Wow! God has been so kind to our little church!
We’ve had time to grow together at Athens City Middle School, Tennessee Wesleyan, and Ramble Creek. Now, we have a new place to call home for the next season.
This Sunday, we’re making the move to the YMCA! We’ll have a place to meet and room to invite others!
So, what can you do to help?
FOUR ways you can help thiS WEEK:
1. PRAY
Pray for a smooth transition
Pray for more help as we have greater setup needs
Pray for Walt as he prepares to preach the Word
Pray for non-Christians and those without a church home to find us
Pray for non-Christians and churchless believers you know to join us
Pray for the gospel to go forward and change hearts and lives, including our own
2. INVITE SOMEONE NEW
Transitions like this offer a wonderful opportunity to reach out to people you know.
Think through the places you’ll be and the people you’ll see this week. Maybe this is the time to reach out and invite them to your church and into your life.
Who do you work with?
Who are your neighbors?
Who do you see when you shop?
Who do you see when you play?
Who are contacts in your phone you haven’t reached out to in a while?
A simple invitation can often open up great conversation. When you see your neighbor or chat with the cashier at the pharmacy, you could say something like:
“I’m a part of a church called Trinity Grace Church and we’re about to move to the YMCA this Sunday. Do you go to church anywhere? We’d love to have you join us.”
3. ENGAGE NEW FOLKS
There may be some unfamiliar faces on Sunday (we hope so!). We encourage you to take steps to get to know them!
Greet new folks.
Introduce yourself to them.
Ask questions about their lives (i.e. Where do you live? Where do you work? How did you hear about the church...etc.).
Introduce them to others in the church you know.
4. MAKE LUNCH PLANS
Look for someone new to invite to lunch this Sunday or one upcoming Sunday. Perhaps at your home or at a local restaurant or the park. Even if the person can’t make it, an invitation often speaks volumes.
Here's what you need to know for Sunday
Location
YMCA - 205 Knoxville Ave, Athens, TN 37303
Parking
You can park in front of the YMCA. There’s additional parking just across the street (Knoxville Ave).
Entrance
Enter through the automatic sliding doors at the main entrance into the lobby. Greeters will be there to direct you.
Gym
Once you walk through the lobby, the gym entrance will be on your right.
Kids
Greeting team members will be happy to show you where to check in your kids for childcare. Children will remain with parents until after announcements and then be dismissed to TGKids.