IN THE CONGREGATION
First Presbyterian Church
Waterloo, Iowa
2008 Officers
Moderator, Rita Campbell
Vice Moderator, Beverly Smith
Secretary, Sally Davis
Treasurer, Mary K. Williams
Past Moderator, Beverly Smith
The Purpose of Presbyterian Women
Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:
-To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study;
-To support the mission of the church worldwide;
-To work for justice and peace;
-To build an inclusive, caring community of women
that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witnesses to the
promise of God's Kingdom.
Leaders of Presbyterian Women in the Congregation, Presbytery, Synod and churchwide shall work to fulfill the purpose of the principles of Presbyterian women. Our budget is raised by pledges and gifts, including two special offerings: The Birthday Offering is in celebration of the birthday of "Women of the Church." It is offered each spring to meet up to three major mission needs for women. The Thank Offering (Including Health Ministries) of gratitude to God is made in the fall at a special service conducted by the PWC and the money goes to special needs selected by the Creative Ministries Offering Committee in accordance with mission concerns and policies of the Presbyterian Church (USA). If you would like further information regarding the Presbyterian Women of the PCUSA, go to the following website: www.pcusa.org/pw/
Bible Study Circles
Members of Presbyterian Women in the Congregation (PWC) are organized into circles to form small groups that gather regularly to provide an inclusive, caring community of women. The 2007-08 Bible Study for Circles is "Above and Beyond" Hearing God's Call in Jonah and Ruth from the Horizons Bible Study Series. If you would liked additional information regarding the Horizons Bible Study, go to the following website: www.pcusa.org/horizons
Anna Circle Leaders: Norma Merriau & Dorothy Jennings
Lydia Circle Leaders: Lois Nanke & Janis Shea
Priscilla Circle Leaders: Mary K. Williams & Kitty Ott
Coordinating Team Members
Coordinators for Study: Margaret Gardner & Dorothy Jennings
Together in Service Coordinator: Norma Merriau
Coordinator for Involvement & Action-Friendly
Visitors: Marge Polacek
Membership Coordinators: Dorothy Hummel, Ardys Weltge
& Margaret Gardner
Search Committee Coordinators: Dorothy Jennings,
Mary K. Williams, Margaret Gardner, Kitty Ott,
Ann Sage & Rita Campbell (Advisor)
Historian: Norma Merriau
Condolence/Reception Committee Coordinators:
Rita Campbell, Dorothy Hummel, Mavis Sommerlot,
Beverly Smith, Betty Wexter, Mary K. Williams,
Pam Smith, Kitty Ott & Caller: Karen Hahn
Finance Committee Coordinators: Rita Campbell,
Fern Carroll, Ann Sage, Mary K. Williams, & Sally Davis
Auditing Committee: Pam Smith & Lloyd Hummel
Kitchen Committe: Rita Campbell & Beverly Smith
Rep to Church Women United: Dorothy Jennings
Horizons Magazine Advocate: Margaret Gardner
Church Coffee Hour: Dorothy Jennings
Card Chairs: Elma Harken & Gladys Reisinger
Hospital Callers/Prayer Chain Co-Chairs:
Beverly Smith & Kitty Ott
NCI/PWP Enabler Area 5: Earline Williams
MEETING DATES FOR 2008
Jan. 2 Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
9 Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
10 Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
16 Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Feb. 6 Ash Wednesday
Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Valentine Luncheon, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
Hostesses: Coordinating Team
13 Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
14 Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
20 Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
27 Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
Mar. 5 Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
7 Church Women United, World Day of Prayer*
12 Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
13 Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
19 Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
23 Easter Sunday
Apr. 2 Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
9 Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
10 Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
16 Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
April ?? PWC/NCI Spring Cluster Gathering*
May 2 Church Women United World Friendship Day*
7 May Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Hostess: Priscilla Circle
8 Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
14 Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
21 Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
No Regular Meetings of PWC or Circles during June, July and August
Sept. 3 Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
10 Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
11 Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
17 Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Oct. 1 Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Salad Luncheon, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
Hostesses: Lydia Circle
8 Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
9 Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
15 Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Nov. 5 Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
7 Church Women United, World Community Day*
9 Women’s Praise Service12 Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
13 Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
19 Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Dec. 3 Christmas Tea - Hostesses: Anna Circle
Mission Craft Days (4th Friday of each month) 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in PWC Room.
There are no Mission Craft Days in November and December.
*Location not yet determined
First Presbyterian Church Quilters Group