Churches Unite for Region's Youth

On Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, a youth conference, named God's Graffiti, was held at Abundant Grace Church in Sparta with multiple churches helping host this event.  With 11 churches represented and around 120 people in attendance, both days were filled with games, prizes, food, fellowship, and services that included worship and sermons, all for free. 

The speakers for the 2026 God's Graffiti Youth Conference included Mrs. Tiffany Andrews of Abundant Grace Church, Pastor Jesse Bailey of Legacy Family Church, and Pastor Caleb Andrews of Abundant Grace Church.  Each year the theme and speakers rotate to allow the participating churches to really be a part of the event. 

This year's theme was Tearing Down the Walls as referenced in Joshua 6:20.  Although there are no physical walls to tear down in the lives of the youth, there are spiritual walls preventing many people from reaching the promises God has for them.  This event helped youth and adults alike to break down those walls of fear, doubt, or anything else that is a hindrance in their lives. 

Although the focus of the youth conference was on ages 10 to 21, many others came to support the youth as chaperones, staff of the event, youth leaders, and pastors.  Everyone participated in the event, with the exception of the prizes reserved for the youth only.  All three services can be found on Abundant Grace Church's YouTube page.  The 2027 God's Graffiti Youth Conference has been set for Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31, 2027. 

The unity among the churches allowed a life-changing weekend of youth making friends, building a relationship with Jesus Christ, and one last fun event before school gets into full swing again.