has been set up to receive donations. This is the most direct and simplest way you can support the Harris family. All proceeds will go directly to the family to help their homes and business that were wiped out, provide safe drinking water and help in additional ways they need.  They are greatly appreciative of any generosity offered! Click Here for the Go Fund Me Link.

Extra, extra! Read all about it! Make sure to pick up your copy of the 2025 GFC Christmas Devotional this Sunday or this week at church. This is the 11th anniversary of our GFC Christmas Devotional. One of the things that makes this devotional special is that people who are part of our faith family write the daily devotionals that lead us from December 1 until Christmas Day. Pick up your copy this Sunday and grab an extra one to give to someone in your oikos, a co-worker, a family member, or friend. 

Sign up to be a part of this winter season's men's rec basketball team! Practices will start in December or January and games will start in January. We hope to have as many men 18+ older sign up as possible, knowing that not everyone can be at every game to help us field our team. Cost is minimal and will cover league fees. You can pay on our app or website and designate for Men's Basketball or put cash or a check in the giving boxes at the church with the same designation. Sign up in the church hallway by Wednesday, December 10. More info to come. Contact Joel Owen for additional details. 

The Explore Bible Study is designed to introduce what we call "World Christian Habits." World Christians are people who understand God's heart for the world and strategically live their lives in such a way that wherever they are and whatever they do, they are working to see Him glorified among all nations. This study will begin Sunday, January 4th and go through Sunday, February 20th during 2nd service. Anyone is invited who wants to be a better world Christian and discover how you can help reach those unreached with the gospel. The books are $10 and will be provided as the class begins. Sign up for the study in the hallway. Please contact Jean Floyd at 423-276-8217 or jean.floyd@sim.org for more information.

Explore is a seven-lesson study for small groups or individuals covering the basics of God's word, world, and work, helping you to gain a heart for the nations.

GOD'S WORD: Journey from Genesis to Revelation seeing the recurring theme of God desiring worship from ALL people and mobilizing His people to be ambassadors for His name.

GOD'S WORLD: Lesson 2 provides a quick overview of the major (THUMB) religious blocks, defines unreached people groups, and highlights the task remaining in helping all people have access to the Gospel.

GOD'S WORK: Discover opportunities in global missions no matter your location or vocation through these 5 World Christian habits: Praying, Sending, Welcoming, Going, and Mobilizing.

The 7 Lessons of Explore:

*God's Heart for the World

*Religions of the World

*Praying to the Lord of the Harvest

*Sending Laborers into the Harvest Field

*Welcoming the Nations Among Us

*Going Where the Church is Not

*Mobilizing the Body of Christ

Join us on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 4pm or 6pm for our annual Christmas Eve candlelight service. Invite your family and friends to join us as worship and celebrate Christ's birth together. There will be light refreshments of hot chocolate and cookies provided before each service. 

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

The Ladies Bible Studies are taking a break during the Christmas holidays and will start again in January.  Please stay tuned for additional information.

On January 12th, 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