All Grace Families are invited to the College Hill Park Playground for pizza at 6 pm on Sunday, June 5, for dinner, fellowship, and playtime. Feel free to come early and swim at the pool! Questions? Contact catherine@mygpc.org
Wichita is home to Alternative Gifts International (AGI). AGI was a pioneer in the world of alternative gift markets and continues to distinguish itself. AGI started in a Presbyterian Church in California in 1980. When AGI moved to Wichita it found a partner in Grace Presbyterian.
The concept of an alternative gift market is to provide individuals the chance to shop, not for products but for gifts that have a far-reaching impact. Instead of buying a tangible gift for someone, you donate in their honor to an organization. In the process you and the gift recipient learn about the work of that organization.
Many churches and organizations encourage this kind of giving. What distinguishes AGI is their commitment to finding ministries and organizations all over the world that might otherwise be overlooked. The research AGI does is incredible as they seek to support a wide range of mission.
Each year AGI sets up markets in communities where people can shop and learn. For many years Grace hosted the Wichita market. Since we gave up hosting, we’ve continued to participate by hosting a booth at each market.
There is no question that AGI is an incredible organization. The question is whether Grace is still committed to participating in the market. We are looking for someone or a group of people to take this on. If you are interested in leading this effort, talk to Catherine Neelly Burton, catherine@mygpc.org.
Leading involves a few hours of work each month August – October, and then a bigger time commitment at Market time in November, more like 10-12 hours. Grace members may continue to support and shop at the market whether or not we find a new leader.
This June we travel to Adventure Island for Vacation Bible School. We’ll meet a lighthouse keeper and a Puffin who will guide us through four days of fun. We’ll experience these Bible Stories:
- Moses and the Burning Bush
- The man whose friends lower him through the roof to Jesus
- Stories of things that are lost
- Easter Morning with Mary
Vacation Bible School is for children who’ve finished Kindergarten – Fifth grade. Go here to sign up >
If you are a Grace grandparent with a child who hasn’t finished Kindergarten, and you want your grandchild to participate, contact Catherine@mygpc.org We have volunteer opportunities for you.
We still need volunteers. If you can help for a day or all four days, contact Catherine@mygpc.org or call the church office, 316-684-5215.
It’s time to sign up for Vacation Bible School 2022!
Theme: Discovery on Adventure Island
Date: June 20-23
Time: 9 am – noon
Cost: $15 per child
VBS is for children who have finished kindergarten through fifth grade. Thank you! (Grace Grandparents of younger children, contact Catherine at Grace.)
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Egg Hunt: Easter Sunday, April 17
Gather on the south lawn of Grace Presbyterian Church for an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am on Easter morning, April 17. There are two areas set up for egg hunting: one for children five and under; one for children ages six-12.
The young at heart are encouraged to come and watch our Grace Kids and enjoy fellowship on the lawn.
