Refugee Team
Bus Tickets
Each month Grace gives out bus tickets to people in the community. We distribute tickets on the 15th of the month. (If the 15th falls on a weekend then we give them out the Friday before.)
People start gathering at 7 am in the church alcove. Tickets are distributed at 8 am. There is a brief worship service with communion at 7:40 am, and all are welcome.
What started as a food ministry morphed into an opportunity to help people with their transportation needs. So many in our community struggle with basic transportation. While Wichita has public transit, it is neither very cost-effective if you are poor nor efficient in moving to where you need to go. We can’t do much yet with moving from point A to point B and beyond, but we have for over 14 years been providing bus passes to help people with their ability to afford to ride the bus, at least for a few days a month. We have provided around 40,000 rides on our city buses through Grace’s gracious stewardship of Missions. People made doctor appointments, hospital visits, grocery runs, job interviews, and getting to their jobs. They used them to come to Grace and volunteer. For many, the bus is their only form of transportation. These passes are a need, not a want.
Through the members of Grace’s gratitude, we look to continue providing this ministry. While there are many types of support in the community, transportation, and bus passes are unique and needed. But there is more to this than just giving a bus pass. There are the relationships that are built that are even more rewarding. For some, we are their church at least once a month. We listen, counsel, minister, pray, and support beyond just a ticket and some coffee. Ask any volunteers who have participated in this ministry; they have made connections and friends. This is God at work, where a need is filled, but a friendship is made. You have helped make this happen.
Missionaries
We are proud to help financially support the Hurd Family in Kenya and Katie Rhoades in Uganda.
Yellow Bags
Each month we choose an organization to support with tangible donations. Donations vary from month to month and include non-perishable food, school supplies, and hygiene items. Take home a yellow reusable grocery bag on the first Sunday of each month. Return it during the month with your donations.
Mission Distribution Team
This team is tasked with sharing our mission money with the community and world.
Dillon’s Community Rewards
Community Rewards is the perfect partner for Grace because you can easily donate just by doing your normal grocery shopping each week! Please visit Dillon’s website to re-enroll in the program this year so purchases throughout 2016 credit to Grace. Click the button below to sign in. Type in “Grace” in the search box and choose Grace Presbyterian Church on the drop-down list of approved options.
These funds get distributed in our community to Partners for Wichita and Giving the Basics Wichita. It is a good way to help support missions; apply today!
Good Neighbor Team
The Grace Good Neighbor Team partners with the county and city to help homeowners with yard clean up and small repairs. This team takes on one project a month in late spring through early fall. Call the church office to learn more.