Purpose
Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ
and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:
To nurture faith through prayer and Bible study,
to support the mission of the church worldwide,
to work for justice and peace, and to build an
inclusive, caring community of women
that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
and Witness to the promise of God's Kingdom.

Presbyterian Women
study groups meet monthly in “Circle”, at various times and places.
If you are not presently involved in a Circle, contact June Weiss at (903) 489-1936.
Please come and join us!

Presbyterian Women
“Foremost in all good works”
PW Officers 2008-2010

June Weiss - Moderator
Vice-Moderator - Claire Grant
Secretary - Sharon Chasey
Treasurer - Judy Willis
Circle 1 Leader - Doris Albers
Circle 2 Leader - Colleen Spurlock
Circle 3 Leader - Lou Sutton
Bible Study - Phyllis Kidwell
Together In Service - Doris Albers, Roberta Ferris
Flowers - Sandy Perkins
Historian - Virginia Carr
Presbyterian Children’s Home - Sandra Price
Search Committee - Carol McNatt, Mamie Downing, Donna Ward

PW News

Presbyterian Women Officers Installed

PW Officers for the 2010-2012 term were installed at the May 24 Gathering. Reverend Joe Warren directed the “Journey of Hope” installation service. The newly installed officers are:

Moderator -- Sue Potter
Vice Moderator -- Sunny Hall
Secretary -- Sharon Chasey
Treasurer -- Connie Traverse
Circle Leaders -- Cathie Pearson, Marge Cochran, Kathie Schroeder

Members of the Coordinating Team
Historian -- Virginia Carr
Bible Study -- Sara Taylor
Flowers for Bereavement -- Sandy Perkins
Together in Service -- Martha McSweeney and Sandy Perkins
Presbyterian Children’s Home & Services -- Sandra Price

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Presbyterian Women Circle “Rally Month”
Sue Potter, PW Moderator

* A circle is a smaller group of the whole Presbyterian Women organization that gathers on a
day or evening and at a time convenient to individual schedules.

*A Circle gathers for fellowship, Bible study, and mission support:
individuals, groups, FPC, and community.

First Presbyterian Church Athens currently has three Circles:

                Circle 1 - Day Circle, meeting on second Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
                                Contact Marge Cochran, 903-489-2022
                Circle 2 - Day Circle, meeting on second Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.    
                                Contact Cathie Pearson, 903-675-5296
                Circle 3 - Night Circle, meeting second Mondays at 6:45 p.m.
                                (catering to ‘the working woman’ and ladies needing a night venue)
                                Contact Kathie Schroeder, 903-677-2729

PW follows a yearly Bible Study curriculum from “Horizons”. The upcoming year’s focus is on the book of Revelations. Study booklets are purchased individually for a nominal fee, from the church staff during regular office hours. Please let a circle leader or Sue Potter know if you need a study book.

A questionnaire will be distributed soon to all women of the church. Your input will help PW as we move forward in our Bible Study activities.

Please contact Sue Potter, PW Moderator (903-675-3690); Phyllis Kidwell, (903-675-3530), or any Circle Leader listed above for more information. We have information that can be mailed or emailed that will explain who we are and what we do.

Did You Know?

PW maintains a bulletin board. It is located on the wall adjacent to Ladies Room. Check often for current events.
PW supports the Food Pantry. We collect a different food item each month at the Tuesday PW Gathering.
PW collects Christian literature and materials for distribution overseas. See PW bulletin board for guidelines.
PW Circles are collecting school supplies for needy area children. See your Circle Chairman for details.
PW recycles postage stamps-any kind! Collection box is in Friendship Sunday School Room.