Dear Grace Community,
My heart breaks when I remember the past,
when I went with the crowds to the house of God and led them as they walked along,
a happy crowd, singing and shouting praise to God.
Why is my soul so sad?
Why am I so troubled?
I will put my hope in God, and once again I will praise, my savior and my God.
~Psalm 42:4-5 as shared by the Beloved Everybody Church
Earlier in the week a friend from seminary shared this translation of Psalm 42:4-5 with her congregation. I was moved by it and wanted to share it with you.
Psalm 42 is a psalm of lament, and the lament rings true with fresh meaning today. We too remember going to God’s house with crowds, singing and praising God together. Lament is part of our faith heritage. We are not supposed to act like everything is fine when it is not.
It’s hard not to be in the same physical space for worship, and we continue to strategize about when we’ll return to Grace for public worship. When we do, it will not look the same. This is hard.
For now, I hope you take advantage of the online opportunities listed below. Note that there is an in-person volunteer opportunity on Tuesday.
Let us know how you are. Email the church staff or call us to check in and share. We miss you and pray for you.
In Christ,
Catherine
Worship
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/mygpc.org
Or watch a recording later in the week: www.mygpc.org
Monday, May 11 from 8 – 8:15 am: Morning Prayer
Start the day on Zoom with prayer with Catherine Neelly Burton.
Join by computer/tablet/smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83434281239
Join by phone: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 834 3428 1239
Tuesday, May 12 at 10 am – IN PERSON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Volunteer at Giving the Basics from 10 am – Noon.
We’ve partnered several times with Giving the Basics, and we’re excited to serve again. We are limited to six people, and the first six people to email catherineatmygpc.org get to help this week. We’ll be sorting in their warehouse.
Giving the Basics provides free hygiene products throughout Wichita. Read more here: https://www.givingthebasics.org/wichita
Tuesday, May 12 at 2 pm: Parables – Tell me the Stories of Jesus with Martin Burch
Join our Executive Pastor Dr. Martin Burch in a parable study. This week the class focuses on the Parable of the Two Sons, Matthew 21:28-32.
Join by computer/tablet/smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85263639444
Join by phone: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 852 6363 9444
Wednesday, May 13: Youth Connection
Kirk Anderson sets up video connections with youth. If you have a youth in your family who wants to connect, contact Kirkatmygpc.org
Thursday, May 14 at 7 pm: Trivia Night!
Play trivia with us. Categories include: Bible Trivia, Grace Trivia, General Trivia. Play with a team within your home or pair up with a friend and text each other answers. The honor code applies to this game as we must trust one another not to look up answers online.
Join by computer/tablet/smartphone: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84399814411
Join by phone: +1 346 248 7799
Meeting ID: 843 9981 4411
MAY