Presbyterian Women Newsletter Summer 2018

This is a newsletter for all of the women of the church who are automatically members of Presbyterian Women.

June 1, 2018

2018-2019 PW Scriptural Theme

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

-Philippians 4:4

KANUGA RETREAT WAS FUN, FESTIVE, FILLED WITH FELLOWSHIP!

The Annual PW Spring Retreat was held at Kanuga again. It was an amazing weekend attended by over 50 women. We learned so much from our Retreat Leader, Frances Taylor Gench, who led us to contemplate how to engage with scripture “When The Bible Raises Your Blood Pressure!” We dug into the scriptures, shopped until we dropped, and fellowshipped until midnight.

These fun women also raised over $500 for the Retreat Scholarship Fund to pay it forward. Ask any woman who went and she will tell you the story!

Please save the date for next year's retreat: April 26-28, 2019. FPC's own Rev. Anna Rainey Dickson, Parish Associate at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, will be our Retreat Leader.

FRANCES CAMPBELL AND KAREN MacKENZIE RECEIVE HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS

The PW Birthday Dinner on May 10 celebrated our “Community of Joy” with Kristin Foster, FPC Parish Nurse, as our speaker. She spoke to us about community connectedness and its effects on our spiritual, mental, and physical health.

The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the PW Honorary Lifetime Membership Awards given to Frances Campbell and Karen Mackenzie. They were honored for their devotion, leadership, faithfulness, and service to PW and the church. Congratulations, Frances and Karen!!

Jane Ives, incoming Moderator, thanked Martha Thorpe for her leadership and guidance of PW during the past year. Thanks, Martha!

SPARKLE FOR SUMMER CAMPS IS SPARKLING BRIGHT

The second Sparkle to Support Summer Camps was brighter than ever. Mary Margaret Porter hosted at her home where everyone came to shop the lovely jewelry, scarves, and pocketbooks. It was more popular than ever as we surpassed last year's total by raising almost $2000.00!! This $ for Camp Grier scholarships will bring so much joy and happiness to kids who will be able to experience camp where new adventures await.

WESTERLY HILLS HEALTHROOM COLLECTION

Big Thanks!

Much appreciation goes to all who contributed to the PW Birthday Dinner Collection for the Westerly Hills Healthroom. We collected an entire car full of supplies for the health room. They were delivered the day after the Birthday Dinner and the staff at Westerly Hills was thrilled! The nurses at Westerly Hills are so appreciative. Thanks, PW, for your continued service and outreach!

CIRCLE SPOTLIGHT:

CIRCLE # 12

Circle # 12 meets the First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in various members’ homes. We start with fellowship time (a.k.a. “girl time”) and then start our study around 7:30 p.m. It is a very welcoming group of ladies, with a variety of interests, who love to support one another! We love to welcome new members. Please contact Lisa Dillard @ lisa.a.dillard@gmail.com or Beth Rickenbaugh @ beth.rickenbaugh@yahoo.com if interested in visiting.

DID YOU KNOW PW STILL COLLECTS MAGAZINES?

Collecting magazines and delivering them to Presbyterian Hospital has been a long-standing tradition of PW. However, it has been realized that many of our newer members don’t know about this outreach ministry so here is how it works:

· PW collects magazines for delivery to Presbyterian Hospital for the patients to read.

· The magazines can not be older than 6 months.

· The magazines must be appropriate.

· If you have magazines to donate, please leave on the credenza in the back hall behind the sanctuary. We will have a sign.

· It would be helpful if you marked out or cut out your name from the magazine.

MODERATOR’S MESSAGE

It is a blessing to serve this PW year as your Moderator! I am so excited to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and work with all of Presbyterian Women for “Christ In The Heart of Charlotte.” Our theme this year is “Community of Joy” and I am looking forward to being a part of this fabulous community as we continue our fellowship in Christ through Circle meetings, PW Events, outreach, and just being there for one another. Let’s spread the Joy of Christ everywhere we go.

PW Rocks!

-Jane