Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday, May 30th at 9AM, join us in the GCC fellowship hall for another men's breakfast installment of our series on all 'Faith & Culture', where we look at faith in art, literature, pop culture, sports, etc. Speaker and topic TBA. If you have a topic you would like to see covered in future, please let us know. BRING A FRIEND!
Jesus Film Project Makeup Event
We are finally making up our Jesus Film Project that we had to reschedule back during the snow storm. We will have a special presentation for the Youth group on Saturday, June 6th from 4-7pm and also the following Sunday during the Sunday School hour.
Maternity Housing Initiative Guest Speaker
June 14th Virginia Pilcher, founder of Maternity Housing Initiative, will be sharing about her ministry that extends the compassion of Christ to unhoused pregnant women through stable, safe, and transformative maternity housing during the Sunday School Hour. Please plan to come hear about this new ministry and how we can be part of it.
Save the Date for VBS!
VBS 2026 will be coming up soon! Mark your calendars for July 14th-16th. VBS ‘26 Lord of All Creation - three days of learning about the miracles of Jesus and how He is Lord over all! We'll have music, skits, Bible lessons, snacks, games, and crafts. Join us for all the fun, and invite a friend!
Click here for VBS registration (ages 3 years-entering 5th grade)
Click here for adult & youth Volunteer sign ups
Gospel Themes in Tolkien
We are excited to announce three opportunities this summer to meet up and watch through the Lord of the Rings films, with discussion led afterward by Dan Hall. He will be exploring Gospel themes throughout Tolkien's work. These will be held at 10am on June 27th (The Fellowship of the Ring), July 11th (The Two Towers), and August 15th (The Return of the King). Location TBA, and lunch will be provided (feel free to bring your own second breakfast). To sign up, please contact phimebook@gmail.com
NEEDED: Hospitality Helpers & Team Lead
Community, we need more hospitality volunteers! And a Lead for the Hospitality Ministry Team! Help serve by lending a hand during potlucks or events we have at the church. If you are interested in serving our church this way, please follow this link.
RUF Memphis Update
Our church currently supports two individuals working with RUF Memphis: Spencer Sipe and Jenna White. Spencer is on staff, while Jenna currently serves as an intern. RUF just finished up their winter conference in Jackson, MS, with a good response from the students. Spencer has been busy coordinating events for the guys including game night, sports watch parties and even a skeet shooting outing. Meanwhile, Jenna has been busy exploring the botanic gardens, visiting different coffee shops in the area and hosting an evening Bible study for the ladies. Both say they have seen students start to open up more and connect with each other. Now starts serious prep for the biggest annual event RUF has: summer conference. Please continue to pray for these two and the students at RUF Memphis. They will be visiting GCC on Sunday April 19th to further update us on their ministry. You can sign up for their news letter here.
Join us for a book discussion class on Dane Ortlund’s Gentle & Lowly
Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.” This book reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sinners and sufferers today.
Please sign up HERE if you wish to reimburse the church for the cost of the books.
Our last session is May 24th.
Men’s Prayer Meetings
Men’s Prayer Meeting: Monday at 7:00 PM in the GCC Sanctuary - We usually met the 4th Monday of each month, but for April and May we will be meeting the 3rd Monday. Hope you’ll join us!
Next Prayer Meeting: May 18th
Pastor’s Blog: Resetting the Board
Read Ashley’s latest pre-sabbatical substack. We will miss Pastor Ashley this summer!
Check Out Our Testimonies Podcast With Philip Himebook
Introducing Church Center
Wednesday Evening Activities at GCC:
Youth Orchestra 5:50 PM (On break)
Women’s Bible Study — 6:15 PM (On break till Summer Session)
Youth Group — 6:30 PM
Adult Choir — 7:30 PM
Weekly Prayer Time at 9AM, Sundays
Pray for One Another
We pray for one another because we are connected in an authentic community of faith. Each day this week, take a moment to pray for some of the people God has planted in our community. Thank God for calling them to be members of our church family. Pray for His help and provision for their needs. Ask Him to encourage and grow them in their faith. If you have an opportunity, take a moment and send them a word of encouragement this week.
Monday: Jonathan and Nancy Myers (Mason, Maddie)
Tuesday: Jabin and Ann Newhouse (Quinn, Nora, Greta, Zeke)
Wednesday: Andy Owens
Thursday: Frank and Barbara Riley
Friday: Molly and Al Slinsky
Saturday: Phillip and Dee Stubblefield (Michael)
Sunday: Pat and Cindy Tobin