Mission Spotlight: Refugee Backpack Event

Mission Spotlight: Refugee Backpack Event

On Saturday, August 12, hundreds of students from the Wichita Refugee Community received backpacks and school supplies at First Presbyterian Church.  Grace joined First Presbyterian and Trinity Presbyterian in partnering with the International Rescue Committee for this event.  Here are some reflections from Grace Participants.  This is part one of two in this series.

By Wizie Eads

Since I volunteer at IRC (International Rescue Committee), I have had the perspective of welcoming refugees at a vulnerable moment in their respective lives. When an ...

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Events

Grace Tutoring

Grace Tutoring

The Grace Tutoring Program begins its twentieth year this fall.  The Tutoring Program takes place during the week, so many of us at Grace never see it in action, but the impact is incredible.  Students from Hyde Elementary School are paired up with adult tutors for reading.  The majority of the tutors are Grace members, but non-members are welcome too.

Tutoring takes place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons October – November and January – April.  Students are walked over to Grace ...

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Church Information, Events

Women’s Ministry

Book Club

The book club meets the final Tuesday of the month, August 29,.  Our new book is One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp.  Please read the first chapter before the gathering.  On August 29, the group meets at Capri Zimmerman’s house, 6430 E Pepperwood Court.

Contact Capri Zimerman prizslp@gmail.com or Catherine Neelly Burton, Catherine@mygpc.org for more information.

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Events

Youth Group Dinners

Youth Group Dinners

It’s that time of year again when our youth return to school, and they also return to Grace on Wednesdays for food, fellowship and Bible study. We ask that you please consider whether you could provide a meal for our youth this semester (either homemade, purchased, or simply through a financial contribution).

Please note that we are requesting food for 25 people this year. Sign up at: https://mealtrain.com/6nknwk
Or contact Carolyn Shaw (210-9478) or Kirk Anderson if you have questions.  Thank ...

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Events, Youth Ministry

Ukulele Choir – Mondays in October!

Ukulele Choir – Mondays in October!

Ukulele Choir meets in the Great Room on Mondays for the month of October from 7-8 p.m.  We plan to play in worship on Sunday, November 5.  Anyone is welcome — all ages and skill levels, including no skill level!

Ukuleles are available for those who don’t have one.  Come join us and make your joyful offering to God in a new way!  How can you not smile when you’re playing a ukulele!!

Questions or want to play?  Contact Donna Hetrick at ...

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