Deep Roots: Adams Elementary School

Deep RootsOn Tuesday, March 18, we had the joy of presenting a check for $7500 to our neighbors at Adams Elementary School. Adams is located at 1002 N Oliver Street. Adams is close to full capacity, and when we contacted their principal Terry Manning last fall to ask about their needs, she expressed their desire for an outdoor classroom. When classes are full it’s especially nice to get outside for a lesson. Our gift allows Adams to establish this class.

Thank you for your continued generosity and gifts to the Deep Roots Campaign.

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Economy Corner

We give thanks for the Economy Corner Ministry. Grace partners with First Presbyterian in running Economy Corner, a secondhand store on the First Presbyterian property at Central and Broadway. Grace and First volunteers staff the store.

If you want to donate clothing to Economy Corner, please drop it off at Grace.  We receive a percentage of the proceeds from Economy Corner, and all money we receive is given away.

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Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: March 15

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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Compost!

On Sunday, February 24, we started two indoor compost tubs. Children and youth are invited to bring compostable items to add to the tubs from March 3 – April 14. Compostable items include: leaves, grass clippings, fruit and vegetable peels, egg shells, coffee grounds, and tea bags. Take note of our compost tubs in both of our Sunday morning worship spaces.

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Make a Difference Today and Tomorrow: Planned Giving Luncheon, Sunday, March 24

You’re invited to lunch with the Planned Giving Team on March 24, from 12:15-1:15 pm, in the parlor.  Lunch is $5 and is catered by College Hill Deli.  Over lunch we’ll hear about Donor Advised Funds and their advantages.  We’ll also hear about the ways our endowments are at work and what opportunities for giving are available to everyone.

RSVP for lunch by calling Grace, 684-5215.

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