Presbyterian Women in January

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In looking back, Presbyterian Women had a very good year.  We tried some new things and they worked out very well

A new year gives us the opportunity to renew ourselves and try again new things and ideas that we only thought about before.  This is a good time to invite new and present women of the church, who do not attend Circles or Gatherings, to come and visit us.

Circles are groups of women who meet monthly to have a Bible study and fellowship.  The groups are smaller and you get to know each other in a friendly atmosphere.  We have a Horizons Bible Study Book we use that is exceptional. 

Circles meet as follows:

• Circle 1 meets the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm in Annex #2
• Circle 2 meets the second Tuesday of the month at 2:30 pm in Annex #1
• Circle 3 meets the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am in Annex #2

Gatherings are meetings held usually on the 4^th or 5^th Wednesday of the month in Swain Hall.  They are announced in The SPIRE and the bulletin.  Gatherings begin with the devotion, followed by brunch or lunch and a program.  Brunch Gatherings are at 9:30 am and Luncheons are at 11:30 am.  We have interesting and inspiring programs.  All women of the church are invited. 

Please come and share fellowship with us this year.

Another good idea for the coming year is to subscribe to Horizons Magazine.  This magazine has articles of interest to women you won’t find anywhere else.  There are six issues a year.  They have a Bible Study Resource in each magazine that pertains to our Bible Study for the year.  Plus, when you subscribe you get a copy of the 2014-2015 Horizons Bible Study, which is the study we use in our Circles.  It comes in the spring.  We will have subscription information on our bulletin board in Swain Hall. 

Our annual Christmas High Tea was a huge success.  Many hours of work go into this event.  Special thanks to the men of the church who served as waiters, the ladies who decorated and hosted the tables, and to Nita Cinquina, Gail Bickel, and Tina Trowbridge (and many others) for their dedication and leadership.

COMING UP

Coordinating Team meets Wednesday, January 8^th, at 11:00 am in Annex #2.  Please plan to attend, CT members, we have important budget matters to consider.

Bible Study with Pastor Harrell Davis will not be meeting in January due to a scheduling conflict.

January 22^nd is our Chili Luncheon at 11:30 am in Swain Hall.  Men (and Ladies) of the church are all invited.  This is to honor the men. 

Saturday, March 1^st—Mark your calendar for the Presbyterian Women Presbytery Spring Gathering.  It will be a retreat at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale.  We will arrange for car pools to leave from the church.  There will be more information on time, etc., later.  These PWP Gatherings are inspiring and worthwhile; you won’t want to miss this. 

Blessings to all,

~Diane Nestlebush, Moderator