This will be the first PW message in The SPIRE since Moderator Diane Nestlebush turned over her leadership duties to a newly-installed “Trio of Moderators.” Beginning now, Lois Rotenberg, Gail Bickel, and Marge Hagerman will share the responsibilities. Lois and Gail will take turns officiating at PW Gatherings, and I will be responsible for communications such as this.
We owe a debt of gratitude to Diane, who not only led our local PW for two years, but became involved in Synod PW leadership as well. She now holds the office of Coordinator, Justice and Peace, for the Synod. Diane also attended Church Women United meetings hosted by various local churches.
It is our pleasure to have Diane represent us at the Churchwide Gathering in Minneapolis, June 18-21. Ida Borhauer will attend, as well. We look forward to hearing their reports in the fall. We are encouraged to purchase $10 Target gift cards for the American Indian Family Center in St. Paul. (Give to Diane or Ida.)
A new PW Directory will be prepared during the summer, listing all Circle members and activities for 2015-16, for distribution in September. The two Bible Study Circles are “Rachel,” meeting on second Tuesdays at 2:30 pm, and “Lydia,” meeting on second Wednesdays at 9:00 am. This year’s Horizon Bible Study promises to be really thought-provoking: “Come to the Waters” takes us through the Bible in its many life story situations—the Creation, Baptism, Absence of Water (Thirst and Longing), Stormy Water (Faith), to name a few topics where water plays an important part. Circle members take turns leading each month’s lesson.
A special appeal to those in our congregation who have not yet joined one of our Circles: Pick the day and time that works for you, and just show up!
Karen Zabriskie is to be congratulated on her “Just Coffee” mission project. She spent many pre-service and fellowship hours bringing and setting up for sale the bags of coffee from Mexico. And Pat Floyd, Diane’s spouse, was her faithful vendor next to the door each and every Sunday. That’s dedication.
~Marge Hagerman
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