From Your Trustees

In August, we shared that we had unexpected expenses this year totaling almost $40,000, and our insurance costs more than doubled. This drained much of our contingency funds.

We had ways to alleviate some of these issues on a short-term basis because of safeguards and other approaches we put in place. But these short-term solutions are stop gaps that cannot answer the ongoing issues we are facing. Our giving this year has not kept up with our budget income expectations. Giving ...

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A Word From Our Interim Pastor – The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Marsh

Wow! Sunday’s Town Hall Meeting (Step 5) and luncheon was one of hope for Grace’s future.

I’m shifting gears to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) in this time of such devastating hurricanes. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is a most significant mission arm of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

From the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) website:

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. The core budget, including staff and administrative costs, is funded through the One Great Hour ...

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Bus Tickets: Tuesday, October 15

Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community. The next bus ticket distribution is Tuesday, October 15. Volunteers and those receiving tickets begin to gather around 6:30 am in the Grace Alcove. Guests are greeted with smiles, coffee, water, and a place to sit. Tickets are distributed when people arrive. Want to help? Contact Kirk Anderson, kirk@mygpc.org or 684-5215.

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New Member Experience

Friends. Are you interested in learning more about the Presbyterian Church (USA)? Are you interested in learning more about Christianity? Are you interested in joining, as a member, the church family at Grace Presbyterian Church? Join Pastor Steve and a few Elders on Saturday, November 2, in the Parlor from 9:30 am – to noon for what we call at Grace, the New Member Experience. Email Rev. Marsh your “Count me in. I can’t wait to attend the New Member ...

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FILL YOUR YELLOW BAG WITH FOOD!

Yellow Bag for October: Covenant Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

Once again, Grace’s Yellow Bag collection helps our friends across town at Covenant Presbyterian Church’s Food Pantry. We are asking for items such as canned tuna/chicken, pasta and sauce, mac and cheese, cereal, canned vegetables and fruits, or other non-perishable food items. Covenant serves an increasing number of families, and we can help keep their pantry stocked.

On another note, if you have yellow bags at home or in your car, please return ...

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