Presbyterian Women in October

Diane Nestlebush (r)
& Ida Borhauer (l)

In Matthew 3 we read that Jesus comes from Galilee to the Jordon River to be baptized by John. John tries to deter him, saying, rather, that Jesus should baptize him. Jesus explains that having John baptize him “fulfills all righteousness.” This is the beginning of Lesson Two of Come to the Waters, this year’s Horizons Bible Study. Baptism—life-giving water—is just one of the many references to water in the Bible.

September’s topic was the “Birthing Waters”—God’s creation of our world. Each lesson is independent; it’s possible to study them out of order if you happen to miss a session. If you haven’t yet joined one of our Bible Study Circles, please consider it.

For our September PW Gathering we enjoyed a continental breakfast and heard about Diane Nestlebush’s attendance at the Church-wide Gathering in Minneapolis in June. Thank you, Diane, for your involvement in PW activities, including those at the Presbytery level.

The October 28 gathering, a luncheon in Swain Hall, will include visitors from Faith Presbyterian as well as from our “in-house” congregation, Emmanuel Baptist Church. We will have as guest speaker Senator Debbie Lesko, sharing her experiences.

Other future Gatherings at our church will include the traditional chili feed, when the men are our guests (this year they provide the program); a program by Colleen Newell, who taught school for one year in Russia; and a video about Women of the Bible. We thank Gail Bickel, Co-Moderator, for making these arrangements. Of course the annual Holiday High Tea on December 12 will be a favorite festive occasion.

Remember to check the PW Library—a collection of recommended books, against the wall just inside the main entry to Swain Hall. There is an easy check-out system; ask someone to show you—i.e., Billie Lewis.

Blessings, and Peace,
Marge Hagerman, Co-Moderator