MOM’S GROUP
Every other Monday, 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (starting September 13)
Contact: April Kuper (210.271.2732, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ), Amy Renard (210.999.5323)

Moms of all ages are encouraged to participate in fellowship and Bible study. This year, we will be doing a study on Parenting as we grow in our faith and put our hope in the awesome God who entrusted us with his children. In addition to study-based meetings, we meet several times a month for play days with our kids and moms’ nights out (without kids). We also have an occasional Mom’s Night Out. We invite you to come to whatever activities fit in your schedule. Childcare provided. Invite a friend!

TUESDAY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
9:30–11:30 a.m. (Beginning September 7)
Covenant Hall
Contact: Judy Kruger (210.826.3370)

Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed: A Study of David is based on the teaching sessions taped at the 2007 “Deeper Still” women’s conference featuring Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur. These three women explore the life of David in this six-session women’s Bible study. The messages presented by these beloved authors are divided into three segments, two lessons from each author. Each segment focuses on the life of David at a different stage of his life: as a young man (sessions one and two by Priscilla Shirer), as a middle-aged man (sessions three and four by Beth Moore), and as a man facing the final third of his life (sessions five and six by Kay Arthur). The course involves personal study in preparation for weekly video presentations and small group discussions. Women of all ages are encouraged to attend. Suggested donation for study guide is $16. Child care is available by reservation. Call Judy Kruger at 826-3370 to register or if you have questions.

9:30–11:30 a.m. (Beginning October 19)
Covenant Hall
Contact: Judy Kruger (210.826.3370)

Faithful, Abundant, True is based on the teaching sessions taped at a “Deeper Still” women’s conference featuring Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur. The messages presented by these beloved authors are divided into three segments, two lessons from each author. Kay Arthur teaches from basically the entire book of Hebrews about God’s faithfulness and challenges believers to be faithful in difficult times. Priscilla Shirer teaches from Ephesians 3:20–21 on God’s abundance; God can do whatever He chooses to do, and His ability empowers our faithfulness. Beth Moore teaches on the topic of discernment; we must learn to trust the Holy Spirit to enable us to determine what is true and what is false. The course involves personal study in preparation for weekly video presentations and small group discussions. Women of all ages are encouraged to attend. Suggested donation for study guide is $16. Child care is available by reservation. 

WEDNESDAY WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
6:30–8:30 p.m. (September 8 – October 27)
Room 302
Contact: Sheila Figueroa (210.822.4082)

Faithful, Abundant, True is based on the teaching sessions taped at a “Deeper Still” women’s conference featuring Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and Kay Arthur. The messages presented by these beloved authors are divided into three segments, two lessons from each author. Kay Arthur teaches from basically the entire book of Hebrews about God’s faithfulness and challenges believers to be faithful in difficult times. Priscilla Shirer teaches from Ephesians 3:20–21 on God’s abundance; God can do whatever He chooses to do, and His ability empowers our faithfulness. Beth Moore teaches on the topic of discernment; we must learn to trust the Holy Spirit to enable us to determine what is true and what is false. The course involves personal study in preparation for weekly video presentations and small group discussions. Women of all ages are encouraged to attend. There is a video to watch at each session and weekly homework. Cost of the workbook is $13.

WOMEN'S RETREAT
Join in fellowship at this refreshing annual retreat of reflection and prayer with the women and friends of First Presbyterian Church, typically held in the fall. CLICK HERE for details.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
President: Lynn Thompson (210.824.2815, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Vice President for Circles: Molly Lewis (210.366.3941)
Vice President for New Members: Lellen Lane (210.826.8671)

If you are a woman and a member of our church, you are automatically a member of Presbyterian Women! Presbyterian Women is comprised of 20 circles whose activities include fellowship, Bible study, and service to others. There are 12 Bible Study circles, three sewing circles, a knitting and crocheting circle, a Literary Circle that reads and reviews nine books during the year, a Young Mom’s Group, a Circle of Service, and a Care and Concern Circle which provides food for members of the church who are ill or bereaved

Whatever your age, interests or schedule, there is a group that would love to include you. Other Presbyterian Women’s activities include speaker luncheons and evening events which feature fellowship as well as thought-provoking programs. We coordinate the Christmas basket program for needy families; host Christmas parties at area nursing homes plus the Christmas Eve dinner for the pastors and choir members, the children’s Easter Egg Hunt and the PW Birthday Offering Coffee in May. Circles meet at various times and locations throughout the month. Please call us for more information and check the church newsletter, First Press, for the latest in meetings and activities.

Are you going in Circles? Presbyterian Women are!

Are you looking for ...
          a monthly Bible Study?

          a way to connect with other women?

          a way to serve our church and our community?

Then, Presbyterian Women is for you! We call our monthly groups Circles. Fellowship, service, and support are what PW Circles are all about. Join us as we come together again this Fall to build a caring community of women at First Presbyterian Church.

MONTHLY: Read about our groups and call us to talk about joining a Circle. Each one would love to have you join.

Bible Study Circles
12 different Circles meet monthly in homes or at church for Bible Study at various times and days of the week. The PW Study for this year is Revelation. Study Revelation along with many thousands of Presbyterian Women around the world.

Literature Circle
Meet September to May on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the church. Books are chosen and reviewed by circle members. (Men are welcome too.)

White Cross Circle
Meet 1st Monday of the month at church to roll bandages from donated sheets. Medical Benevolence Foundation sends bandages with supplies to Mission hospitals overseas.

Sewing Circles
Meet 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays at church to make young children’s clothing, adult bibs, and stuffed animals for the Children’s Shelter and Mission Road. Supplies are provided. Everyone is invited whether you sew or not!

Shawl Ministry
Meet at the church twice a month to knit and crochet shawls for members who are in crisis or in change – anyone who needs to feel God’s love. If you’ve always wanted to learn to knit or crochet, we will teach you.

Care and Concern Circle
Meet as needed to coordinate receptions following funerals and cook for special church needs.

Circle of Service
Participate in service projects such as the Advent Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, and providing dinners for Young Lives groups. Communication is via e-mail.

Mom’s Group
Meet every other week at church or around town for activities, field trips, book studies, and nights out.

SEASONAL: PW keeps a full calendar including Fall & Spring Speaker Luncheons, Fall & Winter Evening Events, Christmas Basket Project - assisting in the adoption of needy families, Seasonal Decorating of the Church, Nursing Home Christmas Parties at Chandler Home and Morningside Manor – including handmade party favors, Christmas Eve Dinner for Staff and Choir, All Church Advent Celebration, Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, plus Women’s Retreats & our May Coffee.

See also: Weekday Bible studies; Presbyterian Women Bible Study Notes.