Session Minute Summary: December 21

The Grace Presbyterian Session met on December 21 on Zoom for its stated meeting.

  • The meeting was opened and closed with prayer.
  • The docket and minutes were approved.
  • The Session voted to remain online only for worship through the month of January. Groups of 15 or fewer may meet at the church.
  • Deep Roots work continues. The music office and volunteer office have new carpet.
  • Session received a report on pledges. Financial reports were given and approved.
  • The next Session meeting is January 25. A meeting was called for January 31 to examine new officers.
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Planned Giving Celebration

It’s time to celebrate!  We received a gift from the estate of Lois Fisher. The gift was designated to be used by the Mission Distribution Team, of which Lois was a part for many years. The gift is $84,000, which is more than the annual budget of the team. The team has a retreat planned for February 21 and will strategize how to share the money. You will hear more about this and  be asked to give input.

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Lenten Prayer Experience: March 7

On Sunday, March 7, you’re invited to an interactive prayer afternoon at Grace. The church is open from 3-5 pm, and you may come and go during that time. There are different prayer centers throughout the building where you can engage in prayer at your own pace.

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Matthew 25 Bible Study in Lent

This Lent you’re invited to a three-week Bible Study focused on Matthew 25.  In the fall of 2020, the Grace Session signed on to the PCUSA Matthew 25 initiative.  For three weeks in Lent, Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton leads a Bible study on Matthew 25 and an intro to the PCUSA initiative.

The class is on Wednesdays, February 24, March 3, March 10 at 6:30 pm.  Please let Catherine know if you have a strong preference for in person or Zoom.

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Thank You, Kitchen Team!

In December our Director of Food Ministries, Melaina Phares, had knee surgery.  During her recovery period an incredible group of volunteers have prepared lunch each day for Jacob’s Learning Ladder.  We give thanks for these volunteers: Chris Alexander, Trish Gealy, Lib Hooper, and Edith Tice.

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