Westminster Woods Women’s Retreat

Westminster Woods Women’s Retreat April 27-28

Westminster Woods is holding a Women’s Retreat on April 27 and 28. Amy Baumgartner is the retreat speaker. She shares Biblical examples of how God has called people so that we can gain a better understanding of the ways God calls us. You may arrive Friday, April 27, and spend the night, or drive over for the day on Saturday, April 28. The cost is $75 for Friday and Saturday and $50 for Saturday only. Scholarships are available from Grace. Contact Laurie Mulford lmulford@cox.net or Catherine Neelly Burton Catherine@mygpc.org with questions. Registrations are due by April 2, 2018.

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One Great Hour of Sharing

On Easter Sunday, April 1, we receive the One Great Hour of Sharing offering. Our offering goes to the Presbyterian Church USA to be used for disaster relief, food for the hungry, and education and empowerment for those in need. This money is given all over the world, including here in Kansas.  Last year after wildfires, the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance gave grants to help meet need in Ashland, Kansas.

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ADAMS ELEMENTARY MAP PAINTING PROJECT

Our church is a busy, caring congregation, and this spring is no exception. Our painting project is on this spring, and we are painting a 20 X 30 foot United States map for the students of Adams Elementary School.

Fifteen– twenty volunteers are needed Saturday, March 31, from 8:30 am – 12 pm. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board just to the right of the Deacons’ closet in the Narthex. We could also use a few volunteers on Friday, March 30, from at 2:30 – 4 pm to help prepare the site and to draw the outline of the map.

The exciting part of this project is that we provide curriculum ideas to the teachers for how the map may be used. For more information, contact Fred Heismeyer (fred@leadingandteaming.com or 479-841-1525). This project will last for many years and have a positive impact on hundreds of kids.

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Financial Peace University: Starts April 4

Imagine having no car payment or house payment; imagine having an emergency fund for the unexpected; imagine having vacations paid for before you take them. You don’t have to imagine it; plan for it!

Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan!

It teaches God’s ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. You learn how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Attend Financial Peace University, Dave Ramsey’s nine-week financial seminar.

The class meets Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm, starting April 4 in the Parlor. The cost is $93 per family, and child care is provided (registration required). Want to register or know more? You can call Martin Burch at 684-5215 or go to https://fpu.com/1062483 and sign up for Grace’s class.

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Maundy Thursday: March 29

Each year we gather to worship on Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter. On Maundy Thursday we commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper with the disciples.  Some years we worship with a Tenebrae service.  Last year we experienced the Living Last Supper drama.

In 2015 we did something new, and we’ll do it again this year. Recognizing that Maundy Thursday happened around a meal, you’re invited to share a meal together. In mid-March we begin sign-ups at the church.  Several Grace members open their homes that night. You sign-up for a home and bring a dish to share.  After a potluck supper those at the dinner share a short worship and communion service. Maundy Thursday is March 29.