PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN of First Presbyterian Church Birmingham Michigan

It takes many of us working together to make it the vibrant, welcoming event that it is. Mark your calendar! Plan to donate, to work, and/or to shop! More information here: http://pw.fpcbirmingham.org/rummage-sales.

 

PW sponsors and provides the Horizons Bible Study every year. Written by women, for women, these studies have provided women with a way to personally and corporately connect with scripture that is written by and for ... men. And particularly this study! Joshua: A Journey of Faith looks at a Book that seems to be primarily about war and land-ownership. What can THOSE have to say to women? Written by a Syrian Christian, a women who currently serves as president of the Near East School of Theology in Lebanon, this study draws us into questions about life, leadership, the will of God, war and peace, human rights, justice, the meaning and value of worship, our personal relationship with God. Study guides are available through your Circle leader — call her and make arrangements to pick yours up. There will be some available at the September Third Wednesday Bible Study. The $6 cost is covered by our pledges.

THIRD WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY: September 15 at 9:30 in Calvin Hall
STUDY LEADER: Dr. John Judson

ALL ARE WELCOME!

 

We learn from each other the traditions of friendship, sharing, caring, and support. It's nice to be a part of a group that notices when you are absent! So if you have been absent for a while, come on back! And don't hesitate to join, even if you cannot come all the time.

CIRCLES THAT MEET FOLLOWING THE THIRD WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY

Julia Circle meets in Room 141leader is Colleen Fisher (435.4310, daveandcolfisher@hotmail.com)
 

Mary Circle meets in Calvin Alcove

leader is Helen Williamson (644.5619, helenwilliamson40@yahoo.com)
 

Ruth Circle meets in East Library

leader is Pat Lindroth (647.7147, patlindroth@gmail.com)

 

TUESDAY EVENING
Esther Circle meets in Fireside Room from 7-9 PM

leaders are Marcie Chaney (435.2357, chaneyma@ameritech.net)
and Laura Smith (646.2690, laurals@voyager.net)

 

THURSDAY NOON
Martha Circle meets in Fireside Room

leader is Nancy Hawkins (646.7019)

 

Presbyterian Women list mission support, service, justice and peace as part of our purpose statement (see below). Here are some ways to participate with us in fulfilling our purpose.

 

We are working to organize a process for providing receptions for our families in times of loss and grief. Eunice Raar is heading a team of people who will be available to oversee these receptions. I said that PW could organize recruiting of servers and bakers. We are formally putting together a list of people who can be reached either by phone or by email. Many of you have expressed interest in helping. We have created a web-sign-up to help us keep track of who said they could do what. We have an online form that we will email separately - some of you will be able to fill out the form right in your email. The form is found here. Or, if you don't like to fill in internet forms, just contact me (646.8078, cfischer50@gmail.com) and I'll sign you up.

We have also discussed having each Circle be available to serve (as they are able) for specified months. That can be discussed in your Circle Meeting. If you are an Associate, perhaps we could have you ASSOCIATED with a Circle for this purpose. All to be determined!

 

After the Fall Rummage Sale, we will have a good idea of how much money is available for Opportunity Giving Grant Requsts. Grant Requests are due October 11. If you know of a worthy organization, please have them apply. More information and forms are available here: http://pw.fpcbirmingham.org/opportunity-giving

 

Last year, our Alternative Christmas Bazaar raised over $9,000 which went directly to charitable organizations and mission projects here and abroad. A great way to give gifts that honor the birth of Our Lord.

 

Our Presbytery brings mission workers from around the world in October. We love to hear about how Christ changing the world through our prayers and mission dollars.

PW Mission Lunch, Wednesday, October 28, 11:30AM
Speaker to be determined

 

Plans and planners are being gathered right now. Watch for more information. Contact Rosy Latimore (641.8910, rolatimo2@aol.com) if you would like to be a part of the planning.

 

I look forward to seeing you this fall - at Circle, at Bible Study, at Rummage Sale, in worship, in meetings ....

Peace and Blessings!

Charlotte