Pentecost is Sunday, May 23. Each year we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and as part of our celebration we receive the Pentecost Offering. The Pentecost Offering supports ministries with children and youth. Sixty percent of the offering goes to the national PCUSA, and 40% stays in our community. This year we split our local portion between Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Boys and Girls Club.
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In March we were able to send 40 care letters to Diversicare of Sedgwick. In April, 37 letters were delivered to the Women’s Crisis Center, and this week we sent 25 letters to the Union Rescue Mission men’s facility. In May we send letters of thanks and encouragement to the staff and nurses at Family Health and Rehab Center on Maize Road, reminding them of the value of their hard work and dedication to their patients.
Thanks to all who have supported this ministry over the past several months.
In May we partner with Giving the Basics Wichita for our Yellow Bag Drive and for an in-person volunteer opportunity.
From their website:
“Giving the Basics was founded in 2011 in Kansas City on the premise that no one should go without the basic items needed to be clean and live a normal life. Basic hygiene items such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, and toothpaste are essential for human dignity, self worth, and general good health. Unfortunately, these items are not covered by government assistance. Schools and food pantries are not able to stock hygiene items in quantities to fill this need.
Giving the Basics started its first affiliate program in Wichita, Kansas, in January 2019, and has grown by partnering with non-profit organizations and local schools to distribute personal care items. Giving the Basics distributes free hygiene products through a consistent monthly ordering process and works with nurses, teachers, social workers, counselors, administrators, local pantries, shelters, and other 501(c)3’s and the Wichita police department to determine how we can best serve the students in local Wichita schools and children and adults in need in the greater Wichita area.”
Donation barrels are located at the north and sanctuary entrances to Grace (Doors 1 and 6) as well as at the Jacob’s Learning Ladder office. Consider dropping off items anytime this month. The items needed are:
