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Peace and Global Witness Offering: October 2

peace offering

On Sunday, October 2, we receive the PCUSA Peace and Global Witness Offering. From the PCUSA:

The words of Isaiah 55 convey a profound message to us during A Season of Peace:

For you shall go out in joy, and be led forth in peace.

Go out in joy. Looking around our world these days, it is sometimes hard to feel joyful. Yet joy inherently embraces optimism. Joy is the companion of faith and hope. In our polarized world torn by war, famine, and marginalization of the poor and disenfranchised, we are in desperate need of joyful and brave people who are willing to ask hard questions and live the difficult solutions that make peace possible.  

Be led forth in peace. Through the Peace & Global Witness Offering, we connect with each other, as the Church, together, to confront systems of injustice and promote reconciliation in places around the world and right here at home.

Fifty percent of this offering goes to the National PCUSA. Twenty-five percent goes to the Presbytery of Southern Kansas for distribution, and we determine how to share the final 25%. This year our portion goes to This Child Here. This Child Here works in Ukraine with vulnerable children and youth. 

Session Minute Summaries

Session Minute Summaries: July 18 and July 31

Full Session minutes are available upon request

July 18

  • The Grace Session met on July 18 at 6:00 pm in the church parlor. The meeting was opened with a devotional by Steve Hooper.
  • It was noted that the returned full rail in the sanctuary is making sound difficult – piano levels and mic levels. One third of the rail will be removed to see if that makes a difference.
  • In 2021 Grace received a gift of $50,000 to be used in ministry, specifically with children and youth. This gift made possible the Puerto Rico mission trip, the food packing event, and other special projects. The donors will give another $50,000 in 2022. Catherine talked about the process for planning for that gift.
  • The Director of Children’s Ministry position will be 10-12 hours a week, down from 18-20. This is funded through the operating budget. A new position, Chaplain of Jacob’s Learning Ladder, will be created and funded at 5 hours a week from the $50,000 gift.  Both positions will be advertised soon.
  • Financial reports were given and received. Other reports were received.
  • The nominating team is preparing to start work.
  • Laurie Haury reported on the mission trip.
  • Strom Sloan reported on the called presbytery meeting to receive the new pastor to McPherson.
  • Martin made a report on staff health insurance and rising premiums.
  • Strom Sloan was elected to attend the Aug 9 presbytery meeting, to be held on Zoom.
  • The meeting was closed in prayer.

July 31

  • The Grace Session met on July 31 at 9:15 am in Room 101 for a called meeting to receive new members.
  • The meeting was opened and closed with prayer.
  • The session joyfully received Frank and Martha Fair into membership. They join by letter of transfer from Eastminster Presbyterian in Wichita.

 

Organic Prayer Time

Organic Prayer Time
Need some mid-week prayer time? Join Martin Burch and Kirk Anderson on Wednesdays from 7-8 am in the sanctuary for a time of reflection and prayer. We catch up with life and then utilize commonprayer.net in conjunction with prayer requests to offer prayer to God. Casual but powerful. Questions? Contact either Martin Burch or Kirk Anderson at Grace, 316-684-5215.
music

Music Ministries

The Music Ministries at Grace are gearing up for a new season with our choir and bell choir. The choir starts rehearsals on Wednesday, August 31 from 6:15-7:15 pm in the sanctuary. Choir members rehearse weekly on Wednesdays and lead worship at the 11 am service on Sundays. In addition to singing introits and choral anthems, the choir prepares an Advent cantata or large work with instrumental collaboration. If you like to sing, we would love to have you join us at any point in the season!

The bell choir starts rehearsals on Wednesday, September 7 from 5:15-6:15  pm in the bell choir room. The bells meet weekly for rehearsal and lead worship at the 11 am service every four-six weeks. Whether you’re an experienced ringer, or a beginner, we would love to welcome you to our group!

Please reach out to Tyler Morris for more information or questions. Feel free to call or text me at (316) 201-5361, or email me at tmorris@usd260.com

Blessings,

Tyler Morris

Director of Music Ministries

Grace Presbyterian Church

ANne and Sophia's table

Grace Super Senior Party

All Grace Members 80 and older are invited to join the deacons for lunch and live music on Saturday, August 27, from 12 – 1 pm in the Grace Great Room.

RSVP to the church, 316-684-5215, by August 18. You are welcome to bring a friend or driver. Please let us know if you need a ride.