Presbyterian Women in February

We hosted a successful Chili Luncheon for the men of the church on January 22nd at a Gathering. There were 50 people in attendance to enjoy the good food. Thanks to Gail Bickel for making the chili. Rod Beale provided an interesting program on a mission to Nepal.

For those of you who shop at Safeway stores from time to time, we are able to make money for PW from your purchases. You need to have a Safeway Card. To sign up for this program, go to the escript website and sign up or renew. You need to renew each year. The website is www.escript.com. Our church number is 9605356. If you don’t have a computer, ask a friend who does, or contact Diane Nestlebush. It would be nice to add a few more dollars to our treasury!

FOUND: After the Christmas Tea, silverware was left at the tables. There are 3 spoons, 2 knives and 2 forks. If you are missing any of these items, they are in the church office in the PW mailbox.

COMING UP:

• There will be a PW Coordinating Team Meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 9:00 am in Annex 2. Team Members, your attendance is appreciated.
• February 26th is a PW Luncheon Gathering at 11:30 am. It will be hosted by Rachel Circle #2. The program will be our own John Szantho on “Escape from Hungary.”
• Saturday, March 1st-SPRING GATHERING RETREAT by Presbytery of Grand Canyon. Time 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The theme is “Fall Afresh on Me.” Registration is $15, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch. The deadline to register is February 21, 2014. Registration forms will be available from your Circle Leaders or Diane Nestlebush. We will carpool from the church. Please let Diane know if you register and if you need to carpool. We are excited to have this opportunity; please join us!
• Church Women United will hold a Human Rights Celebration on Friday, February 28th at 9:30 a.m. for Fellowship/Refreshments. Program from 10;00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. , “Through God Our Hands Can Protect”. Guest Speaker – Dr. Tamera Zivic, Executive Director of World Hunger Education, Advocacy, Training. To be held at First Presbyterian Church of Peoria, 10236 N 83rd, Peoria. Items for Doves and Justa Center Veterans will be collected that morning. See our bulletin board for list of items needed.

I encourage to you attend these meetings and be inspired and enjoy the fellowship.

Blessings to all,

~Diane Nestlebush, Moderator