Operation Christmas Child is here!

It’s that time of year again, and we need your help to share the love of Jesus with children around the world!

Through Operation Christmas Child, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is shared through the simple gift of a shoebox. For many of these children, this may be the very first gift they have ever received. But beyond the toys and supplies, each shoebox provides an opportunity for a child to hear about the greatest gift of all: Jesus Christ!

We would love for you to partner with us in bringing the Gospel to children and communities around the world! You can help by donating shoebox supplies or contributing $10 per shoebox to help cover shipping costs through Samaritan’s Purse.

We’ve created an Amazon Wish List for anyone who would like to donate items. You can have your donations shipped directly to Grace Community Church or drop them off Sunday–Thursday (8 AM–5 PM), on Wednesday nights, or Sunday mornings through November 11th.

Our goal this year is to pack 500 shoeboxes! Join us for our Packing Party on Wednesday, November 11th, from 6:00–8:00 PM, as we come together to pack gifts that will carry hope and the message of Jesus to children around the world.

Grace will also serve as an official Drop-Off Location from November 16–23! If you’d prefer to pack your shoeboxes at home, we invite you to bring them to Grace during this time.

One simple act of generosity can make an eternal impact. This is one bold move you can make to help share the Gospel with those who may have never heard it before. We hope you'll join us as we work toward our goal of 500 shoeboxes!

If you would like to volunteer at our packing party or during drop-off times, click here!

Click below to view our Amazon Wish List!

Want to learn more about Grace Community Church? Join us at Starting Point where Pastor Jerry and Pastor Adrian will walk you through the mission and vision of Grace Community Church.

Lunch and childcare is provided. 12:15pm to 3:00pm

It is our honor to serve those who have served! We invite all veterans to join us for a special Veterans Dinner as we celebrate and express our gratitude for your service and sacrifice. Bring a guest and enjoy a delicious meal of BBQ ribs and smoked chicken!

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. You can register by clicking below or stop by Next Steps on Sunday to sign up. We look forward to celebrating you!

If you've recently put your faith in Jesus and are ready to take your next step through baptism, our next baptism is November 4th during our First Wednesday service at 6:30. We would love to walk alongside you as you take this important step of obedience. Just click below to sign up!

Join us for a special Thanksgiving First Wednesday meal on November 4th!

Come enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with your Grace family from 5:30–6:15 PM! We'll be serving turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, tea, and pumpkin pie!

Meal Pricing:

• Adults: $15

• Children ages 3–12: $10

• Children under 3: Free

Please pre-register your family by clicking below so we can prepare for everyone attending!

After dinner, join us at 6:30 PM for a time of worship as we come together to give thanks and praise to God for all He has done.

We can't wait to share a meal and worship with you!

Join us for Conversations in the Courtyard on Sunday, November 1st!

Stick around after our 9 or 11 AM service for a time of fellowship, meaningful conversations, and connection with your Grace family! Whether you're new to Grace or have been part of our church for years, this is a great opportunity to build relationships and enjoy time together.

We can't wait to see you in the courtyard!

Where will your next “yes” take you?

Join us on November 1st, following our 9 and 11 AM services, for our Go Expo in the courtyard! This is your opportunity to learn more about our upcoming mission trips taking place from January through August and discover how you can be part of what God is doing beyond the walls of Grace.

If you’ve ever considered going on a mission trip, or simply want to learn more, stop by and hear about each trip, where we’re going, and the heart behind why we go. Our remaining trips from September through December will be featured at a second Go Expo at a later date.

God can do incredible things through a simple “yes.” Where might yours take you? We hope you’ll join us!

Seeing Through His Eyes: Seeing the Hurt, Sharing Hope is a Gospel-centered, trauma-informed training designed to equip individuals to recognize the often-hidden signs of hurt and respond with the grace, truth, and compassion of Christ. Participants will gain practical tools to better understand trauma, create safe and supportive environments, and confidently walk alongside children, adults, and families experiencing pain and brokenness.

Join us for Family Serve Day! This is a great opportunity for families to serve together while showing the importance of using our time and talents to serve others.

From 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, we’ll be working on projects all across campus, including spreading mulch, painting, assembling furniture, and more. There will be plenty of ways for everyone to get involved!

We hope you and your family will join us for a morning of serving together. Click below to register!

Join us for First Wednesday, October 7th at 5:30! We’ll start the evening with Chick-fil-A, followed by worship and a message. We’d love for you to join us—if you’d like to place your Chick-fil-A order, click the button below! *Deadline to order is Tuesday, October 6th at 5pm*

Join us for Equip U, beginning September 27!

Equip U is designed to help you grow deeper in your faith and become better equipped to Know. Love. Speak. and Do.Whether you want to strengthen your understanding of Scripture, grow in confidence sharing your faith, or build a stronger foundation in Christian doctrine, there’s a course for you.

New Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell: 4:00PM-5:15PM
Led by John Haynes

This 6–8 week course examines the historical and biblical evidence supporting the truth of Christianity. Together, you’ll explore the reliability of Scripture, the identity and resurrection of Jesus, the fulfillment of prophecy, and thoughtful responses to common objections. This course will help you strengthen your confidence in the gospel and communicate your faith with clarity and grace.

Gospel by J.D. Greear: 5:30PM-6:45PM
Led by Adrian Early

This 6–8 week course explores how the gospel is not only the message that saves us, but also the power that transforms every part of our lives. You’ll learn to recognize gospel substitutes, rest in what Christ has accomplished, and apply the truths of the gospel to your identity, relationships, worship, and everyday obedience.

Christian Beliefs by Wayne Grudem 6:00 PM-7:15PM
Led by Mike Spath & Jerry Lewis
Location: 138 Highland Ave., Spruce Pine

This 6–8 week course offers an accessible introduction to the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. You’ll explore what the Bible teaches about God, Scripture, humanity, sin, Jesus Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the church, and the future. This course will help you better understand what you believe, why it matters, and how sound doctrine shapes faithful Christian living.

All three courses are $10 and open to everyone.

Take the next step in growing deeper in your faith and becoming equipped to live it out. We’d love for you to join us beginning September 27!

Welcome to Grace Community Church, Mountain Campus!

Beginning September 27, Grace Community Church is coming to Spruce Pine! After years of prayer and anticipation, we are so excited to officially launch our Mountain Campus at the former Deyton Elementary School.

Each Sunday at 10 AM, you can expect live worship, a spiritually shaping and personally engaging message from one of our pastors, and meaningful opportunities to connect with people who want to encourage you as you grow in your relationship with Jesus.

If you live in Mitchell County or the surrounding communities, we would love for you to join us as we begin this new chapter and see all that God will do up the mountain. There’s a place for you at Grace!

Mountain Campus
308 Harris St, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Sunday Service | 10 AM
Grace Students | Sundays at 6 PM

Want to learn more? Click below to visit our Mountain Campus webpage!

Men, we have a brand-new gathering coming up called The Feast!

Join us on Saturday, September 26th from 5:30–7:30 PM in Auditorium 2 for a night designed to feed you both physically and spiritually. Jerry Lewis will be teaching on Gideon’s journey through life, and there will be plenty of time to eat and connect with other men. Bring your favorite meat or dessert to share, and our Men’s Ministry will provide the sides and drinks. Childcare will also be available, so sign up, invite a friend, and come hungry!

Click below to register!

Join us as we travel to Greensboro for the NC Baptists Women’s Conference! This year’s theme explores what it means to be “seated” with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6) and “sent” into the world (John 20:21). Our secure identity in Christ becomes the foundation for an authentic, rest-fueled life on mission.

Hear from Heather Holleman and women from across North Carolina who are living, leading, and serving on mission. Experience powerful worship, meaningful Bible teaching on identity and commission, and breakout sessions designed to equip you to share your faith from a place of spiritual abundance—not burnout.

There is also a High School Girls Track, creating a unique opportunity for multi-generational mentoring and investing in the next generation of disciple-makers.

Greensboro, NC
9:00 AM–2:30 PM
$30 (includes lunch)

Register below by September 6th!

The Walk for Life is a family-friendly celebration of LIFE, happening Saturday, September 19th at Glenwood Baptist Church!

Join us for a fun-filled day featuring live music, free coffee and refreshments, exciting door prizes and raffle giveaways, Chick-fil-A biscuits for sale, and plenty of activities for kids—including face painting, a coloring contest, bouncy houses, inflatables, and more!

While this event helps raise much-needed funds for our ministry, its purpose goes far beyond fundraising. The Walk for Life is an opportunity to raise awareness, celebrate the value of every life, and highlight the ways we are working to promote and protect LIFE in our community.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate LIFE with us! We can’t wait to see you there!

Register through September 14th! Cost is $20.

Coming this fall, Grace women’s ministry will be offering a Precept upon Precept bible study on the book of Philippians.  Precept is an inductive study course designed to equip you, the student, to understand Scripture for yourself.  The ultimate goal of Precept is to engage the student in their relationship with God through knowing His Word. 

Ladies, we would love for you to join us in this 8 week study through the book of Philippians.  Our expectation and joy will be to encounter Truth Himself so that we might know Him deeply.

Classes will begin Thursday morning, September 17 from 10:30 to 12:00 in the Community Life Building.

The price of the workbooks is $25 due at the time of ordering.  Sign up by clicking below or via Next Steps on a Sunday.

For those that aren’t able to do a day class, that the same class will be held on Thursday nights at Bridge 42 church in Morganton. If you have any questions about the details of the evening class, contact Cynda Reynolds at 919) 648-3367. 

Join us for Couples Night Out on September 26! Our Marriage Ministry is inviting married couples to enjoy an evening of food, fellowship, and meaningful connection at the home of Chip and Penny Cross from 4–6 PM.

We’ll take care of the main course; we simply ask each couple to bring a side dish and/or dessert.

This evening is an opportunity to build genuine friendships with other couples and find a community you can celebrate with in the good seasons and lean on through the difficult ones.

Don’t do marriage alone. Find community with us.

Registration closes September 20, so be sure to sign up!

Mark your calendars for August 16th at 5:00 PM for our Night of Worship! We'll gather to worship together and commission our students and teachers as they head into a new school year. Afterward, stick around for food trucks, yard games, and time together as a church family. Be sure to invite your friends!

Grace Community Church Food Pantry is a source to help meet the needs of those with food insecurity or who just find themselves in a place of need or crisis. We are a drive up pantry that serves the residents of McDowell county and surrounding communities.

Food pantry hours are 3pm to 4:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

There is no cost and no fee. Also we have "emergency food boxes" in the office when the pantry is closed.

Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.

Join us to learn about:

» The impact of Alzheimer’s.

» The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia.

» Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors.

» Current research and treatments available to address some symptoms.

» Alzheimer’s Association resources.

Join the women of Grace for this 5-week study through the book of Ruth: Trading Baggage for Blessings. Led by Charlynn Prohaska, the study begins July 14. We’re excited to walk through Ruth’s story together and discover how God redeems, restores, and brings purpose through every season of life.

If you’re interested in joining us, sign up below! We will meet July 14th and 21st, skip the week of VBS, and resume August 4th, 11th, and 18th. This study is free of charge and no childcare will be provided.

Join us on Sunday, July 12 at 4:00 PM for a special teaching with Brad Hambrick on "The First Steps Toward Freedom From Addiction." 

Brad serves as the Pastor of Counseling at The Summit Church in Durham, NC, and as an Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, the author of several books—including Angry with God: An Honest Journey through Suffering and Betrayal—and the general editor of the Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused project (Church Cares). 

Whether you are personally struggling with addiction, walking alongside someone who is, or simply want to be better equipped to minister to others, this teaching will offer biblical wisdom, practical encouragement, and hope. We hope you'll join us!

No sign up required!

Join us for our Men’s Ministry Golf Outing on June 13th at Marion Lake Club!

We’ll kick things off with lunch at 1 PM before teeing off at 2 PM. The cost is $45, which includes lunch.

Be sure to register by June 9th, and come enjoy a great afternoon of golf, fellowship, and community. We hope to see you there!

Starting April 27th, this will be a 13 week course.

GriefShare is a caring, Christ-centered support group designed to help people walk through the pain of losing a loved one. Through biblical teaching, group discussion, and shared experiences, participants find comfort, hope, and practical tools for healing.

If you or someone you know is grieving, we invite you to join us. You don’t have to go through it alone! GriefShare is a part of our G4 ministry. Be on the lookout for more G4 groups coming soon.

This Marriage Ministry Sunday Seminar will be held on Sunday, 6/7/26, from 12:30 - 3:00 pm, in the Community Life Building.

Conflict in marriage often comes from unknowingly triggering each other’s past hurts. This workshop helps you understand those reactions, let go of old wounds, and learn a healthier way to build safety and resilience together. Conflict in marriage often comes from unknowingly triggering each other’s past hurts. This workshop helps you understand those reactions, let go of old wounds, and learn a healthier way to build safety and resilience together.

Congratulations Graduates! Graduation Sunday will be on May 31st. Please fill out the form by clicking the button below!

Parent/Child Dedication will be on June 21st. The class for Child Dedication & Parent Commissioning will take place on May 31st. To register, click the button below!

All men ages 14 and up are invited to join us for this one-night event! We’ll share a meal together, be encouraged and challenged in our faith, and engage in meaningful roundtable discussion with other men.

This event is an extension of the BetterMan Core Class, but whether you attended the series or not, you are welcome to come. Bring a friend and join us for a powerful night of connection, growth, and encouragement!

We are offering a Parent-Student Class on Sunday, May 24th beginning at 12pm. Lunch and childcare will be provided. With the seriousness/sensitivity of the topic, we recommend this class for families with kids ages 5th grade up.

Sexual Integrity can be a difficult subject to talk through with your kids, no matter what age or phase of life they're in. That's why we want to help equip you as the parent. In this class, you and your kid/student will be equipped in understanding a Godly view of sex, how to talk through this as a parent, and how to establish healthy boundaries for your family. Click below to register!