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.

PW Spring Gathering at FPC Athens

The 2008 PW Spring Gathering will be at FPC Athens, hosted by our Presbyterian Women.
Various workshops will be offered during the day on Saturday, April 19, 2008. Registration forms will be forthcoming. Mark your calendars now!

Presbyterian Women
study groups meet monthly in “Circle”, at various times and places.
If you are not presently involved in a Circle, contact
Donna Ward at 903-677-1465.
Please come and join us!

Circle One
Chairman, Betsy Smith,
Next Meeting Monday, February 11, 9:30 a.m.
Hosted by Doris Albers at the church
Yearbook of Prayer: Virginia Fisher
Lesson 6: "Love that Goes Above and Beyond", Ruth 1
Led by Nancy Strain

Circle Two
Chairman, Sara Taylor, 903-675-1911
Next Meeting Tuesday, February 12, 10 a.m.
Hosted by Sara Taylor at the Church
Yearbook of Prayer: Fritzi Rizer
Lesson 5, "God's Extravagant Grace", Jonah 4
Led by Jane Kilgore

Circle Three
Chairman, June Weiss, 903-489-1936
Next Meeting Monday, February 11, 9:30.a.m.
Hosted by Claire Grant, 411 Park Dr. Athens
Yearbook of Prayer: Claire Grant
Lesson 6: "Love that Goes Above and Beyond", Ruth 1
Led by Reverend Dr. Bill McNatt

Circle Four
Chairman, Sara Carlson, 903-675-7272
Next Meeting, Tuesday, February 12, 7 p.m.
At the Church
Yearbook of Prayer: Sheri Robson
Lesson 6:"Love that Goes Above and Beyond" Ruth 1
Led by Carol McNatt

Looking Forward…
The PW Search Committee, comprised of Judith Austin, Virginia Carr and Jane Kilgore, has been hard at work and prayer in planning for the upcoming term for officers, circle chairmen, and members of the Coordinating Team. Please pray for them as they continue their work. We look forward to continued PW activities that incorporate our members in Bible study, hospitality and fun!

The Mo Ranch Women's conferences are scheduled for May 27th through May 29th and May 30th through June 1st. The keynote speaker for these conferences will be Joan Gray.

The Bible Study Conference will be held on July 21st and ends on July 23rd. The speaker for this event is Reverend Dr. Dale Lindsay Morgan, the author of our next study, "Jubilee! Luke's Gospel for the Poor"

STANDING COMMITTEES:
Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services: TBA
Finance Committee: Judy Willis, Sara Taylor, Betsy Smith, June Weiss, Sara Carlson
Search Committee: TBA

Egg Fund
The Egg Fund donations for the Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services to assist with the care of the children was $1,145 in 2006. Thanks to all who helped!

 

 

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.