Deep Roots Dedication and Open House for JLL Renovations: September 29

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Deep Roots

 

One year ago we launched our Deep Roots Capital Campaign. In the first 12 months we shared $30,000 with community partners ($7500 each to Hyde Elementary, Adams Elementary, Robinson Middle School, and the International Rescue Committee.)  In addition, we underwent major renovations to Jacob’s Learning Ladder.

We want to celebrate this first year of the Deep Roots Campaign with a dedication of the JLL work and an Open House. We do this on Sunday, September 29.  On that day we dedicate these renovated spaces to God in worship, and we invite you to tour JLL.

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Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: September 13

Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community.  This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is on a weekend we meet the Friday before.  Volunteers and those receiving tickets begin to gather around 6:30 am in the Grace Alcove. Guests are greeted with smiles, coffee, water, and a place to sit. Tickets are distributed at 7:50 am.

We can always use volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, and ticket distribution.  Want to help?  Contact Kirk Anderson, kirk@mygpc.org or 684-5215.

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September Yellow Bag Sundays

Each month on the first Sunday you’re encouraged to take home a re-usable yellow grocery bag,

put some non-perishable items in it, and bring it back the next week, or soon thereafter.  For many years we sent food to Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church.  Mt. Vernon closed in July and their building was purchased by a Four Square Gospel Church that hopes to keep the food pantry going.  In September our offering goes to this ministry.  All non-perishable groceries are welcome.  Consider bringing cereal or toilet paper.

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Join the Choir!

Chancel and Bell Choir Seasons are approaching, and we would love for you to join us! We don’t require prior experience or particular skill.

Anyone can join either our chancel choir or bell choir and contribute to our ministry. Currently we have open spots in bell choir and are looking for more singers – especially men! Chancel Choir starts on Wednesday, August 28, at 7 pm, in the sanctuary, and Bells starts Thursday, September 5, at 5:30 pm, in the bell room on the top floor.

If you have questions talk to Sean Foster, or e-mail him at Sean@mygpc.org

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Watermark Event – Sarah Smarsh – September 9

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We are excited to welcome our neighbors, Watermark Books, back to Grace.  On Monday, September 9, at 6:30 pm, we host author Sarah Smarsh for the paperback release of her book Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth.  Heartland was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Kirkus Prize.  Smarsh lives in the Wichita area, and this book is a favorite of Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton’s.

This event is free with no book purchase necessary.  All are welcome.  In addition to inviting you to attend, we need you to volunteer.  We provide cookies and coffee and need hosts to offer treats to guests, as well as volunteers to greet at the doors.  We also need a crew to help stack chairs at the end of the event.  Contact Catherine Neelly Burton, catherine@mygpc.org or 316-684-5125 to volunteer.

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