Weekly Newsletter

November 26, 2025

KNOW - GROW - GO

A Note From...

Tony Leonard

It is always such a blessing to gather for worship with the Graceworks Church family. This past Sunday, we were able to worship the Lord with special testimonies from members as to how God has brought them through 2025. As I listened to each testimony, several common elements emerged: each person's faith, the active role God played in their life this year, and the part the church family played in each. To God be the glory. Thank you, Paul Ritch, Brittany and Dana Rogers, Pat Henley, and Erica and Freddy Vandiver, for sharing your story. God was honored, and the church was encouraged.

In addition to the special testimonies, the Graceworks church got larger. Please be sure to welcome new family members: Marcus Easely, Stacey and Gary King. May Graceworks be a blessing to these new members, as they are a blessing to the body of Christ.

This Sunday’s worship will be special as we begin the Advent Season. Advent is a time of celebration of Christ's arrival to earth to be our Savior, as well as preparation for Christ's return. Please take time to prepare your hearts before we gather together to worship.

Take time to give thanks for God’s blessings. Take time to recognize the distractions in our lives that might keep us from giving God glory on Sunday. Please make a point to invite someone to join us for the beginning of the Christmas celebration.

Looking forward to everyone on Sunday!

11/23/25 Recap:

Attendance: 167

Offering: $4,418.00

SYMPATHY TO

The Family & Friends of Robert Cox

Robert Cox Obituary

The Family & Friends of Joyce Ochsner

Joyce Ochsner Obituary

Hospital List

Marcus Easley

Gary & Stacey King

Team Members:

Please pick up your designated In-Home gift bags in the church foyer. Contact Judy Bulliner at (423) 827-6209 with any questions about delivery or the assigned recipient.

Christmas Wrapping Party

for Homeless

Tuesday, December 2

7-8 PM

GraceWorks Annex

Join us as we gather care packages and wrap gifts for the homeless. NO supplies needed! Contact Matthew Sabin, Tony Leonard, or the church office with any questions.

BUNDLES OF LOVE

Sunday, November 30, is the deadline to turn in boxes! AMG/Bundles of Love helps share the love of Christ with children worldwide at Christmas. The suggested amount per box is $25.

Donations can also be made online at www.amginternational.org.

Looking for a Secret Santa/Angel Tree opportunity?

Please consider sponsoring a foster child of Walker Valley. Church member and Social Service Specialist, Justin Burney, has extended this opportunity to GraceWorks. Click the link below to read more on how to help a local child in need this Christmas.

WC Secret Santa

A Special Christmas Evening Together

You are warmly invited to join us for a festive night of fellowship, food, &

beautiful Christmas music.

We will begin our evening with dinner at Applebee’s on December 11, at 5 p.m.

Afterward, we’ll attend the 23^rd Annual Chattanooga Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols, a cherished tradition presented by the Roueche Chorale & Orchestra. This moving service weaves Scripture, carols, and orchestral music into a beautiful celebration of the season. Admission is free.

5:00 p.m. – Dinner

Applebee’s, 5606 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411

6:30 pm. – Candlelight Service

Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Rd., 37411

For photos and sample music, please visit: https://therouechechorale.org. We hope you will join us for this joyful and meaningful evening as we celebrate the beauty of Christmas together.

RSVP: Sue St. James

423-227-1508

Thursdays at 3 PM

GraceWorks Church

This group is for anyone who has lost a loved one.

For more information, please contact Dr. Lucille Dietrick:

(423) 322-5916

drlucille763@gmail.com

Thank you to all who helped with Blankets of Love this year, from our youngest Grace Kids to our eldest Great-grandmother and all in between. We broke our goal by supplying a total of 264 blankets and 66 critters to the Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House. Please watch for our new calendar of dates coming out in January and join us regardless of your skill level.

Thank you to all who support us through crocheting, knitting, quilting, tagging, and, most of all, for your continued prayers. Happy Holidays from Blankets of Love!

GRACEWORKS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jimmy Lail, Chairman

Liz Griffith

Whitney Hood

Jim Manis

Tad McCance

Rick Richard

Kent Watkins

The primary responsibility of the Trustees is to oversee the administration of the church, facilities, and finances. If you have a question or concern, please contact the church office at (423) 648-9125, and it will be forwarded to the Trustees or email info@graceworkschatt.com.