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Overview | Upcoming Events | Summer Bible Studies | Circles | Leadership |
Volunteer Opportunities | Contact Us
Overview
Our Mission
To cultivate women into a deeper relationship
with Jesus Christ through Bible study, prayer,
discipleship, and fellowship, so that we
may serve the Lord in our personal lives,
our church, our community, our world.
The
Women’s Ministry of First Presbyterian
Church offers opportunities for women
to STUDY, to PRAY, to FELLOWSHIP, and
to SERVE at First Presbyterian Church.
We encourage new members and women who
are not actively involved in these opportunities
to join other women at First Presbyterian
Church in growing spiritually, enjoying
fellowship, and serving our Lord in the
ways that best fit your needs, time, gifts,
and talents.
There's A Group For You!
If you’ve never experienced women’s Bible study or if you have been involved in women’s Bible study for years, there’s a group for you. Grab your Bible and come for a fabulous time of caring fellowship and intimate study of God’s Word.
For more information about the weekly studies, call Jean Nickell at 297-9355. If you have questions about the monthly studies, call Barbara Hanner at 288-6732.
Questions about Women's Ministry?
Send email to women@firstpresgreenville.org
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Upcoming Events
Kick Off Luncheon
Please plan to join us for our Annual Kick Off Luncheon, "Pioneering Our Future in Christ". Reverend Tracie Stewart will be our featured speaker. Tracie is the wife of Brian Stewart, our Associate Pastor of Evangelism and Missions, and is currently the Director of Christian Education at Tyger River Presbyterian Church. Tracie received her Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and has written several wonderful Bible Studies for women. Her topic will focus on the ministry of women from Biblical times to the 21st century. This is a great opportunity to hear an inspirational speaker, fellowship with other women, and learn all about the various Bible Studies, Circles, Special Events and Volunteer Opportunities planned for the year. Representatives from all the weekly and monthly Bible Studies will be available to show you their materials and answer any questions you might have.
When: Thursday, Sept. 9--12:00-1:00
Where: Fellowship Hall
Cost: $7 per person
Free nursery is available; Reservation is required--contact Evelyn Penkert at epenkert@firstpresgreenville.org or 672-1843.
Reservations for the luncheon will be taken beginning in August.
Save The Date:
Women’s Retreat at The Cove
Jan. 28-29, 2011 (2 days, 1 night)
cost and speaker will be announced at a later date
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Summer Bible Studies
Monthly:
Women’s Roles in the Church
Rev. Brian Stewart will tackle a timely, relevant, and often controversial
subject: Women’s Roles in the Church. All Christians want to work in
their Lord’s kingdom, but knowing biblically sanctioned ways to do so
has often been confusing for women. Rev. Stewart says, “ We’ll discover a
number of surprising insights from the Word of God as we learn about some
of the critical roles women played in the development of the early Christian
movement.” Childcare is available at the 10:30am studies only. The
morning sessions will also feature special music by Sally MacArthur, one
of First Pres’s noted musicians. Invite your friends each month for these
compelling lessons!
Tuesday, July 13
10:30am (location TBA)
and 7:00pm in the Parlor
“Survey of Women and Their Leadership in the New Testament”
Tuesday, August 10
10:30am in the Parlor
and 7:00pm in the Parlor
“Study of the ‘Prohibitive’ Texts:
1 Corinthians 14:33b-36; 1 Timothy 2:11-15”
Contact: Beverley Alberson, balberson@firstpresgreenville.org
Bi-Weekly
Refresh
Come as you are. Come when you can. Lunch is provided.
We’ll view and discuss the God Provides film series study.
Every other Thursday beginning June 10
12:10–1:00pm in Room 301
Contact: Beth Beutler, bbeutler@firstpresgreenville.org
Weekly
The Screwtape Letters
“A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened
readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life from
the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to “Our Father
Below.” At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original,
C. S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old devil to his
nephew Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation
of an ordinary young man. The Screwtape Letters is the most engaging and
humorous account of temptation—and triumph over it—ever written.”
Purchase the book in The Vineyard for $13.99.
Every Thursday beginning June 24
9:30–11:00am in Room 316
Contacts: Cema Powell (292-6650), Kate Hellier (801-3189). |
Women's Ministry Monthly Bible Study Groups
2010-2011
Circles/Monthly Bible Studies meet from September through May of each year.
This September, the Circles will be studying...
The Cross
by John Stott
This year's study will answer many questions concerning the need for the cross and its meaning for our lives as evangelical Christians. According to Stott, "the cross transforms everything... [giving] us a new, worshiping relationship to God; a new and balanced understanding of ourselves; a new incentive to give ourselves in mission; a new love for our enemies, and a new courage to face the perplexities of suffering." A tall order, one thinks, but scripture affirms all of the above plus more in its presentation of the cross. Stott uses scripture to look at not only the atoning aspects of the cross but also the forgiveness of sin, satisfaction, and substitution as well as the three great achievements of the cross: saving sinners, revealing God, and conquering evil. Stott says, "Far from offering us flattery, the cross undermines our self-righteousness. We can stand before it only with a bowed head and a broken spirit. And there we remain until the Lord Jesus speaks to our hearts his word of pardon and acceptance; and we, gripped by his love and full of thanksgiving, go out into the world to live our lives in his service."
Come and join with sisters in Christ as we contemplate a study that elevates the cross's importance from being simply a Christian symbol with empty meaning to being the central symbol of "the very heart of the gospel." Perhaps you feel you know all about its importance, but knowing more and knowing more deeply is every believer's goal. As Paul says in Galatians 6:14, "God forbid that I should boast of anything but the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Choose a day/time/location from the roster below and become part of what could be one of your most meaningful church activities. God promised to honor with new knowledge and saving grace those who seek Him.
Contact Evelyn Smith (244-7045) or Barbara Hanner (582-5333) to be added to the group that works best for your life and schedule.
Child care is provided for most studies at the church. Reservations should be arranged with Evelyn Penkert (epenkert@firstpresgreenville.org or 235-0496) before one attends.
Monthly Bible Study Circles
Monday Before 2nd Tuesday |
10:30am |
Meets in homes |
2nd Tuesday |
9:15am |
Meets at the church |
2nd Tuesday |
10:30am |
Meets in homes and at the church |
2nd Tuesday |
Noon |
Meets at church with lunch served and study |
2nd Tuesday |
6:30pm |
Meets at church |
3rd Tuesday |
6:30pm |
Meets at church with covered dish dinner and study |
Thursday After 2nd Tuesday |
7:15pm |
Meets in homes |
Thursday After 2nd Tuesday |
6:00pm |
Meets at church with dinner and study after 2nd Tuesday |
2nd Friday |
9:30am |
9:30am Meets in the Rolling Green Village Library |
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Leadership
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Volunteer Opportunities
CHURCH EVENTS
This service opportunity allows volunteers to assist with receptions, dinners, and other special
events held at First Presbyterian Church.
Cindy Gibbs, Co-chair - 271-8750
Kathy Pringle, Co-chair- 244-1081
COMMUNION (A Sessional Committee)
Zach and Evelyn Nabers, Chairs - 233-5737
CUP OF CARING TEA MINISTRY
Comforting women with the comfort we ourselves have received from God, this unique ministry
hosts various teas.
Belinda Manley, Chair - 963-8546
“DROP OF A HAT” VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Volunteers are available for various as-needed and one-time projects.
Beth Buetler, Ministry Placement Director - 672-1753 or 235-0496, ext. 262
ITEM OF THE MONTH
This service provides an opportunity for church members to donate items that are specifically
needed and requested by Women’s Ministry Christian Community Missions.
Carrie Dickert, Chair - 879-0064
NEW MEMBER WELCOME AND ASSIMILATION
Linda Brissey, Chair - 288-8099
NEEDLEPOINT GUILD (A Sessional Committee)
Jane Coleman, Co-chair - 271-1408
Mary Jane Myers, Co-chair - 277-4053
THE BRANCHES
Volunteers plant and maintain the flower beds and planters located throughout our church
campus.
Charles and Phoebe Blackston, Co-chair - 297-0172
Fred and Elise Erp, Co-chair - 963-0705
WOMEN’S PRAYER MINISTRY
Thursday Morning Prayer Group (8:00am in the Parlor)
Contact: Cema Powell - 292-6650
Contact Cynthia Goodwin for more information about any of these Volunteer Opportunities at GGoodwin1628@aol.com or
242-1131
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Contact Us
Women's Ministry Chair
Carol Loyless
cgloyless@bellsouth.net
244-0364
Women's Minsitry Co-Chair
Jean Nickell
Jcnickell20@charter.net
297-9355
Circle Coordinator
Cynthia Goodwin
GGoodwin1628@aol.com
242-1131
Bible Study Coordinator
Susan Humphreys
slh109@aol.com
422-0029
Volunteer Coordinator
Cynthia Goodwin
GGoodwin1628@aol.com
242-1131
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Points of Interest
New Prayer Shawl Ministry
A new ministry is beginning at First Presbyterian Church that will provide knitted items to members who are suffering from a loss or are undergoing treatment for an illness. If you knit and would like to be a part of this caring ministry, please contact Harriet Johnson (271-0615) or Sandra Banks (233-7264).
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