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Love people and use things.

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Believe Jesus is everything He was.

Titus O’Bryant

Philippians 4:10-23

Secret of Contentment

October 4, 2020

W E L C O M E T O G R A C E !We’re glad you’ve joined us today! If you’re new to GFC, we have a special gift for you. Please text “NewHere” to 94000, follow the prompts, and your gift will be ready for you at the New Here table immediately after the service, or mailed to you if you’re joining us online.

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W H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N GN E W M E S S A G E S E R I E S B E G I N N I N G O C T O B E R 1 1 : FA I T H I N A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ W O R L DHow would you fill in the blank above? One thing everyone can agree on is that our world is complicated and often difficult. By studying the teachings of Jesus, we want to learn how to be faithful today.

G R A C E Y O U N G A D U LT S Y O U N G P R O F E S S I O N A L S G A T H E R I N GYoung Professionals: (23-early 30s) will worship together on the SECOND Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm at GFC. We’ll eat together, worship together, and explore God’s Word as a community of faith.When: Thursday, October 8 at 6:30pm Where: GFC, Room 401• Learn more: gfcnow.com/youngadults

Grace Kids (infant-4th grade)Grace Kids online services available every week at gfcnow.com/kidslive.Infant-Kindergarten onsite programming available at 9:15 & 11:00am services. Please RSVP1st and 2nd grade will resume October 11. No RSVP needed.3rd and 4th grade will resume October 18. No RSVP needed. Facebook.com/groups/gfckids

Access (special needs ministry) Student Ministry Facebook.com/groups/gfcaccess Facebook.com/groups/gfcstudents Instagram.com/gfcstudents Vertical (5-6th grade) Will resume onsite at 11am beginning October 11 Grace Students (7-12 grade)Online services weekly at gfcnow.com/kidslive NOT MEETING OCTOBER 4 Student AuditoriumRe:generation (recovery ministry) Facebook.com/groups/gfcregeneration Grace Young AdultsMondays, 6:30pm, GFC Student Center Instagram.com/grace_young_adults*visit gfcnow.com/regen for Covid-19 adjustments College: 1st Thursday of the month Young Professionals: 2nd Thursday of the month

Join a Group. A group can help you develop relationships that lead to growth. Visit gfcnow.com/groups.Join a Team. Serving on a team helps you impact others in our church and beyond. Visit gfcnow.com/serve.

Explore how to become part of what God is doing through GFC and dive deeper into the unique qualities of this church in Next Steps. Visit gfcnow.com/steps to sign up.

Invest in the ways we are joining God in “building a community and reaching a community” by generously sharing your resources. Give online at gfcnow.com/give, mail your check to 2314 South Greenwood Dr., Johnson City, TN 37604, or place your offering in one of our secure offering boxes if onsite.

You’ve found a place where everybody’s welcome, nobody’s perfect, and anything can happen! Below are other opportunities to participate in the life of GFC.

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M E N ’ S O N L I N E G R O U P : T H E A R M O R O F G O D ’ S G R A C EIn this study, we will examine Ephesians 6 and its relationship to God’s grace. Learn how the grace of God is the full spiritual armor we put on so we can take our stand against spiritual forces of evil. When: Beginning Thursday, October 8, 6:45pm Where: Online via Zoom• Sign Up: gfcnow.com/groups *We will email you the link to join.

O U T R E A C H O P P O R T U N I T Y : M O U N T A I N V I E W S E R V I N GWe LOVE Mountain View Elementary and the community surrounding it! Even though things look different this school year, there are still ways you can serve:Backpack Food Team: Serve one Wednesday morning a month packing weekend food bags for students. Packing takes place at GFC - masks required.Staff Encouragement Team: Serve once a month by providing snacks and other goodies to encourage the staff and teachers at Mountain View. Needs and sign-ups are communicated monthly via email. • Learn more and sign up: Contact Amanda Brown at abrown@gfcnow.com.

R E A D Y T O B E B A P T I Z E D ?Go public with your faith! Celebrate your new life in Christ by identifying with Him and strengthen your connection to the church with this important step. • Learn more and sign up: gfcnow.com/baptism

C A N D Y C A R N I VA L Join GFC on Sunday, October 25, 3:00-5:00pm as we host a drive thru event for the whole family! Mountain View and GFC families are invited to dress up (optional) and drive thru the GFC parking lot to receive candy, school supplies, and a few surprises! Limited spots to attend are available, so registration is required.You can also sign up to serve our community and Grace Kids’ families by donating candy or school supplies, decorating a candy station and passing out goodies, or helping direct traffic.• Sign Up: gfcnow.com/carnival

*For more info on the onsite reopening phases for Grace Kids, visit gfcnow.com/rsvp and view the section titled “Details on Grace Kids Programming.”

Grab your seat for an onsite service each week: gfcnow.com/rsvp