What's new this week?
CHURCH-WIDE: EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER
Trivia Night & Nachos
Welcome to Grandview - This Sunday
Grillzilla - July 23
Church Picnic - August 3
CHURCH-WIDE: INFORMATION
South Side Mentors Needed
Food Pantry - Donations Needed
BUFFALO CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Sunday Morning Worship Service Information
MISSIONS
Learn more about the Weeks Family
YOUTH
Joy's Return!
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
Trivia Night and Nachos- July 9
What a fun night! Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make this event such a success.
Make plans to join us for our next Summer Tour event. Grillzilla is happening on Wednesday, July 23. See below for more information.
Welcome to Grandview - This Sunday (July 13)
If you’re ready to learn more, try our Welcome to Grandview class. Make plans to join us in the Grandview Room at our Buffalo Campus from 5:00pm. We will finish at 6:30pm.
Welcome to Grandview is a one-time class where you can learn even more about what we believe, where we come from, where we’re going next, and how you can be part of it. If you have questions about life here, this class is a great place to ask them.
All are welcome!
Grillzilla - July 23
Make plans to join us for our third Summer Tour event! 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. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will gather in the Grandview Room.
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
Mentors Needed at South Side Elementary
One of the beautiful ways we partner with South Side School is through the mentoring program we offer to students through Kids Hope USA, and we are in need of more mentors this school year. This year our mentors will be matched with rising second graders who have been identified as needing extra support. If you are interested in mentoring ONE student, for ONE hour a week, for ONE school year, we would love to connect you with more information. You are welcome to contact Katy Woodward if you’re interested and have more questions OR you can go ahead and take that next step to sign up here.
Grandview's Newest Member
Kelly Johnson transferred her membership to Grandview on Sunday, June 29. She attends worship services at our Cityview Campus. Please help us welcome Kelly into our Grandview family.
Food Pantry - Donations Needed
We continue to provide food for those in need and are running low on a few items. If you would like to help restock our Food Pantry, donations can be put in the bin located in the coat closet at our Buffalo Campus. Below is a list of items need, but we always happily accept any food donations.
Items Needed:
Canned Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Crackers
Jelly
One Can Meals (like Spaghetti O's)
Canned Soup
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, July 13
Consider: Consider the Creator
Aaron Wymer
First Text: Romans 1:18-20
Sermon Text: Psalm 104:1-24
Music During Worship Services
Buffalo 9:30
Creator - Phil Wickham
Your Grace Finds Me - Matt Redman
Uncreated One - Chris Tomlin
Love of God - Benjamin Hastings
Buffalo 11:00
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty #77
Your Grace Finds Me - Matt Redman
Creator - Phil Wickham
Beneath the Cross of Jesus #216
CITYVIEW CAMPUS
Sunday, July 13
Consider: Consider the Creator
Nathan Cachiaras
First Text: Romans 1:18-20
Sermon Text: Psalm 104:1-24
Music During Worship Service
Cityview 10:00
Oh Give Thanks (Psalm 107) - Wendell Kimbrough
God With Us - Jason Ingram | Leslie Jordan
All Creatures of Our God and King - St. Francis of Assisi | William Henry Draper
How Great Thou Art - Stuart Wesley Keene Hine
MISSIONS
We continue this week with our featuring of the Weeks family (Travis, Emily, Clare, Charlie, and Jude). We can’t wait until the five of them will be here worshipping with us and having fellowship with us this fall.
We asked Travis and Emily if they would update us on their family (with pictures) and share a little about their US travel this summer leading up to their arrival here with us in August….
Hello Grandview!
We arrived back in the US five weeks ago and have enjoyed getting to reconnect with both sides of our family in Savannah, GA and ministry partners in the south. We’ve also been able to use each of the Sundays to visit different partner churches here in GA. And even with all the medical visits (everyone is healthy, we’re just making up for three-and-a-half years of checkups, dental cleanings, etc.), we’ve been able to squeeze in a good bit of beach time!
Our home assignment has been great so far, the visits with partners have been so encouraging, our national colleagues report that ministry continues to go very well in Ethiopia, and each of our kids were able to attend church camp this summer – a first for them!
You may have heard, the Weeks Crew is going to be missionaries-in-residence at Milligan University this fall! We’re so excited to get to spend this extended time with you all. We are just sad that it’s going to take us a while to actually settle down in Johnson City. Between now and mid-August, we will be on the road visiting partners in North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. We’ll also do some camping in the beautiful state parks along the way.
Clare, Charley and Jude
Charley
Clare
Emily and Travis Weeks
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 Return!
Joy will be coming back to work this coming Monday (July 14). We look forward to her return to the office and working with our youth and young adults!
A big "THANK YOU" goes out to all who worked to ensure that our youth events ran smoothly during her maternity leave.
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 happening during both the 9:30 and 11:00 hours. This year we are 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
“The Grow Project” meets at our Buffalo Campus (upper level) on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm. Those participating are learning how to plant and grow food, understanding how this relates to our faith in God, and completing some fun crafts. This program is for kids 3 years old- 6th grade. it's not too late to join in on the fun! If you have any questions please contact Leah Short.
Check our their plants the next time you are at our Buffalo Campus. they are located near the parking lot at the back of the church.
We have some peppers coming in! This past Wednesday, the kids added fertilizer to the garden beds, learned about tending to creation, and made wildflower seed bombs!
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 July 21, we will be 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:
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.
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 . . .
Samuel Arnold (ongoing health issues)
Willy Buckner (ongoing health issues)
Kendall Cochran (upcoming surgery July 25)
Ed DeLong (NHC - rehab after getting pacemaker)
Dave Garrison (Steve's brother - dementia)
Treavor Hayes (brain tumors)
Graham Jones (former Grandview member - cancer)
Brett McKie (breast cancer - radiation)
Lexanne Redman (friend of Carol Garrison - brain tumor)
Nancy Smith (cancer)
Barbara Stokes (ongoing health issues)
Becky Swain (Back issues from fall)
Rhoda Tetteh (pregnancy)
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
Jack Gibbs (Neil and Karen Voke's step-grandson - Julie's step-son) died unexpectedly on Friday, June 27, due to heart issues. He was camping with his dad (David) in Wisconsin. Prayers for their family are appreciated. His funeral will be held on July 19 in Illinois.
Roger Ray Collins died on Friday, June 27. He was Dick Phillip's next door neighbor, and was friends with his Dad. Prayers for his family are appreciated.
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)