Each month we invite members to fill a yellow reusable grocery bag to support a different mission in our community. In February our donations go to the Covenant Presbyterian Church Food Pantry.  Please bring non-perishable food to the church all month. If you bring canned food, try to look for cans with pop-tops, or consider bringing a can opener as a donation. If you bring food from your pantry, be sure to check the expiration dates. Finally, as you make purchases, think about how things go together – for instance, if you buy noodles, consider buying sauce too.

• The Grace Session met on December 20, 2021, in the Grace Parlor, with three Session members on Zoom.
• The meeting was opened and closed with prayer.
• Catherine shared about an initiative proposed by Brent Johnston (pastor at First Pres Wichita) to coordinate the Wichita area churches in a cooperative Lent. This would include a shared theme and a pulpit exchange. The Session was interested in participating and Catherine will pursue this.
• We celebrated the fun and successful Hanging of the Greens event.
• Covid protocols were discussed. No changes were made.
• Financial reports were given and received. Other reports were given. The nominating team will look for another deacon following the death of James Rea.
• Catherine gave an update on the November presbytery meeting.
• Martin gave an update on budget work for 2022.

On Sunday, February 13, we gather for one worship service at 10 am.  Following that service is our annual congregational meeting.  In that meeting the congregation will vote on the terms of call for Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton, hear a report and vote on a slate from the nominating team, receive the 2022 church budget, hear from staff, and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Annual reports are available in advance of the meeting.

The nominating team brings these names for election:

To serve as a deacon in the class of 2023: Bill Woolf

To serve a one-year term on the nominating team: Fred Heismeyer, Lib Hooper, Janet Rhoads

Annual reports are available in advance of the meeting >>

Kids Lead Sunday is February 13 at 10 am.  It’s a wonderful day of worship with Grace kids leading us and Jennifer Snook preaching. There’s still time for children to get involved. All kids ages 5-12 are invited to practice every Sunday at 10 am in the Excavation Station. The children are learning the books of the Old Testament. Please consider memorizing those books in support of our children.

Save the date for our Youth Talent Show. Join us in the Great Room at 7 pm on Sunday, February 27, for dessert and a talent show presented by church youth. This is a fund raiser for the summer mission trip, and you will have the opportunity to donate.