What's new this week?
CHURCH-WIDE: EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
Riverwood Service Trip Update
Englewood Service Trip - Begins June 14
Grillzilla - June 18
CHURCH-WIDE: INFORMATION
Grandview's Newest Member
BUFFALO CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information for June 8, June 15, and June 22
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information for June 8, June 15, and June 22
Second Tuesday Hangout
MISSIONS
Learn more about Ghana Christian Mission (3 weeks of updates)
YOUTH
Joy's Maternity Leave
KIDS' CAMP AND CREW456
Summer Sunday School - Sundays at Buffalo
The Grow Project - Wednesdays at Buffalo
PRAYING
Updated Prayer List
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CHURCH-WIDE: EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
Riverwood Service Trip
Students completing 6-8th grade are at Riverwood this week. They left on Monday (June 2) and will return this Friday (June 6). They will end their trip on Friday with some fun at Dollywood. Prayer for safe travels, meaningful work, and hearts that see God's kingdom more clearly are appreciated.
Englewood Service Trip
Students completing 9-12th grade will be heading to Englewood for a Service Trip from June 14-21! Prayers for safe travels, meaningful work, and hearts that see God's kingdom more clearly are appreciated.
Sweet Summer Time! Mark your calendars for the following Summer Tour events. These are all family-friendly and are great ways to get to know others at Grandview better.
Grillzilla - June 18
We are kicking off our four Summer Tour events with Grillzilla! Make plans to join us at our Buffalo Campus anytime between 5:30-7:00pm. This is a family-friendly, church-wide cook out! Hamburgers, hotdogs, the fixings, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side-dish or a dessert.
Trivia Night - July 9
We will gather at our Cityview Campus from 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for a night of food and fun! Dinner starts at 5:30, trivia kicks off at 6:00! Please bring a side-dish or dessert.
Grillzilla - July 23
Make plans to join us for our second Grillzilla of 2025! Join us at our Buffalo Campus anytime between 5:30-7:00pm. This is a family-friendly, church-wide cook out! Hamburgers, hotdogs, the fixings, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side-dish or a dessert.
Church Picnic - August 3
Our last Summer Tour event is the church picnic. Join us at the pavilion by the playground/splash pad at Rotary Park. Come anytime between 4:30-7:30pm. Bring a side or dessert to share. The splash pad will be open for kids (and kids at heart!).
CHURCH-WIDE: INFORMATION
Grandview's Newest Member
Warren Dynis transferred his membership to Grandview on Sunday, June 1. He attends worship services at 9:30am at our Buffalo Campus. Please help us welcome him into our Grandview family.
The Grandview library's featured book is Heaven Help Us by John Kasich, former Ohio governor, a public servant and man of faith. It features examples of God using faith communities to inspire HOPE, strengthen neighborhoods, and help build the future. "Thy will be done on earth...."
Food Pantry
Thank you for all who have given faithfully to feed those with food needs.
Donations are always appreciated and can be placed in the bin located in the coat closet at our Buffalo Campus.
If you or someone you know is in need of food, our food pantry is open on Thursdays from 9-10am. If you would like more information, contact the church office.
Life at Grandview Form
Are you hoping to get better connected here at Grandview?
Great community is vital in the life of the church, and we want to help you take an easy first step to get connected more deeply.
Looking for a canopy? Want to learn more about one of our ministries? Hungry to find ways to serve or give back? Need to update your contact information?
Click here and fill out the Life at Grandview Form. This link is also available on our Linktree (that QR code on your weekly bulletin at the Buffalo Campus), on our Church Center App, and on our social media platforms.
BUFFALO CAMPUS
Morning Worship Services
Sunday, June 8
Dear Titus, Make Good.
Aaron Wymer
First Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Sermon Text: Titus 3:3-8
Sunday, June 15
Recenter: Worship in the Age of Resurrection
The Apostle' Teaching
Aaron Wymer
First Text: Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 4:11-16
Sunday, June 22
Recenter: Worship in the Age of Resurrection
Fellowship
Aaron Wymer
First Text: 1 Corinthians 14:26
Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:1-7,11-13
Music During Worship Services
June 8 - Buffalo 9:30
Living Waters - Ed Cash | Kristyn Getty
The Sending - Leeland Mooring
Your Will Be Done - Rich Thompson | Jonny Robinson
In Christ Alone - Keith Getty | Stuart Townend
Buffalo 11:00
Living Waters - Ed Cash | Kristyn Getty
The Sending - Leeland Mooring
Lord, Speak to Me, that I May Speak #574
Near the Cross #549
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Sunday, June 8
Dear Titus, Make Good.
Nathan Cachiaras
First Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
Sermon Text: Titus 3:3-8
Sunday, June 15
Recenter: Worship in the Age of Resurrection
The Apostle' Teaching
Nathan Cachiaras
First Text: Matthew 28:16-20
Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 4:11-16
Sunday, June 22
Recenter: Worship in the Age of Resurrection
Fellowship
Nathan Cachiaras
First Text: 1 Corinthians 14:26
Sermon Text: Ephesians 4:1-7,11-13
Music During Worship Services
June 8 - Cityview 10am
God With Us - Jason Ingram | Leslie Jordan
Give Me Faith - Chris Brown | London Gatch | Mack Brock | Wade Joye
We Will Feast In The House of Zion - Joshua Moore | Sandra McCracken
For The One - Jenn Johnson | Paul McClure
June 15 - Cityview 10am
Shepherd - Jonny Robinson | Michael Farren | Nathan Singh | Rich Thompson
King of Kings - Brooke Ligertwood | Scott Ligertwood | Jason Ingram
Christ Be Magnified - Cody Carnes | Cory Asbury | Ethan Hulse
Abide - Aaron Keyes | Aaron Williams | Jake Fauber
June 22 - Cityview 10am
Come, All Who Are Weary Come - Porter's Gate | Paul Zach
New Wine - Brooke Ligertwood
For the One - Jenn Johnson | Paul McClure
We Will Feast In The House of Zion - Joshua Moore | Sandra McCracken
Second Tuesday Hangout - June 10
Make plans to join us at Willow Springs Park anytime between 6:30-8:30pm. We will gather at the pavilion to hangout and enjoy being together. This is a great way to get to know others at our Cityview campus better.
MISSIONS
Week 1 – Friday, June 6:
We are delighted to be focusing on the Ghana Christian Mission as our Mission Emphasis for the month of June. We continued with the “Interview style” as that seems to be appreciated by the congregation members who give us feedback.
Wisdom, would you tell us how it is that you felt the call to the ministry? When did you realize that that calling would be met by becoming involved in “Ghana Christian Mission?” What challenges did you face in being able to achieve the skills/abilities you display now as the Executive Director?
All through my young and youthful age, I've always had a passion for church activities. This led me to be fully involvement in music ministries, youth ministry, as well as helping with cleaning of the church. I always loved helping at church. As I felt more affinity for the things of God, I eventually agreed to attend Bible school in 2006 and became more active in church leadership. I could spend hours in church and sometimes did sleepovers in church just to ensure all was set for a worship service.
After my degree in 2010, I formally joined Ghana Christian Mission as personal assistant to Enoch, and he played a major role in coaching me. This only increased my love and desire for mission. I served in various capacities such as member care coordinator, communications coordinator, and administrative assistant. After many years of service in the office, I was appointed to lead the mission in 2021 as the Executive Director.
The challenge for me was being able to fill the big shoes that that I had to fill in.
Additionally, I was the youngest of all the staff. Considering our culture setup, I needed to prayerfully and wisely navigate it in order not to break any culture barriers and effectively lead.
Despite these challenges, I have been able to lead the mission and keep it growing while focusing on its core mandate.
Next week, we will get an update on our old friends, Enoch and Lydia Nyador.
Week 2 – Friday, June 13:
The congregation here has fond memories of our interaction with Enoch and Lydia. Could you ask them to share with all of us some memories of their time at Grandview? Also, could they provide an update as to their work now that they are at least semi-retired.
Lydia and Enoch send their fondest greetings to the Grandview Family, who they see as their second Home. Lydia continues to treat a few eye patients two or three days a week. Her real passion is doing women's ministry in the Paradise Christian Church, where she serves as a deaconess. Her two grandsons, Eyram and Enoch are her great delight, only a notch or two below affection for husband Enoch. Lydia has many fond memories of life in Grandview, but the outpouring of love and support at her wedding on July 14, 1984, tops it all. The bridal shower from the women, her "Mom" Hylda Smith catering the wedding, the flower girl and page boy and others who were in the wedding party invoke nostalgia in her deep inner being. Thank you, loving Grandview Family.
Enoch is enjoying semi-retirement as he turns 67 in October. His role as partnership development director allows him to engage potential partners for the mission. He also enjoys preaching…not only in Paradise Christian Church but also at weddings, funerals and conventions, especially in his native Ewe language. Please pray for him and Lydia as they travel in PA, OH, GA, VA, and IL seeking new partners from August 6 to September 9, 2025. One of Enoch's favorite memories of time in Grandview was teaching the 4 & 5-year-olds in Sunday School and visiting the children in their homes to get to know them and their parents better. What a joy to see many of them as faithful followers of Jesus as adults.
Next week, we will ask Wisdom about the well that the recent newsletter described and to get an insight into a “typical” service in their churches.
Week 3 – Friday, June 20:
We continue the interview with Wisdom; this week asking about water issues and ask him to describe typical services of worship in their churches.
Part 1 – Wisdom, we were fascinated to read about the new well that was drilled in Brewaniase. Is there additional need for wells to be drilled in the region? How is the fresh water distributed?
The Well in Brewaniase is truly a blessing. The people have been praying for one for a very long time. The need for wells is overwhelming and there are never enough funds to provide for everybody, but we drill as the Lord provides funds. We have about four communities on our waiting list for whenever funding is available for drilling wells. Normally when we drill a well, we put an overhead tank on a concrete-built platform for water storage. Water is pumped into the overhead tank and community members are allowed to fetch from the connected taps once the tank is filled. When the water in the tank is depleted, a fresh supply is pumped again, and the cycle continues.
Part 2 – Would you please describe a typical service of worship in your churches? How is it similar to what we are accustomed to? What are the differences? What do you use for communion emblems?
The typical Ghanaian worship service is very lively with lots of singing and dancing. The regular service on Sunday usually begins with Bible studies for about an hour. Usually, in most of our churches, this takes place from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Opening prayer then continues at 9:30am. The opening prayer is followed by a time of praise and worship. Commonly, in some churches, time is allocated after worship for a few testimonies of what the Lord has done or is doing in the lives of our members. After the time of testimony comes the sermon. In some churches where there's no testimony time allocation, the sermon is right after the time of worship. The sermon may be preceded by a song ministration or not. After the sermon is the communion devotion. It may be led by the preacher of the sermon or another leader of the church per the program for that Sunday service. I am sure of the similarity of the worship songs we all sing in our churches. We may be singing in different languages but meaning the same thing. Our services are a bit more 'energetic' with lots of dancing and singing sometimes in a queue. For communion emblems, we use communion wine to represent the blood of Jesus and for the body of our Lord Jesus Christ we use the communion wafer.
Next week will be our last one interviewing Wisdom Nyador about the Ghana Christian Mission. We will ask about challenges and prayer needs.
Learn More About our Missions Ministry Team
Grandview's Missions Ministry Team facilitates on-going relationships between our Grandview family and the missionaries/missions that we support as well as emphasizing the importance of missions in general. We host missionaries, plan events, learn about our mission partners, manage the Vision Fund (see below), oversee the Grandview Missions budget, and pray for God’s work around the world. New team members are welcome. Many opportunities for service are available. Please email Richard Phillips (2025 team leader) for more information about joining the team, to request long-term or short-term support, or to receive a current mailing list of our missionaries so that you can send cards and/or packages to them.
Click here to learn more about the Missions and Missionaries that we support.
YOUTH
Joy's Maternity Leave
Matt and Joy brought Haddie to church on Sunday! They are very happy to have her at home and are adjusting to being a family of three.
When will Joy be back?
Joy plans to take off 8 weeks. So, her tentative date to return to work is July 13.
Are there any big changes to the May, June and July youth schedule?
Nope! We are proceeding with our normal rhythms, largely due to the generous help of several incredible volunteers.
Who is in charge of things while Joy's gone?
Because Grandview Youth has several moving parts and no one person whose toes are dipped in each area (other than the pregnant youth minster), Joy has elected to have one expert over each of the six areas that are likely to be effected by her leave. Each of these people are familiar with or will become familiar with their area of Grandview Youth ministry while leaning on Eliza Kiernan for support and her disaster recovery skills.
Check out the graphic below to see our incredible lineup of volunteers!
Grandview Youth Calendar
The calendar is live on the youth website! You can always find our most updated calendar at www.grandviewchristian.org/youthcalendar.
KIDS' CAMP AND CREW456
Summer Sunday School
Summer Sunday School is happening each Sunday from June1-July 27 at our Buffalo Campus. We will have fun activities planned for both the 9:30 and 11:00 hours. This year we will be doing "Summer to the Max" that incorporates fun events that coincide with the Bible Story for the day. This is a great time to encourage your kids to invite their friends to church!
You can check out their website to learn more - Ark Kids Elementary: Summer to the Max - Free Church Curriculum
The Grow Project - Wednesdays in June and July
Kids Camp will be starting a new middle of the week summer program called “The Grow Project” meeting at our Buffalo Campus (upper level) on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm. This will be an opportunity for kids to come and learn how to plant and grow food, understand how this relates to our faith in God, and complete some fun crafts. This program is for kids 3 years old- 6th grade. If you have any questions please contact Leah Short.
Crew456 Calendar
Click here to access our calendar and to learn more about our Crew456 events. If you have any questions, contact Leah or Molly. Crew456 events are open to all 4th-6th graders.
CANOPIES
What is a Canopy?
In an amazing natural phenomenon called “canopy shyness,” trees in some forests grow in patterns that allow light to permeate the forest below. The whole forest can be healthy and grow together by keeping space in the canopy. This is the idea behind Canopy at Grandview.
Our Canopies are small groups who come together once a week, every other week, or once a month. Whatever your fancy, there is a Canopy group for you. Let us help you get connected into an existing Canopy or help you start a new one. For more information, contact Katy Woodward.
Canopy Groups
Here is a list of some of our current Canopy Groups. If you would like to join a canopy or get more information about our canopies, fill out our Life at Grandview Form.
Widows Might
All widows are invited to participate in this canopy. They meet once a month usually for an activity, lunch, and fellowship. For more information, or if you need a ride, contact the church office.
On June 20, we will be going to Moses Cone. We will meet at our Buffalo Campus at 10am to carpool. We will stop for lunch in Boone or Blowing Rock. Our tour at Moses Cone is at 1:45. Note, there are 23 stairs and no elevator.
On July 21, we will be having lunch at our Buffalo Campus and working on a special project. Contact one of our widows or the church office to learn more. We will meet at 11:30am in the Fireside Room.
Tuesday Women's Bible Study Group
This group of ladies gathers to study the Bible, pray together, and stay connected to one another. They are taking a break for the summer and will resume meeting in the fall.
Calling Group
This group serves Grandview’s shut-ins, those in the hospital, and those in need of pastoral care. They meet at our Buffalo Campus each Tuesday morning at 9:45am. This is a great way to meet new people and care for others. New members are always welcome.
Faith in Living - Adult Sunday School Class
The Faith in Living class meets at 10:45 am in the Grandview Room at the Buffalo Campus. All are welcome to join them!
Schedule:
June 1 - Psalm 103 - David Chapman
June 8 - Psalm 106 - David Chapman
June 15 - Psalm 110 - Phyllis Fox
June 22 - Psalm 115 - Doug Fox
June 29 - Psalm 116 - David Roberts
July 6 - Psalm 119 - David Chapman
July 13 - Psalm 121 - David Roberts
July 20 - Psalm 122 - Phyllis Fox
July 27 - Psalm 125 - Doug Fox
August 3 - Psalm 127 - David Chapman
August 10 - Psalm 133 - David Roberts
August 17 - Psalm 139 - Phyllis Fox
August 24 - Psalm 147 - Doug Fox
August 31 - Psalm 150 - David Roberts
S.A.L.T. Class - Adult Sunday School Class
All are welcome to join them at 9:30 am in the Virginia Street Room.
May - June 1 - Susan Higgins - Anthropology and the Mission of the Church
June 8-29 - Ron Castens - Spiritual Formation
July - Jim Street - TBD
Church and Community - Adult Sunday School Class
All are welcome to join them at 9:30 am in the Stone-Campbell Room. This class studies books of the Bible.
PRAYING
Morning Prayer - Weekdays at 7am
Join us online each weekday morning for Morning Prayer. We are live at 7am on our Grandview Facebook page or you can watch at your convenience anytime.
Prayer and Care
We have an online prayer chain to help us pray for the needs of Grandview's members, attenders, and those who are connected to them. If you are not already part of this group and would like to participate, contact the church office (call: 928-7866 or email: office@grandviewchristian.org).
Prayer List: This week we are in prayer for . . .
Lisa Althaus’ sister (colon cancer and other health issues)
Samuel Arnold (ongoing health issues)
Willy Buckner (ongoing health issues)
Kendall Cochran (recovery after surgery)
Dave Garrison (Steve's brother - dementia)
Treavor Hayes (chemo for brain tumors)
Graham Jones (former Grandview member - cancer)
Caleb Lippard (Cindy's son -recovery after surgery)
Brett McKie (breast cancer - chemo)
Brenda Money (hysterectomy June 5)
Lexanne Redman (friend of Carol Garrison - brain tumor)
Nancy Smith (recovery after surgery)
Rich Spurgin (ongoing health issues)
Barbara Stokes (ongoing health issues)
Bob Williams (brother of Linda Doan - cancer)
Those affected by the flooding
Those needing the gospel
Family/Friends in Military
James Dollard
Chris Smith
Dustin Horton
Ian Frazier
Jonathan Spitznas
Elijah (Katherine (Allan) Roshak's brother in-law) started boot camp in February
If you would like to place your own or another name on this weekly prayer list, you may call the church office (928-7866) or talk to one of the ministry staff. Names will remain on the list for 4 weeks unless a request is made that they remain on the prayer list.
GRANDVIEW'S PODCASTS
For those who want to listen to Grandview sermons on the go, they're now available as podcasts--one for the Buffalo Campus and one for the Cityview Campus. Check them out! New sermons will be added every Wednesday.
You can find the podcasts on Spotify, iTunes, and a variety of other outlets. If you can't access them on your podcast app of choice, please let the church office know.
Buffalo Sermons
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yy86lx4s
iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/yyq3jvso
Cityview Sermons
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y3lj35f2
iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/y65k6alw
GIVING
GIVING
We have many ways to give. If you have any questions, you can contact the church office or our Treasurer - Brandon Rogers.
The Church Center App:
Download from Google Play or Apple App Store. (Links at https://churchcenter.com) Click the Give menu item. You may give your gift as one-time gift, or schedule recurring gifts, using a debit/credit card or directly from your bank account via ACH (e-check). If you want to “split” a single your gift between two or more funds, you will have to give online via the Church Website. Or alternatively, you can give two separate gifts to each fund.
The Church Website:
Go to https://grandviewchristian.org/ Click the Give menu item. This takes you to the same church center software as in the app but viewed on a webpage. You can give in the same way as the app described above. And here you can split your gift between two or more funds, easily.
Available Funds for Online Electronic Giving:
Grandview Buffalo Campus - For discretional spending for our Buffalo Campus, per budget. Used where needed most.
Grandview Cityview Campus - For discretional spending for our Cityview Campus, per budget. Used where needed most.
Partnership-Fund - Separate Fund for privately and confidentially helping members and others in need.
From time to time there are special funds, such as in memorial of someone from our congregation who has passed away, or for special gifts around the holidays.
If you want to give electronically to a fund not listed above, or give electronically in memory of a someone who is not currently listed please contact the Church Treasurer, Brandon Rogers, for assistance at treasurer@grandviewchristian.org.
Optionally covering Credit Card Processing Fees:
Our credit card processing fees are low & fixed. You can elect to cover those costs when making a gift by checking a checkbox indicating you want to do so. The cost is shown next to the checkbox. This is totally optional. If you cover credit card processing, that extra amount is added to your gift. The net gift amount appears on all receipts & giving statements.
FREE Electronic ACH (e-check) Giving:
Gifts can be made in church center using your checking or savings account, also known as ACH (or e-check). This costs Grandview nothing! How? The actual processing cost of $0.30 cents per gift is covered by a donor who has pledged to cover those fees for Grandview. That makes the Church Center ACH (e-check) giving free to Grandview and you!
And if you prefer, you can also voluntarily cover those costs when making your gift by checking the box indicating you want to do so. The cost (30 cents) is shown next to the checkbox. This is totally optional.
Cash and Checks:
Cash and checks are always welcome in the offering plate/giving boxes. You can split your gift between funds with a memo field note, or with separate checks, whichever you personally prefer. All checks should be payable to “Grandview Christian Church,” not payable to any fund or any campus.
Regardless of how you give a donation receipt is automatically emailed to you when your gift is processed (even when you give via cash or checks.) You can toggle that receipt feature on and off in the app (or online). If you need any assistance with any of the above, please contact the Treasurer.
Church Center is for “Giving”. Registrations are for “Buying”:
All Church Center giving is for tax deductible gifts only. You do not receive anything tangible. However, you can still e-pay for any “non-tax-deductible” payments for events or programing, such as Two4Two, Youth trips, or other special events as part of the registration process for those events.
Bank Bill Pay or Mailing a check to the Church:
You are always welcome to mail a check to the Church. Or have you bank draft a check to mail to the church (Bill Pay). Please keep in mind that the lead time for processing your gift is longer when mailing a check.
Mail all checks to:
Grandview Christian Church
Attention: Brandon Rogers
300 University Parkway
Johnson City, TN 37604
Please do not mail cash anywhere! And please do not mail checks to the Treasurer’s home address or any other staff member’s home address.
STAFF, ELDERS, and MINISTRY LEADERS...HELPING US SERVE
Feel free to contact the church office at 928-7866 or office@grandviewchristian.org if you have any questions or concerns you would like to share with us. You can also reach out to our staff members directly by emailing to their first name followed by @grandviewchristian.org.
Buffalo Campus
Aaron Wymer, Senior Minister
Heather Lawson, Executive Minister
Brett Hyder, Worship Minister
Cody Mudrack, Livestream Technician
Katy Woodward, Discipleship Minister
Leah Short - Children's Minister
Matthew Decker - Children's Ministry Assistant
Joy Eden, Youth and College Minister
Noah DeLong, Choir Director
Brenda Money, Office Administrator
Brent Nipper, Business Administrator
Cityview Campus
Nathan Cachiaras, Campus Minister
Joy Eden, Youth and College Minister
Evan Magness, Worship Minister
Luke Floyd, Worship Minister
Molly Dines, Children's Minister (Last Day is June 1)
Corri Carpenter, Children's Minister (First Day is June 1)
Discipleship Resident
Maci Hart
2025 Elders
David Chapman
Phyllis Fox
Tim Bomgardner
Theresa Garbe
Lane Owen
Buddy Swain
Jane Allman
Brent Nipper
2025 Ministry Team Leaders
Craig Hardy - Property Team
Dick Phillips - Missions Team
Cindy Wymer - Connections Team
Cindy Schade - Connections Team
Melissa Reading - Fellowship Team
Beth Smith - Staff Relations Team
Becky Allsop - Partnership Fund
2025 Trustees
Steve Knudsten
Neal Voke
Jerry Banner
Scott Dines
2025 Treasurer
Brandon Rogers
Daniel Swain (Assistant Treasurer)