Adult Sunday School: October 3 and 10

Exodus

For two weeks in October our adult Sunday School class digs into the book of Exodus. Each Sunday the class studies the scripture from worship. The class is a mix of adults of all ages and enjoys looking at the text from lots of different angles. It’s a good place to ask questions and consider how the Biblical story intersects with your life.

The class meets at 10 am in the Grace Parlor.

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Session Minute Summary: August 16, 2021

  • The Grace Presbyterian Session met on August 16, 2021, in the Grace alcove and on Zoom.
  • The meeting was opened and closed with prayer.
  • Catherine shared news about a financial gift that will be given to the church by the end of the year. Staff has begun to brainstorm ways to best steward this gift and session broke into groups to discuss and share ideas.
  • Covid guidelines were discussed. The Session voted to keep them the same.
  • The Session discussed the gathering that took place on Sunday morning August 15 at 10 am and the upcoming gatherings.
  • Financial reports were given and received.
  • On recommendation from the Board of Trustees, the Session voted that the staff receive a 2% salary increase for the second half of the year, retroactive to the first of July. Catherine’s salary will not increase until there is a vote by the congregation because only the congregation can change her terms of call.
  • Bill Vavra and Pam Head reported on the Presbytery of Southern Kansas meeting that Grace hosted. Laurie Mulford was elected as the Presbytery treasurer at the meeting.
  • Tyler Morris has hired a new soprano section leader.
  • Building and grounds updates were reported on.
  • A report was heard on staffing and pay for Jacob’s Learning Ladder.
  • Full Session minutes are always available upon request.
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Adult Sunday School in September: Genesis

schoolThis September our adult Sunday School class digs into the book of Genesis. Each Sunday the class studies the scripture from worship. The class is a mix of adults of all ages and enjoys looking at the text from lots of different angles. It’s a good place to ask questions and consider how the Biblical story intersects with your life.

The class meets at 10 am in the Grace Parlor.

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Session Minute Summary: July 19, 2021, and August 1, 2021

July 19, 2021

  • The Grace Presbyterian Session met on July 19, 2021, in the church alcove and on zoom.
  • The meeting was opened and closed with prayer.
  • The session welcomed Emily Stoltz (Jacob’s Learning Ladder Director) and Nancy Morrow (Jacob’s Learning Ladder Assistant Director) to the meeting. Emily and Nancy shared the exciting news of a $60,000 sustainability grant JLL received.
  • The Covid safety protocols were discussed.
  • Catherine asked all Session members to attend the conversations at 10 am in the Great Room on August 15, 22, and 29.
  • Catherine appointed Carolyn Shaw to gather people to discuss the 9 am worship service.
  • Financial reports were given and received.
  • It was reported that Bryce Mulkey is our new 9 am worship band leader.
  • Other reports were shared.
  • Commissioners were elected for the August 14 presbytery meeting.
  • Full Session minutes are always available upon request.

August 1, 2021

  • The Session had a called meeting on Sunday, August 1 at 11:30 am, in the church parlor.
  • It was voted on to require masks for all people in the building, regardless as to vaccination status.
  • The meeting was opened and closed in prayer.

 

 

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Grace to the Wind Surge: September 11

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Join Grace friends and family for a night at the ball park. We have a block of tickets to see the Wichita Wind Surge play on Saturday, September 11, at 6:05 pm.  Tickets are $15 and come with $3 pre-loaded on them for the concession stand. Sign up and pay at Grace on Sundays August 22 and 29 or by calling the church office.

We’ll watch the game with friends from First Presbyterian Wichita, Westwood Presbyterian Wichita, and the Marion Presbyterian Church.

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