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Monthly Gathering

Thursday, June 11th, Noon in the Community Rooms We invite all women of the church to join us for our June meeting . This will be our annual covered dish luncheon, and we invite everyone to bring a casserole, salad, or a favorite dish for all to share. Dessert and beverage will be provided. We invited the PW women who are a part of the Lydia Cluster of Presbyterian Women in Newton Presbytery to join us. The churches included are Sussex, Beemerville, Franklin, Hamburg, and Ogdensburg. Be with us for this time of Christian fellowship and sharing.

THE PW BOARD WILL MEET on JUNE 11 at 10 a.m.

2009 CHURCHWIDE GATHERING LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – JULY 11-15th, 2009 “GOD WILL DO WONDERS AMONG US” Meet women from all over the world to explore how God is doing wonders among us. This inspirational gathering will provide a variety of opportunities to meet, learn from and share Christ’s love with our global partners, as well as our neighbors. Be a part of it!

JUNE CIRCLE MEETINGS

New members welcomed at all meetings!

BOOK CIRCLE:

Thursday, June 11th, 7:30 p.m. at the home of Laurie O’Rourke. If you enjoy reading, please join us for this monthly time of discussion and fellowship. The book for our June discussion is Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi. Call Mary Krejci (729-6876) for further information.

“BAD GIRLS of the BIBLE”:

Tuesday, June 16th, 6:30 p.m. in the Community Rooms. Join the fun with the Study Circle for dinner and fellowship. Discussion of The Shack by Wm. Paul Young will continue. Bring a friend! Please call Gail Shawger by June 14th to make your reservation for dinner (729-5901).

“WRAPPED IN LOVE”:

Wednesday, June 17th, 10 a.m. at the home of Helen Reigstad. Join us as we work on prayer shawls for adults and quilts for seriously ill children. If you would like to work on one at home, let us know. PW will provide yarn and materials for shawls and quilts. We invite anyone who would like to learn to quilt or knit to join us. Please call Helen Reigstad (729-5766) for information.

DEBORAH:

Thursday, June 18th, 10 a.m. in the Library. Be with us as we conclude our Bible study from PW Horizons, “Jubilee! Luke’s Gospel to the Poor”. Chapter 9 will be discussed as we study Luke18 & 19. We will explore the ways that Jesus came to seek and to save the lost and how the Holy Spirit empowers His followers to carry the message of jubilee to the world. Call Ann Muyskens (726-0704) for more information.

ELIZABETH:

Thursday, June 25th, noon in the Community Rooms. Be with us as we join together in Christian fellowship for lunch, devotions, and program. Please bring your own sandwich and dessert, beverages will be provided. Contact Carolyn Strombeck (729-7885) or Addie Dimmick (729-6040) for further information.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN PURPOSE

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, and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.

Third Annual Women’s Bible Study Retreat

Keys to Great Relationships Unlocking Godly Principles The First Presbyterian Church 32 Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871 Saturday, June 6th 8:30 am – 7:30 pm Tickets available at Church Office – $22 in advance; $25 at the door Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included Enjoy fellowship with other women of faith. Share time soaking in the Lord’s presence and hear our very special guest, author and Christian speaker Denise Marotta Lopes (formerly of FPCS)