What's new this week?
CHURCH-WIDE: EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
Yard Sale - Thank You
Trunk of Treat - Pictures
Daylight Savings Time
Interyear Fellowship - Housemoot
Wedding Shower - November 16
Church Office Closed - November 27-28
CHURCH-WIDE INFORMATION
Volunteers Needed
Staff Gifts
Food Pantry - Donations Needed
BUFFALO CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information
MISSIONS
Learn More About Dennis and Fabienne Freeland
COLLEGE AGE
Coffee Age Lunch - Next Sunday
YOUTH
TCTC - Register by November 1
KIDS' CAMP AND CREW456
Parents' Night Out - November 14
K-3rd Grade - Space Ninjas vs Pirate Squirrels
Preschoolers - Uh Oh Topher
Crew456 - Prayer
PRAYING
Updated Prayer List
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CHURCH-WIDE: EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
Youth Yard Sale - October 24-25
Thank you to everyone who donated items, volunteered, and came to shop at our youth yard sale. We made $3780.
All proceeds from the yard sale will help with our youth service trips and other youth events.
Trunk or Treat
Although the weather did not cooperate very well, we still had a great evening! Thanks to everyone who volunteered and who came out to participate.
Daylight Saving Time - Ends This Sunday
Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour.
Interyear Fellowship - Housemoot
Housemoot is a local gathering of the Rabbit Room's Hutchmoot. Join us Friday night and Saturday for good food and great conversation!
Friday evening, we will have dinner together at the Interyear House and begin with a keynote video from Tim Mackie & Jon Collins (from the Bible Project) about "Understanding Scripture as Wisdom Literature."
Saturday, we'll have a light breakfast and coffee with a series of videos and essays throughout the day that range from hospitality and loneliness, Bilbo and the Bible, creativity, and exploring life through questions. We will also share lunch and finish up late afternoon with dessert and more conversation!
The event is free, but please register so we know how many people to expect.
Wedding Shower - November 16
All are invited to a wedding shower for Olivia Kneisley and Tyler Booher. Please join us from 2:00-4:00 pm in the Grandview Room at our Buffalo Campus. Drop in or come and stay a while!
Olivia and Tyler are registered at Walmart. You can find their registry at Walmart.com or in the store.
Church Office Closed – November 27-28
The church office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
CHURCH-WIDE: INFORMATION
Want to help a tired mama of a toddler and newborn? Great! Rhoda Tetteh would love for you to come get her and her 2 littles out of their apartment to play! She does not drive, and Matthew is gone from home most days while he finishes up his degree at ETSU. (He graduates in Dec). So she is in their apt all day with MJ (2.5) and baby Perez Okle. Some of us have been taking her and the kiddos out, and she and MJ have loved it! They had their first trip to Chick-fil-A! They have also been to Rotary Park and Willow Springs Park. Ideas of indoor places: Little Bloom House, Little Social, and church. While out, it has been helpful to her to grab them a meal to go and/or something urgent from the grocery store, since she is limited on when she can get out. Click here to sign up. Please contact Elizabeth Dharmapal with any questions. Thanks for your support and help to this sweet family!
Staff Gifts
The Staff Relations Team is so thankful for the wonderful Grandview staff members serving our Buffalo and Cityview campuses! We know you are too!
Did you know that the Staff Relations Team has a Staff Gift Fund? We collect funds all year around to bless our staff. Thank you, thank you for your generous support through the years!
Christmas is coming and it is time again to come together to express our traditional holiday appreciation! If you would like to contribute to the gift fund you can do so through any of the regular giving modes (online, checks, cash) and be sure to mark them for the Staff Gift Fund! No gift is too small!
If you have any questions about the fund or how to give to the fund, please contact Beth Bartchy-Smith at 423-538-5383 or bethbartchysmith@gmail.com.
Food Pantry - Donations Needed
We are anticipating a growing need for food in our community. To help with this issue, we are going to be accepting food donations at both of our campuses. All non-perishable food donations are appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
If you or someone you know is in need of food, our food pantry is open on Thursdays from 9-10am at our Buffalo Campus. If you would like more information, contact the church office.
Cats In Need of a Home
Wayne Emery, minister at East Unaka Christian Church, has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor. He will undergo chemo treatments in Texas, where his two daughters live.
Wayne is no longer able to care for his two cats and is needing to find a new home for them. There is one male and one female (brother and sister). They are five years old and both have been neutered. If you or someone you know would like more information or be willing to provide a home for these cats, please contact Lucy Phillips.
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, November 2
In Bright Array: Courage
Aaron Wymer
First Text: Acts 4:8-13
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 16:5-14
Music During Worship Services
Buffalo 9:30
Revive Us Again - Phil Wickham
What A Beautiful Name - Brooke Ligertwood
Your Will Be Done - CityAlight Music
Mercy - Matt Redman
Buffalo 11:00
O Worship The King #29
We Are God's People #701
Your Will Be Done - CityAlight Music
Mercy - Matt Redman
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Morning Worship Services
Sunday, November 2
In Bright Array: Courage
Aaron Wymer
First Text: Acts 4:8-13
Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 16:5-141
Music During Worship Service
Cityview 10:00
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name - Edward Perronet | John Rippon | Oliver Holden
Same God - Brandon Lake | Chris Brown | Pat Barrett | Steven Furtick
Jesus We Love You - Bethel Music
Christ Be All Around Me - David Leonard | Jack Mooring | Leeland Mooring | Leslie Jordan
MISSIONS
This month we will be featuring Dennis and Fabienne Freeland. They have been with JAARS and Wycliffe Bible Translators for nearly 25 years. They are transitioning to assignments in the U.S., but still quite busy!
Would you share with us the last few weeks in Cameroon? What did you feel when you knew your days there were limited? Describe your accomplishments in general in Cameroon.
Saying our good-byes to the country that has been our home for most of our married life has been very hard, but celebrating our son’s graduation and being honored for our service made it sweet.
What made our goodbyes special was the presence of our two eldest sons and Fabienne's parents during the last two weeks of our stay. They were able to participate in all of Steven's end-of-school events and our “farewell parties” for SIL and our friends/partners. These moments will remain engraved in our hearts forever.
We are especially grateful for our sons, who were all born in Cameroon, and for the community that has surrounded us like family all these years. We have also grown spiritually, as the challenges were different and intense, requiring greater dependence on the Lord. We were encouraged to exercise our gifts and trained to have a greater impact. We were particularly enriched by discovering new cultures and learned to function and love this new environment. We met many people who impacted our lives through their example of perseverance, resilience, and faith.
Many appreciated the consistency and faithfulness that we brought to the organization throughout the years.
Dennis has demonstrated great flexibility, having served in various positions. From a pilot-mechanic, all the way to managing the department. He adapted when the vision changed, as the airplane was down for maintenance, and gave motorcycle safety and 4-wheel drive training. He mentored all the members of the current team in their different positions, from chief pilot to chief of maintenance, flight scheduler, and manager.
Fabienne, as the leader, negotiated new partnerships, helped regain financial health, and developed the overall spiritual vitality of the organization. She mentored the new director, and last year, she mentored three colleagues in leadership, organizational skills, and communication skills.
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.
COLLEGE AGE
College Age Lunch - Next Sunday
Who doesn't like a free lunch? Join us on the following dates for lunch (paid for by Grandview) and a great time of hanging out with other college age people at Grandview. No registration is required! Contact Joy Eden if you have any questions.
Fall Lunch Schedule (12:15pm)
Sunday, November 9 - Scratch Pizza
Sunday, December 7 - Red Meze
Coffee with Joy
Ask Joy to buy you coffee sometime. As Grandview's College Minister, she's a good listener, good to pray with, and sometimes evens offers helpful advice! If you could use the help of a mentor or if you need help getting connected at Grandview, contact Joy Eden and set up a time for her to meet with you and buy you a coffee.
YOUTH
Youth Worship - Resumes November 5
Make plans to join us as we worship together. We will gather at our Buffalo Campus in the Core. If you have any questions, contact Joy.
TCTC 2026
Register by November 1 to get it for $175. Click here to register.
The Tennessee Christian Teen Convention is a gathering of youth from TN and surrounding states in the Gatlinburg Convention Center, January 9-11th, 2026. TCTC cultivates an opportunity for spiritual growth through engaging speakers and talent and music geared toward youth today. For more info check out tctcinfo.com
KIDS' CAMP AND CREW456
Parent’s Night Out - November 14
Start making your plans! Parents Night Out is coming up. Parents can drop their kids off and we will watch them for you! Kids will enjoy games, crafts, and a movie. Dinner is provided and the cost is $10 per family. All kids from birth-6th grade are invited to join us from 5:00-8:30pm.
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What is something amazing that has happened to you lately? How can you praise God for that?
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What is something you are good at? How can you use that talent to glorify God?
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When you get angry, how do you react? How could you react in a way that honors God?
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Is it easy or hard for you to ask God for forgiveness? Why?
Preschool Sunday School
Hey all, our PreK students are starting a new unit in Sunday School this Sunday: Uh Oh Topher. Kids will learn that God takes care of them and His way is the best way. Parents can find discussion questions for each week below:
Week 1 (11/2):
If you could have a bird bring you any snack, what would it be?
Week 2 (11/9):
How has God taken care of you today?
Week 3 (11/16):
If you could eat only one vegetable forever, what would it be?
Week 4 (11/23):
If you could have a pet lion, what would you name it?
Week 5 (11/30):
How would you pass the time if you were in the belly of a giant fish?
Crew456 Sunday School
Hey all, this week our Crew456'ers will be starting a new series in Sunday School called Prayer! This series will be--surprise--on the spiritual discipline of prayer. Parents can find discussion questions below:
Week 1 (10/19):
How can prayer make you feel more connected to God?
How are we supposed to be bold in our prayers while also trusting God?
How will you be more intentional in praying this week?
Week 2 (10/26):
How consistent is your prayer life?
How are you challenged to make prayer more important in your life?
How can your relationship with God point others back to him?
Week 3 (11/2):
Why is it important that we pray in all circumstances?
How does knowing that God is powerful and listens to your prayers affect how you approach him?
What's one thing you can pray about this week that you've been trying to handle on your own?
Sunday Morning Worship
We offer age appropriate classes for newborn-6th grade at both of our campuses each Sunday. All classes are held at the same time as our worship services.
At our Buffalo Campus, students in grades 4-6 (a.k.a. Crew456) are encouraged to attend one service and one Sunday School class on Sunday mornings. This helps your children get accustomed to engaging in worship and interacting more with the church body.
Crew456 Canopies - Luke Johnson and Whitney Elliott lead our Sunday evening canopies from 5-6:30 at the Buffalo Campus. They will play games, eat snacks, and explore and deepen their faith by finding what the Bible has to say on questions they may have regarding God. This is available for both campuses.
Sunday November 2 - Canopies
Sunday November 9 - Canopies
Sunday November 23 - No Canopies...Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday December 7 - Canopies
Sunday December 14 - Super Sunday Crew456 Christmas Party (4:30-6:30)
Sunday December 21 - No Canopies...Merry Christmas!!!
Sunday December 28 - No Canopies...Happy New Year!
Crew456 Night of Service - We focus on what it means to serve others and we go out into the community to do just that. Ways we have done this in the past is playing Bingo with residents at Pine Oaks, picking up trash downtown, or staying right at the church and doing things that need to be done. This is during regular Canopy time 5-6:30 and is available for both campuses.
Sunday November 16 - Night of Service
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.
Women's Bible Study
This study is "The Gospel on the Ground...The Grit and Glory of the Early Church in Acts". It is a video study by Kristi McLelland and will go for 7 weeks. The videos are approximately 1 hour long. Afterwards we have a time of discussion, reflection, and prayer. We meet on Mondays at 10:00 in the Stone Campbell Room starting on Monday, October 27. No worries if you have to miss a session....make-up sessions are easily made! This study will be led by Donna Hardy. All women are invited!
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.
We will not meet in November.
In December, we will gather at Yvonne Marr's home for our Christmas Party. More details will come closer to the date but for now, add it to your calendar!
Tuesday Women's Bible Study Group
This group of ladies gather weekly to study the Bible, pray, and grow closer together. They meet every Tuesday afternoon from 2-3:30pm.
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:
November 2 - Introduction, Faithful Young Men in Exile - Daniel 1 - David Roberts
November 9 - A Golden Statue and a Fiery Furnace - Daniel 3 - Phyllis Fox
November 16 - A Feast with Handwriting on the Wall - Daniel 5 - David Chapman
November 23 - Daniel and the Loins' Den - Daniel 6 - Doug Fox
November 30 - Apocalyptic Visions - Daniel 7-12 - David Roberts
Some Christmas Traditions Worth Repeating for Christians
December 7 - Decorating in Ways that Highlight Our Faith - David Chapman
December 14 - Special Foods and Treats that Encourage Joyful Appreciation - Phyllis Fox
December 21 - Celebrating with a Focus on the Real Message of Christ's Birth - Doug Fox
December 28 - No Class today
S.A.L.T. Class - Adult Sunday School Class
All are welcome to join them at 9:30 am in the Virginia Street Room.
Schedule:
Nov.2 - Travis & Emily Weeks giving an update on their work in Ethiopia that was our first class project in July 2024.
Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30 - Jim Dahlman
“Christians and Media Consumption”
Dec. 7,14,21 - Paul Blowers - “Early Church Fathers’ View of Advent/Christmas”
SALT CLASS SOCIAL: Saturday, Nov. 8 at Jim Simpson’s (Everlan). 2:00-4:00 - desserts and Abigail Haagen presenting her ministry in Mexico, our project for November-December.
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 . . .
Shirley Allman (NHC in room 106)
Samuel Arnold (ongoing health issues)
Willy Buckner (ongoing health issues)
Rocky Cochran (brother of Sue Havola Bruns - Christian Care Center in Erwin-Guillian-Barre Syndrome)
Darlene Covert (coworker of Jason Hayes - husband died recently)
Ed DeLong (ongoing health issues)
Brenda Dorton (friend of Kim Johnson - ALS – hospice care)
Wayne Emory (cancer - chemo treatments)
Annie Garrison (Steve and Carol's 5-year-old granddaughter - kidney issues)
Dave Garrison (Steve's brother - dementia)
Treavor Hayes (brain tumors - chemo)
Marjorie Hoag (Donald Shaffer's sister, ongoing health issues)
Graham Jones (former Grandview member - cancer)
Kenya (Abigail Kneisley's friend, stage4 cancer)
Key Family (2nd grade daughter - heading to rehab - from Hopwood)
Lydia Nyador (missionary we support - Glioblastoma)
Sarah Parker (close friend of Kelly Hayes -13 yr old daughter died)
Dick Phillips (permanent spinal stimulator implant - November 5)
Lexanne Redman (friend of Carol Garrison - brain tumor)
Peter Rozen (esophageal cancer)
Barbara Stokes (ongoing health issues)
Mike Sweeney (recovery from back surgery)
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)
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
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
Luke Floyd, Worship Minister
Corri Carpenter, Children's Minister
Residents
Maci Hart
Matthew Decker
Gran Sexton
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)