Why Do We Do Mission Work?
By Kirk Anderson, Director of Student Ministry
Monday, April 4th, Ben Hackler,
Bryson Hackler and Adam Lancelot
spoke to the Deacons requesting that
the money donated from the Fifth
Sunday donation in May go towards
this year‟s
Mission trip. They
shared where we are going,
Copperhill, Tennessee; how many are
going, 20-30; what is the money used
for, travel expenses, food, and
scholarships for those who cannot
afford to pay their portion; and what
we will be doing, home repair, working
with children and whatever else they
ask us to do. They also spoke about
what their past mission trips have
meant to them. Ariana Moll was
unable to attend, but she sent a letter
expressing her thoughts on her
mission trips and with her permission I
am reprinting it:
As a member of Grace‟s Youth Group, I to help those who are less fortunate
have been on four mission trips;
than we are. These mission trips only
including Juarez, Mexico; New Orleans,
last for a week, but the impact they have
Louisaiana; Benton Harbor, Michigan;
on all of our lives, at least the impact
and Navajo Nation, Cedar Springs,
they have had on my life will last a
Arizona. On each of these trips, I have
lifetime. This year‟s trip will be no
learned something new about my faith
different, we will have many new people
and about my fellow youth members.
coming and they are all amazing. I have
It‟s hard to put into words just how
taken the time to get to know many of
much of an impact these trips made on
them throughout this year and they all
my life. During these trips, my youth
hold a special place in my heart. I say
group changed from a group of people I this because it is the reason we are
saw every Sunday to a family that I
asking that the Fifth Sunday offering go
could count on every hour of every day.
to our Mission rip funds; so that we can
I found the place where I could be
make sure this trip is as amazing as
myself and truly find out what it means
every other trip and so that we can
to be a Christian among all of these
extend this awesome experience to
fellow teenagers. My favorite part about
anyone who wants to go.”
our group is how different we all are
Your donation changes lives and I
from one another. These trips allow us
Fifth Sunday
to explore our faith in a new way; they hope you will support this
th
donation
and
the
June
5
Car
Wash.\
allow us to truly connect with each
other and with God by working together
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SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE
By Laura McFall
I HEARD A REALLY GREAT STORY THE OTHER DAY.
I WAS TALKING WITH CLAUDIA PEEBLER. CLAUDIA, A LITERACY SPECIALIST,
HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN OUR TUTORING PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP WITH HYDE
ELEMENTARY SINCE THE BEGINNING, 13 YEARS AGO. SHE ASSESSES THE KIDS
WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM TWICE EACH YEAR—AT THE BEGINNING
ND
AND AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. SHE WAS TELLING ME ABOUT A 2
GRADE BOY I WILL CALL JOEY.
During his assessment in the fall,
Joey had been ranked as reading at
the beginning 1st grade level. The
kids are given a paragraph which
begins at a very easy reading level
and progresses up through each
level of difficulty. Each child is asked
to read the paragraph aloud, starting
at the beginning, and stopping when
they can‟t read any further. This is
one way in which an individual‟s
„reading level‟ is determined. Last
fall, Joey read two or three lines and
stopped, saying, “I can‟t read any
more.” He hadn‟t reached the first
grade reading level yet. Thus, Joey
began his tutoring adventure.
Thirteen kids walk over from Hyde
Elementary, accompanied by a
teacher, the principal or another staff
member. They‟re met at the door by
Anne Woolsey, the Tutoring Team
leader, and after a quick bathroom
break, they head down to Fellowship
Hall for a snack. Each participant has
their own tutor for the whole school
year, and after snack, they meet
together, one-on-one for about an
hour.
Tutors are just regular people. Many
are retirees. Most don‟t come from
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email: [email protected]
5002 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67208
316.684.5215
CAR WASH
JULY 5TH
Supporting the
Mission Trip\
www.mygpc.org
NONPROFIT ORG
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From the Associate Pastor...
By Jerry Hilton, DMin, Interim Pastor
By Catherine Neelly, Associate Pastor
AS WE COME TO THE CLOSE OF OUR TIME WITH YOU HERE AT GRACE, IT IS OUR HOPE AND
PRAYER THAT YOU HAVE ENJOYED A BLESSED LENT AND EASTER SEASON. EUGENE PETERSON HAS
SAID THAT EASTER REPRESENTS A RESURRECTION TRIANGLE:
WHAT IS WORSHIP? WHEN DOES WORSHIP BEGIN?
WORSHIPPING GOD IS OUR CHIEF END, AT LEAST ACCORDING TO THE
FOUNDATIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. STILL, THAT DOESN’T ANSWER
THE QUESTION, “WHAT IS WORSHIP?” IS IT A SERVICE, A LIFESTYLE, A PLACE?
1) The resurrection of Jesus Christ described in John 20;
2) The resurrection of all God‟s people proclaimed in Revelation 20; and,
One of my favorite answers is that worship is what we were created to
do. When we worship, really worship, we can feel a connection with God
that reflects the rhythms of creation.
3) The resurrection life that is taking place now in you and me which Paul talks
about in Colossians 3. That scripture is the focus of our Easter Sunday Morning
Worship Celebrations.
When does worship begin and end?
The reality of all three brings God‟s people together in wonder, worship, and praise.
On one hand this is a Kairos question, and on the other hand it‟s a Chronos question. By Kairos question I mean that
it‟s in God‟s time, and a life of worship doesn‟t have set start and end times. Worshipping and being in God‟s presence
happens at its own pace. By Chronos time I mean chronological set times and perimeters. Our whole lives can and
should be worship, but we need specific times and places to gather together to intentionally worship God.
CHRIST IS RISEN!
HE IS RISEN INDEED!
Mary and I cannot thank you enough for all the many kindnesses which have come our way from you. Truly, words fail
us as we seek ways to express our gratitude to all the members of this great congregation, the staff, the Session,
Deacons, and leadership of the church. God has blessed this place with some of the most dedicated, Christ-centered,
and gifted people in the world. To be sure, there are challenges that lie ahead…but that is true of every church, every
family, every person. There is nothing that stands in the way of GPC moving to follow Christ in creative, imaginative,
and spirit-led discipleship.
We are scheduled to take up residence in Wimberley, Texas about the middle of May. We would always love to see
you when you are down that way. Just let us know…and as someone likes to say…”we‟ll leave the light on for you.”
God bless you, good friends…now and in the years ahead.
In Christ,
email: [email protected]\
At GPC we gather three times on Sunday morning for worship, 8:15, 9:30, and 11:00. While I see clear points when
worship begins, I do not get a sense that the worshipping congregations always agree with me. I think that worship
begins when you enter the worship space, either the Great Room or Sanctuary. This means that worship is happening
when the prelude or opening song begins. I think that the name “call to worship” in the sanctuary services is a
misnomer, as we are already in worship before that time; there is no need to call us.
I do not mean that you have to enter the Sanctuary or Great Room and begin praying or studying scripture, but I
encourage you to consider what it means to be in worship once you enter that sacred time and place set apart. Do you
hear the prelude with new ears? Do you see those around you with new eyes?
While all of this talk about worship is nice, you might be wondering about the practical side of things, like what‟s going
to happen after Jerry leaves and before we get a new interim. Well, we‟ll keep worshipping, that‟s one thing I know for
sure. Other than that, we‟ll see. In the between period I of course can‟t do everything that two ministers do, but I ask
you to trust and encourage me.
I look forward with a sense of adventure to the coming months. I know that God will continue to move among us.
email: [email protected]\
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Best Years
THURSDAY, MAY 5TH
This is your chance to learn about two very special people. Dr. Kevin and Mrs.
Rebecca Miller are our very special guests at Best Years on May 5th. Mrs.
Miller is Guelda Chism‟s daughter. She and her husband share their mission
experience providing medical treatment and gifts to a Ugandan village last fall.
Best Years welcomes all adults to come and enjoy fun, fellowship and great
programs. Activities begin at 10:00 a.m. with fellowship and work on our
service projects. The program begins at 11:00 followed by a nutritious meal
($6.50 at the door or you may bring your own lunch). Firm reservations are
needed for lunch by calling Judy Voncannon, 733-5931, by noon on Monday,
February 28th. If you don‟t wish to stay for lunch, you are welcome to come
and enjoy just the program. Don‟t miss this chance of a lifetime.\
Men’s
Breakfast
SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH
Please join us for the Grace Men‟s
Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. in the Great
Room.
Men‟s Breakfast is usually the last
Saturday of the month. This month
we‟re combining the May and June
breakfasts. We always have an
interesting program, good food, and
great fellowship.
Invite a friend from inside or outside
Grace.\
New Journey
MAY 14TH
New Journey is a group of widows
and widowers who come together for
fellowship and learning
opportunities. The group is open to
any widow or widower—even if
you‟re not a Grace member. We
meet in room 103 the second
Saturday of the month. Our next
meeting is Saturday, May 14th from
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. If you have
questions, call Esther Cummins,
687-9435, or Paula Lancelot,
350-4797.\
HOW TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE
Send your text along with a completed Communication Propagation Request
(CPR form) to [email protected] or leave it in the bin outside the bookkeeper‟s
office. CPR forms can be filled out online at www.mygpc.org (behind the Member
Web) or pick one up by the bookkeeper‟s office.
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Session Notes
Come One,
Come All
AFRICAN FELLOWSHIP: ANNUAL
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOP
SATURDAY,
APRIL 30TH, NOON TO 4:00 P.M.
“BEHOLD, HOW GOOD AND PLEASANT IT
IS WHEN BROTHERS DWELL IN UNITY.”
~PSALM 133
Join us for our annual workshop on
Domestic Violence exploring The
Hidden Foundations of Domestic
Violence. Come and dialogue with
Africans and other immigrant
survivors of Domestic Violence.
Discussion includes: education and
awareness, signs of domestic
violence, what to do for yourself or
to help a victim, providing
appropriate services, legal and
immigration issues, local resources,
and a survivors forum.
Africa and Friends of Africa Agape
International Fellowship (AAIF),
sponsored by One Stop Agape, Inc.,
meets monthly on the last Saturday
of the month. Join in worship with a
diverse group of Africans, African
Americans, friends from Grace and
other local churches. Missionaries,
exchange students, visitors to and
from Africa, expatriates, and all
American friends of Africa are
welcome. Contact Rosemary
Njoroge for more information,
390-0840.\
DEADLINE FOR THE JUNE/JULY ISSUE OF OUR GRACE FAMILY:
TUESDAY, MAY 17TH\
FROM THE APRIL 18TH SESSION
MEETING.
Session met for communion and
devotions in the Chapel prior to the
regular meeting.
\ Joyce Crouch was accepted as a
new member. Recognized the
passing of Crystal Brazier Cross,
Peggy Daniel, and Tom
Whitmer. Approved the baptism
of Ellie Marie Juhnke for Sunday,
April 24th, 2011.
\ Committee on Ministry
approved Catherine Neelly as
Moderator of Grace‟s Session
effective after May 8th.
\ Adopted and Approved job
descriptions for: Financial
Administrator, Director of
Children‟s Ministry, Organist,
Director of Food Service, and
Choir Accompanist.
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March giving declined, but yearto-date comparisons show we
are doing well. All matured CD
funds have been moved to the
Bond Timing Service account.
Amazing Grace funds are
coming in with regularity.
Scott Randle and Marian Vavra
are serving as Grace‟s contact
people for Leadership Summit,
August 11th and 12th.
Received a business plan and
budget for Rosemary Njoroge‟s
projects.
Reviewed the Pastor Nominating
Team report.
Interim Pastor Search Team is
interviewing candidates.
The Reveal Team will be sending
out information to the
congregation on how to
participate.
The Pastor Nominating Committee
(PNC) has been meeting weekly for
many months. It is a challenging and
informative process. Recently we
began initial telephone interviews.
Candidates are also allowed time to
question us. One pastor asked, “If
Grace were to totally disappear
tomorrow, who would miss it besides
the members?”
In June, Home Fellowships with
the Interim Pastor and Associate
Pastor in attendance to begin.
More planned when the new
Head of Staff comes on board.
\ Pulpit Supply needs to fill May
22nd and June 12th.
\ Approved Christy Vavra and
Judy Ney as Presbytery
Commissioners for June 14th
meeting in Garden City.
\ Approved asking for donations
to complete at least six
Presbytery of Southern Kansas
Disaster Response Clean-up
kits. Robin Bissey is contact
person. Kits to be sent to the
June Presbytery meeting.
\ Approved collecting a Love
Offering for Jerry and Mary
Hilton on May 1st.
Next Session Meeting: May 16th.\
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Per Capita
Pastor Search
How would you answer that
question? It was easy to think of
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many ways the community at large
would miss our presence. At the
same time we are continuing to
review more Personal Information
Forms (PIFs), and if you have
checked out our bulletin board you
will see there is quite a stack. We
are working diligently and ask that
you pray for our discernment and
your patience. Follow our progress
on the church website
(www.mygpc.org).\
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!
As a PC(USA) church, each year we
pay per capita that supports the
church and its missions at the
national, synod and presbytery
levels. This year‟s per capita is $30
per active member. If you‟d like to
contribute to this cost for yourself
and your family, mark your check for
$30 per person per capita and
place it in the offering plate or mail
into the church office.\
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Our Mission Dollars At Work
Mission funds available for distribution in April totaled $2,463.07. The
Mission Distribution Team distributed the funds as follows:
\
$750 to support three missionaries: The Jerry Hurd Family,
Don and Wei Hong Snow, and Dr. Katie Rhoads.
\
$500 to support Grace‟s Helping Hands program.
\
$120 towards the purchase of a laptop for our sister Presbytery
in Mexico.
\
$1100 to sponsor ten Young Adults on the YaYas Mexico
Mission Trip.
Let’s Mess with
Texas
Sunday, May 1st, we celebrate Jerry
Hilton‟s ministry here as Interim
Pastor, and send Mary and Jerry off
with our best wishes. Plan to come
enjoy a Texas BBQ following the
11:00 a.m. service. Wear Texas
attire, if you have it. Jerry‟s last
Sunday with us is May 8th.\
Total Disbursement: $2,470 (Remaining Balance: -$6.93)
If you have a heart for serving others and would like to become part of the
Mission Team please contact Cheryl Lyda, 260-2016, [email protected].
Members are especially needed on the Hands-On Mission Team and the
Education and Advocacy Team.\
Love Wichita
SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH
On Saturday, April 30th, we have
an opportunity to touch the heart
of Wichita and participate in
LOVE Wichita. God is calling us
to seek the peace and prosperity
of the city (Jeremiah 29:7) and to
answer his call. Volunteers are
needed from 8:00 a.m. to Noon
and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Several
projects need donations of items.
For Food 4 Kids:
\ Individual fruit cups,
\ individual pudding cups,
\ fruit drinks,
\ individual small packages
of
cookies,
\ packages of peanut butter and
crackers.
Wichita Children’s Home:
\ Boys
boxer shorts,child’s
small to adult sizes
\ Girls panties, child’s small to
adult sizes
\ Board games
\ card games.
For the Veteran’s Hospital
Hygiene Kits (for both men
and women):
\ Disposable razors,
\ wash cloths,
\ toothpaste (travel size),
\ toothbrushes,
\ combs,
\ body wash,
\ deodorant,
\ body lotion.
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Prayer Service
WEDNESDAY MAY 11TH AT 6:00 PM IN THE SANCTUARY
Why a prayer service? Early in April, I (Catherine) attended a prayer service for
the Synod of Mid America. The synod is in transition and we prayed for our
future leadership, our future plans, and that the Spirit will guide us.
As I sat there I thought, “we should be doing this at Grace.” As we prepare
for another interim and an installed pastor, we should be praying for this
process, the teams working, and the people God is preparing to lead us.
Gathering together for prayer and worship is one of the most important things
we can do as a congregation.
Donna Hetrick and I will lead this short service that includes prayer, scripture,
and song. If you cannot be here with us, pray along with us, wherever you
are.\
Reach Out
The Outreach Team is coordinating
with Session, Deacons, and the
Communication Team about how
best to follow up with visitors, with
members who have not been
attending recently, and with others
who might be looking for a church
home.
We are called to reach out by being
friendly to guests, to members of
our congregation we meet during
the week whom we haven't seen in
worship recently, and to our friends
who are not members and may not
have a church home. We are not
expected to give a sales pitch, just
to be friendly.\
Contact Virginia Smith,
[email protected], to
get involved. Items may be left
in the donation box in the hall
outside the Great Room. Please
help with your time and items.\
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Jacob’s Learning
Ladder Preschool and
Adventure Club
ENROILLING NOW FOR SUMMER
Call 618-4189 for more
information or stop by the
Early Childhood Office.\
Adult Sunday
Classes
9:30 a.m.
Room 205 Cruisers
Room 206 Windjammers
Help Us Carry the Load
TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE A WEEK TO REMEMBER!
JESUS CHRIST BOOT CAMP 2: THE PARABLES OF
JESUS.
Grace is gearing up to host our annual Vacation Bible
School outreach. Camp is scheduled for June 20th through 24th, 9:30 a.m.
to Noon.
Recruitment has begun and we need the assistance of many volunteers to
make this outreach a success. Positions are widely varied: Fort Leaders who
work directly with the children, Mess Hall helpers, craft leaders, and much
more.
Please pray for this special ministry and its leader. Prayerfully consider your
contribution to VBS 2011. Your decision to help support this outreach can
make a difference in the life of a child! For more information, please contact
Merodee Grannis, 618-4189, Jessica Fleeman, 681-3925, or Kristi Williams,
618-1115.\
Room 209 Steamers
11:00 a.m.
Parlor\
Women's
Bible Study
Jerry Hilton leads Lesson 8 on
Revelation. We meet in Room 103
April 27th, at 1:00 p.m. For our
May meeting, we are invited to a
brunch at First Presbyterian on May
11th at 9:30 a.m.. For information
and reservations, call 788-2303.\
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Middle High
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Come explore the scripture and God‟s word with Aimee and Scott Moll,
Sundays in the Teen Center after the 2nd Service.
May 1st: Always Available
May 8th and 15th: One is the Loneliest Number
May 22nd: Promotion Sunday
YOUTH GROUP
Come experience an exciting hour of games, discussion and exploration of this
thing we call Christianity. Charlene Randle and Kirk Anderson lead a lively
period on Wednesday nights from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. This month we continue
our unit on Suffering. Come down to the Teen Center after Soul Food dinner
and be prepared to catch fire!
May 4th:
May 11th: Dessert Night: Walk to Dairy Queen.\
Senior High
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sam Moyers leads us in May. Sunday School begins at 10:45 a.m. in the
Teen Center. For more information, please contact Kirk Anderson.
(SENIOR HIGH FELLOWSHIP)
All Senior High students are welcome to stay after church on Sundays for
food, fellowship, games and discussion. Join us in the Great Room at noon as
we share lunch, then enter into our youth group time which usually ends
between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Kirk
Anderson.
May 1st: Revelation: Rapture Alert! Rapture Alert!
May 8th: Mother’s Day: No Youth Group
May 15th: Revelation: Reading the Back of the Book
May 22nd: Revelation: Lost
May 29th: Memorial Day Weekend: No Youth Group.\
Something to
Celebrate
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Financial Outlook
2011 Expense and Income
compared to Budget
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an education background. But
they‟ve been trained (by Claudia
Peebler, among others), given
resources with which to do a good
job and are committed to children.
They have two-and-a-half hours to
spare each week and they have room
in their hearts to let one more child
into their life. Joey‟s tutor is one of
these regular people.
Claudia was at Grace because the
tutoring year is winding down, and
it‟s time to see how each participant;
did this year. Joey‟s assessment
shows he is now reading at a third
grade level. Claudia laughed when
she told me how Joey declared, “I‟m
the best reader in my class!”
Whether Joey‟s self-assessment is
correct or not, Claudia‟s is. As she
notes, Joey now identifies himself as
a reader. What a blessing to Joey—a
blessing now, and a blessing for the
rest of his life.
This isn‟t just Joey‟s story. Or
Claudia‟s. Or Joey‟s tutor‟s. Or
Grace Presbyterian‟s. This is God’s
story. Yes, this church is a place that
welcomes children, builds
relationships with them, and gives
them confidence and a sense of
accomplishment as they learn to
read. We do this because we are a
part of God‟s story; the story that
calls us to love, not in word or
speech, but in truth and action [1
John 3:18]. Together we act in
God‟s love and make a difference in
this world, one life at a time. That‟s
something to celebrate.\
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Don’t Miss
This Event!
Mark your calendars and make
reservations.
$70,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
Budget Avg.
$30,000
Expense
$20,000
Income
$10,000
$0
Jan.
Feb. Mar. Apr. May June
July
Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov.
The monthly Operating Expenses do not include expenses covered by other
sources of income. The salaries of the Director of Student Ministry and the
Associate Pastor are covered by the Amazing Grace Campaign.\
We Need Your Help!
Time flies, doesn‟t it? It‟s been three years since we took the REVEAL survey
as a congregation. As you may recall, REVEAL was designed to help us
determine how we‟re doing as a church—are we providing the tools: worship
experiences, ministries and educational offerings, needed to experience
spiritual growth? Survey results from 2008 have been used to shape the
opportunities available today.
It‟s time to see how we‟re doing. Have the changes we made been
worthwhile? How can we further enhance what we‟re doing to bring forth the
kingdom of God here at Grace?
Every person‟s input is important. We need 35-40 minutes of your time.
Beginning April 30th we will share the link allowing you access to the survey.
Check for the link at www.mygpc.org. You can access the survey from any
computer with internet connection. Computers are available here, or you can
take the survey from the comfort of your home. The results of this follow-up
survey will help shape the decisions we make as we move forward to fulfill
God‟s call for Grace. Don‟t miss your
chance to have your voice heard.
~Jim Grannis, Elder\
Leadership Summit, Thursday
and Friday, August 11th and12th at
Westlink Christian Church.
$99 Early Bird rate, $129 after June
28th.
Speakers include:
\ Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor,
Willow Creek Community Church
\ Howard Schultz, President,
Starbucks Corporation
\ Erwin McManus, Innovator,
Cultural Architect
\ Michelle Rhee, Founder,
StudentsFirst.Org, Chancellor of
Washington DC Public Schools
\ Dr. Henry Cloud, Clinical
Psychologist, Author
\ Seth Godin, Author, Renowned
Marketing Blogger
\ Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil,
Christian Speaker, Thought
Leader
\ Len Schlesinger, President
Babson College, Harvard
Professor
\ Steven Furtick, Lead Pastor,
Elevation Church, Charlotte, NC
\ John Dickson, Director, Center
for Public Christianity, Australia
\ Mama Maggie Gobran, Founder,
Stephen's Children Ministry,
Egypt
See willowcreek.com/summit for
more information, or contact
Martin Burch, Scott Randle or
Marian Vavra\
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OUR GRACE GRADUATES
High School
ARIANA MOLL
DAUGHTER OF SCOTT AND
AIMEE MOLL.
Ariana graduates from
Andover High School
where she was involved in madrigals,
forensics and was a four-year member of
the golf team. She appeared in the
musicals Urinetown, Cinderella, and
Suessical. Ariana was selected for
district choir twice and was selected for
state choir in 2011. Outside of school,
Ariana enjoys writing music, playing
piano and golfing. As a member of the
youth group at Grace, she has
participated in four mission trips and
recently has become involved with
Wyldlife.
After high school Ariana plans to enter
the Air Force and hopes to eventually
attend college and work in mission or
youth ministry.
BENJAMIN (BEN)
LAWRENCE
HACKLER
SON OF SHEILA HACKLER.
Ben graduates from Wichita High
School East. While at East, Ben was
active in AFJROTC for four years,
Unarmed Drill Team, Armed Drill Saber
Team, and graphic arts. Ben‟s postgraduation plans are to attend Spartan
College of Aeronautics and Technology
where he will work to earn a Bachelor's
Degree in Non-Destructive Testing with
plans for a Masters Degree.
Erika graduates from
Wichita High School East
where she is an Honor student focusing
on Advanced Placement and Honor
classes. She also played soccer where
this year she was selected to the AllMetro team. She is a Big Sister in the
Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and a
member of the business club, DECA.
Erika plans to attend college.
JENNY LEIGH
COOPER
DAUGHTER OF BILL AND
PAULA COOPER,
GRANDDAUGHTER OF BILL
AND SHIRLEY COOPER, AND DOROTHY
COOK.
Jenny graduates from Andover High
School where she is a member of the
National Honor Society, Madrigals and
Thespian Troupe 3540. She received
the Lisa Cox Memorial Award for
Outstanding Academics and Leadership
in 2009 and works at Jacob‟s Learning
Ladder Preschool. Jenny received the
KSU Achievement Award/Scholarship
and an invitation to the School of
Leadership Studies and plans to attend
Kansas State University studying
agriculture.
JOSH MALONE
SON OF DAVID MALONE,
GRANDSON OF PAT AND AL
MIVILLE.
Josh graduates from Wichita High
School East.
OUR GRACE FAMILY
Advanced Degree
ERIKA EKENGREN
DAUGHTER OF HUGH AND
FRANCIE EKENGREN.
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ADDYSON
DUNCAN
MATTHEW SCOTT
MCCURLEY
DAUGHTER OF TATE
AND SHELLEY
DUNCAN,
SON OF ERIC AND KAREN
MCCURLEY.
Scott graduates from The
Independent School (TIS) where he
participated in thespians, managed the
sound team for a number of plays, and
played on the golf team. He was a
member of the TIS camera club and
enjoys photographing sports activities.
In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor
activities including waterfowl hunting
and boating. At Grace, Scott has served
as a light tech for the 9:30 service for
the past five years. Scott plans to attend
Oklahoma State University and study
entrepreneurship.
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GRANDDAUGHTER OF
HELEN DUNCAN.
Addy is graduating from Wichita State
University with a bachelor‟s degree in
social work. Addy is an alumnae of the
Gamma Phi Beta sorority. During
college, she worked at Jacob‟s
Learning Ladder in the Toddler 2
room, and at Wesley as a patient care
sitter. She also had a cooperative
education job with Communities in
Schools. She is doing her practicum at
the Wesley Pediatric Clinic doing
medical social work. She hopes to find
a position working with victims of
domestic violence, and plans to return
to school for her masters‟ in social
work.
LYDIA SUE
COOPER
PEELE
RYAN SHELLEY
SON OF RANDALL AND
SUSAN SHELLEY, GRANDSON
OF THE LATE RUTH SHELLEY.
Ryan is a senior at Wichita
High School East. During his high
school years, Ryan has been active in
numerous activities including soccer,
marching and concert band. He was
captain of the boy‟s bowling team this
year, and is currently the captain of the
boy‟s golf team. Ryan recently earned
his Eagle rank in Boy Scouts. He plans
to attend Kansas State University in the
fall, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
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DAUGHTER OF BILL
AND PAULA
COOPER,
GRANDDAUGHTER OF BILL AND SHIRLEY
COOPER, AND DOROTHY COOK.
Lydia graduates from George Mason
University on May 18th with a degree
in Social Work (BSW). After
graduation, Lydia and husband,
Charlie, will welcome their first
daughter in July. Lydia and Charlie live
in Virginia. Lydia is considering a
Master‟s program.
AMANDA GEALY
DAUGHTER OF BRUCE AND TRISH GEALY.
Amanda graduates from Missouri University of Science and
Technology (MS&T) in May with a Bachelor of Science in
Engineering Management and a minor in Psychology. Amanda
was active in residence hall government, both on campus and
with a national organization; was active with the American
Society of Engineering Management; and was a Delta Lambda Phi little sister. She
plans to enter graduate school at MS&T to pursue an Master‟s degree in
Engineering Management.
MARC LANGSTON
SON OF DAVID AND KAREN LANGSTON.
Marc graduates from Wake Forest University School of Law with
a Juris Doctor degree in Law. Marc is currently a Legal Intern at
the National Nuclear Security Administration. While at Wake
Forest, Marc also served as a judicial intern at the American Bar
Association through the Judicial Intern Opportunity Program.
As an undergraduate at Kansas University, he was a student
assistant at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.
LAUREN MARIE HELDRETH
DAUGHTER OF DIANE AND RICH HELDRETH OF DALLAS, TEXAS, GRANDDAUGHTER OF
NORMA AND BOB GREENBERG.
Lauren graduated cum laude from Texas Tech University
in late May 2010. She was hired in July by Oil Company
in Houston, Texas. Lauren was sent to Brisbane, Australia
for training for six months. She now lives in southern
Texas where the company is based. In Australia Lauren
learned to surf, SCUBA dive, and tandem skydive.
Congratulations!
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