PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN PURPOSE
Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ,
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.
List of Services
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PW Coordinating TeamList Item 1
Moderator - Helen Bumpas
Vice Moderator - Judy Hoefer
Secretary/Historian - Kathy White
Treasurer - Sally Pierce
Bargain Box - Michael Carr
Community Action - Carol Mattson
Missions - Jeanette Cline
Fellowship - Jackie Edwards
Circle Moderator - Sandy Matheney
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PW ScheduleList Item 2
EVERY MONDAY
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bargain Box Marking
SECOND MONDAY
12:00 p.m. PW Coordinating Team
THIRD TUESDAY
10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Circle
EVERY WEDNESDAY
10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Bible Study
EVERY WEDNESDAY
12:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Bargain Box Sales
FIFTH WEDNESDAY
5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Women's Night Out
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Bargain BoxList Item 3
In 1968, First Presbyterian Women began the Bargain Box thrift Shop. It was originally envisioned to support nursing scholarships at St. Joseph's Hospital, located across the street from the church at that time. Over the years, the mission of the Bargain Box grew to include dozens of agencies and families in need across Garland County, Arkansas. Every Monday morning, volunteers clean, check, price, and display items which have been donated. On Wednesday afternoons, Bargain Box volunteers sell these items to the public.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
A self-led study, women of First Presbyterian read books which often take a new look at old, familiar scriptures.
Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Sacred Encounters
Led by Sandy Matheney, the Circle Bible Study meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. This year's study is "Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke-Acts".
Within the pages of this study, Olive Mahabir invites you to consider Jesus and Jesus’ disciples who shared the Good News through sacred encounters with everyday people.
The Gospel According to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, or Luke-Acts “one story in two parts,” demonstrate the unfolding of God’s redemptive purposes in human history and present a distinctive perspective on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Written by Luke, a physician and traveling companion of Paul, the message to the early Christian community (and to us) is radical, inclusive, and hope-filled.
Further, this message invites the church to deeper, compassionate engagement with the world. “What are the potential implications for the church if we treat our interactions as sacred encounters that demonstrate the transformative love of Christ Jesus?” (from the introduction).
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