Presbyterian Women

If you survived Hurricane Ian without any damage you are very blessed. The devastation of Ian has made all of us focus on reaching out to others. Mission work has always been the Presbyterian Women’s “reason for existing”. Over 200 years ago women of faith in the Presbyterian Church created PW as a vehicle to help others. Annually our PW group contributes at least $7,000 to missions. Our monthly PW Gatherings focus on the education and support of the missions we have chosen to support.

At our November Gathering we will use our collection jars for Collier Harvest(an organization that collects food for needy families) as centerpieces focusing on the pressing need to feed those impacted by the tragedy of Hurricane Ian. November is also Thank Offeringmonth on our PW calendar. The funds collected through our Thank Offeringare used by our National PW in support of special projects all over the world. These funds are given through grant requests for special projects. A disaster such as Hurricane Ian demonstrates the crucial needs and criteria for these funds. Special envelopes for the Thank Offeringwill be placed on our luncheon tables at the November Gathering or can be picked up at our PW table in Spencer Hall. We welcome all women to join us for one or all of our Gatherings; or to join a Circle Group for study and fellowship. The first Wednesday of every month from November through May we have a PW Gathering. We usually begin at noon with a simple lunch ($10) followed by a program. Put these Wednesday dates on your calendars! The November Gathering will be a kick off of our Circle study: Celebrating Sabbath. Circle Groups (an opportunity for study & fellowship) also begin in November. Check the PW table in Spencer Hall for information about our Circle Groups, study guides, or details about our Gatherings.

Attendees to the South Atlantic Synod for Presbyterian Women

Standing: Martha Waddell, Sue Schenk, Betty Mangos and Gail Clark. Seated: Carol Bechtel (author of this years study) and Saralene Oldham.

Join us on Wednesday, December 7

Our December Gathering will get us in the spirit of the Christmas season with an uplifting musical presentation by Dr. Brice Gerlach and his wife Michele Byrd-Gerlach. We will begin at noon in the Sanctuary for the program followed by lunch in Spencer Hall. We extend an invitation to all men & women to join us for this mid week program of Christmas music. Sign ups in Spencer Hall with your payment of $10 for lunch are held two weeks prior to the Gathering on November 27 and/or December 4.

Invite your spouses, neighbors and friends!