Full Session minutes are available upon request.

• The Grace Session met on September 19 at 6:00 pm in the parlor. The meeting was opened with a devotional by Elyse Scholl.
• We received a bequest from the estate of Jacque Nagel. As is our policy, the bequest will be split into our three endowment funds: 50% to the general, 25% to the mission and ministry, and 25% to the facilities. We will set a date to celebrate this in worship and to give thanks.
• Scott Fraizer from the Grace Board of Trustees shared the results of the recent Grace audit.
• We discussed the report from our Ministry Architects consultant and will invite him to zoom with us at our October meeting.
• The Session reviewed two draft statements regarding LGBTQ welcome at Grace. Catherine will inform the congregation of this work through the enews – From the Pastor’s Desk.
• Financial reports were given and received. Other reports were received.
• The meeting was closed in prayer.

It’s hard to believe that we are already talking about the holiday season. However, it is that time now, and we want you to think about the Alternative Gift Market. This year’s market is Saturday, November 12, at Hillside Christian Church, as well as a mini market at our Church on Sunday, November 13 and 20.

Grace is championing two causes this year. The international cause is MOBILITY MATTERS which helps children in the Democratic Republic of Congo attain leg braces or other orthopedic devices to give greater mobility.  The second cause is a local one that is near and dear to our congregation – BUS MINISTRY.  Supporting this cause enables us to offer more day passes to those in need who depend upon the Wichita Transit System.

Join us at the Market this Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 at Hillside Christian Church, 8330 East Douglas Avenue. Encourage a friend to join you. See you Saturday!

Each month we invite you to participate in ‘yellow bag’ giving. This month our yellow bag donations go to the food pantry at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Wichita.

All non-perishable items are welcome, and these would be particularly helpful: canned fruit, applesauce, sugar, tuna, mayonnaise or miracle whip, ranch dressing, and ketchup. Take home a yellow bag when you’re in the building and bring it back with your donations.

Please be mindful not to donate open food packages, long out-of-date items, or items that do not have a long shelf life. Thank you to everyone who participates in this much-needed mission of Grace.

Are you looking for a way to serve at Grace, a way to connect with fellow Christ followers?  Below are some of the areas and ways to get involved.  Want to know more about any of these things?  Contact Catherine@mygpc.org Marburch@mygpc.org kirk@mygpc.org tyler@mygpc.org

Worship

• Worship Support
  • Help with technology at the 9:00 or 11:00 service
  • Worship Planning team: This team meets at 7:00 am every other Tuesday for study and creative planning
  • Arts Team: This team meets as needed to transform our worship spaces and building for different worship themes and seasons.
  • Ushers and Greeters: Welcome and serve those who come to worship each week.
• Worship Leadership
  • Join one of our musical ensembles: Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, Praise Band
  • Volunteer to read scripture or lead worship as a liturgist

Christian Discipleship

• Participate in Book Club.
• Join the Christian Discipleship Team. The team meets by zoom on the first Monday evening of the month.
• Volunteer to teach a class.
• Participate in Sunday School or a study group.
• Interested in working with our children and youth? We’ve got a place for you!  We have hands-on opportunities and behind-the-scenes ways to serve.  You can volunteer once or weekly.
• Jacob’s Learning Ladder: Learn how to become a volunteer in our preschool.
• Organic Prayer Group: Come pray at Grace on Wednesday mornings at 7 am.
• Prayer Team: Join the email prayer chain.

Mission and Ministry

• Lawn and Garden Teams
• Economy Corner: Volunteer to sort donations at GPC or work down at the store at First Presbyterian.
• Yellow Bags: Contribute to our drive each month.
• Refugee Team: Serve the refugee community of Wichita through regular or one-time volunteer efforts.
• Mission Distribution Team: This team meets monthly to study and then share the financial resources provided by the congregation.
• Alternative Gift Market: This annual fall effort connects us to vital missions around the world.
• Bus Tickets: We give out bus passes once a month to anyone in need.
• Become an office volunteer.
• Heartstrings: Provide and/or serve food for funeral receptions.
• Good Neighbor Team: This team works five-six times a year with the county to help with cleaning up the yard of someone who needs help and can’t afford it.
• Window Washers: Yes, there are volunteers who come to the church on Saturdays and wash the glass doors.