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Finders/Keepers Marriage Conference
How ‘bout a marriage conference that’s both helpful and fun! Join us April 24th-26th for Finders/Keepers. Presented for both married and singles, clinical psychologist, Dr. John L. Cox will lead us in exploring both how singles can be growing in the skills to one day do marriage, and how married couples can be building closeness, resolving (avoiding) those same ole fights, making sense of forgiveness, and mutual mattering. Dr. Cox will go beyond "communication skills" and "getaway weekends" to more deeply address the abilities that God created us to need in order to find and build healthy marriages and dating. Topics will include intimacy, resolving conflict well, and making sense of your needs in marriage or dating. There will be plenty of time for Q & A.
Dates: Friday, April 24th through Sunday, April 26th
Cost: $37.50/Adult ($75/Couple)
Childcare (nursery - 5th grade) and meals included.
Inquirer’s Class
This class is the first step in becoming a member of GCC. Naturally, there is no obligation to join GCC. The class takes place over 5 sessions all held on Sunday night and covers who we are as a church and the “why” behind “what” of the things we do at GCC. The hope is that you will come away knowing our church well enough to make a prayerful decision about church membership.
Family BBQ Cook-Out
All are invited, whether you attend the conference or not, to come to a Family Cook Out starting at 5:30 PM at GCC on April 25th. There will be activities for everyone, great BBQ, music by our very own Big River Crossing, and, Lord willing, the exciting opportunity to Beta test the Grace Creek Disc Golf Course! This weekend will be a fun, encouraging, memory-making time for our church family. As Big Huz said to me last week, “It’s going to be epic!”
GCC Disc Golf Youth Clinic and Tournament
Our first GCC Disc Golf Youth Clinic and Tournament is on May 9th! For more details and to register, please click here. We can’t wait to throw some discs around!
NEEDED: Hospitality Helpers!
Community, we need more hospitality volunteers! Help serve by lending a hand during potlucks or events we have at the church. We still need some help for our marriage conference coming up! 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.
Coffee & Conversations in the Pastor’s Office
You’re all invited to Ashley’s Office for Coffee and Conversation. Starting February 1st, during the Sunday School hour, step into the inner-sanctum of the Pastor’s Office for a time of fellowship and conversation. All you have to do is come prepared to answer four questions:
What have you been celebrating lately?
What has been hard lately?
What has the Lord been teaching you?
How can we pray for you?
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: April 20th
Pastor’s Blog: Resetting the Board
Read a Special Message from Ashley regarding his sabbatical this summer HERE.
Check Out Our Testimonies Podcast With Philip Himebook
Check out Philip’s Substack here.
Important Message From Our Deacons About Giving
Please be aware that, beginning Jan. 1, 2026, we will be consolidating our financial platform to Church Center. This will replace our current Tithe.Ly and Breeze systems. If you have automatic giving setup in Tithe.Ly or Breeze, we ask that you please be on the lookout to shift to Church Center as we will no longer use Tithe.Ly or Breeze after the start of the year.
Introducing Church Center
Wednesday Evening Activities at GCC:
Youth Orchestra 5:50 PM (On break)
Women’s Bible Study — 6:15 PM
Youth Group — 6:30 PM
Adult Choir — 7:30 PM (On break)
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: Marcia Whitehorn
Tuesday: Christine Wunrow
Wednesday: Daniel and Margot Weslee Wunrow (Michelle)
Thursday: Dave and Janet Wunrow (Michelle, Andrew, Joanna, Mary)
Friday: Timothy and Kimberly Wunrow
Saturday: Blake and Mary Beth Biddy (Graham, Henry)
Sunday: Shaun and Charity Brannen (Gabriel)