Dear Presbyterian Women,
It is with great joy that we start our journey through 2017-2018. We hope you will join us on Sunday, August 20 as we kickoff our program year with our
Meet and Mingle
. We look forward to this time to get to know one another better and to share in the excitement of our upcoming PW year.
Presently, we have six Circles - groups of women who meet monthly for fellowship, Bible study, business meeting, and sometimes food. We have Circles that meet at RPC, members' homes, and day or evening Circles. Representatives of each CIrcle will be at our Meet and Mingle to provide you with more information and answer your questions. If you're unable to make this Open House event, be sure to find a
PW brochure
or visit the
PW page of the RPC website
to find details about each Circle, and find one - or two - that appeals to you.
RPC PW Coordinating Team (CT) is comprised of Circle and Mission representatives and elected leaders. CT sets goals and objectives for the program year, prepares an annual budget, identifies issues of concern for PW, works with leaders of other RPC groups, and maintains a relationship with the Session of RPC. We begin our year faced with a challenge, as we still have several CT openings to be filled
(more details in this newsletter)
. If you need further information or you are interested in serving on our CT, please contact me, I'd love to answer your questions.
Our Circles and CT are part of a larger whole - part of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta (PGA), which consists of approximately 90 churches in greater Atlanta. Our PW representative is Gwynne Mesimer, who interfaces between our CT and the PW Coordinating Team.
One of the CT's goals for this term is more and better communication between our women and the CT. Even if you are not a Circle Member, we still need to hear from you. Our Coordinating Team is here not only to lead but to serve you. We truly believe:
Every women who is a member of RPC
IS
a Presbyterian Woman.
We ask God's blessing on us as we travel through 2017-2018.
PW Moderator
770-998-1280
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In this Issue:
Meet and Mingle
Nancy Schroeder, new Co-Moderator
PW Coordinating Team (CT)
Upcoming Women's Events at RPC
Flea & Thee
PW Missions
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Meet and Mingle - A Different Kind of Kickoff
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For quite some time we've heard from PW members that even though you're fine Southern women, not ALL of you are luncheon fans and not all of you love chicken salad. Amazing, but true!
This year, we've opted for our Fall Kickoff to take shape as a
Midday Meet and Mingle
. At this
free
event on Sunday, August 20 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in The Loft (upstairs in the youth area near the South Tower entrance), we'll serve brunch hors d'oeuvres and mocktails open-house style. No RSVP is required for this event.
Come when you can, depart when you must. Each Circle will showcase its study and mission interests. Everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing for a Bluegrass Spa gift card! Bring a friend and learn about the fall RPC women's study groups, meet Circle leaders and members, and finally put some faces with names.
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Meet our new Co-Moderator
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We are excited to announce Nancy Schroeder as our new Co-Moderator, who will serve with Connie Seidel for the 2017-2018 term and then as leading Co-Moderator for the 2018-2019 term.
Nancy and her husband, Rolfe, joined RPC in July of 2016 after they moved from North Carolina where they had lived for about 12 years. They were inspired to move here as their son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters live nearby. They also have a daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons in Houston, Texas, where Nancy is from originally.
Nancy found her way to RPC PW through Circle 3. She says, "she and Rolfe were drawn to the congregation in general because of its age diversity and the multiplicity of church programming."
Nancy has a tremendous amount of experience in volunteer leadership, having served on the Board of Presbyterian Children Homes in Virginia, where she did fundraising and provided tours. She also served as Volunteer Coordinator at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. Nancy has been an active member of Rotary for over twenty years and currently serves on the Community Events Board at the Sandy Springs chapter. When she isn't running to a meeting, Nancy enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, and playing Bridge.
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We CAN Do It - but we need your help!
The RPC PW Coordinating Team (CT) is the leadership council of our PW chapter. We meet monthly at RPC on the third Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. to discuss the concerns of PW members, plan church-wide events and mission projects.
If you would like to become involved in this level of PW leadership, contact PW Moderator,
Connie Seidel
, 770-998-1280.
Positions currently available:
Search Committee Chair:
This person collects names for nomination to fill the open Chairs for the CT Board and reaches out to RPC members who might be a good fit for the leadership team.
Events Co-Chairs:
Ideally, we're looking for two members, who could work together to plan our Fall and Spring events, coordinate the Thank Offering Service, and brainstorm other programming opportunities for PW, in order to attract a more diverse and engaged membership.
Spiritual Development Growth Chair:
This person provides a monthly devotion at our CT meeting and circulates Prayer Requests among the group. She should enjoy leading reflection and prayer time.
Membership Chair:
This person reaches out to women who are new to RPC by phone or email, tells them about our Circles, and answers questions regarding RPC PW.
Historian:
Serves as the person who documents PW events by taking photos and making notes about event details.
Treasurer-in-Training:
Our current Treasurer's term will expire at the end of 2018. We're looking for someone to shadow Diane Norris this year and look to takeover the position next Spring.
Publicity & Communications:
This person is the liaison between CT and the RPC Church Office, coordinating events that need to be publicized around the RPC community and in the church bulletin, as well as in area media sources.
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Upcoming Women's Events at RPC - 2017-2018
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Sunday, August 20 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in The Loft
PW Circles begin meeting
September (various dates
)
PW Prayer & Thank Offering Service
Wednesday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Historic Sanctuary
Women's Advent Service
Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
RPC Women's Retreat
Friday, February 23 to Sunday, February 25, 2018
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Save Your Stuff... and the Date!
Though it seems eons away, Flea & Thee will be here before you know it!
Our bi-annual Glorified Garage (Gym) Sale to benefit the missions of RPC and PW returns on Saturday, March 3, 2018 - so mark your calendars! More importantly, save your stuff! We take most of it except appliances, TVs, computers, and mattresses.
We hope to begin accepting donations as early as January. Details to follow!
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Did you know?
PW Missions assist worldwide
Through the Least Coin, Thank & Birthday Offerings, as well as individual Circle's giving, our PW Circles support RPC Mission Partners as well as numerous US and worldwide missions. Some of these include:
96:ONE - Roswell Youth Choir Mission Trip Scholarships
Aspen Pointe After-School Program, Roswell, GA
Child Development Association, Roswell, GA
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
The Drake House, Roswell, GA
Habitat for Humanity, Atlanta and Worldwide
HomeStretch, Roswell, GA
Kenya Nursing School, Nakuru
Mission Haven Housing for Missionaries, Decatur, GA
Presbyterian Village, Austell, GA
Thornwell Home for Children, Clinton, SC
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