GRATEFUL: A Stewardship Note

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Grace Presbyterian Church is GRATEFUL for your generosity and commitment financially. We are all blessed to be a part of God’s vision because you are a good financial steward. And we know God has more in store for us.

Watch your mailbox. This week, you receive your 2024 pledge card in the mail. Prayerfully consider what God calls you to share, fill out the card, and send or bring it back to church on October 29, Commitment Sunday. Know how truly GRATEFUL we are that you have made Grace a priority with all your gifts.

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Church Tours

The Trustees, led by Scott Eads, are offering tours of all the areas of the church you may not have seen. So many of the areas that are not typically in public view are essential to the functioning of the church. This is an opportunity to not only explore the church building but also to better understand the ongoing needs of the building. Each tour is about 20-25 minutes and starts at 10:30 am from the coffee bar area. On October 8 the tour explores the basement, on October 15 we tour the main floor, and on October 22 we move to the second floor. Please plan to join Scott and learn more about the church’s facilities.

A Stewardship Moment: The Youth Ministry

As part of this year’s stewardship program, we are highlighting different ministries made possible by people giving of their time, talents, and/or treasure. Last week, we highlighted the Bus Ticket Ministry. Today, we highlight the Youth Ministry with a testimonial from Delaney Shaw.

“The youth group at Grace has always been a huge part of my life. I was so excited when I was old enough to join it and start going every Wednesday. It allowed me to have fun with a group of people I never had to worry about judging me and provided a safe place where I was always comfortable. Playing games and having dinner before doing a Bible study and lesson was good for letting off steam from stress at school and life. It also allowed time to talk with friends who went to different schools. I met so many new people through the youth group and, having grown up in Grace, invited new people into it. Seeing friends discover God and what He’s done was eye opening in the sense that not everyone grows up in the church and knows Bible stories the way I did.

If Grace didn’t have a youth group, many young people would never have the opportunity to find such a safe and welcoming space. People from every walk of life and orientation have always been welcomed and appreciated in our group. Through my years as a member of the youth group, I made some of my best friends and met the most unique and beautiful souls. I always look forward to coming back and seeing the youth and helping out with anything I can.”

-Delaney Shaw

Yellow Bags October


Help Get Hygiene Products to Those in Need!

Grace is hosting a Dignity Drive for Giving the Basics Wichita during October! GTB is asking specifically for bar soap, body wash, deodorant, tampons, and toilet paper. These are the items that are needed currently. This year, GTB already serves 163 schools, 52 organizations, and two police departments. Giving the Basics Wichita has been distributing more products these past months to our local domestic violence shelters, transitional housing, schools, homeless shelters, and food and hygiene pantries to get hygiene products into the hands of those who are going without. Our efforts to get hygiene products into the hands of those in need are greatly appreciated.