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!

The Amigo Project is our 25th missions trip to Children’s Haven International Children’s Home in Reynosa Mexico. This is a fantastic opportunity to put our faith into action and continue on the great commission. We will be doing everything from light construction to witnessing to kids.

We want to give you the opportunity to come and hear about what the Amigo trip is all about, find out more information and ask any questions you might have.

We will be providing pizza so please register when you can so we can get a head count on how many are interested.

This years Mission Festival will be highlighted by several booths set up by our local and global missionaries. This is a great opportunity for you to come by and get to know who we support, what our church is involved in, and how you can serve both locally and globally. We hope to see you there!

There will be at potluck at 12pm in the Activity Center following the second service. Please bring your favorite meal to share!

Legacy is an event for women of all ages & stages. Our purpose is to provide a relaxing evening of food, fellowship, and spiritual encouragement. Join us as Sarah Spencer shares how being a science educator has opened her eyes to how God has revealed Himself to us through creation. 

Meal will be provided. $5 suggested donation.

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!

Wednesdays, beginning September 4 | 6:30-8:00pm

Awana is a program for 4 year olds and up, where kids play games, memorize scripture, and hear the Gospel message. We meet every Wednesday night from 6:30pm - 8:00pm starting September 4. The goal of Awana at Grace is that all children and youth throughout Newton will come to know, love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.

We would love to have your kiddos join us for Awana this year! Please register below!

Route 56 is a team of 5th and 6th grade students learning to serve the Lord and developing their leadership skills. On a Sunday morning, students can be seen running tech, serving coffee, greeting, ushering, and leading Kids Worship. In the community, you will find these kids serving at the homeless shelter, working with the elderly in retirement homes, and more.

Transform Student Ministry

Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.  Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1-2

Transform Student ministry is back and excited for a new school year! 7th through 12th graders join us for fun, bible teaching, and Christian Community. We hope to see you there!

Schedule

• SUNDAY MORNING: 9:00am Starting on August 25th

  7th - 12th grade begin in the Activity Center

  • 7th and 8th grade in A-Wing

  • High School 9-12th in The Deck Room

• WEDNESDAY: 6:30-8:00pm starting on August 28th

  • 7th-12th grade in the Deck Room/The Garage

• SUNDAY NIGHTS: 6:30-8:00pm starting on September 8th

  • 7th-12th grade in the Activity Center

Elders at Grace serve three year terms that are staggered, meaning that each year we need to replace the men who are ending their time of service. That process begins with nominations, and that is where we need you!

Sunday School begins August 25th and we are so excited to launch our new curriculum! From our children in PreK all the way up through our adult Sunday school classes, our church will be learning the same truths of God’s Word as we work through Answers Bible Curriculum together.

Let us know you’re planning to join us as we walk through the Bible as a whole church! Click the button below to register your children and teens for Sunday School. Don’t forget that our adults will have their own class too! Sign the whole family up!

*Please note that our Transform (7th-12th Grade) and Adult Sunday School classes are only offered during the 9:00am hour. 

If you are a Community Life Group Leader or are interested in becoming a leader. Join us for a leader training meeting .

We will provide lunch as well as childcare.

If you have any question contact will@gccnewton.com

We are starting our monthly prayer breakfasts for the Fall. It is at Breadbasket for this one time and will be back at the Fireside Room starting in September. We will eat, fellowship, update the men on Fall activities and have a time of prayer.

 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!

Saturday, July 20 | 4:30–9:00pm | Jost Farm (3821 SW 48th, Newton KS 67114)

We invite you to come to the annual Men’s Steak Out at the Jost Farm for some mouth-watering, grilled steaks and great food. It would be a missed steak to pass up this meating! 

Join us at anytime after 4:30pm for games and conversation, a hearty steak meal at 6:00pm, followed by more games, conversation, and clay target shooting. Bring your sons and a friend or two and come enjoy an evening of rich fellowship. 

Registration will be a suggested $20 to help cover the cost of the food. 

We are bringing back Progressive Dinner! If you have never been a part of a Progressive Dinner then you are missing out! It's a fun-filled evening of new friends, traveling to different homes, and of course delicious food!

We will start with appetizers in the Fireside Room, then we will split into groups and visit our gracious hostesses in their homes for salad, the main course, and of course dessert!