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Join the Choir!

Chancel and Bell Choir Seasons are approaching, and we would love for you to join us! We don’t require prior experience or particular skill.

Anyone can join either our chancel choir or bell choir and contribute to our ministry. Currently we have open spots in bell choir and are looking for more singers – especially men! Chancel Choir starts on Wednesday, August 28, at 7 pm, in the sanctuary, and Bells starts Thursday, September 5, at 5:30 pm, in the bell room on the top floor.

If you have questions talk to Sean Foster, or e-mail him at Sean@mygpc.org

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Watermark Event – Sarah Smarsh – September 9

We are excited to welcome our neighbors, Watermark Books, back to Grace.  On Monday, September 9, at 6:30 pm, we host author Sarah Smarsh for the paperback release of her book Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth.  Heartland was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Kirkus Prize.  Smarsh lives in the Wichita area, and this book is a favorite of Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton’s.

This event is free with no book purchase necessary.  All are welcome.  In addition to inviting you to attend, we need you to volunteer.  We provide cookies and coffee and need hosts to offer treats to guests, as well as volunteers to greet at the doors.  We also need a crew to help stack chairs at the end of the event.  Contact Catherine Neelly Burton, catherine@mygpc.org or 316-684-5125 to volunteer.

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A New Picture Directory

As a church, Grace has changed significantly since the last church picture directory was completed five years ago. It is time for an update, and you are an integral part of the process!

We want 100% participation. Pictures are taken at the church September 25-28. Before pictures are taken, each family unit needs to sign up for a scheduled picture time.

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Sign Up

Signups are available Sunday mornings beginning August 18 and online: follow the link below. There is also a need for volunteers to help with signups, make phone calls, and serve as hosts on picture days. Sign up to volunteer on the sheets on the bulletin board by the coffee bar or contact Jo Wilkinson: redwoof58@yahoo.com or 316-323-3500.

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Blessing of the Backpacks: August 18

Join us in worship on August 18 for the Blessing of the Backpacks.  This is a way for our church to offer prayer and blessing for students, teachers, school staff, and families at the start of the school year.  We offer a blessing during both worship services.

Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: August 15

Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community. This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is on a weekend we meet the Friday before. 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 at 7:50 am.

We can always use volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, and ticket distribution.  Want to help?  Contact Kirk Anderson, kirk@mygpc.org or 684-5215.