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Congregational Meeting – July 2

There is a called congregational meeting on July 2, 2023, at the end of the 10:00 am worship service.  The purpose of the meeting is two-fold:

  • To vote on the nomination of Ron Ford to fill a term in the class of 2025 on the Board of Trustees.
  • To vote on the slate for the Interim Pastor Nominating Committee.  Those nominated to serve are Tom Bloxham, Anne Burris, Dale Haury, Jocelyn Pafume, and Bob Ross.

 

 

 

Thank You from Catherine

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Dear Grace Congregation,

Thank you.

Thank you for a wonderful Sunday.  Thank you for the many ways you blessed me and my family over these years.  I have learned so much from you and with you.  Words fail me at this time but know that we love you and will miss you.

Thank you for the beautiful home communion set.  We are also grateful for your generous financial gift.  We will pray for you as you enter into a time of transition and ask that you pray for us.

Love,
Catherine NB

Pastoral Transition Updates: June 18, 2023

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  • On Sunday, June 18, 2023
    • We, as a congregation, Dissolved the pastoral relationship between Catherine and Grace. We then had a wonderful lunch and goodbye meal with Catherine, John, and Alice.
  • Catherine’s official last day is Wednesday, June 21.
  • Who will handle Catherine’s responsibilities?
    • The personnel team has lined up preachers through August.
      • June 25 – Amy Baumgartner; July 2 – Larry Cracraft; July 9 – Amy Baumgartner; July 16 – Larry Cracraft; July 23 – Cheryl Hoops
    • The Session has approved the Rev. Cheryl Hoops to staff five hours a week of pastoral care work.
    • The Session continues to lead and be in close contact with the staff, personnel team, transition team, and soon-to-be-formed Interim Pastor Nominating Committee.
      • The slate of members for the team includes Tom Bloxham, Anne Burris, Dale Haury, Jocelyn Pafume, and Bob Ross. The team will be voted on at the July 2, Congregational meeting immediately following the 10 am worship service.
    • If there’s something you’re wondering about, reach out to a staff or Session member.

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Christian Discipleship: Help Wanted

If you currently attend the Adult Sunday School, participate in afternoon Bible Studies, have done either of these activities in the past, or would like to but haven’t seen a topic that grabs your interest, this notice is for you! The Christian Discipleship committee is searching for additional volunteers to help us discern the needs of the congregation and find new and exciting ways to meet those needs.

This is not a commitment to lead the class, but rather to give 30-45 minutes of your time once monthly to discuss all the above. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Randy Routsong at ictjrandall@yahoo.com or contact the church office at 316-684-5215.

 

 

Grace Presbyterian Church

 Pastoral Transition Updates: June 13, 2023

  • Sunday, June 18, 2023
    • Join us at 11 am for Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton’s final worship service as our pastor.
    • Following the service is a congregational meeting to:
      • Dissolve the pastoral relationship between Catherine and Grace.
      • Elect Brian White to serve as an elder in the class of 2025.
    • Stay for lunch after worship and the meeting. Lunch is in the Great Room, and there is no cost.
  • Who will handle Catherine’s responsibilities?
    • The personnel team has lined up preachers through August.
      • June 25 – Amy Baumgartner
      • July 2 – Larry Cracraft
      • July 9 – Amy Baumgartner
      • July 16 – Larry Cracraft
      • July 23 – Cheryl Hoops
    • The personnel team has arranged for the Rev. Cheryl Hoops to staff five hours a week of pastoral care work.
    • The Session continues to lead and be in close contact with the staff, personnel team, transition team, and soon-to-be-formed Interim Pastor Nominating Committee.
    • If there’s something you’re wondering about, reach out to a staff or session member.