Please note that checks must be delivered or postmarked on or by December 31 to claim a charitable contribution deduction in 2023, even if the check is predated to 2023 or was written in 2023. Checks that are written, mailed, and postmarked in 2023 will be deducted in 2023 though they are not received by the church until 2024. You can also give online in 2023. Do that early enough for it to clear our credit or debit processor in 2023. In addition, be sure to wait to file your tax return until after you’ve received your statement from the church.
The Grace Book Club meets again on Tuesday, January 23, at 6:30 pm, in the Parlor. The book selection is On Our Best Behavior, by Elise Loehned. The book club is open to all. Contact Melissa Buteyn at englishteachmb@gmail.com or call the church office at 316-684-5215 for more information.
The Alternative Gift Market is Saturday, November 11, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Hillside Christian Church. We will also do a mini market at Grace on Sundays, November 12 and 19. Grace’s cause at this year’s market is Donkey Mobile Libraries. An estimated 45% of people ages 15 and older in Ethiopia cannot read. Ethiopia Reads’ programs make reading accessible for children and families through donkey-powered libraries and other activities. Please put this event on your calendar and do your holiday shopping early.
