More Missions at Grace
Tochi Trip
Each Spring, a team from Grace works for a few days in Tochimizolco, Mexico
to provide medical, dental and counseling services to the residents.
SCRIP PROGRAM EXPANDS
SCRIP is a program where businesses return to the church a percentage of their
profits. Grace uses this percentage to fund Mission programs. Purchase redeemable
certificates for many local stores and restaurants at the Welcome Center now
including: Gap, Express, Structure, Eddie Bauer, Casual Corner, Limited, Payless
Shoes, Joann Fabrics, Red Lobster, Bennigan's, Olive Garden.
Kids in Christ
Kids in Christ (KIC) is a social and service organization open to all 5th
and 6th graders. We have monthly opportunities to serve those in need by doing
mission work for the Lord. While activities vary each year, we visit Good
Samaritan Nursing Home on a regular basis. This is a popular and frequently
requested activity. At Thanksgiving, KIC members raised money, shopped for
food, and donated it to families in need. We also helped several people have
a merrier Christmas when we took money (the kids earned it during a fundraiser)
and bought presents for them. Food for a homeless shelter has been prepared
when KIC went to the Salvation Army. Each month brings a new opportunity for
service...from stuffing Easter eggs to bringing soup for our Grace food pantry.
Kids in Christ is also a very social group. We sponsor events like a swimming
party in the winter, Bump City field trip, pizza party, and an overnight lock-
in for members who have regularly attended KIC events. We have fun as we are
letting our light shine into the world.
We require kids to have a notarized medical release form, permission slip,
and permission to play in the gym on file with the KIC sponsors before attending
any event. These forms are easy to do, necessary, and are not negotiable.
Come check us out! There's always room for one more in KIC.
Emergency Assistance
Assistance is provided for persons needing help with emergency needs.
Clothing Closet
This is available for those needing clothes or small household items. The
Clothing Closet is open Monday 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
and Saturday 9:00 to 12:00.
Food Boxes
Boxes are available for those in need of assistance due to emergency or crisis
circumstances.
Mission Trips
Annual summer mission trips provide junior and senior high youth and adults
with an opportunity to work with persons in mission areas outside of Olathe.
Our church sends medical and work mission teams to Mexico on a regular basis.
Other Sponsored Organizations
Action A.A., Boy Scout Troop 86, Cub Scout Troop 3288, and English as a Second
Language (ESL).
Grace Room at Johnson County Family Lodge and Adopt-a-House
Grace Room assists low income or indigent families.
10:45 a.m., River of Life, and special services