Beyond Tolerance Testimony

On February 28, my husband David and I had the pleasure to host a special dinner at our house coordinated by the Beyond Tolerance organization.

Seven guests from diverse religious backgrounds came together for a meal and a moderated discussion about their faith and personal beliefs. It was chance to learn from those who differ from ourselves, and an opportunity for deeper reflection on those perspectives that unite us as humans.

The Beyond Tolerance organization coordinates a number of events each year, ...

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Refugee Team Testimony: Welcoming the Stranger – Part 1

We at Grace continue to find ways to assist and encourage our new refugee neighbors who come to Wichita under the auspices of the International Rescue Committee, IRC.

This winter some of the warm coats you donated to Economy Corner could be helping keep a new neighbor from Africa warm. At Christmas time, many generous Wichitans bought gifts for individual refugee families.

Grace’s Economy Corner team partnered with our refugee team to sponsor a family, providing them a set of lovely china ...

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Calling All Quilters

Are you a quilter?  Are you interested in making quilts to donate?  The Mission Distribution Team designated funds to help pay for quilting supplies.  Initially the quilts will go to the International Rescue Committee for new refugee families in Wichita.  In time the quilts might go to other organizations.  If you’re interested in participating in this project contact Esther Cummins, 295-3100, or Catherine Neelly Burton, 684-5215.

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FINAL Laundry Love: March 12

In March of 2015 we began Laundry Love with a $5000 grant from the Presbytery of Southern Kansas. This grant allowed us to wash clothes for approximately 500 people over 2 years.  With an average of 3 loads per person, that’s 1500 loads of laundry. The grant also paid for detergent and the occasional snacks for our guests.

This ministry takes place at the College Town Laundry at 3223 E 17th St, by the WSU Campus. This mission of our evangelism ...

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Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: March 15

Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community.  This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is a weekend we meet the Friday before.  Volunteers and those receiving tickets begin to gather around 6:30 am in the Grace alcove. Guests are greeted with smiles, coffee, water, and a place to sit. Tickets are distributed at 7:50 am.

We invite all guests to a brief worship service with communion in the Great Room at 7:35.

We ...

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