What's new this week?
CHURCH-WIDE: EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
Youth Riverwood Service Trip
Day Camp
Grandview Summer Tour
CHURCH-WIDE: INFORMATION
New Carpet
Thank You Note
BUFFALO CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information
MISSIONS
Learn More About Abigail Haagen
YOUTH
Summer Service Trips
KIDS' CAMP AND CREW456
Changes in Kids' Camp
Summer Day Camp
Crew456 - One on One
CANOPIES
Summer Study for Young Mom's
PRAYING
Updated Prayer List
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CHURCH-WIDE: EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
Youth Riverwood Service Trip - Please Pray for Our Youth
Our rising 7-9th graders are heading out on their summer service trip to Riverwood this Tuesday! They will be returning on Friday. Please pray for safe travels, good health, meaningful work, and growth in relationships.
Summer Day Camp - Volunteers Needed
Grandview will be partnering with First Christian Church of Johnson City this summer for a Day Camp from June 8-12. This year, it will be held at Freedom Hall for the first time! Lots of volunteers are needed to ensure that this Day Camp is a success.
There are a variety of ways to serve during the week, including the registration team, safety team, welcome team, kids’ fun stations, and more. No matter what your gifts are, there is a place for you to serve. Please contact Corri Carpenter if you would like to volunteer.
If you would like to register your child/children for Day Camp click on the following link. https://fcc-jc.org/page/414?EventOccurrenceId=307
Contact Corri for questions or more information.
Grandview Summer Tour
Mark your calendars for the above Summer Tour events! These are all family friendly.
Grillzilla - Wednesday, June 10
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 to share. There will be fun things for the kids to do.
Trivia Night - Wednesday, July 8
Our second Summer Tour event is Trivia Night! We will gather from 5:30-7:30pm at either our Buffalo or Cityview campus (we are still in the planning stages). Join us for a night of food and trivia fun! Dinner starts at 5:30, trivia kicks off at 6:00! Please bring a side-dish or dessert to share.
Grillzilla - Wednesday, July 22
The next event on our summer tour will be 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 to share. There will be fun things for the kids to do.
Church Picnic - Sunday, August 2
Our final Summer Tour event is a church picnic! All are invited to join us a Rotary Park! This is a great way to meet others from Grandview that you might not already know. We will gather at the pavilion closest to the children's playground. The splash pad will be open so bring towels and sunscreen for you kids!
Please bring a side or dessert to share.
CHURCH-WIDE: INFORMATION
New Carpet
Workers have been busy this week replacing some of the carpets in the common spaces at our Buffalo Campus. Thank you for your patience during this process. We hope you enjoy the new look!
Thank You
To our dear church family:
We would like to extend our thanks for the countless ways in which you have cared for our family during Ed's illness and passing. From the early weeks of driving him to activities and helping him sing with the church choir to the later days of visits to the hospital and bringing meals to the house, we felt your support during his long decline. We especially appreciated the compassion and patience of the staff and elders during his final weeks of hospice care and the outpouring of condolences from so many during the visitation and funeral. Your steadfast love has been a tangible demonstration of God's mercy that has sustained us through a challenging season, and we are grateful that the Lord has brought us together.
--Connie, Noah, and Beth DeLong (and family)
Food Pantry - THANK YOU!
We are so grateful for everyone who donated items to our food pantry! So far this month, we have helped approximately 55 people. Your continued donations are appreciated. Especially kid friendly options for the summer.
If you would like to donate items, please put them in the coat closet near the upper entrance at our Buffalo Campus or take them to the Life at Grandview table at our Cityview Campus. All donations are greatly appreciated!
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.
RightNow Media
We are excited that our church has unlimited access to RightNow Media—the world’s largest streaming library of video Bible study resources (kind of like the Christian version of Netflix). You can have access to a free ongoing subscription and use this tool as an additional resource for your canopy groups, for personal study, leadership development, and there’s also some great kids programming.
Just use the QR code above to get started!
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, May 31
Unsettled: Faithfulness in Chaotic Times
Aaron Wymer
First Text: Psalm 69:1-5,13-18
Sermon Text: Judges 19:30
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Morning Worship Services
Sunday, May 31
Unsettled: Faithfulness in Chaotic Times
Nathan Cachiaras
First Text: Psalm 69:1-5,13-18
Sermon Text: Judges 19:30
Music During Worship Services
Cityview 9:30 and 11:00
Bless The Lord O My Soul (Psalm 103) - David Fournier | David Zimmer
New Wine - Brooke Ligertwood
Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Thomas Obediah Chisholm | William Marion Runyan
Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor - Matthew Boswell | Matthew Papa
MISSIONS
So when do you hope to return to Mexico? Do you have any additional training that you will have first? What do you need to raise to meet your expenses? How are you doing in terms of getting that support? When we pray for Marketplace Ministries, what should we be praying for? Do you feel support from Grandview Christian Church? Is there anything else that you would like us to know?
I am returning to Mexico on July 31st! I need $2300 more in monthly support to meet my budget goal for long-term service. If that goal is not met, I’ll return on a short-term budget and stay for just 11 months. This scenario would not be ideal for us, but we are trusting in God’s provision and direction!
When you pray for Marketplace Ministries, please pray for the entrepreneurs we equip, that God will use them to bring spiritual and economic transformation to Mexico. Please also pray for wisdom and strategy for the team, that we will steward the resources given to us in the way that best glorifies God.
I feel very supported Grandview! Among our many individual supporters, Grandview was the only church that supported our team for my first term, and our whole team has been so grateful for the love and support you’ve shown this ministry. Over the past year, more churches have partnered with our team, which is a huge blessing! But Grandview is special for so many reasons. Thank you for your partnership with this ministry. We are so grateful for you!
Graduating Aspire Class
Abigail absorbing Mexican Culture
If you want to partner individually with this ministry, either financially or through prayer support, you can sign up for my monthly newsletters and/or give at cmfi.org/ahaagen!
(Editor’s Note) Abigail’s Newsletters are very informational and demonstrates why we look at Abigail’s work as exciting and inspirational. Sign up so that you can better understand what you are praying for.
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 (2026 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 Canopy - Weekly on Wednesdays
Make plans to join us at our Buffalo Campus each Wednesday evening at 7:15! For more information about this group or anything related to our College Age ministry, contact Joy Eden.
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
Our Youth Service Trips
It is time for our Riverwood Service Trip! We will be leaving on Tuesday.
Our Englewood Service Trip is coming soon! It is from June 13-20.
Contact Joy if you signed up and have any questions.
KIDS' CAMP AND CREW456
Changes in Kids' Camp
As many of you already know, Leah Short is ending her time as our Buffalo Children's minister on June 1 and Corri Carpenter is stepping into that position. Abby Tramel has already begun as our interim Children's minister at our Cityview Campus.
Your prayers are appreciated during this time of change.
We are partnering with First Christian Church in Johnson City for a fun day camp this summer. Sign up your kids above or contact Corri if you have any questions.
Lots of volunteers are needed. Contact Corri if you want to volunteer or if you have any questions.
Our Crew456’ers Sunday School unit is "One on One". This series examines different one-on-one encounters people had with God, because it’s impossible to be in the presence of God and not be moved or changed in some way. Parents can find discussion questions below:
Week 1 (5/17)
How did Moses feel about being invited into God’s plan?
Moses felt unqualified for the task God called him to. What are some reasons we might feel unqualified to serve God?
How can we gain courage to follow God?
Week 2 (5/24)
What do you think Jacob thought when he realized who he was wrestling with?
What are ways that we may wrestle with God?
Jacob was left humbled after this encounter. What does humility look like in our life?
Week 3 (5/31)
What is the meaning of “He who is without sin cast the first stone?”
Why is it hard to forgive others when they wrong us?
What steps can you take this week to respond to the failure of others the way Jesus responded to the woman in this passage?
Week 4 (6/7)
How can remembering the ways God has been with us in the past help us trust God in the present?
Gideon trusted and worshipped God through a sacrifice. What does it look like to trust God’s promises in your life?
How can you be honest with God this week about any doubts you may have about God?
Week 5 (6/14)
How can you have a deeper appreciation of God’s daily sustaining in our lives?
How can you develop the habit of listening for the “whispers” of God in your life?
How and when will you spend time listening for God this week?
Week 6 (6/21)
What are some different ways people act when they are hurting or sad?
What are ways we can comfort other people when they are sad?
Who is someone in your life who is hurting and needs the comfort of God? How can you give them comfort this week?
Week 7 (6/28)
How do you know you are born again?
How do you know if you are working for your salvation instead of trusting Jesus to save you?
How will your faith in Jesus affect how you live this week?
Week 8 (7/5)
When are times you feel as though God doesn’t see you?
How can you take time to be with God during a busy time?
How can you go to God the next time a difficult situation comes your way?
CANOPIES
Summer Study for Young Mom's
All young mom's are invited to join in a study on prayer. We will meet at our Buffalo Campus on Fridays at 10am. Phyllis fox will be leading this study. If you are interested in joining this group or if you have questions, please contact Phyllis Fox at 423-502-4150. Childcare is provided.
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.
Canopy Groups
Here is a list of some (but not all!) 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.
2026 Schedule:
- June 14 - Jonesborough Theater to see "Annie." We have 16 people going! We will eat lunch (restaurant to be determined) after church and then head to the play which begins at 2pm.
- July 20 - Movie at Yvonne Marr's home. Movie TBD. Meet there at 11:30. Bring a finger food to share.
- August 17 - Gift Appreciation Bags. Meet at our Buffalo Campus at 11:30. Bring your lunch and 15 of the same item for the gift appreciation bags.
- September 21 - Book Discussion. Meet at our Buffalo Campus at 11:30. We will be discussing "Dear Lorna." Books are available for free at the church office. Stop by and pick up a copy!
- October 19 - Wedding Albums and Stories. Meet at our Buffalo Campus at 11:30. Bring your lunch.
- November 16 - No Meeting. Happy Thanksgiving!
- December 14 - Christmas Party. Meet at Yvonne Marr's home at 11:30. More detail to come closer to the date.
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.
9:30 Adult Sunday School Class - Church and Community Class is combining with the S.A.L.T. Class for June and July
All are welcome to join them in the Stone-Campbell Room at our Buffalo Campus.
Summer Schedule:
"The Parables of Jesus"
- June 7
Tom Root - Love of Neighbor:
The Good Samaritan (Luke 10-30-37) - June 14
David Siebenaler - Nature and Development of the Kingdom:
The Sower (Matt.13:3-8)
The Tares (Matt.13:24-30)
The Mustard Seed (Matt.13:31,32)
The Leaven (Matt. 13:33)
The Hidden Treasure (Matt. 13:44)
The Pearl of Great Price (Matt. 13:45-46) - June 21
Mike French - Prayer :
The Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:5-8)
The Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-8) - June 28
Linda Lawson - Service and Rewards:
The Laborers in the Vineyard (Matt. 20:1-16)
The Talents (Matt. 25:14-30)
The Pounds (Luke 19:11-27)
The Unprofitable Servants (Luke 17:7-10) - July 5
Scott & Kathleen Turner - Worldly Wealth:
The Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-9)
The Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21)
The Great Supper (Luke 14:15-24) - July 12
Dan Burks - Watchfulness for Christ’s Return:
The Ten Virgins (Matt. 25:1-13)
The Faithful and Unfaithful Servants (Matt.24:45-51)
The Watchful Porter (Mark 13:34-37) - July 19
John & Gay Aycock - Humility:
The Lowest Seat at the Feast (Luke 14:7-11)
The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14) - July 26
Dan Lawson - God’s Love for the Lost:
The Lost Sheep (Matt. 18:12-14)
The Lost Coin (Luke 15:8-10)
The Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32)
10:45 Adult Sunday School Class - Faith in Living
The Faith in Living class meets in the Grandview Room at the Buffalo Campus. All are welcome to join them!
Schedule
"Key Issues for the Church" (I Corinthians)
- May 31- Rights of an Apostle- 1 Corinthians 9- David Roberts
- June 7 - Right Relations in the Church, incl. Communion- 1 Corinthians 10-11- Doug Fox
- June 14 - Spiritual Gifts and the Greatest Gift- 1 Corinthians 12-13-Phyllis Fox
- June 21 - Speaking in Tongues and Worship Guidance- 1 Corinthians 14- David Roberts
- June 28 - Resurrection and Farewell- 1 Corinthians 15-16- David Chapman
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 . . .
Pam Abner's father stroke; her mother died recently
Shirley Allman (NHC-room 106)
Samuel Arnold (ongoing health issues)
Tallulah Bright (friends of Laura Green-liver transplant - chemo)
Brian Buckner (prostate cancer)
Willy Buckner (ongoing health issues)
Steve Carpenter (Ben's father-recovery after heart surgery)
Kelly Hayes (surgery June 3)
Christian Holyland Foundation
Kendall Cochran (cancer-cystoscopy on June 1)
Rocky Cochran (Sue Havola Bruns's brother -Guillian-Barre Syndrome)
Wayne Emory (cancer-chemo treatments)
Annie Garrison (Steve and Carol's granddaughter-kidney issues)
Rob Gibbs (friend of Ty Jennings - brain cancer)
Linda Gibbons (recovery from shoulder surgery)
Sherry Grubbs (Buddy Swain's sister-breast cancer)
Treavor Hayes (brain tumors-chemo)
Marjorie Hoag (Donald Shaffer's sister, ongoing health issues)
Michael Huffines (son of former members-acute Diverticulitis)
Graham Jones (former Grandview member-cancer)
Eliza Kiernan (seizures)
Ashley Lippard (Cindy's daughter-in-law-doing a little better)
Kennedy Morse (Donald Shaffer's great-grandniece-epilepsy/seizures)
Lee Nakoff (Keith's step-mother -mastectomy last week)
Blanche Loiacono (Keith Nakoff's aunt -brain surgery today-May 8)
Slade Nakoff (stomach issues)
Brian Nix (surgery today - May 8)
Ruth Nix (back pain)
Jerry Pasin (recovery from broken ankle)
Lexanne Redman (brain tumor)
Peter Rozen (stage4 cancer-chemo)
Steve Seibert (multiple myeloma in his bones, 3 months of chemo)
Donald Shaffer (prostate cancer treatment)
Sommer Shaffer (heart issues)
Barbara Stokes (ongoing health issues - Christian Assisted Living)
Karen Voke (surgery May 27)
Adam Williams (ablation went well)
Bob Williams (brother of Linda Doan - cancer)
Christians suffering in the Middle East
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 (through June 1)
Corri Carpenter - Children's Minister (starting June 1)
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 (through June 1)
Residents
Matthew Decker
Gran Sexton
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)