First Sunday was great!

You never know what to expect when you open the doors of a new church. Our core group was surely busy in the days that led up to our first Sunday morning service at The Gathering. Was the effort worth it? It was worth every minute of it! We arrived two hours early to transform the Elizabethton Recreation Center into a church. We assembled the sound system and put up the video equipment. We set out our chairs not knowing how many we would need. We set up our Nursery and Toddler area and our teachers were prepared with a wonderful lesson. Then we waited… By the time our service began we had...

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Sunday Morning Meetings!

  Are you ready to join the movement? If you’re ready for a fresh start, then we invite you to join us at The Gathering @ Elizabethton on every Sunday morning at 10:00AM! We’re meeting at the Elizabethton Recreation Center on 300 West Mill Street in the Blackbottom area. Of course, we’re a work in progress – and we’re on track to make our big launch on September 11, 2011. But for now, we’re beginning our services to continue the progress we’ve made, as well as to open our doors as an opportunity for you to get involved. So, please come and...

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Don’t Lose Focus in the Kumbaya Moment

Last night at our small group gathering in which we have been discussing the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan, we had a real Kumbaya moment. For the past 8 weeks, our wonderful group of people, who before this study did not know one another for the most part, has jelled into this group of great friends and confidants. Over this time together we have heard one another’s stories of success, failure and reflection. We have seen the vulnerabilities of others while opening up and discussing our own. We have prayed fervently for one another and gone as far as adding their telephone numbers to...

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Come & See Event!

Ever wish life had a reset button? Wouldn’t you like an opportunity to begin again? Do you want to learn more of God but have a problem with the Church? Do you have questions about God and life but didn’t know who to ask? If that describes you, then you’ll want to be at our next “Come & See” Event. Why? Elizabethton’s newest church is opening its doors very soon! Come check it out: The Gathering: “Come & See!” Event Sunday, February 6th, 2011 @ 6:00PM The Coffee Company, 444 E. Elk Ave, Downtown Elizabethton (get directions). For...

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Missional Church

Many have asked what The Gathering @ Elizabethton hopes to look like. This two minute video will give you the best idea. Love to hear your comments!

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Prayer Support Series

This is an exciting time for The Gathering @ Elizabethton! We are well on our way toward seeing our dream of a 2011 launch become a reality. It is wonderful to see how God is working and using our current core group, as well as the encouraging response we’ve had in our first bible study – Crazy Love. We have posted our latest series of Prayer Support Letters below so  you can catch up on how to pray for us as we continue to follow God’s leading for the future. Take a moment to read, download or pass along what we’ve shared with you here – and if you’d...

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