Women of Wonder: A Day of Learning, Growth, and Connection

Join us for Women of Wonder, a special event where the incredible women of our church come together to share their God-given gifts and passions! This is a day designed to inspire, equip, and connect as we learn from one another.

Come be encouraged, empowered, and enriched as we celebrate the unique talents God has placed within each of us. Let’s learn, grow, and glorify Him together!

Classes for WOW!

2:00 - Order in the Home, Peace in the Heart with Ashlee Hill

Together, we will explore practical strategies for decluttering, cleaning, and setting up systems that make daily life more peaceful and manageable.

But more than just tidying up, we’ll connect the act of caring for our homes with caring for our souls. Scripture reminds us, “Let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Corinthians 14:40), and our homes can become a reflection of God’s peace when we invite Him into them.

Key points:

• Practical cleaning and organizing methods you can apply right away

• Biblical encouragement for building a peaceful, welcoming home

• Ways to view housekeeping as an act of service and worship

• Fellowship and support from other women walking the same journey

3:30 - Stewarding Finances with Wisdom and Freedom with Crystal Rau

Money touches nearly every part of our lives, but handling it wisely can often feel overwhelming. In this class, we’ll take a broad, practical look at personal finance and be guided toward peace and freedom in this area.

From everyday choices to big financial decisions, we’ll learn how to steward our resources in ways that honor God, protect what matters most, and prepare for the future with confidence.

Key Points:

• Knowing where you are & where you want to go

• Being good stewards

• Making big financial decisions

• Protecting what you’ve built

• Achieving financial freedom

• Tax and long term planning

Join us as we kick off the first-ever Missions Month at GCR with a night of food, fellowship, and vision! Bring your favorite crockpot dish, or any dish placed into a crockpot, to contribute to the Crocktoberfest feast!

Together, we’ll enjoy a meal, celebrate the gift of community, and turn our hearts toward God’s mission in the world. Don’t miss this chance to connect around the table and step into a month of prayer, learning, and partnership with what God is doing among the nations.

Saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time!

Moms and sons, grab your cowboy boots and hats and join us for the Mother & Son Barn Dance on Sunday, September 21, from 5:30–7:00 pm at the GCR Family Center Gym.

We’ll have an evening full of music, food, games, and laughter—the perfect chance to make memories together on the dance floor! Whether you’re showing off your best two-step or just enjoying the fun, this will be a night to remember.

Don’t miss out on this western-style celebration of moms and sons! 🌟

Join us for an evening of community and worship at one of Midland’s newest spaces…The Summit Center! We’ll fellowship with each other, enjoy some corn hole, and spend time in worship.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, invite your friends and family, and come be a part of something special. It’s the perfect midweek moment to pause, praise, and enjoy the presence of God and one another.

See you at the Summit!

We’ve got the “Echo Park” area of the Summit Center reserved and it highlighted here!

Sometimes drop-offs in the morning can be a tough time for kids. Let's change that! GCR is continuing its Fist Bump Crew at Emerson Elementary. We show up in the mornings and turn drop-off into a fun time of welcoming the students to school with encouragement and a fist bump. We want to make drop-off fun while making connections with students and staff at Emerson. This year, we are greeting on the first and third Monday of each month, and you are welcome to volunteer at just one or both.

When: Starting September 2, then the first and third Monday of each month (unless that's a holiday, then Tuesday)
Time: 7:00-7:45 am
Wear: We'll provide you with your very own Fist Bump Crew Shirt

Join us as we celebrate some of the greatest worship songs of the last decade. Songs from Brandon Lake, Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Jenn Johnson, and others. Also featuring several of the favorite original songs from Hallal Music like Faithful Love, Thomas’ Song, Arise, Who Is Like You (Song of Moses), and several not yet released new songs.

Doors open at 6:00 pm

Worship led by Ken Young and friends – 7:00 pm

Discover GCR is an opportunity for you to explore membership and learn more about who we are! It is immediately following worship in Room 100. Lunch and childcare are provided. Register here and let us know that you’ll be there!

GCR Sisters — it's time to reconnect, recharge, and get ready for an exciting season ahead! Join us for the Sisterhood Kickoff, a vibrant evening filled with delicious food, meaningful connection, and a sneak peek at all the amazing events planned for the fall.

Whether you're new to GCR or have been here for years, this is the perfect chance to build community, share some laughs, and celebrate the joy of doing life together.

Don’t miss this fun and inspiring night!

Everyone is invited to the next teacher breakfast/training on Saturday, August 16, in the Gathering Space from 7:30-11:30 am. Josh Ross, lead minister of the Sycamore View Church of Christ in Memphis, TN, has written our curriculum called “The Spirit Poured Out.” He will review the material with our teachers, class leaders, and anyone interested in getting a glimpse into this new series.

Join the whole church family on August 13 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the family center gym for a cookout to celebrate the start of a new school year. We’ll share a meal, spend time together in fellowship, and pray over the students and teachers as they start a new year.

GCR will provide the burgers and hot dogs, please bring a side dish or dessert to share!

Join the Back-to-School Blessing at GCR!

We’re thrilled to host Mission Agape’s School Supply Distribution Event right here at GCR on August 7, and we want YOU to be part of it!

This is your chance to roll up your sleeves and help hundreds of Midland students fill their backpacks with the tools they need to succeed. It’s more than just handing out supplies — it’s about sharing joy, hope, and love with our community.

Never volunteered before? This is the perfect time to jump in! The energy is contagious, the smiles are unforgettable, and the impact is real. Come be a part of something special — you’ll leave with a full heart and maybe a few new friends too.

Let’s make this school year brighter together! 💛

We are hosting all the new teachers in the district at our building for their orientation on July 29-30. We want to be great hosts, so we are looking for volunteers to greet at the entrances and help with a coffee and tea bar in the South Rotunda in the mornings.

July 29 | 8:00-9:00 AM
July 30 | 8:00-9:00 AM

Bring your favorite ice cream (store-bought or homemade) and head to the Gathering Space for a sweet night of fellowship and fun!

We’ll bring the toppings—you bring the ice cream! Whether it's homemade or store-bought, chocolate chip, strawberry swirl, or rocky road, come ready to scoop, top, and share.

🎉 Plus, we’re turning the hallways into game central with fun for all ages!🎉

Don’t miss this chance to chill out, laugh out loud, and connect with your church family this summer!

We’re taking over the RockHounds stadium, and you’re invited!
Join us on Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30 PM for an evening of fun, fellowship, and baseball!

This is a perfect outing for the whole family — and it comes with an all-you-can-eat menu featuring:
🍔 Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers
🌭 Hot Dogs
🥔 Chips, 🥜 Peanuts, 🍿 Popcorn, 🍪 Cookies
🥤 Soft Drinks

Tickets are just $10 per person, with a family max of $40. (Children 2 years old and under get in free!)

Registration has closed for this event, please e-mail ryan.rampton@gcrcc.org to be put on a wait list.

We’re thrilled to invite you to a very special occasion—Mission Agape’s Open House—as we celebrate the grand opening of our new home at 4415 Thomason Dr.!

Mark your calendar: 📅 May 15, 2025
🕓 4:00–7:00 PM | Come and Go Reception
✂️ 5:00 PM | Ribbon Cutting
🎉 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony

This event is more than just a new location—it’s a celebration of growth, hope, and the community that helps us fight hunger across the Permian Basin. Come tour our new space, meet the team, and see how your support is making a lasting impact!

Want to bring a blessing with you?
To help stock our shelves and continue serving local families, we’ll be collecting donations of the following items:

• Chef Boyardee Micro-Meal Cups

• Mac & Cheese Micro-Cups

• Chicken Ramen Packages

• Rice Krispy Treats

• Fruit Snacks

• Pop-Tarts

• Apple Sauce Cups

• Juice Pouches

Your presence means the world to us—and so does your partnership in our mission to end hunger in our community.

We hope to see you there!

Join us for a MidWeek Night of Worship on Wednesday, May 14! We’ll kick off the evening with a delicious dinner at 5:30 PM in the gym—come hungry and ready to connect with our church family.

At 6:30 PM, the real celebration begins! As we worship together in the Worship Center, we’ll unite our hearts and voices in a powerful time of praise and worship.

Don’t miss this incredible night to worship our Lord together. Come as you are, bring a friend, and get ready to praise God together!

Ladies, it’s time to celebrate! On Sunday, May 4, from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Gathering Space, the GCR|Sisterhood is wrapping up the school year with a night of laughter, connection, and good vibes! Come hang out, unwind, and enjoy some delicious food as we celebrate everything we've walked through together this school year. 

Please register to let us know that you will be there.

Dads, grab your sons and head to the GCR parking lot on April 27 for an awesome time filled with snacks, activities, and a chance to explore some cool vehicles! But that’s not all—bring some canned goods to fill up one of our special trucks for Mission Agape and help serve our community.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, April 27
⏰ Time: 4:00-5:30 PM
📍 Location: GCR Parking Lot

Don’t forget to register so we know you’re coming—and invite all the truck-loving dudes in your life to join in on the fun!

Baptism is a gift. It is not a legal requirement to meet, a technical ritual to perform, a test to pass or fail, or a strict command to obey just right. It is a gracious gift from God. Baptism is the way to accept and experience everything God longs to give you through Christ.

The focus is not on what WE do in baptism but what GOD is doing. If you or someone you know has never received the gift of baptism, GCR is inviting you to be baptized on Baptism Sunday.

Following the sermon on April 27, all who have never been baptized are invited to receive baptism in the name of Jesus for the forgiveness of sin and the gift of God’s Holy Spirit.

If you would like to be baptized at GCR on Baptism Sunday or want to know more about baptisms, click below.

Come celebrate the greatest news the world has ever heard!

🕘 Bible Classes for All Ages – 9:00 AM
🕥 Worship Service – 10:15 AM

This Easter, join us as we gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Our worship will center on “Hearing the Good News,” inspired by Luke 24:1-49. This will be a morning of proclamation and celebration because Jesus is risen!

By God’s eternal power, our Lord has conquered the grave, and He lives forever! And here’s the best part: those of us in Christ do, too! It’s Good News that changes everything. But do we truly hear it? Can we receive it?

Come ready to listen, rejoice, and respond to the life-giving message of the risen King.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Join us at First Methodist on Thursday, April 17, as we gather for a Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service with our brothers and sisters from First Methodist, First Presbyterian, and First Baptist to experience a powerful evening of reflection and worship. This unique and meaningful service combines the observance of Maundy Thursday, where we remember Jesus’ last supper with His disciples, with the Service of Tenebrae, a moving progression of scripture readings, extinguishing of candles, and moments of silence that walk us through the final hours of Jesus’ life.

All are welcome. Come and be a part of this sacred journey.

Join us for a special Midweek Movie Night as we come together to watch King of Kings, an inspiring film about the life of Jesus. We’ve rented out an entire theater to give our church family and friends a unique opportunity to experience this new movie. 

In it, a father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
⏰ Time: Movie starts at 5:30 (come early to get your snacks)
 Location: Cinergy Midland
️ Cost: $5 per ticket, $20 max per family 

All tickets for this event are claimed. If you’d like to be added to a waitlist and be notified if tickets become available, e-mail Ryan Rampton.

Join us for a community Ash Wednesday service with our brothers and sisters from First Baptist, First Presbyterian, and First Methodist at 6:30 pm on March 5 at First Presbyterian Church. We’ll gather together in unity, worship, receive ashes on our foreheads, and mark the beginning of the season of Lent and our journey to Easter Sunday. Together, we’ll reflect, repent, and renew our spirits.

Are you 60 years old or older?  Then you are invited to The Groovy Gala: A 1970’s Throwback Party, March 2, from 5:30-7:30 pm in the Gathering Space. GCR|Youth is hosting, serving, and entertaining all our special guests on this fun intergenerational night!  

RECONNECT AND REFRESH AT A NIGHT FOR MARRIAGES AND RELATIONSHIPS

Join us for a special evening to help married couples unwind, reconnect, and deepen their bond. Enjoy a delicious dinner together and an engaging and interactive presentation from local relationship counselor Stephanie Mead on reducing stress and building meaningful connections. Whether you're dating, newlyweds, or decades in, this event is your chance to invest in your relationship in a relaxed, uplifting atmosphere.

Make this night a priority for you and your spouse—because your marriage is worth it!

Please reserve your spot and sign up your kids for their own engaging offering during the event.

KIDS (birth-4th grade) -a pizza dinner and a Bible lesson and activities will be provided during the entire event.
TEENS (5th-12th grade)- dinner and an age-appropriate discussion on relationships from Drew and Kelsea Jordan

All dads/father figures of girls ages 3+ are invited for a night of dancing and fun on February 7 in our gym!

Snacks, dancing, and tons of photo opportunities were provided.

On Thursday, January 30th, GCR|Youth will provide the meal and eat dinner with the families at Family Promise, one of our local mission partners. Click the link below to let us know you're planning on coming!