Morning Worship

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?  Contact Kirk Anderson, kirk@mygpc.org or 684-5215.

 

 

 

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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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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 visit First Presbyterian to pick up supplies they need for the coming year.  Our contributions will fill the backpacks for the students.

Our goal is to fill 500 backpacks.  Each church is providing particular supplies.  The Grace supplies are listed below.  You may buy one of each item or buy in bulk and bring in multiples of the same item. All contributions are welcome! If you don’t want to shop you may give the Refugee team some money to shop for you.

  • Wide Rule Notebook Paper (packs of 150-200 sheets)
  • Binder Divider Sets
  • Blue Pens
  • Black Pens
  • Calculators
  • Rulers
  • Highlighters

The school supply drive goes all month.  Bring your supplies back to Grace by July 29.

Also, look for sign-ups and volunteer for the event on August 11!  Volunteer opportunities begin in advance of the event and start at 8 am on August 11.

Questions?  Contact Erin Lewis erin.dulcimer@gmail.com, Wizie Eads wizie1164@gmail.com, or Carolyn Benefiel.

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Ruth: July Adult Sunday School Class

It’s only four chapters long, but the book of Ruth tells quite a story. On July 8, 15, and 22, Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Ruth in worship, and Dr. Martin Burch teaches from Ruth during Sunday School. Join Martin at 10 am in the Parlor to dig deeper into the story and to learn more about Ruth.

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Sunday Morning Preaching Schedule for July 2018

July 1        

This is a One Service Sunday with worship at 10 am in the Sanctuary.  We celebrate the Lord’s Supper and commission our mission trip participants in worship.  We are glad to welcome the Reverend Caitlin Hendrix as our preacher.  Caitlin is a PCUSA pastor who lives in the neighborhood with her husband and son.

July 8         

This is the first Sunday of our three-week series on the book of Ruth.  Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Ruth chapter 1.  The sermon is entitled “Loss and Loyalty.”

July 15  

On this Sunday Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Ruth 2.  The sermon is entitled “Gleaning and New Hope.”

July 22 

This is the final Sunday of our Ruth series, and Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Ruth 3-4.  The sermon is entitled “New Life.”

July 29        

This is a one service Sunday with worship at 10 am in the Great Room. On this day youth and adults who participated in the mission trip to Rockport, TX, lead the service.