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The Desire to Make a Difference!

 

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Contact:  Ailsa Blunk

Phone: 248-344-4094

Email: Ailsa Blunk

Presbyterian Women (PW) is a church-wide organization whose membership is open to all women.  Their members are women who choose to participate in or be supportive of the organization in any way.  PW intentionally seeks the membership of women from all ages, interests, backgrounds and talents so that the organization may reflect a vision of the whole church.  We have one thing in common, though, the desire to make a difference.

 

Presbyterian Women is organized at all levels of the PC (USA) in congregations, presbyteries, and synods as well as the General Assembly. This interconnected system allows ideas and information to continually flow back and forth to strengthen the work of Presbyterian Women and the ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

 

In 1892, six Presbyterian Women organized "The Ladies Aid Society" here at FPCP.  Their purpose was to "assist the Church with financial and social concerns."  For 115 years our focus has remained the same, and the women of our Church have honored this pledge.  We hope you will also continue to support this time-honored tradition.

 

Current Newsletter

Ministry Focus:

 

Presbyterian Women’s purpose is:

 

"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

  • Support the mission of the church worldwide

  • Work for justice and peace

  • Build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witnesses to the promise of God's Kingdom.”

 

Where and When do I find out more about Presbyterian Women?

 

Within First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, you have the following Presbyterian Women opportunities to choose to participate in:   
   
Willing Hands Circle meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9:30a.m. in the Small Dining Room.  This circle concentrates on service opportunities within our own church and community.  Contact Linda Luke at 734-455-0863
   
Helen Beavers Circle meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:30a.m. at church.  This circle includes fellowship and Bible study for the older women of our church.  Bring your bible, knitting and a sandwich.  Contact Millie Ferrari at 734-420-0692 for further details
   
Mission in Motion Circle emphasizes hands-on mission work helping children and youth.   Contact Jean Krause at 734-416-1760
   
WOW (Women of the Word) Circle is an evening circle for those women who work or who may not be able to get away from home during the day.  They meet once a month on the second Tuesday at 7:00p.m. at the church for Bible study, fellowship &, of course, food. 

W3 (Women in the Word on Wednesday) is a morning Bible Study currently meeting three Wednesday’s each month at 9:00a.m. 

Contact Sue Kage at 248-349-6268 for more information
   
The Presbyterian Thrift Shop, in business since 1950, can always use help. Volunteers can sign up for a two-hour shift once a month or once a week. The Thrift Shop is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Thrift Shop is located at 746 N. Mill Street, Plymouth.

The Thrift Shop is on Facebook. If you are on Facebook, search for "Presbyterian Thrift Shop Plymouth" and join the group. By doing so, you will be kept informed of special sales, events and pertinent announcements pertaining to this important mission of the church!

Thinking PROM and GRADUATION? The thrift is accepting clean prom needs (i.e., long or short prom presses, tuxedos, shoes, evening bags, jewlery, accessories, slips) as well as graduation needs (i.e., caps/gowns or party items). No student should be deprived of participating in memorable school activities because they are unable to afford apparel. So please clean out your closets and get rid of those items that have just been taking up space!

 

Contact Ted or Lynne Porter at 248-349-3839
Other Events Sponsored by the PW:  
  • Presbyterian Women also sponsor a Fall outing to SpringHill Camp in Evart, Michigan for a Women's Retreat weekend.

  • Annual Events: The White Breakfast (Easter), Mission Opportunities Baby Shower (October) and the Festival of Tables (Christmas).

  • Book Discussions & Craft Nights - Watch the newsletter & Sunday bulletins for announcements.

  • What’s your suggestion?

 

Current Projects:

 

Help - Thrift Shop - Please consider volunteering your time to work at the FPCP Thrift Shop any Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. For more information contact Linda Bernhardt at 734-254-1346.

Thrift Shop is in need of prom items such as dresses, tuxes, evening shoes/purses, jewelry & accessories. Please consider donating these items that might be collecting in your house!

Mission in Motion is collecting:

  • Gently-used or new bath towels (ongoing) for the incoming families of the Wayne County Family Center (a transitional shelter in Westland for homeless families)
  • Gently-used Bibles (ongoing)
  • Paper/Plastic goods (February - April 2010) for the Lighthouse Mission Soup Kitchen in Westland (soup bowls, plates, 12-ounce hot/cold cups)

Please put all items in the bins in the lower level. Thanks for your support.

 

Women Fellowship Opportunities:

 

Next Book Discussion - People of the Book - Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. See Page 8 of the April Newsletter for more information.

Click here to download the 2009 PW Ministries Brochure