Fireside Room

If you want to learn more about Grace, we would love to give you an introduction to who we are and what we are all about. Join us following the 10:45am service for a great opportunity to meet some of our staff and elders and find out how you can get connected.

And, because we are serious about wanting you to come, we will feed you pizza and watch your kids for free!

Come to the Fiesta in the Activity Center for food and fellowship. Our traditional Amigo meal consists of DELUXE tostadas. All proceeds of this fundraiser go directly to the Children's Haven International home as a love offering to the ministry. Please consider being in attendance or grabbing a take-out meal. We hope to see you there!

We will serve the meal after both services at 10:30 and 12:00. Feel free to grab a "take out" meal for anyone who cannot stay after the services.

It's easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Show up to Gambino's Pizza in Newton Kansas. 2. Eat some Pizza, breadsticks, salad, and Dessert Pizza. 3. You've just raised money for our students to go to camp this summer! A percentage of every dollar spent at Gambino's Pizza in Newton Kansas on January 28th from 4-9 pm will be donated to our student ministry to help our students get to camp. Come participate and invite your friends, family, neighbors and strangers. It's a win-win situation!

If you’re considering signing up for camp, please note that you must be registered by January 28th—the date of this fundraiser—to be eligible to receive funds from it. While registration remains open until February 1st, funds from any fundraiser will only be available to those who are registered before the fundraiser’s date. To sign up for camp, use the link below or visit our website at gccnewton.com/events.

One-day conference taking a deep dive into the “how” of mentorship.

The elders and staff are excited about a one-day training event at Grace on January 25, 2025! Are you interested in learning how to walk alongside others, guiding them to trust and follow Jesus through life’s twists and turns? Then join us as we learn about discipleship through mentorship from Nevin and Joanne Nisly, trained counselors from Hope Ministries (a Caring for the Heart ministry).

Cost: $10/person

One night of worship with our FEC churches student ministries. Let's gather together lifting up our praise to the one that created us, the one that sustains us and the one that has saved us!

We hold child dedications as a way for parents to express their commitment to raising their child according to Scripture and for the church to proclaim our support and partnership. We will have child dedications during both Sunday morning services on January 19th, 2025. Registration deadline is January 12th. Learn more here.

Good food and great people! The monthly men’s prayer & fellowship breakfast is a good way to connect with other men at Grace while being encouraged and challenged in your faith. Join us the third Saturday of every month!

 Make sure to register so we can have a headcount of how many are coming. See you then and don’t forget to bring your appetite!

Students in 3rd through 6th grade are heading to Westminster Woods for summer camp and are hosting a fundraiser meal! Join us in the Activity Center after both services for delicious biscuits and gravy! Donations for the meal will go directly toward helping cover camp costs.

We hope to see you there!

Celebrate Christmas Eve with Us at Grace Church!

This Christmas, come experience the joy and hope of the season with our Grace Church family. We invite you to join us for our Christmas Eve services at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Come and celebrate the birth of our Savior with Christmas Carols, Communion, and a Devotional from Pastor Jack!

Bring your family and friends to experience the joy of Christmas at Grace Church. We can't wait to celebrate this special season with you!

This is our 11th annual Christmas Caroling event! Join us in the fun and serving! We'll share the truth of Christ's birth through song and scripture with people in Newton and surrounding communities. We'll finish the night with a soup supper back at the church facility. Join us on December 15th at 4 pm in the Activity Center.

Please sign up by Sunday, December 8th.

This special shootout edition of the monthly Men’s Breakfast will be a fun and encouraging time to connect with other men at Grace. In addition to the ever-present delicious food, conversation, and prayer time, those interested will have the opportunity to shoot shotguns.

Bring your own shotgun, or use one of the shotguns that will be available. Eye and ear protection is optional and heavily suggested. Shooters under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Donations will be accepted for targets and shells.

This event will be taking place at Stan Jost’s house (3821 SW 48th St. Newton, KS) at 9:00 am on December 14th.

Ladies, join us for a festive evening of food, music, & reflection as Rachel Esch, Kira Thompson, Debby Graber, & Tarenda Casimir bring devotionals inspired by Christmas carols. We will enjoy congregational singing led by Amy & Eva Ives & Leah Claypool. This is a perfect time to bring a friend or family member as we reflect on Immanuel—God with us!

Christmas hors d'oeuvres and cookies will be served. Childcare is provided if registered. $5 suggested donation.

Good food and great people! The monthly men’s prayer & fellowship breakfast is a good way to connect with other men at Grace while being encouraged and challenged in your faith. Join us the third Saturday of every month!

 Make sure to register so we can have a headcount of how many are coming. See you then and don’t forget to bring your appetite!

We are glad to partner with other local churches for the 29th Annual Community Thanksgiving meal! A free Thanksgiving meal will be served on Thanksgiving Day from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Our desire is that people who don't have a place to go on Thanksgiving Day can come, get a good meal, and receive encouragement. Taking part in this event is a tangible way for us to love the people around us. We are excited about this opportunity to meet physical needs while also ministering to people in our community.

Please sign up if you can help. This huge event requires many volunteers, and we appreciate everyone who can help. Please review our needs and sign up for a way to contribute to this service for our community.

Food Donation Drop-off (Activity Center Kitchen):
Tuesday (November 21) during office hours (8 am-12 pm, 1-8 pm)  
Wednesday (November 22) from (8 am-12 pm, 1-5 pm)  

Volunteers: Report to the Activity Center.

For more information, or to order a meal please get in touch with the church office at 316-283-2554.

International Students, Inc. provides opportunities for American families to enjoy connecting with international students. One such opportunity is during the Thanksgiving holiday. You may host a student for Thanksgiving Day only, or you can invite them to spend the night for one night or the entire weekend. We strive to make this a fun and memorable part of a student’s stay in America and an unforgettable experience for your family. Some relationships form at Thanksgiving into long-term friendships extending well beyond the students’ time in America.

To sign up, or if you have more questions, click the sign up button below.

Help Spread Joy to Children and their parents by:

• Providing a new, unwrapped toy for kiddos, aged birth to 12 years old, with a $25-$30 value.

• Fund a household gift box. Each donation of $100 blesses one family with welcome household essentials

• Donate online. Please note: ‘Gift of Christmas’ when giving

They are collecting toys and donations until November 19th. Please drop off all gifts at:

Hope Women’s Center

717 N. Main St.

Newton, KS 67114.

Come join us, people of all ages, to worship God through song! If you've been to one of our worship nights before, you know how special they can be! If you haven't been before and you love to praise the Lord, you won't want to miss this night! We’ll see you there!

Join in with the Grace Care team and Adopt-a-Senior! If you want to Adopt-a-Senior for Thanksgiving, please go to the sign-up table in the foyer after service on November 17th. Choose a person, take a gift we've made, and deliver it to the person before Thanksgiving. This is a great way to love our elderly and homebound people.

This special shootout edition of the monthly Men’s Breakfast will be a fun and encouraging time to connect with other men at Grace. In addition to the ever-present delicious food, conversation, and prayer time, those interested will have the opportunity to shoot shotguns.

Bring your own shotgun, or use one of the shotguns that will be available. Eye and ear protection is optional and heavily suggested. Shooters under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Donations will be accepted for targets and shells.

This event will be taking place at Stan Jost’s house (3821 SW 48th St. Newton, KS) at 9:00 am on November 16th.

Get ready for a night of laughter, surprises, and friendly competition! We’re inviting you to an unforgettable Ladies’ Game Night where every turn comes with a twist and every moment is packed with fun.

Join us for an evening where classic games meet unexpected challenges, and where teamwork and strategy might just win you the ultimate prize. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just in it for the giggles, there’s something for everyone.

Join us in the Fireside Room on November 8th!

If you are interested in praying for Newton and asking for God to prepare people's hearts to hear and respond to the Gospel, come join us!

Worship Center

We hold child dedications as a way for parents to express their commitment to raising their child according to Scripture and for the church to proclaim our support and partnership. We will have child dedications during both Sunday morning services on October 20th, 2024. Registration deadline is October 13th

We are so excited anytime someone chooses to publicly identify with the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through baptism. If you are interested in being baptized, please let us know by filling out the form below before Sunday, October 6th

Fireside Room

If you want to learn more about Grace, we would love to give you an introduction to who we are and what we are all about. Join us following the 10:45am service for a great opportunity to meet some of our staff and elders and find out how you can get connected.

And, because we are serious about wanting you to come, we will feed you pizza and watch your kids for free!

Sunday morning October 6th from 8:15am - 1:15pm we will be taking donations for the Hurricane Helene victims. Please consider buying items and bringing them to Grace Community Church. We will be working with other churches and the community to ship these donations to those who have been tragically affected by Helene.

Needs List:

• Canned food

• Clothing

• Diapers

• Formula

• Baby Wipes

• Batteries

• Water

• Benadryl

• Toilet Paper

• ANY ESSENTIALS

Bear Fruit is our high school retreat for 9th-12th grade students, on the campus of Ozark Christian College. This 2 day getaway will challenge youth to pursue life on mission with God, practice Christian service and build Christian character at a young age. You don't want to miss it!

Event Details:
Registration deadline: September 29th
Cost: $75
$25 Deposit due: September 29th
Final payment due: October 27th
Leaving 4pm November 1st - Returning 10 PM Nov. 2nd
Location: Ozark Christian College 1111 N Main Street Joplin, MO 64801
Other: Please fill out the release form that will be sent to you in the confirmation email. Thanks!