Monthly Archives: August 2021

music

Join the Chancel Choir! Join the Bell Choir!

The music ministries at Grace are gearing up for a new season with our choir and bell choir. The choir starts rehearsals on Wednesday, September 1, 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. If you like to sing, we would love to have you join us at any point in the season!

The bell choir will be starting rehearsals on Wednesday, September 8 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!

 

The Life and Work of Paul by Rodney Peters

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The Reverend Rodney Peters faithfully served the church of Jesus Christ as a pastor for many years. Some of those years were spent as an associate pastor at Grace Presbyterian. Rodney died in 2018 having written but not completely finished a book. The book is The Life and Work of Paul: A Study Guide. His wife Sandy was compelled to finish the formatting and have it published. She shared a copy with Grace.

The book is available online including through Westbow Press here >

In addition, the church has a copy you may borrow.

Session Minute Summaries

Session Minute Summary: July 19, 2021, and August 1, 2021

July 19, 2021

  • The Grace Presbyterian Session met on July 19, 2021, in the church alcove and on zoom.
  • The meeting was opened and closed with prayer.
  • The session welcomed Emily Stoltz (Jacob’s Learning Ladder Director) and Nancy Morrow (Jacob’s Learning Ladder Assistant Director) to the meeting. Emily and Nancy shared the exciting news of a $60,000 sustainability grant JLL received.
  • The Covid safety protocols were discussed.
  • Catherine asked all Session members to attend the conversations at 10 am in the Great Room on August 15, 22, and 29.
  • Catherine appointed Carolyn Shaw to gather people to discuss the 9 am worship service.
  • Financial reports were given and received.
  • It was reported that Bryce Mulkey is our new 9 am worship band leader.
  • Other reports were shared.
  • Commissioners were elected for the August 14 presbytery meeting.
  • Full Session minutes are always available upon request.

August 1, 2021

  • The Session had a called meeting on Sunday, August 1 at 11:30 am, in the church parlor.
  • It was voted on to require masks for all people in the building, regardless as to vaccination status.
  • The meeting was opened and closed in prayer.

 

 

Yoga at Grace: Tuesdays in September

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Amy Waliczek (200hr RYT) is offering a free yoga class at Grace.  Join Amy beginning Tuesday, September 7, at 6:30 pm in the Great Room for an all levels four-week yoga series.

We work with the fundamentals of yoga poses (asanas) and breath work (pranayama).

Yoga facilitates an opportunity to become more flexible and stable and balanced. This helps not just within the physical body but also the mind and your everyday life.

What you need:

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Yoga mat (I will bring some extra mats for those who do not have one.)
  • Chairs are provided for those who cannot get up and down off of the  floor.
  • A beach towel or blanket

If you have questions please contact Amy at amywaliczek@hotmail.com or 316 841 5169.

There is a waiver that all participants must sign.

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Grace to the Wind Surge: September 11

Join Grace friends and family for a night at the ball park. We have a block of tickets to see the Wichita Wind Surge play on Saturday, September 11, at 6:05 pm.  Tickets are $15 and come with $3 pre-loaded on them for the concession stand. Sign up and pay at Grace on Sundays August 22 and 29 or by calling the church office.

We’ll watch the game with friends from First Presbyterian Wichita, Westwood Presbyterian Wichita, and the Marion Presbyterian Church.