From the Pastor’s Desk: July 2018

From the Pastor’s Desk: July 2018

In June there were high profile stories in our country and community about suicide. These tragedies cause an uptick in conversations about mental health, conversations that need to be had, but this is not the way we want to get to them.

In these conversations I’m reminded that there are some Christian Communities where the answer to all mental health problems is to pray. And not only that, there are some Christian Communities where anything other than prayer is considered a ...

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From the Pastor's Desk

Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: July 13

Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: July 13

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?  ...

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Church Information

Church Pool Party and Cook-out: July 29

Church Pool Party and Cook-out: July 29

Grab your lawn chairs and pool towels, and join us at the College Hill Pool.  We gather at 5:45 pm for dinner.  Grace provides burgers and hot dogs; you bring a side to share. The pool is open for swimming from 6:15-8 pm at no charge. The College Hill Pool is at 304 Circle Drive, 67218.  All are welcome; bring a guest!

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Events

Yellow Bag Sundays: School Supplies for Refugee Students

Yellow Bag Sundays: School Supplies for Refugee Students

Every month we encourage you to take home a reusable yellow grocery bag, fill it up, and bring it back.  Most months we ask you to bring food for the pantry at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church.  In July we’re asking you to bring school supplies for students in the Wichita refugee community.

Grace is again partnering with First Presbyterian, Trinity Presbyterian, the Presbytery of Southern Kansas, and the Hindu Temple in this endeavor. On August 11 from 10-3 refugee families will ...

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Church Information

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