Presbyterian Women in July

After church last Sunday, listening to an inspiring sermon and hearing a beautiful special music offering by Gloria B., I was struck by the thought of how many gifts the people of our church have. We need to celebrate these gifts and encourage each other. I am going to endeavor to recognize these individual talents in people.

PW is sponsoring a drive to collect school supplies for a local school. This drive starts now and the supplies will be delivered to the school after a “Back to School ” Gathering on July 23, 2014. The Gathering will be a brown bag lunch. This will be held in Swain Hall at 11:30 am. Everyone is invited.

The school chosen for this drive is El Mirage Elementary School in El Mirage. They are a Title 1 School and appreciate any supplies we are able to donate. A list of the supplies needed is posted on the PW Bulletin Board in Swain Hall and one is at the reception desk in the office. You don’t have to belong to PW to contribute.

YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

The days are definitely warmer as summer descends upon us. This is a great time to read a good book. There are several in our PW Cart. Here is a review of two of them.

FICTION - Telling the Bees, Peggy Heskith
Albert Honig’s constant companions have always been his bees. A never-married octogenarian, he makes a modest living as a beekeeper. Deeply acquainted with the workings of the hives, Albert is less versed in the ways of people, especially his friend Claire.

NON-FICTION - Mothers, Sisters, Daughters: Standing on Their Shoulders, Edwina Gately and Sandra Mattucci
The amazing stories of twenty-three women on whose shoulders we stand are revealed in reflections by the poet Edwina Gately and biographies and drawings by Sandra Mattucci. They are saints, mystics, martyrs, reformers, poets, missionaries, environmentalists, and mothers from diverse cultures and countries.

Presbyterian Women are special women. We are part of a larger group, Presbyterian Women in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Thank you to all of you that support our church’s PW Group and our activities.

Blessings to All.

~Diane Nestlebush, Moderator