April Preaching Schedule

April 3  

Geoff Snook preaches this Sunday, and we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Geoff wears many hats, including teaching our 3rd-5th grade Sunday School class. He is also a PCUSA pastor.

April 10  

We welcome Geoff Snook to the pulpit for a second Sunday.

April 17  

Catherine Neelly Burton returns from maternity leave and preaches this day.

April 24    

This is a ONE service Sunday with worship in the Great Room. Worship is led primarily by our children this day, and Catherine Neelly Burton preaches.  We had our first children-led worship in 2015, and the congregation was blessed by the leadership of our youngest disciples.

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April Sunday Morning Schedule

9 am          Worship in the Great Room

10 am        Education and Fellowship

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 ONE Children Led Service on April 24, in the Great Room at 10 am.

Here’s where you will find education and fellowship opportunities at 10 am in April.

CHILDREN AGES 0-Pre-K

  • A nursery is available all morning from 8:50 am–12:15 pm.  From 10 am–10:45 am, Colissa Fry leads a Sunday School lesson for these children.
  • Kindergarten – 2nd grade meets in room B10 (in the basement). Merodee Grannis and Kendall Drake teach using the Faithweaver curriculum.
  • 3rd grade – 5th grade meets in the Tower Room (on the 2nd floor). Geoff Snook and Dale Haury teach using the Faithweaver curriculum.

YOUTH

  • 6-8th graders meet in the Youth Center (downstairs)
  • 9-12th graders meet in the Youth Center (downstairs)

ADULTS

Two new short-term adult classes start April 3. Dr. Martin Burch and Steve Hooper teach April 3, 10 and 17.

  1. Early Christianity with Steve Hooper (Room 208: Steamers Room). Steve continues an exploration of the story of the early Christian Church. Everyone is welcome to join the class and explore with Steve.
  2. Taking Another Look with Martin Burch (Room 101). Join Martin in an examination of some stories from the Old Testament. Why study them? What do they say to us in a post-Christ world?

 

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Food Trucks: April 7

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Food Trucks Are Back April 7!

Join us on a new weeknight: Thursday, April 7, in the east Grace parking lot for dinner.

Local Food Trucks begin at 5:30 pm and go until about 7 pm. You buy your dinner, and we have tables set up for you to eat and enjoy fellowship. Bring a friend!

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Race with Grace 2016

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The weather is gettin’ better – find your running shoes and get ready to Race with Grace!

Youthville is hosting the Tough Road 4 Mile race on April 2, 2016, at 9:30 am.

Youthville has one of the longest running foster care programs in Kansas. No matter how much support a child in foster care receives, it can still be a “tough road” ahead.  This race is to honor these children, celebrate their courage, raise awareness and money to help even more children. All proceeds of the race benefit Youthville’s Kansas Kids fund to provide resources for vulnerable children and families. ​

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Contact Christy Vavra or Bill Hetrick for questions.​

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Thank you for the Cookies!

Thank you for baking and delivering cookies to our neighbors earlier this month. Enjoy these notes from church members who took cookies into the community:

  • It wasn’t easy finding the entrance to Robinson Middle School with all of the construction going on, but when I rang the bell and announced I was delivering cookies from Grace Presbyterian Church I got right in. I gave them to receptionist in main office. When she asked who they were for, I just told her for staff and teachers, and that we were glad they were in our neighborhood. I’m glad there was a card to accompany cookies so anyone could see who they were from. – Susan Fritzemeyer.
  • I went to Munger Station.  The lady simply said “how very thoughtful.  We’ll enjoy them. – Jean Stevens
  • I took cookies to Hyde and the office staff was very appreciative and thanked me several times for the cookies. – Anne Woolsey
  • I delivered cookies to the fire station on Edgemoor near Kellogg. I went directly after church and walked in a side door. All the trucks were there but I heard no voices and saw no signs of anybody being home. I saw what looked like an office in the back of the station and went through the door. The entire squad was in their kitchen/dining room having just finished lunch. Their eyes lit up as I walked in with the beautifully wrapped plate of cookies. I explained that the cookies were from Grace Presbyterian church and that we appreciate all they do for our community. And then I said “if we ever call you, come quick!” They all laughed and thanked me profusely for the cookies. That is a BIG station and we might need to send a bigger plate next year. – Linda Lindsly
  • I delivered to Susan’s Flowers and was met with surprise.  The young man there was also very pleased and said he would tell Susan of our generosity. – Esther Cummins
  • It was fun to deliver the beautifully packaged cookies.  At the three locations where I made deliveries,  the recipients responded with pleased surprise.  I am confident that  the people who worked at each place would have felt appreciated and sort of amazed to be remembered with kindness. – Carolyn Benefiel
  • I delivered cookies to three different places – all very different in their response. The Wesley ER was nurse appeared tired as I approached her desk and responded with a bright smile and a big “thank you” as I announced that I had cookies for her and the ER staff.   At my next stop – the Sedgwick County Health Department – the gentleman at the desk practically did a dance as he jumped out of his chair and said, “Wow! That’s totally awesome!” and gave me a hug. The reaction was a little different at the security station at the Sedgwick County Courthouse – the guard eyed my bright red package warily and announced that I needed to put it on the belt for screening and to open my purse. He was polite but still wary as I handed him the plate of cookies. I imagine the cookies did get scanned after all. – Cheryl Lyda
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