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This is a newsletter for all of the women of the church who are automatically members of Presbyterian Women.
December 1, 2017
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2017-2018 PW Scriptural Theme
"Show me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth and teach me..."(Psalm 25:4-5)
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ADVENT COMMUNION SERVICE AND LUNCHEON
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You are invited to the 33rd annual Advent Communion Service and Luncheon Thursday, December 7, at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. The service will be led by the Rev. Lindsey Peery. Enjoy fellowship at the delicious luncheon immediately following the service in the Wood Fellowship Hall.
The luncheon deadline is very soon - November 30
!
Please click to register now
or call the church at 704-332-5123 by November 30
. We hope you will begin your Advent Season by attending this worshipful and spirit-filled service.
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A new PW circle, Circle 3, experienced a wonderful organizational meeting on November 28 at the home of Barb Neidinger in Davidson. Twelve women who live north of Charlotte came together for the first time for fellowship, spiritual growth, learning and service. They chose the name Circle 3 in honor of the Trinity and finalized their meeting day and time to be the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The next meeting will be December 12 again at the home of Barb Neidinger (contact
barbneidinger@gmail.com
). PW prays and celebrates with these women as they begin their exciting journey together!
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Christmas is coming! Copies Of
Inspired Cooking
, our 2007 PW cookbook, make wonderful gifts. This book is filled with delicious recipes, wonderful photography of our church, essays on the importance of our church in our lives and in our community, and beautiful table blessings. Contact Diane or Donna at the reception desk for your copy ($15.00). All proceeds benefit the Gingrich Fund to feed and house the hungry in Charlotte.
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IMPORTANCE OF PLEDGING TO PW
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PW funds its benevolences, events, and activities only through PW pledges and donations made by the women in our congregation. PW is
not funded through the church budget. We ask that you prayerfully consider a pledge to PW. You will find a link (CLICK HERE TO PLEDGE) at the end of this newsletter. Any amount is appreciated and will help PW in its mission and service.
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All mothers of young children are cordially invited to attend Circle 2 which meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at Kings Kitchen, across Trade Street from the church. Childcare is provided at the church. Enjoy the fellowship and discussion on a selected reading on parenting at each meeting. Contact Julie Jones at
juliejonesnc@gmail.com
for more information.
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ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS - STUDIES IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
Our Senior Associate Pastor, Katherine Kerr, is leading a study session on the Gospel of John the 4th Wednesday of the month at 12:30 after Wednesday Worship in the Frances Browne Dining Room. You can bring your lunch, buy it in the fellowship hall or not eat! Everyone is invited! Come learn more about this beloved Gospel. Contact Barbara Williamson at
barbarajenkinswilliamson@gmail.com
with questions.
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PW RETREAT
Mark your calendars now for the PW Retreat to be held April 27-29, 2018 at the Kanuga Conference Centre in Hendersonville, NC. Dr. Frances Taylor Gench, Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond,VA, author of
Encounters
with Jesus - Studies in the Gospel of John,
and an enjoyable and engaging presenter, will be our retreat leader. Please mark your calendar and look for more information this winter.
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PW Circle fellowship is well underway for the 2017-2018 PW year. Women are gathering in homes and other venues to share, laugh, study, pray, serve, sing and praise together. All women are invited to join a Circle. For more information about PW Circles, please contact Jane Ives at
jives@gmail.com
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The Westerly Hills staff expresses gratitude to PW for its support this fall. Thanks to your generosity, all classrooms received supplies including clipboards, Expo markers, Sharpie markers and Post-It notes. PW and FPC's Child and Family Partnership also provided boxed lunches to the 68 members of the school staff prior to the afternoon planning sessions on Oct. 18. PW Westerly Hills Committee members include Page Hull, Christe Eades, Suzy Nurkin, Leanda Gahegan and Page Rogers. Many thanks to them for all they are doing for PW and for Westerly Hills. They invite you to continue to support and celebrate Westerly Hills this year. Please contact Heather Herring at
hherring@firstpres-charlotte.org
for more information.
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LET'S GIVE THEM THE WORLD!
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Church giving for Westerly Hills families this year will take the form of donations to purchase new books for students in grades K-8. Our goal is to give 2 books to 500 students or 1,000 books! Donations of cash or checks (payable to First Presbyterian Church) will be collected Sundays in the Historical Lobby until December 10, at the Advent Luncheon on December 7,
or you can donate on the church website
. Access to books is a key barrier for many families at Westerly Hills. Let's give these children the world this Christmas!
Sincere gratitude to Lillie Cochran and Circle
14 for leading this project!
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Welcome to the Advent Season at First Presbyterian Church. "And the Word became flesh and dwelled among us..." (John 1:14). We hope that your involvement with PW during the season, throughout Christmas, and throughout the winter months will provide meaning and joy, will strengthen your relationships and will deepen your faith. The contact information for members of the PW Coordinating Team and all PW Committee and Event Chairs are on pages 4-6 in the PW Directory. Please let us know how we can serve you during this season and in the coming months. What a blessing it is to share this time with you! Martha
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SAVE THE DATES
November 30
Registration deadline for the Advent Communion Service and Luncheon
December 7, 11:00 a.m.
Advent Communion Service and Luncheon
The Reverend Lindsey Peery will lead the service.
February 13, 6:30 p.m.
Sharon Towers Valentine Party
April 27-29
Women's retreat (Kanuga Conference Centre)
The retreat leader will be Dr. Frances Taylor Gench, author of
Encounters with Jesus: Studies in the Gospel of John
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May 10 at 5:30 p.m.
PW Birthday Dinner
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IMPORTANT UPDATES
If you would like to receive an electronic copy of the directory,
please click here
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If you would like to pledge to PW to help support its activities and benevolences, please click the link below. Thank you for your support!
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