Candice and Shelly took time out of their incredibly busy days to talk about Good Sam – the thrift store, the food program, and thrift life.  You may not know that the thrift store exists to help support the Good Sam ministry so if you’re looking for some great thrift finds, shopping at Good Sam gives back to the community through their profits.  If you want to volunteer with Good Sam, fill out the volunteer information at goodsamjc.org.  If you want to talk with Candice or Shelly, contact them at [email protected] or [email protected] 

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Most people in the JC area know that Open Doors is a fantastic coffee house in the downtown area, but did you know that Sherry Marion and her husband use it to sustain the ministry of Rise Up For Kids?  Rise Up and Open Doors have an amazing partnership that Sherry talks about today on the podcast.  If you’re interested in learning more, go to riseupforkids.org and opendoorscoffeehouse.com or contact Sherry at [email protected].

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Sharing loads of God’s love, The River is a ministry in downtown Johnson City that has changed over the years but has always been there for women, men and children to have a place to come for basic necessities, like showers, diapers, and much more.  Stacy Larsen is the executive director and talks to us today about the many ways The River serves our neighbors right here in JC.  To find out more, follow The River on Facebook, email Stacy at [email protected] or visit their website at theriverministryforwomen.org 

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Having worked at the Child Studies Center and now at Ashley Academy, Jackie’s mission field of service is her school. But more than that, she helps to involve Grandview’s youth in service to our community. Jackie has worked with youth for nearly 30 years and has a heart for showing them how to serve through her example. If you want to get involved with our youth or have places our youth could volunteer their service, contact Joy Eden at [email protected].

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Did you know that ASP serves several states and does more than just stock and organize the warehouse? That’s one way that Leon Dover and the Grandview team help to serve, but Jen Rickert also talks about short term missions, new builds, and repairing homes for specific needs. Their goal is to make homes warmer, safer, and drier. If you want to get involved here in JC, contact Nathan at [email protected] or Leon at [email protected]. If you want to learn more, go to asphome.org or contact Jen at [email protected].

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At LXI, Executive Director Damon Johnson works to live out their mission that healing is possible. Serving low income kids and families in the JC area, Damon and his team work to give kids a place to heal, play basketball, eat, and learn about the Lord. Learn more about LXI and the amazing ways God brought Damon to the ministry today. If you want to learn more, contact Damon at [email protected] and visit their website at movelxi.com

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Mike Luzadder joins us on the podcast today as the Campus Minister with ETSU's Campus House, where students come all days of the week for fellowship, food, and more.  If you're interested in supporting Campus House or getting involved, contact Mike at [email protected] or visit campushouse.org to learn more.  

Tim Bomgardner talks with us today about the ministry he began in Johnson City three years ago, Interyear Fellowship.  The house sits on Unaka Avenue and brings in students of all disciplines in their gap year, helping them discover their calling and vocation in local ministries like LXI and ASP.  Tune in to hear about the ways Grandview supports Interyear and the ways we can continue to help.  If you're interested in hearing more or talking to Tim (or even applying for a fellowship position!) go to interyear.org or email Tim at [email protected].

One of the pillars of Christianity is service in our community.  Our second season of Deep Dive focuses on service in Johnson City, Tennessee and the surrounding community, all leading up to the multi-church event LoveJC on September 25th.  This week, join us as we talk with Nathan about JC Serve and the ministries Grandview's congregation already serves.  

Ready to serve? Contact [email protected] to get plugged in.   Right now, volunteers are especially needed for the Family Promise host week.  Sign up at https://signup.com/go/ozwrqbB

Special thanks to Cora Wymer for artwork and Cody Mudrack for editing.  

In this episode of the Deep Dive podcast we talk to Max Garbe, Ethan Wymer, and Madeline Manear about how they view discipleship in the context of college, especially college during a pandemic. These three college students share their wisdom on what it means to be a Christ follower on a college campus, the importance of community, and the need for a layered approach to mentorship. 

Thanks to Cora Wymer for the artwork and Cody Mudrack for editing.