The idea behind the Birthday Fund is that we thank God for the gifts we receive during our lifetime. During your birthday month, give a gift in the amount of the age you turn. There are three Birthday Fund designees:
Please note which designee you want to support. Your gift helps Grace serve others. Celebrate your birthday with us and Buckingham.
For the month of January our Yellow Bag donations will go to support our West side sister church Covenant Presbyterian. Any nonperishable food items are welcome, especially can goods with pull tops. All donations can be left by the yellow bag tree by the coffee bar.
Please note that checks must be delivered or postmarked on or by December 31 to claim a charitable contribution deduction in 2023, even if the check is predated to 2023 or was written in 2023. Checks that are written, mailed, and postmarked in 2023 will be deducted in 2023 though they are not received by the church until 2024. You can also give online in 2023. Do that early enough for it to clear our credit or debit processor in 2023. In addition, be sure to wait to file your tax return until after you’ve received your statement from the church.
Thank you to everyone who gave of themselves and their time during 2023. Thanks for your generous hearts in support of the Angel Tree and Operation Holiday. Thank you for your loving gifts of poinsettias that have been shared with so many of our members. Thank you for your compassionate support of the Alternative Christmas Market and the other mission opportunities you support throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who has dedicated themselves and their time during these last six months. Because you give of your time and money, services are prepared, ministers are scheduled, bulletins are created, liturgists participate, great music is offered, and Grace continues to minister to people in many different circumstances. This would not be possible without the help that many people have offered, both visibly and behind the scenes. And, especially, thank you for your faithful and intentional prayers throughout 2023.
Be sure to join us for worship on January 7, 2024. At 9:00 am, the band leads worship, providing music and sharing testimonies about how music brings them closer to God. At 11:00 am, the choir leads worship, incorporating music into each element of a special, reflective, and joyful service. We are so thankful for our many talented musicians who use their gifts to glorify God each week in worship!