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!

The next GCR|Sisterhood R.E.A.L.(Relationships, Encouragement, Authenticity, Love) night is Thursday, April 3, at 7:00pm in the home of Donna McGraw. These are great nights to connect with other women at GCR and be encouraged by a testimony of God’s faithfulness.

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.

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 in a variety of hands-on classes.

Whether you're eager to explore a new hobby, sharpen a skill, or simply spend time in fellowship with other women, Women of Wonder offers something for everyone. Our talented instructors—women from our very own church family—will lead engaging sessions on topics that they are passionate about! 

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!

Register here to attend one or more of the classes! (each class in each time slot is identical so you have the opportunity to attend all the classes you’re interested in)

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!  

Everyone is invited to the next teacher breakfast/training on Saturday, March 1, in the Gathering Space from 7:30-11:30 am. Dr. Mason Lee, Professor and Associate Dean of the ACU Graduate School of Theology, has written our curriculum, "Risen and Present: Jesus and the Church in Luke-Acts.” He will review the material with our teachers, class leaders, and anyone interested in getting a glimpse into this new series.

Discover GCR is an opportunity for you to explore membership and learn more about who we are! It is immediately following worship in the Room 100. Lunch and childcare are provided.

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!

It is time for our fifth annual GCR chili cook-off!

We are calling everyone, adults, teens, groups, and kids, to bring their best chili. We will enjoy a time of eating and fellowship together while judges taste each chili, and awards will be given to the best chili! 

Join us on Christmas Eve at 4:00 pm for a candlelight service where we will worship and celebrate our Savior. Christmas is not just the coming of Jesus, it’s the coming of a new understanding of what God is doing, a new reality of his eternal presence, a new meaning for our existence, a new purpose for our lives --- it’s a whole new world!

Cozy up, grab your flannel, and SAVE THE DATE for the GCR|Kids new and original performance “Campfire Christmas!” on December 11.

Rehearsals for kids will be held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 starting October 23rd. We hope all of our Explorers and World Changers (3-year-old class-4th grade) can participate. Contact Kristin Rampton with any questions.

Aloha, Lovely Ladies of GCR!

We’re thrilled to invite you to a very special Luau Christmas Party hosted by the GCR|Sisterhood! Get ready to embrace the spirit of Christmas with a tropical twist—it’s going to be a night of joy, laughter, and sisterhood!

Date: Sunday, December 8
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: DeAnn McGraw’s Barn
Cost: $5 (suggested donation)

What's in store?
✨ Delicious food
✨ Games, laughter, and fellowship
✨ Fabulous prizes for the best luau-inspired Christmas costume!

Dress in your favorite tropical Christmas attire—think leis, Hawaiian prints, or a Santa hat with a tropical twist! Let’s celebrate the season together and make beautiful memories as sisters in Christ.

🌺 Bring your friends, bring your laughter, and let’s make it a night to remember! 🌺

Calling all moms and daughters to join us for a time of cookies, painting canvases, and Christmas joy! Grandmother and granddaughter team, Kathy Futrell and Lillee Hill, will guide us in a festive painting while we eat cookies and spend quality time together.

This event is for 3-year olds-12th graders and their moms and will be from 10:00-11:30 in the GCR gym.

Make sure to wear your Christmas PJs!

Registration is currently full. If you’d like to be put on a waitlist, please e-mail ashlee.hill@gcrcc.org with your name, contact info, and names and ages of your children.

The 4 Midland churches are swapping preachers ahead of our first combined Thanksgiving service on November 24. Allan is preaching at First Baptist that morning while Steve Brooks, pastor of First Methodist, is preaching here at GCR. The special day of Christian unity concludes with all four churches coming together to worship in thanksgiving at 5:00pm at First Baptist.

GCR’s second Wednesday MidWeek in November is all about service. We’ll gather at 6:00 p.m. in the gym to share in desserts, coffee, and hot chocolate with Mission Agape clients, distribute Thanksgiving food boxes, pack Birthday boxes for our local missions partners, and pack weekend food bags for elementary students. Come serve with the GCR Family.

Kick for Kenya is one of the largest, longest running races in the Permian Basin. 100% of all entry fees will be used to fund the high-school education of orphans living in one of KWO’s 16 Children’s Homes in rural Kenya.

HARVEST PARTY AT FAMILY PROMISE!

Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Family Promise Campus (2908 W Ohio Ave.)

This year, we want to be missional with our Harvest Party. So, we'll be setting up our Harvest party for the families of Family Promise. We'll have trunks, food, and games for these families and their kids! We want to make meaningful connections with these families and join in the work of God at Family Promise.

Contact Ryan Rampton if you have any questions.