Thank you for the Cookies!

Thank you for baking and delivering cookies to our neighbors earlier this month. Enjoy these notes from church members who took cookies into the community:

It wasn’t easy finding the entrance to Robinson Middle School with all of the construction going on, but when I rang the bell and announced I was delivering cookies from Grace Presbyterian Church I got right in. I gave them to receptionist in main office. When she asked who they were for, I just told her for staff and teachers, and that we were glad they were in our neighborhood. I’m glad there was a card to accompany cookies so anyone could see who they were from. – Susan Fritzemeyer.
I went to Munger Station. The lady simply said “how very thoughtful. We’ll enjoy them. – Jean Stevens

I took cookies to Hyde and the office staff was very appreciative and thanked me several times for the cookies. – Anne Woolsey

I delivered cookies to the fire station on Edgemoor near Kellogg. I went directly after church and walked in a side door. All the trucks were there but I heard no voices and saw no signs of anybody being home. I saw what looked like an office in the back of the station and went through the door. The entire squad was in their kitchen/dining room having just finished lunch. Their eyes lit up as I walked in with the beautifully wrapped plate of cookies. I explained that the cookies were from Grace Presbyterian church and that we appreciate all they do for our community. And then I said “if we ever call you, come quick!” They all laughed and thanked me profusely for the cookies. That is a BIG station and we might need to send a bigger plate next year. – Linda Lindsly
I delivered to Susan’s Flowers and was met with surprise. The young man there was also very pleased and said he would tell Susan of our generosity. – Esther Cummins

It was fun to deliver the beautifully packaged cookies. At the three locations where I made deliveries, the recipients responded with pleased surprise. I am confident that the people who worked at each place would have felt appreciated and sort of amazed to be remembered with kindness. – Carolyn Benefiel

I delivered cookies to three different places – all very different in their response. The Wesley ER was nurse appeared tired as I approached her desk and responded with a bright smile and a big “thank you” as I announced that I had cookies for her and the ER staff. At my next stop – the Sedgwick County Health Department – the gentleman at the desk practically did a dance as he jumped out of his chair and said, “Wow! That’s totally awesome!” and gave me a hug. The reaction was a little different at the security station at the Sedgwick County Courthouse – the guard eyed my bright red package warily and announced that I needed to put it on the belt for screening and to open my purse. He was polite but still wary as I handed him the plate of cookies. I imagine the cookies did get scanned after all. – Cheryl Lyda

March Preaching Schedule

Sunday, March 6

The Grace Drama Team proclaims the word on this Sunday through a drama called Promises, Promises. The Lord’s Supper is celebrated.

Sunday, March 13

Joyce Daniel preaches at 11 am on this day. Joyce and her husband, Danny Daniel, are retired pastors from Arkansas City who have preached at Grace many times. The 9 am service is led by Grace members.

Sunday, March 20

On Palm Sunday, the 9 am service is led by Grace members. Danny Daniel preaches at 11 am.

Thursday, March 24

Maundy Thursday evening worship at 7 pm includes the Lord’s Supper. Scott Randle preaches this night.

Friday, March 25

Good Friday worship at noon is thirty minutes and includes music and scripture.

Sunday, March 27

Christ is Risen! On this Easter Sunday we celebrate our risen Lord with glorious music (including brass), beautiful art and flowers, the Lord’s Supper, and the word proclaimed. Jennifer Snook preaches this day.\

March Sunday Morning Schedule

9 am Worship in the Great Room

10 am Education and Fellowship

11 am Worship in the Sanctuary

Worship at 9 am is in the Great Room and is led musically by our band. The style is less formal than the 11 am service. The 11 am service is in the Sanctuary and is led musically by our choirs. The style is more traditional.

There is NO Sunday School on Easter, March 27.

Here’s where you will find education and fellowship opportunities at 10 am for the first three Sundays of March.

Children ages 0-Pre-K

A nursery is available all morning from 8:50 – 12:15 pm. From 10 – 10:45 am Colissa Fry leads a Sunday School lesson for these children.
Kindergarten – 2nd grade meets in room B10 (in the basement). Merodee Grannis and Kendall Drake teach using the Faithweaver curriculum and will use the children’s version of “The Way” during Lent.
3rd grade – 5th grade meets in the Tower Room (on the 2nd floor). Geoff Snook and Dale Haury teach using the Faithweaver curriculum and will use the children’s version of “The Way” during Lent.
Youth
6-8^th graders meet in the Youth Center (downstairs)
9-12^th graders meet in the Youth Center (downstairs)

Adults

We continue a 6-week Lent Study. The study is “The Way” by Pastor Adam Hamilton. Adults may choose from 3 classes. The book for the series costs $13.

Room 209 (The Steamers Room) – An ongoing class where all are welcome.
Lent Study taught by Tom Rhoads.
Room 101 – A short-term study group taught by Bill Woolf.
Room 103 – A short-term study group taught by Hal Welch.
The Study – A group for Grace Young Adults 40 and under.

Growing in Faith: Sunday Mornings in March

The Christian Discipleship Team invites you to Sunday School during Lent. We have two classes that begin March and run for six weeks. Classes meet from 10-10:45 am.

Discovering Our Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual gifts are not our talents or skills. They are the grace of God at work within us, given to build and strengthen community and to meet the needs of those around us. We have been gifted. We have been given a purpose. Explore those possibilities in the body of Christ.
Join us during the Sundays in Lent. Discover your gifts. Talk about your gifts with others. Strive together to understand your gifts and how you can use them to serve God, neighbor, and world.
Martin Burch, Carolyn Shaw, and Dave McIntire lead this class which meets in Room 103. This class asks for a full time commitment of all 6 weeks. If you’re out of town once it will still work, but this is not a ‘drop in’ class.

Voices from South Africa

In the 1980’s Christians in South Africa began to write a statement of faith. This was during apartheid, and this statement condemned racism. It’s primary themes are of unity, reconciliation, and justice, all rooted in the reconciling work of Jesus Christ. This statement of faith became known as the Belhar Confession, and the Presbyterian Church USA adopted it into our Book of Confessions in 2016. This is the first confession in our confessions to come from the global south.
Join Catherine Neelly Burton in exploring the Belhar Confession. Study books are available to purchase for $5. You are not required to have a book to participate. This class meets in the chapel.

A Cookie Thank You!

Thank you!

Thank you for baking and delivering cookies to our neighbors earlier this month. Enjoy these notes from church members who took cookies into the community:

It wasn’t easy finding the entrance to Robinson Middle School with all of the construction going on, but when I rang the bell and announced I was delivering cookies from Grace Presbyterian Church I got right in. I gave them to receptionist in main office. When she asked who they were for, I just told her for staff and teachers, and that we were glad they were in our neighborhood. I’m glad there was a card to accompany cookies so anyone could see who they were from. – Susan Fritzemeyer.
I went to Munger Station. The lady simply said “how very thoughtful. We’ll enjoy them. – Jean Stevens
I took cookies to Hyde, and the office staff was very appreciative and thanked me several times for the cookies. – Anne Woolsey
I delivered cookies to the fire station on Edgemoor near Kellogg. I went directly after church and walked in a side door. All the trucks were there, but I heard no voices and saw no signs of anybody being home. I saw what looked like an office in the back of the station and went through the door. The entire squad was in their kitchen/dining room having just finished lunch. Their eyes lit up as I walked in with the beautifully wrapped plate of cookies. I explained that the cookies were from Grace Presbyterian Church and that we appreciate all they do for our community. And then I said, “If we ever call you, come quick!” They all laughed and thanked me profusely for the cookies. That is a BIG station, and we might need to send a bigger plate next year. – Linda Lindsly
I delivered to Susan’s Flowers and was met with surprise. The young man there was also very pleased and said he would tell Susan of our generosity. – Esther Cummins
It was fun to deliver the beautifully packaged cookies. At the three locations where I made deliveries, the recipients responded with pleased surprise. I am confident that the people who worked at each place would have felt appreciated and sort of amazed to be remembered with kindness. – Carolyn Benefiel
I delivered cookies to three different places – all very different in their response. The Wesley ER nurse appeared tired as I approached her desk and responded with a bright smile and a big “thank you” as I announced that I had cookies for her and the ER staff. At my next stop – the Sedgwick County Health Department – the gentleman at the desk practically did a dance as he jumped out of his chair and said, “Wow! That’s totally awesome!” and gave me a hug. The reaction was a little different at the security station at the Sedgwick County Courthouse – the guard eyed my bright red package warily and announced that I needed to put it on the belt for screening and to open my purse. He was polite but still wary as I handed him the plate of cookies. I imagine the cookies did get scanned after all. – Cheryl Lyda