The Grace Blog

We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items for December. If you are buying canned goods, please try to purchase cans with pull tops. Many in our community needing canned goods may not have a can opener. We donate the food to various food pantries in our community.

There is a congregational meeting Sunday, December 3, at 10:45 am, in the Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting is to hear a report from the nominating team and elect officers. The slate is below:

Elder

Class of 2026: Colin Buteyn, Kevin East, Shelby Schnieders, Alisa Watkins

Deacon

Class of 2026: Susan Fritzemeyer, Gracie Shelton, Edith Tice

Board of Trustees

Class of 2026: Scott Fraizer, Emily Juhnke, Les McDarty

Jacob’s Learning Ladder

Class of 2024: Trish Gealy; Class of 2026: Lib Hooper

Grace Presbyterian is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, November 27, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, in Room 101. Appointments are required. Contact RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS.

In December our congregation has several opportunities to give back to our community. Please consider supporting one or both of the following causes:

Salvation Army Angel Tree – Select an angel or star, buy a new gift, attach the bottom of the angel, or the entire star to the package, and return it to our tree no later than Monday, December 4.

Operation Holiday – This is a chance to share the magic of holidays with thousands of people in need. Please ...

The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Marsh has served churches in California, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Steve also worked at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas as Assistant Professor of Religious and Philosophical Studies, Dean of Chapel, and Vice-President for Spiritual Formation. On December 31, 2023, Steve is retiring after serving nine years and three months as the Pastor and Head of Staff at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California. Steve’s hobbies include golf, baseball card collecting, exercising, and reading. Steve ...