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CHURCH-WIDE: EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
Advent Season of Prayer - Weekday Mornings
Christmas Concert - December 12 and 14
AMEn Christmas Concert - December 18 and 20
Candlelight Christmas Eve Services - December 23 & 24
Rides for Christmas Eve Service - December 23
Grandview Office Closed - December 25-January 2
CHURCH-WIDE INFORMATION
South Side Christmas
Food Pantry - Donations Needed
ASP - Drivers Needed
Intention to Give in 2026
Christmas Tree at Founders Park
BUFFALO CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information
MISSIONS
Learn More About ETSU Christian Student Fellowship
COLLEGE AGE
College Age Lunch
YOUTH
TCTC - Register Now
KIDS' CAMP AND CREW456
K-3rd Grade - Get Real
Preschoolers - Maisy has a Message
Crew456 - Christmas Carols
PRAYING
Updated Prayer List
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CHURCH-WIDE: EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
Advent Season of Prayer - Weekday Mornings Through 12/24 (7am)
Join us for a short time of devotion and prayer. We gather at our Buffalo Campus each weekday morning from December 1 - December 24. Prayer guides and Collects are available at the Life at Grandview tables at both or our campuses. If you are not able to participate in person, you can follow along on Facebook or on your own.
A Christmas Concert - December 12 and 14
The Cantemus Women's Choir will be performing their Christmas Concert at St. John's Episcopal Church in JC at 7pm on Friday, December 12 and at 4pm at First Broad Street UMC in Kingsport on Sunday, December 14. All are invited to attend. There is a $15 suggested donation at the door. Ruth Davis. Naomi Yencich, and Lucy Phillips are in this choir.
AMEn Christmas Concert - December 18 and 20
All are invited! Join them for the beautiful anthems, clever songs, or just to be reminded that there is something bigger for us in this world than what we see in our day-to-day lives.
This choir is led by Noah DeLong and some of our Grandview members are in the choir.
Concerts will be held:
Thursday, December 18 - First United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee 900 Spring Street, Johnson City, Tennessee
Saturday, December 20 - Central Presbyterian Church in Bristol, Virginia 331 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, Virginia
Candlelight Christmas Eve Services - December 23 & 24
We will be offering three services this year. All will be held at 7pm and childcare will be provided. We would love to worship with you at one of the following services.
Buffalo Campus - December 23rd and December 24th
Cityview Campus - December 24th
Worship Services on Sunday, December 28
We will have one worship service at our Buffalo Campus at 11:00am and one worship service at our Cityview Campus at 10:00am.
Rides to Christmas Eve Service on December 23
If you would like to come to the Christmas Eve service at our Buffalo Campus but don't like to drive after dark, we will come pick you up and take you home afterwards. Contact the church office if you would like a ride.
Church Office Closed – December 25-January 2
The church office will be closed to allow our staff time to celebrate with their families. If you need to contact us, you can call a staff member directly (numbers are in our online directory) or call the church office (423-928-7866) and leave a message. Someone will be checking voicemail each day.
CHURCH-WIDE: INFORMATION
South Side Christmas Gifts
Thank you for sponsoring our families in need at South Side this Christmas! Because of your generosity, all the children were claimed and the presents have been delivered to South Side.
Gift Cards for Teachers and Staff
If you’d like to help us continue to share the joy of Christmas, we are collecting small $5-10 gift cards for their teachers and staff. There will be a collection envelope at the Life at Grandview Table at both of our campuses to collect any gift cards you are willing to contribute and bless these teachers.
Food Pantry - Donations Needed
We are truly grateful for the abundance of donations we received recently. Most of those donations have been given to those in need. We helped approximately 50 people in the month of November.
We are currently running low on the items listed below. All donations can be placed in the coat closet at our Buffalo Campus.
Items Needed:
cereal
shelf stable milk
canned soup
pasta
pasta sauce
jam/jelly
canned fruit
Mac and cheese
crackers
snacks
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.
ASP – Drivers for Amish groups
ASP is looking for 2 drivers a few Saturdays for outings. This would be a 5–6-hour time commitment on Saturday 2/14, 2/21, and 2/28. These outings are always something the volunteers look forward to! Activities might include hiking, museums, and other simple but meaningful activities. Contact the Church Office if interested.
Intention to Give in 2026
This is the time of year where we ask you to fill out a Giving Intention card for the upcoming year. You may have received a Giving Intention Card in the mail earlier this week or you can pick one up at church this Sunday. They are located at the Life at Grandview table at both of our campuses. Completed cards can be placed in the wooden boxes at either of our campuses or mailed back to us in the envelope you received in the mail.
Christmas Tree at Founders Park
Grandview’s Candyland Christmas tree is decorated and ready for the season! Come check it out! It’s located in King Commons Park, between Atlantic Ale and the Public Library. (#47)
A HUGE thank you to all who helped plan, purchase supplies, create ornaments, and decorate!
Volunteers Needed
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.
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, December 14
While We Wait - Love
Aaron Wymer
First Text: 1 John 4:7-12
Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:1-6
Music During Worship Services
Buffalo 9:30
Advent Hymn
Adore
What Child Is This
What Love My God
Buffalo 11:00
Adore
What Child Is This
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Morning Worship Services
Sunday, December 14
While We Wait - Love
Nathan Cachiaras
First Text: 1 John 4:7-12
Sermon Text: Isaiah 53:1-6
Music During Worship Service
Waiting Here For You - Chris Tomlin | Jesse Reeves | Martin Smith
Once In Royal David's City - Cecil Francis Humphreys Alexander
Extravagant - Steffany Gretzinger | Amanda Cook | Sean Feucht | Ran Jackson
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus - Charles Wesley | Rowland Hugh Prichard
MISSIONS
Andrew, you reviewed with the Mission Team recently the many events you have on a weekly basis. Could you review those with us and include any special (not weekly) events that you have initiated. Include your on-campus efforts.
Our focus statement this year has been: “Every conversation matters because every student matters to God.” We believe God does transformative work through intentional conversation, and that conversation is the heart of our ministry.
With that in mind, we shaped our programming around creating spaces where meaningful conversations can happen—not simply having conversations that funnel students to
Our main weekly gathering is Thursday Night Live, a space designed to be welcoming, relaxed, and centered on stories and conversation. We share a free dinner, enjoy live music, hear stories from Scripture, and make lots of room for conversation.
We also spend two days each week on campus handing out free iced coffee or hot chocolate. This simple practice has helped us build genuine relationships with students who haven’t yet stepped foot inside Campus House. It’s been a fun and impactful way to bring our signature hospitality onto campus.
Through November, we’ve served 350+ meals on Thursday nights and 1,400+ cups of coffee on campus!
Alongside our weekly rhythms, we’ve hosted a worship night, culture share events, a big Thanksgiving meal, an alumni gathering, a tubing trip, our annual Ice Cream Party, and—of course—many one-on-one conversations with students over coffee. It’s been a full and joyful fall semester.
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
Who doesn't like a free lunch? Each month, we offer to pay for your lunch at a local restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. Stay tuned for our schedule for next semester!
This is 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.
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
TCTC 2026
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
Week 1 (12/7):
What are ways we can celebrate Jesus's birthday this year?
Week 2 (12/14):
What are some promises you can list from the Bible?
Week 3 (12/21):
What do you think the shepherds told others about Jesus? What would you tell others about Jesus?
Week 4 (12/28):
What are ways we can help each other be faithful to God?
Preschool Sunday School Curriculum
Maisy Has A Message. As the story unfolds, the preschoolers will become recipients of the greatest message ever—today in the town of David a Savior has been born: he is Christ the Lord. Parents can find discussion questions below:
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What do you think Zechariah wanted to say when he got his voice back?
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Why is it important to know God's truth?
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Do you have some good news that you'd like to share with someone today?
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This week, throw a birthday party for Jesus! Sing a song, make a simple craft, and talk about why Jesus’s birthday is so important.
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What is one gift from God that you are especially thankful for today?
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If you were bringing a gift to Jesus, what special gift would you bring?
Crew456 Sunday School
Our Crew456'ers will be starting a new unit this Sunday to walk them through the Advent season: Christmas Carols. This series in the Worship Root that examines how different biblical characters responded with a song of worship after hearing from God. As each person is made aware of the coming Christ, they respond in song, culminating in the angelic proclamation of excitement and joy. Parents can find discussion questions to use below:
Week 1 (12/7):
How can we grow in our faithfulness to God?
What is one thing you can do today to remind yourself to praise God no matter what?
What will you do this week to recognize God's good gifts and respond with praise?
Week 2 (12/14):
What reasons has God given you to praise Him?
What steps can you take to make praise your first response to every good thing God does?
What can you do this week to recognize God's goodness toward you every day?
Week 3 (12/21):
How can you be more aware of God's glory in your life?
How can you respond to what God's doing in the world with immediate praise?
How can you behold God's glory in the things you do this Christmas?
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 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!
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. 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 Virginia Street Room. 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.
This month, we will gather at Yvonne Marr's home for our Christmas Party on December 15 at 11:45! Bring a finger food and a white elephant gift. Yvonne's address is in our online directory.
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:
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:
Dec. 7,14,21 - Paul Blowers - “Early Church Fathers’ View of Advent/Christmas”
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-room 106)
Samuel Arnold (ongoing health issues)
Bob Bruns (gastroenterology issues)
Willy Buckner (ongoing health issues)
Jim Christy (Kelly Hayes’s father-healing after surgery)
Kendall Cochran (doctor's appointment December 19)
Rocky Cochran (brother of Sue Havola Bruns - Christian Care Center in Erwin-Guillian-Barre Syndrome)
Ed DeLong (ongoing health issues)
Wayne Dykstra (Kim Johnson's dad - healing from Knee surgery)
Wayne Emory (cancer - chemo treatments)
Annie Garrison (Steve and Carol's 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)
Marty Kilby (recovery from rotator cuff surgery)
Julie Kirby (pulled tendon)
Lydia Nyador (missionary we support - Glioblastoma)
David Owen (pancreatic issues)
Dick Phillips (permanent spinal stimulator implant)
Lexanne Redman (friend of Carol Garrison - brain tumor)
Peter Rozen (esophageal cancer - cancer and radiation)
Donald Shaffer (prostate cancer treatment)
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)
Grieving
Gregory Underwood's mom died. He was able to be with his family during the loss. Prayers for Gregory and his family are appreciated.
Mark Mason passed away unexpectedly. Prayers for Karen and their family are appreciated. Cards can be sent to Karen Mason at 301 Poplar Ridge Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686. His funeral was held on Monday, December 8.
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)
Thank you to all of our members who took the time to affirm our elders and leaders for next year. All were approved.
Below is a list of our 2026 elders and leaders.
2026 Elders
Buddy Swain
Brent Nipper
Janie Allman
Lane Owen
Phyllis Fox
Theresa Garbe
Dave Chapman
2026 Ministry Team Leaders
Craig Hardy-Property Team
Dick Phillips-Missions Team
Becky Allsop-Partnership Team
Dominique Smith-Connections Team
Cindy Schade-Connections Team
Melissa Reading-Fellowship Team
Beth Smith-Staff Relations Team
2026 Trustees
Steve Knudsten
Scott Dines
Larry McKinney
2026 Treasurer
Brandon Rogers
Daniel Swain (Assistant Treasurer)