Please note that checks must be delivered or postmarked on or by December 31 in order to claim a charitable contribution deduction in 2022, even if the check is predated to 2022 or was actually written in 2022. Checks that are written, mailed, and postmarked in 2022 will be deducted in 2022 though they are not received by the church until 2023. You can also give online in 2022, but make sure you give early enough for our vendor to register the credit or debit card gift in 2022. In addition, be sure to wait to file your tax return until after you’ve received your statement from the church.

Our congregation never ceases to amaze with its kindness and caring.  Over the past few weeks, you donated four trunk loads of children’s clothing, blankets, and food to Operation Holiday. Further, your outpouring of generosity helped our congregation fill the wishes of 40 children and 20 elderly adults through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. Thank you for being an example of what this season is about and for giving to those in need in our community.

Grace is blessed with a donation that allows us to offer $500 individual scholarships to students currently enrolled in college, grad school, tech, or skill programs. These scholarships are for any student that is a current member of Grace or has participated in our youth group programs.  To qualify, you must send a request to Kirk at kirk@mygpc.org. He will then contact you with a couple of review questions. Scholarships will only be sent to the learning institution in the student’s name. 15 scholarships are available on a first-come basis.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Kirk.