"May the Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent one from the other." Genesis 31:49 NKJV
The purpose of this extremely active organization is to nurture all women of the congregation and their faith through prayers, fellowship and Bible Study, to support the mission of the Church worldwide, and to build an inclusive, caring community of women. The Presbyterian Women are led by a coordinating team consisting of a moderator, co-moderator, secretary, treasurer, missions leader, personal faith and family life leader, hostess, historian, Christian community action leader, search chairman, kitchen chairman, After Care director, and Circle leaders.
Circles
HOPE CIRCLE Second Monday of each month, 10:00 a.m., (September through May) in member homes. This group does a monthly lesson from the Bible Study which is put out by the Presbyterian Publishing House. Members take turns hosting.
Point Person: Sandy Lundstedt 463-6124 Tillie Allred- Bible Study Leader
Bible Study - Horizons Bible Study, Journeys through Revelation, Apocalyptic hope for Today
JOY CIRCLE Second Tuesday of each month, 7pm (September through May) This is a very casual night time circle that meets in Fellowship C. We will have a video study and invite all women that can't make the daytime circles to join us for fellowship and learning more about Christ's love for us.
Point Person: Marilyn Miller, 205-8604
FAITH CIRCLE
Second Monday of each month, 10:00 a.m., (September through May) in member homes. Members of this group share the responsibilities of hosting a meeting and leading the Bible Study.
Point Person: Rochelle Yoder, 579-4070
ENCOURAGEMENT CIRCLE Second Tuesday of each month, 9:45 a.m., (September through May) usually in Church Parlor (nursery available). Members share the responsibilities of hosting a meeting and leading the Bible Study. The group decides on a book or subject they would like to study for the year.
Point Person: Katherine Reichwald, 596-1625 Becky Wise - Bible Study Leader
Bible Study - 1&2 Thessalonians by N.T. Wright
LOVE CIRCLE Second Monday of each month 5:30 p.m. (September through May) in parlor. Childcare and dinner for children is provided.Point People: Meredith Rose - Leader, 415-8179 Gail Ebert - Bible Study Leader
Other Women's Activities
WOMEN'S SEWING GROUP Ladies meet the fourth Monday of every month (September through May) at 9:30 a.m. to sew for a mission project. The current project is making duffle bags for the Children's Shelter. You do not have to be able to sew - there are other things that are of help to the group.
ANNUAL BIRTHDAY DINNER Usually on the first Tuesday in May, the PW host a Birthday Dinner with a special speaker scheduled and a birthday offering taken. The Coordinating Team decides what mission this offering should be given to, with the most recent going to the The Shepherds Center.
AFTERCARE Sponsored by Presbyterian Women and operating in connection with the Spartanburg Mental Health Association, this special ministry reaches out to a delightful and appreciative group of men and women who are mentally challenged. After Care provides meals, crafts, games, parties, and other special events during the year. Those who help out are volunteers from WPC who not only share Christ's love for those in need, but they experience His love for themselves when they serve others in this way. Contact Jo Ann Bristow for more information.
