Don Duncan brings his faith and music together as he leads people in worship through the beauty of the sound of the trumpet. Don was on staff at Grace from 2001-2006, and has played trumpet professionally with the Chicago, Phoenix, Kansas City, Wichita, and New Mexico Symphonies!
Friday night April 26th at 7pm. Come and be blessed!
The Amigo 24 trip has come and gone but that doesn’t mean God’s work is finished. Come join us for the Amigo Project Report to hear the testimonies of those that served on the trip as well as much of the happenings from beginning to end. This is an exciting time to hear about what God has accomplished and the relationships that were built and fostered. If you are able please bring a meal to share for the potluck.
Trip 25 is already in the works so if you have ever considered going, this is an awesome time to hear from others on what the trip is all about. We hope to see you there!
This is a great opportunity for men to get away from their day to day lives by spending some time surrounded by nature, enjoying fellowship with others, and renewing their devotion to the Lord.
We will be staying at the Westminister Woods Camp in Fall River, KS. Check out the registration page below for more information.
We hold child dedications as a way for parents to express their commitment to raising their child according to Scripture and for the church to proclaim our support and partnership. We will have child dedications during both Sunday morning services on May 12th, 2024.
*Please Register before May 5th, 2024*
It's time to sign up for summer camp! We are taking next year's 3rd-6th graders to Fall River Kansas for a week of sun, fun, and growing in their walk with God. They will learn about how God relentlessly pursues them and how this should cause them to relentlessly pursue Him in return.
We will be taking a van to camp for both the 3rd/4th grade and 5th/6th grade camp weeks. We will collect a $10 fee for gas on the day we leave. First click on the link to register to attend Camp through the Westminster Wood Camp website. Second please fill out the form to register for transportation. You must be registered with Westminster Woods Camp to secure your spot in our van. The registration deadline to avoid a $35 late fee is April 2nd.
For any further questions contact: Amy@gccnewton.com | Or check out Westminster woods website: westminsterwoodscamp.com
Can’t wait to see you there!
Departure 1pm
Cost: $345* Before Scholarships
(Contact Amy to learn more about scholarship opportunities to reduce the cost of camp)
Departure 1pm
Cost: $435 Before Scholarships*
(Contact Amy to learn more about scholarship opportunities to reduce the cost of camp)
What is Big Serve?
Big Serve is an exciting opportunity for us as a church body to be the hands and feet of Jesus. On April 21st instead of having our typical church service we will be having an abbreviated single service at 9am. After that we will load up into teams and go out into our communities and meet the physical needs of the people around us. Last year we went to over 20 different sites answering Jesus’ call to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Event time
9:00 Service; 10:00am -4:00pm Serve Time
Event location
We will start at Grace Community Church and then we will go out into the community to complete projects.
Specific questions or needs? Email: reachlocalgcc@gmail.com
Good food and great people! The monthly men’s prayer & fellowship breakfast is a good way to connect with other men at Grace while being encouraged and challenged in your faith. Join us the third Saturday of every month!
Make sure to register so we can have a headcount of how many are coming. See you then and don’t forget to bring your appetite!
Fireside Room
If you want to learn more about Grace, we would love to give you an introduction to who we are and what we are all about. Join us following the 10:45am service for a great opportunity to meet some of our staff and elders and find out how you can get connected.
And, because we are serious about wanting you to come, we will feed you pizza and watch your kids for free!
At the Ladies Game Night, we will be playing the fun, fast-paced dice game, Bunco! Bring a snack to share, a friend, and come ready to laugh and fellowship together!
Join us in the Fireside Room from 6:30 - 8:30pm! No cost! Childcare will not be provided.
Registration isn't required, but can be done below!
As the sun rises Easter morning let’s praise the Son of God who has risen from the dead and has saved us from our sins! Meet us on the Lawn behind the church for our Easter Sunrise Service! Bring a lawn chair for an abbreviated but meaningful gathering time with free breakfast and fellowship to follow in the Activity Center!
Over two thousand years ago Jesus experienced the most difficult day of his life. He sat with the disciples, ate with them, and washed their feet for the last time just hours before his betrayal and crucifixion. How did Jesus respond? Why is that so important to our lives today? Join us as we reflect and meditate on key moments during the hours leading up to the cross and resurrection!
As the sun rises Easter morning let’s praise the Son of God who has risen from the dead and has saved us from our sins! Meet us on the Lawn behind the church for our Easter Sunrise Service! Bring a lawn chair for an abbreviated but meaningful gathering time with free breakfast and fellowship to follow!
He is not here, for He is risen! The greatest day in history was the day Jesus Christ rose from the grave, defeating sin and death, giving us the ability to receive salvation! Join us during one of our two services at 9 & 10:45am as we celebrate the life, death and resurrection, of Jesus Christ on Easter.
Over two thousand years ago Jesus experienced the most difficult day of his life. He sat with the disciples, ate with them, and washed their feet for the last time just hours before his betrayal and crucifixion. How did Jesus respond? Why is that so important to our lives today? Join us as we reflect and meditate on key moments during the hours leading up to the cross and resurrection!
He shoots, he scores! This Men’s ministry event is based around, you guessed it, March Madness. Fellowship, Food and Basketball is the name of this game. Men, bring your sons and your favorite game day dish to share for a potluck. Not interested in the game that’s on? Don’t worry we will have yard games set up to enjoy as well. The clock is counting down make sure to register before the buzzer!
When: March 24th, 12-6pm
Where: Activity Center and Deck Room
What to Bring: You favorite game day dish
Want to know where we sense God is leading our church? Curious about what is coming up around the corner? Then join us on March 17, 2024 @ 4pm in the Worship Center for our “Heart of Grace” congregational meeting.
Good food and great people! The monthly men’s prayer & fellowship breakfast is a good way to connect with other men at Grace while being encouraged and challenged in your faith. Join us the third Saturday of every month!
Make sure to register so we can have a headcount of how many are coming. See you then and don’t forget to bring your appetite!
What up Transform students! It’s that time of year again, it’s time for SPRING BREAK! This year we have a couple events to keep you busy during your week off. Come hangout let’s have a good time. More info below!
It's spring break, SO LET'S BOWL! Sign up for bowling and meet us at Eastgate lanes. We'll buy the bowling, food, and drinks; You bring the energy! See you there! Limited spots available (20) so sign up asap!
Live music, free drinks, and snacks. What more could you want?? High schoolers come hang with your friends and enjoy a Night at Norm’s.
How do you feel about how you feel? Most of us would agree that emotions are complicated!
Whether we’re prone to stuffing our emotions or being controlled by them, it can leave us in a messy knot. Hallelujah, we don’t have to stay all tied up; untangling our emotions is possible with Jesus!
At the next Legacy, Jessica Alexander and Julie Friesen will share what they are learning about how emotions are truly God’s good gift to us as we explore how to better understand and engage emotions with the Lord and others.
Meal & childcare provided. $5 suggested donation.
Grace Students join us March 3rd as we travel from Grace to intrust Bank Arena in Wichita for Winter Jam. Winter jam is an AWESOME Christian music concert made up of your favorite Christian artists like Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichile, Seventh Day Slumber, Newsong, Zane Black, and Joseph O'Brien. Transportation is provided but spots are limited so make sure to sign up ASAP!
After church on March 3rd head home and grab lunch then meet us back at Grace by 1pm. We will be taking vans to Wichita to get in line so we can get the best seats possible! As soon as the concert is over we will make our way back to the church. The concert is estimated to be 3 1/2 hours but has been known to go later close to 11. We will be in communication with parents via the students text line, when we are headed back to newton. Text “transformparent” to 316-445-9591 to receive Text updates.
Please bring $15 cash to get into the concert and whatever spending money you would like for dinner or merchandise.
Please contact sean@gccnewton.com with any questions.
Come join us, people of all ages, to worship God through song! If you've been to one of our worship nights before, you know how special they can be! If you haven't been before and you love to praise the Lord, you won't want to miss this night! We’ll see you there!
Good food and great people! The monthly men’s prayer & fellowship breakfast is a good way to connect with other men at Grace while being encouraged and challenged in your faith. Join us the third Saturday of every month!
Make sure to register so we can have a headcount of how many are coming. See you then and don’t forget to bring your appetite!
We are so excited anytime someone chooses to publicly identify with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through baptism. If you are interested in being baptized, please let us know by filling out the form below before Sunday, February 11th.
No marriage is static. Each day, each choice — you’re either moving closer together, toward oneness… or coasting farther apart.
At the intersection of a faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life, Weekend to Remember helps couples do just that — choose oneness. Whether you’re sending up an SOS for marital rescue or looking to foster an already flourishing connection, Weekend to Remember is your best next step toward being, and staying, one.
Two locations available:
Kansas City KS, Overland Park Marriott or Tulsa OK, Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Conv. Center
Discount Code: BrandNAsh — When registering, the code “BrandNAsh” is to be entered into the “Group Name” line to receive $100 off the retreat and conference.
This is not particularly a group event, whether you choose to go with other couples or not, is up to you. Transportation and travel should be planned by you. Registration will happen through Family Life’s website and you can do so by clicking the button below.
Student Camp 2024, it’s about to go DOWN! 6-12th graders pack your bags because we’re spending July 15th through 19th on mission, having fun, meeting new people, and growing closer to our savior!
Every moment spent at FUGE Camps is intentional. Camp programming is designed to take students out of their normal routine and place them into an environment that is focused on life-change through relationship with Christ. At camp, we will jump into ministry and serve in local communities surrounding Fort Worth.
Register below by February 1, 2024. Ask pastor Sean about fundraisers and anything else you might need to know!
Our week is coming up to serve at New Hope Shelter. We need volunteers to make dinner every night for our week and evening volunteers to visit with residents as well. (Evening volunteers will need training before being able to volunteer. Contact Amy Ives of Jeff Reimer for more details.) Use the link below to sign up!
With the shelter getting a new location New training is needed for anyone that is going to volunteer.
Tuesday January 23rd at 2:30pm
Sunday January 28th at 2pm
Tuesday January 30th at 7:30pm
Come to the Fiesta in the Activity Center for food and fellowship. Our traditional Amigo meal consists of DELUXE Tostada and homemade desserts. All proceeds of this fundraiser goes directly to Children's Haven International home as a love offering to the ministry. Please consider being in attendance or grabbing a take out meal. We hope to see you there!
We will serve the meal after both services at 10:30 and 12:00. Feel free to grab a "take out" meal for anyone that cannot stay after the services.
Understanding & Connecting with Generation Z | January 23rd, 6:30 pm | GCC Activity Center
Among Generation Z, trust in religious institutions is low. However, a desire for relationships with trustworthy, authentic, caring mentors is great. To effectively reach Gen Z, you must understand their unique traits & worldview. Come learn more about this generation & how to meaningfully connect with youth in your family, church, & community. Meal & childcare provided.
A light dinner will be served. $5 suggested donation.
Childcare will be available.
Fireside Room
If you want to learn more about Grace, we would love to give you an introduction to who we are and what we are all about. Join us following the 10:45am service for a great opportunity to meet some of our staff and elders and find out how you can get connected.
And, because we are serious about wanting you to come, we will feed you pizza and watch your kids for free!
Our belief in selecting local church leadership is more than a nomination and voting process. The church body is asked to confirm the character and integrity of those serving it in leadership. We need your help evaluating whether or not these men live a life that is biblically qualified for Eldership. These men must demonstrate not perfection, but a pattern of maturity and soundness of character. Please give us your prayerful and honest evaluation.
Evaluations will be held from Jan 14th until January 28th, 2024. Please fill out an evaluation form (below) for any candidate that you know.
A Vote will be held on February 4th, 2024. A quorum is needed and at least two- thirds majority member confirmation is needed for theses men to be passed as elders. If you are unable to be present for the February 4th vote absentee voting will be available online or you can call in to the church office between the dates of January 29th and February 4th. (Church Phone: 316-283-2554)
Our belief in selecting local church leadership is more than a nomination and voting process. The church body is asked to confirm the character and integrity of those serving it in leadership. We need your help evaluating whether or not these men live a life that is biblically qualified for Eldership. These men must demonstrate not perfection, but a pattern of maturity and soundness of character. Please give us your prayerful and honest evaluation.
Elder voting will be on February 4th where we will need a quorum of at two thirds of the Church members votes.
The New Hope Shelter needs our help! We're excited to celebrate that the New Hope Shelter has a new building, but first we need to help move them in! On January 13th we will need 3 teams of 6 people (18 Total) to help sort items to be packed up and moved. Then on January 27th the moving begins and we will need 6 teams of 6 (36 total) to help them pack up and unload in their new building! Help us meet New Hope Shelter's needs so they can continue to meets the needs of many others to come!
Needs:
JANUARY 27TH: 8am - 12 PM
- 36 people
- Truck to help move
- Trailer to help move
Needs:
JANUARY 13TH: 8am - 12pm
- 18 people
- Boxes to pack up if possible.
We’re planting a church! Grace Community Church along with all of the other Synergy Kansas Churches have identified El Dorado Kansas as a great place for a new church and we believe the Lord is leading us to plant there. We’re going to need faithful believers to help plant this church and this is where you come in. Sunday January 7th Jay Nickless (the El Dorado Church Planter) will be at Grace to share God’s desire for furthering the Church during both services. He will also be holding an interest meeting giving the opportunity to learn more about how you can be involved!
Lunch is on us so come by after the second service and see how you can be involved in what God is doing in El Dorado!
This is our 10th annual Christmas Caroling event! Join us in the fun and serving! We'll share the truth of Christ birth through song and scripture with people in Newton and surrounding communities. We'll finish the night with a soup supper back at the church facility. Join us on December 17th at 4pm in the Activity Center.
Please sign up by Sunday December 10th
Grace Kids presents, “What the Angels Heard on High” - a Christmas program. Come hear the Christmas story told from the perspective of the angels. Join us for drama, scripture, song, and laughter.
Sunday Morning December 10th during both services 9 & 10:45!
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11
We have so many great things happening at Grace this Christmas season! We have compiled a list of all things “Christmas at Grace” so you can keep everything straight. Celebrate with us and make sure to invite a friend as we experience the true reason for the season, the birth of our savior!
We are glad to partner with other local churches for the 28th Annual Community Thanksgiving meal! Taking part in this event is a tangible way for us to love the people around us. We are excited about this opportunity to meet physical needs, while also ministering to people in our community.
Please sign up if you can help. This is a huge event that requires many volunteers and we appreciate everyone that can help out. Our desire is that people who don't have a place to go on Thanksgiving Day, can come and get a good meal and some encouragement.
Please review our needs and sign up for a way to contribute to this service for our community.
Food Donation Drop-off (Activity Center Kitchen):
Tuesday (November 21) during office hours (8am-12pm, 1-8pm)
Wednesday (November 22) from (8am-12pm, 1-5pm)
Volunteers: Report to the Activity Center.
For more information, or to order a meal please contact the church office at 316-283-2554.
