IN THE CONGREGATION
First Presbyterian Church
Waterloo, Iowa
PWC Past and Present
(aprons made by Rita Campbell)
2011 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN LEADERS
Moderator, Rita Campbell
Vice Moderator, Connie Leeper
Secretary, Betty Wexter
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 2009-10 Bible Study for Circles is "Joshua" A Journey of Faith 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: Marie Fernau & Linda Koleno
Together in Service Coordinators: Lois Nanke & Ann Sage
Coordinator for Involvement & Action-Friendly
Visitors: Marge Polacek
Membership Coordinators: Dorothy Hummel, Ardys Weltge
& Margaret Gardner
Search Committee Coordinators: Dorothy Jennings,
Mary K. Williams, Ann Sage, Betty Wexter, & Rita Campbell (Advisor)
Historian: Norma Merriau
Condolence/Reception Committee Coordinators:
Rita Campbell, Lynda Cose, Gloria Frerichs, Dorothy Hummel, Kitty Ott,
Florence Ramsell, Mavis Sommerlot, Beverly Smith, Darlys Varner, Betty
Wexter, Mary K. Williams, & Caller: Karen Hahn
Finance Committee Coordinators: Rita Campbell,
Fern Carroll, Ann Sage, Betty Wexter, & Mary K. Williams
Auditing Committee: Tom Campbell & Lloyd Hummel
Kitchen Committe: Mary K. Williams & Beverly Smith
Rep to Church Women United: Dorothy Jennings
Horizons Magazine Advocate: Mary K. Williams
Church Coffee Hour: Dorothy Jennings
Card Chair: Connie Leeper
Hospital Callers/Prayer Chain Co-Chairs:
Beverly Smith & Kitty Ott, Jan Schwab (Liaison)
NCI/PWP Enabler Area 5: Earline Williams
MEETING DATES FOR 2011
March 30: Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall (Lydia Circle host)
April 6: Coordinating Team Meetng, 9:30 a.m.
Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall (Priscilla Circle host)
April 13: Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall (Anna Circle host)
April 14: Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
April 20: Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Church Parlor
Last Lenten Lunch, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall (Lydia Circle host)
May 4: May Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall: Priscilla Circle Hosts
May 6: Church Women United, Friendship Day
May 11: Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
May 12: Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
May 18: Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
No Regular Meetings of PWC or Circles during June, July and August
September 7: Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
September 8: Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
September 14: Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
September 21: Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
October 5: Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
Salad Luncheon, 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall
(Lydia Circle Hosts)
October 12: Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
October 13: Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
October 19: Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in CAlvin Hall
November 2: Coordinating Team Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
November 4: Church Women United, World Community Day
November 9: Lydia Circle, 9:30 a.m. in private home
November 10: Priscilla Circle, 1:00 p.m. in Calvin Hall
November 16: Anna Circle, 9:30 a.m. in Calvin Hall
November 20: Women's Praise Service
December 7: Christmas Tea
Hostesses: Anna Circle
Set Up: Lydia Circle
Clean Up: Priscilla 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.
PWC Valentine Luncheon
with "Fit XPress" speaker Nikki Carrion
(for more information go to: www.fitxpress.com