Watermark Event – Sarah Smarsh – September 9

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We are excited to welcome our neighbors, Watermark Books, back to Grace.  On Monday, September 9, at 6:30 pm, we host author Sarah Smarsh for the paperback release of her book Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth.  Heartland was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Kirkus Prize.  Smarsh lives in the Wichita area, and this book is a favorite of Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton’s.

This event is free with no book purchase necessary.  All are welcome.  In addition to inviting you to attend, we need you to volunteer.  We provide cookies and coffee and need hosts to offer treats to guests, as well as volunteers to greet at the doors.  We also need a crew to help stack chairs at the end of the event.  Contact Catherine Neelly Burton, catherine@mygpc.org or 316-684-5125 to volunteer.

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A New Picture Directory

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As a church, Grace has changed significantly since the last church picture directory was completed five years ago. It is time for an update, and you are an integral part of the process!

We want 100% participation. Pictures are taken at the church September 25-28. Before pictures are taken, each family unit needs to sign up for a scheduled picture time.

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Sign Up

Signups are available Sunday mornings beginning August 18 and online: follow the link below. There is also a need for volunteers to help with signups, make phone calls, and serve as hosts on picture days. Sign up to volunteer on the sheets on the bulletin board by the coffee bar or contact Jo Wilkinson: redwoof58@yahoo.com or 316-323-3500.

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Blessing of the Backpacks: August 18

Join us in worship on August 18 for the Blessing of the Backpacks.  This is a way for our church to offer prayer and blessing for students, teachers, school staff, and families at the start of the school year.  We offer a blessing during both worship services.

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Sunday Morning Preaching Schedule for August 2019

August 4          

Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Luke 12:13-21.  We celebrate the Lord’s Supper in both services.

August 11    

We welcome Jo Ella Homan as our preacher.  Jo Ella serves the Presbyterian Church USA as the regional liaison to the Caribbean.  As our congregation and our presbytery explore partnerships with Presbyterians in Cuba, Jo Ella helps guide us.

August 18       

Catherine Neelly Burton preaches this day from Luke 12:32-40.  We celebrate the start of the school year with the Blessing of the Backpacks in each worship service.

August 25    

On this Sunday a portion of our congregation is on a church retreat.  Therefore, we have only One Worship Service at 10 am in the sanctuary.  Caitlin Hendrix is our preacher this day.  Caitlin is a PCUSA pastor who serves as a chaplain.  She and her family participate in Messy Church.

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Sunday Morning Schedule: August 2019

9 am           Worship in the Great Room

11 am         Worship in the Sanctuary

Worship at 9 am is in the Great Room and is led musically by our band.  The style is less formal than the 11 am service.  The 11 am service is in the Sanctuary and is led musically by our choirs.  The style is more traditional.

There is Sunday School for people of all ages on August 18.  There is a class for adults on August 11.  Adults are invited to the Steamer class on August 4 and 25.  Sunday School is at 10 am.

Adults

  • August 11:   All adults are invited to a class with the Reverend Doctor Jo Ella Holman. Jo Ella is the PCUSA mission coordinator for Cuba and the Caribbean. She preaches in both worship services this day.  Sunday School is a chance to hear more about what God is doing through the Presbyterian Church in Cuba.
  • August 18:   People of all ages are invited to the Great Room for a party!  As we look toward the fall the Christian Discipleship team is excited to get us ready for new classes and learning opportunities.
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